The Christian Life

The Christian Life

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,

but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me

and gave himself for me.

Galatians 2:20

We are always looking for results in the church. What is the biblical formula for bearing fruit? The keynote address at the Lutheran Laymen's League Convention in 1995 at Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bearing Fruit

What is the work of the Holy Spirit in sanctification? There is a great deal of confusion over this issue.

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

There are some teachers and counselors who believe that personal problems are really caused by demons. They conduct "deliverance sessions." The question is, are people possessed by demons or by "the idea of having a demon?"

Possession or Suggestion?

How did Martin Luther deal with the devil?

Luther and the Devil

In a radio interview, a Reformed theologian told me that there is no clear definition of sanctification in Lutheran theology. He said, "Lutheran just go in circles." I thought, “That’s not a bad idea.”

Hitting for the Cycle

How should a Christian view himself? Obviously, there is a major difference between the self-image promoted in modern psychology and Lutheran theology. Luther wrote that we should "pray God daily to suppress our self-esteem."

What is Your Self-image?