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Luther's Large Catechism: Preaching the Faith to the Church
Luther published the Large Catechism in 1529 for pastors and households who needed more than brief summaries. It remains one of the great teaching documents of the Reformation.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 22, 2026
The Formula of Concord: Settling Lutheran Controversies
After Luther's death, Lutheranism fractured into competing factions. The Formula of Concord (1577) resolved these disputes and unified confessional Lutheranism around twelve key articles of doctrine.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 13, 2026
The Smalcald Articles: Luther's Theological Boundaries
Luther wrote the Smalcald Articles in 1536-37 to define where Lutherans could and could not compromise with Rome. His treatment of justification remains a defining statement of Reformation theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 6, 2026
Lutheran Sacramental Theology: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
Lutherans affirm that in Baptism and the Lord's Supper, God truly gives what He promises. The sacraments are not mere symbols but means of grace through which faith is created and sustained.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 30, 2026
Law and Gospel: The Heart of Lutheran Theology
The distinction between Law and Gospel is the master key of Lutheran hermeneutics. Luther called it 'the highest art in Christendom' - and rightly applied, it transforms how we read Scripture.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 23, 2026
Luther's Small Catechism: The Six Chief Parts Explained
Martin Luther wrote his Small Catechism in 1529 to teach ordinary Christians the foundations of the faith. Its six chief parts remain a cornerstone of Lutheran formation.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 16, 2026
The Book of Concord Today: Lutheran Confessionalism in the 21st Century
The Book of Concord was compiled in 1580, but its influence did not end there. From the LCMS to global confessional Lutheran bodies, the Lutheran Confession continues to shape doctrine, worship, and pastoral care around the world.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 9, 2026
How to Use the Small Catechism in Daily Prayer and Family Devotions
Luther wrote the Small Catechism specifically for daily household use — not just as a curriculum for confirmation class but as a guide for morning prayer, evening prayer, and family devotions. Here's how to put it into practice today.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
The Real Presence: What Lutherans Believe About the Lord's Supper
The Lutheran doctrine of the Real Presence holds that the true body and blood of Christ are present in, with, and under the bread and wine of the Lord's Supper. This is one of the most distinctive and carefully defined teachings in the entire Book of Concord.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 25, 2026