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Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Lutheran Confession.

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Reformation-era craftsman pausing from work to pray over the Bible representing the theology of vocation

Vocation and the Christian Life: Luther's Doctrine of Calling

Martin Luther's recovery of the doctrine of vocation was one of the Reformation's most transformative gifts to Christian ethics. Every calling — farmer, merchant, parent, magistrate — is sacred when carried out in faith and love.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

July 13, 2026

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Two spheres representing church and state in Lutheran two kingdoms theology

Two Kingdoms Theology: How Lutherans Relate Church and State

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

July 6, 2026

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An open leather-bound book on a wooden desk with a quill pen beside it, representing Philip Melanchthon writing the Apology of the Augsburg Confession

The Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Melanchthon's Defense of Lutheran Doctrine

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

June 29, 2026

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An antique book open to a catechism page with a quill pen, representing Luther's Large Catechism as a teaching document

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

June 22, 2026

formula of concord
Oil painting of Lutheran theologians signing the Formula of Concord as unity replaces controversy in golden Reformation light

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

June 13, 2026

sacraments
Oil painting of a Lutheran baptism and communion service with real presence depicted in warm Reformation golden light

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 30, 2026

law gospel
Oil painting of the Law and Gospel as contrasting light and shadow in the Lutheran theological tradition

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 23, 2026

catechism
Oil painting of Luther's Small Catechism open on a wooden desk with quill pen and candlelight in a Reformation-era study

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 16, 2026

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Book of Concord open — Lutheran confessionalism alive in the 21st century church

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

May 9, 2026