Theology Q&A

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Is the sacrament valid if an elder consecrates it with a pastor present? How should Christians view the death penalty? How can the Lutheran church expand its ministry to South Korea while remaining faithful to the gospel? What does it mean to be a Lutheran? Should...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Is it wrong to ask departed loved ones to pray for you? What are we to make of saints having visions? How should Lutherans respond when pastors misuse Old Testament typology and allegory? What are the consequences of a memorialist view of communion? How does sin d...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Why don't Lutherans consider foot washing a sacrament? Why do we need the body and the blood in communion? Why not just the blood? Where do we draw our definition of the Church from? Is it wrong to start a new denomination? How does our righteousness come from out...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was luther a Calvinist? When is it time to progress to adult catechism? How was Eastern Orthodoxy influenced by Mysticism? Did animals die before the fall? What should a Christian do if he continues to pray and does not seem to receive an answer? What do you which...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Does God make mistakes? Should offerings be anonymous? Should a Christian obey the state government or the federal government if they are at odds? Can a Christian disobey unconstitutional laws? In what way is Jesus the Word of God? (John 1:1) What makes the Lord's...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Did the Apparition of Mary actually happen? What is the difference between temptation and concupiscence? What do Lutheran pastors do when mistaken for Roman Catholic priests? Do they still give absolution? How can an alcoholic receive the Lord’s Supper? How can I...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Why don’t Christians observe Old Testament Feasts? Is it wrong for a pastor to seek a call? If it is a divine call, is it disobeying God to seek another call? What do you do when prayer makes things worse? What is the difference between an infant and an adult bapt...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Do animals go to heaven? Do Lutherans just want to be right? Does the New Testament demean marriage? Is it a destiny for the weak? Best theologians from before the reformation? How should Lutherans answer moral and ethical questions if they can’t add anything on t...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Jesus Born Immortal like Adam? Did he only become mortal to die on the cross? What happens when your faith grows cold and what should you do about it?  What would you name a Lutheran parish?  How should confessional Lutherans think about those who find contemp...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Are you truly repentant if you are hiding from the police? Can you ask the saints to pray for you? Why don’t we follow old testament regulations like those in Deuteronomy 15 What is pietism? How does it differ from the third use of the law? Should 1 Enoch and othe...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What should we do when friends feel called to other denominations? Can you pray with Christians of other denominations? Are people who say they are Christians but don't go to church actually Christians? Is it wrong for a woman to keep her last name after marriage?...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What invalidates a baptism? What are the marks of the true church? When is refusing medical care suicide? How do hymns play a role in the development of a person’s theology? Does the 8th commandment apply when speaking about a public figure? Submit your questions...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Why are people leaving the Lutheran Church? Should you send your protestant child to a Catholic school? How should we respond when people use the Lord's name in vain? How do you handle a breakup after dating someone from your church? What does "fearing" God really...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How do we recegnize narcissistic leaders? Why do we need the Holy Spirit to desire God's grace? Why don't Lutherans greet each other during the service? Advice when visiting a new church? Are there different rewards in heaven based on our level of sanctification?...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How should we view Christian influencers?   How do we reconcile Lutheran theology and discipleship? What should a husband do if his wife refuses to submit to him? Why doesn't Jesus mention the first table of the law when he meets the rich young ruler? Are head cov...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How should we teach Christians to handle suffering? How do we understand appearing before the judgment seat of Christ? Can a Christian lose salvation according to Hebrews chapter six? Is every job really a God-given calling? What are some key takeaways from the bo...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful? Should Children be in Sunday School? What does Jesus mean when he says "I have overcome the world?" Why pray for healing? Was Balaam a prophet of God? Does God care about our winning or losing in sports? Submit your questions h...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Was Luther's Break from Rome sinful? How can we reunify the church? What is the Lutheran stance on the Calvinism versus Arminianism debate? Is the Romans road compatible with Lutheran teaching? What is the Biblical view on women's singleness, education, and dating...

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian? Is despair a form of self-worship? How does despair focus us on ourselves instead of God? Can someone who is baptized lose salvation? Is polygamy permissible for the Christian? Should the Lutheran Church allow it? Can...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Does the Bible forbid graven images? How do we support people unable to have the gift of children? How should we respond to charismatic testimonies? What does the Bible teach about quarrelsome wives? How do I deal with fear over my loved ones' salvation? Submit yo...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Do Lutherans believe in soul sleep? Is the Shroud of Turin real? Is Cultural Marxism a threat to out faith? Do you think you're smarter than the Pope? Does praying "deliver us from evil" prevent all evil from happening? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfm...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: What is God's plan for Israel? Honoring God while disagreeing about the sacraments? Is it wrong to use AI to assist in writing sermons? Gender roles & the kingdom of heaven? Are the gods of the nations actually demons? Find Chemnitz on this topic here: https://...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Can women write theology books? Is it the same as teaching? Why did Luther emphasize assurance of salvation? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is Provenient grace? Do Lutherans believe in it? Can women teach in church? When does a woman teaching men cross the line? What does Jesus actually mean by "judge not?" Does baptism actually wash away your sins? Can I confess suicidal thoughts to my pastor wi...