Theology Q&A

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...

Find Chemnitz on this topic here: https://wolfmueller.co/rome-examined-... Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX.

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...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Am I forgiven if I do not feel forgiven? What do Lutherans believe about icons? What do Lutherans believe about Limbo? How does Sola Scriptura align with Biblical Canon? Are mental health concerns, anxiety, and schizophrenia really demon possession or are they eff...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is the Lutheran view of purgatory? Why don't we beleive in it? How should the Church speak out? Is living together before marriage sinful if there is no intimacy? Can Baptists and Lutherans ever understand each other? What is the Mercy Seat in the Old Tesetam...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Is "once saved, always saved" biblical? Can a Christian lose salvation? Is everyone a Christian until they reject the gift? Pastors' greatest fears? Where are the young people in the LCMS? How can we get them to meet together? How can we have joy in liturgical wor...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What Luther writings should you read first? Is the Roman Catholic Church the one true church? Are Christians allowed to start revolutions? How to confront the fear of death? Are mirrors portals to spiritual realms? If God instituted marriage before the fall, why w...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What do Lutherans believe about salvation? How can Jesus fill all things if he bodily ascended heaven? How do you navigate toxic relationships? How do you remain patient and compassionate without compromising with scripture? Do Christians misunderstand Old Testame...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is lacking in Lutheran preaching today and how can we strengthen it? What is the unpardonable sin? Do women have less of the image of God than men? Is faith passive or active? If we deny them communion, can we still say they are Christians? Should grandparent...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  How should Christians evangelize to Mormons who come to their door? How should Christians respond to superstitons? How should we view religious toys/ Are they irreverent? Is it wrong to recommend a non-Lutheran church to a fellow believer? When should Christians l...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is the Lutheran teaching on prayer? What does it mean that a pastor needs to be above reproach? Can a pastor who has been disqualified be restored? What if he has committed serious sins before he was a Christian? Why do so many Christians have a wrong underst...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  What is the Lutheran view of Jesus? Is it different from other denominations? Why are evangelical churches growing while other denominations appear to be shrinking? Why does David say "Against you only have I sinned..."? Why don't we cast lots to make decisions in...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Can we love apart from God? What is the difference between the love of a believer and a non-believer? Is there a difference between killing and murder? How do you find time with your pastor when he is busy? Do you need the Holy Spirit to understand scripture? Do L...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Are infants affected by original sin? What is open theism? Do Lutherans affirm or reject open theism? Do Lutherans need to believe in an old earth? Is hell an eternal punishment or annihilation? What do you need to believe to join a Lutheran Church? How do you res...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Does God give us more than we can handle? How do we understand this? And how do we wrestle with churches that give clichés rather than help? Is America on Native American land? How do we think of past injustices? Is faith an act of the will? Does Romans 10 indicat...

Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question:  Protests in Church Caring for the Homeless Amillennialism What's after Death? Is Speeding a Mortal Sin? What about Ash Wednesday? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.  Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday Wha...