Wrestling with Theology

Hear what the LDS Church believes and teaches about the Holy Ghost from Articles of Faith 7 and 2 Nephi 31-33.

Responsive Prayer 2 (LSB p. 285) The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Drawn from the Four Gospels

Original Broadcast: February 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1-2) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like...

Original Broadcast: February 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1-2) However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life. (1 Timothy 1:16) Longsuffering Longsuffering is exactly what it sounds like. It's suffering long, enduring the pains of whatever is going...

Original Broadcast: February 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 timothy 1-2) The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (1 Timothy 1:15) Chief of Sinners Before his conversion on the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was definitely the foremost sinner. He approved of Stephen's stoning (Acts 8:1)...

The Roman presbyters speak about faithfulness in vocation through the examples of Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Paul. They implore the "headstrong and arrogant" to step down from their usurped authority and reinstate the deposed presbyters.

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:14) Abundant Grace Jesus' grace is abundant and overflowing to those who love Him. The abundance of grace comes to us through faith and love. Grace, faith and love are all linked together in Christ. By His grace,...

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) I thank Him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He judged me faithful, appointing me to His service. (1 Timothy 1:12) Trustworthy Paul thanks Jesus because Jesus believe Paul is faithful. Not just believes that Paul is faithful. Jesus makes Paul faithful. Faithful to the point of being considered...

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) I thank Him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:12) Strengthened Paul is one of the strongest Christians in history. He was the greatest missionary in the first century of the Christian era. He was the Apostle to the Gentiles. It wasn't his own ability and personality that made him so effecti...

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, (1 Timothy 1:8-9) The Law is Good Paul reminds us that the Law, as are all of God's gifts, is good. But the Law wasn't given for the righteous. The Law was given...

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. (1 Timothy 1:4) Genealogies Genealogies are wonderful things. Tracing your family's history back to see where you've come from is a noble task. Family history and pride are part o...

The Ten Commandments from Exodus 20 and Luther's Small Catechism. Part 2 coming this weekend with verses 18-25.

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. (1 Timothy 1:4) Myths Mythology is a great study in human knowledge and understanding. Mythology belongs to the realm of sociology or philosophy, not religion. Mythology brings ab...

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3) False Doctrine False doctrine is the worst problem Christianity faces today. It's the worst problem Christianity has faced throughout its history. Not all of it is p...

What do Mormons think about God? How do they view the Trinity? Is there one God? Or are there many gods? Who are the Heavenly Father and Jesus? These questions and more answered today!

Original Broadcast: January 2011 Monthly Theme: Pastoral Epistles (1 Timothy 1) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:1-2) Children in Faith Paul begins his Pastoral Epistles with a letter to Timothy, his "true child in th...

Original Broadcast: December 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:6-7) Spirit of Fear St. Paul tells us that we don't have a spirit of fear, but Isaiah tells us that the Spirit of the fear of the LOR...

Original Broadcast: December 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit We know that "all of us possess knowledge." This "knowledge" puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. (1 Corinthians 8:1-2) Spirit of Knowledge Knowledge is a great and wonderful blessing, but knowledge can be wrong. We send our children to school to gain knowled...

Can Lutherans fast? Or is that too Roman Catholic? If so, what restrictions does God give us? Is there one prescribed way for everyone? Or can we choose our own way? Melanchthon answers these questions through the last half of article 26 of the Augsburg Confession this week.

Original Broadcast: December 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin. (Micah 3:8) Spirit of Power The prophets and the Apostles were given the spirit of power in order to do great and mighty works. Many were given the power to do miracles. The spirit...

Original Broadcast: December 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit [Jesus said:] "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26) Spirit of Counsel Jesus calls the Holy Spirit the Counselor. A counselor with whom we can talk and discuss the problems in our lives. Just as a human couns...

Original Broadcast: December 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit In that same hour [Jesus] rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was Your gracious will." (Luke 10:21) Spirit of Understanding The Holy Spirit is also a spirit of un...

And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid hands on him. So the people of Israel obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. (Deuteronomy 34:9) Spirit of Wisdom The Holy Spirit is a Spirit of wisdom. The Holy Spirit grants the wisdom of God to each and every person in whom He dwells. Wisdom encourages faith. St. Paul prays that the Ephesians might receiv...

Original Broadcast: Decemer 2010 Monthly Theme: God's Spirit And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. (Isaiah 11:2) Resting Spirit God's Spirit is a resting Spirit. He rests upon those in whom He dwells. At Jesus' Baptism, John the Baptizer bore witness about Jesus, "I...

Here is the Common Ground episode that you have been waiting for. The one I've been dreading. Let's talk about Purgatory. Not only Purgatory but everything that happens after we die. Resurrection, judgment, Heaven and Hell as well. Let's walk through what happens when we die and what we can expect for all eternity.