Recommended Reading
A book on Christian doctrine that reminds readers that all biblical doctrine relates to
Scripture's central teaching that God sent his Son to save lost sinners. The Old and New
Testaments make it clear that our salvation is found in the cross of Christ. However,
there is a seeming paradox between the theology of the cross and the theology of glory.
Sinful people tend to overlook the cross and its demands and, instead, focus on the glory
that they think they should now enjoy because they call themselves Christians. This is a
matter of urgent concern. Deutschlander helps us to see Christ's cross as our cross. He
reminds us that our good works have no value for our salvation.&127; Yet good works
are valuable as fruits of faith done out of gratitude to God for his gift of salvation. It
deepens our understanding and appreciation for God's gift of life in Christ. It warns us
of Satan's efforts to turn us from Christ to ourselves. It comforts us with the assurance
that the cross of Christ leads to heavenly glory. Softcover, Size is 5 3/8" x
8.5" inches, 292 Pages. Published 2008.
Review by Wisconsin Lutheran
Seminary Professor James Korthals
Issues, Etc. radio
interview with Professor Daniel Deutschlander
Catalog Item Number: OL-150746
Price: $17.99
Would make a great Christmas gift! Available from Northwestern Publishing House. Follow this link.
This edition presents all the official texts of the Book of Concord, plus three appendixes of historic Lutheran writings, a "Book of Concord Reading Guide," a Scripture index, and a subject index.
"The Book of Concord should be in every Lutheran home. If a person isn't familiar with this book, he'll think, 'That old book is just for pastors. I don't have to preach. After working all day, I can't sit down and study in the evening. If I read my morning and evening devotions, that's enough.' No, that is not enough! The Lord doesn't want us to remain children, blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine; instead of that, He wants us to grow in knowledge so that we can teach others." - Dr. C.F.W. Walther
Nothing is more important than clearly confessing and bearing witness to the truths of God's Holy Word which reveal the glorious Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is what the Book of Concord is all about. This edition of the Lutheran Confessions will instruct, inspire and educate all who use it and help them learn what it means to be, and to remain, a genuinely confessing Lutheran Christian.
You can purchase this book here: http://www.cph.org/p-2939-concordia-the-lutheran-confessions-pocket-edition.aspx