Author Pastor Randy Moll
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How do you wish to be remembered in Christ's judgment?
As we prepare for Christ’s second advent – His triumphal entry into this world as eternal King and Judge – we lift up our souls unto the LORD and pray that He would remember and look upon us in His mercy and not according to our sinfulness under His law.
Posted · Author Pastor Randy Moll
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Advent Season to begin on Sunday
Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas — this coming Sunday — and is often associated with all the preparations for Christmas celebrations, but its real focus is on spiritual preparations for the advent or coming of Christ, not just His first coming as a babe born in Bethlehem but especially His return as the Judge of the living and the dead.
Posted · Author Pastor Randy Moll
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Are you ready to meet Him?
With this parable, Jesus warns us against being foolishly unprepared for His return on the Last Day. It is foolish for us who believe in Christ today to fall asleep and not be watching for His return. It is foolish not to have our faith continually nourished and kept burning through the regular use of the Word of God and the Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper).
Posted · Author Pastor Randy Moll
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Why do we have hope even in death?
We do not have to sorrow when a fellow believer falls asleep, or dies, trusting in the Lord Jesus. We do not need to sorrow as others do, who have no hope. Why? Consider the inspired words of Paul’s letter….
Posted · Author Pastor Randy Moll
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Difference between LCMS and ELDoNA
The most significant difference between the LCMS and ELDoNA and the Lutheran Confessions is in the doctrine of justification – the chief article of faith. The LCMS teaches a universal justification apart from faith. ELDoNA, in accord with the Scriptures, teaches that people are justified by faith and forgiven of God only when they trust in the holy life and atoning sacrifice of Christ Jesus, God the Son in human flesh.
Posted · Author Pastor Randy Moll