Systematics Series

Recognized as the most thorough pastoral treatise of the patristic era, this sixth-century work by St Gregory the Great carefully details the duties and obligations of the clergy concerning the spiritual formation of their flock. 'Pastoral Rule has served for generations of Christian readers in East and West as a moving, comprehensive description of ministry in the Church. This new translation by George Demacopoulos-the first in English in more than fifty years-is lively and accurate, and makes this early Christian classic once again available to us all... Required reading for all pastors!'

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent. Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index. This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation of:

Sacred Scripture, Tradition, Free will, Original Sin, Justification, Faith, Good Works,

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.

This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation of:
Sacred Scripture
Tradition
Free will
Original sin
Justification
Faith
Good works

The Examination of the Council of Trent series has been the basis for dialogue between Catholics and Lutherans for centuries. This is the first English translation of Chemnitz's work, which became the standard Lutheran answer to the claims of Rome as set forth at Trent.
Each volume of this series contains a Subject and Scripture Text Index.

This volume sets forth the Protestant interpretation of:
Sacred Scripture
Tradition
Free will
Original sin
Justification
Faith
Good works

This is a translation of Chemnitz's De Duabus Naturis in Christo, written in 1578. This book concerns the two natures of Christ (the divine and the human), their hypostatic union and the communication of their attributes and related questions. It shows that the Christology of the Lutheran reformers is that of Scripture, the ancient church fathers, and the creeds.

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik, Volume 1 addresses

Nature and character of theology

Holy Scripture

Doctrine of God

Creation

Divine providence

Angelology

Doctrine of man

Sin and evil

and more

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik, Volume III addresses

Sanctification

Good works

Christian life

Means of grace

Law and Gospel

Baptism

Lord's Supper

Christian church

Public ministry

Eternal election

Eschatology

Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison's new edition of this seminal writing by the first president of the LCMS restores Walther's precise language on the doctrines of church and ministry. As the subtitle of the original German edition states, The Church and The Office of The Ministry is "a collection of testimonies . . . from the Confessions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and from the private writings of orthodox teachers of the same." Professional church workers and interested lay members will find a wealth of insights from the Bible, the Confessions, ancient church fathers, Luther, the orthodox Lutheran fathers, and more on the key questions of what or who is the Church, what is and who holds the Office of the Ministry, and what are the powers and duties of each.

During the 20th century, the ecumenical movement made the doctrine of the church one of the most discussed issues of its day. Today, this controversy still exists with congregations exploring the boundaries of what it means to define the church. C.F.W. Walther's classic study of The Church and The Office of The Ministry provides biblically-based answers to these questions facing congregations today.

This new study edition includes:

New reader-friendly updated translation

Footnotes explaining terms and history

Side notes highlighting texts from the Bible, Lutheran Confessions and Martin Luther

Marginal references to Johann Gerhard

Glossary of key German and Latin terms

Appendices including supporting documents

Scriptural index

Topical index

The German edition of Commentary on Luther's Catechisms by Albrecht Peters has long been the gold standard of research on the catechetical texts of the great reformer. This translation makes the wealth of research available in English for both the researcher and the catechist. Separate volumes address the Decalogue, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments, and Confession with the Table of Duties, prayers, and the Marriage and Baptismal Booklets.

In this volume, an overview of Luther's sacramental thinking in general is followed by treatments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Peters clarifies the central role played by the Sacraments in the life of the Church, showing how the Lord's Supper is integral to worship and how Baptism is more than just a right of admission; it is a powerful way in which God applies the benefits of Christ individually to effect the new creation.

Books In This Series

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Ten Commandments

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Creed

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Lord's Prayer

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Baptism & Lord's Supper

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Confession and Christian Life

The German edition of Commentary on Luther's Catechisms by Albrecht Peters has long been the gold standard of research on the catechetical texts of the great reformer. This translation makes the wealth of research available in English for both the researcher and the catechist. Separate volumes address the Decalogue, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacraments, and Confession with the Table of Duties, prayers, and the Marriage and Baptismal Booklets.

This volume places Martin Luther's exposition of the Apostles' Creed in its biblical, historical, and systematic context, and more generally within the Reformer's trinitarian teaching.

Foreword by Gottfried Seebass

Translated by Thomas H. Trapp

Books In This Series

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Ten Commandments

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Creed

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Lord's Prayer

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Baptism & Lord's Supper

Commentary on Luther's Catechisms, Confession and Christian Life