Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel.
Law and Gospel
Pastor Tom Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel on different topics, including weekly lectionary, hymns, daily news, and current events. He responds to listener emails each Friday on “Open Mic Friday.” Listeners may email questions to lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.
Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.
Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. Central Time
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Law and Gospel – Faithful Witnessing
(1) Faithful Witnessing is not about me but about Jesus. (2) Need to be contextual. (3) Witness to someone who has a sin of commission.
Law and Gospel – Hymn Study, Ohio State Football
(1) Hymn: “The Only Son From Heaven.” (2) How Ohio State Football championship was a kind of epiphany.
Law and Gospel – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, All Things are Lawful
(1) 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany: 1 Corinthians 6:12. (2) What does Paul mean that all things are lawful for me?
Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Old Testament, Rachel and Leah
(1) Open Mike Friday. (2) Caller: Titus 2:7-8 and Galatians 5:13-15. (3) Caller: Why do we no longer kill as in the Old Testament books? (4) Caller: Our conscience. (5) Caller: Luke 12:10 and not being forgiven. (6) Caller: Rachel and Leah.
Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Paris Shootings
(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Shootings in Paris and free speech. (3) We have no right not to be offended.
Law and Gospel – “Blink”, Proper Understanding of the True God
(1) Insight on book “Blink.” (2) Natural man has no proper understanding of the true God. (3) By intuition the unbeliever regards God as a god of justice, not mercy or grace. (4) Jesus is ambiguous.
Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study, Epiphany and Baptism Hymn
(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Epiphany hymn: “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright.” (3) Baptism hymn: “To Jordan Came the Christ, our Lord.
Law and Gospel – Baptism of our Lord, Holy Spirit and Voice from Heaven
(1) Baptism of our Lord: Mark 1:4-11. (2) The Holy Spirit. (3) Voice from heaven. (4) Reason Jesus was baptized.
Law and Gospel – Hymn Study, Ambiguity of Jesus, Scribes in the Temple
(1) Hymn: “Within The Father’s House.” (2) The Ambiguity of Jesus. (3) Talking with the scribes in the Temple with his wisdom of questions.