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 – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, Monkey’s Paw

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “With High Delight Let Us United.” (3) Spoke of Monkey’s Paw.

Law and Gospel – 3rd Sunday after Easter, Repentance, Children who are not Baptized

(1) 3rd Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:37-38. (2) Is repentance our work? (3) Caller: Children who are not baptized?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Churches in England, Gay Marriage, Liberalism of Clergy

(1) Ruminations and Open Mike with Wes Remnitz. (2) Why churches in England are empty. (3) Archbishop of Canterbury says backing gay marriage will lead to violence against Christians. (4) Caller: The liberalism of clergy today.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, Easter Hymn, Monkey’s Paw

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “O Sons and Daughters of the King.” (3) Favorite Easter hymn? (4) Caller: The Monkey’s Paw on Hitchcock.

Law and Gospel – 2nd Sunday after Easter, Disciples disobeyed Government, Obey God Rather than Men

(1) 2nd Sunday of Easter: Acts 5:40-42. (2) Disciples disobeyed government when told not to speak in the name of Jesus. (3) Obey God rather than men.

Law and Gospel – Old and New Covenant, Blood of Old

(1) Old and New Covenant. (2) 2 Corinthians 3 and Hebrews 9. (3) Caller: Blood of old covenant points forward.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, Capitalization of Son of Man?

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Christ Jesus Lay In Death’s Strong Bands.” (3) Caller: Capitalization of the Son of Man?

Law and Gospel – Easter, Fear of God

(1) Easter: Acts 10:35. (2) God accepts those who fear Him and do righteousness? (3) Caller: Fear of God in Isaiah 11:3.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Angels, Gospel Reductionism

(1) Open Mike. (2) Caller: Historical critical method not believe in angels. (3) Caller: At seminary had a bait and switch with gospel reductionism.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Congregations, Understanding Lutheranism, Church boring?

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Why fewer people joining congregations. (3) Caller: Don’t understand Lutheranism. (4) Caller: Church is boring. (5) Caller: View services as a physician. (6) Caller: I Kings 2:29-30; John 10:9. (7) Caller: II Timothy 3:1-3; and 4:3.