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

Topics of Discussion: (1) 16th Sunday after Pentecost: Proverbs 25:2-10. (2) Is the book of Proverbs more than a kind of Aesop’s fable? (3) How Proverbs is understood using Law and Gospel.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Open Mike. (2) Hymn analysis “A Multitude Comes From The East and the West.” (3) Emails: Grace and mercy or vice versa; forgiveness of sins, life and salvation or different order; How God answers prayers; Does God forget about our sins?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) What is a periphrastic aorist (joke). (3) 1920 guidelines for women teachers. (4) Advice about Jehovah Witnesses. (5) Old geezer on social media.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Insights on where is the Church. (2) Bo Giertz’s book “Christ’s Church.” (3) Church is not really a building, members playing volleyball or even worship.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Governor Christy of New Jersey outlaws help for homosexuals. (3) Duck Dynasty. (4) Caller: Only remedy is Jesus Christ.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) 14th Sunday after Pentecost: Hebrews 12:10. (2) The question of evil and suffering. (3) The world’s answer in contrast to the Biblical answer.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Open Mike. (2) Email: Are there one or two judgments? (3) Analysis of hymn “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word.”

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Reasons for decline in church attendance. (3) Romans 10:8

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Insight as to how social media changes our communications. (2) Guest: Will Miller, pastor of Messiah Lutheran in Saint Louis. (3) Chat rooms; Nepali; conversation never ends.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Email: Should we permit Christian imagery in the home? (3) Caller: Motivation in regard to pleasing my father.