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) 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Gals 2:15-21; 3:10-14. (2) Perfect summary of Law and Gospel. (3) Callers: Distinctions between fellowship of the pew, baptism, altar and pulpit; Law as promise; James 2:8-10.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Open Mike. (2) Analysis of hymn, “When In The Hour Of Deepest Need.” (3) Email about why people want to go to heaven. (4) Caller: Man’s greatest fear is lack of control.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Guidelines for congregational members visiting members. (3) Book by Frank Zerbst on Office of Women.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) 2nd Sunday after Pentecost: Does God judge you for your sins? (2) Elijah and widow’s son 1 Kings 17:18 raised from the dead.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Continued discussion on the Boy Scout statement okaying gay boy scouts.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Open Mike. (2) Boy Scout decision in regard to gay scouts is Lutheran. (3) Do we keep gays out of V.B.S., Sunday School, Confirmation, worship services. (4) Difference between youth and adults as leaders.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) How a congregation should go about calling a pastor. (3) Free guidelines available.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Insights on the Biblical concept of “Reconciliation.” (2) Did Jesus win forgiveness for every person, every believer or for the elect?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Humanist celebrants for weddings and funerals? (3) The unique characteristic of Lutheranism. (4) Callers: Children who have died; Humanists and circle of life.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Trinity Sunday reading Acts 2:23. (2) Analysis of Peter’s Pentecost sermon from a L&G perspective.