Sanctification and perfection in Lutheran doctrine
A detailed discussion contrasts justification and sanctification, arguing true Christian growth seeks gradual purification by the Holy Spirit. It critiques perfectionism, cites Wesley and Trent, and defends Lutheran stance with biblical references while urging humble daily renewal. It closes with reflections on prayer, duty, and thoroughness in life and work.
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Christ Jesus
God
Heaven
St. Paul
Adam
John
Paul
John Wesley
Christ
F. Koukegele
Appreciate Your Church Lutherans and the coming church
The article urges Lutherans to study their history and faith and cites praise from St. Paul’s Messenger for their dignified doctrine and service. It contrasts gloomy Christians with joyful believers and calls for more faith vigor and joy in the Holy Spirit. Theodore L. Cuyler quotes support the message.
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Lutheran Church
St. Paul’s Messenger
Theodore L. Cuyler
D. D
Hirelings and the worship of money in public life
A critique of hiring faith leaders for pay, arguing true service surpasses salary across professions. The piece laments materialism, elevates calling over wages, and cautions against reducing all work to a monetary measure. It underscores ministerial rank but calls for honoring God through selfless service in all vocations.
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Augustus
New York Observer
Andrews
Great American Republic
Congress
House of Friends
God
Advancing in Christian Life and Direction
A reflection on spiritual growth focusing on directing God rather than self guidance, urging readers to submit to divine guidance and live a life devoted to faith and obedience. The notice ends with a reminder to pay for the newspaper.
Virtue Praise Versus Pursuit Cited
A brief aphorism notes it is easier to praise virtue than to pursue it, reflecting on personal discipline and ethical effort.
No Changing of the Faith Sermon Recalled by Dr Ahlfeld
Ahlfeld’s Leipzig confirmation address urges steadfast faith against modern doubt. He compares Christ to the eternal sun and argues true progress lies in better using Christ’s beams for heart and life.
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Ahlfeld
Leipsic
Christ
Jesus Christ
Parable of a Silver Mine Ladders to Daylight
In a Saxony silver mine I witnessed two parallel pumping beams moving in opposite cycles. Miners used them as oscillating ladders with foot rests guiding ascent or descent. The scene becomes a life parable: two lads share chances, yet one rises toward daylight while the other sinks into darkness, a judgment of Providence.
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Saxony
S. S. Times
Merchants Maxims On Donough Tombstone In New Orleans
A New Orleans tombstone for John Donough lists merchant’s maxims as life guidance. The engraved sayings urge labor as essential, time valued, self reliance, honesty, frugality, and steady effort toward the greatest good.
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John Donough
New Orleans
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Council of Trent
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Wesley
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DR. A. Spaeth
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A. A. Parr
Marconi
Mary
Scotts
John Knox
Canon Wilberforce
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Walter Rauschenbusch
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