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Walther's Works
Gospel Sermons: Volume 1
Walther's sermons reflect not only the importance of Walther as leading theologian of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in the first decades of its existence but also his extraordinary gifts as a preacher. Now in English, Walther’s sermons will give readers today a peek into the powerful preaching of the first president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
The sermons are printed unchanged as to content and form. They originate from the author’s almost 30-year activity as pastor of the first German Ev. Lutheran (Joint) congregation of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession in this country, which for some time past consists of four areas with four churches: Trinity, Immanuel, Zion, and Cross Churches.
People who read these sermons will experience the explanation of God’s Word by C. F. W. Walther and lead people to the insight that they are as Christians “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His [God’s] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). This was the bible verse Walther put on one of the first pages of the German edition of his Gospel sermons. This also should be the motto of this volume.
The sermons are printed unchanged as to content and form. They originate from the author’s almost 30-year activity as pastor of the first German Ev. Lutheran (Joint) congregation of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession in this country, which for some time past consists of four areas with four churches: Trinity, Immanuel, Zion, and Cross Churches.
People who read these sermons will experience the explanation of God’s Word by C. F. W. Walther and lead people to the insight that they are as Christians “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His [God’s] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9). This was the bible verse Walther put on one of the first pages of the German edition of his Gospel sermons. This also should be the motto of this volume.
320 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1870
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C.F.W. Walther
94 books17 followersCarl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther was the first President of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and its most influential theologian. He is commemorated by that church on its Calendar of Saints on May 7.
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May 31, 2020
I cannot recommend these sermon writing of C.F.W. Walther enough. The encouragement, depth of God Word, and the comfort these writings provide, refresh the soul.
These sermons follow the Church year and provide a depth of insight and thought about our daily lives. I incorporated these readings into my devotional life. Alternating between Martin Luther, Johann Gerhard and Dr. Walther. Combined, these writings enrich and sustains one's relationship with our Triune God.
These sermons follow the Church year and provide a depth of insight and thought about our daily lives. I incorporated these readings into my devotional life. Alternating between Martin Luther, Johann Gerhard and Dr. Walther. Combined, these writings enrich and sustains one's relationship with our Triune God.
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