Genesis as a Handbook of Prayer (22 excerpts from Luther’s Lectures)
In the Worldwide Bible Class we’ve been studying the life of Jacob with Martin Luther’s Genesis Lectures. A few months back it occurred to me, “This is really a...
Author: Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller
Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX, author of "A Martyr's Faith for a Faithless World", "Has American Christianity Failed?", co-host of Table Talk Radio, teacher of Grappling with the Text, and theological adventure traveler.
“Cain Goes on Killing Abel”
Martin Luther’s understanding of the history of the world as the persecution of the Gospel Here are a few pages from Luther’s 1535 Preface to the 15...
Who forgives sins?
There are some who would say that the authority to forgive sins belongs to the office of the ministry. That is, only pastors can forgive sins. I’d like to...
Has American Christianity Failed? Interview with LongforTruth
This was a fun conversation. Enjoy!
“This is the doctrine of the entire Holy Scripture” (Martin Luther on the faith of Jacob)
In the Worldwide Bible Class this morning we covered a remarkable portion of Luther’s Genesis commentary. Here’s the context. Jacob is returning to ...
A Catholic and Evangelical talk about BAPTISM & COMMUNION with a Lutheran Pastor?!
This was a fun conversation. Thanks to Jacque and Megan for having me on the show. Here’s part two about the Lord’s Supper:
Comfort for Suffering Christians: Martin Luther on John 15:1
(LW 24, 193-201) I am the true Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser.Every branch of Mine that bears no fruit He takes away,and every branch that does bear fru...
Resurrection Quotations
Here are a few fantastic quotations about the Resurrection from Wordsworth Gospel commentary (download the PDF for free here). Wordsworth Gospels Mt 28:2 (1:91)...
Another Lord’s Supper Sermon by Martin Luther
SECOND SERMON FOR THE DAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER. Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of t...
Lord’s Supper Sermon by Martin Luther
FIRST SERMON FOR THE DAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPER. THE HOLY SACRAMENT. For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jes...
Luther Study Days (Denmark 2024)
I had the privilege of teaching at the Luther Study Days in Herning, Denmark in March 2024. The topics are Original Righteousness, , and The Christ is Our Right...
Celebrating Life to the End
The resources mentioned are here: www.wolfmueller.co/lifetotheend
Entrance & Departure Prayers
The churches in Denmark have the tradition of praying these prayers before and after the Sunday service. ENTRANCE PRAYER O Lord,God the Father, my Maker,Lord Je...
Aaron: a poem
AARON. HOLINESS on the head, Light and perfection on the breast, Harmonious bells below raising the dead To lead them unto life and rest. Thus are true Aarons d...
Martin Luther on the Promises of God
I’m working on a project about the promises of God in the Scriptures. Here are a few passages from Martin Luther on the topic that I think you will enjoy....
On New Year’s Resolutions
I wrote the following about New Year’s Resolutions and Time and Repentance last year (2022). Reposting here for your consideration and edification. 1/ Res...
Christmas Prayer
Here is the prayer for the Nativity from The Lutheran Liturgy, a book that accompanies The Lutheran Hymnal. I really like to use these prayers on the festive oc...
A SHORT LITURGY BEFORE OPENING CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Co...
The Boomerang Paradox
“You can’t hit happiness by aiming for it.” I’ve been reflecting on this little truism for a few months now, and I think it unlocks a bunch of Biblical truths.....
Notes on Chiliasm (Dispensationalism)
Pr Theodore Engelder published as series of five articles against Dispensationalism (which he called Chiliasm) from March to July of 1935. John Stephenson right...