http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/ BlogSCL 2.3.0 borghardt “If now I seek the forgiveness of sins, I do not run to the cross, for I will not find it given there… But I will find in the sacrament or Gospel the word which distributes, presents, offers, and gives to me that forgiveness which was won on the Cross.” (AE 40, 214) 2012-05-17T02:04:12-04:00 All Rights Reserved. BlogSCL 2.3.0 Copyright 2004-2007 StanLemon.net Wouldn't it be great if we can beat Auburn? 2010-10-23T00:24:07-04:00 2010-10-23T00:24:07-04:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4645.html#comment9307 Amen pastor Borghardt. Thank the Lord that we all have a chance to get to heaven and are not separated by silly things like race and the color of your skin. Amen thank the lord 2010-06-15T23:23:51-04:00 2010-06-15T23:23:51-04:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4588.html#comment9266 How do you know that she didn't make that mess?!?!?! 2010-03-03T23:38:44-05:00 2010-03-03T23:38:44-05:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4505.html#comment9075 Not fair, Pastor...this gives the impression that Sophia is responsible for the awful mess that is your desk... 2010-03-03T23:12:18-05:00 2010-03-03T23:12:18-05:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4505.html#comment9074 Hi, Sophia!<br /> <br /> No wonder the office smelled like girl!<br /> <br /> Good to see her again. 2010-03-03T21:50:29-05:00 2010-03-03T21:50:29-05:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4505.html#comment9073 What Weedon said! 2010-02-08T17:45:48-05:00 2010-02-08T17:45:48-05:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4482.html#comment9069 Outstanding! Thank you so very much!!! 2010-02-08T16:12:56-05:00 2010-02-08T16:12:56-05:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4482.html#comment9068 Jen,<br /> <br /> Great questions! Steve&#39;s got great answers to this... I&#39;ll only add...<br /> <br /> When I first converted to Lutheranism, I had the same questions as you do. I looked at my catechism and thought, "All this baptism stuff seems a bit much - I mean.. it's like what three verses?"<br /> <br /> But, keep being catechized! Keep studying the Scriptures! For in the Scriptures you'll why we are so stuck on Holy Baptism! We are stuck on Holy Baptism because the Jesus is stuck on Baptism! Or better, because Jesus takes His Cross and sticks it on us in Holy Baptism.<br /> <br /> He marked you. He traces His name on you in Baptism. You died with Him in Baptism. You were crucified with Him in the water! You were buried with Him in Baptism.<br /> <br /> You were raised with Jesus in Holy Baptism. You were orn from above in the water. Our life is now hidden with Christ in God - all Baptism talk!<br /> <br /> Baptism is all over the Scriptures. No pitting it against the Cross - for in the waters of Baptism, Jesus delivers, makes yours, His forgiveness.<br /> <br /> So, to say "I am baptized" is to say "I am Jesus'. He died for me, He rose for me. He ascended for me. I will be where He is, I am already where He is by faith in Him."<br /> <br /> Your grandma seems to be looking inside herself, doesn't she? She's lived a good life, etc. You know from your study of the Scriptures that that way ends in death, doesn't it?<br /> <br /> So, put Jesus before her eyes! Direct her outside herself - to her Baptism. Remind her that she is baptized! The old way of saving herself died with Christ. She has raised from the dead in Baptism to new life. <br /> <br /> And... keep digging in the Scriptures! You'll find in there more and more about your Baptism! <br /> 2009-10-30T21:45:24-04:00 2009-10-30T21:45:24-04:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4348.html#comment9043 Jen,<br /> <br /> Great questions! Steve&#39;s got great answers to this... I&#39;ll only add...<br /> <br /> When I first converted to Lutheranism, I had the same questions as you do. I looked at my catechism and thought, "All this baptism stuff seems a bit much - I mean.. it's like what three verses?"<br /> <br /> But, keep being catechized! Keep studying the Scriptures! For in the Scriptures you'll why we are so stuck on Holy Baptism! We are stuck on Holy Baptism because the Jesus is stuck on Baptism! Or better, because Jesus takes His Cross and sticks it on us in Holy Baptism.<br /> <br /> He marked you. He traces His name on you in Baptism. You died with Him in Baptism. You were crucified with Him in the water! You were buried with Him in Baptism.<br /> <br /> You were raised with Jesus in Holy Baptism. You were orn from above in the water. Our life is now hidden with Christ in God - all Baptism talk!<br /> <br /> Baptism is all over the Scriptures. No pitting it against the Cross - for in the waters of Baptism, Jesus delivers, makes yours, His forgiveness.<br /> <br /> So, to say "I am baptized" is to say "I am Jesus'. He died for me, He rose for me. He ascended for me. I will be where He is, I am already where He is by faith in Him."<br /> <br /> Your grandma seems to be looking inside herself, doesn't she? She's lived a good life, etc. You know from your study of the Scriptures that that way ends in death, doesn't it?<br /> <br /> So, put Jesus before her eyes! Direct her outside herself - to her Baptism. Remind her that she is baptized! The old way of saving herself died with Christ. She has raised from the dead in Baptism to new life. <br /> <br /> And... keep digging in the Scriptures! You'll find in there more and more about your Baptism! <br /> 2009-10-30T21:45:22-04:00 2009-10-30T21:45:22-04:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4348.html#comment9042 Jen,<br /> <br /> Great questions! Steve&#39;s got great answers to this... I&#39;ll only add...<br /> <br /> When I first converted to Lutheranism, I had the same questions as you do. I looked at my catechism and thought, "All this baptism stuff seems a bit much - I mean.. it's like what three verses?"<br /> <br /> But, keep being catechized! Keep studying the Scriptures! For in the Scriptures you'll why we are so stuck on Holy Baptism! We are stuck on Holy Baptism because the Jesus is stuck on Baptism! Or better, because Jesus takes His Cross and sticks it on us in Holy Baptism.<br /> <br /> He marked you. He traces His name on you in Baptism. You died with Him in Baptism. You were crucified with Him in the water! You were buried with Him in Baptism.<br /> <br /> You were raised with Jesus in Holy Baptism. You were orn from above in the water. Our life is now hidden with Christ in God - all Baptism talk!<br /> <br /> Baptism is all over the Scriptures. No pitting it against the Cross - for in the waters of Baptism, Jesus delivers, makes yours, His forgiveness.<br /> <br /> So, to say "I am baptized" is to say "I am Jesus'. He died for me, He rose for me. He ascended for me. I will be where He is, I am already where He is by faith in Him."<br /> <br /> Your grandma seems to be looking inside herself, doesn't she? She's lived a good life, etc. You know from your study of the Scriptures that that way ends in death, doesn't it?<br /> <br /> So, put Jesus before her eyes! Direct her outside herself - to her Baptism. Remind her that she is baptized! The old way of saving herself died with Christ. She has raised from the dead in Baptism to new life. <br /> <br /> And... keep digging in the Scriptures! You'll find in there more and more about your Baptism! <br /> 2009-10-30T21:45:16-04:00 2009-10-30T21:45:16-04:00 http://blog.higherthings.org/borghardt/article/4348.html#comment9041