Lutheran Carnival IL: The day after Cinco de Mayo
Welcome to Lutheran Carnival IL (49, not Illinois). I am you host today for this ride through blogging excellence.
There was one person who mentioned that this Lutheran Carnival should be Lutheran Carnival XLIX instead of IL due to rules with Roman numerals. Now, I don't mean to be rude, but rules are made to be broken, so IL it is. I've always thought of this carnival having a slight rebellious streak in it.
I am almost positive nobody knows who John Bading is. None outside of Wisconsin probably knows, and many within Wisconsin do not know who this man is. In case you are wondering, he was the second and fifth president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and one of the men responsible for moving Wisconsin to a more confessional position. Trained by Ludwig Harms in Germany, he helped bring Wisconsin \to a more confessional position than it once had and in bringing about the Synodical Conference. Many in Missouri claim that it was their criticisms that drove Wisconsin away from it's former position. The truth is Wisconsin began moving towards that position long before Missouri knew of Wisconsin's existence. Men like John Bading were the tools God used to bring about such a change.
On with the Carnival. As is my custom, I will post the links in the order I received them.
Lutherama sends in the post The Question of Open Communion. Dr Luther in the 21st Century describes his church's practice of the Lord's Supper and how it can be used as a witnessing tool.
Next up is The Wretch with the post Faith-Based Decision? She gives her thoughts on the complaints of pro-abortion forces that the recent Supreme Court decision in Gonzales v Carhart was faith-based.
Confessing Evangelical sends in two posts. In the first, Psalm 104 and evolution, John H argues that Psalm 104 provides essential insights into how science and theology can relate to one another, and in particular how scientific and biblical accounts of the natural world can coexist (though John acknowledges that not all Lutherans will agree that evolution is an admissible position for Christians to hold). The second post, Meditation for the Unmeditative, he continues an ongoing series of posts on the daily office. John H describes how the office "provides a structure within which the 'mysteries of the faith' are held before our minds each day", making it ideal for those too easily distracted to engage in interior meditation.
What did Jesus Do? sends the post When You Were Saved. In this post, the author takes a look at how to respond when evangelical's ask 'When did you get saved?" Three potential 'Lutheran' answers are discussed, and one is eventually selected as best for the specific question.
Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength sends us two posts. The first, What If your Profession had Been Named?, John the Baptist told some who came to be baptized, "Be content with your pay." "Take no more than your due," he told others. Weekend Fisher wonders, What would he have said to lawyers? To reporters? What would he have said to your profession? Her second submission is The AntiChrist: Call for discussion among Lutherans. Granted that we disagree with Rome on all kinds of points, and that we must clearly speak out for Christ's saving work and plainly refute error, does that make us justified calling the papacy the antiChrist? Consider a few points as Weekend Fisher wonders, is the topic closed? (editor's note: If you wanted Lutheran feedback, you're about to get it now.)
Ask the Pastor received two questions about the dead this go around. He answers the questions Are Funeral Services Necessary? and Are Cremations Allowed? (editor's note: For those who have been around for a while know that a Bunnie might be willing to jump on the latter question.)
Aardvark Alley features two Lutheran commemorations for Johann Walter, Kantor and Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary. Besides an update of the Big Blogroll O' Vark, Pastor 'Vark featured several commemorations and an apostolic feast. Among those noted in the Alley's hagiographies were two Lutherans, one from the time of the Reformation, the other a founding father of the LCMS. The commemoration of Johann Walter, Kantor paid tribute to his gifts as hymn writer and liturgical reformer. The biography of Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary showed some of his contributions to confessional Lutheranism in America during the 1800s.
Necessary Roughness submits two of his own posts for your consideration. In his first post, National Day of Prayer 2007, Dan reviews why the National Day of Prayer and the corporate prayer it suggests is not Christian. He offers his own Christian prayer for the United States. In his second post, Book Report: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Dan reports on a staple in Lutheran thinking, Gerhard Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross. The 95 Theses nailed to the door at Wittenburg may be more famous than the Heidelburg Disputation covered by Forde, but Heidelburg is much more important in displaying Luther's ideas about law, gospel, and our salvation.
Past Elder sends in his thoughts on Eostre / Pascha / Counting the Omer 2007. He gives his thoughts on the real Easter, the pagan Easter, and Eastertide.
The Moose Report sends along the post Lutheran Bar/Bat Mitzvah? We get the Reporter's annual questioning of the practice of Confirmation as it stands today.
Frank over at Putting Out The Fire gives us his skewed viewed on a new evangelism tool after hearing about “holy” drinking water being sold with a post titled Holy Fire Water. He jokingly proposes selling holy fire water as a way to reach out as well as a means of explaining strange theological goofiness. He is joking isn’t he?
Finally, we get to Random Intolerance. Four Years? What in the World? discussed my growth as a blogger and reflects (slightly) on the past four years of blogging. In First's Firsts, my wife shows a picture of a quilt my child's aunt (my sister-in-law) made for him before we even know if he's a he or a she.
That is all for this installment of the Carnival. Cinco de Mayo is always fun for me since it is my birthday (31). Thank you to Rachel, Sean, and Ma for the gifts. I really do appreciate them.
Lutheran Carnival L is being hosted over at Lutheran Carnival. Posts are due by May 18th. The Carnival should be up on May 20th.
There was one person who mentioned that this Lutheran Carnival should be Lutheran Carnival XLIX instead of IL due to rules with Roman numerals. Now, I don't mean to be rude, but rules are made to be broken, so IL it is. I've always thought of this carnival having a slight rebellious streak in it.
I am almost positive nobody knows who John Bading is. None outside of Wisconsin probably knows, and many within Wisconsin do not know who this man is. In case you are wondering, he was the second and fifth president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and one of the men responsible for moving Wisconsin to a more confessional position. Trained by Ludwig Harms in Germany, he helped bring Wisconsin \to a more confessional position than it once had and in bringing about the Synodical Conference. Many in Missouri claim that it was their criticisms that drove Wisconsin away from it's former position. The truth is Wisconsin began moving towards that position long before Missouri knew of Wisconsin's existence. Men like John Bading were the tools God used to bring about such a change.
On with the Carnival. As is my custom, I will post the links in the order I received them.
Lutherama sends in the post The Question of Open Communion. Dr Luther in the 21st Century describes his church's practice of the Lord's Supper and how it can be used as a witnessing tool.
Next up is The Wretch with the post Faith-Based Decision? She gives her thoughts on the complaints of pro-abortion forces that the recent Supreme Court decision in Gonzales v Carhart was faith-based.
Confessing Evangelical sends in two posts. In the first, Psalm 104 and evolution, John H argues that Psalm 104 provides essential insights into how science and theology can relate to one another, and in particular how scientific and biblical accounts of the natural world can coexist (though John acknowledges that not all Lutherans will agree that evolution is an admissible position for Christians to hold). The second post, Meditation for the Unmeditative, he continues an ongoing series of posts on the daily office. John H describes how the office "provides a structure within which the 'mysteries of the faith' are held before our minds each day", making it ideal for those too easily distracted to engage in interior meditation.
What did Jesus Do? sends the post When You Were Saved. In this post, the author takes a look at how to respond when evangelical's ask 'When did you get saved?" Three potential 'Lutheran' answers are discussed, and one is eventually selected as best for the specific question.
Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength sends us two posts. The first, What If your Profession had Been Named?, John the Baptist told some who came to be baptized, "Be content with your pay." "Take no more than your due," he told others. Weekend Fisher wonders, What would he have said to lawyers? To reporters? What would he have said to your profession? Her second submission is The AntiChrist: Call for discussion among Lutherans. Granted that we disagree with Rome on all kinds of points, and that we must clearly speak out for Christ's saving work and plainly refute error, does that make us justified calling the papacy the antiChrist? Consider a few points as Weekend Fisher wonders, is the topic closed? (editor's note: If you wanted Lutheran feedback, you're about to get it now.)
Ask the Pastor received two questions about the dead this go around. He answers the questions Are Funeral Services Necessary? and Are Cremations Allowed? (editor's note: For those who have been around for a while know that a Bunnie might be willing to jump on the latter question.)
Aardvark Alley features two Lutheran commemorations for Johann Walter, Kantor and Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary. Besides an update of the Big Blogroll O' Vark, Pastor 'Vark featured several commemorations and an apostolic feast. Among those noted in the Alley's hagiographies were two Lutherans, one from the time of the Reformation, the other a founding father of the LCMS. The commemoration of Johann Walter, Kantor paid tribute to his gifts as hymn writer and liturgical reformer. The biography of Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary showed some of his contributions to confessional Lutheranism in America during the 1800s.
Necessary Roughness submits two of his own posts for your consideration. In his first post, National Day of Prayer 2007, Dan reviews why the National Day of Prayer and the corporate prayer it suggests is not Christian. He offers his own Christian prayer for the United States. In his second post, Book Report: On Being a Theologian of the Cross, Dan reports on a staple in Lutheran thinking, Gerhard Forde's On Being a Theologian of the Cross. The 95 Theses nailed to the door at Wittenburg may be more famous than the Heidelburg Disputation covered by Forde, but Heidelburg is much more important in displaying Luther's ideas about law, gospel, and our salvation.
Past Elder sends in his thoughts on Eostre / Pascha / Counting the Omer 2007. He gives his thoughts on the real Easter, the pagan Easter, and Eastertide.
The Moose Report sends along the post Lutheran Bar/Bat Mitzvah? We get the Reporter's annual questioning of the practice of Confirmation as it stands today.
Frank over at Putting Out The Fire gives us his skewed viewed on a new evangelism tool after hearing about “holy” drinking water being sold with a post titled Holy Fire Water. He jokingly proposes selling holy fire water as a way to reach out as well as a means of explaining strange theological goofiness. He is joking isn’t he?
Finally, we get to Random Intolerance. Four Years? What in the World? discussed my growth as a blogger and reflects (slightly) on the past four years of blogging. In First's Firsts, my wife shows a picture of a quilt my child's aunt (my sister-in-law) made for him before we even know if he's a he or a she.
That is all for this installment of the Carnival. Cinco de Mayo is always fun for me since it is my birthday (31). Thank you to Rachel, Sean, and Ma for the gifts. I really do appreciate them.
Lutheran Carnival L is being hosted over at Lutheran Carnival. Posts are due by May 18th. The Carnival should be up on May 20th.
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posted by RandomDan at 9:00 AM
5 Comments:
Howdy, an great job Dan! We all appreciate the hard work it takes getting this up and running.
Thank you for hosting!
You're welcome! :D
Thanks, RD and IE. Seems you like it so much as to give it a go next week, too. :)
Dan, thanks for your work on this. Some very interesting links there.
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