What is the Image of God? Ask The Pastor 2023-02-15 | God created man in His image and likeness, but what does that image and likeness entail? Do we still possess it in the same way Adam and Eve did? If not, how is it being restored? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
2 Esdras End Time Teaching Ask The Pastor 2023-02-13 | What is the book of 2 Esdras? Has it been hidden from Christians? Does it teach secrets of Jesus' return that someone doesn't want you know!?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Why Does Scripture Use Figures of Speech Ask The Pastor 2023-02-08 | Similes, Metaphors, Parables, and Allegories. Why does Scripture use them? Are they better at communicating the truth than plain speech? What's the relation between them and plain speech of Scripture?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Marriage as One Flesh Ask The Pastor 2023-02-01 | What does it mean that the two shall become one flesh? What does this mean for the Church's relationship with Christ? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
The Transfiguration of Our Lord Ask The Pastor 2023-01-29 | Sermon on 2 Peter 1:16-21 & Matthew 17:1-9
Gluten Free Bread & Grape Juice in the Sacrament Ask The Pastor 2023-01-25 | Can gluten-free bread be used in the Lord's Supper? What about grape juice in place of wine? Are these elements natural bread and wine, and why does it is important to consider what elements are used? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Does Clement of Rome Teach Justification by Works? Ask The Pastor 2023-01-18 | Clement of Rome is of the earliest pastors to write after the New Testament. Did Clement teach justification by faith alone or justification by faith and works? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Julian or Gregorian Calendar? Ask The Pastor 2023-01-16 | What's the difference between the Julian and Gregorian Calendars? Why do some Christians make the use of one calendar over another a dogmatic issue, and what does this have to do with the Jewish Passover?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Epiclesis and Eucharistic Prayers Ask The Pastor 2023-01-11 | What is an epiclesis and why haven't Lutherans traditionally used one during the communion liturgy? What about Eucharistic Prayers? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Small Group Ministry Ask The Pastor 2023-01-04 | Are lay-led small groups compatible with the church's ministry and Scripture? What need do they fill in the local congregation?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Are We Living in the End Times? Ask The Pastor 2022-12-28 | With all that's going on in the world is seems like it, doesn't it? How do we see the signs Jesus foretold occurring today? Which signs do we not see at the moment?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Liturgical Colors Ask The Pastor 2022-12-21 | How many are there and what do they mean? Why do some churches use blue for Advent? Why do some use rose two Sundays a year? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Can Christians Have Fun? Ask The Pastor 2022-12-14 | How do Christians make decisions about recreation and entertainment? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Can Christians Donate to Non-Christian Charities? Ask The Pastor 2022-12-12 | Can Christians donate to Shriners' Hospitals for Children and other non-Christian charitable organization? How should Christians decide who to help with their charitable deeds and giving? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Is Interracial Marriage Sin? Ask The Pastor 2022-12-07 | What does the Bible say about interracial marriage and kinism? Does Mosaic law or St. Paul forbid such marriages?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
New Testament Apocrypha Ask The Pastor 2022-11-30 | What is the NT Apocrypha? Why isn't it included in any English translation of the Bible? What should Christians watch for if they read these books? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Are Christmas Trees Pagan? Ask The Pastor 2022-11-23 | Can Christians have Christmas trees in their homes and churches, or are Christmas trees descendants of pagan winter solstice celebrations that should be avoided? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Dead Sea Scrolls Ask The Pastor 2022-11-16 | What are they? What do they contribute to our understanding of the Old Testament and first century Judaism? Are they forgeries? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Lay or Clerical Readers? Ask The Pastor 2022-11-09 | Should laymen read the Divine Service in the Pastor's absence? Pastor explores the history of "Readers/Lectors" in the church and their relationship to the Office of the Ministry. ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Are the Sacraments Necessary for Salvation? Ask The Pastor 2022-11-09 | Are Baptism and the Lord's Supper necessary in order for one to be saved? What about the thief on the cross?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
What is the Promised Rest in Hebrews 4? Ask The Pastor 2022-11-02 | What is the "Rest" that Jesus (KJV) / Joshua(NKJV) leads believers into in Hebrews 4?ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Luther on the Righteousness of God [Romans 1:17] Ask The Pastor 2022-10-31 | How did Luther understand "The righteous shall live by faith?" in Romans 1:17? How was his understanding different from the medieval Roman Catholic view of God's Righteousness? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Did Luther Encourage Bigamy? Ask The Pastor 2022-10-28 | Did Luther encourage Philip, Landgrave of Hesse, to take a second wife? Can Christians have multiple spouses since the Patriarchs and kings did? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Did Luther Use Bar Music for Hymns? Ask The Pastor 2022-10-26 | Did Luther set his music to bar music? Yes, but not tavern tunes. What's the difference and how did this reflect Luther's understanding of the purpose of hymnody? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
Mail Call @AskThePastor Ask The Pastor 2022-10-21 | Questions on The Lord's Supper available at https://a.co/d/0geTo2V
Short-Term Mission Trips Ask The Pastor 2022-10-19 | What are the pitfalls of short-term mission trips and how do groups and individuals avoid them? What are the benefits of short-term missions? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mugSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqfl
18th Sunday after Trinity Ask The Pastor 2022-10-16 | Sermon on Matthew 22:34-46 * The chancel lights are dark because of electrical issues*
Pleading the Blood of Jesus Ask The Pastor 2022-10-12 | What do some Christians mean when they "plead the blood of Jesus" over themselves, others, their possessions, or situations? Is this an appropriate way to pray according to the Scriptures? ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqflATP Coffee Mugs: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug
Confirmation in the Early Church Ask The Pastor 2022-10-05 | What did the church fathers have to say about Confirmation, with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil? Check out the ATP Book Series: tinyurl.com/7y98e69xSearch the Archive: atp.holycrosskerrville.comSupport ATP: tinyurl.com/yadhlqflGet your ATP coffee mug here: teespring.com/ask-the-pastor-mug
