Law and Gospel

Pastor Tom Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel on different topics, including weekly lectionary, hymns, daily news, and current events. He responds to listener emails each Friday on “Open Mic Friday.”

On Thursday, October 10th, the Lord, in His infinite wisdom and mercy, called to eternal rest our brother, The Rev. Dr. Tom Baker. We are thankful for his many years of service to KFUO Radio and keep his family in our prayers. Funeral arrangements are listed in the obituary at schrader.com/obituary/pastor-thomas-tom-baker.

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6:3-5 ESV

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Law and Gospel – What is 3:16?

(1) What is 3-16? (2) Explanation of books with the passage 3:16 and Donald Knuth.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study, Immanuel or Jesus

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” (3) Is He Immanuel or Jesus?

Law and Gospel – 90th Anniversary, 4th Sunday in Advent, Speculation vs. Observation

(1) 90th anniversary day! (2) 4th Sunday in Advent: 2 Samuel 7:3. (3) The beginning of the 90th birthday of KFUO. (4) When a true prophet of God did not tell the truth. (5) Speculation vs. Observation.

Law and Gospel – Evolution Movie, Race Problems, Discovery Channel

(1) Pastor Woerth on evolution movie “Exodus, Gods and Kings.” (2) Article about race problem with the movie. (3) Caller: Is everything we do have some basis in Law and Gospel. (4) Caller: Discovery channel also in error. (5) Caller: Difference between imputed righteousness and imparted righteousness.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Peace on Earth, Two Kingdoms, Fallen Mankind

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Why has peace on earth not yet been realized? (3) Distinction between the two kingdoms. (4) Caller: Earth refers to fallen mankind. (5) Caller: Isaiah 28 that God has made peace.

Law and Gospel – KFUO 90th Birthday, Two Covenants, Purify the Conscience

(1) 90th KFUO birthday. (2) Difference between Old and New Testaments not ever refer to the books of the Bible. (3) Two covenants well explained in Hebrews. (4) Meaning of purify the conscience. (5) Other verses of the two covenants.

Law and Gospel – KFUO Celebration, Hymn Study

(1) KFUO: Forward, Upward, Onward. (2) Hymn: “Hark A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding.”

Law and Gospel – 3rd Sunday in Advent, Gifts of Salvation, Robe of Righteousness, Rite of Baptism

(1) 3rd Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:10. (2) Gifts of salvation are two: forgiveness and Holy Spirit. (3) Dressed in the robe of righteousness. (4) Laity rite for baptism.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Feeding the 5,000, Enthusiasts

(1) Open Mike Friday. (2) Caller: Feeding of the 5,000. (3) Caller: Karl Barth and Schwarmerei (Enthusiasts). (4) Caller: Heart is confident 1 John 3:19f. (5) Caller: Jesus remains my joy and how to talk with toddlers about Jesus.

Law and Gospel – Jesus is the Lamb, Metaphors, Literal Passages

(1) Study of what John the Baptizer meant when looking at Jesus and referring to Him as a Lamb. (2) Importance of metaphors. (3) How to distinguish a metaphor from a literal passage.