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 – Bach Advent Cantata

(1) Dr. Mark Laverty discussing a Bach Advent cantata.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry.”

Law and Gospel – 2nd Sunday of Advent, Beginning of the Gospel

(1) 2nd Sunday of Advent: Mark 1:1. (2) What does Mark means when he speaks of the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Law and Gospel – Ferguson, LASSIE, First use of the Law

(1) Insights on Ferguson Missouri. (2) First letters of “LASSIE”. (3) First use of the Law.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Savior of the Nations, Come.”

Law and Gospel – 1st Sunday in Advent, Day of Judgement, Humiliation and Exaltation

(1) 1st Sunday in Advent: Mark 13:32. (2) Even Jesus does not know the time of the Day of Judgment? (3) Difference between His humiliation and exaltation (Philippians 2).

Law and Gospel – Lord’s Supper, Sacraments, Garden of Gethsemane, Decision to Baptize

(1) 3 views in regard to the Lord’s Supper. (2) Difference between valid and effective sacraments. (3) Caller: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. (4) Caller: How is decision of parent’s to have their children baptized different than decision theology.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Caller: How are we assured? (3) Caller: Can a non-Lutheran be helped at worship?

Law and Gospel – “Once Saved, Always Saved”, Falling Away

(1) Insights on “Once Saved, Always Saved.” (2) Caller: Not simple to walk away. (3) Caller: Acknowledging facts of the Bible doesn’t save you. (4) Caller: Backsliding. (5) Caller: How about those who were raised a Christian and fall away?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns.”