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 -End of Times, Peace Offerings

(1) 2nd Sunday of End Times reading: Amos 5:22. (2) God will not accept peace offerings? (3) Caller: Hebrews 11:4. (4) Caller: Malachi. (5) Caller: Ephesian 4:30.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, All Saints Day

(1) Open Mike Friday. (2) All Saints Day (3) Caller: Russian Orthodox church. (4) Caller: Christians who have mental illness. (5) Caller: Stick with faith that endures.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Houston, Hate Speech

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) LCMS pastors need not be in agreement in all things. (3) Casuistry. (4) Houston demands sermons. (5) Caller: About hate speech. (6) Isaac and Esau.

Law and Gospel – Heidelberg Disputation, Invisible Things, How God is viewed best

(1) Heidelberg Disputation Theses 19-21. (2) The invisible things of God cannot be found by our experience. (3) God is best viewed through suffering and the cross.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ With Us Abide.”

Law and Gospel – End of Times, Justification/Sanctification

(1) 1st Sunday of End Time Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:3. (2) Difference between justification and sanctification. (3) Caller: Question about sin.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Parents with Gay Children

(1) Open Mike Friday. (2) Questions from parents with gay children.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Vatican Papers, Marriage vs. Gay Marriage

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Vatican paper on marriage. (3) Homosexuality and gay marriage.

Law and Gospel – Women Pastors, Homosexual Children, Couples Living Together

Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, The Law of God

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “The Law Of God Is Good And Wise.” (3) How God properly uses the Law.