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 – Ruminations, Jesus’ Ascent, Calvin

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) What difference would it make had Jesus not ascended into heaven. (3) Heavenly Prophet, Priest and King. (4) Caller: Calvin on the Real Presence.

Law and Gospel – 7th Sunday after Easter, Rejoice, God’s promise, Fruit of Holy Spirit

(1) 7th Sunday of Easter: 1 Peter 4:13. (2) Rejoice while we suffer. (3) God’s promises sustain us. (4) Caller: When do we do a fruit of the Holy Spirit?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Christ is the World’s Redeemer.”

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Muslim Conversations, Angels, CS Lewis

(1) Open Mike. (2) Muslim conversions. (3) Caller: Did angels know? (4) Caller: Wes was excellent; CS Lewis and sovereignty of God; Judging others by deliberation of condemnation.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Muslim faith, Leaving the Church

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Why are Americans joining the Muslim faith? (3) Reasons why people are leaving the church. (4) Caller: Appreciate what Barna has to say.

Law and Gospel – Contradictions in the Bible, Father vs. Son

(1) Insight on what denominations appears to be contradicted by the Bible more than any other? (2) Luke 12:51-53 about father vs son, etc. (3) Caller: Child porn by a pastor.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, Sin in Womb, Greater than Others

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice.” (3) Caller: Sinner in the mother’s womb? (4) Caller: How is John the Baptizer greater than any other?

Law and Gospel – Love of God, God’s Promises

(1) Host is Wes Reimnitz on love of God. (2) Caller: Are all God’s promises conditional?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Rams Football Player

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Rams football player selects gay player. (3) Caller: Romans 15:7-9.

Law and Gospel – Events you would change, Isaiah 40

(1) Insight as to what two events in your life would you change if you were God. (2) Based on the 40th chapter of Isaiah.