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, Hymn Analysis, Bill O’Reilly’s books

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: God Loved The World. (3) Caller: O’Reilly’s first two books were good. (4) Caller: O’Reilly has wrong theology.

Law and Gospel – Annunciation, Hobby Lobby, Two Kingdoms

(1) Annunciation of our Lord. (2) President Harrison’s statement on the Supreme Court and Hobby Lobby. (3) Two Kingdoms.

Law and Gospel – 4th Sunday of Lent, Brain Games, Blindness,

(1) 4th Sunday in Lent: Isaiah 42:20. (2) See but do not observe; listen but do not hear. (3) Brain Games on TV. (4) Caller: Did God make anyone blind? (5) Caller: You always make clear the Christian perspective.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, Corban

(1) Open Mike. (2) What is the meaning of Corban? (3) Caller: Matthew 13:13-15. (4) Caller: Pledge a percentage rather than an amount.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Word Faith, Stewardship

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Word Faith movement. (3) An improper understanding of stewardship. (4) Caller: How can the average Christian be sure? (5) Caller: Enjoy programs.

Law and Gospel – Joel Osteen, Evil Thoughts

(1) Insights on Joel Osteen. (2) Paper available. (3) Caller: Osteen borrows from Walt Disney. (4) Caller: Out of the heart proceeds evil thoughts.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Analysis, God’s Grace bestowed

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “May God Bestow On Us His Grace.” (3) How do we get God to bestow on us His grace?

Law and Gospel -3rd Sunday of Lent, Steps to Peace with God, Trust in Jesus

(1) 3rd Sunday in Lent: Romans 5:1. (2) Steps to have peace with God. (3) Caller: Trust in Jesus.

Law and Gospel – Open Mike, James Lamb, Sacramental

(1) Open Mike. (2) James Lamb, Lutherans for Life executive director. (3) Caller: Colossians 1:24. (4) Caller: What is meant by sacramental?

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Jesus Wept

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Shortest verse in the Bible. (3) What is meant by Jesus’ descent into hell? (4) Caller: Jesus wept? (5) No, 2 other verses. (6) Caller: Pastor Baker not fair with question. (7) Caller: Jesus gives us victory.