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

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) How do you respond to an atheist who doesn’t believe in the resurrection? (3) Women’s rules from last century. (4) Email: Presbyterian pastor on Joshua’s comments. (5) Callers: What can’t a woman go to a barbershop?; Should you charge admission for a worship service?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) 16th Sunday after Pentecost: Luke 14:26; (2) Jesus says to hate our father and mother. (3) In all languages words are not to be taken literally depending on the context.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Some Pentecostals no longer demand tongue speaking. (3) Judaism and the E scapegoat to take away sins.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Analysis of CD “Give Thanks, Give Thanks” with guests Joan Voges, Paul Schrieber and Joanie Harwell.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Analysis of hymn, “Son of God, Eternal Savior.” (2) Callers: Explain Romans 5:8-10 and 10:17; What is repentance?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Insights on Hebrews 13:1-17. (2) Caller: How do you pray properly to God? (3) Call upon Him, pray, praise and give thanks.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) What does a pastor do if a gay couple wants to marry in the Church? (3) Should the congregation change their bylaws?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) 16th Sunday after Pentecost: Proverbs 25:2-10. (2) Is the book of Proverbs more than a kind of Aesop’s fable? (3) How Proverbs is understood using Law and Gospel.

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Open Mike. (2) Hymn analysis “A Multitude Comes From The East and the West.” (3) Emails: Grace and mercy or vice versa; forgiveness of sins, life and salvation or different order; How God answers prayers; Does God forget about our sins?

Law and Gospel

Topics of Discussion: (1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) What is a periphrastic aorist (joke). (3) 1920 guidelines for women teachers. (4) Advice about Jehovah Witnesses. (5) Old geezer on social media.