Sharper Iron

Sharper Iron looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen.

Sharper Iron is hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel.

Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Together in faith, LCEF helps to start, sustain and strengthen LCMS ministries through financial and strategic partnerships. Visit lcef.org.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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Romans 7:1-13
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: My Evil Sin Takes Advantage of God’s Good Law

Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Hebron, CT, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 7:1-13.

Romans 6:12-23
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Free Slaves of God

Rev. Clint Poppe, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 6:12-23.

The Rev. Pablo Dominguez, pastor of a Hispanic mission in the LCMS Central Illinois District, baptizes a young girl on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, Ill. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Baptized into Christ

Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 6:1-11.

Romans 5:12-21
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Life in Christ is Greater than the Death in Adam

Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 5:12-21.

Romans 5:1-11
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Justification’s Past, Present, and Future

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, IA and St. Paul Lutheran Church in McGregor, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 5:1-11.

Romans 4:13-25
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: Righteous-ified through Faith in Jesus

Rev. Peter Ill, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 4:13-25.

Romans 4:1-12
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: God Credits Faith in Jesus as Righteousness

Rev. Joel Heckmann, pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche, OK, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 4:1-12.

Romans 3:21-31
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Gospel Turn

Rev. Harrison Goodman, pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 3:21-31.

Romans 3:9-20
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Climax of Unrighteousness

Rev. Jeremiah Johnson, pastor at Glory of Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, MN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Romans 3:9-20.

Old Adam New Adam
Sharper Iron — The Righteousness of God for You: The Christian’s Struggle Between the Old Self and New Self

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs, associate professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study the distinction between the old Adam and new Adam.