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.” Listeners may email questions to lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and opinions expressed on this program may not represent the official position of the management or ownership of KFUO Radio, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. To contact Pastor Tom Baker, email lawandgospel@lawandgospel101.com.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. Central Time
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Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Paris Shootings

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) Shootings in Paris and free speech. (3) We have no right not to be offended.

Law and Gospel – “Blink”, Proper Understanding of the True God

(1) Insight on book “Blink.” (2) Natural man has no proper understanding of the true God. (3) By intuition the unbeliever regards God as a god of justice, not mercy or grace. (4) Jesus is ambiguous.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study, Epiphany and Baptism Hymn

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Epiphany hymn: “O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright.” (3) Baptism hymn: “To Jordan Came the Christ, our Lord.

Law and Gospel – Baptism of our Lord, Holy Spirit and Voice from Heaven

(1) Baptism of our Lord: Mark 1:4-11. (2) The Holy Spirit. (3) Voice from heaven. (4) Reason Jesus was baptized.

Law and Gospel – Hymn Study, Ambiguity of Jesus, Scribes in the Temple

(1) Hymn: “Within The Father’s House.” (2) The Ambiguity of Jesus. (3) Talking with the scribes in the Temple with his wisdom of questions.

Law and Gospel – 2nd Sunday after Christmas, Mind of Wisdom

(1) 2nd Sunday after Christmas: 1 Kings 3:9. (2) Solomon asks for a mind of wisdom.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, Hymn Study

(1) Ruminations with Mark Smith. (2) Hymn: “Let All Together Praise Our God.”

Law and Gospel – 1st Sunday after Christmas, Under the Law

(1) 1st Sunday after Christmas: Galatians 4:4-5. (2) What is meant by “under the law”? (3) Romans 6:14; Galatians 5:18; Romans 3:23; Galatians 2:16 and 3:13.

Law and Gospel – Open mike, Sign of Cross, Power of the Devil, Knowledge and Comfort, Baptism, Heaven

(1) Open Mike Friday. (2) Caller: Can devil read our minds? (3) Caller: Sign of the cross. (4) Caller: Not only knowledge but also comfort. (5) Caller: Children not baptized? (6) Caller: Heaven.

Law and Gospel – Ruminations, True Meaning of Christmas, Infant Baptism, Jesus’ Childhood

(1) Ruminations with Wes Reimnitz. (2) True meaning of Christmas. (3) Caller: About infant baptism. (4) Caller: Why does the Bible not provide much information about the child Jesus?