Lutherans believe government is “created and instituted by God.” (Augsburg Confession, article XVI, Kolb and Wengert, p. 48). Luther spoke of “Two Kingdoms” as a Biblical teaching in his 1523 treatise “Temporal Authority: To What Extent It Should Be Obeyed,”... Continue Reading →
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil... Continue Reading →