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Pr. Borghardt and Pr. Buetow address questions and topics from youth on video in under 5 minutes. They have tackled topics on crazy parents, High School cliques, prophecy, giving things up for lent, daring to be Lutheran and knowing that you’re a Christian. Look for a new addition to HT-V each week!

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It’s OK to Not be a Pastor (What’s UP? Wednesday)

 

 

It’s ok to be a sheep. God saves sinners, not just religious people. It’s easy to start thinking that the more we do at church, with church, around church…the more saved we are. And then we start to despise the ones who only show up on Sundays. There’s nothing wrong with serving the church, it’s a good thing to do. But it doesn’t save you. Only Jesus saves you.

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The Shepherd, the Door, and Salvation (Lectionary Monday)

 

 

Jesus it the door. He’s the entrance to eternal life. Is He REALLY the door? Yes! Is He a symbolic door? No. He’s the one that you enter through to get eternal life. The Good Shepherd stands in the gap of the sheep pen and gives up His life for the sheep. In Him being the door, you are saved. Entering through that Door, you have eternal life.

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Guilty About Missing Church because of the ‘Rona? (Fun Word Friday)

 

 

You’re trying to be a good citizen, lower the curve, love your neighbor. But you’re missing church, too. Feeling a little bit guilty about that? We don’t want to say, “Oh, it’s alright, I have extenuating circumstances…” We always have “extenuating circumstances” for the things we do. Don’t try to excuse yourself. Just confess your sins, and receive forgiveness.

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Jesus, Your Pastor, & Your Neighbor (Bible Study Thursday) – Gal. 6:16-18

 

 

This week Pastor Borghardt (finally) reaches the end of the book of Galatians. The point of all this is to remind you you’re not saved by something you do or don’t do. What matters is Christ’s suffering and death for you received by faith alone. He alone saves you. Join us next Thursday to see what book we read together next! Peace be with you.

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Scripture cited:
John 20:22-23
Matthew 16:19
Matthew 18:18
Luke 10:16

Small Catechism, Confession & Absolution

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Confession & Absolution in 5 Minutes! (What’s UP Wednesday)

 

 

In today’s video, Pastor Borghardt attempts to zip through a very through explanation of Confession and Absolution in FIVE minutes flat! He uses numerous references from Scripture and the Small Catechisms. AND he even answers some common questions and objections about confession and absolution. Can he make it?? Brevity is NOT his style…

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John 20:22-23
Matthew 16:19
Matthew 18:18
Luke 10:16

Small Catechism, Confession & Absolution

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St. Anselm and Atonement Theories (Theology Tuesday)

 

 

Atonement theories are ways that theologians express how that Christ saved us. The early church advocated the Ransom Theory, in which Christ pays a ransom to the Devil for us. Christus Victor, in which Christ dupes the devil and death is undone, was popular until the 12th century. Then, Anselm saw Christ’s death as satisfying the justice and wrath of God.

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Thomas, Unbelief, and the Forgiveness of Sins (Lectionary Monday)

 

 

Don’t miss the comfort here in the story of Thomas. The God who could condemn us for our unbelief doesn’t. Instead He comes to us in the midst of our fear and doubt, giving peace. And it’s all wrapped in the forgiveness of sins. Those words enliven the very faith to trust that Jesus truly is alive. You are at peace with God, and your sins are forgiven in Christ.

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Tune In Sunday! (Fun Word Friday)

 

 

Church attendance on the Sunday after Easter usually tanks. From the Introit: Like newborn babes crave spiritual milk, so we all….skip church? It’s the most ironic Sunday to be staying home. We’re all staying home these days. So this week, make a point of watching your church’s stream of Sunday’s service! Make an appointment to get the Lord’s Supper. Tune in!

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Railroad Crossing Bell – Brylon Terry at SoundBible.com

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All that Matters in Christ is…FAITH (Bible Study Thursday) Gal 6:15

 

 

In the end, it doesn’t really matter whether you do this or that. Doing those things (or not) is not the point. What matters is the new creation that arises from faith in the suffering and death of Jesus. What matters is your baptism where God’s external Word makes you new in Christ. Ultimately, the only thing that matters in Christ is faith, that is all that holds for sure.

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Did Jesus Actually Rise from the Dead? (What’s UP Wednesday)

 

 

The evidence is pretty compelling, if you actually look at it. Christians have good reason to believe Jesus rose from the dead. Our religion is not crazy! The Bible records at least a dozen times witnesses saw Jesus again. And most of those people died horribly, confessing that belief. If Christ rose, then everything He said was true! Your sins have been forgiven.

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Yesterday’s Video:
Did Jesus Actually Die? https://youtu.be/6NCAzJd4-TI