Understanding God's True Personality Through Scripture
Release Date: 07/09/2025
The Central Article: Understanding Justification
Christendom and the World
In this week’s episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus takes us into the heart of Christian doctrine: justification. Why is justification called the central article of the faith? How does it shape the way we read Scripture, preach, teach, and live as Christians? And what happens when other doctrines or church practices try to take its place? Pastor Preus walks through Scripture—from Genesis to the Gospels to Paul’s letters—to show how every teaching of the Bible ultimately centers on Christ’s saving work and the righteousness we receive through faith in Him. He also...
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How Christians Pray: Collects, Scripture, and the Lord’s Prayer
Christendom and the World
In this week's episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus walks through how Christians pray — not with empty words or vague spirituality, but with confidence, rooted in God’s Word. Learn the structure of the collect, how Scripture guides our prayers, why God’s Word must shape our conversation with Him, and how the Lord’s Prayer becomes the perfect model. Prayer is access to the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit — and a gift formed by His promises. #Prayer #ChristianTeaching #Lutheran #Scripture #Collect #Lord’sPrayer #Faith #BibleStudy...
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Can we Really Forgive?— with Pastor James Wilshusen
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What does true forgiveness look like—even toward those who’ve hurt us deeply? In this week’s episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus and Pastor James Wilshusen explore the meaning of forgiveness through the lens of Scripture. They discuss objective justification, the Office of the Keys, and how Christ’s forgiveness shapes the way we forgive others. Join the conversation as they unpack how God’s grace in Christ brings both justice and mercy—and why forgiveness is not weakness, but faith in action 🎧 Listen, learn, and be strengthened in the Gospel of Jesus...
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Unveiling the Doctrine of Inspiration—with Pastor Philip Hale
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In this week’s episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus welcomes Pastor Philip Hale—pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Omaha and editor of Christian News—for an in-depth conversation on the doctrine of inspiration. Together they examine what it truly means that Scripture is “God-breathed,” how the Church has confessed this throughout history, and why this teaching remains vital amid modern skepticism and postmodern relativism. They trace the challenges to inspiration from the Enlightenment to today, discuss the difference between divine authorship and human...
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From the Cross to the Altar—with Rev. Burnell F. Eckardt Jr
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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Rev. Burnell F. Eckardt Jr. for a rich theological conversation spanning the heart of Lutheran thought and practice. Together, Pastor Eckardt and Pastor Preus explore the origins of Gottesdienst Magazine, the dynamics of high and low church traditions, and the central role of the sacrament in Christian worship. They dive into the confessional revival’s influence on modern Lutheranism, unpack the connection between law and gospel, and reflect on the Old Testament’s fulfillment in Christ. Throughout their...
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Faith and Justification: A Deep Dive
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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus explores the doctrine of new obedience within the Christian life, unpacking the vital relationship between faith, justification, and good works. He discusses both the active and passive dimensions of obedience, the role of suffering, and how these shape our daily vocations within the three estates of life. This conversation underscores the sustaining power of faith amid trials and the centrality of the gospel in the believer’s ongoing walk with Christ.
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Grave and Glory : The Risen Christ Will Return
Christendom and the World
In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to reflect on the heart of the Christian faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 15, they explore why Christianity is not merely a coherent philosophy among many but the proclamation of what truly happened—that Christ was crucified, buried, and raised on the third day. Together they discuss the danger of reducing faith to “my truth,” the postmodern temptation to treat religions as interchangeable systems, and the uncompromising claim of the apostles...
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The Keys of the Kingdom: Finding Certainty in Christ’s Word of Forgiveness
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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Hans Preus to discuss the Office of the Keys and the certainty we have in Christ’s Word of forgiveness. Together they work through Martin Luther’s 1518 theses on repentance, exploring the vital distinction between guilt and punishment, the errors of relying on contrition or penance, and the comfort of absolution that rests on Christ’s promise alone. They also consider how the Word of Christ, not human merit or tradition, is the true foundation of our faith and the source of assurance for troubled...
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Hebrews 10: The True Reason We Go to Church
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In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to unpack Hebrews 10 and the true reason Christians gather for worship. Together, they explore why church is more than personal devotion or ritual—it’s about receiving Christ’s gifts, encouraging one another in faith, and persevering as the body of Christ. They discuss what it means to “hold fast the confession of our hope,” why God commands us not to neglect meeting together, and how the church equips us to endure in a world of temptation and trial. Whether you’ve asked...
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The Cost of Christian Witness: Martyrdom, Faith, and the Fight for Truth
Christendom and the World
In this episode of Christendom and the World, Pastor Andrew Preus sits down with Pastor James Wilshusen to reflect on the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, a cultural and political voice for Christian truth. Together they consider the meaning of martyrdom, the role of faith in public discourse, and the deepening divisions within American culture. The conversation underscores the call for Christians to speak the truth in love, to bear witness without compromise, and to engage the public square with courage and conviction. When He...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of Christendom and the World, we explore how character development in storytelling helps us better understand God’s own character. The conversation moves beyond simply knowing God’s attributes to the importance of personal relationship and revelation through Scripture. We also reflect on the mystery of God's nature, how His attributes are revealed through creation, and why the fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
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