The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church

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The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church

by G. H. (George Henry) Gerberding

EN·~4 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

PREFATORY SCRIPTURE PASSAGES.

2:33
2

CHAPTER I. - ALL ARE SINNERS.

6:54
3

CHAPTER II. - ALL THAT IS BORN OF THE FLESH MUST BE BORN OF THE SPIRIT.

8:30
4

CHAPTER III. - THE PRESENT, A DISPENSATION OF MEANS.

9:14
5

CHAPTER IV. - BAPTISM, A DIVINELY APPOINTED MEANS OF GRACE.

10:06
6

CHAPTER V. - THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT CAN BE KEPT UNBROKEN. AIM AND RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS.

9:05
7

CHAPTER VI. - HOME INFLUENCE AND TRAINING IN THEIR RELATION TO THE KEEPING OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT.

8:43
8

CHAPTER VII. - THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL IN ITS RELATION TO THE BAPTIZED CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN PARENTS.

8:52
9

CHAPTER VIII. - THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL—ITS RELATION TO THOSE IN COVENANT RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST, AND ALSO TO THE UNBAPTIZED AND WANDERING.

7:00
10

CHAPTER IX. - CATECHISATION.

6:49

Description

A thoughtful guide invites English‑speaking ministers and members of the Lutheran community to explore the core of Christian salvation as the Scriptures present it. Written with humility, it strives to lay out the doctrine in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible, aiming to clear up common misunderstandings and foster a deeper sense of unity within the church.

The author repeatedly grounds every claim in biblical passage, urging readers to let the Word shape both intellect and heart. By addressing the “signs of the times,” the work encourages believers to hold fast to apostolic faith while engaging the challenges of contemporary doctrine. Its gentle, Christ‑like tone offers encouragement to those seeking a clearer, more harmonious understanding of their shared faith.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (277K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tom Roch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2005-07-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. H. (George Henry) Gerberding

G. H. (George Henry) Gerberding

1847–1927

An influential Lutheran pastor, teacher, and author, he wrote practical, widely read books that shaped English-language Lutheran life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work blends pastoral warmth with a strong interest in doctrine, church life, and ministry.

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