I am a cradle LCMS member and I knowingly married an athiest 27 years ago this month. Good forgave me, but I live with a variety of consequences. I continue to pray for his conversion.
My wife and I have come up to this recently. I was seeking to become Lutheran. Yet we cannot come to an agreement on the Lord's Supper nor can we come to an agreement on Baptism. Right now we attend a baptist church, which doesn't get me wrong I love. I love the reformed church and they are good people. I don't ultimately agree with them though and there is a certain amount of pain involved. for sure. Haven't been able to get around this impasse. If someone has advice please let me know.
I'm a recent convert to Lutheranism, LC-C MS from the United Church of Canada, and am married to a Catholic. She is the love of my life and we have an understanding that we won't discuss differences between the religions and respect each others points of view. We're far apart on things like Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Communion, praying to Saints etc. but if you have respect and love for one another and both Love the same God you can be yoked together. Unequal or not.
Hi, this is my situation; been in a 11 year relationship we have an 8 year old daughter... I came to true faith 8 months ago, the Holy Spirit totally changed me I am in love with Jesus and wanting to follow as he instructed and live as free from sin as possible. My partner is not a believer, she actually very much dislikes that this change occurred and is sick of me talking about jesus... it has brought trouble to our situation, we are engaged, she won't accept marriage under God but only if under government. I feel we are for sure "unequally yoked" now, so what do I do? We have a daughter who is dear to me. The is the hardest situation I've ever been in.
I am a Lutheran in Sweden. Because it's the most atheist country on earth and the Church of Sweden, the largest ecclesial body here (which on paper is Lutheran), is functionally atheist, I can say I've learned more from your videos than from church.
The LCMS church we just left(we are now in limbo) does not preach or teach clearly about sex, marriage, or family. They brush past anything of substance. They currently have 2 young women dating/engaged/cohabitating with non believers. Yet it is ignored.
Mike Zeke: I commend you for leaving. As an LCMS pastor it angers me when I hear this kind of rejection of God's Word by a "Lutheran" (actually a RINO - "Lutheran in name only") pastor. Have you found a confessional Lutheran congregation at which to attend? I know there are areas where there are none to be found locally so driving might be required. I have a family who drive 1 & 1/2 hours one way to attend a solid congregation. Please inform me that you have found one. If not let me know and I will try to assist you in finding one. In Christ, Pastor Pettey
I wouldn’t say that if there are minor/mid differences even across denominations in a marriage that that would constitute being unequally yoked. The context doesn’t address cross denominations it only addresses the unbeliever and the non believer. That being said I would say that a Lutheran and a Baptist probably wouldn’t get along well in a relationship but both are still Christians but not unequally yoked.
@@deeds6193 1Corinthians 7:15 NIV But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; I checked many translations. One says divorce another not bound to the other. Another says free.
Do you imagine, youth and hormones being what they are (but not limited to youths) that some young men and women will not focus on their Lutheran beliefs and upbringing as a focal point of choosing who to marry and will end up becoming a non-Lutheran as a result since that is where their feelings and desires have led them?
I’d love to hear your opinion on faith and justification in the works of NT Wright. He disagrees with Luther somewhere, but I honestly cannot make sense of what he means about it in his lectures or writing. You’re so good at simplifying complicated issues. Exactly like you do here. Thanks 🙏 so much Pastor!! This was great.
And non Christians will present themselves as believers in order to foster a relationship with a believer. They will then begin to try to destroy that person's relationship with Christ. One of the many ways Satan battles the church.
I think that's probably more a helpful application and good advice than the primary application of the text. I highly doubt that he would say it's actually sinning to marry a Christian of a different confession.
If he was joking, why did he dive immediately into baptism and the Lord’s Supper? Both examples of the shared division in essential things for the Christian?
Lutheran who married a baptist here. I would say Pastor Bryan is pointing out sola scriptura here. This is the great Lutheran advantage over Baptist doctrine. Believer and doctrine are not one in the same. Hope that helps. Grace and peace to you.
Great video but I have a question for you. Why do follow a man who’s not Jesus? John 10:5 And when He brings out His own sheep, He goes before them and the sheep follow Him they will by no means follow a stranger but will flee from him for they do not know the voice of strangers. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give them eternal life. Not Martin Luther guys denominations will just lead you astray every one of them was invented by a man and yes Catholicism as well Constantine merged Romanism w Christianity in AD 300 birthing the idolatris Roman Catholicism. Follow the Shepherd Jesus Christ the Door
@@mikezeke7041 : Are you not making sinful assumptions (i.e., Eighth Commandment)? By offering this comment in this blog, you present as fact that because Pastor Wolfmueller is providing catechesis via this format, that he is not feeding and nourishing his sheep. If that was not your intention, it, nevertheless, is the impact of your words.
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I am a cradle LCMS member and I knowingly married an athiest 27 years ago this month. Good forgave me, but I live with a variety of consequences. I continue to pray for his conversion.
As a Lutheran beginning to study our own doctrines and theology in depth, your videos are wonderfully clear. Great content as always!
Thank God for Christian spouses especially Confessional Lutheran Spouses. God's peace be with you.
I love this style of teaching. Thank you for posting these.
More of this. Grappling with the text is always a true joy.
‘...advice’’. What a wonderful point to be made.
"Become a Lutheran. Easy." I really enjoy your videos, Pastor Wolfmueller!
Thank you pastor🙏✍️
My wife and I have come up to this recently. I was seeking to become Lutheran. Yet we cannot come to an agreement on the Lord's Supper nor can we come to an agreement on Baptism. Right now we attend a baptist church, which doesn't get me wrong I love. I love the reformed church and they are good people. I don't ultimately agree with them though and there is a certain amount of pain involved. for sure. Haven't been able to get around this impasse. If someone has advice please let me know.
Thank you for such wise teaching.
I wish all those contemplating marriage could see this.
Thanks you pastor
Great topic!
I'm a recent convert to Lutheranism, LC-C MS from the United Church of Canada, and am married to a Catholic. She is the love of my life and we have an understanding that we won't discuss differences between the religions and respect each others points of view. We're far apart on things like Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Communion, praying to Saints etc. but if you have respect and love for one another and both Love the same God you can be yoked together. Unequal or not.
Great video, I dig that Lamy!
thank you! i was going to ask what pen that was! seems like it writes like a dream
@@jeremoe0312 Glad to help! They're great pens, and probably the best entry point into fountain pens if you're interested.
Sooo beautiful!
Thank God for a spouse who patiently, lovingly listens to my deep theological ramblings. (Before she dozes off). 🤣 Thanks, pastor.
A great video. Well worth watching agsin.
Hi, this is my situation; been in a 11 year relationship we have an 8 year old daughter... I came to true faith 8 months ago, the Holy Spirit totally changed me I am in love with Jesus and wanting to follow as he instructed and live as free from sin as possible. My partner is not a believer, she actually very much dislikes that this change occurred and is sick of me talking about jesus... it has brought trouble to our situation, we are engaged, she won't accept marriage under God but only if under government. I feel we are for sure "unequally yoked" now, so what do I do? We have a daughter who is dear to me. The is the hardest situation I've ever been in.
I am a Lutheran in Sweden. Because it's the most atheist country on earth and the Church of Sweden, the largest ecclesial body here (which on paper is Lutheran), is functionally atheist, I can say I've learned more from your videos than from church.
The LCMS church we just left(we are now in limbo) does not preach or teach clearly about sex, marriage, or family. They brush past anything of substance. They currently have 2 young women dating/engaged/cohabitating with non believers. Yet it is ignored.
Mike Zeke: I commend you for leaving. As an LCMS pastor it angers me when I hear this kind of rejection of God's Word by a "Lutheran" (actually a RINO - "Lutheran in name only") pastor. Have you found a confessional Lutheran congregation at which to attend? I know there are areas where there are none to be found locally so driving might be required. I have a family who drive 1 & 1/2 hours one way to attend a solid congregation. Please inform me that you have found one. If not let me know and I will try to assist you in finding one. In Christ, Pastor Pettey
Can you go over how to looks at texts this way/mark them up for study? It makes sense when you do it, but I get lost fairly quickly
I wouldn’t say that if there are minor/mid differences even across denominations in a marriage that that would constitute being unequally yoked.
The context doesn’t address cross denominations it only addresses the unbeliever and the non believer.
That being said I would say that a Lutheran and a Baptist probably wouldn’t get along well in a relationship but both are still Christians but not unequally yoked.
I would like to know what kind of pen that it?
If a Christian finds themself married to an unbeliever they are not to leave. However if the unbeliever leaves the Christian is free to remarry.
Not true. A Christian can leave if the unbeliever commits infidelity in the marriage; it's Biblically justified.
@@deeds6193 1Corinthians 7:15 NIV But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances;
I checked many translations. One says divorce another not bound to the other. Another says free.
Divorce in that situation is technically “allowed”, but should still be avoided.
What if my wife is unequally yoked?
stay with her!
Do you imagine, youth and hormones being what they are (but not limited to youths) that some young men and women will not focus on their Lutheran beliefs and upbringing as a focal point of choosing who to marry and will end up becoming a non-Lutheran as a result since that is where their feelings and desires have led them?
I’d love to hear your opinion on faith and justification in the works of
NT Wright. He disagrees with Luther somewhere, but I honestly cannot make sense of what he means about it in his lectures or writing. You’re so good at simplifying complicated issues. Exactly like you do here. Thanks 🙏 so much Pastor!! This was great.
Hey, another Lutheran pastor Dr. Jordan B Cooper has actually done a few podcasts on NT Wright and wrote a book regarding it too.
@@jadenmarker8109 thanks 🙏 I appreciate it
@@donaldjacobson4184 You're welcome! Just look up the Just and Sinner Podcast and Cooper's episodes on NT Wright should be there.
@@jadenmarker8109 I found it. Thanks Jaden!
@@donaldjacobson4184 Awesome sauce
I would think idols have never lived.
Yes, I think this is a good distinction because saying something is dead implies that it once was living
And non Christians will present themselves as believers in order to foster a relationship with a believer. They will then begin to try to destroy that person's relationship with Christ. One of the many ways Satan battles the church.
What if there's no Lutherans man in your area? 😂 Like me? No Lutheran Church. So, is it my destiny to be single forever? 😂😂😂😂😂
It’s not referring to marriage
‘He didn’t take His own adv
Sorry but we’re u joking with the Lutheran and Baptist comment?
I think that's probably more a helpful application and good advice than the primary application of the text. I highly doubt that he would say it's actually sinning to marry a Christian of a different confession.
@@whosweptmymines3956 yeah thought so, and still good advice I’d say.
If he was joking, why did he dive immediately into baptism and the Lord’s Supper? Both examples of the shared division in essential things for the Christian?
Lutheran who married a baptist here. I would say Pastor Bryan is pointing out sola scriptura here. This is the great Lutheran advantage over Baptist doctrine. Believer and doctrine are not one in the same. Hope that helps. Grace and peace to you.
Great video but I have a question for you. Why do follow a man who’s not Jesus? John 10:5 And when He brings out His own sheep, He goes before them and the sheep follow Him they will by no means follow a stranger but will flee from him for they do not know the voice of strangers. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me. And I give them eternal life. Not Martin Luther guys denominations will just lead you astray every one of them was invented by a man and yes Catholicism as well Constantine merged Romanism w Christianity in AD 300 birthing the idolatris Roman Catholicism. Follow the Shepherd Jesus Christ the Door
TH-cam theology does not make up for putting the sheep on starvation rations
I'm confused by your statement. Can you expound on it?
@@currygirl7225 it’s not complicated
@@currygirl7225 meaning churches not operating normally and with live-streams.
@@mikezeke7041 : Are you not making sinful assumptions (i.e., Eighth Commandment)? By offering this comment in this blog, you present as fact that because Pastor Wolfmueller is providing catechesis via this format, that he is not feeding and nourishing his sheep. If that was not your intention, it, nevertheless, is the impact of your words.
Quite a gross passage in my opinion. 8:40 this is exactly the problem.