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Holy Baptism: Washed In God's Name -- Exodus 30:17-21, Matthew 28:16-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism -- The Nature Of Baptism
The First Article: God's Fatherly, Divine Goodness And Mercy -- Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 5:43-48 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The First Article
Holy Baptism: A Bath That Renews -- 2 Kings 5:1-3, 9-14, John 4:46-54 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sacrament Of Holy Baptism -- The Power Of Baptism
The First Article: My Duty To Thank And Praise -- 1 Chronicles 23:28-31, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 17:11-19 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The First Article
The Eighth Commandment: Speak Well Of Your Neighbor -- Proverbs 31:8-9, Matthew 18:15-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Eighth Commandment
The Second Article: Begotten Of The Father From Eternity -- Psalm 100, Colossians 1:15-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Office Of The Keys: Why Pastors? -- Exodus 32:1-14, John 20:19-23 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Office Of The Keys And Confession
The Second Article: Jesus Born Of The Virgin Mary Is My Lord -- Genesis 3:14-15 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
Confession: Confess And Absolve -- Joel 2:28-32, John 20:19-31 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Office Of The Keys And Confession
The Second Article: Jesus Is My Lord -- Daniel 3:19, John 20:24-29 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Sacrament Of The Altar: Given For You -- Exodus 24:1-8 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sacrament Of The Altar -- What The Lord's Supper Is
The Second Article: Jesus Christ Redeemed Me -- Deuteronomy 15:12-15, Hebrews 9:11-15, Luke 2:25-38 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Sacrament Of The Altar: Eat And Drink Forgiveness -- Zechariah 9:9-11 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sacrament Of The Altar -- The Benefits And Power Of The Lord's Supper
The Second Article: Lost And Condemned -- 2 Samuel 7:18-24, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 24:13-27 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Sacrament Of The Altar: The Worthy Dinner Guest -- Jeremiah 31:31-34 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Sacrament Of The Altar -- The Salutary Use Of The Lord's Supper
The Second Article: Jesus Purchased And Won Me -- Numbers 18:15-17, Mark 10:35-45 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Second Article: Protected From The Devil's Power -- Psalm 74:1-12, Revelation 5:1-10 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Second Article: A New Purpose In Life -- Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Revelation 1:1-8 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Second Article: God's Power Takes Care Of Me -- Zechariah 9:9-10, Ephesians 1:17-23 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Second Article: Risen From The Dead -- Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-20 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Second Article: What Jesus Does For Us Today -- Isaiah 66:10-16, 1 Peter 1:3-9 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Second Article
The Third Article: Called By The Gospel -- Isaiah 61:1-3 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
The Third Article: Enlightened With His Gifts -- Psalm 119:105-112, John 1:1-13 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
The Third Article: Sanctified And Kept In Faith -- Psalm 51:1-12 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
The Third Article: He Calls, Gathers, Enlightens The Whole Church -- Psalm 85, Ephesians 4:1-16, Matthew 16:13-19 -- James A. Lucas -- 2000
The Apostles' Creed -- The Third Article
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