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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Interpretations | 2/2/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: I'm a RC who has really put a lot of thought in joining a Lutheran Church (ELCA) but I have a ... A: Shawn, You have a very good question. Thank you for asking! The answer has a number of facets, so ... | ||
| Worship and follow who? | 2/2/2012 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I'm a RC who has really put a lot of thought in joining a Lutheran Church (ELCA) but I have a ... A: Shawn, Thanks for your question. Your questions about the validity of Lutheran and protestant ... | ||
| Grape Juice at Communion | 1/25/2012 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I'm curious about something. We're LCMS and we have Wine during our communion but we also have a ... A: Sam, Thanks for the follow-up. I'm glad my initial answer was helpful to you. I want to start ... | ||
| Grape Juice at Communion | 1/24/2012 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I'm curious about something. We're LCMS and we have Wine during our communion but we also have a ... A: Sam, Thanks for your question. In an effort to respond to medical needs such as drug interaction, ... | ||
| Birthdays | 1/24/2012 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I am an xJW that makes me an apostate in their eyes Ok. Well I do have this one question. the other ... A: Harry, Thanks for your question. I rejoice to hear that you have been delivered from the false ... | ||
| why has the 2nd Commandment been changed or deleted | 1/23/2012 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I was raised baptist and have been a member of a very wonderful lutheran congregation. I just ... A: Felicia: Thank your for your question. You raise a great point. The original text of the Bible ... | ||
| Women Elders? | 1/13/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: I'm in the LCMS too. I'm glad to see that you're orthodox and true to the traditional doctrines! I ... A: Bell, Thank you for the kind words. When I write, I also write for the people who just come and ... | ||
| Worship Styles | 1/13/2012 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: Pr. Peterson, I came into the Lutheran church (LCMS) several years ago. I've always been thankful ... A: Tanya, Thanks for your question. Although there is a great deal of unity in the LCMS on matters ... | ||
| death penalty | 1/12/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: I appreciate your last response and am interested to hear that your husband was at one time ... A: Richard, I have to be a little bit careful. The conversation can easily exceed the time I have to ... | ||
| death penalty | 1/12/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: I appreciate your last response and am interested to hear that your husband was at one time ... A: Richard, I'm glad to hear from you again. My interest in being thorough actually goes back to high ... | ||
| Concentration of Lutheran Church | 1/11/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: I am doing an assignment on Lutheranism for my World Religion course. I actually have a few ... A: Darlin, We're not supposed to help with homework questions, so you will need to do the research ... | ||
| bible accuracy | 1/8/2012 | Pat G |
| Q: correct me if i am wrong, but if you believe in literal translation of the bible, then do you ... A: Richard, Your question doesn't sound serious to me, but I will give you a serious answer anyway. I ... | ||
| Lutherans vs. Non-Denominational | 12/28/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: Can you tell me the differnces between the Lutheran and Non-Denominational faiths and their ... A: Kris: Thank you for your question. "Non-Denominational" churches, are by definition, a little ... | ||
| Herod Death | 12/19/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: In Matthew 2:19 Joseph was called out of Egypt after Herod dies. In Luke 23:7 Pilate sends Jesus to ... A: Karl: Thank you for your question. In short, the answer lies with multiple rulers with the same ... | ||
| Eucharist | 12/18/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: Rev. Peterson, I’m a Methodist, but I frequently worship our Lord in a small Episcopal parish. I ... A: Eric, Thanks for your question. Whether or not to participate in communion when visiting a ... | ||
| Eucharist | 12/18/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: Rev. Eldred, I’m a Methodist, but I frequently worship our Lord in a small Episcopal parish. I ... A: Eric: Thank you for your question; I have actually been pandering it most of the day today. I ... | ||
| "Mixed" Marriage follow-up | 12/5/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I've been with my fiance for four years. He is a lifelong devoted Catholic and I am Lutheran. I ... A: Rachel, I applaud your willingness to thoughtfully discern these matters and to discuss them ... | ||
| Why? | 11/30/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I've often wondered about something concerning receiving our salvation through our belief that ... A: It's hard to say if Jesus' (potentially shorter than normal) death by crucifixion was an act of ... | ||
| Bible Story? | 11/30/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: My name is Butch Fritze. I went to St. John's Academy and College in Winfield in the late 60's and ... A: I resent my first answer, but will be post it here as well, just in case that one doesn't come ... | ||
| Rich Man Parable | 11/30/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I'm sorry if you have received this question more than once, but it says you are to receive a ... A: This was my first answer. Don't know why it did not come through. Johnny: I owe you a great ... | ||
| "Mixed" Marriage | 11/29/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I've been with my fiance for four years. He is a lifelong devoted Catholic and I am Lutheran. I ... A: Rachel, Thanks for your question. You are not alone in facing these sorts of questions as ... | ||
| Why? | 11/28/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I've often wondered about something concerning receiving our salvation through our belief that ... A: Butch, Thanks for your question. Many people find themselves asking this same question because it ... | ||
| Bible Story? | 11/26/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: My name is Butch Fritze. I went to St. John's Academy and College in Winfield in the late 60's and ... A: Butch/Johnny: I know that this is the earlier version same question I just answered, but I will ... | ||
| Blessing of animals | 11/25/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I just finished reading the Smalcald Articles, and noticed the last paragraph says, "...there are ... A: Stuart: You raise an excellent point. I have participated in a few of these Blessing the Pets ... | ||
| Confusing Bible Verses | 10/28/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I'm an LCMS Lutheran. I know that we strongly believe that we're saved by faith alone. However, I ... A: Jake, Thanks for your question. The verses you mention, along with several others can be very ... | ||
| German childrens prayer. | 10/20/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I spoke German as a child. I remember a prayer and several songs and poems I learned as a child. I ... A: Caroline: Thank you for sharing your childhood prayer. Those prayers stay with us for a long time. ... | ||
| marriage | 10/8/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: i was married for 23 years to a wonderful woman,we are both roman catholics ireland.however life ... A: Rob, Thanks for your question. You will find that the Lutheran approach to divorce and remarriage ... | ||
| Lutheran/Catholic wedding | 9/8/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: I'm a Catholic and my fiancée is Lutheran. I'm baptized and have received the First Communion, but ... A: Hector, This is a question you will need to ask the pastor. It will be up to him whether to marry ... | ||
| Unforgivable sin | 9/4/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: I recently came across the unforgivable sin in my reading and its got me rather anxious. Looking on ... A: Michael, Thanks for your question. The "unforgivable sin" is a topic that has been troubling for ... | ||
| Lutheran rosary | 8/29/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: firstly I do understand the stance the Lutheran Church has on the 'rosary' as an implement of ... A: Jeanine, You didn't ask a question, but I'll make a comment. Please know that I am not a pastor. I ... | ||
| Am I still Catholic? | 8/28/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: Peterson; I am a lifelong catholic, but have recently become 'disllisioned' with the Catholic ... A: Janette, Thanks for your question. I am sorry that you are facing the kind of difficulties you ... | ||
| Forgiveness of Sins in Communion | 8/18/2011 | Rev. Jason P. Peterson |
| Q: Several of my relatives are in the Churches of Christ. They are very critical of many Lutheran ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding. My wife and I recently returned home from the birth of our ... | ||
| Eschatology | 8/13/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: I am an LCMS Lutheran. I grew up in different non-denominational evangelical churches. We heard a ... A: Anon, The Missouri Synod takes an amillennial position, which is to say that the Lutheran ... | ||
| marrying outside of state | 7/10/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I am a pastor of 30 years. I had a former parishioner come to me and confessed living with another ... A: Dan: Thank you for your question. You are right, this is a tough one. I can only offer my best ... | ||
| Closed Communion | 7/10/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: I am aware that many LCMS congregations practice "Open Communion"-especially on the east & west ... A: *sigh!* I have to tell you I get rather urped at people who make false analogies. A lot of this ... | ||
| Closed Communion | 7/9/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: I am aware that many LCMS congregations practice "Open Communion"-especially on the east & west ... A: Greetings. Doctrines are teachings. Teachings are based on a careful study of the Bible, to ... | ||
| Closed Communion | 7/9/2011 | Pat G |
| Q: I am aware that many LCMS congregations practice "Open Communion"-especially on the east & west ... A: sig arnesen, I can offer my personal opinion. I believe in close communion. The Bible warns us ... | ||
| Gay Clergy/etc; | 7/8/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: I will be a new member to the ELCA Church, but do not believe in Gay Clergy or Marriage...am I ... A: Shawn: Thank you for your question. Yes, you will be welcomed into your ELCA fellowship even if you ... | ||
| Matthew 11 - Sirach | 6/23/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: Nice to meet you. A small intro Im studying the Bible and generally religions. My study is totally ... A: Christaras: Thank you for your question. I have been on holiday, and am away from my library, but ... | ||
| the garden of eden | 6/21/2011 | Martin W. Eldred |
| Q: How old was adam and eve when they were kicked out of the garden of eden A: Charles: Thank you for your question. According to the Bible, the ages of either Adam or Eve or ... | ||
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Rev. Jason P. Peterson
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Expertise
I welcome the opportunity to answer questions regarding the beliefs and practices Lutheran Christians, especially questions comparing Lutherans with other Christian denominations or questions which contrast between various kinds of Lutherans. I am especially familiar with the more conservative Lutheran denominations (LCMS, ELS, WELS, etc.). I also take a great interest in examining new Christian movements and popular trends in Christianity from a Lutheran perspective. In addition, I can answer most questions about the original Greek text of the New Testament and its meaning, as well as questions regarding liturgy, evangelism, and preaching. A special area of interest in my ministry is race track chaplaincy/ministry, and I would love to provide information and guidance for anyone interested in this area.
Experience
I have been a pastor in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod for the past six years at St. John's Lutheran Church in Burt, IA. I currently serve as chairman of the Personal Missions Subcommittee in the Missouri Synod's Iowa District West and as Track Chaplain at Algona Raceway in Algona, IA. I also write as a religion columnist for two local newspapers.
Organizations
Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod
Publications
Algona Upper Des Moines (newspaper)
Bancroft Register (newspaper)
Education/Credentials
B.A. Concordia University - Ann Arbor, MI (Biblical Languages)
M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN (Exegetical Theology, Pastoral Ministry & Missions)
Past/Present Clients
Zion Lutheran Church (Columbia City, IN)
Zion Lutheran Church (Altamont, IL)
St. John's Lutheran Church (Burt, IA)
Zion Lutheran Church (Lu Verne, IA)
Algona Raceway (IA)
Fairmont Raceway (MN)
Hancock County Speedway (Britt, IA)
Clay County Fairgrounds Raceway (Spencer, IA)
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