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About Martin W. Eldred
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Expertise
I have been a Lutheran Christian for 47 years and a Lutheran pastor for almost 19. I can answer most general questions about Luther, Lutheran History, Lutheran Theology, and a Lutheran approach to Biblical Interpretation. I am ELCA, for those who know what that means, and I tend to be moderate theologically. I hope that I can converse with those that are either more conservative or liberal than I, and especially with those who are really just seeking.

Experience
Pastors are "generalists" and generally have a working knowledge on many subjects. We are also used to working with a variety of answers from a variety of people. I teach a great deal, especially in the area ofthe New Testament. I particulalry enjoy the Pauline literature.

Organizations
I have been a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, an international gathering of biblical scholars and teachers, since the late 1980s.

Publications
I have written a few book reviews for the journal, "Lutheran Quarterly."

Education/Credentials
I have a B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University in Religion (Biblical Studies)and a Master of Divinity from Wartburg Theological Seminary.

   

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salvation video7/6/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: my friend & I decided to make a YouTube video based on an idea I saw on the Alpha Project. Would ...
  A: Good evening Greg, I'm not sure if it was just my connection, but I had a very hard time hearing ...
communion6/23/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: I asked a question once before regarding my daughter attending a Luthern High School and she is ...
  A: Olga: This is not a yes or no answer. There are different Lutheran High Schools belonging to ...
school6/23/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: My daughter has gone to catholic school since she was 3. She is now entering 9th grade High School. ...
  A: Olga: While there are significant differences between Catholics and Lutherans, we are still closer ...
Lutheran Baptism / Catholic wedding6/19/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: My sisters and I were raised Catholic and in our early teens were baptized at a Lutheran church (for ...
  A: So long as baptism is done in the name of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and with water, ...
Remarriage6/16/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I am a divorced catholic, my fiance is a divorced Lutheran, can we get remarried in a Lutheran ...
  A: Laura, I suppose the short answer is, "probably." There is no canon law among Lutherans, akin to ...
Predestination6/13/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: Do the Lutherans honour the virgin Mary the same way the Catholics do by singing praises to her and ...
  A: Yes, we do. Luther was an Augustinian monk and priest, in addition to his doctoral status in Holy ...
Virgin Mary6/9/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: Do the Lutherans honour the virgin Mary the same way the Catholics do by singing praises to her and ...
  A: There is a broad spectrum of private piety among Lutherans regarding the Blessed Virgin, which ...
Lutheran baptism6/8/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I am currently a practicing Catholic but am looking at the Lutheran religion since it is closely ...
  A: The similarities between Lutheran and Roman expressions of the Christian religion reflect our common ...
Pastor remarry6/5/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: My wife started going to a Lutheran church four months ago. She has fallen in love with her pastor ...
  A: My prayers go out to you-- this is a scandal of epic proportions. There will be great brokeness and ...
Luthern baptism6/3/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: Does an adult get baptized when changing from Catholic to luthern religion? Can a godparent for a ...
  A: Pat: An adult converting from being Catholic to being Lutheran is not re-baptized. Lutherans ...
Eucharist5/28/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If the bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus how come the bread and wine are then eaten ...
  A: The question of hair and clothing; etc. can best be allocated to the realm of contemporary cultural ...
Faith, the Church and Me5/26/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: I am Lutheran who has found himself disillusioned with the Church. When I was young, I was a member ...
  A: Rob: I am so sorry to hear of your pain, disappointment, and disillusionment with the church. To ...
about lutherans ?5/26/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: how are you,sorry for i still learning English, can you tell me what the difference between baptist ...
  A: While a long examination is better left for another forum, I'll take a quick stab at the ...
remarriage5/21/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I am a divorced Catholic. I remarried a divorced Lutheran. I have experienced much conflict and ...
  A: child of God, The quandary you find yourself in is not unique-- these same questions and pains have ...
divorce and remarriage5/21/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: I am a divorced Catholic. I remarried a divorced Lutheran. I have experienced much conflict and ...
  A: Alice: Thank you for your question. I am so sorry for the trouble you have experienced from others ...
Why be Lutheran5/21/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: I realize that I'm asking a question that really can't be answered because it is something I have to ...
  A: Dusty: Thank you for your question. Why am I a Lutheran? For one, that is the denomination in ...
Eucharist5/20/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If the bread and wine are the body and blood of Jesus how come the bread and wine are then eaten ...
  A: For Lutherans, Christ's real presence in the Eucharist does not ontologically change the bread and ...
method of baptism5/19/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If in baptism we are dead and buried with Lord Jesus, does this not mean that baptism should be done ...
  A: Arjan: Great question. The way in which I read Hebrews 11 is that we are now called to live a life ...
ECLA vs Catholic5/16/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: what are the differences between the two?
  A: Kyle: Thank you for your question. I will try and give you a brief outline of the basics of ...
Lutheran dating a catholic5/16/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: I am 17 and I an thinking of/dating a catholic she's 15 but I don't know what to expect with this ...
  A: Kyle: The issue between a Catholic, and an ELCA Lutheran would be more from the RC Church. They ...
Lutheran Grandparents & Catholic Grandson5/16/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: We are facing a very uncomfortable situation. We are Lutherans and out Daughter married a Catholic. ...
  A: Grace and peace to you, brother Ken. This must be terribly painful-- as I cast my mind forward to ...
school hiearchy5/14/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: The school my children attend has a principal, head pastor, church board of elders and NO school ...
  A: Michelle: You did not state what type of school it is, but I will assume it is a Lutheran school. ...
attending a Catholic funeral5/13/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: A dear friend of mine passed away last night and will be having a Catholic funeral. I am an LCMS ...
  A: Crystal Good question. It sounds like you are right on track. I would not participate in ...
method of baptism5/13/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If in baptism we are dead and buried with Lord Jesus, does this not mean that baptism should be done ...
  A: Basically, we follow Jesus' commandment at the end of the gospel of Matthew: "Go and make ...
method of baptism5/11/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If in baptism we are dead and buried with Lord Jesus, does this not mean that baptism should be done ...
  A: Arjan: Thank you for your question. You raise and excellent point--it is said that Luther himself ...
Lutheran vs. Evangelical Lutheran5/7/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I was raised Catholic and never thought I'd change faiths because of my family. More and more ...
  A: Grace and peace to you! When attempting to understand the different branches of the Reformation, it ...
What should a Lutheran expect at a Catholic vigil service?5/5/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: Rev. Eldred: I am a practicing Lutheran (LCMS) who will be attending a Vigil service to show ...
  A: Jesse: Thank you for your question. I must confess that I am not certain exactly what you may ...
mainline/evangelical5/5/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: I attend an Assemblies of God church, and in my area there are a very large number of ELCA churches. ...
  A: Shaun: Thank you for your question. First, I am sorry that people poke fun at your beliefs. Even ...
Divorce/remarriage4/28/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: I was raised in a ALC (ELCA) church. I was baptized and confirmed. I had an abortion I didn't want ...
  A: Jane: First of all, thank you for sharing your journey. It sounds as if you are finally at a ...
Divorce/remarriage4/28/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: I was raised in a ALC (ELCA) church. I was baptized and confirmed. I had an abortion I didn't want ...
  A: Jane: I am sorry to hear of your past experience(s). I am also very disappointed and saddened to ...
Divorce/remarriage4/28/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I was raised in a ALC (ELCA) church. I was baptized and confirmed. I had an abortion I didn't want ...
  A: beloved Child of God, My heart breaks for what you've been through-- for the poor counsel you ...
protestents4/24/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: do Protestants get confirmed? what is the difference Protestants and Lutherans?
  A: Lutherans, like Christians in many traditions, practice or celebrate the sacred rite (some say ...
What do Lutherans call their church leader4/16/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: Do Lutherans call their Ministers "Priests" as the Catholics do?
  A: Peggy: I am sorry for the delay, thank you for your question. For the most part, Lutherans (at ...
Divorced couple church wedding4/14/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I was raised a catholic was married by a justice of peace. I am divorced and currently dating a ...
  A: A couple thoughts I would share, and then a recommendation. First, Lutherans don't have the same ...
Tree of Knowledge4/11/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: If God didn't want Adam and Eve to eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil why did He create ...
  A: Alex: Thank you for your great question. It does seem as if God is setting up Adam and Eve, ...
hell and the devil4/6/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: do Lutherans belive in these things?
  A: Edward: The conservative groups of Lutherans accept hell and Satan as real. The more liberal ...
Inter-faith/inter-cultural wedding4/6/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: Rev. Eldred, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am a non-practicing Lutheran ...
  A: Eric: Thank you for your question and congratulations on your pending wedding. Sorry that I have ...
alternative worship4/4/2009Gordon F. Stoneburner
  Q: I was passing a Lutheran church that advertised an "alternative worship" beginning soon on Sundays. ...
  A: Rose: Traditional worship is based on the church liturgy. It is usually taken from the hymnal. ...
Confirmation4/3/2009Brad Varvil
  Q: I come from a Lutheran background and started confirmation with my church but before we finished my ...
  A: Lisa, My heart breaks for your situation. Here are a few thoughts that may be of help. As you may ...
Lutheran religion4/1/2009Martin W. Eldred
  Q: where did lutheran religion first started? what was the reason for Martin Luther separated from the ...
  A: Berenisse: Thank you for your question. The Christian denomination known as "Lutheranism" began ...

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