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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Christ's Harrowing of Hell | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: The apostles' creed says that after his crucifixion, "He descended to the dead" (I've also heard ... A: This is a difficult question to nail down because of translation difficulties and paucity of ... | |
| Mary, the mother of God | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Lutheran, and have been all my life. One issue that is bothering me, is the one of Mary. My ... A: I can understand your troubles in this matter. I know many dear and respected brothers who hold to ... | |
| High Church Lutheran trapped in a Low Church Congregation | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: The LCMS parish I'm a member of is a large, modern and trendy congregation with a very contemporary ... A: Jesse, This is a common theme across many denominations in our times. It is my personal belief that ... | |
| Clergy | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: What are the type of clergy that the Lutheran church has? For example does it have popes, deacons, ... A: Carol, Lutherans confess that God has technically only established one office in the church, the ... | |
| Finding a Church Home | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I was formerly an Episcopalian. Last year I joined my local LCMS church because of the liberal ... A: Dusty, I am sad to say that this is a common dilemma today, especially in the wake of recent ELCA ... | |
| support | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: how did the lutheran church gain so much support so quickly from breaking off from the Roman ... A: Chazzy, I am not sure I understand the question. Support from whom? The German people? The ... | |
| Communion /Eucharist | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a Roman Catholic reading the defense of the Augsburg Confession and don't understand why on ... A: Kyle, I am not familiar enough with post-Tridentine Roman Catholic dogma and terminology to ... | |
| human nature | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: How could a perfect God create such imperfect people? ANSWER: Alex, This is a very common ... A: Alex, I am sorry that I can not answer these questions. We must speak where Scripture speaks and be ... | |
| human nature | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: How could a perfect God create such imperfect people? A: Alex, This is a very common philosophical question asked throughout the ages. I will try to shed ... | |
| Difference between Roman Catholic and Lutheran | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a practicing Roman Catholic, going to mass every Sunday. I have relatives that are practicing ... A: Kris, Rather than write out my own answers I will provide a few helpful links which address this ... | |
| salvation | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i confessed with my mouth that jesus is lord and was baptised about nine months ago but Im worried ... A: Kitty, Apologies on the delay. I'm not sure I understand the question. It is as if you asked "How ... | |
| LCMS pastor | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: My parents are very devout LCMS. Their church is has a older aged congregation and they really like ... A: This is a very sensitive issue but also a quite common struggle within congregations of every ... | |
| salvation | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: i confessed with my mouth that jesus is lord and was baptised about nine months ago but Im worried ... A: Greetings Kitty, This is a very common issue that many Christians have dealt with in all times and ... | |
| confessions | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: do lutherans go to confession? A: Luther says, "When I urge you to go to Confession, I am doing nothing else than urging you to be a ... | |
| Please explain... | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: Can you please explain this Scripture. 41While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked ... A: This is a passage in which Jesus is claiming his divinity and eternal nature. Compare it to similar ... | |
| lutheran vs.catholic | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: at a recent funeral service (at a lutheran church) this statement was made, we believe in the holy ... A: These phrases come from the Apostles' Creed, a confession of the Faith common among all Christians ... | |
| Salvation for Non-Lutherans | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Does the Lutheran church believe that non-Lutherans will NOT be allowed into heaven - Say for ... A: Carter, No! Thankfully salvation does not rest upon a church membership, logo, or title, but upon ... | |
| Archangels/Gabriel | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions to ask you, especially wanting the Lutheran perspective on the angel ... A: Lillie, The Angel Gabriel pops up quite regularly in many imaginative stories within church ... | |
| Hindu - Protestant concerns | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 y.o. Indian girl. I was born Hindu, but now I am considering becoming a Protestant. I have ... A: It is an honor and privilege to be able to share with you in the name of Jesus, our Savior. All of ... | |
| Hindu - Protestant concerns | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 y.o. Indian girl. I was born Hindu, but now I am considering becoming a Protestant. I have ... A: Blessings on your inquiry into this very important matter. Religious conversions of any sort are ... | |
| Creation and Evolution | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: If the theory of dinosaurs existing is true. Why are there not any living yet today? Why would god ... A: I am afraid I don't know the answer to either of your questions. I personally was not there at the ... | |
| ELCA, Lutheran Confessions subscription, variata | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am wondering why the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) does not embrace Philip ... A: It seems from the wording of your statement/question that you have a considerably different ... | |
| From whence I came | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 3rd generation American from Sweden and my family's genealogist. I found it curious how our ... A: While there could be many complex personal and individual reasons, I could venture a few guesses. ... | |
| Ecumenism | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: It was excellent. Anyhow, I have one other question that is specific to the Luther Church Missorri ... A: I don't feel qualified to give an "official" answer of the LCMS position but I can provide a good ... | |
| Liturgy | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for volunteering to answer questions for inquirers online! I'm not sure ... A: For full disclosure, I am an LCMS pastor. My church wesbite is at ... | |
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Jason Harris
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Expertise
I am an LCMS Pastor. I can answer questions about Lutheran theology past and present, Lutheran and Protestant church history from the reformation onward. I can address Latin to English translation questions in the Lutheran Confessions. I am also well versed in American Protestant history of all types.
Experience
I would be considered a "confessional" and "high-church" Lutheran familiar with more conservative viewpoints.
Publications
I have been published several times in Liturgy, Hymnody, and Pulpit Journal.
Education/Credentials
I received my Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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