An Outsider Talks With a Lutheran Theologian (What do Lutherans Believe?)

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

This is part one of the interview - there was just too much to drink in here. The second half is going to get into some very challenging stuff about Lutheranism and Catholicism, so I hope you'll come back for that. If you want more straight-up Bible content, I'd be grateful if you'd check out the Ten Minute Bible Hour podcast. I just started it, new 10-ish minute episodes are available every weekday morning, and we're working straight through the Book of Matthew. You can get it anywhere podcasts happen or here: thetenminutebiblehourpodcast.libsyn.com/

[@revruesch]

Just don’t make us wait eight days for the next one! 😂

[@CrucialProductions]

@@revruesch However...8 days is a good resurrection/new creation number! So...it's probably worth waiting for!

[@revruesch]

Crucial Productions Ugggh...how can I argue with that! LOL

[@CrucialProductions]

@@revruesch 😂😂😂

[@williamgammeter5113]

Enjoyed seeing Book of Concordia on your book stack.

[@milo_thatch_incarnate]

Pastor Wheedon is doing it right. Because as someone who is not a Lutheran, I would 100% want to come to his church to hear him explain things. He’s engaging, he’s ready to laugh, he’s a good listener, and he _loves questions._ Please Lord fill the world with more pastors like him.

[@run4cmt]

As a lifelong LCMS member I want to thank you for finding a Pastor that so clearly stated what we believe. Nicely done.

[@evanoswald8997]

I grew up with my grandfather as an LCMS pastor and found it disheartening how many people especially from the catholic church’s were against Protestants without actually researching each protestant branch.

[@willcweedon]

Just to clarify: Lutherans in no way dispute the development of terminology; how could we? But the point of the Church’s refining the language was always to confess more clearly and accurately “the faith once delivered to the saints.” Jude 3. The doctrine itself did NOT develop; what developed was the way the Church sought to confess it such a way as to cut out misunderstanding and false understanding. FWIW.

[@WittenbergProject]

hey Pastor! thanks for this. Iv used it numerous times to as an intro to Lutheraism - Lex Lutheran on twitter... I tweet u couple of times!

[@WittenbergProject]

DJTripleThreat78 Lol. Lol. Thanks

[@simontemplar3359]

Rev. Weedon, just wanted to say thanks for sharing so much knowledge and with clear passion and love of Christ! I wanted to ask if there is a sense of reclaiming the ancient church in the minds of the Reformers. There are things that I can find in both the Lutheran and Anglican perspectives that lean more towards the Eastern Church. In fact I believe that there was a relationship between the Lutheran theologians and Patriarch Joasaph in Constantinople. Is it correct to say that the Reformers sought to return to original Christianity and to cast off innovations made by the scholastic movement within the Roman church? May He bless you and your ministry! Love from a brother in Christ, Rob

[@willcweedon]

Simon Templar yes, particularly in the second generation Reformers. Read through Martin Chemnitz’ Two Natures in Christ and you will be astounded at his reliance upon the Eastern fathers (whom he’s reading in Greek). A friend of mine once described Lutheranism as an Eastern Christology wedded to a Western soteriology. :)

[@billmartin3561]

David Phillips ...I find it odd that you say the pope can be infallible, but also speak against Vatican II, since it is official Catholic practice now...

[@ShownTheWay]

The guy who comes in at the 12 minute mark and awkwardly wave is the best! 😂😂😂

[@vandervsf]

laughed so hard when I noticed hahahahah

[@CrucialProductions]

Everyone say Hi to Pastor Gleason! He's awesome. :-D

[@shaunschulte2258]

I waved back. I'm polite like that.

[@kristinturner4377]

@@CrucialProductions My dad went to seminary with Pastor Gleason back in the day, and has one or two pieces of his artwork. It's worth noting that Pastor Gleason does stained glass work, and he crafted the beautiful designs on the doors at the entrance to the sanctuary, which are shown in the first video and can be seen behind Matt Whitman in this video. Hi Pastor Gleason, from Pastor Domke's oldest daughter! :D

[@bmac942]

Hi Pastor Gleason!

[@mish375]

This needs to be a series. This pastor is a phenomenal speaker.

[@andrews9695]

A series were he goes around talking to Lutheran pastors?

[@mish375]

@@andrews9695 Where he interviews Pastor Will from time to time.

[@BeccaSue-Sue]

FYI, Pastor Weedon has a daily podcast called "The Word of the Lord Endures Forever" 😊

[@mish375]

@@BeccaSue-Sue I should check that out. Thanks

[@Crazyathome24]

The U in Calvin's TULIP is Unconditional Election its Total depravity, Unconditional election Limited atonement Irresistible grace and Perseverance of the saints

[@vxskud]

I’m converting to Lutheranism because I love how straight forward simple and pure it is.

[@Bible_Loving_Lutheran]

Amen

[@nosharks1]

I came from Mormonism! Grateful I found Lutheranism (AKA The Bible).

[@BartendingAndBaseball]

Thanks be to God! Welcome!

[@beckycary7074]

My husband and three children are going on three years of being Lutheran!

[@johnbiesiadecki8980]

Rome sweet home

[@LuxInTenebris458]

If Jesus comes back between now and before you post the next instalment, I do hope he lets us watch the rest in heaven...

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Lol, you win the comment section.

[@danieldamore3187]

@Lincoln & Welland Regiment I think you replied to the wrong comment. I'm confused by the beginning of your comment. Yes, too many criminals have infiltrated the catholic church, because they feel safe hiding in the clergy. However the church does not promote this and believes those men are in grave sin. The bishops and cardinals who moved them around and tried to hide their actions are evil men too, however the true catholic church and believers in Christ are against these criminals and the criminals who allowed them to enter the church. Take a look at the good priests out there who don't get any media coverage, I know many of them and they are good people.

[@redavenger5094]

The Mark of the Beast is the sign of the cross, taking the right hand, touching it onto the forehead as the victim of the deception calls on the Three Unclean Spirits coming like frogs from the mouth of the Vatican.

[@BillB23]

@@MattWhitmanTMBH I don't think we'll care, at least not right away.

[@revruesch]

I’ve felt like one of my kids...constantly checking KZbin to see if this video is up. Really looking forward to this and thankful for the gift that Pr. Weedon is to the LCMS.

[@katrinagarrison9606]

I was the same way!

[@jsharp1701]

Same. "C'mon, Matt!"

[@mandy929cowboys]

Pastor Weedon’s new podcast is excellent!

[@bonniesmith3061]

I did the same thing every day

[@cao3465]

I would love to receive a sermon from Pastor Weedon. The way he articulates the word of God is truly amazing.

[@Mygoalwogel]

He does daily sermons on his podcast, "The Word of the Lord Endures Forever."

[@lufhopespeacefully2037]

Why does the Trinity not appear in the Bible?peace;iiii

[@nosharks1]

@@lufhopespeacefully2037 It does. It's just not called "The Trinity". It is in the OLD and NEW Testaments!

[@simonjohn9368]

My wife and I discovered historical/confessional Lutheranism after spending our entire lives at mainstream evangelical churches. Now we and our young family attend a LCC church in Canada. Watching this series of episodes reminded me of myself 3 years ago: discovering the mind-blowing beautiful simplicity of grace alone through faith alone in the work of Christ alone delivered to us through the Means of Grace. Brilliant.

[@minionman95]

Amen my brother in Christ. I’ve was born and raised LCMS but still get tears in my eyes when I even attempt to contemplate the deep and strong love God has for us in His undeserved Grace.

[@rickandrews2112]

I was baptized Presbyterian, confirmed Methodist, married ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America), but finally found the LCMS, and I am HOME. My faith has grown immeasurably thanks in part to the LCMS's diligence with scripture.

[@MIDiver67]

I took a slightly different path but also found home with LCMS.

[@zachbrauks5584]

rickandrews2112 one more stop to make....Catholicism

[@MrEdweee]

A righteous woman is worthy of praise! If mary isnt worthy of praise, who is?!? My Lcms wife appreciates the practical similarities of viewing/adoring mary the way she wants her children to view/abore her. Also she like to consider how jesus feels toward Mary and considers feeling the same toward her. Finally , all generations will call me blessed quoted Mary the Blessed Mother. We may ask ourselves, "Am I apart of that generation or am I apart from that generation?

[@MrEdweee]

@Tom Jenkins worship requires a sacrifice... do u have evidence of a sacrifice I make to Mary? Maybe you have different definition of worship?

[@MrEdweee]

@Tom Jenkins where in scripture does it say we are only to offer prayer to God.?

[@johnrevelation37]

My car broke down and I have been walking to church near my house for the last 3 weeks. I decided to check out the Lutheran church and it also happened to be Reformation Sunday (weeks ago). This video is an eye opener for many it seems and I have had a similar experience at the local church here. I am looking forward to attending again this Sunday! At the Lutheran church, there is a first, second and third reading (which could be an Old Testament bible verse reading, New Testament reading, and epistle reading... all of which are Christ focused. Just like all of the beautiful hymns that Bibically "bombard us with the word of Christ"). To me so far, the Lutheran church is like a beacon of light that's stands firm in history and relevant traditions that as so many protestants are quite frankly ignorant about. I am absolutely not Catholic... but I may be Lutheran! Thank you sooooooo much for this video. I am a subscriber to this channels and I was pleasantly surprised that this fantastic video was made. I am thankful to the Lord for this video and to the host and guest as well.

[@paulweiss4363]

Go to a Catholic Church and attend Mass. Don't reject the Catholic Church until you understand the Church. Talk to a Catholic Priest and get to know the Catholic Church from the source and not what others say. Also, those things you found in that Luthern service is because it originated from the Catholic Church typically. More than likely the readings you hear at the Luthern service are the exact same as the Catholic readings because of the Revised Common Lectionary. Vatican II implemented the formation of the RCL and in 1983 it was reviewed, adapted, and approved by various Protestant church authorities. Created because of the Catholic Church and then some Protestants approved it for their our. Also the Catholic Church is Church history 👍

[@johnharperks]

Yes, the Lutherans kept the godly bits and spat out the ungodly bits. That's what the whole video was about.

[@danbale4160]

@Denis Dominguez, you conveniently forget that Rome split with the reformers, excommunicating Luther and others for pointing out Rome's errors.

[@redmikey24]

As a lifelong lutheran I really appreciate you didn't leave us out and spoke to an orthodox lutheran branch as well. Looking forward to the next part.

[@billtalker3843]

Michael Schuller I am too! I was so afraid that he would speak with a heretical branch (like those that accept sin in the church). I love this video!

[@run4cmt]

What is the orthodox Lutheran branch?

[@redmikey24]

@@run4cmt any that aren't ELCA for the most part. So LCMS, WELS, ELS etc

[@evanoswald8997]

@@redmikey24interesting i grew up in lCMS which was very conservative but i didn’t know their were even more orthodox churches than us. I was always taught we were the most conservative among the Lutheran church.

[@olmeckrav]

“The doctrine does not evolve” I love it! One BIG reason why I’m happy to be a Lutheran.

[@friedsalmons8377]

And the reason I know I always will be. :)

[@ministryoftruth1451]

Tell that to the ELCA.

[@joshnosek6078]

@@ministryoftruth1451 amen as a Lutheran those people aren’t Lutheran they are like a mix with evangelical

[@ministryoftruth1451]

@@joshnosek6078 I'd say they are a mix with Universalism.

[@joshnosek6078]

@@ministryoftruth1451 could be that to. all im saying is the elca gives lutherans a bad look

[@NoBite2]

Also excited for this! Pastor Weedon was so engaging. Not at all what I was expecting. I really had no idea what a Lutheran church would be like.

[@robbarnhart2955]

Feel free to find a wels or lcms to go to locally

[@kayladavis4574]

My jaw dropped when he said his statement on patristics! 😂 Gotta love a bold and fiery Lutheran 😂😮‍💨

[@Hablizel]

I've been a Christian for over 50 years & I would have been sooo lost without the pop-ups. Great video as usual Matt. Looking forward to the next session.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

That feedback helps a lot. I want this stuff to be accessible, but also to push us to learn and understand new things. Glad that was helpful!

[@dashalpha]

@@MattWhitmanTMBH same here, glad for all the pop-ups as an LCMS Lutheran myself for ~20 years. They really help provide the context necessary to understand some bits of the dialog. These 2 videos are the first of yours I've watched, really enjoying them and the discussions taking place. Really helps when individuals have the gift of speech which the 2 of you really have.

[@blep301]

100% agreed!

[@RipleysSanatorium]

Ditto. Very grateful for them.

[@rustylind]

I’m one of those Missouri Synod Lutherans, this is good stuff. Great set of videos here.

[@scottmead7385]

Ryan Lindblom MS won’t except me.

[@BaumannJA]

I had the opportunity to visit St. Paul's and Pastor Weedon a few years back while on the way to Fly out of St. Louis from Springfield. Both reflect the very best of our Church body and it is wonderful to see them here. As an LCMS Lutheran, these are the very things we Hear and Confess each and every Sunday. Praise be to God!

[@Vote4Drizzt]

This guy is awesome, both enthusiasm for what he believes and clear headed explanation. I hope one day to be half as good.

[@andrew2715]

As an Orthodox Christian it’s surprising how much more similar the Missouri synod church is to ours than many modern Roman Catholics.

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

As a Roman Catholic, it is amazing to me how similar many confessional Lutherans are to more conservative Catholics.

[@esayli-vainio6698]

Quite simply put: confessional lutheranism is linked a lot with western soteriology (and sacraments) and with eastern christology 😄

[@mming_my]

@@esayli-vainio6698 Eastern christology? How?

[@shellieperreault6262]

The Roman Catholic church was on a trajectory that early Lutherans rejected. Martin Luther even exchanged letters with the Orthodox and considered joining the Orthodox church until it became clear to him that the two theologies did not match. The Roman Catholic church went on and had the Council of Trent and later Vatican II, but it is no accident that conservative, confessional Lutherans "appear" to fit somewhere between Traditional Catholics and the Orthodox because in many ways, they do. One big irony is that modern Catholics love to vilify Luther for "creating Protestantism" while many Lutherans actually are sympathetic with the Orthodox church's position that it was the Roman/Western church that broke away from the East and not the other way around. Any way you slice it, one of the biggest characteristics the three churches share is placing importance on correct theology and doctrinal boundaries. In this way, the Germans are just as stubborn as the Romans and the Greeks.

[@TheMechanocore]

@@shellieperreault6262 it sounds like you're making a claim that orthodoxy is protestantism. It is true that they broke from the catholic church but the catholic church views the eastern churches as not in communion but sacraments made through the eastern churches are valid. That's the difference between the great schism and the protestantism reformation.

[@zakkreitler8746]

Matt, As a seminarian at a Missouri--Synod Lutheran seminary, Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne Indiana, and I love your videos. I am super excited you found Pr. Weedon and I love your interview. Keep up the good work, brother. Peace in Christ, Zak

[@danielcunningham5604]

Thank you so much for taking the time to sit down with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and make a series of wonderful videos exploring both the physical building of the church and Lutheran theology! I Just wanted to say I was so excited to hear Pr. Will Weedon mention The Lutheran Church Canada! I have been a member of it since my baptism as an infant --- and hope to attend seminary to become a pastor in this church body --- If it is God's will! I really want to say that I am thankful for the dedication that the church has to preaching the central doctrine of justification: that by grace, through faith alone, broken sinners, are justified! and as we come to hear the word, and partake of the sacrament of holy communion we are forgiven our sins and strengthened in our faith! Hallelujah - Praise be to Christ

[@litlckrets]

Praise be to Christ, indeed!

[@jaredwagner374]

I grew up and was baptized in the Methodist church. But then I found the LCMS two years ago. Since then I haven’t looked back!

[@chrishasse3050]

I'm in the process of converting from Presbyterian to Lutheran...I CANT WAIT.....

[@guzzn9714]

Currently Presbyterian, but very intrigued about Lutheranism. Would you mind telling me what convinced you?

[@Jesus-isLord_777]

@@guzzn9714 Not OP but take a look at the Christology. Key differences there

[@jeffleach9023]

So you're telling me there's yet another in this series coming? Can't wait. Also, still appreciating that Book on Concord on the desk!

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

I was raised Roman Catholic and am converting to Lutheranism. This video was very helpful to me in answering the question, "Just what do Lutherans believe?" Thank you and God bless you! 🙂

[@chrispalo7028]

You’re a fool then

[@jakobi4971]

That’s wonderful! I’m a Lutheran too converted from Southern Baptist. I’m glad you and I can have fellowship together. For more research on our doctrines I suggest Dr Jordan B Cooper, he’s been incredibly helpful in my furthered understanding of our doctrine

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Yes! I have enjoyed Dr. Cooper's channel immensely. He is wonderful! God bless you! 🤗

[@jakobi4971]

@@benjaminhawthorne1969 God bless you too!

[@TheMechanocore]

What made you decide to make the change?

[@carlschneider4229]

To all my LCMS brothers and sisters out there: who else had gotten a three-parter? Eh?? But really, all glory to God for the precious gospel being shared so well!

[@emilyroberts4150]

I was raised and confirmed LCMS Lutheran and joined the Catholic church last Easter. I love videos like this; remembering my Lutheran roots reminds me to appreciate my protestant brothers and sisters in Christ and to pray for the unity of all Christians.

[@anthonygarcia3960]

You’ll be back.

[@emilyroberts4150]

@@anthonygarcia3960 Or you'll come home :)

[@anthonygarcia3960]

@@emilyroberts4150 Who knows? But if you want to know the truth you’ll be back.

[@anthonygarcia3960]

@Party Peetz True that’s why I came back to the Catholic faith a couple weeks ago.

[@anthonygarcia3960]

@@emilyroberts4150 I did come home lol best decision ever!

[@lutherserbe6435]

I can't believe how hyped I am about this, such a great video Matt!!!

[@appleoyellow]

Oh my goodness! I need more. It was just getting juicy! Can't wait for the next video.

[@danielgeb2752]

Thank you both for this interesting video. I love the idea to see those different angles and different denominations. As a Lutheran from Germany this topic is of course especially interesting for me. Oh, we need more Pastors like Will Weedon here in Germany. We desperately need a Reformation in the EKD (Evangelische Kirche Deutschland) over here. :-( Keep on the good work, both of you.

[@lutherserbe6435]

Hey Bruder. Wir haben eine Kirche in Deutschland, die mit der LCMS in Kirchengemeinschaft ist! Die SELK. Ich selbst bin vor kurzem übergetreten, falls du also an einer konfessionell lutherischen Kirche interessiert bist, schau auf jeden Fall bei der SELK vorbei. Wir haben eigentlich überall in Deutschland Gemeinden.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I am a Catholic, but after listening to this video I think I might be Lutheran too. Zero objections. Great, great video.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

@@alhilford2345 I am 67 years old and I have estimated that I have been to over 5000 Masses during my life. So I think I qualify as a Catholic, I have also read Luther's commentary on Galatians, and I have viewed several documentaries on Luther. I also studied some of his writings (more controversial) many years ago. Currently, I am witnessing a creeping crud of fanatical piety coming into the Catholic church which has convinced me that there is a very strong element in the Catholic church that does not know what the Gospel is. For that reason, I have increasingly listened to more and more Protestant teachers, and I have been more than pleasantly rewarded. Yes, I still am Catholic and I find nothing objectionable about Luther's basic view of things. My only objection to the current Lutheran church is that it lacks courage to stand against many of the things that are clearly evil in our culture. I am very tired of talking to my Catholic friends who always seem to resort to the argument: "We have the real presence and they don't." Wow, that is weak and pathetic, IMO. I prefer Peter's view of things in the Acts of the Apostles after he had the vision of the blanket descending from heaven full of all sort of creatures, etc. After this vision Peter declared he realized that all men who fear God are acceptable to Him. I agree with Peter.

[@spyroninja]

@@ronaldkulas5748 but you must acknowledge that Luther's basic view of things entails a schism from the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic church -- a rejection of apostolic succession that creates a new church which is in its nature at odds with Christ's church. This very schism leads souls away from salvation by offering a false gospel not in line with THE Church. Luther's theology is only similar to the Catholic theology because it's among the earliest to splinter off. Place Luther in the 21st century and there is no limit to the blasphemy he might believe in -- because it is his church, not Christ's. I pray you don't allow the liars and sinners that have penetrated inside the Catholic Church be the reason you are driven out of it. Retain what is yours.

[@justynagorka3972]

@@ronaldkulas5748 get hold of a good catholic apologetic. There s a reason why protestants kept splitting and splitting. They can all interpret as they seem fit, which results in numerous contradictory opinions. Bible isn't meant for personal interpretation! It's like giving a medical book to a random person and ask him to perform an operation. Its for reading and Learning but the ultimate interpretation is for the authority of the Church.

[@dragondov]

​@@justynagorka3972 They can all interpret as they seem fit, which results in numerous contradictory opinions. - Isn't that exactly what the Church does? The Popes and the Churches personal opinions throughout history have consistently contradicted eachother. The Church is and has always been a corrupt institution.

[@justynagorka3972]

@@dragondov I dont know.any contradiction. Sorry to disappoint you. We dont interpret as we please because we can err We follow the magisterium.

[@Ki5PGL]

Matt, I commend you for the boldness and honesty you bring to this work. Pr. Weedon has long been one of the most gifted communicators in the LCMS and he's at his best with an intelligent and critical interviewer. Thank you for introducing him to a larger audience!

[@joebaran2105]

Well Matt, seems to me you've found your long lost twin in Pastor Will, and by that I mean that you both share a talent for engaging presentation and you are both impressively articulate in your religious insight. I say that as a Catholic, and while I acknowledge the differences in belief between us, I also appreciate hearing incisive inquiries about and knowledgeable expressions of the faith of other religious communities. Truth is that we are still a long way from the unity that Christ prayed for among his followers, but at least now we are listening to each other, and your "Ten Minute Bible Hour" episodes are instrumental in that effort. Good job!

[@caleblott399]

Lutherans: "Yeah, it's what we do. We drink, and we know things..."

[@marku157]

As an Evangelical Free pastor I am enjoying learning more about different faiths within Christianity. Thank you for giving me a better understanding of another church tradition that I come in contact with regularly.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

High five Free Church friend!

[@johnharperks]

There's still time to get back to your Lutheran roots, E-Free guys! 😊❤

[@ServerGremlin]

Caught this video while it was still processing. Beginning to feel like a super fan.

[@CrucialProductions]

Same here!! :-D

[@ristoner1]

Me too! I've never seen that before

[@savealife5085]

🤯🤯now I have a hundred more questions! Wow loved this interview! I think my favorite part was when he explained Faith as a gift!

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

I came to the Lutheran church from the Baptist church because I was looking for more traditional, less contemporary style of worship. I'm still learning many Lutheran ways. This video is helpful.

[@GospelSimplicity]

"I'm a calvinist on like Mondays and Tuesday" oh my gosh I died hahahahah. Too relatable. Thanks for all that you do with these, absolutely love what you're doing on your channel!

[@darganism4338]

Indeed! I've said for most of my Christian life that I'm "about half of a TULIP," but Wheedon articulated a congruent position with so much eloquence I'll have to co-opt his explanation.

[@FreedomWriter-r1o]

Great to see a comment from Gospel Simplicity! I follow both!

[@sheliamcelfresh2797]

Looking forward to part two of Lutheranism. I am a lifelong member of the LCMS. Great Video! Always enjoy listening to Pastor Weeden.

[@TX2CO]

Thank you for this video, it was very powerful and helped me return to confessional Lutheranism

[@1517FILMS]

These videos are SUPER exciting! I remember how hard my own “Road to Wittenberg,” was, coming out of a conglomeration of Protestant traditions! Very glad to see you have the support of the entire LCMS as you ask these questions! Very exciting to watch!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@wanlam13]

So much stuff to learn. Thanks for displaying the meaning of key terms in boxes. Great idea.

[@MrTelecasterkid]

Matt, Another great video. being an Anglican Deacon I always assert myself to continue to learn as much as possible. These videos are definitely so very helpful and educational. I continue to tell all my church folks and friends about TMBH and the new TMBH podcasts!!! God bless you sir!!! You are doing a great thing here!!! I would thoroughly enjoy picking your brain for like a year! You have a ton of knowledge about a lot of different things.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

I really appreciate hearing that, and thanks for jumping in on the new podcast too. I'm just finding that there's only so much room for videos each month, and it's tough to work straight through a book of the Bible the way I used to in video format oh, so I figured the podcast would let me do as much of that as I wanted to and if anybody wanted to come along they could.

[@tomvansant848]

WOW, what an amazing interview! I went to seminary and I couldn't have told you why we read the church fathers. Well I can now. I'd have some other questions for MO Synod Lutherans of course, but I found Pastor Weedon (he looks so different from when he was on Star Trek TNG) amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@CrucialProductions]

I see what you did there... :-D The main difference is that no one yelled, "Shut up, Wesley!"

[@ConnorTerrell]

Lutheran pastors have epic facial hair.

[@djuicedvbladerrep264]

Hey I am thankful that you were curious and honest with Missouri synod, I am also confessional lutheran and our church belong to co-operation with Missouri Synod. Even as confessional lutheran, when I hear you talking with pastor Weedon, I get pumped up too...and to me, this's weekly normal stuff...but to hear it outside of my views...it's so nice.

[@JohnWhittaker]

Such good work! The questions, the answers ... all are engaging and drive the conversation to the really important things to discuss!

[@gregoryrobertson2806]

Great interview! It is so refreshing to see an interview with such integrity, honesty, and without loaded questions and set-ups. Wonderful interviewer and interviewee.

[@Jordan-hz1wr]

That's it. I'm a Lutheran now.

[@Mygoalwogel]

Nice to have you! Let me know if you're ever in Taiwan. We'll find you a parish.

[@ElizabethKnaus]

I stream KFUO to listen while working and have heard Pastor Weedon there-it is great to see his face! I really appreciate this series, thank you.

[@chrisstrobel3439]

This was very cool. It was listening to Paster Weedon and the others on Issues Etc. that moved me from Calvinism to Confessional Lutherism (though I’ve have yet to be confirmed due to illness and being house bound). I like the balance of law and gospel I hear at the Lutheran church services vs the law biased preaching I got for years at evangelical churches. Praise Jesus for Pastor Weedon.

[@CaptGiboo]

Another wonderful video. This pastor’s faith and love for Jesus is so evident, and so beautiful. We should all wear our hearts on our sleeves like this...especially for Christ! I’m a Catholic, and if there is anything I have learned from your videos, Matt, it’s that although we disagree on some important points, we are all brother and sisters in Christ. I look forward in faith to us all getting together in heaven one day for a beer. :) God bless you on your journey! I’ll pray for you...please pray for me.

[@thewanderingranger5046]

Thank You for taking the time to learn. So often many people outside the LCMS make judgements on limited information.

[@InYourNetwork]

Im a minnesotan lutheran and i would love to take a trip to listen to his sermons. This was an excellent video. Thank you for sharing the beliefs of the lutherans like this. May God bless you all. ❤

[@danielstouffer7831]

Wonderful interview. Pastor Weedon is such a knowledgeable and faithful man! Would love to see you sit down with an ELCA pastor to see the similarities and differences.

[@pinkroses135]

I bet it's a treat to see him at work. I gotta visit that church one day.

[@DiamondDustVIII]

As a Missouri Synod Lutheran...I can't wait to see the rest of this talk. Nicely done.

[@joyceelmer131]

While visiting my family in NJ, I visited a nearby LCMS. I have been Baptist ,to Methodist, and back to Baptist. Am now studying (on my own) , the Lutheran Church. In NC, where. I live, there doesn’t seem to be a LCMS, only ELCA. I’ve been binge watching You Tube Videos from Lutheran pastors. Also , I will be here in NJ for another month, so more time to learn actually in this LCMS.

[@mayganphynix8267]

I am an athiest who is fascinated by religion, and I love your channel! keep it up ❤

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Thanks!

[@sentientmlem727]

Welcome! You're not a fellow believer but you're a fellow human and you're welcome because of it!

[@krissmork]

Hey! May I ask, where has your fascination brought you over these past two years?

[@mayganphynix8267]

@@krissmork videos about Greek and other mythology, where the Bible came from etc. I was watching a video about Genisis and how it came from Greek and mesopotamian beliefs. Really neat to watch. Many videos I've watched recently are from the "Mythvision" KZbin channel.

[@krissmork]

@@mayganphynix8267 Oh, boy. Sounds like you're listening to secular sources mainly then. Not to argue, but be mindful that these claims are based upon there being similar imagry in the Bible as in other mesopotamian religions - but this doesn't prove the one coming from the other. An easy way to open up the possibilities, is to recognize that the Bible was written by people trying to convey meaning to those of their times, and thus resorted to use imagery and language that was familiar to them. If they believe in Ba'al, who was believed to be almighy, and soaring on the clouds of heaven, how would you as a prophet of Yahweh, the God of the Jews, convey that Yahweh is the Almighty God? By Yahweh riding on the clouds of heaven, for example. John did the same in Revelation, where he used similar descriptions of God as the Greek were familiar of in connection to Zeus: "The One who was, and is, and is to come". The assertion that Christianity or Judaism therefore originates from these religions, is a rashed one. Well, that's coming from a Christian, so hah! But a good source if this interests you still is a professor by the name of Michael Heiser, who has his doctrate in the ancient mesopotamian religion and languages (I with 99% certainty didn't call that by the accurate name, but he studied something of the sort. Very cool insights from a complete Bible and ancient religion nerd.) He is on youtube and had a podcast "the naked Bible podcast". He died to cancer recently, which is tragic, but his work is still being published. Anyways, thanks for the response 😁

[@holliehoover6223]

I grew up Missouri Synod Lutheran. Unfortunately I never experienced a pastor like this. I so wish I had. My mother and grandmother were so fixed on the rules, law and the exclusivity I didn't come away with the grace and love. The pastors read everything and it didn't feel like it came from the heart. As an older adult, I now have a personal relationship with God and after watching this video I would like to find a Lutheran church and pastor and reestablish myself.

[@linaso9739]

This Lutheran pastor is incredible! Really interesting to listen to him.

[@toddvoss52]

I grew up Missouri Synod. Very grateful to my parents for raising me in that Church (and for being god-fearing Christians). Crossed the Tiber in 2005 and joined myself to the Holy Catholic Church. Thought these two videos were great and am waiting for the next one. Saw your others and I think Pastor Weedon is the best and most engaging of your "subjects" so far. He's fantastic (I don't agree with certain points of course but he does set forth the LCMS view very well and with evangelical energy.). Great job on all these "visits".

[@JLLawrencethe3rd]

I cannot wait for that next episode! I love high church liturgy and hearing about the why's of things is so epic! I do kinda hope that they talk a bit about the sacraments and how Lutherans view them seeing as that is a big difference between them and most other protestants from my understanding. Oh yeah at 12:14 to 12:16 someone in the back pokes his head out and waves lol

[@Kingfish179]

Yes, Confessional Lutherans have a high view of the Sacraments, believing them to be divinely instituted means of grace which are to be received with faith in order to affect salvation.

[@nmiller731]

This was such a great interview! Thank you for doing this. Pastor Wesson is such an amazing witness to the Glory of God.

[@em1694_]

I love seeing you go through this process of visiting different churches and listening to what they believe! Keep searching for the truth 😊

[@MrWizzardx3]

So appreciative of Matt and Pastor Weedon in this conversation. Can't wait for the rest of it!

[@cayetano6547]

I literally clicked on the video maybe 8 times before it was actually uploaded lol...i Suspect this one is going to get a massive amount of views. 🙏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

It's always great when people show up for these things.

[@cayetano6547]

@@MattWhitmanTMBH I met Pastor Weedon in June for the Issues etc Conference up in Chicago. You and your team would be blown away watching all these wonderful christians worshipping as Pr. Weedon led us. Words do no justice to those type of experiences. Rev 4:8-11

[@jody2873]

Matt!...I don't know how I found to click on you tonight, but I clicked on your video because of this pastor you are interviewing! I saw him on Fighting for the Faith with Chris Roseborough, and this guy is an EXPERT with Old Testament types and shadows!! I've been Christian all my life and just now discovering and understanding the types and shadows of Christ in the OT and it is a life changer- I simply never saw it. Another idea for your list...deep dives into OT types and shadows. Thanks for your thoughtful questions to these men!

[@deedadee2]

I could listen to you two talk for hours honestly

[@crystallam7335]

This was such a beautiful exchange of ideas and lovely interview! So cleansing, thank you VERY MUCH!!! I’m in the process of examining whether I belong in the Lutheran church, after a lifetime of devout Catholicism. Love to all of you out there, stay well stay strong and in Christ 💗

[@lutherserbe6435]

Oh interesting sister in Christ! How comes you think like that? If you need any more information, I can maybe help on what Lutheranism is and what we teach. (Greetings from a confessional Lutheran from Germany)

[@mikedsjr]

I’m a Baptist who has been really unsure of myself as a Christian inside my own denomination I belong to. I have a great appreciation for Lutheran theology. Between this podcast and the the Crucial Conversation I have really started to appreciate where I’m at and also see the way to be ok with how to age or disagree. My stint in Calvinism really made me out of focus on what it means to love one another. I’m also ok with knowing my Baptist Faith has to be viewed as where I am and not how God mysteriously brings his church out of different denominations. Thank you for the podcast. It’s important for me to learn to love others more the way Christ loved the church, not build walls.

[@nataliesmith5086]

I too grew up in the Baptist/non-denominational tradition and have been a LCMS Lutheran for 1 year come Epiphany Sunday. The traditional and the focus on scripture so strengthens us. The tradition in that we have a history and are doing as the Apostles did and the central focus on the scripture and "grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, Scripture alone" gives us the ability to say "Glory to God alone". I feel like I have always been Lutheran and only formalized it this year.

[@davidcurtis2246]

Thanks for posting brother. I’m new to the LCMS church and also a new Christian. It makes a lot more sense why I am in the church I am. The Lutheran are onto the truth I believe. Good stuff

[@Christine__D]

Welcome to the Family of God! And the LCMS!

[@mchaywood83]

Absolutely impressed with his knowledge of church history. He is very articulate and this is a great interview!

[@parkerzurbuch]

As a catholic, I am very impressed and edified by pastor Will's knowledge, faith, and charity. These videos have helped me grow so much in my respect and love of my protestant brothers and sisters. We have a lot of differences, but also a lot in common. I love growing more and more respectful of others viewpoints, even if I don't agree. God bless! Praying for you all!

[@mizuza12]

Wow! Will be watching 10 more times. That was packed full of info.

[@amexicanladyonthesoutherncross]

Thank you, Pastor Will from a practicing Roman Catholic. God bless you Brother in Christ.

[@thunderstryken]

I love these church tour and interview videos. Great job and keep them coming!

[@calebcarlson1341]

This was a flippin’ awesome video. Looking forward to more with you and Pr. Weedon.

[@doubleedged]

This is great! 11 comments and 23 likes for a video that's still processing. Now THAT'S hype!

[@moveabledo]

I was sooo glad when you popped in at the end to say this was only part one! I absolutely wanted MORE by the end of this video. Thank you thank you, Matt!

[@jefweb5043]

Elephant in the room...I can't wait for your next video!! The dreaded closed communion! Your stuff is awesome, Matt. Again, thank you for the maturity, dignity and class you've shown. I'm a life long LCMS member, and am grateful.

[@Frenchiebozs]

as a catholic I still have a great amount of respect for really good Lutheran pastors such as pastor will

[@grampabill]

This guy is great! Love the church setting...very well done!

[@newporg6887]

I had a really crazy service call to a monastery on Friday, i fix boilers... but that call really made me think about God. I don't know which one to join, but thank you so much for this video..

[@jackjones3657]

As an ancestral German I grew up in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Their doctrine is sound. In my view they make a little much of certain tradition and ritual but I'm thankful to have had a sound Christ honoring faith foundation as a child. That is perhaps something getting harder to find in 2020 with many heresies.

[@haroldbailey9011]

Finally posted this! We’ve been waiting impatiently!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Refound my Luthern roots. Really recently. ❤️🤙

[@Anthony-vx6cs]

I'm thankful for this video, and it gave me a newfound respect for Lutherans. I'm a devout Catholic and really appreciated the clarity on what Luther actually taught during the Reformation; amazingly enough, many forms of Protestantism, as well as non-denominational and evangelical churches, have deviated significantly from his (Luther's) original teachings (and that of the Fathers...), which were/are actually much more in line with the Catholic Church's teachings than most modern churches are today. The key takeaway at this point as a Catholic is that this is no surprise (especially the part where the Lutherans believe themselves to be the true Catholic Church, which of course Catholics deny). While the Church was in need of reform at the time, the answer has never been, nor will it ever be, to enter into schism - the beauty of a magisterial Faith, is that we are all tied to the same source (with the same understanding of that source, ie. doctrine and dogma), but are allowed a certain measure of flexibility as to how we practice that Faith (ie. the 23 or so different rites within the Catholic Church all with varying disciplines). The multiplicity of denominations of Christianity are, while sad, no surprise. "[21] That they all may be one, as thou, Father, in me, and I in thee; that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. [22] And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given to them; that they may be one, as we also are one: [23] I in them, and thou in me; that they may be made perfect in one: and the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast also loved me." Douay-Rheims John 17:21-23

[@joelgarf2979]

Matt, Thanks for all you do! Please note that the LCMS has some different beliefs than the larger ELCA. Both are fundamentally rooted in the reformation but have different rules on communion. I was raises in the ALC which became the ELCA and am now a Southern Baptist. Love your visits to the different types of church bodies. Christ chose a pretty eclectic group for is disciples too.

[@electric336]

I'm very thankful to have found the Lutheran church.

[@AP-pp8ji]

Shout out to the guy waving into the video 12:9.😂😂

[@drakawinkle584]

Boy, if I had a pastor like him, I may still go to church. He's amazing! He definitely loves his faith and church. He's so very joyful in his religion. He's what a pastor should be.

[@videoettaceo8900]

Raised LCMS. Attended LCMS school through 8th grade. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.

[@intensity33]

Yesss, another part coming! Haha. Appreciate everything you guys are doing, and the way in which you discuss and dialogue is just an amazing display of brotherly love. We need more of this!!

[@DunateoRom8v37]

Nooooo. I feel cut off. I want more. Give more. Tx for your time Will and Matt

[@breckerferguson3990]

As a non-Christian, thank you for creating accessible content so I can learn more about the Lutheran faith, and for conducting your interview in such a manner that allows for the Pastor to express his faith without superimposing your own beliefs.

[@MattWhitmanTMBH]

Thanks Brecker!

[@Urnai7]

You made me love more my Lutheran Church. ✝️🙏🏻

[@jonvickery]

New to your channel and making my way through old videos (and new ones). Great work and I can’t help think that (for the videos I have watched so far) you beautifully center the videos around God’s goodness and grace. Even among denominations that would almost be seen as “fighting agains’t each other.” Very well balanced, articulated, charitable, and informative! Thankful to discover these types of channels on KZbin!