Legalism in an Evangelical Church

Authors

J. P. Koehler, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Wauwatosa

Publication Date

3-1-1969

Document Type

Article

Keywords

law and gospel, christian life, legalism, sin, love, faith, st. paul, christians

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The essay that follows developed from a remark that the author made at one of the larger intersynodical conferences. The remark was to the effect that there is much legalism rampant in our circles, that the result is stagnation and retrogression in all areas of church life, and that for this reason sincere and general repentance is necessary before we may anticipate a turn for the better. The expression "legalism in our circles" was not generally understood. It was intended to describe one aspect of all our activity in thought, speech, and endeavor, based on a comprehensive observation of life and in particular on a study of history.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Koehler, J. P. (1969) "Legalism in an Evangelical Church," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 40, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol40/iss1/12