LUTHER'S THEOLOGY of the CROSS

An Informative Course

on the Development of Luther's Theology in the Heidelberg Disputation

August 11-15, 2007 - Harrison, AR

While the posting of Luther's 95 Theses is usually cited as the beginning of the Reformation, it was really Luther's monumental Heidelberg Disputation of 1518 that sketched out the contours of his Theology of the Cross. With a sharp distinction between Law and Gospel, this theology defines the shape and texture of how God deals with us in the walk of Faith in the Church and World.
This course is designed for the thinking Christian who is looking for clarity and greater understanding on how God reveals Himself and deals with sinners. If you are looking for real answers on these issues and for great discussions with like-minded Lutheran Christians, this is a course you simply cannot pass up! Join us!

The course is taught by a seasoned, respected teacher in the church, the Director of the Concordia Institute for Christian Studies: Rev., Dr. Steven A. Hein.


	Topics to be covered at this seminar:
	The Development of the Theology of the Cross The Medieval model of Salvation Luther's Monastic Struggles with Sin A Theology of the Cross and Theologies of Glory Compared and Contrasted The Paradox of God's Self-Revelation The Hidden and Revealed God The Two-Faced God Suffering, Masks, and Opposites as the Stuff of God's Self-Revelation	The Gospel and the God Who Creates What is Pleasing to Him The Gospel as the Righteousness of Christ The Obedience of Faith The Cross as Dying and Rising with Christ
	Cross-Shaped Faith and Life in Christ Tentatio and Normative Christian Life The Delicate Balance of Law and Gospel Distinctions between a Theology of the Cross and Theologies of Glory Examined	The Law of Life: God's Revelation of Death The Nature of the Path of Righteousness The Damnable Character of all Trusted Works How the Law Reveals the Death of Sin The Bondage, not Obliteration of the Will

As you can see, this is no survey course but rather will delve deep into topics of great relevance to you and I. As much enjoyment can be had in the study of the topic however, we'll have even more "after hours". Again we will promise some great theological discussion, after hours beer, some great meals, and fine fellowship at Wanda's lovely home, conference center and beer garden.

So sign up now and get your readings out of the way early. The syllabus and required readings are sent out upon registration... did we mention there is an early bird discount (until May 31st)? We guarantee great discussions with Lutherans from across the country (just ask anyone who's been to one of our courses before). Hope to see you there!