Lutheran Identity
The Book of Concord
This is the authoritative collection of the Lutheran Church’s statements of faith. For those desiring a comprehensive explanation and defense of God’s Word, these documents deepen ones’ understanding of Scripture, as well as the false teachings our church rejects. Read for FREE online.
Written by several theologians, including by Jakob Andreae and Martin Chemnitz
Luther’s Small Catechism
Written for fathers to read with their wives and children daily, this little book is a must-have for all Christians to study and memorize. Learn about the very basic teachings of the Bible (e.g. the Ten Commandments, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Sacraments). Read for FREE online.
Written by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
An Explanation of the Common Service
This is the perfect book to explain the liturgy (chanting, canticles, and songs of worship) to new members, youth, and even long-time Lutherans. This simple Lutheran liturgical handbook uses questions and answers to explain the meaning of the Communion, as well as the common Divine Service, Matins, and Vespers.
Teaching the Faith at Home
After assessing current trends in teens and young adults falling away from the faith after elementary school, Dr. David Rueter wrote this book to help parents understand their vital role in their children’s Christian lives. Find out why the historic model of teaching the catechism early in the home is key to keeping families connected to the Church.
Written by David Rueter
Outlines of Doctrinal Theology
Originally published as class notes, this book puts forth all the major doctrines of the Christian faith together with their Scriptural proofs. This is perhaps the most concise book on theological topics for Lutherans. A FREE online copy is available.
Written by A. L. Graebner
Christian Living
Man Up! The Quest for Masculinity
Gentlemen, the foundation of your role as a Christian man, husband, son, father is this: Sacrifice. Jesus is the perfect sacrificial man and the perfect paradigm of masculinity. Most importantly, His sacrifice obtains forgiveness and mercy for the rest of us men who are bound to fail in this God-given task to be good men.
Written by Rev. Jeffery Hemmer
Ladylike
The world teaches that anything men can do, women can do better, while also claiming that the sexes are essentially the same. How is a Christian women meant to understand her role? Join the ranks of the faithful, submissive, and joyful Christian women who build up their families, homes, and congregations in the midst of an aggressively androgynous world.
Written by Rebekah Curtis and Rose Adle
He Restores My Soul
Follow along the struggles of 12 real Christian women who looked to the cross of Christ in the midst of their suffering and temptation. This book always points the reader to trust in God’s promises, rather than indulging in secular “self-help” rhetoric.
Edited by Katie Schuermann
Ethics of Sex: From Taboo to Delight
This compilation of short essays is a valuable resource for all Christians, married and single, as they navigate the challenges of living in a world that opposes biblical truth regarding sex. Topics include: marriage, polygamy, contraception, sex education, homosexuality, and transgenderism.
Edited by Rev. Dr. Gifford Grobien
Devotional Life
Treasury of Daily Prayer
Organized around the Church Year, this massive book is an all-in-one tool for daily devotions. Every day has prepared Scripture readings, prayers, psalms, hymns, and devotional readings from the church fathers to guide daily prayer and meditation on God’s Word.
Edited by Rev. Scot Kinnaman
The Lutheran Service Book
The LSB was created for more than the church pew. It was also designed to be used in the home. In your own devotions, make use of Luther’s Small Catechism, selected Psalms, prayer services, feast days, and of course, over 600 hymns.
Seed Grains of Prayer
As Christians, we ought to call on our Father in heaven. But what should you say when you don’t know what to pray? These prayers from Pastor Loehe offer reverent, historical, and brief “seed-grains” of prayer for the Christian who desires to grow in prayer.
Written by Rev. Wilhelm Loehe
The Word Remains
This collection of excerpts on mission, pastoral theology, history, and liturgy, is well-suited for devotional reading. Loehe articulates the confessional Lutheran understanding of the church year, the Word of God, and matters related to the Christian life: faith, prayer, fellowship, worship, creation, and hope.
Written by Rev. Wilhelm Loehe
Reading the Psalms with Luther
This book includes the 150 psalms, Luther’s brief introductions to each psalm, and a suggested schedule for reading the Psalter. Luther’s introductions demonstrate how he understood the Psalter as a Christ-centered book and how we can use the psalms as our model for Christian prayer.
Written by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
Youth & Children
The Story Bible
Included in this children’s Bible are 130 biblical stories in simplified language accompanied by beautiful illustrations. The realistic art is used to fully engage the reader, rather than using cartoon artwork that might suggest to children that the Bible stories are pretend rather than real. Intended for children ages 3-7.
Edited by Gail E. Pawlitz
One Hundred Bible Stories
The stories are told in the language of the Bible, based on the ESV. Included are explanatory notes on the language where needed, a realistic illustration, 3 questions for reflection that are stimulating (not watered down or “cute”), and a memory verse. Intended for children ages 8-12, but can certainly be understood by younger kids.
Kloria Publications
These books provide Lutheran hymns for little Lutherans! Choose from 15+ books (both picture and board) to enjoy traditional hymnody alongside beautiful illustrations. Just a few titles include: “I Am Jesus Little Lamb,” “God’s Own Child, I Glady Say It,” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” and “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.”
You Ask About… Series
As teens ask questions about tough spiritual and moral issues, they need access to Christ-centered resources and caring adults who speak the truth. These three books use humor, compassion, and care to answer the questions parents and teens want to know.
Written by Rev. Tim Pauls
Church Fathers
On God and Christ
A concise book, On God and Christ, was written in the 4th century. It has remained to this day to be one of the clearest explanations of the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These five sermons were probably delivered as a series at the small chapel of the Resurrection in Constantinople.
Written by St. Gregory of Nazianzen
The Letters
St. Ignatius never met Jesus, but was taught the Christian faith by the Apostle John after Christ’s death in the 1st and 2nd centuries. On his journey to be executed in the arenas, St. Ignatius wrote several letters to Christian churches offering them his last pastoral care. In these letters he discusses martyrdom, instruction on Christ’s work of salvation, and unity among the churches.
Written by St. Ignatius of Antioch
On the Holy Spirit
Written in the 4th century, this book uses Old and New Testament passages to illustrate the nature of the Holy Spirit. St. Basil was instrumental in protecting the church against heresies that claimed the Holy Spirit was less than the Father and Son. His pivotal role at the Council of Nicea is treasured by the church today in the words of the Nicean Creed.
Written by St. Basil the Great
On the Spirit and the Letter
One of St. Augustine’s denser works, this book tackles the question of “Why did God write the Law?” This is a very pertinent question for Lutherans, who narrowly adhere to the Scriptures without falling prey to the errors that our protestant and papist friends find themselves. Written in the 5th century, this book deserves careful study and reflection today.
Written by St. Augustine of Hippo
On the Incarnation
This book has been treasured by many Christians over the years, including C. S. Lewis. It expresses with simplicity the theological necessity that the Son of God himself must became fully human. Written in the 4th century, this relatively short book is an enriching read for all curious Christians.
Written by St. Athanasius the Great
The Two Natures in Christ
Martin Chemnitz is one of the greatest Lutheran theologians to come out of the Reformation. In this book he explains how we ought to think of the two natures of Christ (the divine and the human), Jesus being both true God and true Man (hypostatic union), and the communication between his two natures. He wrote this book in the 16th century.
Written by Martin Chemnitz