What-Not: The Podcast Q&A: The Lutheran Church in crisis? Adam and Eve Christians? How to honor dishonorable parents?
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Jul 1, 2025 Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller tackles intriguing questions about the real presence in the Lord's Supper and whether Adam and Eve can be considered Christians. He discusses how Lutherans view end-times prophecies and the complexities of honoring parents who may be dishonorable. The conversation also addresses the current state of the Lutheran Church, exploring challenges in church leadership and demographics while offering insights into divine mercy and the journey of healing through the gospel.
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Gospel Heals Both Sin & Shame
- The gospel comforts victims of sin, not just sinners themselves.
- Jesus died for sins committed against us, offering healing and forgiveness to those hurt by others.
Adam and Eve as First Christians
- Adam and Eve’s faith is indicated by Eve’s belief that her first son was the promised Savior.
- This signals they had faith in God's first gospel promise, making them the first Christians.
Lutheran View of End Times Prophecy
- Lutheran eschatology sees Daniel’s 70th week prophecy as fulfilled by Jesus’ baptism, death, and Stephen’s stoning.
- It rejects dispensationalism’s pause theory, offering a more natural, literal prophecy interpretation.
