The sign of the cross belongs to the Christian, it is a gift given to each of us by Jesus at our Baptism. “Receive the sign of the cross to mark you as one redeemed by Christ the crucified.” The sign of the cross marks you as one who has been bought with a price. The sign of the cross marks you as one truly free from the devil. The sign of the cross reminds you of the price paid to redeem you, the very life of the true Son of God.
All posts tagged Baptism
Holy Cross Day ⎯ September 14
Posted by ScotK on September 13, 2009
http://scotkinnaman.com/2009/09/13/holy-cross-day-%e2%8e%af-september-14/
How Lutherans Worship – 2: Making the Sign of the Cross
In the previous part I said: “it is appropriate that all those who are baptized may join in making the sign of the cross as a remembrance of their baptism.” There has been some question about this. In response let me begin by bringing forward for your consideration the words of Dr. Timothy Maschke from [...]
Posted by ScotK on September 28, 2006
http://scotkinnaman.com/2006/09/28/how-lutherans-worship-2-making-the-sign-of-the-cross/
All Christians Who Have Been Baptized
All Christians who have been baptized,Who know the God of heaven,And in whose daily life is prizedThe name of Christ once given:Consider now what God has done,The gifts He gives to ev’ryoneBaptized into Christ Jesus! You were before your day of birth,Indeed, from your conception,Condemned and lost with all the earth,None good, without exception.For like [...]
Posted by ScotK on May 25, 2006
http://scotkinnaman.com/2006/05/25/all-christians-who-have-been-baptized/
Daily Prayer
The Concordia Theological Seminary community invites you to listen to the Morning Office held daily at 10:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The audio from the Chapel service is posted daily, and is typically available by 1:00 p.m. (Eastern).
Follow this link to get to the Kramer Chapel audio files.
