This episode of "Faith Comes By Hearing," Dr. Cary Larson, call our attention to the theme of trusting God's plan of salvation amidst worldly crises and the contrast between true faith and feigned piety. While human experiences and emotions are unreliable, the victory over sin, death, and the devil is secured through Christ Jesus. We are to stand, like children looking forward to Christmas, joyously waiting for the final days of Advent and the ultimate promise of Christ’s return. For mo...

Christ Jesus' coming is ultimately good news for the redeemed, offering comfort and the promise of complete victory over sin and suffering. Rather than fearing judgment, we are encouraged to stand firm in the grace and promise of Christ, who is our Holy Highway. This Advent, Dr. Larson ask us to remember that Christ has already made a way for us, assuring that the ransomed will return to him with everlasting joy. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to T...

In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson teaches that Scriptures provide endurance and encouragement so that we may have hope, which is founded on Christ who fulfilled God's promises to unite both Jews and Gentiles to glorify God. This hope from God fills believers with joy and peace through faith, enabling them to overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit and wait for the return of Christ Jesus in the Second Advent. For more information about The American Association of...

The season is Advent seems to run in conflict with the way of the culture and is not what people expect. The coming of the Son of Man will be at a time when people least expect it, Jesus said. People will be marrying and living their lives just as in the days of Noah before the flood came unexpectedly. With this in mind, Dr. Larson encourages Christians to be in the Word of God and be prepared for Christ’s return at any time. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Chu...

God instructed the Israelites to remember the humbling and testing of the wilderness, where God provided for them. At home in the Promised Land, they were to remember the blessings from the Lord when they have eaten and are full, and resist the temptation of forgetting, which will lead to ruin. Dr. Larson reminds us to make Thanksgiving an act of humble gratitude and intentional remembrance of the abundance from God including eternal life through Christ Jesus. For more information about The A...

In the Gospel of Mark Christ Jesus describes the dramatic, undeniable event of his return. His first act as the returning King will be to send his angels to "gather his elect from the four winds," marking the completion of his reign. With this in mind, Dr. Larson proclaims the significants to the Christian what this means in light of worshiping Christ Jesus as King. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

Romans 7 describes the inner turmoil of the Christian who, made aware of sin by the good Law of God, is powerless on their own to consistently overcome sin's presence within their "flesh," leading to a desperate cry for deliverance. For contemporary Christians, Dr. Larson affirms that the struggle against indwelling sin is a universal Christian experience, however God's Word shows us that the moral law is useful for revealing our sinfulness but ultimately pointing us to our essential need for...

In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson explains how St. Paul uses the imagery of baptism to show that believers are united with Christ in His death, resulting in freedom from sin's power and the death of the "old self." This union ensures that just as Christ Jesus was raised from the dead, believers are also raised to walk in newness of life and are guaranteed a future bodily resurrection, making a life of deliberate sin incompatible with their new identity. For more informatio...

Is there a robe for you at the coming of Christ? Dr. Larson sermon for All Saints Sunday and proclaims to all that the words of Christ Jesus is clear as recorded in the Gospel of St. John: "And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”(John 6: 40). Blessed Feast of All Saints! For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

In the episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson establishes a profound theological comparison between the first man, Adam, and Jesus Christ. Adam's single act of disobedience brought sin and condemnation, resulting in death reigning over all humanity. In stark contrast, Christ's single righteous act brings an overwhelming abundance of grace, justification, and the "gift of righteousness." God's grace through Christ not only nullifies the effects of Adam's sin but far surpasses it, ...

This episode of Faith Comes by Hearing Dr. Larson proclaims that this divine perfect timing of Christ Jesus demonstrates the unparalleled extent of God's love, as He acted not when we earned it, but when we were still sinners and His enemies. Because Jesus died to reconcile us to God at the perfect time, believers have the secure hope that they "shall be saved by him from the wrath of God" and rejoice in the finished work of reconciliation. For more information about The American Association ...

In the Book of Habakkuk, we hear the prophet's desperate cry: "How long, O Lord?" as he witnesses a world consumed by violence and injustice. Yet, out of the despair of the prophet's complaint, God delivers one of the most vital declarations in all of Scripture: "The righteous shall live by his faith." Dr. Larson encourages us that as we face modern hostility and persecution, we turn to the sure and certain hope that our Lord, Christ Jesus has already conquered evil, and that we are sav...

In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Cary Larson addresses the fact that we are saved by grace alone through the work of Christ Jesus alone. Which means it is either Jesus does everything for your salvation or salvation isn't by grace and everyone has to work out their salvation. If one has to work towards salvation, who then can be saved? Paul is clear in his letter to the Americans. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

In this podcast, Dr. Cary Larson addresses the tendency for people to believe they can contribute to their own salvation, a struggle he notes was present in the early Roman church and is still an issue today. The purpose of God's law, as St. Paul states, is to silence every mouth and make the whole world accountable to God. Therefore, salvation comes through Jesus Christ alone, and it is only by God's power and mercy that we can do good and stand holy and blameless before Him. For more inform...

Dr. Larson continues in the series called "St. Paul's Letter to the Americans" examining the second half of the first chapter of Romans. Here St. Paul explains that humanity is utterly lost and cannot be saved except by the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Therefore all of God's wrath against sin was poured out on Christ Jesus on the cross, and those who have faith in Him are saved. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

In the series, Dr. Larson presents the importance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is presented in St. Paul's letter to the Romans. The emphasis in Romans on salvation through grace alone, through faith alone, through Christ alone directly addresses the persistent problem of hypocrisy and division, which have been and are issues in American Christianity. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson discusses how Christ Jesus admonished the Church in Laodicea and is a warning to contemporary churches and believers, this complacent church represents those who are comfortable and complacent in their faith, dulling their spiritual zeal and connection to God. But even in this stinging message there is hope that only Christ Jesus can offer. For more information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches go to TAALC.org.

In this episode of Faith Comes by Hearing Dr. Larson discusses how Christ Jesus commends the Church in Philadelphia for their faithfulness and perseverance despite their weakness, promising to keep them from the hour of trial that will come upon the world. Like Church of Philadelphia, Christ Jesus will acknowledge contemporary churches for their loyalty in keeping His word and not denying His name, assuring them of an open door of opportunity that no one can shut. For more information a...

In the episode of Faith Comes by Hearing, Dr. Larson discusses the letter from Christ Jesus to the Church in Sardis, a congregation that had a strong reputation but was spiritually dead and indifferent. While the other churches in Revelation received some praise alongside criticism, the Sardis congregation received none, as their faith was a "performance" for others rather than a genuine devotion to God. Despite their deadness, Jesus extended a merciful call to repentance, which the church he...

In the episode of Faith Come by Hearing, Dr. Larson examines Revelation 2:18-27 where Christ Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, who were tolerant of false teaching in their midst. In this account, Christ Jesus is clear that only true faith in Him and Him alone offer to liberty and freedom. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org