32 pg. devotional journaling experience that will challenge youth and young adults to integrate the reading of Scriptures, journaling, and planning, through an interaction conversation (with God) as they explore their own identity in Christ. Eight weeks of challenge, affirmation, reflection, and action will help them grow and assure them of Christ's everlasting love for them. Useful individually or in a group setting, this experience provides opportunities to engage teens fully as they reflect and learn about their true identity in Christ.

Book measures - 5-1/2"" X 8-1/2""

English Standard Version

The universe, God's will, speaking the Christ story, true human fulfillment, and God’s Law. What is the point of it all? Six sessions take the viewer from the beginning to that place where, on the Last Day, we find our greatest realization as humans. DVD with Discussion Guide.

Combining vivid artwork with powerful text drawn from the questions God asked Job, this book presents the awesomeness of God in an uncomplicated, kidfriendly style.

9" x 12" Illustrated Song

Modern art can be confusing and intimidating-even ugly and blasphemous. And yet curator and art critic Daniel A. Siedell finds something else, something much deeper that resonates with the human experience. With over thirty essays on such diverse artists as Andy Warhol, Thomas Kinkade, Diego Velázquez, Robyn O'Neil, Claudia Alvarez, and Andrei Rublev, Siedell offers a highly personal approach to modern art that is informed by nearly twenty years of experience as a museum curator, art historian, and educator. Siedell combines his experience in the contemporary art world with a theological perspective that serves to deepen the experience of art, allowing the work of art to work as art and not covert philosophy or theology, or visual illustrations of ideas, meanings, and worldviews. Who's Afraid of Modern Art? celebrates the surprising beauty of art that emerges from and embraces pain and suffering, if only we take the time to listen. Indeed, as Siedell reveals, a painting is much more than meets the eye. So, who's afraid of modern art? Siedell's answer might surprise you.

Wholly Citizens addresses the relation between the church and the world in light of the Reformation teaching of the two realms—especially as presented by Luther. Rather than exploring again the usual texts of Luther from the 1520’s, this book begins with a careful reading of Luther’s Commentary on Psalm 81 (1531), and then considers subsequent interpreters of Luther, both faithful and otherwise, and the dubious legacy they have left the church. The book argues that both the corporate church as well as individual believers are responsible for the world and that each must speak directly about and to the world in meaningful ways. The final section of the book addresses the concrete situation facing believers in the early 21st century in light of faithful Reformation teaching about the two realms. Following this path leads to conclusions not entirely expected, including the forthright rejection of “a wall of separation” between church and state, and also a rebuke of the familiar clamor for the preservation of the rights of Christians and the church. Heedless of the status quo, Wholly Citizens offers an engaging and bracing picture of Christian life in today’s world—a picture framed in theological truth.

Fall '25
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

Fall '23
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for The Systems of Systematic Theology session taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Fall '22
Recommended FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

Fall '21
Required FLS textbook for Christian Ethics course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Summer Institute of Theology 2021

Textbook for Ethics and the Followers of Christ course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson.

Fall '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Pr. Brett Boe.

“I am Joy:Fully Lutheran! And you should be too.”

Luther’s Small Catechism is through and through a remedy for the troubled conscience. It is full of consolation and a tremendous cause for joy as it lays out in concrete ways and with absolute certainty the Gospel of Christ’s free forgiveness for you.

This devotional treatment of the Six Chief Parts of the Small Catechism centers on joy, specifically identifying what it means to be fully Lutheran, and joyfully so—Joy:fully Lutheran.

Sometimes people look within themselves, mining their thoughts and feelings for “the voice of God.” And yet God has already spoken through His written Word, and this communication keeps us personally connected to Him. We need nothing else. Author Gene Veith makes this clear as he examines not only the sufficiency of God’s Word but also the flawed thinking of those who try to add to or detract from it. This booklet is a call for all Christians to return to God’s Word as our one and only authority in faith and practice.

“I am a Lutheran for the same reason I am a Christian. It is not by choice but by grace. The teachings of the Lutheran church place Jesus at the center because the teachings of the Scriptures place Jesus at the center.” Through a blend of understandable explanations and real-life stories, this book explores the foundational teachings of the Christian church.

You’ve got tough questions about the Bible. Maybe you’ve even heard things like, “The Bible is racist.” Or, “The Bible has too many errors and edits.” Or, “The Bible is merely a mythological story like Homer’s Odyssey.”

This book tackles accusations like those head-on. Pastor Sutton compares the Bible to writings that have been deemed more credible than the Bible, like the Book of Mormon, encyclopedias, and even Shakespeare’s works. He tests the Bible using the same rigorous standards that have been used to test those other writings. He examines historical evidence, witness accounts, and translation concerns.

By the end, you’ll be able to better defend your faith when its very foundation is attacked. You’ll get many of your tough questions answered. And you’ll see that when all other texts fall, the Bible still stands—as completely, undeniably trustworthy.

Fall '22
Recommended FLBC textbook for Introduction to Biblical Studies course taught by Pr. Adam Osier, Dean of FLBC.

Foldout pamphlet, colorful and informative, 5.5" x 8.5" when closed. Fits inside most Bible covers.

When’s the last time you stepped up to the counter and ordered one medium-size Jesus, extra generous, and heavy on the bling? Or maybe you like your Jesus supersized! No? Perhaps you prefer yours extra small, and hold the onion please.

Here’s the same question: When’s the last time you took a hammer and a chisel to the Jesus of the Bible and formed Him into your own personal Jesus?

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? not only reminds us who the real Jesus of the Bible is, but it also reveals to us twelve false christs who are embraced, loved, promoted, and revered—even by well-meaning Christians.

SIT 2025
Recommended SIT textbook for Session B.
Who Do People Say That I Am?: Studies in Christology (Dr. James Molstre)

Trace the steps of our suffering Savior from Gethsemane to Golgotha through 42 devotionals by Fredrik Wisløff and see the purpose for His suffering and death.

The circumstances don't seem to matter. Whether it was the result of a sudden accident or a lingering illness, whether it was a child or an aged grandmother, whether we had anticipated many more years together or had prayed that God would take our loved one soon, the death of a loved one brings profound grief. Now what? In the dark hours of grief, what a friend we have in Jesus!

What are the differences between Lutherans and Calvinists, and do they really matter? A biblical defense of the key doctrines that have divided the Lutheran and Reformed traditions for nearly five centuries, focusing upon the crucial scriptural texts that have led Lutheran and Reformed scholars down different paths to disparate conclusions. Especially written to help those who have an interest in the Lutheran church.

Using a gardening theme and the verse II Peter 3:18, this 64-page, full-color devotional booklet contains 25 readings and separate journaling pages intended to help women grow more fruitful in God's garden of grace. Weekly topics are Planted with Love, Nurtured by Grace, Pruned with Mercy, Watered by the Spirit, and Harvested with Joy.

Give the women in your ministry a way to walk deeper into God's Word and learn how to shine God's love into the world. This soft-touch devotion book helps women explore the Bible with the stories of Sarah, Ruth, Deborah, Mary, and Martha and shows how much each of these women can teach us about God's love, forgiveness, and compassion. With full-color art throughout, this set of 25 personal devotions makes the perfect gift for the woman of God in your life.

Perfect-bound, softcover devotion book has 64 pages and measures 5-3/8" x 8-3/8".

Scripture: We walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 ESV

These five weeks of devotions will show you just how wonderful God has made you to be. You'll see God's love for you in Christ's cross and his purpose for your life as a woman of faith. 

The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul’s teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. Now in its third edition, this classic book edited by Andreas Köstenberger and Thomas Schreiner offers a robust exegesis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15, looking at the passage’s background, syntax, grammar, and enduring significance. Featuring updated essays and fresh contributions based on the latest research—including an in-depth discussion of the meaning of the phrase “exercise authority”—this volume stands as the most comprehensive exploration of this contested passage to date.

Fall '23

Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

Fall '21

Required FLS textbook for Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan.

Fall '19

Required FLS textbook for Thess/ Pastoral Epistles course, taught by Dr. Jerry Moan.

We all know it’s important to study God’s word. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. What’s more, a lack of time, emotionally driven approaches, and past frustrations can erode our resolve to keep growing in our knowledge of Scripture. How can we, as Christian women, keep our focus and sustain our passion when reading the Bible?

With over 250,000 copies sold, Women of the Word has helped countless women with a clear and concise plan they can use every time they open their Bible. Featuring the same content as the first edition, and now with added study questions at the end of each chapter, this book equips you to engage God’s word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart.

The Gospel story told with colors. Includes instructions for making Wordless Book bracelet.

9 1/2" x 11 1/2" Illustrated Song

Divided into 32 lessons. Luther's Small Catechism is studied, and each lesson includes a Bible history lesson based on Urseth's Bible History for Home and School.

Genesis and Mark are studied. A brief statement concerning the lesson in the Catechism is given. Questions to be answered include in the Bible study section.

World Religions from a Christian Perspective takes an easy-to-understand look at the history and tenets of five major religions–explored through the lens of the Bible. The study provides a Biblical view of Islam, Mormonism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Popular Spirituality in a way that will strengthen your Christian faith and equip you to share the truth of the Bible. Suitable for both adults and students.

Spring '24
Required FLBC textbook for Comparative Sects and Religions course taught by Dr. Jerry Moan, Professor of New Testament.

This easy-to-understand, full-color pocket reference guide gives a brief overview of the historical and doctrinal backgrounds of the world's major religious groups. Emphasizes the uniqueness of Christianity, while highlighting how it differs from other world religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.

Against contemporary trends that conceive of Christian worship primarily as entertainment or sheer celebration, Walter Sundberg argues that repentance is the heart of authentic worship. Outlines the history of repentance and confession within liturgical practice from the Early Church to 20th-century Protestantism, advocating “penitential piety” of older traditions of Protestant worship.

Focusing on essentials of God-honoring worship and combining biblical foundations with practical application, this book instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so they can root their congregational worship in unchanging scriptural principles, not divisive cultural trends.

Fall '25
Recommended FLBC textbook for Theology of Worship course, taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS, and Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Fall '24
Recommended FLBC textbook for Theology of Worship course, taught by Dr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology and Church History.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Spring '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Principles of Congregational Life sessions taught by Andrew Hanson.
Required FLS textbook for Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre.

Spring '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Worship and Music of the Church course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Once a songwriter and music arranger for the Christian music group GLAD, Bob Kauflin now is the director of worship development for Sovereign Grace Ministries. Worship Matters, while primarily geared toward musicians, is valuable for anyone who wishes to worship God more fully. The book unpacks why we worship, addresses various aspects of leadership, and gives a wonderfully balanced approach to selecting music in a worship service setting. My favorite part of the book is Part Three: “Healthy Tensions.” It has opened my eyes and heart on comprehending and appreciating topics within worship that can be polarizing. With incredible nuance, Kauflin interweaves guiding principles in worship that all worship service planners should read.
—Mr. Andrew Hanson

“A worship that will have staying power is a worship that is firmly grounded in the old, yet aware of and concerned for new ways to respond to the old, old story.” In the first edition of Worship Old and New, Robert E. Webber introduced an approach to worship that blended historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Since then, the spreading fires of worship renewal have provided opportunity for fresh consideration. This significantly revised edition is the result of Webber’s interaction with current worship trends. It is intended to be used both in the classroom and by those who want to improve worship in the local church. Reformatted for an easier, logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition of Worship Old and New is divided into four major sections, addressing the biblical foundation of worship, its theology, its history, and its practice. New information has been incorporated into each section to give the reader a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements. Especially significant is a reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and worshipers. Well-versed in the best of both past and present, Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for those serious about exploring worship.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS, and Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Spring '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Principles of Congregational Life sessions taught by Andrew Hanson.
Required FLS textbook for Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre.

Spring '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Worship and Music of the Church course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Robert Webber was the leading voice on anything dealing with worship. He championed the concept of a blended service, combining the old—biblical themes, historical structure, with the new (most recently published in 1994)—inclusion of modern day elements in worship. Among dozens of books, Webber also wrote a seven-volume encyclopedia set on worship. Worship Old and New synthesizes his expertise on worship and is a benchmark for understanding biblical foundations of worship.
—Mr. Andrew Hanson

Modern worship leaders are restless. They have inherited a model of leadership that equates leading worship with being a rock star. But leading worship is more than a performance, it's about shaping souls and making disciples. Every worship leader is really a pastor.

The Worship Pastor is a practical and biblical introduction to this essential pastoral role. Filled with engaging, illustrative stories it is organized to address questions of theory and practice, striving to balance conversational accessibility with informed instruction. It is meant to be read by pastors, worship leaders, worship teams, and anyone else interested in deepening their understanding and experience of worship.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre, Dean of FLS, and Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Spring '23
Required FLS textbook for Worship and Ministerial Acts course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

Summer Institute of Theology 2021
Textbook for Christ Centered Worship course taught by Dr. Zac Hicks.

Spring '21
Recommended FLBC textbook for Principles of Congregational Life sessions taught by Andrew Hanson.
Required FLS textbook for Ministerial Acts course taught by Dr. James Molstre.

Spring '20
Recommended FLBC textbook for Worship and Music of the Church course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

While primarily geared toward musicians, The Worship Pastor is valuable for anyone with worship service leadership. Each chapter in this book offers a descriptive metaphor on who and what a worship pastor is: church lover, doxological philosopher, prayer leader, theological dietician, caregiver . . . In my mind, the three most valuable topics in this book include: 1) helping develop one’s own philosophy of worship, as well as music within worship; 2) understanding the ebbs and flows of a worship service within any historical structure—how a service moves from the Glory of God, to the Gravity of Sin, to the Grandeur of Grace; and 3) understanding the musicians in our congregations.
—Mr. Andrew Hanson