Luther for the Busy Man breaks up Luther’s commentary on the standard Gospel texts into manageable daily content, organized according to the Church Year. It is our prayer that readers will become enthralled with Luther’s wise interaction with, and passionate application of, the biblical texts. Some will meet the Reformer for the first time, with others gaining a deeper appreciation for Luther’s ethos. Each one will receive daily nourishment through reminders of justification through faith in Christ and all of its implications for life.

Hardcover and softcover editions are available. Also available is an optional whimsical pink book jacket to wrap your hardcover book with Luther for the Even Busier Woman. Please note, the pink book jacket is designed for the hardcover edition, not the softcover edition.

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Luther contributed much to present day worship. This book explains the influence of music on Luther and Luther's five paradigms of praise.

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 '19
Recommended AFLTS textbook for Worship, Hymns, and Music course taught by Mr. Andrew Hanson, Director of Music.

A leading voice on Luther and Music, Carl Schalk’s 56-page booklet reads much like a research paper. Well-structured, one can read the first sentence of each paragraph and get a great understanding of what is to come. Schalk chronicles music in Luther’s early life, asserts how Luther was a leading voice of his time in understanding music as practical and not speculative, and categorizes Luther’s contributions, understandings, and value of music into five “Paradigms of Praise.”
—Mr. Andrew Hanson

Discover God's purpose and calling in seemingly ordinary and even mundane tasks. Gustaf Wingren, a 20th century Swedish theologian, systemizes Luther's insights on vocation and applies them in the context of contemporary thought. For Luther, vocation, as with everything else in his theology, is not so much a matter of what we do, but more importantly, it is a matter of what God does in and through us.

Rooted in the metanarrative of God’s words and deeds conveyed through the sacred Scriptures, Luther read and preached the biblical text as the record of God addressing real, flesh-and-blood people in their daily lives. He used stories of the faithful as depicted in biblical narratives to show the Christian life that includes struggling against temptation, enduring suffering, praising God in worship and prayer, and serving one’s neighbor in response to God’s callings and commands.

Tap into the treasures of God’s Word with this first-ever comprehensive guide to the Bible featuring commentary that reflects Lutheran theology. In these two volumes, readers find enrichment for understanding culture, context, and historical events of biblical times. Includes theological topics and literary features found in each book of the Bible; significant events, people, and places found in detailed outlines and maps; biblical reflections from Martin Luther and Johann Gerhard; and 600+ colorful illustrations. Downloadable Bible studies Thine Is the Kingdom and Thy Kingdom Come available separately.

Tap into the treasures of God’s Word with this first-ever comprehensive guide to the Bible featuring commentary that reflects Lutheran theology. In these two volumes, readers find enrichment for understanding culture, context, and historical events of biblical times. Includes theological topics and literary features found in each book of the Bible; significant events, people, and places found in detailed outlines and maps; biblical reflections from Martin Luther and Johann Gerhard; and 600+ colorful illustrations. Downloadable Bible studies Thine Is the Kingdom and Thy Kingdom Come available separately.

“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.

Do you want a closer relationship with God? Are there days when you feel far away from him? Explore the rich depths of eight aspects of spiritual life such as prayer, witness, and vocation, and discover how these biblical concepts and practices support your Christian walk of faith in a world full of self-made philosophies.

A sense of heritage, identity, continuity, and understanding for today's Lutherans. Readers can identify with the struggles, hopes, and frustrations of wave after wave of immigrants adapting to the strange new world of America and at the same time trying to preserve all they had known and loved and brought with them from the homeland.

This new edition is the translation of Luther's Large Catechism found in Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions. The catechism, a summary of Christian Doctrine, was written to aid Christians in understanding and applying God's Word. This visually appealing edition includes study questions after each section and is appropriate for personal or group study.

Fall '21
Required FLBC textbook for Systematic Theology 3 course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Fall '20
Required FLBC textbook for Systematic Theology III course taught by Pr. Steve Mundfrom, Professor of Systematic Theology.

Excellent for reading and study, this updated language translation provides more than 250 in-depth study questions to stimulate thinking and help Christians understand vital doctrinal concepts.

This famous document triggered the Reformation. Explanatory notes help interpret the text.

Fundamental to an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Reformation. Luther affirms our total inability to save ourselves and the sovereignty of divine grace in our salvation.

Martin Luther’s act of protest nailing his 95 theses to a church door may seem trivial yet became the catalyst for reform in the church and made a lasting impact in world history as Luther was driven to return the church and all believers to the very foundation of their faith—Jesus Christ. This beautiful book includes a map as well as helpful visual timelines at the beginning of each chapter.

Contains the five parts of the Catechism and meanings, as well as Prayers for Various Occasions. Questions and answers from Sverdrup's Explanation are not included in this edition. For use with graded Sunday school classes.

Includes PDF of the 2007 edition of Luther's Small Catechism and Explanation plus a PowerPoint presentation and study called "Know Your Catechism."

The sermons contained in this volume show how masterfully Luther employed the cardinal principles of effective preaching. The Gospel According to St. John was close to Luther's heart. To him this book was a never-failing source of edification, wisdom, and strength. In his preface to the sermons he delivered on the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth chapters of Saint John's Gospel he states that he is "resolved to interpret these chapters for the common man, but especially to defend and preserve the true and pure doctrine of Christ and of the Christian faith against the vile mobs of the devil, whether present or future." The Reformer commends the words written by the evangelist "to pious Christians as their highest and most precious treasure and consolation."

Spring '26
Required FLS textbook for Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
You will need either this OR Luther's Works, Vol. 22: Sermons on Gospel of St. John Ch. 1-4 OR Luther's Works, Vol. 23: Sermons on Gospel of St. John Ch. 6-8.

Spring '25
Required FLS textbook for Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
You will need two of the following:
Concordia Commentary: John 1:1-7:1
Concordia Commentary: John 7:2-12:50
Luther's Works, Vol. 22: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, Ch. 1-4
Luther's Works, Vol. 23: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, Ch. 6-8
Luther's Works, Vol. 24: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, Ch. 14-16

Spring '24
Required FLS textbook for Gospel of John course taught by Dr. Nathan Olson, Professor of New Testament and Systematic Theology.
You will need either this or Luther's Works, Vol. 22: Sermons on Gospel of St. John Ch. 1-4 or Luther's Works, Vol. 23: Sermons on Gospel of St. John Ch. 6-8.

Contact for current pricing. Available by special order only.

These volumes open wide the doors to Martin Luther’s understanding of the Bible and theology. An accurate translation of Luther’s exposition and preaching by well-qualified scholars. Each volume in red buckram with Luther’s signature stamped in 24K gold. Hardback with jacket.

Set includes:
Volume 1: Lectures on Genesis 1-5
Volume 2: Lectures on Genesis 6-19
Volume 3: Lectures on Genesis 15-20
Volume 4: Lectures on Genesis 21-25
Volume 5: Lectures on Genesis 26-30
Volume 6: Lectures on Genesis 31-37
Volume 7: Lectures on Genesis 38-44
Volume 8: Lectures on Genesis 45-50
Volume 9: Lectures on Deuteronomy
Volume 10: Lectures on Psalms I
Volume 11: Lectures on Psalms II
Volume 12: Selected Psalms I
Volume 13: Selected Psalms II
Volume 14: Selected Psalms III
Volume 15: Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Volume 16: Commentary on Isaiah I
Volume 17: Commentaries on Isaiah II
Volume 18: Commentaries on Minor Prophets I
Volume 19: Commentaries on Minor Prophets II
Volume 20: Commentaries on Minor Prophets III
Volume 21: Sermon on the Mount and the Magnificat
Volume 22: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, 1-4
Volume 23: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, 6-9
Volume 24: Sermons on the Gospel of St. John, 14-16
Volume 25: Lectures on Romans
Volume 26: Lectures on Galatians, 1-4
Volume 27: Lectures on Galatians, 5-6
Volume 28: Selected Pauline Epistles I
Volume 29: Selected Pauline Epistles II
Volume 30: The Catholic Epistles

Individual volumes available for $30.00 each, please call to order.

Contact for current pricing. Available by special order only.

These volumes have other representative writings of Luther’s life including historical debates, books and tracts. Hardback with jacket.

Set Includes:
Volume 31: Career of the Reformer I
Volume 32: Career of the Reformer II
Volume 33: Career of the Reformer III
Volume 34: Career of the Reformer IV
Volume 35: Word and Sacrament I
Volume 36: Word and Sacrament II
Volume 37: Word and Sacrament III
Volume 38: Word and Sacrament IV
Volume 39: Church and Ministry I
Volume 40: Church and Ministry II
Volume 41: Church and Ministry III
Volume 42: Devotional Writings I
Volume 43: Devotional Writings II
Volume 44: Christian in Society I
Volume 45: Christian in Society II
Volume 46: Christian in Society III
Volume 47: Christian in Society IV
Volume 48: Letters I
Volume 49: Letters II
Volume 50: Letters III
Volume 51: Sermons I
Volume 52: Sermons II
Volume 53: Liturgy and Hymns
Volume 54: Table Talk
Volume 55: Index

Individual volumes available for $30.00 each, please call to order.

The life of Martin Luther is one of resolute conviction and steadfast faith. His contributions to the reform of the medieval church are unparalleled. He courageously stood against unbiblical teaching and sounded the clarion call of salvation by grace through faith. This documentary examines the life and teaching of this great reformer and explains key doctrines expounded by Luther. Includes a 5-part Bible study option. 70-80 minutes.

The life of Martin Luther is one of resolute conviction and steadfast faith. His contributions to the reform of the medieval church are unparalleled. He courageously stood against unbiblical teaching and sounded the clarion call of salvation by grace through faith. This documentary examines the life and teaching of this great reformer and explains key doctrines expounded by Luther. Includes a 5-part Bible study option. 70-80 minutes.

The life of Martin Luther is one of resolute conviction and steadfast faith. His contributions to the reform of the medieval church are unparalleled. He courageously stood against unbiblical teaching and sounded the clarion call of salvation by grace through faith. This documentary examines the life and teaching of this great reformer and explains key doctrines expounded by Luther. Includes a 5-part Bible study option. 70-80 minutes.

This new edition filters decades of expertise into modern standards. While previous editions incorporated digital forms of research and writing, this edition goes even further to build information literacy, recognizing that most students will be doing their work largely or entirely online and on screens. Chapters include updated advice on finding, evaluating, and citing a wide range of digital sources and also recognize the evolving use of software for citation management, graphics, and paper format and submission. The ninth edition is fully aligned with the recently released Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, as well as with the latest edition of The Craft of Research.

Teachers and users of the previous editions will recognize the familiar three-part structure. Part 1 covers every step of the research and writing process, including drafting and revising. Part 2 offers a comprehensive guide to Chicago’s two methods of source citation: notes-bibliography and author-date. Part 3 gets into matters of editorial style and the correct way to present quotations and visual material. A Manual for Writers also covers an issue familiar to writers of all levels: how to conquer the fear of tackling a major writing project.

Fall '25
Recommended FLBC textbook for English Composition course taught by Mrs. Madison Trost.

Christians have not always presented a pretty picture to the world. Too often they have failed to show the beauty of love, the beauty of Christ, the holiness of God, and the world has turned away. Is there no way to make the world look again, this time at true Christianity?

Luther’s approach to the Bible drew his colleagues and contemporary followers into a Scripture-centered practice of theology and pastoral leadership. Examine the entire school of interpretation launched by Luther and see how Luther’s students continued the study and spread of God’s Word in subsequent generations. Filled with fresh insights and cutting-edge research, this major statement provides historical grounding for contemporary debates about the Bible.

Spring '26
Required FLS textbook for Historical Theology II course taught by Pr. Andrew Kneeland.

Spring '24
Required FLS textbook for General Church History course taught by Pr. Andrew Kneeland.

This monumental recording project presents for the first time a complete recording of all hymns, ballads, and chants composed or authored by Martin Luther. The 4-CD set provides numerous vocal and instrumental settings with English texts and historic narrative quoting Luther. Includes 64-page booklet.

Teaches children historic background of a significant time in the church, the Protestant Reformation in 16th century Europe. Children learn about Luther's fascinating life, influence, and teachings, while being encouraged to see how God uses them in His kingdom today.

Intended for the general reader interested in gaining an overall picture of the essential insights of Luther. Includes brief introductory notes.

This 108-page biography provides a brief but helpful account of the great Reformation leader and author Martin Luther. Grade 6 and above.

Martin Luther's catechisms—the Small Catechism in 1528-29 and the Large Catechism in spring 1529—responded in part to the “deplorable” biblical illiteracy of the day. Having rediscovered the timeless value of the catechisms himself, modern Reformation scholar Timothy Wengert demonstrates the dynamic faith exhibited in the catechisms in their original context and invites readers to “taste the catechism again for the first time.”