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Robert C. Saler

Robert Saler is associate dean and professor of Lutheran studies at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis and the author of Theologia Crucis.

Sunday’s Coming

Corrected by Jesus (John 3:1-17)

Jesus’ response to Nicodemus takes the form of a mild rebuke.
In the Lectionary

May 26, Trinity B (John 3:1–17)

Sometimes being truly free in the Spirit means being deeply bound to the outworking of God’s mission in the world.
Sunday’s Coming

Going away and coming closer (John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15)

How could it be better for Jesus to go away?
In the Lectionary

May 19, Pentecost (Acts 2:1–21)

Acts points us to a better communion, one that preserves and celebrates diversity.
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Books

In praise of (imperfect) images

Depictions of Jesus reveal God—but never adequately.
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Books

The vocation of surviving

Patrick B. Reyes reflects on the soils that have sustained him—and those that have poisoned him.
Sunday’s Coming

A church for disciples (John 1:29–42)

So often the call to discipleship slides into becoming a call to church membership.
Sunday’s Coming

A few questions about baptism (Matthew 3:13–17)

Do we assume the authority of the heavens?
In the Lectionary

January 15, Second Sunday after Epiphany

John 1:29–42
In the Lectionary

January 8, Baptism of the Lord

Matthew 3:13–17

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Sunday’s Coming

The mystery of those we love

One of my favorite things to teach in a seminary setting is Christology, particularly the early church’s development of what would become “orthodox” understandings of both the person and work of Jesus.
In the Lectionary

Sunday, August 18, 2013: Luke 12:49-56

The most pernicious theological temptation is projection....
Sunday’s Coming

Dissatisfaction without escape

In recent years, some very good cautions have emerged concerning talk of “heavenly cities” and dissatisfaction with our “earthly” home. Preaching in such a way that emphasizes a city to come brings with it a host of dangers.
In the Lectionary

Sunday, August 11, 2013: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

One of the few reliable maxims in theology is that the simpler the question, the tougher the answer....

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