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Fact Or Fiction? January 2006 VOL. 125 NO. 1 TTHEHE VVISITISIT OF OF THE THE MMAGIAGI—— FACTFACT OROR FICTION?FICTION? Also: Language of Their Hearts A Light of One www.lcms.org/witness The utheran ITNESS WA Magazine for the laypeople of the lutheran church — missouri synod Features January 2006 THE VISIT OF THE MAGI— A MAGNET FOR FAITH FACT OR FICTION? by Uwe Siemon-Netto 6 by Paul L.Maier 12 Leveled by bombs during World War II, Is this beautiful Epiphany story just a pious tale, Dresden’s Frauenkirche today is the or do the evidence and historical context bear most important Lutheran sanctuary in it out? 6 Germany. THE LANGUAGE OF THEIR HEART by Robin R.Mueller 16 Lutheran Bible Translators make the Word of God available to people in their own language. A LIGHT OF ONE by Sue von Fange Richard Jesse Watson. 18 Being single in the church brings challenges to all members to build EPIPHANY AND BAPTISM connections and friendships within by David P.Scaer the body of Christ. 10 Christian beliefs and traditions vary on this sacrament. Official periodical of The Lutheran Church—Missouri 11 Synod through the Board for Communication Services, Ernest E. Garbe, chairman; Staff: David L. Strand, interim executive editor; Don SACRED TIME Folkemer, managing editor; Joe Isenhower Jr., news editor; Paula Schlueter Ross, contributing editor; John Krus, senior designer; by William Weedon Robert Sexton, marketing manager and advertising sales; Pam Burgdorf, coordinator; Carla Dubbelde, editorial manager, district 11 Why is the Church year important? editions; Karen Higgins, editorial assistant; editorial office: 1333 11 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122-7295; (314) 965-9917, Ext. 1228. © 2006 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. 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Standard A postage paid at St. Louis, MO. 3 26 For subscription information or address changes, by Thomas E.Engel Q & A/ e–mail: [email protected] 27 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Letters Shedding Some Light 1-888-THE LCMS (843-5267) www.lcms.org 4 e–mail: [email protected] National News From the President Member: Associated Church Press 15 28 Evangelical Press Association Gerald B. Kieschnick Notices January 2006 (ISSN: 0024-757X) Vol.125, No 1 23 Cover illustration © Illustration Works R.J. Shay To subscribe, renew, or to give a gift subscription, Battling Alligators Page 3 call Concordia Publishing House at: 800-325-3381. Letters A ‘Point of Truth’ on Ablaze! emotion. I looked through the magazine for any information about the man pic- It’s worth noting that LCMS partner and tured but found nothing. I would be sister churches worldwide [are making] interested to know if he has been Ablaze! a global movement . helped and what additional support he Dr. Robert Roegner might need. St. Louis, Mo. Judy Dolginoff Carrollton, Texas We acquired that photo from Getty THANK YOU FOR HIGHLIGHTING ABLAZE! Kyrgyzstan celebrated its 10th Images and, unfortunately, the caption and the eight special Ablaze!-relat- anniversary on Oct. 1. Actually, it information provided did not include ed episodes of the Synod’s satellite- was the 10th anniversary of the the identity of either the distraught television program, “Point of Truth” medical trailer in Kazakhstan; victim or the man consoling him. One (“Taking Ablaze! around the World,” this trailer was put in place in would hope, as the picture suggested, Nov. ’05). 1995 and paved the way for the that the distressed gentleman would It probably was not clear from medical trailer to enter indeed receive some sort of meaningful the article that LCMS World Mission Kyrgyzstan in 1999. aid. Lutheran Witness readers should entered into partnership with I wish Witness readers could be gratified to know that they and fel- “Point of Truth” and provided the hear the exciting story of how the low LCMS members have contributed funding to make these eight Lord opened the central Asian $11.5 million to date for victims of episodes possible. This was for us a mission field through Kazakhstan. hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and pilot project to test “Point of Truth” It is a little-known story involving Wilma—and this says nothing about as a vehicle for reaching lay people an LCMS ham-radio-operating the substantial volunteer hours and and getting them excited about pastor, a Russian astrophysicist other in-kind services provided.—Ed. sharing their faith in Jesus Christ. (who is now an LCMS pastor), a Viewers were offered a variety of political coup, changed travel MY COMPLIMENTS TO THE LUTHERAN premiums, including the new plans, a German Lutheran congre- Witness for selecting Kathy Lawrence’s Ablaze! Bible study, “How Do You gation pleading for a pastor, the illustration “The Lord’s Blessing” (a little Start a Fire with Water?” formation of the Concordia girl praying with her doll and stuffed Satellite television has a poten- Mission Society, the University of animals) for the November cover. When tial audience far beyond the bor- Wisconsin (Madison) medical I looked at the cover, I wanted to open ders of the United States. But it’s school, Orphan Grain Train, the up the magazine and read the articles. worth noting that LCMS partner Kazakh Health Department, a U.S. The love of God and the belief in prayer and sister churches worldwide ambassador and his wife, and were reflected in the child’s eyes and already have made Ablaze! a global many more “players” and events actions. This drawing is a “Witness” to movement by joining the effort to that laid the groundwork for the the faith of the members of The share the Gospel with 100 million Lord’s work in central Asia. Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. unreached or uncommitted people It would be inspiring if this Kris Caughey by 2017. For that we can only thank story also could be published in Campbell, Neb. our gracious and loving God! The Lutheran Witness so that Rev. Dr. Robert M. Roegner more people would be aware of Spectating isn’t enough Executive Director the history of the Lord’s work in THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIMELY AND INSPIRING LCMS World Mission central Asia and Kazakhstan. article on Michael Antonovich, Los St. Louis, Mo. Jan Meyle Angeles County supervisor (“The Cross Port Washington, Wis. Getting our -stans straight in L.A. County,” October ’05). It is time Cover to cover that all Christians, not just Lutherans, THANKS TO DR. ROBERT ROEGNER AND stop being spectators and take a proac- Rev. John Mehl for recognizing the THE PHOTO ON THE COVER OF THE tive role in governing our nation. Many contributions of the Concordia October issue (a beleaguered on the left side of the political aisle are Mission Society in their letter to Hurricane Katrina victim being vehement that no Christian should hold the editor (Oct. ’05). I would, how- hugged by a volunteer) has haunted elective office. If every person who is a ever, like to correct the statement me since I first saw it. Rarely does Christian would take the time to be implying that the medical trailer in one see such an expression of raw informed and dutifully go to the polls, THE LUTHERAN WITNESS Photo courtesy of Zion Lutheran Church Naperville, Ill. we, as God’s people, could remove from office the secular humanists and replace them with godly and righteous men and women, Republican or Democrat, who will uphold our Constitution. Christians, stand up, stand up for Jesus! Richard E. Schroeder St. Charles, Mo. “THE CROSS IN L.A. COUNTY” WAS THOUGHT- provoking and well written. Supervisor Antonovich is the kind of public ser- vant our society needs. We all benefit when practicing Christians hold influ- ential positions in government. I did, though, have reservations about Mr. Antonovich’s views on the death penalty. His stated support of capital punishment was based on the fact that Scripture doesn’t prohibit its practice. I believe in the culture of life. I believe that everyone, no matter what their sins are, can be forgiven. All souls are redeemable through Jesus Christ. However evil, there is hope to save a soul. Given the hundreds of convictions overturned since the advent of DNA testing, I wonder if a human system that is flawed should be handing out death sentences. Dozens have been exonerated from Death Row. There can be no doubt that innocent people have been falsely executed. This is never to say that convicts of serious crime should go unpunished. Life without parole is a slow-motion death sentence. Still, we must remem- ber that the final judge, the only one that matters in eternity, will get it right. Steve Spitsnogle Lee’s Summit, Mo. We welcome letters that com- ment on articles in The Lutheran Witness. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. Send letters to “Letters,” c/o The Lutheran Witness, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295; or send them via e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your name, postal address, and telephone number. JANUARY 2006 How much time elapsed between Christ’s birth and Is this beautiful Epiphany story just a pious tale, the visit of the Magi is not known, but they do not seem to have arrived until or do the evidence and historical context bear it out? after Jesus’ presentation at the Temple in Jerusalem, 40 days after He was born.
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