Handling the Word of the Truth

John T. Pless is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Praying Luther's Small Catechism (2018) and Martin Luther: Preacher of the Cross (2013).Roland Ziegler is the Robert D. Preus Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Confessional Lutheran Studies at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana.Joshua C. Miller is Instructor in Religion at Augsburg University in Minneapolis and author of Hanging by a Promise (Pickwick, 2015).

Handling the Word of Truth-Revised Edition takes C.F.W. Walther's twenty-five theses on the proper distinction between Law and Gospel and offers a fresh exposition for modern Christians. The revised edition is updated to work in tandem with a new edition of Walther's classic work, Law & Gospel: How to Read and Apply the Bible. Pless provides a solid introduction both to the theological framework of Law & Gospel and to the variety of life settings and issues that require God's people to think about and act on their faith. The book serves as an entry point to access Walther's text and helps believers to read, understand, and apply God's Word to life's many circumstances through reflection and discussion.FeaturesUses Walther's classic Law & Gospel: How to Read and Apply the Bible as the foundation for discussion.Makes classic theological treatise accessible for the contemporary Christian.Incorporates questions for personal reflection or group discussion.