TGC 592 – The Elector's Bible

About this episode

This episode explores the historical and theological significance of The Elector's Bible in Lutheran tradition.

The Elector's Bible is a witness of Lutheran history on how early Lutherans rebuilt after the devastation of the Thirty Years War. And in this episode, Pastor Travis Berg walks us through its origins and how it came to be. From the political and ecclesiastical climate that produced it to the hands that shaped it, this conversation anchors the Elector's Bible in its proper historical context, giving listeners a richer appreciation for why this Bible matters and what it represents for Lutherans. But history is only the beginning. The heart of this episode is the Elector's Bible's theological substance — specifically, how it lays the scriptural groundwork for Lutheran doctrin, specifically the articles of the Apostles' Creed. Pastor Berg demonstrates how the Creed is not a free-floating confession invented by the church, but a distillation of what Scripture plainly teaches about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is catechesis at its best: rooted in the Word, confessionally grounded, and directly useful for Christians who want to know what they believe and why. ----more---- Host: Fr. Jason Braaten Guest: Fr. Travis Berg ----more---- Become a Patron! You can subscribe to the…

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Jason Braaten

Guest: Fr. Travis Berg

Topics covered

• Lutheran history
• The Elector's Bible
• Thirty Years War
• theological substance
• Apostles' Creed
• catechesis

Keywords

• Lutheran
• history
• theology
• scripture
• confession
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Elector's Bible, Apostles' Creed

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