Introductory Edition
Articles by Gracia Grindal
  • "Roots of Change in Lutheran Worship" Highlights major influences on Lutheran worship during past 160 years; offers theological insights on nature of Lutheran Worship against backdrop of current worship practices in ELCA. (ICM – Spring)
  • "What Makes Lutheran Worship Lutheran?"  Insights into foundations of Lutheran understanding of worship, the proper audience in liturgy & hymns, and the calling to
    ensure that Christ is able to speak to us in worship. (ICM - Autumn '04)
  • "What Makes a Hymn Lutheran?"  A look at the debates and the basic ingredients in defining a Lutheran hymn.           (ICM - Winter '05)
  • "Lutheran Hymnals in America"  (ICM - Summer '05)

Articles by Scott Grorud

Article by Oliver K. Olson

  • "On Absolutions" Briefly explains the theology behind the absolutions in the ReClaim Introductory Edition, along with a note about their appropriateness for a contemporary American context. (Nov 5, 2006) Read online or download PDF.
  • "Melanchthon On the Eucharistic Prayer"  A look at Renewing Worship's Principle #43 ("Principles for Worship," p. 134), which elevates the Eucharistic Prayer. Olson explains that this is contrary to the word of Christby leading people to believe that they can participate in the crucifixion – which is a form of works righteousness.  (NOTE:  "participation" in the crucifixion is the presentRoman Catholic teaching)  This article was originally published in the Lutheran Quarterly, Summer 2005.  Reprinted by permission.

Articles by Walter Sundberg

Articles by Jack Torgersen

Miscellaneous Articles by Others