A Blog of Lutheran Theology & Devotion

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16 ESV).

Here you can find posts about Lutheran theology and meditations on Scripture. The highlight is the “Meditationen am Gnadenstuhl” or “Meditations at the Mercy Seat.” The name comes from Martin Luther’s translation of “throne of grace” in Hebrews 5:16 as Genadenstuhl, thus:

So let us approach the mercy seat with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace for the time when help will be needed.”