Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. (-)
Dr. Rast is the President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Until 2011, he served as Academic Dean and Professor of American Christianity and American Lutheranism. Dr. Rast joined the Department of Historical Theology in the Fall of 1996 after serving as pastor of Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, Tennessee (1992-96). He received his B.A. from Concordia College, River Forest, Illinois (1986), and his M.Div. (1990) and S.T.M. (1995) from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. In 2003, he earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rast also served the seminary as Associate Editor's Book Reviews of Concordia Theological Quarterly, Archivist, and faculty representative on the LCMS's Commission on Theology and Church Relations. He is a member of the Board of Editorial Advisors for Lutheran Quarterly, a member of the editorial committee of the Concordia Historical Institute Quarterly, and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Concordia Historical Institute, the department of Archives and History for The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.
Articles
CTQ Book Review 57-4
by Rev. Dr. Eugene F. Klug , Michael J. Hill , Robert Holyer , Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe , Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Pulse , James A. Kellerman , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Andrew Dimit , Paul Deterding , Karl F. Fabrizius , Rev. David Fleming , Gary C. Genzen , Dr. Gilbert C. Meilaender , Rev. Dr. Carl C. Fickenscher II, Jonathan Strand , Andrew E. Steinmann , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Dr. Robert Holst , Christopher Wright Mitchell , and Rev. Dr. Donald Louis Deffner
CTQ Book Review 58-1
by Andrew E. Steinmann , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Gary C. Genzen , Rev. Dr. Horace D. Hummel , Dr. Timothy Maschke , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Dr. Gerald S Krispin , Bruce Schuchard , Andrew Dimit , Rev. Dr. Charles A. Gieschen , Karl F. Fabrizius , Karl F. Fabrizius , David Weber , Rev. Dr. William C. Weinrich , and Paul Deterding
CTQ Homiletical Studies 55-2
by Ronald M. Baker , Mark W. Demel , Douglas H. Spittel , Daniel J. Vogel , Robert A. Dargatz , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Rev. Dr. Walter A Maier II, RADM Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard CHC, USN (Ret), Edmond E. Aho , Rev. Warren E. Messmann , Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie , Philip T. R. Spomer , David F. Seybold , Rev. Dr. Douglas Lynn Rutt , Rev. Dr. Douglas Lynn Rutt , Paul E. Cloeter , Rev. David Schlie , Michael A. Schmid , Rev. James Strawn , Lloyd Strelow , Rev. Dr. Raymond Frederick Surburg , Mark Berg , Dennis S. Perryman , Rev. Dr. G. Waldemar Degner , David L. Bahn , Rev. Robert W. Schaibley , Ronald P. May , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Steve Moser , Sergei S. Koberg , Berton L. Greenway , James H. Cavener , Eric Lange , Armand J. Boehme , Rev. John Fiene , Rev. Peter K. Lange , Micheal Kroll , Myles R. Schultz , Mark Eddy , and Michael W. Wollman
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Concordia Theological Seminary: Celebrating 175 Years
by Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Rev. Dr. Thomas Ahlersmeyer , Rev. Daniel Sheafer , Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie , Rev. Daniel F. Dahling , Rev. Peter C Cage , Rev. Dr. William C. Weinrich , Rev. Dr. David P. Scaer , Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe , and John J. Elmer
Symposia 2011 - "Lutheran Confessions - Panel Discussion: Will the Real Walther Please Stand Up" - Audio
by Dr. Mark E. Braun , Dr. Albert B. Collver III, Rev. Dr. Naomichi Masaki , Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. Mayes , Rev. Dr. Martin Noland , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Rev. Dr. David P. Scaer , and Dr. Philip Stephan
Symposia 2011 - "Lutheran Confessions - Panel Discussion: Will the Real Walther Please Stand Up" - Video
by Rev. Dr. David P. Scaer , Dr. Philip Stephan , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Rev. Dr. Martin Noland , Rev. Dr. Naomichi Masaki , Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. Mayes , Rev. Prof. John T. Pless , Dr. Mark E. Braun , and Dr. Albert B. Collver III
Symposia 2012 - Panel Discussion: Similarities and Dissimilarities on Justification: Comparing Reformation Era and Contemporary Views
by Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray , Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., Rev. Dr. Naomichi Masaki , Dr. Erik M. Heen , Rev. Dr. David P. Scaer , Dr. Christopher J. Malloy , and Dr. Gordon L. Isaac
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Sermons
2014 Opening Service: Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr. - September 7, 2014
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Sermon Text: Romans 10:9-17
Kramer Chapel Sermon - April 17, 2015
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Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35
Kramer Chapel Sermon - April 22, 2009
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Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
Kramer Chapel Sermon - April 24, 2006
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Sermon Text: Colossians 2:6-15
Kramer Chapel Sermon - April 24, 2007
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Sermon Text: Luke 7:18-35
Kramer Chapel Sermon - April 25, 2000
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Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-9
Kramer Chapel Sermon -- April 30, 1991
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Sermon Text: John 6:66-69
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 11, 1996
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Sermon Text: Revelation 3:7-13
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 11, 2003
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Sermon Text: Mark 13:1-13
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 13, 2001
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Sermon Text: Mark 13:4-13
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 16, 1997
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Sermon Text: Revelation 3:1-6
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 16, 2011
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Sermon Text: John 7:40-52
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 7, 1998
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Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:9-12
Kramer Chapel Sermon - December 8, 2015
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Sermon Text: John 1:6-8, 19-23
Kramer Chapel Sermon - February 03, 2005
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Sermon Text: Mark 4:35-41
Kramer Chapel Sermon -- February 08, 1981
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Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:12
Kramer Chapel Sermon - February 08, 2001
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Sermon Text: Luke 12:54-59
Kramer Chapel Sermon - February 17, 2006
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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:40-42
Kramer Chapel Sermon - February 26, 2015
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Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13–20
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Friday, January 21, 2022
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Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Friday, March 31, 2023
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Sermon Text: Matthew 22:23-33
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Friday, September 09, 2022
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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:34–42
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 15, 2008
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Sermon Text: Matthew 3:13-17
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 16, 2007
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Sermon Text: Romans 7:15-20
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 16, 2018
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:15-17
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 17, 2012
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:15-17
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 18, 2011
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Sermon Text: Mark 8:27-35
Kramer Chapel Sermon - January 22, 2013
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Sermon Text: Romans 12:9–21
Kramer Chapel Sermon - July 19, 2005
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Sermon Text: Matthew 12:33-37
Kramer Chapel Sermon - July 19, 2018
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:35-43
Kramer Chapel Sermon - July 25, 2002
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Sermon Text: Matthew 20:20-28
Kramer Chapel Sermon - July 27, 2006
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Sermon Text: Mark 16:14-18
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 09, 2009
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Sermon Text: John 14:15-31
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 11, 1999
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Sermon Text: Acts 4:36-37
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 19, 2007
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Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-8:3
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 19, 2015
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Sermon Text: Mark 1:21–28
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 21, 2017
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Sermon Text: Matthew 9:35-10:8
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 22, 2004
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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:7-15
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 24, 2003
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Sermon Text: Luke 1:57-80
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 25, 2013
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Sermon Text: John 15:1-11
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 27, 2012
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Sermon Text: Luke 7:36-50
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 28, 2010
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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-25
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 28, 2011
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Sermon Text: Matthew 11:20-24
Kramer Chapel Sermon - June 30, 2020
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Sermon Text: Luke 17:1-4
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 07, 2005
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Sermon Text: John 6:23-29
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 12, 2003
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Sermon Text: Matthew 26:17-35
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 18, 2002
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Sermon Text: Hebrews 8:1-7
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 20, 1998
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Sermon Text: Luke 12:49-53
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 22, 2012
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Sermon Text: Mk. 10:32-34
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 25, 2011
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Sermon Text: Luke 1:26-38
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 26, 2004
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Sermon Text: John 10:11-20
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 27, 2008
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Sermon Text: John 20:11-20
Kramer Chapel Sermon - March 9, 1999
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Sermon Text: Luke 9:51-56
Kramer Chapel Sermon - May 12, 2010
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Sermon Text: John 3:31-36
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Monday, April 22, 2024
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Sermon Text: Matthew 9:35-38
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Monday, June 10, 2019
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Sermon Text: Luke 24:44-49
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Monday, June 26, 2023
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Sermon Text: Luke 12:1-7
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Monday, May 09, 2022
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Sermon Text: John 21:15-19
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Monday, September 09, 2019
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:18-30
Kramer Chapel Sermon - November 03, 2008
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Sermon Text: John 5:24-29
Kramer Chapel Sermon - November 05, 2002
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Sermon Text: John 15:18-27
Kramer Chapel Sermon - November 08, 2010
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Sermon Text: John 11:17-44
Kramer Chapel Sermon - November 09, 2004
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Sermon Text: Matthew 24:15-28
Kramer Chapel Sermon - October 01, 2001
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Sermon Text: Mark 6:14-29
Kramer Chapel Sermon -- October 25, 1990
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Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:4-10
Kramer Chapel Sermon - October 31, 2014
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Sermon Text: John 8:31-36
Kramer Chapel Sermon - October 31, 2017
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Sermon Text: John 8:31-36
Kramer Chapel Sermon - October 9, 2015
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Sermon Text: Luke 12:22-34
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Opening Service - September 13, 2015
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Sermon Text: Matthew 6:24-34
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 05, 2017
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Sermon Text: Matthew 12:22-32
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 08, 2020
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Sermon Text: Matthew 23:1-39
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 10, 2007
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Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:16-4:16
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 13, 2002
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Sermon Text: John 3:14-18
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 14, 2006
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Sermon Text: John 12:20-32
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 15, 2005
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Sermon Text: Romans 4:16-25
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 21, 2001
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Sermon Text: Matthew 24:1-28
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 23, 2014
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Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1–6
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 28, 1998
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Sermon Text: Mark 6:14-29
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 28, 2000
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Sermon Text: Leviticus 16:1-34
Kramer Chapel Sermon - September 6, 2016
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Sermon Text: Luke 18:18-30
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Thursday, June 30, 2022
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Sermon Text: Matthew 10:16-25
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Sermon Text: John 1:35-42
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Tuesday, September 05, 2023
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Sermon Text: Matthew 12:22-32
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
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Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-31
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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Sermon Text: Mark 1:14-20
Kramer Chapel Sermon - Wednesday, June 26, 2019
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Sermon Text: Luke 8:26-39
Lutheran Hour Sermon: Cut Off--for Us
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Sermon Text: Mark 9:38-50