Resources

Curated collection of resources to support traditional Lutheran worship and devout confessional Lutheran formation, education, and study

These external resources are provided for informational purposes. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of every viewpoint or theological position. We encourage engagement with maturity and discernment; if a particular resource is not helpful to you, simply set it aside without taking offense. Have feedback or suggestions for additions? Contact us.

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Start with these curated essentials

If you’re just getting acquainted with Reverent Lutheran, these links ground you in the daily prayer rhythm before you explore the wider directory.

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Daily Office Guide

Walk through Matins, Vespers, and the Litany with Lutheran rubrics and suggested schedules.

Home Prayer Corner

Design a reverent home altar with icon placement tips, lighting, and family prayer routines.

Interactive Lutheran Rosary

Use the interactive rosary with Lutheran wording, meditations, and keyboard shortcuts.

Blogs & Newsletters

Articles and writings that unpack doctrine, history, and the church’s public witness.

Ad Crucem News

News and commentary from a traditional Christian perspective on contemporary issues.

Christian News • Traditional Perspective • Contemporary Issues

Ad Fontes – Luther Classical College

Essays and interviews on confessional Lutheran theology, classical education, and the recovery of the Western intellectual tradition.

Theology • Classical Education • Great Books

Christian Culture Magazine

Cultural commentary and book reviews from Luther Classical College faculty highlighting the intersection of Lutheran doctrine and the arts.

Culture • Book Reviews • Confessional Lutheranism

Gottesdienst Blog

Articles and discussions on traditional Lutheran liturgy, theology, and worship practices.

Lutheran Liturgy • Traditional Worship • Theological Articles

Rev. Larry Beane Substack

Pastoral reflections on Lutheran theology, liturgy, and contemporary church issues.

Lutheran Pastor • Liturgical Commentary • Church Issues

The American Martyr

Newsletter from Rev. Karl Hess exploring Lutheran theology, liturgy, and traditional Christian thought.

Lutheran Newsletter • Theological Reflection • Traditional Thought

Devotional Aids & Sacred Art

Outfit home altars and parish chapels with reverent art, incense, and sacramental accessories rooted in Lutheran and catholic tradition.

Ad Crucem

Beautiful contemporary iconography and sacred art for worship spaces and personal devotion.

Contemporary Icons • Sacred Art • Liturgical Design

Legacy Icons

Traditional Orthodox iconography following ancient techniques and theological principles.

Traditional Icons • Orthodox Style • Handcrafted

Lutheran Veils

Traditional chapel veils and head coverings for Lutheran women seeking to honor historic Christian practices.

Chapel Veils • Head Coverings • Traditional Practice

Rugged Rosaries

Durable, military-grade rosaries and prayer ropes designed for daily use and challenging conditions.

Durable Rosaries • Prayer Ropes • Military Grade

Education & Formation

Deepen catechesis with courses, conference archives, and texts that reinforce confessional Lutheran doctrine.

Luther Classical College

Residential Lutheran liberal arts college in Casper, Wyoming committed to classical education, Great Books scholarship, and a disciplined devotional life.

Classical Liberal Arts • Great Books • Campus Community

Lutheran Institute of Theology

Continuing education initiative offering seminars, reading groups, and retreats that deepen confessional Lutheran theology, catechesis, and pastoral formation.

Continuing Education • Catechesis • Spiritual Formation

Podcasts & Media

Subscribe to thoughtful commentary on traditional Lutheran liturgy, catechesis, and devotional practice.

A Brief History of Power

Historical and theological content exploring power, authority, and tradition in Christian context.

Historical Content • Theological Analysis • Lutheran • Traditional Perspective

Gottesdienst Podcast

Audio discussions on Lutheran liturgy, theology, and traditional worship practices.

Lutheran Theology • Liturgical Discussion • Traditional Worship

On The Line (YouTube)

Video discussions on Lutheran theology, liturgy, and traditional worship practices.

Video Content • Lutheran Discussion • Traditional Worship

Flaneur Record (YouTube)

An authentic Lutheran witness and a clear confession of the evangelical faith.

Video Channel • Lutheran Confession • Evangelical Witness

Study Resources

Reference works that back your devotional life with Scripture, the Confessions, and the fathers.

The Lutheran Study Bible (together with the Apocrypha volume) is recommended for primary use, offering faithful Lutheran commentary and the complete deuterocanonical books. Additional study Bibles provide insights from the other historic Christian traditions. For deeper Old Testament study, the Septuagint is especially valuable. As an older textual witness and the Bible of the early Church, the Septuagint often preserves readings superior to the later Masoretic tradition and stands as the source most frequently quoted in the New Testament, making it central to understanding how the early church received the Scriptures.

The Lutheran Study Bible

Comprehensive study Bible with Lutheran theological notes and commentary from Concordia Publishing House.

Lutheran Commentary • LCMS • Study Notes

The Apocrypha: Lutheran Edition

The deuterocanonical books with Lutheran theological notes and historical context.

Deuterocanonical • Lutheran Notes • Historical Context

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible

Catholic study Bible with extensive notes from the Church Fathers and Catholic tradition.

Catholic Commentary • Patristic Notes • Traditional

The Lexham English Septuagint

Modern English translation of the Greek Septuagint, the Bible of the early church.

Septuagint Translation • Greek Text • Early Church

The Orthodox Study Bible

Orthodox study Bible with commentary from the Eastern Orthodox tradition that uses the Old Testament based on the Septuagint.

Orthodox Commentary • Septuagint • Eastern Tradition

Books & Publications

Concordia Publishing House

Official publisher of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with devotional books, liturgical resources, and theological works.

Lutheran Resources • Devotional Books • Liturgical Materials

Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions (Reader’s Edition)

Updated reader’s edition of the Book of Concord featuring introductions, annotations, and historic artwork for lay and pastoral study.

Book of Concord • Annotated Edition • Confessional Study

JS Publishing

Traditional liturgical and theological resources for confessional Lutheran worship and study.

Liturgical Resources • Confessional Lutheran • Traditional Worship

Websites

Bookmark digital libraries, patristic archives, and confessional directories to support study and parish life.

Christian Classics Ethereal Library

Extensive archive of patristic and classical Christian texts with multiple translations, study aids, and plain-text downloads.

Patristics • Classic Texts • Downloadable Editions

Church Fathers (New Advent)

Complete collection of patristic writings from the early Church Fathers with searchable texts and biographical information.

Patristic Texts • Church Fathers • Early Christianity • Searchable Database

Evangelical Lutheran Liturgical Congregations

Locator for confessional Lutheran congregations which use the historic liturgy of the Church in all of their services and practice Closed Communion.

Congregation Locator • Historic Liturgy • Closed Communion

The Book of Concord

Complete online resource for the Lutheran confessional documents with searchable text and historical context.

Lutheran Confessions • Searchable Text • Historical Context

Worship Resources

Hymnals, missals, daily office books, and devotional guides shaped by confessional Lutheran worship