We are all haunted by this question. We can never find a satisfying answer because of “The Tyranny of the Adverb.” Such adverbs like “really” always force us to look at ourselves and ask HOW MUCH is real? We can never be sure. We always need MORE. The adverbs make the unconditional announcement of the Gospel conditional on us and what we do. The good news is that it has nothing to do with us and everything to do with God … In Christ!
Steven is a retired Lutheran pastor living in Zionsville, Indiana. He served various congregations for 46 years in the AELC and ELCA in Indiana. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in Exile where he received an M.Div. and S.T.M. and then a D.Min. from The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Steve is a member of the Crossings Board and has contributed various projects to the Crossings mission for the last 20 years. He has published several books of sermons and considers preaching the most important part of his ministry.
