Matthias Loy

“There is not an article in our creed that is not an offence to somebody; there is scarcely an article that is not a stumbling block to some who still profess to be Christians. It seems but a small concession that we are asked to make when an article of our confession is represented as a stumbling block to many Christians which ought therefore in charity to be removed, but surrendering that article would only lead to the surrender of another on the same ground, and that is the beginning of the end; the authority of the inspired Word of our Lord is gradually undermined.

“The history of the Church confirms and illustrates the teachings of the Bible, that yielding little by little leads to yielding more and more, until all is in danger; and the tempter is never satisfied until all is lost. ā€“ Matthias Loy, The Story of My Life

The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 10 ed by Matthias Loy
The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 10 ed by Matthias Loy

Selected articles include: ā€œTrust in Providenceā€ by Matthias Loy ā€œThe Ground of Divorceā€ by Matthias Loy ā€œThe Religion of Secret Societiesā€ by C H L Schuette, and ā€œThe Path That Leads to Peaceā€ by William Loehe. Level of Difficulty: Intermediate: Some subject matter knowledge helpful.

2 Apr 2025

The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 8 ed by Matthias Loy
The Columbus Theological Magazine Volume 8 ed by Matthias Loy

Articles in this volume include ā€œThe Seventh Article of the Augsburg Confessionā€, ā€œThe Necessity of Good Worksā€, ā€œThe Jesuitsā€, ā€œInfant Baptismā€ and ā€œLife Insuranceā€. Matthias Loy describes the Columbus Theological Magazine by saying, ā€œOur Magazine was designed to meet a want that existed aside from the controversy on predestination. A Lutheran periodical devoted to theological discussion has long since been neededā€¦We have the firm conviction that a periodical faithful in all respects to the symbolical books of the Ev. Lutheran Church, setting forth the old doctrines of the Reformation, endeavoring to make English readers acquainted with the treasures of learning and thought contained in old German and Latin folios, exhibiting the solidity and symmetry of the theological edifice erected by our fathers in an age less hurried and more thorough than the present, is what the Church has long since needed and now needs in the English language.ā€

4 Mar 2025

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol 7 ed by Matthias Loy
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol 7 ed by Matthias Loy

Articles in this issue include Church Authority by Matthias Loy, Reason: Its Place in the Kingdom of Nature and Grace by M H Hockman, Martha and Mary by C H L Schuette, and The Doctrine of the Real Presence in the Ante-Nicene Church by C H L Schuette.

11 Feb 2025

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol 2 ed by Matthias Loy
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol 2 ed by Matthias Loy

ā€œOur Magazine was designed to meet a want that existed aside from the controversy on predestination. A Lutheran periodical devoted to theological discussion has long since been neededā€¦We have the firm conviction that a periodical faithful in all respects to the symbolical books of the Ev. Lutheran Church, setting forth the old doctrines of the Reformation, endeavoring to make English readers acquainted with the treasures of learning and thought contained in old German and Latin folios, exhibiting the solidity and symmetry of the theological edifice erected by our fathers in an age less hurried and more thorough than the present, is what the Church has long since needed and now needs in the English language.ā€ - Matthias Loy

3 Feb 2025

The Doctrine of Justification by Matthias Loy
The Doctrine of Justification by Matthias Loy

ā€œHuman reason and inclination are always in their natural state averse to the doctrine of Justification by Faith. Hence it is no wonder that earth and hell combine in persistent efforts to banish it from the Church and from the world.ā€ ā€” Matthias Loy

2 Nov 2024

The Evangelical Review Vol. 10, William M Reynolds, Editor
The Evangelical Review Vol. 10, William M Reynolds, Editor

Includes ā€œMormonism the Great Crater for the Fanaticism of all Ages,ā€ ā€œThe Relation of the Family to the Church,ā€ ā€œIs it right to Baptize Children of Parents Not Members of Churches?ā€ and other articles.

12 Mar 2024

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 30, Matthias Loy, Editor
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 30, Matthias Loy, Editor

Includes Increasing Contempt For The Blessing Of Children by H J Schuh, Is The Bible To Be Interpreted Like Other Books? by G H Schodde, Augsburg IV Of Justification by W E Schramm and many other articles. May this be a blessing to you!

28 Dec 2023

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 29, Matthias Loy, Editor
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 29, Matthias Loy, Editor

This issue includes Classical Studies and the Ministry by R. V. Schmitt, The Excellence of Christian Charity by Matthias Loy, Is a closer cooperation of Lutheran Synods desirable and attainable? by G J Trautman and many other articles. May this journal be a blessing to you.

27 Dec 2023

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 28, Matthias Loy, Editor
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 28, Matthias Loy, Editor

This issue contains The Comfort Of Holy Baptism: By Prof. Matthias Loy, The Christianā€™s Reasonable Service. By Rev. R. E. Golladay, Did John The Baptist Doubt? Rev. Armin Paul Meyer and many other articles.

7 Dec 2023

The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 27, Matthias Loy, Editor
The Columbus Theological Magazine Vol. 27, Matthias Loy, Editor

This issue contains Psychology For Preachers by Professor Carl Ackermann, The Authorship Of The Book Of Daniel by Rev. R. E. Golladay, The Lutheran Vs. The Other American Protestant Churches by Prof. George H. Schodde and many other articles.

27 Nov 2023