Faith Comes By Hearing

I Believe According to the Scriptures: Simultaneously Saint and Sinner - Romans 7:13-25

In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson explores the Lutheran teaching of simul justus et peccator—that Christians are simultaneously saints and sinners. Drawing from Romans 7, he candidly describes the daily struggle against sin, emphasizing that we cannot free ourselves, but are justified by God’s grace as a gift through faith in Christ’s atoning death and resurrection. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

I Believe According to the Scriptures: The Law and The Gospel - John 1:17

This episode of Faith Comes By Hearing returns to the biblical fundamentals: the vital distinction between God’s Law (which shows our sin) and God’s Gospel (which reveals our Savior). No one is saved by following the Law! We are saved by grace through faith in Christ alone, and nothing can separate us from His love.  Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

I Believe According to the Scriptures: The True God-Romans 1:19-20

This episode explores the most vital question of all: Who is God?  Creation reveals the power of God but only the Holy Scriptures informs us about God, His true name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and His love for you. Scripture calls to move beyond vague ideas to a living faith in the true God who made us, saves us, and sustains us. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

I Believe According to the Scriptures: The Authority of Holy Scripture - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

In this episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Rev. Dr. Cary Larson explores Holy Scripture's divine inspiration, inerrancy, and supreme authority, centered fully on Christ Jesus, which encourages us to feast on Scripture as the perfect nourishment for the soul and the sure foundation for faith and life. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org

Special Edition - Memorial Day Address 2026 - John 15:13

In this special episode of Faith Comes By Hearing, Dr. Larson addresses the Iowa community of Algona on this day that the country honors the fallen. Drawing on the words of Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and Martin Luther's 1526 treatise "Whether Soldiers, Too, Can Be Saved," this address calls us to remember the fallen not merely with sentiment, but with the kind of costly, daily gratitude worthy of the sacrifice they made. Information about The American Association of Lutheran Churches (TAALC) can be found at www.taalc.org