We begin the long, green season of Sundays after Pentecost by acknowledging the
apostolic ministry whereby the authoritative Word of God is delivered to the world.
Fundamental to faith in the Word is the understanding of our sin and the love of God for
all. Through the apostle Paul, we are given this understanding—sin is an inherited disease
from which no one is exempt as descendants of Adam. Even greater, however, is to
understand and believe that forgiveness of sin and eternal life come to all who hear and
believe the Gospel call to repentance. By Baptism we receive forgiveness and the
righteousness of Christ our Savior. God’s Word continue to be proclaimed to this day.
Thank God for the ministry and His ministers who open to us the way of saving faith.