The Conversations revisit the foundational teachings and practices of the Church. By asking the enduring Lutheran question, “What does this mean?” we seek to understand our faith, remaining rooted in the truth of Holy Scripture.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. | Colossians 3:16

The Conversations is a recurring feature of Lutheran Church–Canada’s weekly e-newsletter, in response to calls from pastors and laity to return to the fundamentals of the faith. Through guided discussions between the Director of Communications and pastors across LCC, The Conversations help readers understand not only what the Church teaches and does, but why–rooting each topic in Holy Scripture and the life of the Church.

The Conversations on June 04, 2026

In this series Scripture and Authority & Law and Gospel, we begin to understand Scriptural authority, which is the foundation of all our teachings. Last week, Dr. James Kellerman explained how the books of the Holy Scriptures were selected; however, some of you observed that there are religious groups that are using Bibles that include more books than others. Dr. T, LCC’s Director of Communications, has asked Dr. Kellerman to return and answer this question:

Rev. Dr. James Kellerman is an Associate Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines, Ontario, where he teaches New Testament and Church History. Previously, he served as a pastor in Chicago, Illinois and taught at Concordia University Chicago. At LCC’s 2026 upcoming Convention, he will be leading synod in Bible Study on Ephesians 2.

For more insights from Dr. Kellerman, tune in to LCC’s 2026 Convention, where he is scheduled to share next. In the meantime, if you had asked, “why are the Scriptures considered ‘inspired’” and “what does it even mean to say the Scriptures are inspired”, join our next Conversation. One of our other pastors will explain.

Do you grapple with doctrines and theology? Are you unsure why your pastor does this or doesn’t do that? Have you ever just wondered “why”? Now is your chance to ask your questions! Scan the QR Code or click to submit.

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