Includes bibliographical references and index.

Article one : "But babies are so cute!" : the original problem with human beings -- Article two : "I'll do it my way" : what happens when human beings demand to be in charge of everything -- Article three : Getting right(eous) with God : Christians are declared, not made -- Article four : God does not need your good works (but they won't hurt you either) -- Article five : What God's word does to you : death (law) and resurrection (Gospel) -- Article six : A free and merry spirit : when is the law not the law? -- Article seven (part one) : When Jesus throws a party, He shows up (the real presence) -- Article seven (part two) : How Lutherans receive the Lord's Supper -- Article eight : God suffers in the flesh for us -- Article nine : Lutherans don't have all the answers (just the one that matters) -- Article ten : Dealing with congregational conflict : neutral things in a polarized world -- Article eleven : "You did not choose Me; I chose you" : the comfort of election, even when faced with unbelief -- Article twelve : Baptized Christians, following their Lord into politics (and other messy things).