In reply to Mike Kunschke.

It’s always startling to read Lutherans when they call Arminians “Reformed”. Despite the “bound will” distinction offered, you’re really all alone in that manner of classification. Neither Reformed nor Arminians group Arminians as Reformed. The Reformed are very careful to distinguish the LCMS as a believing church in contradistinction to other Lutheran groups which have long ago followed a different path. It would be nice if the LCMS would reconsider this confusing nomenclature. Oh, and to answer the questioner who asked about means of grace, Reformed do not include absolution. Continental Reformed include Preaching of the Word and Sacraments as means of grace, while Presbyterians add prayer. Thank you LCMS for all that you do to advance Christ’s kingdom.