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New Reformation Press is proud to offer this new rendition of the ancient Chi Rho symbol. This T-shirt is another in our series designed to bring the richness of our Christian heritage back into our culture. It proudly proclaims Christ Alone.

The Chi Rho, often referred to as the ‘monogram of Christ’...

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For the Christian, it can often be difficult to reconcile being both sinner and yet righteous by faith. It is a dichotomy that can truly seem so contradictory as to not even be possible. But yet, being baptized into Christ's death and resurrection, the sinner is declared blameless, Jesus' righteousness being imputed to the sinner's account for Jesus' sake.

Our lion design focusing on Dr. Martin Luther's "Simul Iustus Et Peccator", or "At Once Justified and Sinner", shows the tension of the difficult, yet true, state for the Christian believer. But rather than focus on the believer himself, this design re-focuses the concept of "Simul Iustus" back to Jesus Christ and the cross.

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This shirt bears one of Dr. Martin Luther's most well-known phrases, "Simul Iustus et Peccator" or "At Once Justified and Sinner" (also commonly translated as "Simultaneously Sinner and Saint").

Being baptized into Christ's death and resurrection, the sinner is declared blameless, Jesus' righteousness being imputed to the sinner's account for Jesus' sake. This concept of justification is the core of the Gospel rediscovered in the Reformation of the 16th century.

The Word of God is no stranger to attack. Ever since the Garden of Eden, God's word has been under siege. The first question recorded in Scripture is when Satan asked Eve, "Did God really say...?" (Genesis 3:1). People today are still questioning God's word.

Instead of the Bible being granted the basic dignity of being considered innocent until proven guilty, it is unashamedly considered by many to be guilty until proven innocent. However, in spite of centuries of turmoil and aggression brought against it, the word of the Lord stands firm forever. As the psalmist rightly declares, "Your word, O LORD is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens." (Psalm 119:89).

It is no small thing that Jesus washed the disciples' feet, as recounted in John 13:8. There are some who compare the washing of the feet to the washing we sinners receive in baptism, though Jesus mentioning that the disciples were "already clean" makes others question the accuracy of such a connection.

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Lutherans often get accused of having no doctrine of sanctification.

As hard as it is to believe, some would rather focus on their good works rather than on what Christ has done for them, putting the cart before the horse, as it were.

To this the true Lutherans have always confessed that good works are the fruit of their salvation and that Saint Paul strongly encourages us to look to Christ, rather to our good works. (Hebrews 12:1b-2a, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith)