Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.
This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

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Where American freedom shouts for individual rights and liberties, freedom in Christ binds neighbors together because our blessings are for each other.
We tell the little story of the Gospel because our great stories ultimately reflect Christ.
We might assume that all ways are equal to raising a child in wisdom, but they are not.
Maundy Thursday is only the beginning of the long, grievous road Jesus must take before “it is finished” three days later.
The great steadfast love of God is shown by His work on the cross
This plague is no new thing. A dreaded deformity of disobedience clung to every soul since Adam and Eve.
But the Creator of life and breath does not wait for Moses to identify with worthiness.
Jesus’ coming and death and resurrection guarantee us the victory over the lies, the desire to be pitied, and the appeal of stuff.
The sweet aroma of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ overpowers the icy winds that seek to destroy.
They say girls in our society should have nothing to worry about. They should have the opportunity for education and choices far beyond generations before.
A part of our series on Luther's, Heidelberg Disputation.
I can pretend for a little bit, but as soon as the phone is put away and it’s just me and my sin, I am fearful about what my walk says about me. I know what I should do, but I can’t quite seem to do it.