An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin
By Scott Keith
10/14/25
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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin

This is the third installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/13/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture

This is the second installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: A Historical Introduction
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
10/10/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: A Historical Introduction

This is the first installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.

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Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/27/16

Heidelberg and Hobbiton: Theology of the Cross in Middle-earth

As the story unfolds we see Luther’s Heidelberg theses on display, even before the Fellowship leaves Rivendell.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
03/27/16

The Great Easter Entmoot

On this night of nights, Christ arises victorious and sends the devil’s hordes running with no darkness to find cover; death’s dark shadow is gone
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
02/10/16

The Lord of Hosts' Bounty in the Shire

The only thing Hobbits love more than a good meal, is good company with whom they can share it.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
12/05/15

Is Your Worldview A Peaceful One?

We shouldn’t be surprised when the worldviews of the sub-creators (or their characters) show up in movies, television, books, theater, music, and other works of art.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
09/17/15

A Christian Guide to the Movies

How to enjoy the movie on its own merits.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
06/11/15

Hobbits and Evangelism: Friendship

I have found that Gandalf’s words above ring true, not only in Middle-earth, but in our world as well.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
05/14/15

Does The Resurrection Even Make Sense?

In reality, Easter equals good news for you. And our world needs some good news. Maybe we’re not even sure what’s wrong, but we know this world is broken.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
04/21/15

Legos and Apologetics: Imagination, Art, and Sub-Creation (Part 2)

It is Tolkien's adept ability at combining imagination with Sub-Creation to give his fictional world of Middle-Earth that ‘inner consistency of reality’ which points to the truth of the Gospel.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
02/26/15

Sundays are for the Walking Dead

There are several reasons why I nerd out when it comes to AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
02/04/15

Baptism Is Your Damascus Road

Paul's conversion is a death and resurrection story. And in reality, so is every conversion, whether it was an awe-inspiring experience like Paul's or not. Dead to sin and alive in Christ.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/24/14

Legos and Apologetics: Imagination, Art, and Sub-Creation - Part 1

Every child builds. Some build castles out of wooden blocks handed down from an older sibling. Some construct forts out of blankets, chairs, and miscellaneous living room artifacts.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
08/26/14

Good Storytellers Make Good Apologists

God wired us to be storytellers. God made man in his own image and that image includes a rational mind that communicates in large part through stories.
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