An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God
By Steven Paulson
10/16/25
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An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God

This is the fifth 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: Election and the Word
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
10/15/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word

This is the fourth 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: In Bondage to Sin
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/14/25

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.

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Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
08/06/20

Culture Wars: The Challenge

Today we need to promote almost the reverse – to talk it like they walk it – the know-how and courage to engage in social discourse that reflects the truth of God’s revelation.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
07/02/20

Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
05/01/20

Good Questions and Bad Questions

There is a question often raised by Christians and even some theologians that is unanswerable: Why are some saved, and others are lost? While it might seem to be a good question, it is not. Let’s examine it more closely.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
04/08/20

Ordinary and Extraordinary Business

In the upper room, Jesus revealed himself as the Lord of the dirty business of life.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
03/09/20

Gathering up Our Dust During Lent

Ashes and dust do not need the services of spiritual EMTs; we need a Second Adam from whom we regain life itself.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
10/23/19

Am I Really Included?

Any conception that contends that Jesus only died for some sinners turns the gospel into an uncertain message for everyone.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
08/28/19

Christ in You, Christ for You

The distinction between Christ-for-you and Christ-in-you can present a misleading dichotomy.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
07/11/19

When You Can't Forget

In truth, forgetting transgressions has little to do with forgiving others who wrong us.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
05/29/19

Without a Doubt

Thomas was without a doubt a skeptic. And he was a skeptic without a doubt.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
01/08/19

After Epiphany: The Rest of the Story

Epiphany teaches us that when God’s peace advances, spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness does not decline. It increases.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
12/03/18

The Song of Zechariah

Zechariah’s prophecy about John’s ministry also comes to us in the fullness of our time.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
10/03/18

Getting Saved, Doing Nothing

We are saved by grace, and strictly speaking, not by an offer.
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