By John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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Scott Keith

02/02/24

When a Good Father Dies, it is Always Too Soon

My goal here isn’t to selfishly reflect on all the reasons I will miss Rod because I know that if you are reading this, you may miss this man, too.

Amy Mantravadi

01/24/24

Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.

Donavon Riley

01/22/24

The Waterflood Will Not Drown You

Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.

Gage Jordan

01/10/24

Don't Choke on the Bread

Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.

Steve Byrnes

01/08/24

Is God Moved by our Petitions?

Do our petitions move God?

John Bombaro

12/23/23

The Fact of His Name

What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?

Wade Johnston

12/11/23

Have You Heard About the Hall

God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more

Laura Bauer

11/21/23

Breathing Underwater

When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.

John Bombaro

10/11/23

When Myth Became Fact

Theology and history go hand in hand in the real person of Jesus Christ, making the truth of the Gospels profoundly human and powerfully meaningful.

Blake Flattley

09/20/23

Death, Taxes, and Baseball

We know that death does not have the last word in Christ.

Chad Bird

09/15/23

The God Who Remembers: Mary

The Lord has remembered to help his servant Israel, to fulfill his promises to Abraham and to his offspring forever, not mostly or mainly because of his mercy, but exclusively so.

Adam Francisco

08/18/23

An Excerpt from The Resurrection Fact

This is an edited excerpt from the conclusion of The Resurrection Fact: Responding to Modern Critics, edited by John Bombaro and Adam Francisco. (1517 Publishing, 2016).

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