By Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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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.

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Jeremiah Schultz

10/02/26

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily

Christopher J. Richmann

09/30/26

You Might Have a Troubled Heart

Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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Caleb Keith

08/16/19

Simul Iustus et Peccator: What Does this Mean?

The simul makes several affirmations and rejections on the doctrines of sin/original sin, justification, and sanctification, to name a few.

John T. Pless

08/12/19

Catechetical Preaching

[Luther's] Catechism is at home in the evangelical pulpit, guiding and shaping what the preacher says so faith might be created and love given direction.

Peter Nafzger

08/12/19

Gospel: Luke 12:49-56 (Pentecost 10: Series C)

Jesus is still in the business of dividing. He has come to divide us from our sinful thoughts and habits. He has come to divide us from false views of the world and distortions of His Word.

John W. Hoyum

08/08/19

Preaching and Sola Scriptura

Preaching is simply the verbal bestowal of what Scripture has already given us in written form

Dominick Santore

08/07/19

My Grace-Covered Memory

My past, littered about this tiny island, resurrects itself when I draw near, but it never does so alone. It is always accompanied by the Savior.

Daniel van Voorhis

08/07/19

Hiroo Onoda and the Gospel of Reconciliation

Stories like Onoda’s offer an interesting parallel to our life in the Gospel.

Bruce Hillman

08/05/19

No Church Revitalization without Mission

The Church, having turned the Gospel into a moral performance, a judgemental system of do's and do-nots, must come to grips with the fact that the culture has moved on.

Jacob Corzine

08/05/19

Original Sin and Actual Sins

As I weigh briefly here the advantages and disadvantages of preaching original sin and preaching actual sin, I don’t mean to argue for one and against the other. Instead, I mean to suggest a benefit in focusing a given sermon on one or the other, and that neither type of sermon should be the only type a Christian hears.

Peter Nafzger

08/05/19

Gospel: Luke 12:22-34 (Pentecost 9: Series C)

The Father knows our needs because he knows everything. This is a comforting thought, but only if He is gracious.

Grant Klembara

08/05/19

Killing Our Hero, Martin Luther

Martin Luther is not–or, at least should not–be the object of our affection.

Zack James Cole

08/02/19

The Lord's Funeral

One area where my theology was completely backward was the Lord's Supper. Growing up I remember that it felt more like the Lord's Funeral.

Bob Hiller

07/29/19

Protected from Baptism

The real problem with the way we talk about Baptism in particular, and the sacraments at all, is that we are simply afraid of letting God’s Word get us.

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