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.
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.
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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It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
What does professional wrestling and preaching have in common?
Do our petitions move God?
What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?
When you see the year ending, thank the Lord, because he had led you into this cycle of years.
Kyle G. Jones gives a broad primer on what apologetics is, what it hopes to accomplish, and its limitations.
We still think we can sort own own problems with more money, more education, more resources, more techniques, more, more, more.
Tolkien's hero Tom Bombadil functions to showcase the Gospel
No plot spoilers here just some really Good News
As much as we want the glory, riches, and knowledge of Dantes, what we need is Jean Valjean's candlesticks.
We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
What if Jesus had said on the cross, “Earn it”?