This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer to the Christian Life (1517 Publishing, 2025). Sinner Saint is available today from 1517 Publishing.
On its journey from Byzantium to Constantinople to Istanbul, this special place helps us understand the broader arc of Christian history, which goes on until Christ's return.
We needn’t fear statistics and studies as palm readings into a certain future. God is God, and his Spirit is alive through his Word.

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We still think we can sort own own problems with more money, more education, more resources, more techniques, more, more, more.
Rick Ritchie gives a brief summary on the importance of Plato’s thought in Christianity
There is no justification by the works of the law
An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
An Anglo-Saxon poem gives fresh insight to the cross
Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
Scent plays an important role in our memories and the story of Scripture
Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
Any message other than "Christ for you" is not good news.
Confession and absolution offer more than assurance, they gift real and genuine Divine promises.
Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice