A Review of
By Bob Hiller
05/04/26
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A Review of "The Desecration of Man" by Carl Trueman

Trueman engages the question of “What is man?” and demonstrates how contemporary definitions of mankind result in the dehumanizing of our neighbor.
What Does Baptism Do?
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26

What Does Baptism Do?

This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/30/26

The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow

Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

All Articles

Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
12/15/23

Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/14/23

The Fact of Our Need for a King

We still think we can sort own own problems with more money, more education, more resources, more techniques, more, more, more.
Rick Ritchie
Rick Ritchie
12/13/23

God in the Cave

Rick Ritchie gives a brief summary on the importance of Plato’s thought in Christianity
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
12/04/23

Justification for the Ungodly

There is no justification by the works of the law
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
11/10/23

The Fragrance of Redemption: The Proust Effect

Scent plays an important role in our memories and the story of Scripture
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
11/03/23

Absolved!

Confession and absolution offer more than assurance, they gift real and genuine Divine promises.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
10/31/23

Resources For Reformation Day

1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day
Nicholas Hopman
Nicholas Hopman
09/26/23

The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
09/22/23

Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel

Attempting to escape the errors of medieval Catholic thinking, Agricola ended up making the same mistake of conflating law and gospel.
Sam Leanza Ortiz
Sam Leanza Ortiz
09/21/23

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Power: How Charles V’s Imperial Burnout Aided the Reformation

Charles V, for all his power, his lands, and his riches, was ultimately unable to hinder the spread of the precious Gospel.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
09/19/23

Unsung Inklings: Hugo Dyson

Dyson demonstrated a pious persistence with Lewis, something we can emulate in our own friendships and conversations.
Kevin Hale
Kevin Hale
08/30/23

The Inner Ring

The issue is not the existence of so-called inner rings, but our desire and willingness to spend our lives in order to gain from an inner ring what is freely promised in Christ: hope, security, and identity.
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