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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Bradley Gray

09/21/20

On Grace for the Outcasts

There is not a soul who crosses the threshold of the sanctuary who is excluded from the message of the gospel of forgiveness.

Martin Luther

09/16/20

The Freedom of the Christian

This is an excerpt from “The Freedom of the Christian” written by Martin Luther and translated and edited by Adam Francisco (1517 Publishing, 2020).

Bruce Hillman

09/15/20

You Can’t Work For Peace

Because peace is a gift and not a product, you can’t work your way into it. However—you can receive it by grace.

Ken Sundet Jones

08/20/20

The Role of the Gospel Amidst Change

I will continue to cling to the only hope I’ve ever truly had: that Jesus is my Lord and yours.

Wade Johnston

08/17/20

Justification and the Sinner-Saint

This is an excerpt adapted from “Let the Bird Fly” written by Wade Johnston (1517 Publishing, 2019).

Norman Nagel

08/14/20

The Giver God

As we live as the children of the Father of lights, the giver God, he will keep on pouring out his gifts, and they will overwhelm us more and more.

Ken Sundet Jones

07/16/20

Unimagined Freedom and Forgiveness in Hamilton

In the quiet of your own uptown, where your own sins bear down on you and create a troubled conscience before the world, before others, and before God, your Lord reaches across the chasm of brokenness to take your hand.

1517 Staff

07/14/20

A Q&A with Scott Ashmon on "Who Am I? Exploring Your Identity through Your Vocations"

“Who Am I?” edited by Scott Ashmon (1517 Publishing, 2020) is now available for purchase.

Zack James Cole

07/03/20

Declaration of Dependence

The gospel of Jesus Christ is also a declaration. It is a declaration of something that has already happened, “that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day."

Adam Francisco

07/03/20

Citizenship in the Christian Tradition

The following is an excerpt from Adam Fransisco’s chapter in “Who Am I?” edited by Scott Ashmon (1517 Publishing, 2020).

Ken Sundet Jones

06/26/20

Wellspring of the Joy of Living

The following is an excerpt from Ken Sundet Jones’ chapter in “Who Am I?” written by Scott Ashmon (1517 Publishing, 2020).

Donavon Riley

06/23/20

Which Party Are We Invited To?

We're not called to be obedient consumers. We're free in Christ to love and serve our neighbor according to his need

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