What Does Baptism Do?
By Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26
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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
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Bradley Gray
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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.
A Review of
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
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A Review of "To Live Well: To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times" by Alan Noble

To Live Well is therefore not a general advice book, but a message suffused with the gospel.

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Gretchen Ronnevik
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How to Find Christ: A Guide for College Students

He will never leave you nor forsake you. Your faith is not fragile glass.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
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Extraordinarily Ordinary

This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Clothed with Christ written by Brian W. Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available!
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
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A Review of Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for our Common Life

When joined with a good Reformation theology of vocation and the freedom of a Christian, Fujimura’s vision for culture care is something all Christians can embrace, regardless of whether they are artists in the formal sense.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
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Narcissus the Pharisee

There is a bit of Narcissus in all of us. We are all lost within ourselves.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
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The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

What a small thing in the big picture to give his head for the Head of the Church who would give his life for John and all sinners.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/27/24

Yours Is the Victory

Press on, church. Yours is the victory through Jesus Christ your Lord.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Indifference Is A Most Deadly Poison

It is the story of a God who is not distant, not indifferent, not doing anything in half-measures, but who is here, now.
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
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The Gospel's Promise in a Secular World

What the gospel does is take people who were enemies of God and transform them into lovers of God
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
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Psalm 1: Blessedness to the Man

The one who delights in the law of the Lord learns to fear his own good works and trust God outside of them.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
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For the Desperate, Who Wish to See God

God can never really be said to be ignoring us, even if our experience with God at any given moment is that he is.
Christopher J. Richmann
Christopher J. Richmann
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The Fate of American Revivalism

When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
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Exploring the Hebrew Riches of the Benediction

God’s words do things. When God blesses you, you are blessed.
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