World Mission and Inner Mission
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.
Worship According to the Word
Bradley Gray
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.
An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf
Amy Mantravadi
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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Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
04/12/24

"In the Path of Totality

Bathed in the waters of baptism, you are placed in God's path of totality, a path he won for each and every one of us.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
04/11/24

Bold as a Lion: Leo the Great and Resurrection Courage

Jesus continues to do the same for me and for you as he did for his disciples. He still shows up for us. He still speaks his peace to us.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
04/08/24

Not in Vain

Paul knew that, without the resurrection, the Christian life was a “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/05/24

We Don't Lose Heart

For Paul, the hope of the resurrection was the ultimate antidote whenever his circumstances tempted him to despair or to "lose heart."
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
04/04/24

Jesus' Tomb and Folded Facecloths

This article is written by guest contributor, Aaron Boerst.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/31/24

Preaching the Gospel When Cities Burn

You are the baptized, for in Christ we are all wet. The demographic dividers are washed away.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/30/24

Shrug Not at the Burial of Jesus

The seemingly small, the particular, the previously overlooked, magnifies in importance.
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
03/29/24

A Very Good Friday

The death and resurrection did indeed really happen. They are accomplished historical facts, and by them, so too is the forgiveness of our sins and justification before God.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/27/24

Judas' Betrayal, Middle English, and the Last Supper

This day and its meaning provided the opportunity for an anonymous author to write a poem for Sheer Thursday about Judas' betrayal of Jesus.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
03/26/24

In Search of Significance

This article is written by guest contributor, Christopher J. Richmann.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/25/24

See God on Passion Sunday

He represents our likeness, fulfills it, and so has the prerogative to reproduce his likeness in us.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
03/22/24

Showing Off Battle Wounds

This article is written by guest contributor, Aaron Boerst
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