By Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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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.

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Jeremiah Schultz

10/02/26

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily

Christopher J. Richmann

09/30/26

You Might Have a Troubled Heart

Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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Rick Ritchie

08/17/17

There Despite the Grace of God Go I

Our Lord has told us not to make these fine distinctions in grades of sin.

Donavon Riley

08/15/17

One Victim, One Trauma, One Violent Death

The Christian Church is one of the last refuges in modern American society where people who have perpetrated or suffered trauma and violence can gather together to receive the truth about themselves.

David Rufner

08/11/17

Look Upon the Tree

Every age gives cause for both hopefulness and despair.

Wade Johnston

08/07/17

A Confessing Church

A confessing church is a church more worried about souls than appearances, family lines, or institutional bottom-lines.

Scott Keith

08/07/17

Congratulations, You Are Being Rescued… Please Do Not Resist

Just when we think we had it all under control, Christ breaks into the midst of our futile efforts to save ourselves.

Caleb Keith

08/03/17

Misunderstanding Apologetics

Let’s take a look point-by-point to better understand why apologetics is really just part of sharing the Gospel.

Daniel Emery Price

07/31/17

The Goodness That Got You In

How did you become a Christian? This question is frequently asked in many Christian circles. Ask it and you will get one of a thousand different answers, but each will probably start with the same pronoun.

Sam P. Schuldheisz

07/28/17

The Tolkien Option—Introduction

What do the events of good stories, like The Lord of the Rings teach us about the rise and fall of civilizations in our own world?

Joel Hess

07/25/17

You Are Already Dead! So Live!

In Christ we are already dead to sin and the eternal consequences of sin. “There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,” writes Paul (Romans 8:1).

Donavon Riley

07/18/17

Find True Christianity in the Verbs

If it's not Christ Jesus "for you" they're not delivering the Gospel to you.

Scott Keith

07/17/17

Meeting Melanchthon: The Conclusion

This short series has attempted to show that many, if not all, of the attempts that have been made to reveal or identify tensions or error in Melanchthon’s theology.

Bror Erickson

06/30/17

It Has Nothing To Do With Salvation

If we are saved by faith, if it is by faith that we have life in His name, what do the sacraments have to do with it? The answer is: everything.

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