Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death
By 1517 Guest Contributor
05/07/26
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Thornton Wilder and The Problem of Death

Humanity, despite our best efforts, cannot answer the question as to why God allows evil to occur.
Mother as Theologian of the Home
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
05/06/26

Mother as Theologian of the Home

This is an excerpt from the Chapter 7 of Being Family by Scott Keith (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 72-74.
A Review of
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
05/04/26

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.

All Articles

Larry D. Hughes
Larry D. Hughes
10/27/17

Divine Language

God’s justification of us does not happen secretly in our spirits. God justifies you and me in His absolving Word
Paul Dunk
Paul Dunk
10/26/17

Justification: One and Done.

When I was about 10, I went on a hike with a boys brigade. We were all racing down this path at lunchtime when I decided to beat everyone to the bottom by deviating from the path.
Mariah Coward
Mariah Coward
10/25/17

An Adventure of Grace

I’ve always been a very passionate person. Adventure is my favorite thing.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/23/17

Burying the Calculator: God's Gift of the Big, Fat Zero

We’re by nature counters. So long as we can add, subtract, multiply and divide something, anything, we have some measure of control and comparison.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/17/17

Freed From The Dope of Religion, The Losers Win

We are forgiven for Christ’s sake. Losers set free to trust in God’s promises.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
10/16/17

Keep Looking, Desiring God

My parents will be the first to tell you, I can really put my foot in my mouth. I often don’t say the right thing.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
10/16/17

Don't Put Your Faith in Doubt

When we are unsure of who God is, it’s to Christ that He tells us to look.
Jeff Mallinson
Jeff Mallinson
10/13/17

1518 The Legacy Project?

Luther contends that even our best spiritual, theological, and moral efforts are insufficient to save us.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
10/12/17

Missing the Point

God created Israel to be the vessel into which he would place both his Law and his Son.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/11/17

Book Release Today: Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul

This book tells of my long and brutal journey. From married to divorced. From a seminary professor and pastor to a disgraced, bitter truck driver in the oil fields of Texas. From a man at war with God to a child redeemed by grace.
Hermann Sasse
Hermann Sasse
10/11/17

What Only Christianity Has

In the face of all the misunderstandings on the part of the world and all the errors which have arisen within Christendom, let us make this point absolutely clear: the task of the church in the world consists uniquely and alone in the preaching of the Word of God and in administering the Sacrament.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
10/11/17

Taking Ground

Rather than presenting Christ’s words as a rule or a threat, Luther reveals it to be the promise of God.
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