This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.
By Donavon Riley
02/06/26
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This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.

The Bible isn’t a set of moral examples or religious insights. It’s the record of God’s saving work, fulfilled in Christ, delivered now through words spoken and heard.
Fear is Dividing Us
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
02/05/26

Fear is Dividing Us

Ultimately, Scripture does not confront fear with commands. It confronts fear with a promise.
On Being Made Holy
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
02/04/26

On Being Made Holy

The Scriptures consistently speak about sanctification as a sure gift for the Christian.

All Articles

Joel Hess
Joel Hess
12/03/19

The Promises of Advent: Will Conquer Satan

The Son of Eve disarmed Satan’s hold on humanity, not with an earthquake, atomic bomb, or brilliant essay, but with his dead body and final words, “It is finished.”
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
10/18/19

I Believe

The following is an excerpt from“Credo: I Believe,” edited by Caleb Keith and Kelsi Klembara (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
10/17/19

A Look at 2 Peter 2: Has God Truly Said?

He will do it because God is the truth, and always deals with and in the truth.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/11/19

Q&A for "Where Two or Three Are Gathered"

Friends are a gift from God, but all gifts flow from God to his children because of his love for us on account of Christ.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
10/10/19

A look at 2 Peter 1: Not a Cleverly Invented Story

He begins the letter with grace and peace (2 Pet 2:1) - gifts that had been given them by God through the righteousness of his Son, Jesus Christ, their Lord, and Master.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/04/19

Friendship and the Apologetics of Imagination

The following is an excerpt from“Where Two or Three Are Gathered” edited by Scott Keith (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
10/03/19

A Look at 1 and 2 Peter: Intro to 2 Peter

This letter is not without controversy—not because of its content but due to questions concerning its authorship and canonicity.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
09/27/19

Q&A with Wade Johnston for "Let the Bird Fly"

The optimism of a Christian extends beyond the deathbed and has its origin in a historical event without historical boundaries.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
09/26/19

A Look at 1 Peter 5: Peace to All in Christ

You are in a fight, but the victory is guaranteed because it is in the hands of the risen Chief Shepherd.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
09/20/19

Where Two or Three Are Gathered: An Introduction

The following is an excerpt from “Where Two or Three Are Gathered” edited by Scott Keith (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
09/19/19

A Look at 1 Peter 4: Suffering for the Sake of Jesus

In the suffering of Jesus, we have an example of trusting in the promises of the Father.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
09/13/19

Two Kinds of Righteousness and Two Realms

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