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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Scott Keith

02/02/24

When a Good Father Dies, it is Always Too Soon

My goal here isn’t to selfishly reflect on all the reasons I will miss Rod because I know that if you are reading this, you may miss this man, too.

Sarah Crowder

02/01/24

Fat God

God demonstrates his great love for us in the actions of Jesus, who came down into the flesh and soaked up all our sin.

Scott Landrum

01/26/24

On Being Hounded by Christ

When the Savior gets on our trail, nothing, not even the grave and hell, can stop him.

Bradley Gray

01/23/24

Our Incomprehensible Inheritance

When we believe in Jesus as the true and better fulfillment of every promise made to Abraham, we, too, are counted as righteous in the same way that he was — by faith.

Bradley Gray

01/18/24

The Word of Promise and the Family of God

The essence of what it means to be a son or daughter of Abraham, an inheritor of the Abrahamic promise, was irrevocably tethered to faith.

Bradley Gray

01/12/24

A Hill to Die On

Your justification isn’t a matter of “Jesus plus” anything.

Donavon Riley

01/11/24

The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.

Gage Jordan

01/10/24

Don't Choke on the Bread

Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.

Wade Johnston

01/02/24

Fat Hearts

How’s your ticker?

Bradley Gray

12/26/23

Justification for Sinners and Beggars

Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.

John Bombaro

12/23/23

The Fact of His Name

What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?

Amy Mantravadi

12/15/23

Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.

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