A Review of
By Bob Hiller
05/04/26
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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.
What Does Baptism Do?
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
05/01/26

What Does Baptism Do?

This is an excerpt from the third chapter of By Water and the Word: God’s Gift of Baptism for You by Brian Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2026), pgs 52-60.
The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/30/26

The Tree That Sweetens Every Sorrow

Even when the bitter places sink down deep into our bones, the Restorer never relinquishes his grip on you.

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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/29/22

Old Testament: Genesis 11:1-9 (Pentecost Sunday: Series C)

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is poured out and the language of man is united again for the Gospel to be preached to the ends of the earth.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/17/22

The Judge and the Judgment

God's Son comes to deal with the infestation of sin, but in an unforeseen twist of grace, he’s the only one who goes under the knife.
Scott Landrum
Scott Landrum
05/09/22

Rustling Leaves and a Guilty Conscience

Make no mistake, sinners are in fact being pursued by a most hideous beast called sin, death, and the devil, unleashed and striking continuously.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/04/22

Restored to Life

The God who abundantly restores is still in the business of total restoration, even today. Even now the God of heaven restores dead sinners to life.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
05/03/22

What the Women at the Tomb Reveal about God's Redemption

Every part of Jesus’ encounter with Mary Magdalene in John 20 was incredibly intentional and personal for God to systematically redeem what was lost.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/20/22

A Review of the Psalms Commentary by James M. Hamilton, Jr.

Hamilton writes lucidly. He has that rare gift of walking the tightrope between the academy and the church, being able to communicate to both groups in the same book.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/15/22

My God, My God, Why Have You ______ Me? Rethinking Psalm 22:1

The Messiah is exiled from God on the cross as Israel was. Forsaken as Israel was forsaken. Cast away from Yahweh as Israel was. Why?
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/10/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17-25 (Easter Sunday: Series C)

Obviously, the LORD has no intention of slapping a bandage on creation. He will completely restore—it will be made new.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/10/22

Holy Week’s Trio of Jerusalem, Temple, and King

Jerusalem, temple, and king, all three bespoke of Yahweh’s kingship, as well as of His Kingdom and presence on earth and all the blessings bound up with it.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/03/22

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 32:36-39 (Palm Sunday: Series C)

The LORD vindicates His people in the midst of their misery and despair—for this He has come.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
03/26/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 43:16-21 (Lent 5: Series C)

The Exodus always remains a continual and present reality for the people of Israel—it is always on their mind. It was and remained the big salvific event of the Old Testament, yet at the same time it points forward to what God will yet/continue to do to save His people.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
03/23/22

Rejoicing in the Spoils of a Triumph We Didn’t Win

The Word of the Lord is sure. The enemy is defeated. Salvation is waiting for you.
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