There's No Such Thing as a
By Luke Kjolhaug
06/03/26
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There's No Such Thing as a "Bible-Believing Christian

Calling oneself a “Bible-believing Christian” fails to account for the fact that every belief system, knowingly or unknowingly, arises out of a particular history.
Word-Centered
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/02/26

Word-Centered

From the very beginning, the community that God was forming was going to be much more inclusive than anyone could have imagined.
Is it Cake? Is it Ministry?
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
06/01/26

Is it Cake? Is it Ministry?

There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation.

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Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/05/22

Gospel: John 8:48-59 (Holy Trinity: Series C)

As astounding as co-eternity and co-equality with the Father in majesty and glory is, this is not the most significant answer Jesus gave in this Gospel reading, not for us at least.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
06/01/22

Our 2022 Summer Reading List

A few of our staff members have shared what they are looking forward to reading in the coming months below. If you’re looking for titles to fill your own summer reading list, we hope this list is a helpful resource.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
05/30/22

1517 Podcast Network Celebration

Celebrate the 4th Year of the 1517 Podcast Network with a Special Gift.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
05/29/22

Gospel: John 14:23-31 (Pentecost Sunday: Series C)

Pentecost is a flashback. It drives us back to the past. It also propels us forward into the future.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
05/25/22

Things I Learned From My Friend, Pastor Ron Hodel

1517 would not exist without the leadership, friendship, and faithfulness of Pastor Ron Hodel.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
05/24/22

The Problem With I

There is someone outside of I, someone outside of you, that our faith and hope is in.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
05/23/22

Absolve Yourself!

Jesus does not put us on trial and make us pay for our own sin, but he, himself, is put on trial in our place.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/22/22

Gospel: John 17:20-26 (Easter 7: Series C)

So, we pray. Not just in times of need, but we pray at all times. Because this is part of what it means to be saved.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
05/18/22

Mere Christianity at 70

Armed with great analogies, airtight logic, and razor sharp wit, Lewis keeps you spellbound from one chapter to another as you find yourself going “further up and further in.”
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/15/22

Gospel: John 16:23-33 (Easter 6: Series C)

Jesus opens for us a way to walk through suffering and to sing our song of salvation as we talk to our heavenly Father.
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.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/08/22

Gospel: John 16:12-22 (Easter 5: Series C)

What we have in our reading is a picture of how God deals with a lack of understanding.
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