1. Luther vs Karlstadt: The Other Leipzig Disputation

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    07/14/23
    12 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    It was meant to be Karlstadt’s moment to shine, but all anyone remembered was Luther.
    Luther vs Karlstadt: The Other Leipzig Disputation

  2. Fields of Gold

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    07/05/23
    5 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    As Luther said, “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf of spring.”
    Fields of Gold

  3. Philip Melanchthon's Most Formative Year

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    06/19/23
    15 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Church historians attempt to determine why Melanchthon made those controversial decisions.
    Philip Melanchthon's Most Formative Year

  4. John of Ragusa: Prometheus of the Reformation

    book
    11/01/22
    11 mins
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    By Steve Kruschel
    If a key part of the Reformation was placing God’s Word back into the hands of the people in a clear, understandable way, then John of Ragusa can be called a “Prometheus” in his own right.
    John of Ragusa: Prometheus of the Reformation

  5. Why You Should Know About the Reformation

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    10/31/22
    13 mins
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    By Scott Keith
    When the Reformers read the Bible (especially when studied in the original languages), they found a God who was gracious and merciful for the sake of Christ.
    Why You Should Know About the Reformation

  6. How God Uses Art to Preach His Word

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    10/06/22
    15 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    In the Reformation, as in the tabernacle, God gave skill, artistry, and craftsmanship to put his Word in images so that through art, his Word would be revealed.
    How God Uses Art to Preach His Word

  7. Luther's German Bible

    book
    09/22/22
    11 mins
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    By Rick Ritchie
    The German Bible made Sola Scriptura a reality for all believers.
    Luther's German Bible

  8. Luther's September Testament

    book
    09/21/22
    15 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    Luther's September Testament not only shaped the reformers’ theology but also was as big an influence on the German language as Shakespeare was for English.
    Luther's September Testament

  9. Long Has She Reigned Over Us: The Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Dignity of Duty

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    09/09/22
    23 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    “There,” the Queen said, “That’s so much better than talking, isn’t it?”
    Long Has She Reigned Over Us: The Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Dignity of Duty

  10. The Church Is Already Woke

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    09/06/22
    12 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Only by faith in Christ are we truly awake.
    The Church Is Already Woke

  11. Lucas Cranach: Artist, Proclaimer, and Friend

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    08/17/22
    16 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    Cranach became the evangelical interpreter for the masses
    Lucas Cranach: Artist, Proclaimer, and Friend

  12. A Scriptural Reflection of Luther’s Small Catechism

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    08/10/22
    18 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    Take heart: God is near and he is here for you.
    A Scriptural Reflection of Luther’s Small Catechism
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