By John Bombaro

07/01/25

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The Worldview Inversion of the Cross

As soon as people understand what crucifixion means, the cross becomes offensive.

Seth Moorman

06/30/25

What Makes A Saint: A Saint Suffers

This is the third installment in the 1517 articles series, “What Makes a Saint?”

Donavon Riley

06/27/25

Tongues of Fire & Breath of God

The Church speaks not with the cleverness of men, but with the breath of God.

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Amy Mantravadi

03/26/25

A Review of Unloved: The Rejected Saints God Calls Beloved

Sometimes the old story is the one we need to hear again and again.

Edward Killian

03/21/25

A Review of Dying to Live: The Foundation, Focus, and Shape of the Christian Life, Second Edition

Senkbeil is a pastor’s pastor, a master of the art of pastoral care.

Caleb Keith

03/07/25

The Mistranslation That Sparked the Reformation

Is there a significant difference between changing your mind and doing penance? Absolutely.

Steven Paulson

02/27/25

Psalm 7: The Divine Contradiction – Only Faith Overcomes Revenge

God is a judge, but unlike you, God is just!

Edward Killian

02/18/25

We Are Beggars: Martin Luther’s Final Words and the Heart of the Gospel

Luther’s final thoughts were not meant to bum you out or lead you to despair.

John Bombaro

02/06/25

Gospel Action

The liturgy ensures that the gospel is never something inward, merely a thought or sentiment of the believer.

Gretchen Ronnevik

01/29/25

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Katie Luther?

What do we do with Katie Luther? What kind of historical character can we paint her to be?

Kelsi Klembara

01/21/25

Baptism: Return or Redo? On the 500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement

There is a “re” involved with baptism, but unlike the Anabaptists, it’s not a “re-do,” but a “re-turn" or a “re-member.”

Adam Francisco

01/17/25

Thank God for Wesley Huff: Defending the Historicity of the Gospel

Huff did not stop there, though. Towards the end of the interview, he asked Rogan, "What do you think of Jesus?"

Bradley Gray

01/14/25

This Is Your Story

The gospel is best understood in terms of those two most important words: for you.

Ryan Couch

01/03/25

New Year, Same You

It's a new year, and you are still the same you: a sinner who is simultaneously perfect in every way because Christ declares it to be so.

Sam P. Schuldheisz

12/19/24

Scripture’s Forest of Storytellers

The grain of God’s goodness and grace is made known by many trees throughout the Bible.

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