Grace is Not an Excuse
By Luke Kjolhaug
10/16/26
12mins

Grace is Not an Excuse

In Jesus, God acted first, even when we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:5).
Jesus Is God: The Old Testament Says So
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/13/26

Jesus Is God: The Old Testament Says So

Yahweh who is pierced and mourned in prophecy is Jesus who is pierced and mourned in fulfillment.
World Mission and Inner Mission
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/09/26

World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

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Blake Flattley
Blake Flattley
05/05/23

One Way to Make Sure Worship Songs Don't Sound the Same

The only way to change the current state of worship songwriting and production is to create something different.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/04/23

Come and Dine

How can we be sure that we are getting a “solid spiritual diet” and not a “milky” one?
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
05/01/23

What is Theosis?

What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
04/26/23

A Beautiful Sadness

As I look back, I choose to remember her as a soul redeemed by Christ.
Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
04/25/23

Leaving an Unimpressive Legacy: The Story of Mark

What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
04/24/23

A Strange Easter Morning

Although Jesus bodily ascended and is hidden from our earthly eyes, he is not far off.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
04/18/23

An Excerpt from Any Given Sunday

This is an excerpt from part two of “On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service” by Mike Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023).
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
04/18/23

A Review of "Torahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses?" by R.L Solberg

Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
04/14/23

If Christ Has Not Been Raised, We are the Most to be Pitied

Paul is writing as a man who has already lived a life of law-keeping while denying the resurrection.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
04/11/23

If Christ Has Not Been Raised, You Are Still in Your Sins

What if sin was truly removed and what if the one who took it from us had the power to conquer it’s curse and spit in the face of death?
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
04/10/23

If Christ Has Not Been Raised, Preaching is Useless

This week we are taking a closer look at 1 Corinthians 15:14-19 and what we lose if Christ has not been raised from the dead.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/06/23

Mandating the Promise

By mandating the promise, Christ states something stronger than just an invitation.
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