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John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/13/19

Salvation by Microsoft

Are people so different today? Is justification really irrelevant now? Is the preacher’s only point of contact with the life-giving Gospel a by-product of Microsoft’s word processor? I do not think so.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/13/19

Old Testament: Genesis 32:22-30 (Pentecost 19: Series C)

The Church Militant is under constant attack by the world, our flesh and the evil one. How do we contend against such powers? They are too strong for us, but there is One who has and continues to fight in our place on our behalf.
Gerhard Forde
Gerhard Forde
10/11/19

Grace Abounding

The law does not end sin, does not make new beings, it only makes matters worse.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/11/19

Q&A for "Where Two or Three Are Gathered"

Friends are a gift from God, but all gifts flow from God to his children because of his love for us on account of Christ.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
10/10/19

A look at 2 Peter 1: Not a Cleverly Invented Story

He begins the letter with grace and peace (2 Pet 2:1) - gifts that had been given them by God through the righteousness of his Son, Jesus Christ, their Lord, and Master.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
10/10/19

Secure in His Righteousness

Should we have more victories over our sin? Probably. But can we be honest and admit that we don't have as many as we'd like?
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/09/19

Dorothy L. Sayers and The Council of Chalcedon

Good theology is the most practical thing you can have.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/08/19

Glorious Scars

Our scars are a reminder that salvation is all gift.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/08/19

Jesus and Johnny Cash: Lazarus, Sue, and You

Jesus knows your name. Whether you’re a boy named Sue or a beggar named Lazarus, the God who named that forgotten man has not forgotten you.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/07/19

What Does this Mean: Union with Christ

Christ’s indwelling in the Christian must be tied relentlessly to these external and objective events of God’s own action.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/07/19

Old Testament: Ruth 1:1-19a (Pentecost 18: Series C)

In the story of Ruth there is a strong focus on faithfulness, but not just to Naomi and later Boaz, rather her faithfulness is directed toward the LORD God.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/07/19

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 (Pentecost 18: Series C)

This text gives us only a glimpse, a preview, of God’s plan in Christ to restore his broken creation to its physical and social perfection.
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