An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word
By Caleb Keith
10/15/25
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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word

This is the fourth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/14/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin

This is the third installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/13/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture

This is the second installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.

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Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
04/16/19

The Loss of a Lady: Notre Dame and Sacred Space

She is so honored not because she is grand, but because her grandness reflects the gratitude and hopes of a people who need some way to express their affection for the God they love.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/10/19

The Seed Does it All

When the Bible talks about bearing fruit, it’s not talking about what we must do to produce fruit.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/02/19

Your Jesus Has Made You Well

When we preach Jesus crucified for the sin of the world, Jesus crucified to put away God’s harsh judgment, that good news creates faith
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
03/20/19

Whenever Our Heart Condemns Us

He looked me straight in the eye and said these words, almost in a challenging way, “I hate God. I do."
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
03/15/19

Begin The Begets

I am a time traveler now. It all started this past Christmas. My son gave my husband and me DNA kits, and the instructions suggested that.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/13/19

How Long, O Lord? Climbing 109 Mountains

I finally climbed all 109 mountains. My journey began out of desperation, fueled by anger, fear, resentment.
Laura Bauer
Laura Bauer
03/12/19

A Life Interrupted

This quest to justify my existence can end because I have been justified by God who gave up heaven to be with me!
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/08/19

You Can't Baptize Hedonism

“There is no obedience that does not have its eyes on either God or neighbor. An obedience that is motivated by what we will get out of it is no obedience at all.”
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/12/19

Theology in the Real World

Theology is a practical habit—that is, an aptitude cultivated to be applied in the real world in daily life.
John Warwick Montgomery
John Warwick Montgomery
02/10/19

Christ: Evolved Humanity or God in Flesh?

The following is an excerpt from Always be Ready: A Primer on Defending the Christian Faith written by John Warwick Montgomery (1517 Publishing, 2018).
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/05/19

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

We expect God to try us, not for our crimes, but for our better moments.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
02/04/19

Defeat Evil with Good

Peace comes when we give up worrying about self-interest, self-preservation, and self-satisfaction and instead keep our eyes fixed on good God and Savior Jesus.
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