God's Sufficiency in the Face of Our Inadequacy
By Bradley Gray
09/25/25
23mins

God's Sufficiency in the Face of Our Inadequacy

He is the God who always is, whose Word is true, and never fails. He is a God who acts and always does what he says he’s going to do.
Election for the Rest of Us
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
09/24/25

Election for the Rest of Us

Election is not a riddle to solve. It’s a pillow to rest your head on at night.
From the Cross to Our Enemies: Why Christians Forgive
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
09/23/25

From the Cross to Our Enemies: Why Christians Forgive

The world takes notice when Christians forgive because such forgiveness seems impossible.

All Articles

Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
04/05/22

Dying (and Living) on the Slopes of Sola Fide

My one hope of not only entering a right relationship with God but also stepping into glory is the same: it’s Christ. It’s always Christ.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/04/22

The End of Ethics

False holiness is always a possession and achievement of the individual in isolation from the good of others. And so it isn’t holiness at all.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
04/01/22

The Greatness of the Gospel

All human wisdom, righteousness, and holiness are made futile in that which belongs to God’s kingdom.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
03/31/22

Never Buried Alone

Who we are buried with matters. But there is no need to go out and find a dead prophet so you can join him six feet under.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/30/22

An Unintended Sermon

What grace is this? It’s grace from Christ, who often seizes us when we least expect it, even through the hands of His enemies.
John Bortulin
John Bortulin
03/28/22

The Lord’s Crumbs

When you are stripped down to nothing, desperate, lowly, you will again know what she knows: the crumbs are enough, Jesus is enough, for you.
Jacob Corzine
Jacob Corzine
03/26/22

Battling the Devil

Treating preaching as a battle with the Devil keeps a preacher on the offense and prevents him from being caught off guard.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/24/22

Tomorrow, March 25, We Celebrate God Becoming a Baby

If there were ever any doubt about God's commitment to humanity, the incarnation removed that doubt. God became a man forever. And thus he is our brother, our kinsman redeemer, the God who would move heaven and earth to save us.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
03/23/22

Rejoicing in the Spoils of a Triumph We Didn’t Win

The Word of the Lord is sure. The enemy is defeated. Salvation is waiting for you.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
03/22/22

The Book of Esther and the Name of God

God is often hidden in history, even as we make it now, but He is always manifest where He has promised to be.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
03/21/22

What Does Lent Mean to You?

Lent means that we do not have to look to ourselves but can look to our neighbor in love as Christ has loved us.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/18/22

The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

Theologians of glory searched for God everywhere except the Cross of Christ.
1517 is a Christian non-profit (501(c)3) multi-media organization. Our mission is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free on account of the death and resurrection of Jesus alone.
1517.org
Search
Academy
Donate

1517 grants permission for our free online resources to be printed, photocopied, and otherwise used freely for private and church use. We require that authorship and source (1517.org) are referenced and maintained. These resources may not be sold or included in any publications for sale.