The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
By Bradley Gray
10/02/25
23mins

The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.
An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/30/25

An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136

The following entries are excerpts from Chad Bird’s new book, Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of the Psalms (1517 Publishing, 2025), pgs. 311 and 335

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Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
06/19/22

Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Pentecost 3: Series C)

The question is, how are you going to live out your life as someone who has taken up the Robe of Freedom?
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/17/22

It's Good To Be Lost

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the fifth installment of that series.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/16/22

Covering Your Debt

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the fourth installment of that series.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/15/22

Adopted

God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/14/22

By Grace Or Karma

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the second installment of that series.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/13/22

Redemption

This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the first installment of that series.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/12/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 65:1-9 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

The LORD God is seeking after those who have not sought Him! He calls out to those who have not been called by His name.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/12/22

Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

Jesus comes to people and changes everything. “Before” is long gone. “After” is a whole new world.
Justin Rossow
Justin Rossow
06/12/22

Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7 (Pentecost 2: Series C)

Paul wants us to know the radical identity shift that takes place when you put on Christ. You are free.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
06/10/22

The Trinity Is History

The Trinity is a handy shorthand for all that God has done to justify sinners.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
06/09/22

Flirting With The Law

When the Law is viewed in its true light, when its "glory" is revealed, it is found to do nothing more than to kill man and sink him into condemnation.
Kevin Hale
Kevin Hale
06/07/22

He Devises Means

Our God is the one who brings back the exile, who restores the outcast, he is the one who devises means to do so.
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