By Bradley Gray

10/07/26

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Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Jeremiah Schultz

10/02/26

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily

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Donavon Riley

07/28/21

Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 1)

Luther’s allies and opponents also would not allow him to put off responding to Erasmus indefinitely. They badgered him constantly to write a response.

Martin Luther

07/27/21

Faith Is Not What Some People Think

Faith is a living, bold trust in God’s grace, so certain of God’s favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it.

Scott Keith

07/26/21

That's a Good Question: What Should we do When the Church Lets us Down?

The Church is where God has instituted the office of the preacher of the gospel. And if you are let-down, the gospel is what you need to hear.

Haroldo Camacho

07/22/21

The Fifth Beatitude: The Most Surprising Act of Grace

Jesus did not need a single act of mercy to get him started on the road to mercy, his essence was by nature merciful.

Bradley Gray

07/21/21

A Lamp in a Dark World

Through the often abominable and lamentable and occasional commendable season, there is one who remains unmoved by it all.

Haroldo Camacho

07/15/21

The Fourth Beatitude: More than Cornucopias for the Hungry

Blessed are we, for we are filled by the cornucopia of Christ’s righteousness.

Luke Kjolhaug

07/14/21

The Gospel According to Corduroy

God’s love is axiomatic; it just is. It’s a truism without a logical explanation.

Haroldo Camacho

07/08/21

The Third Beatitude: The Meek Are Not Pushovers

The only one rightful heir of the kingdom of God, inherits from us, our cross, and descends into the kingdom of the damned.

Martin Luther

07/07/21

A Penny and God's Goodness

Christ strikes a blow first against the presumption of those who would storm their way into heaven by their good works.

Zack James Cole

07/02/21

The Chosen: A Review

Jesus did not come because we had our act together. He came because we couldn’t get our act together.

Haroldo Camacho

07/01/21

The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

The giver of life, the source of joy, stands weeping together with the human family as they grieve under the curse of sin.

Bradley Gray

06/28/21

Come to the Waters of Repentance

Mankind’s “thoughts and ways” on the matter of pardon and forgiveness do not even come close to exhausting, let alone fathoming, God’s “thoughts and ways.”

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