An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound

By Donavon Riley

10/17/25

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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound

This is the sixth 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 Preached and Unpreached God

Steven Paulson

10/16/25

An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God

This is the fifth 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: Election and the Word

Caleb Keith

10/15/25

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.

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Singing with Simeon

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John W. Hoyum

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Martin Luther's Three Lights

Luther’s famous treatise contains great consolation for Christians struggling with grace, suffering, and hope.

Karen Stenberg

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Homesick for Heaven

I realized that no matter where I call "home," I won't be able to shake the feeling of homesickness.

Jason Oakland

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Jesus Provides

Jesus, the true Bridegroom, erases that mistake by his own compassionate, saving act. Isn’t this also a picture of the gospel?

Steven Paulson

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Psalm 6: Wrestling with God

By the end of this prayer of wrestling, David finally has the strength to claim victory over his lying enemies.

Adam Francisco

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Thank God for Wesley Huff: Defending the Historicity of the Gospel

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Epiphany Every Day

Epiphany is one of the most important festivals of the church year, although often sadly overlooked.

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The Epiphany Star

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Michael Berg

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Bless This House: An Explanation of the Chalking of the Door

The “Chalking of the Door” is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home.

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After The Festivities Have Faded

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A Christmas Confession

It is impossible to live our lives in a way that would convince God of our value because he already knows our value. He is the one who gave it to us.

Donavon Riley

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Conflict and Belief at Christmastide

Belief at Christmas is neither neat nor safe. It is the path that leads to the manger and, from there, to the cross.

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