Worship According to the Word
By Bradley Gray
10/07/26
20mins

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.
An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf
Amy Mantravadi
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
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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Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
02/11/25

Singing with Simeon

Christians don’t need a bucket list. We’ve got the whole bucket: the Word fulfilled, life fulfilled, and life in full.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
01/08/25

My Father's Business

Be relieved, whatever has had you anxious. He is with us and about his Father’s business, which is your salvation.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
12/25/24

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.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
12/24/24

A King-Sized Bed

Are you looking for rest? Is your heart cluttered? Are you searching for comfort? Just look at the King-sized bed.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
12/19/24

Scripture’s Forest of Storytellers

The grain of God’s goodness and grace is made known by many trees throughout the Bible.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/18/24

Mary's Humility and the Hope of a Savior

Jesus rests in a manger in the days to come, but don’t be fooled.
Daniel van Voorhis
Daniel van Voorhis
12/11/24

Jesus, Our King

This is the third article in a special three-part Advent series on how Jesus is our prophet, priest, and king.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/28/24

What it Means to be Thankful

The Lord’s provision doesn’t rest on the strength of our gratitude.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/07/24

Flipped Tables, Upended Expectations, and Cleansed Hearts

No amount of ritual, sacrifice, devotion, or money could ever do what Jesus of Nazareth was sent to accomplish.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/28/24

Hammer Time and Rolling Rocks: The Intersection of Popular Jewish Literature with the New Testament

If we picture the New Testament as a divinely painted masterpiece that hangs in the middle of a museum, then all around it are other works of the period, in different corridors of the museum, in many styles, painted by diverse artists, with variations of color and technique.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/25/24

God's Paradoxical Patriarch

Jacob is given the gospel afresh right when he needed it and it is because of this gospel that his faith is stirred up anew.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/12/24

Listen to Him

With so many TV preachers, pastors, and Bible teachers claiming to be authoritative voices for God himself, how do you know who to listen to?
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