1. Church Fathers: Cyril of Alexandria, Saint and Sinner

    book
    07/28/22
    10 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    Cyril’s fervor for pure explication of the gospel was present throughout his career.
    Church Fathers: Cyril of Alexandria, Saint and Sinner

  2. The Paradoxes of Faith

    book
    06/24/22
    11 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    It’s God’s power that we are dealing with here that is made perfect in weakness, not ours. God’s power is made perfect in the weakness of the cross.
    The Paradoxes of Faith

  3. Not Drunk As You Suppose

    book
    06/03/22
    12 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    That on Pentecost God’s Spirit should function through a dozen seeming inebriates should be no surprise when this same God saves through the ignominy of the cross.
    Not Drunk As You Suppose

  4. Trusting in What You Cannot See

    book
    05/30/22
    22 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    In the face of abject evil, these two faithfully cling to the words and truths of he alone who is Good, Jehovah God.
    Trusting in What You Cannot See

  5. How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

    book
    05/19/22
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The point Luther made, again and again, was that distance between God and sinners is collapsed when the crucified Christ himself comes to sinners through a preacher.
    How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

  6. You are a God who Hides Himself

    book
    05/11/22
    8 mins
    read
    By David Clay
    God excludes our boasting out of his abundant mercy.
    You are a God who Hides Himself

  7. Free Range Christ

    book
    04/18/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Steven Paulson
    Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
    Free Range Christ

  8. Easter is Overrated

    book
    04/11/22
    13 mins
    read
    By Tyler Cronkright
    Easter must be seen in light of the cross. It must never overshadow Good Friday. They are a packaged deal!
    Easter is Overrated

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

    book
    03/18/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Theologians of glory searched for God everywhere except the Cross of Christ.
    The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

  10. Losers Not Choosers

    book
    01/11/22
    12 mins
    read
    By Brad Soenksen
    Our only claim to fame is that we have been claimed by a God who is consistently drawn to losers!
    Losers Not Choosers

  11. They Brought Gifts and So Do We

    book
    01/06/22
    14 mins
    read
    By John Bombaro
    Meeting the crown prince is one thing; meeting God in the flesh, as the Light of the Gentiles and the Savior of the world is another.
    They Brought Gifts and So Do We

  12. Circumcision of Our Lord

    book
    01/01/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    Christ has received the mark of law that we might be marked with the gospel, with the sign of his holy cross on our heads and hearts as redeemed children of God.
    Circumcision of Our Lord
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