By Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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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

Christopher J. Richmann

09/30/26

You Might Have a Troubled Heart

Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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Donavon Riley

08/20/25

The Child Who Rules the House

Children are not meant to carry crowns. They are not meant to rule. The burden crushes them in slow, invisible ways.

Zack James Cole

08/15/25

Homeless In Heaven?

Tetzel peddled righteousness for gold, but God gives it freely through faith in his promised Word, the person and work of Jesus Christ.

John W. Hoyum

07/28/25

Your Unlost Salvation

Christ is your Good Shepherd, and he has given to you eternal life; no one can snatch you from his hand; your salvation is secure and unlost.

Erick Sorensen

07/23/25

Bold Preaching, Imperfect Vessels: Remembering John MacArthur

MacArthur’s courage to speak Scripture’s truth, no matter the audience, should be commended.

Ryan Matthias

06/20/25

God is Deadly Serious About Sin

This story is not meant for six-year-olds, but it is meant for us, though we should hardly handle it.

Scott Keith

06/16/25

What Makes a Saint: A Saint is Justified

This is the first installment in the 1517 articles series, “What Makes a Saint?”

Craig Donofrio

06/02/25

The Gift of Metanoia: Alive in Christ, Dead to Sin

The baptized do not celebrate sin—they grieve it.

Donavon Riley

05/19/25

On Pornography, Hunger, and Holy Rescue

The Christ who rescues does not wait for you to be clean. He comes to clean you. He does not need your strength. He brings his own.

Seth Moorman

05/02/25

May the Fourth Be With You

The Fourth in the fire is Jesus.

Joel Hess

04/25/25

The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.

Steven Paulson

04/17/25

From Eden to Easter: Suffering in Gethsemane

This is the fourth installment in our series, From Eden to Easter: Life and Death in the Garden. Each day throughout Holy Week, we will take a special look at the gardens and wildernesses of Scripture, and in particular, these scenes' connections to Christ's redemption won for us on the cross.

Chad Bird

04/14/25

From Eden to Easter: The Garden of Eden

This is the first installment in our series, From Eden to Easter: Life and Death in the Garden. Each day throughout Holy Week, we will take a special look at the gardens and wildernesses of Scripture, and in particular, these scenes' connections to Christ's redemption won for us on the cross.

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