1. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

    book
    01/11/24
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
    The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

  2. Don't Choke on the Bread

    book
    01/10/24
    8 mins
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    By Gage Jordan
    Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
    Don't Choke on the Bread

  3. Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

    book
    01/09/24
    17 mins
    read
    By Zack James Cole
    What does professional wrestling and preaching have in common?
    Promo, Promoter, Performer, or Preacher?

  4. A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

    book
    01/04/24
    18 mins
    read
    By Luke Kjolhaug
    What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?
    A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

  5. Justification for Sinners and Beggars

    book
    12/26/23
    20 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
    Justification for Sinners and Beggars

  6. Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

    book
    12/15/23
    17 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
    Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

  7. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

    book
    11/30/23
    8 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

  8. The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

    book
    11/28/23
    10 mins
    read
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Tolkien's hero Tom Bombadil functions to showcase the Gospel
    The Gospel in the House of Tom Bombadil

  9. The Necessity of Human Forgivness

    book
    11/20/23
    18 mins
    read
    By Amy Mantravadi
    Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
    The Necessity of Human Forgivness

  10. Post-Absolution Temptations

    book
    11/15/23
    17 mins
    read
    By Bob Hiller
    In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
    Post-Absolution Temptations

  11. One-Kingdom Theology

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    11/08/23
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology

  12. The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

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    11/02/23
    19 mins
    read
    By Delwyn Campbell
    Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
    The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation
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