1. Written in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's death.
  2. This is an excerpt from Faith in the Face of Tyranny: An Examination of the Bethel Confession Proposed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer & Hermann Sasse in August 1933, written by Torbjörn Johansson and translated by Bror Erickson (1517 Publishing, 2023).
  3. Prior sees much of evangelicalism’s imaginary trouble arising from the fact that it emphasizes quick and dramatic conversion experiences and a personally directed relationship with God.
  4. God wants his word of promise to be the only thing we bank on, the only thing we have confidence in.
  5. Walther’s living legacy is his enduring teaching on how to distinguish the law and the gospel in the Church’s proclamation.
  6. What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
  7. What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
  8. What is undoubtedly true, however, is that St. Peter wasn’t left outside. He wasn’t left weeping. He was restored, as am I, as are you.
  9. Past, present, and future are tied together in Christ.
  10. This is an excerpt from the introduction of “Common Places in Christian Theology: A Curated Collection of Essays from Lutheran Quarterly,” edited by Mark Mattes (1517 Publishing, 2023).
  11. Even if the numbers are bad, the news about Jesus crucified for sinners and raised to new life hasn’t become any less good.
  12. Even as he was dying, the heart of God poured itself out for the sake of sinners.