This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.
By Donavon Riley
02/06/26
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This is the third installment in a series meant to let the Christian tradition speak for itself, the way it has carried Christians through long winters, confusion, and joy for centuries.

The Bible isn’t a set of moral examples or religious insights. It’s the record of God’s saving work, fulfilled in Christ, delivered now through words spoken and heard.
Fear is Dividing Us
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
02/05/26

Fear is Dividing Us

Ultimately, Scripture does not confront fear with commands. It confronts fear with a promise.
On Being Made Holy
Caleb Keith
Caleb Keith
02/04/26

On Being Made Holy

The Scriptures consistently speak about sanctification as a sure gift for the Christian.

All Articles

Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
09/16/24

A Righteousness that is By Faith

To obtain this righteousness, you have to admit you don’t have it and could never produce it on your own because you are unrighteous.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
09/09/24

A Review of Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for our Common Life

When joined with a good Reformation theology of vocation and the freedom of a Christian, Fujimura’s vision for culture care is something all Christians can embrace, regardless of whether they are artists in the formal sense.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
06/13/24

The Gift of Failure

Success is emphatically not your primary identity.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
06/10/24

What the Bible’s Wisdom Books Say about Human Suffering

God does not give us an undebatable answer to suffering. Instead, God suffers, too.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
05/31/24

God Doesn't Have a Plan for You

We know we are made for something great. We humans were created in God’s image and restored through Christ in his perfect image.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
04/08/24

Not in Vain

Paul knew that, without the resurrection, the Christian life was a “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
03/31/24

Preaching the Gospel When Cities Burn

You are the baptized, for in Christ we are all wet. The demographic dividers are washed away.
Paul Koch
Paul Koch
02/12/24

A Different Sort of Man: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt

The more I got to know Dr. Rosenbladt, the more I saw that he wasn’t a man divided.
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
02/09/24

A Farewell to My Teacher: Rod Rosenbladt as Professor

He was rooted in his own tradition but gracious with others when they wanted to learn about his faith or their own.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
02/08/24

More than a Professor: Remembering Rod Rosenbladt

Anyone could tell he enjoyed teaching theology and loved his students.
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
02/06/24

For You and For All People: The Legacy of Rod Rosenbladt

In a world—and even a church—full of distractions, thank God for Rod Rosenbladt. He pointed us to Jesus and Jesus alone.
Steve Byrnes
Steve Byrnes
01/08/24

Is God Moved by our Petitions?

Do our petitions move God?
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