The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements
By Scott Keith
07/16/25
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The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements

The IRS says churches can endorse candidates from the pulpit. But just because they can doesn’t mean they should.
Faith That Waits
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
07/15/25

Faith That Waits

Chapter 3 of Habakkuk, which is often referred to as “the Psalm of Habakkuk,” is a song of catharsis, relief, faith, and profound emotion.
What Makes a Saint? A Saint Is Held By Promise
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
07/14/25

What Makes a Saint? A Saint Is Held By Promise

God doesn’t just simply give you all the things. He does so because his very own Son came down and earned all the things for you.

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Magnus Persson
Magnus Persson
10/15/21

The De-formation of the Church and the Need for Re-formation

The church’s reformation is not about fragmentation, but a way forward to unity around that which is central to the church, around Christ and him crucified.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/12/21

A Q&A for How Melanchthon Helped Discover the Gospel

This is a Q&A for 1517 Publishing’s newest release, “How Melanchthon Helped Luther Discover the Gospel,” by Lowell C. Green. This release also marks the launch of our new Melanchthon Library.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/09/21

Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 (Pentecost 21: Series B )

A little or a lot, great is the joy of the child of God for the meaning of life is not defined by stuff, but rather by the cross.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/09/21

Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 (Pentecost 21: Series B )

Honor would be shown to the least. Power would be shown by its opposite. The way of glory was marked with humility.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
10/09/21

Epistle: Hebrews 4:1-13 (14-16) (Pentecost 21: Series B )

No work need be done to enter this Sabbath rest, for Christ has done all that is necessary.
1517 Publishing
1517 Publishing
10/08/21

"Faith" in the Mature Luther

The way to salvation does not consist in works invented by men, but that which leads to God is believing and trusting in Him.
Valerie Thur
Valerie Thur
10/07/21

Martha: Herald of the Gospel

Martha’s pain is not met by a to-do list. Jesus’ reply is not that she should try harder or change her behavior
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/02/21

Old Testament: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 (Pentecost 20: Series B )

God will establish justice and righteousness even in the midst of the most uncertain and evil times. This we know because of the hope based upon the promise.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/02/21

Gospel: Mark 10:17-22 (Pentecost 20: Series B )

Jesus saves us from the love of money which sent the rich young man away sad.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
10/02/21

Epistle: Hebrews 3:12-19 (Pentecost 20: Series B )

Whereas Moses faithfully rescued God’s people from slavery in Egypt and led them to the Promised Land of Canaan, Jesus has rescued us from the slavery of sin and the tyranny of the Devil to lead us to eternal life.
Nicholas Kallis
Nicholas Kallis
10/02/21

A Theology of Children

The entrance of children into the world reminds our world of the hope of redemption in Genesis 3:15.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
09/30/21

Mary: When Gabriel was Frightened by Mary

Grace does not emancipate us from any requirement of obedience. Rather, grace allows Jesus to be obedient on our behalf that the righteous demands of the law can be fulfilled.
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