Inception and the Paradox of Grace
By Bradley Gray
07/09/25
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Inception and the Paradox of Grace

Paradoxes hold everything together, not just in Inception’s plot, but in your life and mine.
Only Christ, Not OnlyFans
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/08/25

Only Christ, Not OnlyFans

We don’t flinch at sin. We speak Christ into it.
What Makes a Saint: A Saint is a Sinner
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
07/07/25

What Makes a Saint: A Saint is a Sinner

One might say that the first statement of the Reformation was that a saint never stops repenting.

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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.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/14/21

Erasmus versus Luther - Bound to Be Free, Part 7

Luther understood when the Word of God came it did not offer sinners a choice.
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.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
10/11/21

Luther at Augsburg

Even if not a turning point, 1518 is a point of no return for Luther.
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.
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.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
09/25/21

Old Testament: Genesis 2:18-25 (Pentecost 19: Series B )

Man and woman together are complete. Apart, they are incomplete. The two correspond and form “one flesh” when combined in sexual relationships and as helpmates.
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