In Jesus, God acted first, even when we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:5).
Yahweh who is pierced and mourned in prophecy is Jesus who is pierced and mourned in fulfillment.
There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

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These studies can expose some very disturbing truths about Christianity in America.
"Are you Republican or Democrat?” “Liberal or conservative?” “Yankees or Red Sox?” “Star Wars or Star Trek?”
Throughout his life, Melanchthon was embroiled in quite a few internal as well as external controversies.
Some form of the Rule of Benedict will not save or reinvigorate the church. The church already has what the church needs to do her work in the world: she has the Gospel.
You may be surprised to discover that, rather than changing your theology, these other voices deepen and expand it in ways that never would have happened if you listened only to the “approved” voices.
Christianity is not a solo endeavor. Not a private relationship between Jesus and me.
What is your fight club? Who is your Tyler Durden?
There is something odd about the definition of God as a being that than which nothing greater can be conceived.
by Fredrik Sidenvall, translated by Bror Erickson
Still, sadly, many polls suggest that above 50% of Americans get their news from social media sites as opposed to actual news sites.
by Philip Melanchthon, translated by Scott L. Keith, Ph.D.; edited by Kurt Winrich
Over and over, generation after generation, sinners repeat the same mistake. "How is it possible that God can be a man," we ask.