A Review of
By Amy Mantravadi
07/21/25
12mins

A Review of "The Church: A Guide to the People of God" by Brad East

“The Church exists to tell anyone and everyone who knocks on her door wondering what’s inside: Come and see” (pg. 58). Such reminders make The Church a worthwhile read.
What Christ Gave Up for Us
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
07/18/25

What Christ Gave Up for Us

The way of the cross is the actual way of victory. Jesus absorbs the worst of what humanity and even the devil can do to him, and he spurns the shame of it all.
The Pulpit is No Place for Political Endorsements
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
07/16/25

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.

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David Schmitt
David Schmitt
01/03/21

Gospel: Mark 1:4-11 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series B)

John has been preaching a radical vision of God, where God holds people accountable for their sin and calls them to repent. What will Jesus do?
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
01/03/21

Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series B)

In Scripture, to be "in Christ" is nothing but living in the light and reality of one’s baptism.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
01/03/21

Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-5 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series B)

Christ has come to make all things new, and water and the Spirit are used for His new creation just as it was for the original.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
12/29/20

Is Jesus the Only Way?

To the extent that God is exclusive by offering salvation only through Christ we can say he is more gracious than other systems because he takes on our guilt upon himself while gifting us his righteousness.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/27/20

Gospel: Luke 2:40-52 (Christmas 2: Series B)

We begin in ignorance and we end in ignorance. But, in the midst of our ignorance, Jesus is walking with us.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/27/20

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14 (Christmas 2: Series B)

Here is Paul’s repacking of the Christmas gift in terms of the personal and corporate implications of God so loving the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/27/20

Old Testament: 1 Kings 3:4-15 (Christmas 2 Series B)

The receiving and/or possessing of a gift, even one from God, is far different than putting it to use.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
12/20/20

Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 (Christmas 1: Series B)

As Simeon sang, you might lead your hearers in a song of defiant and hopeful confidence to close out a year characterized by death and despair.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/20/20

Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 (Christmas 1: Series B)

Why is it important for us to confess and remember the virgin birth? It is important because of its place within the total story of redemption.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/20/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 (Christmas 1: Series B)

The Lamb of God is stripped of His garment and sheds His blood on a cross to clothe us in robes of righteousness and garments of salvation—like a bridegroom who adorns himself and his bride.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
12/17/20

Waiting with Hannah

Hannah’s story is the story of God’s great reversal.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
12/13/20

Old Testament: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 (Advent 4: Series B)

Not only is Jesus the New David, He is also the New Temple—the House and Kingdom! This is the throne that is everlasting.
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