1. Grace comes for every foolish, self-absorbed sinner, for every “Nabal,” and announces that there is one who has already taken it upon himself to shoulder all of our wrongdoing, paying the price for it through the sacrifice of himself.
  2. The Bible not only calls us to remember God’s past acts of deliverance; it also invites us to recognize that God in Christ is still in the business of delivering sinners from bondage.
  3. As Luther said, “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf of spring.”
  4. Church historians attempt to determine why Melanchthon made those controversial decisions.
  5. No matter how far away they wander, God always hears the prayers of his children.
  6. What I desperately needed was not to preach to myself, but to listen to a preacher—not to take myself in hand, but to be taken in the hands of the Almighty.
  7. Sing of Jesus’ Easter victory for you, and watch Satan flee with his worries and cares!
  8. Luther's emphasis on the need for sinners to have preachers who can provide them with the comfort and support they need for their faith in Jesus Christ and life is as relevant today as it was in his time.
  9. Christ's words of exclusive salvation are not just a warning but a sure promise for you.
  10. Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
  11. You are not alone if you find it difficult to wrap your mind around the auspices of the Old Testament sacrificial system.
  12. Many people have struggled to understand Leviticus and Old Testament worship in general. Here is a handbook or map to navigate these subjects, and to see their relationship to Christ and his saving work.