1. Judas at Mass

    book
    05/02/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Philip Bartelt
    On May 2nd, Cantate Sunday, in the year 1507, Luther celebrated his first Mass.
    Judas at Mass

  2. Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

    book
    04/25/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Steven Paulson
    To give us God’s name, the name that is above every name, Christ gave us the exact words to say at baptism: the name of the triune God who is three persons, one God: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
    Do the Words of Baptism Matter?

  3. The End of Ethics

    book
    04/04/22
    9 mins
    read
    By John W. Hoyum
    False holiness is always a possession and achievement of the individual in isolation from the good of others. And so it isn’t holiness at all.
    The End of Ethics

  4. Love Begets Love

    book
    03/25/22
    3 mins
    read
    By Martin Luther
    We cannot love first. Therefore God comes, takes hold of the heart, and says: "Learn to know me."
    Love Begets Love

  5. The Book of Esther and the Name of God

    book
    03/22/22
    12 mins
    read
    By Wade Johnston
    God is often hidden in history, even as we make it now, but He is always manifest where He has promised to be.
    The Book of Esther and the Name of God

  6. The Stranger Things of God’s Sovereignty

    book
    03/14/22
    26 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    God is not a preoccupied parent, he’s an invested and interested tender loving Father. He values what perplexes us.
    The Stranger Things of God’s Sovereignty

  7. A Look at 2 Peter 3: The Stubborn Salvation of God

    book
    03/03/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Daniel Emery Price
    This is the patient love of God. He is stubborn about the salvation of sinners. He will not be rushed even if his name is mocked, and the trustworthiness of his promises are called into question.
    A Look at 2 Peter 3: The Stubborn Salvation of God

  8. A Pot of Oil, a Bowl of Soup, and the Tall Tales of God’s Sufferers

    book
    03/02/22
    41 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    This world of unbearable grief and accidental calamity is being renewed and, soon, will be completely bereft of every pernicious foe.
    A Pot of Oil, a Bowl of Soup, and the Tall Tales of God’s Sufferers

  9. The Word Did It All

    book
    02/24/22
    25 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    The firestorm of the Reformation which turned Europe upside-down was not Luther’s doing. It was the Word, and the Spirit working through it.
    The Word Did It All

  10. God's Mercy Never Dries Up

    book
    01/26/22
    6 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    Our hope is God's mercy. It's like a well that never dries up. His mercies were there before he created us. They are present for us today.
    God's Mercy Never Dries Up

  11. The Gods We Make vs. the God We Need

    book
    01/25/22
    19 mins
    read
    By Bradley Gray
    Even for idolatrous sellouts like you and me, God’s position has not changed. Even though we may have forgotten him, he never forgets us.
    The Gods We Make vs. the God We Need

  12. How Awesome Are Your Deeds!

    book
    01/20/22
    8 mins
    read
    By Donavon Riley
    God's power and works are awesome and cannot be stifled. His grace and mercy will be heard above the growls and howls of those who deny Christ Jesus is God and Savior
    How Awesome Are Your Deeds!
1517 is a Christian non-profit (501(c)3) multi-media organization. Our mission is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free on account of the death and resurrection of Jesus alone.
1517.org
Search
Academy
Donate

1517 grants permission for our free online resources to be printed, photocopied, and otherwise used freely for private and church use. We require that authorship and source (1517.org) are referenced and maintained. These resources may not be sold or included in any publications for sale.