How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate
By Amy Mantravadi
10/20/25
18mins

How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate

On October 19, 1512, Martin Luther formally graduated with his doctorate in theology.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/17/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound

This is the sixth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
10/16/25

An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God

This is the fifth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.

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Ryan Tinetti
Ryan Tinetti
12/24/22

The Preacher's Toolbox: When the Sermon Flops

Regardless of why they happen, sermon flops do happen to all of us. So, what should you do next?
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
11/28/22

Church Fathers on Christmas: John Chrysostom

For with God we look not for the order of nature, but rest our faith in the power of him who works.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/24/22

The Alpha and Omega of Generosity

It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
Laura Bauer
Laura Bauer
11/23/22

I wanted you to be here too

We ache in eager anticipation as we see Christ in action and as we take in the snapshots of his life, death, and resurrection.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/19/22

Epistle: Romans 13: (8-10)11-14 (Advent 1: Series A)

For Christians, Advent is the time when the Church patiently prepares for the coming of the Great King, Jesus the Christ.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
11/19/22

Old Testament: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Advent 1: Series A)

The Church stands firm on the word of promise that Christ will one day return to change what we know by faith into sight.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/12/22

Epistles: Colossians 1:13-20 (The Last Sunday in the Church Year: Series C)

The epistle text from Colossians 1 declares how the great drama of redemption and human history ends.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/10/22

Jesus, Thank You

The mind-blowing part of this entire story, though, isn’t that only one leper came back to “give thanks,” but that the Lord Jesus healed all ten knowing full well that only one would come back.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/30/22

Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17 (Pentecost 22: Series C)

Whatever else may be said about the Last Day it consists of these two inseparable things: Christ’s coming and His kingdom people being gathered to Him.
Bob Sundquist
Bob Sundquist
10/30/22

Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15 (Pentecost 22: Series C)

The name of God invites us on a journey to see how God will remain present with his people, listen to their cries for salvation, know their sufferings in such an intimate way so as to incarnate them in Christ.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
10/30/22

Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 (All Saints: Series C)

The words of Jesus shine with a graceful brilliance among the broken fragments of this world.
Gerhard Forde
Gerhard Forde
10/27/22

The Otherworldly Vision

Even though All Saints is a day for remembering the dead, it is not a day of mourning.
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