The Doctrine of God at Christmas
By Bradley Gray
01/01/26
26mins

The Doctrine of God at Christmas

Christmas is not only about a cradle in Bethlehem, it’s also about a cross outside Jerusalem where salvation was won for us.
The Best of 1517 in 2025
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
12/31/25

The Best of 1517 in 2025

A quick recap of some of our best content from 2025. Every year, we publish over 250 articles, release podcast episodes from 20+ unique podcasts, host two conferences (and participate in numerous speaking engagements), and more. This list just scratches the surface of our best of - thank you to everyone who makes this work and much more possible.
A Crown of Righteousness In Store for Me
Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
12/30/25

A Crown of Righteousness In Store for Me

The story of your life stretches beyond the dash on the tombstone.

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Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
01/13/25

Epiphany Every Day

Epiphany is one of the most important festivals of the church year, although often sadly overlooked.
Gretchen Ronnevik
Gretchen Ronnevik
11/27/24

A Review of A Bit of Earth: A Year in the Garden with God

A Bit of Earth is about the garden, but it’s also about us—as we are made from dirt.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
11/26/24

Erasmus' Decision: An Excerpt from Broken Bonds

This is an excerpt from Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi (1517 Publishing, 2024), pgs. 24-27
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/19/24

Self-Made Religion and the Gospel of Christ Alone

We love hearing about Jesus, but we also love hearing about how much effort we need to exert to truly pull off this whole “Christian life” thing.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/15/24

The Widow's Lesson

What do we learn from the widow? We learn how to be dependent upon God.
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
11/12/24

An Excerpt from Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation

This is an excerpt from Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi (1517 Publishing, 2024), pgs. 12-14.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/16/24

Essential Reading for Lutheran Theology: The Thinking Fellows List

Below is the Thinking Fellows Essential Reading List with contributions from each of the Thinking Fellows hosts.
Matt Popovits
Matt Popovits
10/15/24

The Shallowness of Happiness

This is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of Junk Drawer Jesus written by Matt Popovits (1517 Publishing, 2024). Available today!
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
10/14/24

Let the Little Children Come to Me

Jesus came for little children, and that is what we are. We are children of God.
Jason Oakland
Jason Oakland
10/11/24

Blessing upon Blessing in Marriage and Family

Jesus loved us and gave himself up to save us. He would not abandon you to your hurt or cast you away because of the hurt you caused others.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/08/24

The Courage to Rise After Each Fall

Let your soul grieve, yes, but don’t let it be eaten alive by worry.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
09/20/24

Tech and Vocation: A Christian Perspective on Generative AI

Jesus has instituted his living-breathing disciples, his shepherds in his church, to declare the full forgiveness of sins.
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