1. One-Kingdom Theology

    book
    11/08/23
    13 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
    One-Kingdom Theology

  2. The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

    book
    11/02/23
    19 mins
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    By Delwyn Campbell
    Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
    The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

  3. All Saints Day

    book
    11/01/23
    11 mins
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    By Steven Paulson
    Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
    All Saints Day

  4. Resources For Reformation Day

    book
    10/31/23
    11 mins
    read
    By Bruce Hillman
    1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day
    Resources For Reformation Day

  5. The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

    book
    10/30/23
    33 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    Matthew 22 sees Jesus address Jewish legal debates. In the process, he makes disticntions between the Law and Gospel.
    The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

  6. The Offense of Grace

    book
    10/19/23
    9 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    The goodness of God's grace is also offensive to our egos
    The Offense of Grace

  7. To Live is Christ

    book
    10/05/23
    10 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    How can he say it? How can he say that Christ is after all the entire meaning of life for him, and that death is no real worry?
    To Live is Christ

  8. God Demands The Impossible, And That’s Good

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    09/28/23
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    God knows that when we face insurmountable odds in our moments of weakness, we are more likely to turn to him in trust and reliance.
    God Demands The Impossible, And That’s Good

  9. Unsung Inklings: Robert E. Havard

    book
    09/25/23
    13 mins
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    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    Even at Lewis’ graveside, Havard was a faithful friend, and a friend full of faith in Christ, confessing his hope in the resurrection.
    Unsung Inklings: Robert E. Havard

  10. Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel

    book
    09/22/23
    15 mins
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    By Amy Mantravadi
    Attempting to escape the errors of medieval Catholic thinking, Agricola ended up making the same mistake of conflating law and gospel.
    Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel

  11. The God Who Remembers: Joseph

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    09/13/23
    10 mins
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    By Bruce Hillman
    We have to “remember” that God remembers us. He has not fallen away. For God to remember us means he is working for our good; a restoration.
    The God Who Remembers: Joseph

  12. Lost in Christ

    book
    09/08/23
    10 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Faith sees your neighbor not as a means to an end, not as a way to score points, but as an object of love: Christ's love and yours.
    Lost in Christ
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