The Worldview Inversion of the Cross
By John Bombaro
07/01/25
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The Worldview Inversion of the Cross

As soon as people understand what crucifixion means, the cross becomes offensive.
What Makes A Saint: A Saint Suffers
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
06/30/25

What Makes A Saint: A Saint Suffers

This is the third installment in the 1517 articles series, “What Makes a Saint?”
Tongues of Fire & Breath of God
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/27/25

Tongues of Fire & Breath of God

The Church speaks not with the cleverness of men, but with the breath of God.

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/03/24

With All Boldness

Despite the best efforts of that council to silence Jesus of Nazareth and his message, it wasn't enough. Jesus was alive.
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
08/30/24

Become What You Are

This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of Clothed with Christ written byBrian W. Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available for preorder.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/27/24

Yours Is the Victory

Press on, church. Yours is the victory through Jesus Christ your Lord.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/26/24

Indifference Is A Most Deadly Poison

It is the story of a God who is not distant, not indifferent, not doing anything in half-measures, but who is here, now.
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
08/14/24

The Gospel's Promise in a Secular World

What the gospel does is take people who were enemies of God and transform them into lovers of God
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/12/24

Listen to Him

With so many TV preachers, pastors, and Bible teachers claiming to be authoritative voices for God himself, how do you know who to listen to?
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
08/05/24

Comedy Might Just Save Us

Free speech isn't dead yet, and when it comes to the proclamation of the gospel, it never will be.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
08/01/24

When The I AM Moves in Our Direction

The gospel is his weapon that beats back the darkness — “I AM the Resurrection and the Life. Bow your head, bend the knee when I walk by.”
Christopher J. Richmann
Christopher J. Richmann
07/23/24

The Fate of American Revivalism

When the historical importance of revivalism is understood, one can appreciate that the question, “Could America experience another revival?” is also a question about the fate of Christianity in America.
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
07/19/24

Advice for Living in a Non-Christian World

The Christian must always remember that personal piety and liturgical uniformity are by no means the marks of true religion.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
07/11/24

What Makes the Church Fundamentally Unique?

This week, when you go to church, take a moment to reflect that you are being summoned by a loving Father, hands full of gifts he wants to give.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/09/24

He of Whom All the Girls Sang: An Excerpt from Hitchhiking with Prophets

This is an excerpt from the Chapter 12 of Hitchhiking with the Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament written by Chad Bird (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available!
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