By John W. Hoyum

10/09/26

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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

Bradley Gray

10/07/26

Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

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Bradley Gray

01/01/26

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.

Steven Paulson

12/18/25

Psalm 11: The Lord is in His Holy Temple Loving His Own Righteousness

What God perceives is not what our eyes see; he is focused on righteousness because his love creates what is righteous.

Ryan Tinetti

12/09/25

Was Jesus Ambitious?

Was Jesus ambitious or unambitious? We have to say that the answer is…yes.

Adam Francisco

12/03/25

Did the Church Replace Israel?

The unity of God’s people is grounded not in lineage nor land but in the promise of the coming Christ.

1517 Staff

12/01/25

An Excerpt from Coming Home for Christmas: Advent in Isaiah Devotional

This is an excerpt from this year’s 1517 Advent Devotional.

Russ Lackey

11/17/25

The Word That Will Not Shut Down

Every age has its emergencies, and the church must never ignore them. Yet, our response cannot be one of panic or propaganda.

Luke Kjolhaug

11/11/25

Seamless Fig Leaves

When we fail, our first impulse is the same as that of our spiritual ancestors: to sprint headlong into the bushes.

Ryan Couch

11/10/25

Happy Birthday Martin Luther: How a 16th Century Monk Helped Me Rediscover the Gospel

On this, the birthday of Martin Luther, I will pause to thank God for his birth.

Donavon Riley

11/07/25

You are not weak. You are at war.

Resurrection does not start in sunlight. It begins in the dark.

Matthew L. Rubinstein

11/04/25

Grace in the Gap

The acrostic psalms do not hold because of their perfect structure. Nor do our lives.

Seth Moorman

10/30/25

Why Halloween Might Be the Most Christian Holiday of All

Grace isn’t fair. It’s reckless and lavish and handed out freely to those who don’t deserve a thing.

Jason Oakland

10/27/25

The Blessings of Creation

He has freed you from a selfish fixation on gifts. He has freed you to look to the Giver.

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