How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate
By Amy Mantravadi
10/20/25
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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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Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
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The Easter Prelude

This is the prelude of Easter. Is a dead Jesus still resting in the tomb? No!
Kevin Hale
Kevin Hale
02/01/23

Law and Gospel in 2 Corinthians 3

Rightly distinguishing between law and gospel, as Paul helps us see in 2 Corinthians 3, is, quite literally, a matter of life and death.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
01/13/23

Very Superstitious: A History of the Sign of the Cross

The sign of the cross, according to the earliest centuries of Christians, is “the sign of the Lord,” and every baptized Christian was “marked” with it.
Gerhard Forde
Gerhard Forde
01/12/23

A Real Person

Fullness, truth, reality – all this God gives us as his gift in Christ.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
01/10/23

Another Look at the "Loving" Expert on the Law

The law had to have its way with the expert to bring him around (and back) to Abraham's response.
Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
01/03/23

What If My Dreams Don't Come True?

The nefarious thing about idolatry is that just about anything can become your idol: career, family, fame, wealth, status, spouse, you name it, any good thing can become a ‘god-thing” with ease. 
Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
01/02/23

A Toast to the End of Ourselves

Maybe, just maybe, our goal for 2023 should not be to live more but to die more.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
11/29/22

The Theology of Midnights

All our sin and shame is answered for in the death and resurrection of our Lord.
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.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/14/22

A Life Hidden in Christ

You are a child of God. You’re blameless, holy, perfect, and righteous. Don’t feel that way? Too bad. God is greater than your heart.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/09/22

You were and you are

You’re not new because of what you do. You’re new and so you do new things, even in spite of yourself, because of your sinful nature.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/04/22

1 John 5:13-21: The Front Porch of Our Father’s Home

From the beginning to the end of his letter, John really wants one thing: for us to be in Jesus.
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