The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down
By Bradley Gray
10/02/25
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The Consuming Fire and the Holiness That Comes Down

He doesn’t consume us, even though that is what we deserve. Instead, Jesus comes down to us and consumes all our sin by taking it on himself.
When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/01/25

When Pastors Are Abused by Their Congregations

This article is the first part of a two-part series. The second part will take a look at when pastors abuse their congregations.
An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
09/30/25

An Excerpt from Untamed Prayers: Psalm 123 and Psalm 136

The following entries are excerpts from Chad Bird’s new book, Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of the Psalms (1517 Publishing, 2025), pgs. 311 and 335

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Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
05/05/21

The Death of Frederick the Wise

While Elector Frederick and Martin Luther never had a face-to-face meeting, the prince can be credited with the early success of the Reformation.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
05/03/21

Luther, Jesus’ Body, and a Troubled Conscience

Luther saw that God demands not that we become perfectly righteous like God but that we simply receive the gift of righteousness; a gift that actually makes us worthy.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/01/21

Gospel: John 15:9-17 (Easter 6: Series B)

Jesus will suffer, die, and rise again for them. By this love, they are forgiven. By this love, they are made His friends: Friends of God.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
05/01/21

Livingstone's Failure and Christ's Success

Evangelism is hard work requiring lots of patience. Churches and mission boards are often too impatient and want to see numerical growth explode overnight.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
04/27/21

When God Says No

When we come to God with our faithful obedience to make a case for our just cause, we expect to hear his deliverance in the form of a "yes."
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
04/25/21

Gospel: John 15:1-8 (Easter 5: Series B )

Jesus is the vine. You are His branches. And God the Father delights to bring the inside out.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
04/24/21

How Sinners Get to Heaven

Now, if there were another way to heaven, doubtless, he would have made it known to us.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
04/17/21

Gospel: John 10:11-18 (Easter 4: Series B)

He continues to gather other sheep in, and He does it through the selfless serving and the gracious speaking of His people.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
04/17/21

Another 500th Anniversary: Luther at the Diet of Worms

The result of this day’s proceedings, in Luther’s mind, was likely to be a painful death at the stake.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/15/21

Gerhard Forde: A Recommendation

Forde’s work testifies to the liveliness and vitality of confessional Lutheranism, and its promise for the continuing need to preach Christ crucified in this, and every, age until the Lord’s return.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
04/14/21

Psalm 23 and the Apostles' Creed

The Holy Spirit does what his name implies. He makes us holy. We believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, and come to him only by the Holy Spirit who calls us with the gospel.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
04/11/21

Gospel: Luke 24:36-49 (Easter 3: Series B)

After more than a year of facing our collective mortality as a species, the promise of a physical resurrection is welcome news.
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