World Mission and Inner Mission
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.
Worship According to the Word
Bradley Gray
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.
An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf
Amy Mantravadi
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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Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
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Not Under Law… Say What Now?

There is just something about the idea of not being ‘under Law’ that sets off all kinds of alarms in the minds of many Christians.
Daniel van Voorhis
Daniel van Voorhis
03/30/18

Christ’s Fourth Word From the Cross: “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”

Jesus was praying a Psalm. Psalm 22 to be precise, and both the Gospels of Matthew and Mark relay the story to us of Jesus praying that Psalm on the cross at the hour of His death.
Valerie Thur
Valerie Thur
03/29/18

Seven Stanzas at Maundy Thursday

There is something about high art forms that touches the soul.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
03/28/18

The Tolkien Option, Part 3: Escape

Jesus is the great Houdini of the grave for us. And through His death, He gives us the Great Escape from death that leads to the great joy of the Resurrection.
Larry D. Hughes
Larry D. Hughes
03/23/18

The Resurrection of Christ and the Purpose of Vocation

If there is no resurrection, then we have no true hope, and the arts above all vocations would be the folly of follies.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/22/18

The Church Doesn't Need "Children's Church"

In an age when families are already fractured beyond comprehension, are we seriously going to separate parents from children in the one service in which God himself is present to unite us to himself and one another?
Ted Rosenbladt
Ted Rosenbladt
03/15/18

Give Me Eternal Life—My Way!

Christ’s flesh and blood is light that the darkness cannot comprehend.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
03/14/18

Jesus Refuge of the Weary

The victory of Christ is hidden in the crosses we bear as Christians following Him to our own personal Golgothas.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
03/07/18

God Commands the Impossible, and That’s Good

Some have built an entire theology on the false assumption that when God commands us to obey or believe, we have the ability to obey or believe.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
03/03/18

Did You See That Gorilla in Church?

Give us eyes to see the face of Jesus in that little child wriggling in front of us, tugging at his mom’s sleeve, wanting a drink of water.
Zack James Cole
Zack James Cole
02/26/18

Knowing is Half the Battle

I cannot recall how many times I sang along to this theme song, punching and kicking as a kid in the 80s. But much of my desire to join the Marine Corps had its genesis in the 80s cartoon “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.”
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
02/22/18

Beware It's a Trap

Let us preach Christ and Him crucified to the masses.
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