An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word
By Caleb Keith
10/15/25
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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word

This is the fourth 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: In Bondage to Sin
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/14/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin

This is the third 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 Clarity of Scripture
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/13/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture

This is the second 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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Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
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Some Practical Advice on Keeping Your Faith Resilient while at University

In his resurrection, God says "Yes" to Christ, and all those in him.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
09/06/24

Psalm 2: Kiss the Son

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
08/23/24

God Clothed in Nature

In the Bible, we meet the God who also does not prance around naked as a jaybird.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
08/02/24

Faith's Headline: The Crux of the Gospel and Heaven’s Breaking News

God’s headline for his church prioritizes the person of Jesus and his purpose to demonstrate God’s power by dying and rising again for our salvation.
Michael Berg
Michael Berg
07/08/24

The Church Year

This is an edited excerpt from Addendum A, “The Church Year,” On Any Given Sunday: The Story of Christ in the Divine Service, written by Michael Berg (1517 Publishing, 2023), pgs. 113-120.
Daniel Deen
Daniel Deen
02/28/24

In Memory of Rod Rosenbladt: Encourager of All Things God, True and Beautiful

Rod Rosenbladt, the encourager of all things good, true, and beautiful and a tireless warrior for Jesus and the Gospel message, finally rests at the marriage feast of the lamb.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
01/22/24

The Waterflood Will Not Drown You

Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.
Gage Jordan
Gage Jordan
01/10/24

Don't Choke on the Bread

Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/23/23

The Fact of His Name

What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?
Rick Ritchie
Rick Ritchie
12/13/23

God in the Cave

Rick Ritchie gives a brief summary on the importance of Plato’s thought in Christianity
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
12/11/23

Have You Heard About the Hall

God has a hall ready for us, for us and for so many more
Gage Jordan
Gage Jordan
12/07/23

C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season

C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season
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