1. Mercy Makes Mercy

    book
    06/30/22
    6 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    Christian mercy should not seek its own. It must be round, and open its eyes and look at all alike, friend and foe, as our heavenly Father does.
    Mercy Makes Mercy

  2. The Faithful God of the Fickle and Feeble

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    06/29/22
    31 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    The undercurrent of Scripture is the sheer fact that Jehovah God is a God of his word.
    The Faithful God of the Fickle and Feeble

  3. What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

    book
    06/27/22
    6 mins
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    By Kyle G. Jones
    The worship service is less like servants entering the throne room to wait on the king’s needs and more like a father joining his family around the dining room table.
    What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

  4. God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

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    06/23/22
    12 mins
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    By Luke Kjolhaug
    Because of Jesus, God always hears our prayers, and he always responds to them in love–regardless of the quality or quantity of the one speaking them.
    God's Not Impressed By Your Word Count

  5. Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

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    06/20/22
    16 mins
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    By Sarah Crowder
    FLAME uses Scripture and church history to argue that baptism is a gospel gift, not our work.
    Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

  6. On the Death of a Pastor

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    06/16/22
    9 mins
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    By Paul Koch
    There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
    On the Death of a Pastor

  7. Adopted

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    06/15/22
    32 mins
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    By Ron Hodel
    God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
    Adopted

  8. The Trinity Is History

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    06/10/22
    16 mins
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    By Ken Sundet Jones
    The Trinity is a handy shorthand for all that God has done to justify sinners.
    The Trinity Is History

  9. He Devises Means

    book
    06/07/22
    14 mins
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    By Kevin Hale
    Our God is the one who brings back the exile, who restores the outcast, he is the one who devises means to do so.
    He Devises Means

  10. Malachi’s Message of the Maker’s Love

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    06/06/22
    20 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    Our only hope in life and death is that God loves sinners, who fail and forget constantly, with a love that is just as constant.
    Malachi’s Message of the Maker’s Love

  11. Reforming Worship

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    06/02/22
    11 mins
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    By Philip Bartelt
    The relationship between faith and prayer or belief and worship is mutual. Faith produces prayer and prayer expresses faith.
    Reforming Worship

  12. Our 2022 Summer Reading List

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    06/01/22
    18 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    A few of our staff members have shared what they are looking forward to reading in the coming months below. If you’re looking for titles to fill your own summer reading list, we hope this list is a helpful resource.
    Our 2022 Summer Reading List
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