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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Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
07/17/19

Remembering the Scillitan Martyrs

The story of these faithful Christians serves to highlight the roles of both Africa and martyrdom in the early church and today.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/16/19

Enough is Enough

Nothing, not pain, hurt, resentment, bitterness, or hopelessness can separate us from God’s love for us in Jesus Christ.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/12/19

Jesus, the Key to Understanding the Bible

The following is an excerpt from “Crucifying Religion” written by Donavon Riley (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
07/08/19

Calling Your Anger "Righteousness"

These three: to judge, to avenge, and to glory, have been taken from us, and no person should share in them.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
07/05/19

Three Popes and the Burning of Jan Hus

It was reported that Hus died singing, “Christ, son of the living God, have mercy on me.”
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
07/03/19

On Reading Broadly

We can’t all afford to travel the world, but the more we read from outside our own context, the bigger we see the world.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
07/01/19

Making Preaching Great Again

The whole Reformation, and the reason for Lutheran theology at all, is to improve preaching.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/28/19

Crucifying Religion

The following is an excerpt from “Crucifying Religion” written by Donavon Riley (1517 Publishing, 2019).
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
06/27/19

Font to Table: Need for the Creeds - Why Do We Recite Them?

The creeds provide a means of unified confession that is biblically sound, transcending denominational lines of demarcation.
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
06/26/19

Why History Matters to the Christian

When the church has gone astray, it has been the responsible (not slavish) approach to history that has helped correct the course.
Philip Bartelt
Philip Bartelt
06/24/19

The Athanasian Creed and Its Importance

This creed is no mere squabble over words. Salvation is on the line.
Dan van Voorhis
Dan van Voorhis
06/19/19

Blaise Pascal: Theologian of the Head and the Heart

Perhaps best known for his “wager,” Pascal is often associated with this curious argument for the existence of God and eternal blessedness.
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