At the Edge of the Abyss
By Ryan Matthias
05/22/25
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At the Edge of the Abyss

Jesus dove into the waters of baptism, plunging into our deepest need to rescue us.
A Review of
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
05/21/25

A Review of "Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age by Jason B. Alligood

Alligood is at pains to stress that glorification is not the result of our own efforts any more than sanctification or justification.
Gone Fishin'
Aaron Boerst
Aaron Boerst
05/20/25

Gone Fishin'

Forgiveness from Jesus is always surprising to us.

All Articles

Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/15/20

Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 (Pentecost 29: Series A)

The “New David” will manifest the power of the LORD and will not set Himself in opposition as did the false shepherds.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
11/13/20

God's Faithfulness In The Fire

Although theirs is an impressive show of faith, the display of God’s faithfulness to them is far greater. After all, faith is only as strong as the object in which it is placed.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
11/10/20

A Q&A with Chad Bird on "Unveiling Mercy"

“Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew” by Chad Bird (1517 Publishing, 2020) is now available for purchase.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/10/20

Wisdom for When Things are Out of Control

A life of faith is a life of wisdom, which is a life lived knowing that it is God’s authority — and his alone — that prevails as the consummate active power in the cosmos.
Sarah Crowder
Sarah Crowder
11/09/20

Firstborn Sons: Our Family History and Our New Identity

When we genuinely measure ourselves, we will find ourselves dreadfully lacking.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/08/20

Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

The tragedy of this parable is not the failure to serve. It is the failure to truly know your Savior.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/08/20

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

There is life after death and, more gloriously, there is life after life after death, the resurrection of the body.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/08/20

Old Testament: Zephaniah 1:7-16 (Pentecost 24: Series A)

Obviously, the Day of the LORD looks frightening according to the words of Zephaniah the prophet. The question is: “For whom?”
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
11/01/20

Old Testament: Amos 5:18-24 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

Because Israel has turned the eschatology of the Day of the LORD into “escapism” Amos turns that notion on its head in his prophecy.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
11/01/20

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

Mindful that the pagans’ understanding of death is a finality, Paul says, “NO!” Death is not the end of humanity in God’s new world.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
11/01/20

Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 (Pentecost 23: Series A)

The parable is harsh. It judges. If you do not believe, you will not be saved. But let us pause for a moment and think about why Jesus is telling the parable.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/30/20

Hosea and Flannery O’Connor

This is an excerpt from “Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew” written by Chad Bird (1517 Publishing, 2020). Used with permission.
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