The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew
By Magnus Persson
03/25/26
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The Original Sin of Preaching: The Constant Craving for a Useful God in Pulpit and Pew

God is not a tool in our hands. He does not exist to serve our goals, our metrics, or our platforms.
Even Chuck Norris Needed a Savior
Russ Lackey
Russ Lackey
03/23/26

Even Chuck Norris Needed a Savior

The gospel isn’t for the strong but people who know they aren’t.
Post-Denominational Lutheranism
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
03/20/26

Post-Denominational Lutheranism

One great thing about our post-denominational age is that it has opened up opportunities to make common cause with other Lutherans who, despite their differences and eccentricities, can agree on some of the most important things.

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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Remember Your Death

So long as we entrust death to Jesus, new life is ours. He has lunch ready and he is waiting for us in the power of his resurrection.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
10/16/19

When Bible Reading Becomes Boring.

If the gospel is promise that means it is essentially relational. It stands that the nature of any promise is that it's only as good as the one who issues it.
Brandon Hanson
Brandon Hanson
10/14/19

Out of Ammo

We expect the world to shoot its wounded. But not even the world expects Christians to shoot their wounded.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
10/10/19

A look at 2 Peter 1: Not a Cleverly Invented Story

He begins the letter with grace and peace (2 Pet 2:1) - gifts that had been given them by God through the righteousness of his Son, Jesus Christ, their Lord, and Master.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
10/10/19

Secure in His Righteousness

Should we have more victories over our sin? Probably. But can we be honest and admit that we don't have as many as we'd like?
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/09/19

Dorothy L. Sayers and The Council of Chalcedon

Good theology is the most practical thing you can have.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/08/19

Jesus and Johnny Cash: Lazarus, Sue, and You

Jesus knows your name. Whether you’re a boy named Sue or a beggar named Lazarus, the God who named that forgotten man has not forgotten you.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
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What Does this Mean: Union with Christ

Christ’s indwelling in the Christian must be tied relentlessly to these external and objective events of God’s own action.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
09/30/19

Theology and Philosophy: In Conversation with Robert Jenson

Theology is not to simply adopt the positions and presuppositions of philosophy, nor should it reject philosophy.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
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Forgiveness Is The Foundation

Forgiveness, not love, can restore a relationship that’s top-heavy with negative emotions.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
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Crucified Expectations: The Great Reversal of the Cross

By pouring out his life unto death, Jesus reverses our death.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
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Original Sin: What Does this Mean?

The danger of denying the truth of our common human fallenness and brokenness by original sin is that the denial of this doctrine may also lead us to the denial of Christ as our Savior.
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