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

Martin Luther
Martin Luther
07/07/21

A Penny and God's Goodness

Christ strikes a blow first against the presumption of those who would storm their way into heaven by their good works.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller
07/06/21

Baptismal Therapy

While baptism is a “once and for all” event that should not be repeated in the Christian’s life, the effects of baptism continue throughout the life of the believer.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
07/03/21

First Principles of Preaching: Preparation (Part 3)

Sermon preparation is a way of life, a necessary discipline, and a serious mediation for the man of God, duly called and ordained to herald the royal proclamation of Jesus.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
07/03/21

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29 (Pentecost 7: Series B)

I would understand if you were a bit offended. This looks more like Game of Thrones than the Kingdom of God.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
07/03/21

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14 (Pentecost 7: Series B)

This opening section of Ephesians is a virtual treasure trove of gospel promises, praising God for who He is and the abundant blessings He pours out upon His saints.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
07/03/21

Old Testament: Amos 7:7-15 (Pentecost 7: Series B)

In spite of the many issues of unfaithfulness, the LORD still refers to them as, “My people Israel,” pointing to the Covenantal promise.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
07/01/21

The Second Beatitude: From Tears to Joy

The giver of life, the source of joy, stands weeping together with the human family as they grieve under the curse of sin.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/30/21

If God is for Us

With Jesus, troubles and sorrows, problems and worries, heartbreak and mourning are gathered up like left-over crumbs from a feast marking the celebration of victory over the enemy's forces.
Katie Koplin
Katie Koplin
06/29/21

Fathers

We can not give our Heavenly Father anything that will make him love us more or less. He gives and we receive.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/28/21

Come to the Waters of Repentance

Mankind’s “thoughts and ways” on the matter of pardon and forgiveness do not even come close to exhausting, let alone fathoming, God’s “thoughts and ways.”
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/27/21

Have No “Great Expectations” of Your Pastors and Christian Leaders

Our leaders, our pastors, our priests, our teachers, all have feet of clay, just as leaders in Israel did. We do not put our faith in them, even in the ones—perhaps *especially* the ones—in whom we are inclined to have great expectations. They preach the Messiah but are not the Messiah.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/27/21

First Principles of Preaching: The Verb Itself (Part 2)

The Christian sermon is Gospel preaching. We only preach the Gospel. Only the Gospel is the sermon, notwithstanding necessary admonishments of law and requisite exhortations toward sanctification.
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