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. Nietzsche's Christ

    book
    06/28/22
    13 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The world hates Jesus because he comes to lead us to love and forgive all, including our enemies.
    Nietzsche's Christ

  3. Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

    book
    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

  4. Flirting With The Law

    book
    06/09/22
    9 mins
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    By Martin Luther
    When the Law is viewed in its true light, when its "glory" is revealed, it is found to do nothing more than to kill man and sink him into condemnation.
    Flirting With The Law

  5. Bach as Missionary to Japan

    book
    06/08/22
    16 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    For Japan’s highly secularized elite, alienated by collapsing opportunity and the materialistic void left behind, Bach’s music was a balm.
    Bach as Missionary to Japan

  6. Our 2022 Summer Reading List

    book
    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

  7. Absolve Yourself!

    book
    05/23/22
    10 mins
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    By Kathy Morales
    Jesus does not put us on trial and make us pay for our own sin, but he, himself, is put on trial in our place.
    Absolve Yourself!

  8. How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

    book
    05/19/22
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The point Luther made, again and again, was that distance between God and sinners is collapsed when the crucified Christ himself comes to sinners through a preacher.
    How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

  9. Mere Christianity at 70

    book
    05/18/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Pete Lange
    Armed with great analogies, airtight logic, and razor sharp wit, Lewis keeps you spellbound from one chapter to another as you find yourself going “further up and further in.”
    Mere Christianity at 70

  10. Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

    book
    04/26/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Martin Luther
    Thomas is an illustration of the power of Christ’s resurrection.
    Fearless Thomas Apart From Christ

  11. Behold Your King

    book
    04/08/22
    7 mins
    read
    By Martin Luther
    Great things are contained in these seemingly unimportant words: "Behold, your king." Such boundless gifts are brought by this poor and despised king.
    Behold Your King

  12. Bad Times Don't Last, But Bad Guys Do

    book
    04/07/22
    15 mins
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    By Zack James Cole
    Scott Hall may not have been a theologian or a preacher but for me, at that moment he might as well have been.
    Bad Times Don't Last, But Bad Guys Do
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