1. A Q&A with Bror Erickson on "Faith Alone, The Heart of Everything

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    08/11/20
    11 mins
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    By Bror Erickson
    "Faith Alone, The Heart of Everything" written by Bo Giertz and translated by Bror Erickson, is now available for purchase from 1517 Publishing
    A Q&A with Bror Erickson on

  2. Faith Alone

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    08/03/20
    13 mins
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    By Bror Erickson
    Faith Alone is a translation of Bo Giertz’s second novel, which was originally titled Tron Allena.
    Faith Alone

  3. The Radical Gospel

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    07/30/20
    5 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    There is no justification except by faith alone. The radical forgiveness itself puts the old to death and calls forth the new.
    The Radical Gospel

  4. What the Radical Reformation Can Teach Us About Assurance

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    07/13/20
    16 mins
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    By Kelsi Klembara
    By basing our assurance on the promises of God, which we not only hope for in the future but live in now, the Christian can finally rest in the comfort that they are both saved and not responsible for their own salvation.
    What the Radical Reformation Can Teach Us About Assurance

  5. Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

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    07/02/20
    11 mins
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    By Steven A. Hein
    Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
    Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

  6. The Difference between Philosophy and Theology: Following in Luther's Footsteps

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    06/12/20
    12 mins
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    By John W. Hoyum
    The gospel does not proclaim the results of our practical reasoning about things we experience, but the horror of God crucified for our sins and at our hands.
    The Difference between Philosophy and Theology: Following in Luther's Footsteps

  7. No God But the Lamb

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    05/27/20
    7 mins
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    By Norman Nagel
    The Lamb is where we are, opposite God, in our place as sinners. He bears our punishment of sin, the forsakenness of God. Anyone bearing his or her own sin is finally lost, but not Jesus.
    No God But the Lamb

  8. Weaponizing Our Virtues

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    02/11/20
    10 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    Virtue, like all good things, can easily be weaponized. And not only can, but constantly is. Indeed, I would argue that, for churchgoing, rule-following, tradition-honoring, morality-applauding people, virtue often becomes the cancer that we deem a badge of honor.
    Weaponizing Our Virtues

  9. When the Great Shadow Departs

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    12/11/19
    9 mins
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    By Bonnie Petroschuk
    While we are promised that God will always be with us, we are also told of the benefits that can come to us even in our pain.
    When the Great Shadow Departs

  10. Faith Doesn't Paint Houses

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    12/02/19
    4 mins
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    By Robert Farrar Capon
    I can only disbelieve you or believe you. If I disbelieve you, I go on being a miserable bore.
    Faith Doesn't Paint Houses

  11. Grace Abounding

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    10/11/19
    5 mins
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    By Gerhard Forde
    The law does not end sin, does not make new beings, it only makes matters worse.
    Grace Abounding

  12. Ten Thoughts on Law & Gospel from Gerhard Forde

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    08/27/19
    6 mins
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    By Brandon Hanson
    Here’s a little “devotional” for you; some thoughts on Law and Gospel from Gerhard Forde. Drink deep, drink full. These are rich streams of thought.
    Ten Thoughts on Law & Gospel from Gerhard Forde
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