How do the words “The righteous shall live by his faith” go from a context of hope in hopelessness to the cornerstone declaration of the chief doctrine of the Christian faith?
As soon as people understand what crucifixion means, the cross becomes offensive.
This is the third installment in the 1517 articles series, “What Makes a Saint?”

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Every day is a Sabbath for Christians. Every day is the day the Lord has made. Every day is a day to find rest in Christ.
Logos theology is a theology of presence without division. It is a way of unification, of which the incarnation is the greatest visible example.
In the Reformation, as in the tabernacle, God gave skill, artistry, and craftsmanship to put his Word in images so that through art, his Word would be revealed.
The German Bible made Sola Scriptura a reality for all believers.
Luther's September Testament not only shaped the reformers’ theology but also was as big an influence on the German language as Shakespeare was for English.
It’s the notion of mercy that leads us to the atonement, and it is the atonement that provides a foundational basis for the justification of sinners.
When God makes promises, he is incapable of not keeping them.
The power of the Word of God is the power of God himself, for he is always faithful to his Word.
Don't lose hope. Don't avoid church on Sunday morning.
Cranach became the evangelical interpreter for the masses
Take heart: God is near and he is here for you.
God’s goodness spoke a promise of peace and mercy to the bewildered, a promise that rings out to this day.