Grace is Not an Excuse
By Luke Kjolhaug
10/16/26
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Grace is Not an Excuse

In Jesus, God acted first, even when we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:5).
Jesus Is God: The Old Testament Says So
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/13/26

Jesus Is God: The Old Testament Says So

Yahweh who is pierced and mourned in prophecy is Jesus who is pierced and mourned in fulfillment.
World Mission and Inner Mission
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/09/26

World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

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Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/12/21

Old Testament: Job 38:1-11 (Pentecost 4: Series B)

The fact that the LORD answers Job is a great gift of love and mercy, but He does not provide the answers Job seeks.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/12/21

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (Pentecost 4: Series B)

This faith bears fruit, but it may be fruit that turns upside down the world’s values.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/12/21

Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 (Pentecost 4: Series B)

The only one who is truly worthy of fear shows He cares for His disciples and desires to save them. Not only them, but all who are perishing.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/10/21

The Gospel of a Fulfilled Law

Despite what the Pharisees believed and advertised, Jesus was not intent upon deconstructing the fundamental tenets of the Old Testament law. Actually, he proceeds to do just the opposite.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/09/21

Rainbows as the Color and Shape of Salvation

That a celestial phenomenon should be appropriated worldwide for iconic value or to illustrate a mythological legend makes perfect sense. One cannot copyright the rainbow.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
06/08/21

A Q&A for "Hermeneutics in Romans: Paul’s Approach to Reading the Bible

Hermeneutics in Romans: Paul’s Approach to Reading the Bible is now available from 1517 Publishing
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/05/21

Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 (Pentecost 3: Series B)

We know not how, and we do not know when, but God works according to His perfect will and His perfect timing.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/05/21

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (11-17) (Pentecost 3: Series B)

With the resurrection of the Christ the mystery of life after death became a lot less mysterious.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/05/21

Old Testament: Ezekiel 17:22-24 (Pentecost 3: Series B)

God's new planting will keep the ancient Messianic covenantal promise alive and bring it to fruition.
Tyler Cronkright
Tyler Cronkright
06/05/21

Gut-Wrenching Love

Jesus comes to you. He binds your wounds, and he pours out his body and his blood for the forgiveness of your sins.
1517 Publishing
1517 Publishing
06/04/21

Paul’s Way of Reading Holy Scripture

This is an excerpt from “Hermeneutics in Romans: Paul’s Approach to Reading the Bible” written by Timo Laato (1517 Publishing, 2021). Now available for preorder.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
06/03/21

Answering the Universal Inquiry of Humanity

Everyone is living as a naked sufferer who’s been duped into believing that the nakedness of suffering has to be covered up.
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