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

Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
04/17/21

Another 500th Anniversary: Luther at the Diet of Worms

The result of this day’s proceedings, in Luther’s mind, was likely to be a painful death at the stake.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
04/16/21

Fed and Nourished

Jesus rejects what we believe is most necessary and instead points us to his pain, suffering, death, and self-sacrifice.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
04/15/21

Gerhard Forde: A Recommendation

Forde’s work testifies to the liveliness and vitality of confessional Lutheranism, and its promise for the continuing need to preach Christ crucified in this, and every, age until the Lord’s return.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/11/21

Preaching as Divine Self-Testimony

Preaching is the vehicle of salvation because God engages in self-giving through the heralding of His Word.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
04/11/21

Gospel: Luke 24:36-49 (Easter 3: Series B)

After more than a year of facing our collective mortality as a species, the promise of a physical resurrection is welcome news.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/11/21

Epistle: 1 John 3:1-7 (Easter 3: Series B)

Preachers are called to consider how the resurrection reverberates in the present but also the future.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/11/21

Old Testament: Psalm 4 (Easter 3: Series B)

The Light of the LORD, Jesus Christ, has risen upon us and set us apart as the chosen people of God.
Robert Kolb
Robert Kolb
04/04/21

The Gift of Patience and Hope

Trusting in Christ’s promise of new life and deliverance pours patience and hope into the way we think and the way we experience life.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
04/04/21

Gospel: John 20:19-21 (Easter 2: Series B)

The promise you will make, which brings about the presence of Christ and creates rejoicing, is the peace Jesus brought to the disciples that night behind locked doors.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
04/04/21

Epistle: 1 John 1:1-2:2 (Easter 2: Series B)

In the next three weeks, Saint John will explore some of the implications of the resurrection, especially for Christians as they consider how to live in the present and what is in store for us in the future.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
04/04/21

Old Testament: Psalm 148 (Easter 2: Series B)

God has created perfectly. God is in the house and all is right with the world!
Katie Koplin
Katie Koplin
03/30/21

Reading Proverbs and Receiving Criticism

I can look at all of my failings and foolishness because I know who Christ is for me. I rest in his wisdom and life not my own.
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