A Hidden God Revealed in Promise
By Jason Oakland
05/23/25
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A Hidden God Revealed in Promise

God chooses to clothe himself in promises and hides himself in his word.
At the Edge of the Abyss
Ryan Matthias
Ryan Matthias
05/22/25

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.

All Articles

Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/22/20

Everyone Wants to Get to Heaven, But No One Wants to Die

Jesus will strengthen and encourage us because he is true life, and life has defeated death.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/20/20

With the Lord I Need Nothing More

Satan and the old Adam don't want Jesus to bear our crosses for us because that means we can't claim that we've done anything to merit God's mercy and salvation.
John T. Pless
John T. Pless
10/18/20

Preparing to Preach on Reformation Sunday: Thoughts from Hermann Sasse

Whether you are a Christian or not, you cannot escape the significance of the Reformation. It is an important chapter in western history; yes, in world history.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/18/20

Gospel: Matthew 22:34-46 (Pentecost 21: Series A)

The command to love those nearby is as challenging as it is simple. Jesus took the initiative to come near to us in loving sacrifice.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/18/20

Epistle: Romans 3:19-28 (Reformation Sunday: Series A)

Justification matters so deeply. It is a matter of life and death, Heaven and Hell. It must be preached that way. Especially today.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/18/20

Old Testament: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 (Pentecost 21: Series A)

The LORD is the God of Israel and, therefore, Israel can walk in His paths with holiness and righteousness because His holiness is with them and on them.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
10/15/20

Freedom Under Attack

You who would be a law unto yourself, Christ is the gospel unto you, proclaiming you forgiven.
Joel Fitzpatrick
Joel Fitzpatrick
10/12/20

Blurting Out Praise

Jesus longs to prove to us that death has lost its separating power over the Christian. He longs that we experience the faithfulness of God in the unifying power of the gospel here on earth as well as in heaven.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
10/12/20

The Church's Wisdom in the Voting Booth

We step into the voting booth with one foot on the outside. We are Americans, to be sure, but we are much more. We are citizens of the kingdom of God, over which the King of kings reigns supreme. Our time here is temporary. We are resident aliens in a land destined for a fiery destruction. Our allegiance is to Christ.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
10/11/20

Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22 (Pentecost 20: Series A)

In other words, preachers need to help Christians navigate election season faithfully. This text can help.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/11/20

Epistle: I Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Pentecost 20: Series A)

Passover is the story that lets us interpret the full meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
10/11/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 45:1-7 (Pentecost 20: Series A)

Truly, God uses good and evil, believers and unbelievers, to accomplish His purposes.
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