1. What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

    book
    06/27/22
    6 mins
    read
    By Kyle G. Jones
    The worship service is less like servants entering the throne room to wait on the king’s needs and more like a father joining his family around the dining room table.
    What is the Purpose of a Worship Service?

  2. Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

    book
    06/20/22
    16 mins
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    By Sarah Crowder
    FLAME uses Scripture and church history to argue that baptism is a gospel gift, not our work.
    Word and Water: A Baptism Conversation with FLAME

  3. It's Good To Be Lost

    book
    06/17/22
    24 mins
    read
    By Ron Hodel
    This week, we are grateful to publish a series of sermons from our beloved late Chaplain, Ron Hodel. This is the fifth installment of that series.
    It's Good To Be Lost

  4. On the Death of a Pastor

    book
    06/16/22
    9 mins
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    By Paul Koch
    There is comfort and joy that while one is now at rest from his labors, the Lord of the church continues to ensure that the good seed is sown, watered, and cared for.
    On the Death of a Pastor

  5. Adopted

    book
    06/15/22
    32 mins
    read
    By Ron Hodel
    God has a plan for this world that he put into place from eternity, a plan that is carried out in Jesus Christ and promises unimaginably great blessings for believers.
    Adopted

  6. Bach as Missionary to Japan

    book
    06/08/22
    16 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    For Japan’s highly secularized elite, alienated by collapsing opportunity and the materialistic void left behind, Bach’s music was a balm.
    Bach as Missionary to Japan

  7. Reforming Worship

    book
    06/02/22
    11 mins
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    By Philip Bartelt
    The relationship between faith and prayer or belief and worship is mutual. Faith produces prayer and prayer expresses faith.
    Reforming Worship

  8. Our 2022 Summer Reading List

    book
    06/01/22
    18 mins
    read
    By 1517 Staff
    A few of our staff members have shared what they are looking forward to reading in the coming months below. If you’re looking for titles to fill your own summer reading list, we hope this list is a helpful resource.
    Our 2022 Summer Reading List

  9. Stay With Us

    book
    05/26/22
    8 mins
    read
    By Kathy Morales
    Just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread, so we, through the working of the Holy Spirit, recognize our Lord in the Word and Sacraments.
    Stay With Us

  10. True Connection through Christ

    book
    05/25/22
    9 mins
    read
    By Mariah Coward
    I trust that because of the gospel, God will continue to mend what I, in my sin, continue to break.
    True Connection through Christ

  11. Things I Learned From My Friend, Pastor Ron Hodel

    book
    05/25/22
    12 mins
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    By Scott Keith
    1517 would not exist without the leadership, friendship, and faithfulness of Pastor Ron Hodel.
    Things I Learned From My Friend, Pastor Ron Hodel

  12. Absolve Yourself!

    book
    05/23/22
    10 mins
    read
    By Kathy Morales
    Jesus does not put us on trial and make us pay for our own sin, but he, himself, is put on trial in our place.
    Absolve Yourself!
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