By Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf

More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Jeremiah Schultz

10/02/26

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily

Christopher J. Richmann

09/30/26

You Might Have a Troubled Heart

Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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John Bombaro

02/12/25

Encountering Christ Through the Liturgy

In the liturgy, Christ is present, self-giving, and ever-addressing his people.

Donavon Riley

02/07/25

Captives in the Hollow of Grace

The addict’s condition speaks a hard truth: that we are all beggars before God, every one of us bent toward the grave.

Bradley Gray

01/30/25

The Gospel for All

There is no one — not now, not ever — who cannot be included in the family of God through the efficacy of Christ’s saving power.

Bradley Gray

01/14/25

This Is Your Story

The gospel is best understood in terms of those two most important words: for you.

Seth Moorman

01/09/25

Redemption's Party

As you step into the days ahead, remember this: no matter how lost you may feel, you have a God who seeks you out, celebrates your return, and rejoices over you.

Ryan Couch

01/03/25

New Year, Same You

It's a new year, and you are still the same you: a sinner who is simultaneously perfect in every way because Christ declares it to be so.

Daniel van Voorhis

12/11/24

Jesus, Our King

This is the third article in a special three-part Advent series on how Jesus is our prophet, priest, and king.

John Bortulin

11/25/24

Thanksgiving is Never Out of Place

Thanksgiving is never out of place for the Christian.

Chad Bird

11/06/24

We Need Less Goliath & More Bathsheba

Show me a sinner, and I’ll write you a story of a God who saves them.

Donavon Riley

10/23/24

Elected, Not Elected

Salvation doesn’t hang in the balance of a voting booth.

Donavon Riley

10/17/24

When The Devil Keeps Someone in Slavery to Sin

Jesus Christ is relentless. He does not give up. And with him comes the certainty of redemption.

Wade Johnston

10/14/24

Let the Little Children Come to Me

Jesus came for little children, and that is what we are. We are children of God.

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