By Bradley Gray

10/07/26

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Worship According to the Word

The only hope for idol-addicted sinners who are utterly incapable of decluttering their souls is Jesus, the one at the heart of the gospel, and the only one who stands before the Father with an undivided heart.

Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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

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John W. Hoyum

08/08/19

Preaching and Sola Scriptura

Preaching is simply the verbal bestowal of what Scripture has already given us in written form

Dominick Santore

08/07/19

My Grace-Covered Memory

My past, littered about this tiny island, resurrects itself when I draw near, but it never does so alone. It is always accompanied by the Savior.

Daniel van Voorhis

07/31/19

The Birth of the NASB, Translation Soup, and The Only English Translation You’ll Ever Need

These new texts and manuscripts, while not altering the message of the text, can give us better insight into particular historical and grammatical issues.

John Bombaro

07/28/19

Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11 (Pentecost 8: Series C)

Indeed, baptism is life because resurrection is life. Nothing short of regeneration—renewal of life—is accomplished by God through sheer grace because of Christ Jesus.

Peter Nafzger

07/28/19

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 (Pentecost 8: Series C)

Jesus names what life does not consist of, and in doing so he gets to something near and dear to our hearts as Americans—our possessions.

Chad Bird

07/27/19

Three Hidden Hebrew Treasures in Psalm 23

These treasures show us that, no matter how well we think we know this poem, there’s always more layers to uncover.

Daniel van Voorhis

07/24/19

Happy Birthday, John Newton! Hymn Writer and Slave Trader (Or, what to do when our heroes turn out to be scoundrels)

John Newton was a scoundrel, a pirate, and a slave trader.

Paul Dunk

07/23/19

The Heart: Like an 80's Chevy

We are saved by God's grace, apart from our work – so why does obtaining God's wisdom require such work?

John Bombaro

07/22/19

Epistle: Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) (Pentecost 7: Series C)

Believers are reminded—and the preacher is to remind them—baptism marks the forgiveness of sins, the end of legal demands, justification and regeneration, and the ultimate triumph over rulers and powers.

Bruce Hillman

07/19/19

Anxiety, Depression, and the God Who Treats You Better Than You Can Imagine

God is always better than your imaginings. God is greater than your thoughts about God!

Donavon Riley

07/12/19

Jesus, the Key to Understanding the Bible

The following is an excerpt from “Crucifying Religion” written by Donavon Riley (1517 Publishing, 2019).

Scott Davis

07/11/19

The Church is a Homeless Shelter

Begin thinking of your church as a homeless shelter. See how it changes the way you see the weary pilgrim sitting in the pew next to you.

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