Psalm 14 (Part 1): The Fool Speaks!
By Steven Paulson
07/21/26
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Psalm 14 (Part 1): The Fool Speaks!

The certainty of faith is utter assurance because it depends upon nothing of your own. It is entirely trusting that God is a propitious, pardoning God—the God who justifies sinners by forgiving them.
Psalm 14 (Part 2): Christ Captivates Captivity!
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
07/23/26

Psalm 14 (Part 2): Christ Captivates Captivity!

Sinners get faith as a gift when Christ takes their captivity captive.
Luther, the Turks, and Islam
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
07/14/26

Luther, the Turks, and Islam

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Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
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Luther's Heidelberg Disputation

Ultimately, however, we find in the Heidelberg Disputation the root and core of Luther’s theology, which he would build and expound upon throughout his life.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
07/27/17

My Old Man—Fathers, Sons and 'Simul' in Hemingway

“My Old Man” is the story of a single father, a grossly flawed character, told through the eyes of his son who can’t help but love him.
Joel Hess
Joel Hess
07/25/17

You Are Already Dead! So Live!

In Christ we are already dead to sin and the eternal consequences of sin. “There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,” writes Paul (Romans 8:1).
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
07/19/17

Lord, To Whom Shall We Go?

Yet, just as the Jews had two choices, true God or no God, the Christian has the same, true Jesus or no Jesus.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
07/17/17

Meeting Melanchthon: The Conclusion

This short series has attempted to show that many, if not all, of the attempts that have been made to reveal or identify tensions or error in Melanchthon’s theology.
Bror Erickson
Bror Erickson
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Christian Patriotism

It’s a subject that for some comes up every 4th of July. How does the American Revolution square with Romans 13?
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/11/17

Jesus Is The Only Picture of God's Salvific Power We Get

As long as we hold tight to a life that was never ours to possess in the first place, so long as we refuse to lay down our life so others can live, Jesus can't do a thing for us.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
07/10/17

Meeting Melanchthon: Theological Ambassador Part II—France

In 1534, Melanchthon was invited to France to defend the Lutheran position to King Francis, who seemed to favor the Reformation.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
07/03/17

Hated for All the Right Reasons

I’ve seen many Christians attempt to wear the world’s hatred as a badge of honor. They count it a huge win if they can get some atheist to rip them up on Twitter or in the comments on Facebook, blogs, or on YouTube.
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
07/03/17

Meeting Melanchthon: Theological Ambassador—Going to England?

Henry found Melanchthon to be a more moderate voice and was eager to discuss theological matters with the young, increasingly famous and respected academic.
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
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Do You Want to Watch the Game?

In a world so wired by law and rules, judgement is everywhere.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
06/28/17

Putting to Death Our Immortality Projects

The only recourse we have is to die before we die. To give up on a fake-life. To acknowledge that this stupid, selfish game we’re playing with our immortality projects has zero success.
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