At the Edge of the Abyss
By Ryan Matthias
05/22/25
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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.
Gone Fishin'
Aaron Boerst
Aaron Boerst
05/20/25

Gone Fishin'

Forgiveness from Jesus is always surprising to us.

All Articles

David Schmitt
David Schmitt
07/05/20

Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Pentecost 6: Series A)

We cannot control the resistance of people to God’s Word, but we can trust in God’s power and promise to work through His Word.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
07/05/20

Epistle: Romans 8:12-17 (Pentecost 6: Series A)

Our passage from Romans steers us between these two dangerous misconceptions: The mythical monster Scylla of believing the body to be evil on the one shore, and the beast Charybdis of believing the body constitutes all there is on the other.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
07/05/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 55:10-13 (Pentecost 6: Series A)

The message is clear and assuring—the Word of God does what it says it will do!
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
07/03/20

Citizenship in the Christian Tradition

The following is an excerpt from Adam Fransisco’s chapter in “Who Am I?” edited by Scott Ashmon (1517 Publishing, 2020).
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
07/02/20

The Remedy

If our churches are split along generational lines it's because we've turned our backs to the cross. We've shut our ears to the Good News about Jesus Christ, who judges the world with equity.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
07/02/20

Edward John Carnell: Defender of the Faith

Using common everyday events, Carnell sought to clarify that there are three standards of duty that we demand others to respect to protect our dignity.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
07/01/20

A Real Estate Transaction that Preaches Redemption

Ever since the tragedy of the Garden, God’s plan of redemption has been in motion. His movement upon this world has never ceased, and it never will.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/28/20

Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9-12 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

The people gathered in Jerusalem that day were making a bold statement of faith. They believed Jesus was the New David.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/28/20

Epistle: Romans 7:14-25a (Pentecost 5: Series A)

Paul has gone through all this explanation to belabor the point: The incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
06/28/20

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 (Pentecost 5: Series A)

Jesus did not come to be first. He came to be faithful, faithful to His Father’s mission for you.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
06/25/20

God's Word Isn't Junk Food

God's Word reveals the truth about us. We don't much care for God's Word. We prefer the yes and no of our personal taste buds.
Pete Lange
Pete Lange
06/24/20

Scripture Interprets Scripture: What Does this Mean?

Scripture is clear in its main teachings and doctrines. People don’t need any special knowledge or training to understand sin, grace, forgiveness, and salvation.
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