World Mission and Inner Mission
By John W. Hoyum
10/09/26
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World Mission and Inner Mission

There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.
Worship According to the Word
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/07/26

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.
An Introduction to Nikolaus von Amsdorf
Amy Mantravadi
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.

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Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
10/29/24

The Surpassing Certainty of God’s Love

More certain than death or taxes and more certain than “anything else in all creation” is the fact that God loves you.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/23/24

Elected, Not Elected

Salvation doesn’t hang in the balance of a voting booth.
Donavon Riley
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
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.
Sam P. Schuldheisz
Sam P. Schuldheisz
10/07/24

A Zoological Theology

God’s creatures on four legs are some of the greatest storytellers of the Scriptures.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
10/03/24

Psalm 3: My God!

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/17/24

Faith Alone and the Divine Logic Behind Jericho’s Fall

The mere fact of “having faith” or saying that “you believe” is not as important as in what or in whom your faith rests.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/13/24

Bread and Belief: On the True Bread and the Faith that Leads to Everlasting Life

True religion or true faith is heavenly. It understands that mankind’s only hope has to come from outside of itself.
Seth Moorman
Seth Moorman
09/12/24

What is Life, but Christ?

The central message of Christianity is not a worldview, a way of life, or a program for personal or societal change; it is a person and the message of the cross.
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
09/06/24

Psalm 2: Kiss the Son

This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
09/03/24

With All Boldness

Despite the best efforts of that council to silence Jesus of Nazareth and his message, it wasn't enough. Jesus was alive.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
08/29/24

The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

What a small thing in the big picture to give his head for the Head of the Church who would give his life for John and all sinners.
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