An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word
By Caleb Keith
10/15/25
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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: Election and the Word

This is the fourth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin
Scott Keith
Scott Keith
10/14/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin

This is the third installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/13/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture

This is the second installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.

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Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
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A Sermon is Not a Ted Talk

What (if anything) makes a sermon distinctive?
Steve Byrnes
Steve Byrnes
12/29/23

Westerns and the Imprecatory Psalms

The Jews were living the script for a Western movie when Jesus showed up. The enemies of God were running the town
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
12/28/23

The Worst Story in the Bible

Yes, Christmas brings joy, but no less danger
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
12/26/23

Justification for Sinners and Beggars

Paul has zero patience for the gospel of God to be called into question, especially when the ones questioning it are the ones who should’ve known better.
Wade Johnston
Wade Johnston
11/30/23

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

An Analysis of Galatians 5:1-6
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
11/20/23

The Necessity of Human Forgivness

Amy Mantravadi asks if we should forgive others even if they are not repentant
Bob Hiller
Bob Hiller
11/15/23

Post-Absolution Temptations

In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
11/08/23

One-Kingdom Theology

Curious about what Lutherans mean by “Two Kingdom”? In this short piece John Hoyum sums up the doctrine and some of its potential consequences.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
11/06/23

No Other Gospel

Any message other than "Christ for you" is not good news.
Delwyn Campbell
Delwyn Campbell
11/02/23

The Parishioner, the Policeman, and the Social Situation

Delwyn Campbell wrestles with a situation that demands love and justice
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
11/01/23

All Saints Day

Steven Paulson shares the meaning (and grace) found in All Saints Day
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
10/30/23

The Stinging Lessons of Matthew 22

Matthew 22 sees Jesus address Jewish legal debates. In the process, he makes disticntions between the Law and Gospel.
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