A Hidden God Revealed in Promise
By Jason Oakland
05/23/25
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A Hidden God Revealed in Promise

God chooses to clothe himself in promises and hides himself in his word.
At the Edge of the Abyss
Ryan Matthias
Ryan Matthias
05/22/25

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.

All Articles

Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
07/25/17

The Fog of Fear: Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Being Overwhelmed

You can see it far off, looming on the horizon, a thick fog menacing off the coast and swirling in the distance. You know the signs.
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.
Bruce Hillman
Bruce Hillman
07/18/17

Catbirds and the Delight of God

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is read out under the shade of my backyard tree. There, I have a reclining chair and small little side table.
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
07/14/17

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.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/09/17

Wearing Our Shame to Church

God in Jesus takes off your shirt of shame, your bitterness, your anger, your guilt, your hopelessness, and drapes these rags on himself.
Chad Bird
Chad Bird
07/06/17

The Affair

If affairs always begin by believing lies, then repentance always begins by believing the truth: the truth that you are in the wrong, the truth that you have a God who loves you in Jesus Christ, and the truth that he and he alone can save you not only from adultery but from every sin that seeks to lead you down the path of destruction.
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
06/29/17

Do You Want to Watch the Game?

In a world so wired by law and rules, judgement is everywhere.
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