By Amy Mantravadi

10/06/26

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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.

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Jeremiah Schultz

10/02/26

The Two Metaphysical Mysteries: Luther’s Parallel Understanding of the Lord’s Supper and the Incarnation

Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily

Christopher J. Richmann

09/30/26

You Might Have a Troubled Heart

Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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Bradley Gray

01/06/20

On the Definitive Assurance of Jesus’s Advocacy

Having the assurance that perfect righteousness has already been gifted to you is, perhaps, the leading spiritual scuffle in which every believer is entangled.

Jeffrey Pulse

01/06/20

Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)

In chapter 41 the servant is identified as Israel, but chapter 42 is a different servant. In fact, Matthew 12:18-21 makes the ID clear—this Servant is Jesus!

John Bombaro

01/06/20

Epistle: Romans 6:1-11 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)

This text explicates the Christian life in light of the reality of Christ’s lordship and the gift of the Holy Spirit amidst a world and a Church which has not experienced the fullness of redemption and recreation itself.

David Schmitt

01/06/20

Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)

Jesus did not need to be baptized. But he did it. Why?

Kyle G. Jones

01/03/20

The Pastor’s Office as a Life-Giving Tomb: A Case For Private Absolution

It is the words the pastor speaks that send the dead out alive.

1517 Staff

01/02/20

Very Human Disciples

The following is an excerpt from “Faithless to Fearless” written by David Andersen (1517 Publishing, 2019).

Donavon Riley

01/02/20

It's Too Much

God has closed the religious gym. We don't have to show up for church determined, this year, finally, to make a change for the better.

Elyse Fitzpatrick

01/01/20

Tiny, Weak, and Cared For

God cares for us because we’re created in his image, but he also cares for us because the second person of the Trinity, the Son, became one of us.

Michael Berg

12/31/19

"The Name of Jesus" and New Years Day

Christians are given a new name at baptism. We are given the Triune name of Father, Son, and Spirit.

Bruce Hillman

12/30/19

Groaning-God

Into the suffocating prison of sorrow, God sends his Breath, his Holy Spirit to help us. We may suffer, but we will not be alone.

David Schmitt

12/30/19

Gospel: Luke 2:40-52 (Christmas 2: Series A)

God reveals Himself to us in Word and Sacrament but sometimes these revelations happen in unexpected ways.

John Bombaro

12/30/19

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14 (Christmas 2: Series A)

Every verse rings with the Gospel, declaring the giving of God the Father consisting of the Son and the Spirit and we, contrary to what we deserve for our sins, the recipients of His “lavish” love and grace.

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