1. New Zwingli Biography Reveals Differences with Luther

    book
    03/20/24
    22 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi
    Zwingli the Pastor provides an excellent introduction to the Swiss reformer’s life and work, focusing on Zwingli’s philosophy of church reform, biographical details, and mode of exegesis.
    New Zwingli Biography Reveals Differences with Luther

  2. Clarity Under the Cross

    book
    03/11/24
    7 mins
    By Jason Oakland
    The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.
    Clarity Under the Cross

  3. Our Need for Lent

    book
    02/27/24
    16 mins
    By John Bombaro
    A truly Lenten mindset sees the season as preparatory for the resurrection life of Easter as opposed to the mortification of Good Friday.
    Our Need for Lent

  4. For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

    book
    02/21/24
    10 mins
    By Wade Johnston
    Sometimes, we get prayer dementia. We can’t remember what we were going to pray for, we can’t put the words together, and, frustrated, there is nothing we can do but sigh and groan.
    For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

  5. Rod Rosenbladt: A Great Storyteller of the Greatest Story Ever Told

    book
    02/07/24
    10 mins
    By Sam P. Schuldheisz
    One way or another, Rod always found a way to bring whatever story he was telling back to the gospel and God's grace in Christ.
    Rod Rosenbladt: A Great Storyteller of the Greatest Story Ever Told

  6. Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

    book
    01/24/24
    14 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi
    A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
    Johann Spangenberg on Dying Well

  7. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

    book
    01/11/24
    9 mins
    By Donavon Riley
    It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
    The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

  8. Martin Chemnitz and God’s Election of His Own

    book
    01/03/24
    14 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi
    Amy Mantravadi shares about the importance and influlnce of Martin Chemitz in the predestination controversy.
    Martin Chemnitz and God’s Election of His Own

  9. Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

    book
    12/15/23
    17 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi
    In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
    Assurance of Salvation in the Reformed and Lutheran Traditions

  10. Resources For Reformation Day

    book
    10/31/23
    11 mins
    By Bruce Hillman
    1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day
    Resources For Reformation Day

  11. The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

    book
    09/26/23
    11 mins
    By Nicholas Hopman
    Luther actually expected the Catechism to be taught in the home.
    The Small Catechism was not created for Confirmation Class

  12. Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel

    book
    09/22/23
    15 mins
    By Amy Mantravadi
    Attempting to escape the errors of medieval Catholic thinking, Agricola ended up making the same mistake of conflating law and gospel.
    Johannes Agricola and the Distinction between Law and Gospel
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