1. What we do much less of, even in Christian circles, is recognize just how pervasive sin is, such that it has thoroughly corrupted us.
  2. The gospel is for sinners – both the tax collector and Pharisee, both in need of the Great Physician.
  3. Applying the pressure of law to ensure you do not to take grace for granted squeezes the life and power out of the gospel.
  4. Sin is a heavy thing to bear. Its jacket is shame, its medals are guilt.
  5. Your champion steps forward.
  6. 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.
  7. Christ's resurrection does not merely negate the bitterness of sin; it changes it into a source of divine sweetness, embodying the promise of a new life for us and a restored existence overshadowed by heavenly hope.
  8. God demonstrates his great love for us in the actions of Jesus, who came down into the flesh and soaked up all our sin.
  9. Yes, Christmas brings joy, but no less danger
  10. In this article Amy Mantravadi give a short but helpful summary of the differences in Lutheran and Reformed thought regarding assurance.
  11. 1517 Resources to help Celebrate Reformation Day