On Demystifying the Church
The church is the only place God promises to lift us out of ourselves not in order to become more like God but so that we may finally be freed from our obsession with becoming little gods.
Contributors
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara works as editor-in-chief for 1517. She is the co-editor of Theology of the Cross: Luther’s Heidelberg Disputation & Reflections on its 28 Thesis, and is currently pursuing her MA in Reformation Studies from Concordia Irvine. Kelsi contributes to both Christ Hold Fast and 1517. She lives with her husband, Doug, in Dallas, Texas.
Most Recent
Redefining True Love: A Review of Jared Wilson's Love Me Anyway
Wilson reminds his reader over and over again that, in his love, God accepts sinners as they are so that we may be delivered from the self-acceptance, self-worship, and self-justification of our selfish definitions of love.
Deborah and Jael: Thelma and Louise Defeat God's Enemies
God uses the unlikely, the unexpected, and sometimes even the unsavory to deliver us and to crush the heads of his enemies
Implications of Assurance
In this episode Gretchen and Katie get to as Kelsi Klembara about the practical implications of giving assurance. To put it another way, what is the fruit of giving assurance?
Sources of Assurance
In this episode, we interview one of our favorite people: Kelsi Klembara, editor of the 1517 website. Kelsi has done a lot of research on the topic of assurance of our salvation from both a theological and historical point of…
Can Body Positivity Overcome Our Bodies of Death?
As the body positivity movement has gained traction, we must also be aware of some of its pitfalls
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
Philip Bartelt and John Hoyum join Caleb to read and discuss the Third Article of the Apostles' Creed.
Happy Mother's Day, Rachel Hollis
We all know what I think (maybe) Rachel knows: Celebrating ourselves isn’t enough. It won’t ever be enough.
I Believe in God the Father Almighty
Caleb is joined by John Hoyum and Kelsi Klembara to talk about Luther’s explanation of the first article of the Apostles Creed.
When God Says No
When we come to God with our faithful obedience to make a case for our just cause, we expect to hear his deliverance in the form of a "yes."
Repentance According to the Scriptures: Luke 15:1-7
The truth is we’ve always mixed up the roles of penitent and priest.
To Us a Child is Born: Wonderful Counselor
This advent we will take a closer look at the four names given to Christ by the prophet Isaiah in Isaiah Chapter 9. For Christ is not only Immanuel, or God with us, but he is also Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His rule is not what the Israelites of Isaiah's day, the Jews throughout…
The Absolution I Didn't Want
It’s easy to slip into thinking about forgiveness solely in terms of our authority over it.
Roundtable: Freedom, Prayer & Comfort
Here We Still Stand is a Two Day Digital Celebration of The Freedom of the Christian: The theme of our 2020 Here We Still Stand Conference is The Freedom of the Christian.
Roundtable: Freedom from All Other Saviors
Here We Still Stand is a Two Day Digital Celebration of The Freedom of the Christian: The theme of our 2020 Here We Still Stand Conference is The Freedom of the Christian.
Roundtable: Free to Forgive Amidst Cancel Culture
Here We Still Stand is a Two Day Digital Celebration of The Freedom of the Christian: The theme of our 2020 Here We Still Stand Conference is The Freedom of the Christian.
Roundtable: Freedom from the Fear & Death
Here We Still Stand is a Two Day Digital Celebration of The Freedom of the Christian: The theme of our 2020 Here We Still Stand Conference is The Freedom of the Christian.
What the Radical Reformation Can Teach Us About Assurance
By basing our assurance on the promises of God, which we not only hope for in the future but live in now, the Christian can finally rest in the comfort that they are both saved and not responsible for their own salvation.
Table Talks: The Creeds
Join Caleb Keith, Delwyn Campbell, Jared Wilson, Kelsi Klembara and Chad Bird as they discuss creeds on this weeks table talks.
Table Talks: Good Works
In this fourth episode Jessica Thompson, Wade Johnston, Kelsi Klembara, Raleigh Sadler, and Steven Hein as they explore Good Works.
A Word from the God of Comfort
Before you object that what we need is change - not salvation - let me remind you that our shouts for change are evidence of our need for a savior.
Our Pandemic Righteousness
We are meant to serve in love both our neighbor in need as well as the neighbor who doesn’t think they need us.
Table Talks: Apologetics
Join Adam Francisco, Scott Keith, Kelsi Klembara, Valerie Locklair and Daniel Deen as they dive into the topic of Apologetics
Table Talks: Historical Faith
This third episode, hosted by Kelsi Klembara Adam Francisco, Malte Detje, Bob Hiller, and Dan van Voorhis as they explore the topic of Historical Faith.
Table Talks: Law and Gospel
Welcome to "Table Talks." During the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther would sit around his dinner table at home with friends and students and talk about life and theology. This second episode, hosted by Kelsi Klembara features David Zahl, Mark Mattes, Jady Koch and Steven Paulson as they discuss the distinction of Law and Gospel.
Upcoming Events
Here We Still Stand 2022
Consciences Captive to the Word of God
2022 Regional Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas
A two day event designed to center your faith in the limitless grace of God found in the gospel of Jesus Christ