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Make Haste, O God, to Deliver Me

By Philip Bartelt 04/02/20

In this final article in the series, “The Lord’s Prayer During Lent,” Philip Bartelt talks about the 7th Petition (“Deliver us from evil”) and the Conclusion (“For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.”)

Apostle of Ireland: St. Patrick's Life and Ministry

By Philip Bartelt 03/17/20

Despite the grave threat of martyrdom during his roughly thirty years of ministry, St. Patrick persevered and experienced enormous success.

Give Us This Day: The Fourth Petition of the Lord's Prayer

By Philip Bartelt 03/12/20

Inspired by God’s goodness we give thanks for all that we have, regardless of degree or magnitude, because it is God our Father himself who gives them for our benefit.

Remembering Anselm of Canterbury

By Philip Bartelt 02/21/20

Though not without his faults, Anselm of Canterbury is unquestionably one of the great theologians of the last millennium.

Pelagius and Pelagianism

By Philip Bartelt 01/27/20

Pelagius maintained an orthodox appearance while rejecting original sin and the distinction between law and gospel.

A New You

By Philip Bartelt 01/01/20

Looking back on the year, the narrative we’re fed is that we should be able to show how much we’ve grown, how much we’ve done, all the successes we’ve had, how improved we are.

The Promises of Advent: Born of a Virgin

By Philip Bartelt 12/03/19

God does not combat the impending armies of Satan with might and power, but with the weakness of a babe.

The Church is Hidden, the Saints Concealed

By Philip Bartelt 11/29/19

Instead of defining the true church in the way of the law, Augustine approaches the issue pastorally in the way of the gospel.

Is Absolution a Sacrament?

By Philip Bartelt 11/20/19

If someone confesses their sins into my ears, I have no options but to forgive them in the name of Christ.

Grace and Lawlessness

By Philip Bartelt 11/08/19

Where Erasmus saw fear and collapse, Luther saw the never-ending comfort of Christ and his gospel.

A Look at 1 Peter 3: Baptism Now Saves You

By Philip Bartelt 09/12/19

When we read this chapter, we find that we are actually shaped by the word.

The Athanasian Creed and Its Importance

By Philip Bartelt 06/24/19

This creed is no mere squabble over words. Salvation is on the line.

Luther's Counsel for Miscarriage

By Philip Bartelt 06/14/19

They cannot know that I am already a father, but, this side of eternity, I won’t ever meet my child because of a miscarriage.

The Gospel for Lukewarm Christians

By Philip Bartelt 05/09/19

To be lukewarm is to take refuge in your own works apart from the works of God.

Living on Resurrection Time

By Philip Bartelt 04/26/19

Christ triumphantly brings about a new day, an eighth day, the first day of a new week.

Blessed is the Man Who by Faith is Saved

By Philip Bartelt 04/01/19

If sin is not “imputed” or “reckoned to” the sinner then who is it reckoned to? The good news is that it’s reckoned to God

Praying the Catechism

The Thinking Fellows
09/04/18

Caleb Keith is joined by Drs. Jim Nestingen and John Pless for a special episode recorded in Bergen Norway.