Additional Resources on
The Church from 1517
Enjoy these online resources, produced by 1517, that explore the what the church is and how we belong to it.
FREE COURSE: "The Early Church" with Bruce Hillman
This eight-lecture series offers a deep dive into the early church’s life, exploring the foundational moments and teachings that influence Christianity today.
PODCAST: "How the Church Reads the Bible" with The Thinking Fellows Podcast
Caleb, Scott, and Adam are joined by John Hoyum to talk about how churches across the world read and preach the Bible. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
ARTICLE: "We All Show up Late for Church" by Chad Bird
"Our little congregation is part of a much larger church—the body of Christ, both here on earth as well as in heaven. And that church worships 24/7, never ceasing in its adoration of Jesus our Savior...."
ARTICLE: "Church Membership and the Gospel" by John W. Hoyum
"Being a member of a church connects people to the whole reason the church has for existing: that we might obtain justifying faith in Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament...."
ARTICLE: "Why We Go to Church" by Karen Stenberg
"So why do we go? Why do we make it a priority? There are the typical answers, that aren’t really answers, but the lies we have convinced ourselves are true. So first, let me dispel a few hurtful myths about why we go to church..."
ARTICLE: "The Church is Hidden, the Saints Concealed" by Philip Bartelt
"Instead of defining the true church in the way of the law, Augustine approaches the issue pastorally in the way of the gospel. When it comes to biographical material on Saint Augustine...”
ARTICLE: "Do I Have to go to Church?" by Daniel van Voorhis
"The 'church' is neither your mega-complex nor is it you alone with your own private devotions.
If you google “do I have to go to” it will auto-predict the most popular questions. The first two are “do I have to go to college” and “do I have to go to church?” It seems my life is essentially one..."
"The Unsexy Church" by Chad Bird
"God’s homes throughout the centuries, from basements to basilicas, have all shared one thing in common: the only reason they’re called God’s house is because the Lord drove up in a U-Haul and moved in. His presence and his presence alone makes them heaven’s earthly address...."