More than a friend, Amsdorf was also an important figure in the work of religious reform, providing counsel to Luther on key occasions, shepherding the churches, and defending the faith until his death.
Just as it is necessary that Christ took on flesh for our salvation, so too, it is necessary that he should be in the supper bodily
Jesus doesn’t say, “I give you the way,” but “I am the way.”

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Jesus Christ is relentless. He does not give up. And with him comes the certainty of redemption.
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This is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of Junk Drawer Jesus written by Matt Popovits (1517 Publishing, 2024). Available today!
Let your soul grieve, yes, but don’t let it be eaten alive by worry.
God’s creatures on four legs are some of the greatest storytellers of the Scriptures.
This is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of Clothed with Christ written by Brian W. Thomas (1517 Publishing, 2024). Now available!
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It is the story of a God who is not distant, not indifferent, not doing anything in half-measures, but who is here, now.
The one who delights in the law of the Lord learns to fear his own good works and trust God outside of them.
The point of Revelation is to reveal consolation in Jesus, not to revel in chaos and confusion.
Despite the fact that this could sound strange to modern ears, Luther has an important reason for saying what he does about the Commandments.