The Resurrection Should be Terrifying
By Joel Hess
04/25/25
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The Resurrection Should be Terrifying

It's one thing to hope for a new reality; it's quite another to stand before it, no matter how wonderful.
Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1
Brian W. Thomas
Brian W. Thomas
04/24/25

Risen Indeed: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Part 1

If Jesus rose from the dead, then his claims about himself and his promises to humanity warrant serious attention and response.
The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection
Adam Francisco
Adam Francisco
04/23/25

The Shroud of Turin, Apologetics, and the Resurrection

It’s easy to understand the allure of the shroud. In a skeptical age, a physical relic that appears to bear the imprint of the risen Christ seems like proof positive of the faith.

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Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/24/17

The Scariest Word in the Bible

In Christ we are freed to be for our neighbor without fear of sin and damnation falling upon us.
Cindy Koch
Cindy Koch
10/23/17

Kitchen Table Reformation

The Reformation handed over the crystal-clear Gospel of Jesus Christ on to the next generation.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/17/17

Freed From The Dope of Religion, The Losers Win

We are forgiven for Christ’s sake. Losers set free to trust in God’s promises.
Jay Sawrie
Jay Sawrie
10/16/17

Keep Looking, Desiring God

My parents will be the first to tell you, I can really put my foot in my mouth. I often don’t say the right thing.
Bonnie Petroschuk
Bonnie Petroschuk
10/12/17

Missing the Point

God created Israel to be the vessel into which he would place both his Law and his Son.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/10/17

The Aim and Goal of the Law

Jesus’ life and work is now ours through faith.
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio
10/09/17

Sinners are the Heirs of the Reformation

These teachings are the heart of the Reformation…If it is about you, it isn’t about Jesus.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
10/04/17

Unsavory Grace From and Unsavory Lord

The cross presents us a radically different standard. In God’s justice executed in the cross of Christ, nobody gets what they deserve.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/03/17

Cursing in Defense of The Gospel

But where love is necessary we pray for our enemies and bless them in the hope that God will repent and convert them to the Gospel.
Daniel Emery Price
Daniel Emery Price
10/02/17

You Can't Bring Up Baptism There!

If you’re looking for a book of the Bible to blow apart works righteousness and justification by adherence to the Law, Galatians is the book for you.
Dominick Santore
Dominick Santore
09/26/17

Hope Within The Shadows…

The Sixth Sense is a suspenseful and scary movie where a little boy is born with the strange gift of seeing dead people.
Kathy Morales
Kathy Morales
09/25/17

Remembering to Forget

The wound on my hand would not let me forget what happened. The crackled and blistered strip of skin was a memento of the searing pain I felt that day. For the remainder of that year, I was constantly reminded of what I had done.
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