By Bradley Gray

01/14/25

25mins

This Is Your Story

The gospel is best understood in terms of those two most important words: for you.

Wade Johnston

01/13/25

Epiphany Every Day

Epiphany is one of the most important festivals of the church year, although often sadly overlooked.

Bradley Gray

01/10/25

Good News That Moves You

The gospel gives us faith, hope, and love, all of which proceed from Christ’s death and resurrection.

All Articles

Wade Johnston

01/07/19

The Purpose of Epiphany

On Epiphany, we celebrate the day when men, made wise for salvation through the Word, met their righteousness.

Peter Nafzger

01/06/19

Gospel: Luke 3:15-22 (Epiphany 1: Series C)

The first Sunday after Epiphany is traditionally a time to think about the baptism of Jesus. It is common on this Sunday for preachers to make connections between Jesus’ baptism and our own. That seems like a natural move, for most sermons are directed primarily to the baptized.

Cindy Koch

01/03/19

Our Identity Crisis

But the Creator of life and breath does not wait for Moses to identify with worthiness.

Steven Paulson

01/01/19

What Sin?

Psalm 51 teaches two things: mercy and sin. But aren’t we already experts in sin? Why do we need God to teach it to us?

Craig Donofrio

12/31/18

Resolutions and Forgiveness

We fail over and over again to tame the sin in our hearts, to guard the doors of our lips and to act like the children of God.

Jason Lane

12/30/18

Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14 (Christmas 2) or Ephesians 3:1-12 (Epiphany: Series C)

St. Paul’s argument in Ephesians 1 shows that our salvation is necessary, not because God is bound by His own law, but because God willed it. Once God decides to be merciful, He will not do otherwise. Promise? Promise.

Peter Nafzger

12/30/18

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 (Epiphany: Series C)

On Christmas morning many congregations sang Isaac Watts’ familiar hymn, “Joy to the World.” My home congregation was among them. I was already thinking about Epiphany and Matthew’s account of the magi as I sang, which is probably why the third verse caught my attention.

Kelsi Klembara

12/28/18

The Groan of All Creation

This blog is a part of our Advent series on the hope we find in, through and given by Christ. Each week’s installment will look at hope from a different perspective with special emphasis on corresponding passages of Scripture.

Cindy Koch

12/27/18

Lo, How a Rose

The sweet aroma of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ overpowers the icy winds that seek to destroy.

Donavon Riley

12/26/18

Whose Lord and Savior Is He?

He who created the heavens and the earth is adored by angels, shepherds, magi, and cows.

Wade Johnston

12/26/18

Come, Lord Jesus, Come

Advent is one big answer to the question of free will in matters of salvation. God is free. Our will is bound.

Jessica Thompson

12/25/18

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him

Oh Come, see Him loving you before He was ever even born.

1517 is a Christian non-profit (501(c)3) multi-media organization. Our mission is to declare and defend the Good News that we are forgiven and free on account of the death and resurrection of Jesus alone.

1517 grants permission for our free online resources to be printed, photocopied, and otherwise used freely for private and church use. We require that authorship and source (1517.org) are referenced and maintained. These resources may not be sold or included in any publications for sale.

Articles

Podcasts

Scripture

Books

Events

Music

Videos

Courses

All Articles