How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate
By Amy Mantravadi
10/20/25
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How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate

On October 19, 1512, Martin Luther formally graduated with his doctorate in theology.
An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
10/17/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Good News That Our Wills Are Bound

This is the sixth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.
An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God
Steven Paulson
Steven Paulson
10/16/25

An Introduction to The Bondage of the Will: The Preached and Unpreached God

This is the fifth installment in our article series, “An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will,” written to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will.

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Erick Sorensen
Erick Sorensen
05/31/21

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God (and That’s Not Enough)

God daily broadsides us with his abundant power and glory as we observe nature around us. And yet, as glorious as this book of nature is, it is not enough.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
05/29/21

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 (Pentecost 2: Series B)

Eyes which are fixed on what is unseen will see the whole world in a different way.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
05/29/21

Gospel: Mark 3:20-35 (Pentecost 2: Series B)

Questions and opinions about Him varied, but one thing was certain, Jesus was causing a major commotion. He could not be ignored.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/29/21

Old Testament: Genesis 3:8-15 (Pentecost 2: Series B)

This is the first direct promise of the Seed who will reunite all mankind to God by defeating Satan on the Cross.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/28/21

The Religion of the Sacred Cow

If you and I were to examine our own lives, we’d likely have to admit that we are frequent disciples of Jeroboam’s “bootleg religion.”
Martin Luther
Martin Luther
05/26/21

Faith in a Sea of Unbelief

God bestows faith that it should deal not with ordinary things, but with things no human being can master such as death, sin, the world, and Satan.
Kyle G. Jones
Kyle G. Jones
05/24/21

The Holy Spirit: The Gift and Gift-Giver

The Holy Spirit is sent, not to talk about himself, but to point us to Jesus.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
05/23/21

Old Testament: Isaiah 6:1-8 (Holy Trinity: Series B)

Does Isaiah find himself in the Holy of Holies in the Jerusalem Temple, or is this taking place in the Heavenly Temple? Perhaps we might say the answer is “Yes.”
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
05/23/21

Epistle: Acts 2:14a, 22-36 (Holy Trinity: Series B)

The Apostle Peter’s monumental sermon on Pentecost declares the Kingdom purposes and divine saving work of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit which culminates in the new world order with Christ in charge.
David Schmitt
David Schmitt
05/23/21

Gospel: John 3:1-17 (Holy Trinity: Series B)

Trinity Sunday is a day we confess the mystery of our faith. It is a mystery that saves.
Bradley Gray
Bradley Gray
05/21/21

A King Greater Than Solomon and a Place Better Than the Temple

You and I have a God who pardons all our wrongdoing by taking all of them onto himself. He doesn’t zap us into oblivion at the first sign of rebellion.
Donavon Riley
Donavon Riley
05/20/21

God in the Arena

Sin, death, and Satan may have had more than a puncher's chance to beat us, but when God stepped into the ring, they should have admitted defeat and thrown in the towel.
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