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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Chad Bird
Chad Bird
02/19/21

Repentance According to the Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 7:14

We cannot scan any random passage of Scripture and automatically assume the words are unconditionally addressed to us. Often, very often, they are not.
Steven A. Hein
Steven A. Hein
02/17/21

Surveying Our Soiled Condition, and the Condition of our Soil

Ash Wednesday, is meant to remind us we have a death problem. All living things made from the soil shall return to it.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/14/21

To Lent or Not to Lent

The season of Lent gives almost unparalleled opportunity for preachers to placard before their auditors the Cross of Christ and beckon Christians to take up their cross and follow Him.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
02/14/21

Gospel: Mark 1:9-15 (Lent 1: Series B)

This forty-day season of preparation for Easter is an opportunity for the people of God to rededicate themselves to hearing and responding to Jesus’ call to repent.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/14/21

Epistle: James 1:12-18 (Lent 1: Series B)

While God may and does test one’s faith and life, yet He does not tempt with sin.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
02/14/21

Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-18 (Lent 1: Series B)

The amount of Messianic/Christological connections in this account is stunning. This is an excellent Old Testament text with which to begin Lent!
Luke Kjolhaug
Luke Kjolhaug
02/13/21

A Different Kind of Word

Since the law is our mother-tongue, we naturally assume it’s the only language that exists; this ceaseless, damning voice reminding us that we are not all that we should be.
Haroldo Camacho
Haroldo Camacho
02/11/21

Revisiting Our Father

Our prayer confesses that God’s abode is beyond us, yet ever so near for the prayer presupposes that we are being heard, even in our sighs and whispers.
Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
02/09/21

A Q&A with Ken Sundet Jones on "A Lutheran Toolkit"

"A Lutheran Toolkit" is available for purchase today from 1517 Publishing
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
02/07/21

Gospel: Mark 9:2-9 (Transfiguration: Series B)

It is hard to see clearly these days. While we have never been able to see as much as we would like, today we are more aware of our inability to perceive things as they really are.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
02/07/21

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 (Transfiguration: Series B)

Because we have this hope and calling, we must speak boldly and plainly; no veil, no shiny veneer, just the truth about God nailed to a tree.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
02/07/21

Old Testament: 2 Kings:1-12 (Transfiguration: Series B)

Elijah crosses over the Jordan to be taken into Heaven. Later, Elisha will cross the Jordan again into the Promised Land.
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