An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin
By Scott Keith
10/14/25
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An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: In Bondage to Sin

This is the third 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 Clarity of Scripture
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
10/13/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: The Clarity of Scripture

This is the second 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: A Historical Introduction
Amy Mantravadi
Amy Mantravadi
10/10/25

An Introduction to the Bondage of the Will: A Historical Introduction

This is the first 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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Ken Sundet Jones
Ken Sundet Jones
06/22/20

You Can't Handle God

The kingdom I seek is the lower-case realm ruled over by the almighty upper-case Me.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/21/20

Gospel: Matthew 10:34-42 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

If your congregation promotes and supports “family values,” you should be prepared to take this text head-on.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/21/20

Epistle: Romans 7:1-13 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

St. Paul asserts the baptized have died in Christ but this death then makes them free to live unto Christ. Complicated? Yes, a little. Let us try to clarify things a bit.
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/21/20

Old Testament: Jeremiah 28:5-9 (Pentecost 4: Series A)

As a prophet, Jeremiah only speaks the LORD’s words. Obviously, this is the difference between a true and false prophet.
Kelsi Klembara
Kelsi Klembara
06/17/20

A Word from the God of Comfort

Before you object that what we need is change - not salvation - let me remind you that our shouts for change are evidence of our need for a savior.
Ryan Couch
Ryan Couch
06/17/20

Freedom In Death

When the old Adam hears a command, he hears a prescription. Like a coach drawing up a play so you can win the game.
Ron Hodel
Ron Hodel
06/15/20

Go Tell Jesus

Is there anything abiding, anything long-lasting that can inspire us to hope again?
Jeffrey Pulse
Jeffrey Pulse
06/14/20

Old Testament: Jeremiah 20:7-13 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

Jeremiah trusts the LORD to be faithful. He knows the LORD must answer, even though he is not certain how He will answer.
John Bombaro
John Bombaro
06/14/20

Epistle: Romans 6:12-23 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

The lordship of sin and its reign have been deposed by Jesus Christ. Nothing can stand to oppose those who are in Him.
Peter Nafzger
Peter Nafzger
06/14/20

Gospel: Matthew 10:5a, 21-33 (Pentecost 2: Series A)

The Father in Heaven is the only one we have legitimate reason to fear. But in Christ, we learn that the Father knows His children intimately and values His children exceedingly.
John W. Hoyum
John W. Hoyum
06/12/20

The Difference between Philosophy and Theology: Following in Luther's Footsteps

The gospel does not proclaim the results of our practical reasoning about things we experience, but the horror of God crucified for our sins and at our hands.
1517 Staff
1517 Staff
06/10/20

The Gospels: What Are They?

The following is an excerpt from “Faithless to Fearless” written by David Andersen (1517 Publishing, 2019).
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