Just Do Nothing: The Free Gift of Justification
Paul tells us we are all moving toward a moment when we stand accountable before our Creator. History ends in a courtroom—a …
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The Majesty of the Lion and Lamb
The Transformative Power of Sight Have you ever encountered a sight that left an indelible mark on your soul? Perhaps it was …
The Good News of a Grieving God: Anchoring Your Heavy Heart to Isaiah 53
Grief is a profound, universal human experience that shapes the contours of our emotional landscape. It is a journey through turbulent seas, …
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The Roots of the Lord’s Supper
So much of our lives revolve around the meal, hunger is the body’s internal alarm clock reminding us that we need nourishment …
God is Our Refuge
Throughout the pages of the Bible, safety language infused with the imagery of refuge and towers speaks to divine protection in our …
The Danger of the Cross and the Safety it Affords
In the cross, we encounter a paradox that shatters the norms of human understanding—the concept of enduring danger to ensure safety. As …
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How God Provides Safety
As we continue exploring the theme of divine safety, we venture into the heart of God’s provision. We are looking at the …
God is Safe and Why it Matters
God is safe. Across eternity and through time, the Trinity has always been a community of security and sanctuary. This safety is …
This World is My Home: The Hope of the New Earth
The theme of the new heavens and new earth offers a glimpse into the ultimate restoration and renewal of God’s creation, presenting …
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8 Things the Resurrection Means for You
Matthew 28:1-6- “Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went …
The Theologia Crucis: Navigating the Depths of Divine Wisdom Through the Cross
The theologia crucis, or theology of the cross, serves as a transformative theological lens that invites us to explore the profound interplay …
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Penal Substitution: The Ultimate Act of Love and Justice
Penal substitution, a foundational theological concept, shines a spotlight on the intersection of God’s love and justice. This theme centers on Christ’s …
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Double Imputation: The Divine Exchange of Grace and Salvation
The theme of double imputation touches on the transformative exchange of Christ’s righteousness for our sins—a concept central to the heart of …
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The Eternal Generation of the Son: Unveiling the Inner Life of God
The theme of the eternal generation of the Son explores the mystery of the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son …
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The Death of Death: The Assurance of the Resurrection
The theme of the resurrection stands as a cornerstone of Christian faith, representing the ultimate victory over death through the power of …
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The Gospel and the Ground
All themes in the Bible connect to the gospel. Since the last few posts have been on the ground, it is worth …
Justification: Embracing God’s Gift of Righteousness and Redemption
Justification, put plainly, is about the nature of God’s gift of righteousness; it is the divine act of declaring a sinner righteous …
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Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague (1527)
Here is a must read gem from Martin Luther’s life and ministry. This entire post is taken from T.F. Lull’s book Martin Luther’s Basic …
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Comprehensive Depravity: Analyzing the Depths of Humanity’s Brokenness and Divine Redemption
Comprehensive depravity takes a look at humanity’s fallen state and God’s redeeming grace. This truth acknowledges the pervasive effects of sin on …
The Intention of the Cross in 1 Peter
There is nothing more intentional than the cross. It was the Triune design mapped before the foundation of the world (Acts 2:23, 4:27-28, 2 Tim …
Speaking the Gospel with Gentleness & Respect
Gospel witness is privilege and imperative. Called to proclaim the excellencies of him who called us from darkness to light we are …
The Lion and the Lamb
This poem is about Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb. He ferociously goes to the cross to sacrifice himself for us. …
The Pervasive Problem of Self-Justification
Oswald Bayer in his book Living By Faith: Justification and Sanctification says something strikingly true about the human race. “The world of the court …
The Sufficiency of the Gospel
When Paul wanted the church to preach the gospel he preached the gospel to the church. This is one of the many …
The Shocking Symbol of Christianity
The cross is about divine self-identification. Calvary is God’s chosen location for articulating his character, heart, and intentions to the world. This …