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 […]
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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
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The Cross and Criticism
Martin Luther famously stated, “the cross is our theology.” He was adamant that all good theology is rooted in, shaped by, and
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The Gospel and Grief
The Bible is the definitive guide to grief. Unflinchingly honest, the Scriptures tell us about the roots and realities of life in
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The Lord’s Supper: Broken Bread for Broken People
In the gospel of Matthew the story of the Last Supper is sandwiched by two narratives of betrayal. The text that precedes the
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The Glory of the Cross: The Gospel in Poem
This is a poem about how God reveals himself to us in the cross.
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The Heidelberg Disputation
The Heidelberg Disputation was a significant landmark in Luther’s theology. I personally love this disputation as it captures the heart of his
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The Welcome of God
“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Rom 15:7). In the context Paul is urging the
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A Perfect Service: Contemplating Angels and Heavenly Servants
The theme of angels holds a significant place in various religious traditions, including Christianity. In Christian theology, angels are considered celestial beings
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The Gospel and Humor
What does the gospel have to do with humor. Tim Keller gives an insightful answer to this question in an article titled: The
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Propitiation: The Gospel in Poem
This poem explores the idea of propitiation in the gospel. Propitiation is the concept of wrath being quenched and replaced with favor.
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Justification and the Future
What does justification have to do with the day of judgment? Mark Seifrid answers the question well. “The day of judgment has
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Saved By His Life
Ever noticed this phrase in Romans 5:10? “For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of
The Cross and Equal Footing
It has been said that the ground is level at the foot of the cross. Calvary is the great equalizer. It is
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Jesus, the Whole and Complete Savior
The plan of salvation was an eternal purpose in the mind and heart of the Triune God prior to the creation of
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Gospel and Flood
What does the gospel have to do with the flood? It does not seem like the language of “good news” and world
Dead Men Don’t Change People
The resurrection of Christ was the prelude to his ascension. The same Jesus that lived on this earth in bodily form was raised
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Justification: The Gospel in Poem
This is a poem about the gospel and justification. It seeks to articulate what Christ has done on our behalf to make
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Gospel Irony in the Story of Joseph
As we saw in the last post, the story of Joseph is an incredible narrative of forgiveness. This being the case, we
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The Gospel and Sex
I was doing some research for a project on the topic of marriage. The project required some work on a theology of
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After Darkness, Light: The Gospel in Poem
This is a poem about the theme of light conquering darkness in the gospel. This theme is woven throughout all of Scripture
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The Gospel and Strength
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In one sentence Paul pulls back the curtain
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Reconciliation
This is a poem about the theme of reconciliation in the gospel. It focuses on how the God of this world takes
Redemption
This is a poem about the theme of redemption in the gospel. It focuses on the work of Jesus Christ in rescuing
The Glory of Being a Creature
Luther loved to speak about the great privilege of being a creature fashioned by God. The first true thing about us is
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