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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Gotcha Day! Adoption at Mesaeh Manor
After many years of prayers, Hannah and I felt called to the ministry of adoption. (OK, Hannah has always felt called to …
The news we must laugh and be glad over
Martin Luther has had a significant influence on me . I can’t stay away from his work because he can’t stay away …