1517 Blogcast

Suddenly, this word was. It was no longer a breath, or an idea, or a wish.

Faith Alone really wrestles with themes that Christians of all ages have to wrestle with.

Jesus is our confidence because he reveals truth from falsehood, right from wrong, and reality from appearance, so that we may rely on him for our every need of body, soul, and mind.

He will plead guilty on our behalf, and suffer the death sentence in our place.

Who are we if neither vice nor virtue will make us whole?

His word is what strengthens and changes our hearts. The Lord God will bring us victory.

Faith Alone is a translation of Bo Giertz’s second novel, which was originally titled Tron Allena.

Your prayers are not what make you acceptable in his sight. You have already been made acceptable through the blood of Christ.

“Rembrandt goes so deep into the mysterious that he says things for which there are no words in any language.” 

These words not only rescue and defend; they also attack. They push back my sinful tendency to praise myself for relying on myself.