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14 Oct

Sola Fide: Why Good Works Fall Short

October 18, 2024
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations on the Reformation (Day 9: “Why Faith Alone?”).“We hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.” (Romans 3:28)Many Christians know what they believe before they can...

07 Oct

Devotional Thoughts

Sola Gratia: The Gift that Changes Everything

October 18, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations on the Reformation (Day 27: “Justification and Sanctification”).“Not a result of works...for good works.” (Ephesians 2:9–10)If one question could capture the essential distinction between Catholicism and Protestantism, I’d argue that it...

23 Sep

Devotional Thoughts

Sola Scriptura: A Firm Foundation

October 18, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations on the Reformation (Day 19: “The Greatest of These”).“All Scripture is breathed out by God....Preach the Word.” (2 Timothy 3:16; 4:2)At the end of October, Protestants around the world give thanks...

16 Sep

Devotional Thoughts

The Musical Revolution of the Reformation

October 18, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations on the Reformation (Day 2: “Luther and Congregational Singing”).“Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things!” (Psalm 98:1)Martin Luther has been called “The Father of...

09 Sep

Perspective

Sola Scriptura: An Antidote to Schism

September 23, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from The Scandal of Schism, a new book available now for preorder. Learn more ≫I was a schismatic during my early years in pastoral ministry. That wasn’t my goal, mind you. I loved Christ,...

03 Sep

Announcements, Perspective

Introducing The Scandal of Schism

September 3, 2024
By Chris Anderson

The Scandal of Schism is a new book by Chris Anderson, available now for preorder. Learn more >>“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” (Galatians 5:15)The Bible commands Christians...

26 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

Praying through Depression

August 26, 2024
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations for Prayer (Day 8).“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5) Discouragement—even depression—is a normal experience for God’s people, and prayer is...

13 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

Back to School. Back to the Gospel.

August 20, 2024
By Church Works Media

It’s that time of year...Back-to-School! As this season gets underway, most parents are busy preparing their children for another year of learning and growth. While new backpacks, school supplies, and convenient (but healthy) lunches feel like pressing needs, there is...

05 Aug

Devotional Thoughts

The Woman at the Well: A Purposeful Encounter

January 17, 2025
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from The God Who Satisfies (chapter 1, “A Divine Appointment,” pp. 22–24).“ left Judea and departed again for Galilee. And he had to pass through Samaria. So he came to a town of Samaria...

29 Jul

Devotional Thoughts

Why Does Life Feel Meaningless?

January 16, 2025
By Joe Tyrpak

This post by Joe Tyrpak comes from Gospel Meditations on Creation (Day 19: “Creation’s Monotony”).“The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens to the place where it rises.” (Ecclesiastes 1:4) Creation certainly fills us with wonder and awe. But...