The Reaction to the Reformation
Matthew 24:1-14 foretells gospel advance amid persecution, a pattern Rome's violent Counter-Reformation response vividly fulfilled.
Theological Resources for the Church
Friends of Pastor and Theologian Fred Zaspel offer his resources to help believers grow in biblical understanding and Christ-exalting living. The site is under development and we continue to add content so check back soon for more!
Recent sermons
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Prayer as Thanking and Asking
Ephesians 1:15–23 shows that biblical prayer begins with thanksgiving for God’s sovereign work of redemption and his grace in the lives of others.
The Reason for the Reformation: Martin Luther & Justification by Faith
Romans 1:17 reveals that justification is a gift of righteousness from God received by faith alone through the finished work of Christ.
Books
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Articles & Essays
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The Christian Life
My Story
I was born in the southern suburbs of Chicago where my father was planting a church. I could never begin to remember when I first heard the gospel of Jesus…
Christology
The Theology of Sacrifice
Definition The biblical idea of sacrifice concerns the way of approach to God, finding acceptance before him by means of an acceptable substitute offered in place of the sinner and…
Divine Attributes
The Righteousness of God
Definition The righteousness of God is the divine attribute that describes God as acting always in a way that is consistent with his own character. Summary This essay surveys the…