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  1. 136: Martin Luther - It’s Something Very Rare and Improper to So Suddenly Abandon the Law

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    05/06/20
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Proper Skin Care is Important. In this episode, circumcision, the power of symbols, why not all sacraments are the same, and the lessons of history.
    136: Martin Luther - It’s Something Very Rare and Improper to So Suddenly Abandon the Law

  2. 135: Martin Luther - Every Single Word Is Astonishingly Comforting and Reassuring

    book
    05/02/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Katie Perry Can’t Forgive Sins! In this episode, the power of symbols, nailing down why Jesus gave himself for our sin, and grotesque doodles.
    135: Martin Luther - Every Single Word Is Astonishingly Comforting and Reassuring

  3. 134: Martin Luther - Abstain from Speculating about the Nature of God

    book
    04/30/20
    5 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What’s The Harm in a Good Theory? In this episode, we discuss the problem with atonement theories, unleashing the Gospel, and the danger in speculating about God.
    134: Martin Luther - Abstain from Speculating about the Nature of God

  4. 133: Martin Luther - Do You Think the Devil is Going to Put Up With That?

    book
    04/24/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    This is Almost As Offensive as The Gospel. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. In this episode, Riley combines chocolate covered espresso beans with mushroom coffee, one of us offends everyone, and our quarantine fever takes over the conversation. It’s a wild, scattershot episode with tongue planted firmly in cheek. And the worst offenses are in the post-show.
    133: Martin Luther - Do You Think the Devil is Going to Put Up With That?

  5. 132: Martin Luther - The Gospel Teaches Nothing But The Free Forgiveness of Sins

    book
    04/22/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I Want to Believe... Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. In the episode, a deep dive into the 80s and 90s pop culture, piling up analogies, and what’s so unique about the Gospel.
    132: Martin Luther - The Gospel Teaches Nothing But The Free Forgiveness of Sins

  6. 131: Martin Luther - You Cannot Be Saved Unless You Want Nothing To Do with the Law

    book
    04/19/20
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Run, Boy, Run! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion on Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. In this episode, a lot of law talk, some entertaining analogies, and the sum of Christian wisdom.
    131: Martin Luther - You Cannot Be Saved Unless You Want Nothing To Do with the Law

  7. 130: Martin Luther - The Totality of a Christian’s Wisdom is to be Unacquainted with the Law

    book
    04/15/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Badges? We Don't Need No Stinking Badges! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of Martin Luther's Galatians commentary. In this episode, more talk about active and passive righteousness, and the practical consequences of confusing law and Gospel, the two kingdoms, and active and passive righteousness.
    130: Martin Luther - The Totality of a Christian’s Wisdom is to be Unacquainted with the Law

  8. 129: Martin Luther - The Difference between Christian Righteousness and All Others Types of Righteousness

    book
    04/11/20
    4 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sit still; this won’t hurt... much. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s Galatians commentary. This episode, active and passive righteousness.
    129: Martin Luther - The Difference between Christian Righteousness and All Others Types of Righteousness

  9. What the Word does . . .

    book
    03/20/20
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    We know how reading God's Word can sometimes be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Craig and Troy discuss how God uses the Word in our lives by both convicting us of our sin and delivering us the forgiveness of those same sins through Jesus Christ. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and give us a great review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Email us: ForYouRadio@1517.org www.1517.org/foryou We're proud to be a podcast of 1517.org podcasts.
    What the Word does . . .

  10. 99: Martin Luther, “Reviews of Erasmus’ Preface” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    12/18/19
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sometimes, the end is just the beginning. Gillespie and Riley conclude their reading of Martin Luther’s treatise on The Bondage of The Will. This episode, they discuss the relation of emotions to God’s Word and why Christians aren’t skeptics.
    99: Martin Luther, “Reviews of Erasmus’ Preface” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  11. 98: Martin Luther, “The Clarity of Scripture” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    12/16/19
    3 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I’m sorry, but your opinion means very little to me. Gillespie and Riley start to wrap up their reading of Martin Luther’s Bondage of The Will with a discussion of the Bible’s clarity and why personal feelings and our need to find meaning in everything can hijack God’s Word.
    98: Martin Luther, “The Clarity of Scripture” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  12. 97: Martin Luther, “Scripture with Its ‘Internal’ and ‘External’ Clarity” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    12/11/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley wrap up (but, not really) their series on Martin Luther's treatise on The Bondage of the Will. This episode, Erasmus and Luther butt heads about how to interpret Scripture. Luther lays out how he interprets Scripture, which will form the rest of his argument about the relation (or lack thereof) between free choice and salvation.
    97: Martin Luther, “Scripture with Its ‘Internal’ and ‘External’ Clarity” from “The Bondage of The Will”