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  1. 93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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    11/27/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Break the cycle. Rise above. Focus on letting God be God. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s treatise on the Bondage of The Will. This episode, why Erasmus, deep down, doesn’t want to let God be God for him. Also, why we let God’s Word stand unless we need it to take a knee.
    93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  2. 92: Martin Luther, “Free Choice is Nothing” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/23/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    C’mon. Free choice? It’s a thought we’ve all had. Gillespie and Riley discuss why free choice is nothing in relation to God and Satan. Why do we insist on participating in our salvation? What’s our end game in arguments for choice? How do we play fast and loose with the Bible to get us there?
    92: Martin Luther, “Free Choice is Nothing” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  3. 91: Martin Luther, “Universal Sinfulness ifies Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/20/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    But,  what about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley discuss original sin and free choice as they continue to read Martin Luther's treatise on "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, free choice, grace, and Paul paint old Adam into a corner.
    91: Martin Luther, “Universal Sinfulness ifies Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  4. 90: Martin Luther, “The Righteousness of Works and of Faith” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/16/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Oh, wow... that's an intense line of questioning. Gillespie and Riley discuss the vital distinction between the righteousness of works and faith in Martin Luther's "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, it's Abraham, Paul, and the destruction of all our good and virtuous works.
    90: Martin Luther, “The Righteousness of Works and of Faith” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  5. 89: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is of the World" from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    11/11/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Gotta rip the bandaid off now. You’ll thank us later. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, reading the Bible categorically, doing theology categorically, and why rejecting election is rejecting Christ and his gifts.
    89: Martin Luther,

  6. 88: Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms from "The Bondage of the Will"

    book
    11/08/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Look: You’ve Got Two Choices, Well, Maybe One... Or None. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, the discussion focuses on where there’s room for choice [as regards to our salvation] when right and left-hand kingdoms are already ruled by Christ and Satan.
    88: Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms from

  7. 87: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 2

    book
    11/02/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    What I Choose Is My Choice! Gillespie and Riley continue their reading and discussion of Luther’s treatise on the bound will. This episode, what happens when God’s election of sinners in Christ Jesus is de-emphasized?
    87: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 2

  8. 86: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 1

    book
    10/31/19
    1 min
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You Want The Truth? You Can’t Handle The Truth! Gillespie and Riley begin their series on "The Bondage of The Will," one of only two books Martin Luther wrote that he claimed were worth preserving. In this episode, we begin at the end.
    86: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion pt. 1

  9. 84: Norman E. Nagel, The Spirit’s Gifts from “The Spirit’s Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth”

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    10/16/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    I’m spiritual, not Spiritual. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. This week, we discuss how to sort out gifts we give ourselves and gifts given by God.
    84: Norman E. Nagel, The Spirit’s Gifts from “The Spirit’s Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth”

  10. For You Radio episode 21: “Let your love be genuine!”

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    10/04/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    “Let your love be genuine!” But what if it’s not? The Apostle Paul gives us a list that seems hard to fulfill. If it is up to us, we’re in trouble. But if it is all in Christ, it is done. Love! “Butwhat’s in it for me?” When we fail, we flee to Christ. We know what genuine love is by looking at Christ, and in faith we receive genuine love from Him.
    For You Radio episode 21: “Let your love be genuine!”

  11. For You Radio episode 20: “Living sacrifices”

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    10/01/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Living sacrifices are holy and acceptable to God: What’s that look like? Redeemed and made new by Christ, we use the gifts God has given us to serve others and serve Him.
    For You Radio episode 20: “Living sacrifices”

  12. Philippians 3:12-4:7 (Episode 128)

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    09/18/19
    1 min
    By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen
    Paul says he hasn’t yet obtained perfection but is certain he will, but not because of anything he has done.
    Philippians 3:12-4:7 (Episode 128)