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  1. 358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ff

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    06/28/24
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Tick, Tick, Boom. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss Romans 3 while reading Philip Melanchthon’s commentary on Paul’s epistle. The main topics of conversation are the limitations of the law, faith that saves, gratuitous forgiveness and the living, and the present tense power of the gospel.
    358: Melanchthon - Commentary on Romans 3:21ff

  2. Justified by Christ

    book
    06/27/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bruce Hillman | Adam Francisco
    Justification is famously called the article upon which the church stands or falls. It is the article upon which The Lutheran Reformation stood boldly and confessed the Scriptural truth that we are made right before God by grace through faith on account of Christ alone.
    Justified by Christ

  3. Reformation History with Amy Mantravadi

    book
    05/30/24
    5 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik | Amy Mantravadi
    While Katie finishes up some family stuff, Gretchen invites on Amy Mantravadi to talk about writing about the reformation.
    Reformation History with Amy Mantravadi

  4. Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

    book
    05/27/24
    5 mins
    By Scott Keith | Adam Francisco | Bruce Hillman
    The Thinking Fellows discuss the doctrine of man. What is humanity? What is human nature? What does it mean that man is sinful?
    Humanity is Sinful and Unclean

  5. Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)

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    05/17/24
    5 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Scott Keith | Bob Hiller
    The Thinking Fellows are live from the Here We Still Stand regional event in North West Arkansas.
    Grace and Peace in Christ (Live Recording)

  6. 328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

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    11/18/23
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    The Parable of the Lawless, Polygamist Groom. In this episode, we discuss the parable of the ten virgins as preached by John Piper. We converse about law and promise, red herrings, who’s wise and foolish in the parable, the bondage of the will and the doctrine of election, and the consequences for hearers of such parabolic sermons.
    328: John Piper - Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom, Past and Future

  7. Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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    10/17/23
    12 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.
    Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  8. 324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

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    10/09/23
    11 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    In this episode, we discuss spiritual warfare and its effects on clergy and laity alike. We read Harold Roseau’s book to discuss the realities of spiritual warfare, what’s at stake, and what happens when we take seriously what the Bible teaches us about the unseen and seen war raging around us.
    324: Ristau - Demonic Games and Mental Health

  9. 322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

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    09/23/23
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Baptized, Confirmed, and Ordained. In this episode, we discuss the early Lutheran formulation of calling and ordination of pastors and preachers. What is ordination, when does it happen, are their rules and rites that must be followed, and much, much more!
    322: An Early Lutheran Ordination

  10. 321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

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    09/16/23
    10 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    You can call me any day or night. Call me! In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s verbosely titled treatise, “That a Christian Assembly or Congregation has the Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers, Established and Proven by Scripture." We discuss ordination, church authority, the doctrine of the pastoral call, and much more.
    321: Luther - The Right and Power to Judge all Teaching and to Call, Appoint, and Dismiss Teachers

  11. Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

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    06/20/23
    4 mins
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Bruce Hillman
    In this episode, the Thinking Fellows discuss the centrality and importance of Christians' doctrinal content and confessions.
    Is Christianity a Religion of Doctrines?

  12. The Miserable Refuge of Tropes

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    05/09/23
    2 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture.
    The Miserable Refuge of Tropes