1. In this episode, Dr. Paulson examines the Apostle Paul's references to the Old Testament in Romans Chapter 9.
  2. What does it mean for God to be a "pure act?"
  3. We are discussing "I can do all things through Christ" in context of the rest of the passage, and then we discuss the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac (rather... not sacrificing him) and whether or not Christians are called to sacrifice. Is that what this passage is talking about?
  4. Jesus came not only for the sheep, but apparently for the dogs as well. You won't believe what happens when she asks for a favor.
  5. Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson join Caleb and Scott to discuss the Smalcald Articles.
  6. Tradition in service of the gospel is good. Demanding the gospel serve tradition shows the filth of your heart.
  7. Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans.
  8. It's easy to look at our faith through an emotional lens. Are you on an emotional high, or an emotional low? Are you on a mountaintop, or are things silent in the valley? What happens to your faith when you aren't "feeling it."
  9. In this episode Gretchen and Katie get to as Kelsi Klembara about the practical implications of giving assurance. To put it another way, what is the fruit of giving assurance?
  10. In this episode, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss salvation ex nihilo or "from nothing."
  11. In this episode, we interview one of our favorite people: Kelsi Klembara, editor of the 1517 website. Kelsi has done a lot of research on the topic of assurance of our salvation from both a theological and historical point of view, and we had some questions for her.
  12. Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught.