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95: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’ Failure to Distinguish Between Law and Gospel” from “The Bondage of The Will”

12/04/19

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Law and Gospel? Let us grab our whiteboard. This has been a long time coming, anyways. Gillespie and Riley talk about what happens when we fail to distinguish God's word of Law from Gospel. More talk about why grammar matters. Finally, we follow a rabbit trail to it's theological conclusion and explain why we always default to law talk rather than Gospel talk when discussing God's will.
Luke 6:24-36 (Episode 139)

12/02/19

1 min

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Jesus gives a long list of ethical demands for His disciples that seem contrary to everything that comes naturally.
- New Testament
- Scripture
94: Martin Luther, “God Preached, God Hidden; God’s Will Revealed, God’s Will Secret” from “The Bondage of The Will”

12/02/19

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Worshipping the hidden God is basically a funeral with cake! Gillespie and Riley discuss the distinction between God hidden and revealed, and the consequences for how we read the Bible, preach, teach, and care for each other.
Joshua 11:6-23 (Episode 192)

11/29/19

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

Good guys, bad guys, horses, chariots, and sand on the seashore.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
Introduction to the Parables of Christ

11/29/19

1 min

By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio

What is a "Parable" and why does Jesus seem to speak in such mysteries? Your hosts Pastor Troy Neujahr and Pastor Craig Donofrio explain this Jesus way of communicating to you and for you.
93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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.
Luke 6:10-23 (Episode 138)

11/26/19

1 min

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Sabbath breaking, hand healing, legalism, and the Beatitudes.
- New Testament
- Scripture
92: Martin Luther, “Free Choice is Nothing” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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?
Joshua 10:22-11:5 (Episode 191)

11/23/19

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

Chad and Daniel spend quite a bit of time discussing violence and death in the Bible. Five kings are trapped in a cave and Israel is winning battle after battle.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
91: Martin Luther, “Universal Sinfulness ifies Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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.
Luke 5:17-39 (Episode 137)

11/19/19

2 mins

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

A paralytic is lowered through a roof, sins are absolved, an unlikely person is called to follow Jesus and Jesus gets in trouble for partying with sinners.
- New Testament
- Scripture
90: Martin Luther, “The Righteousness of Works and of Faith” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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.