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  1. 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”

  2. "Learning To Speak" (Episode 144) Featuring Pastor Edward Killian

    book
    12/09/19
    1 min
    By Edward Killian
    Pastor Killian Teaches On Mark 7:31-37

  3. 96: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’ Definition of Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    12/07/19
    2 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Free choice? It'll blow your mind and crush your soul. Gillespie and Riley start to wrap up their series on Martin Luther's treatise on The Bondage of the Will. This episode, what is free choice according to Erasmus? What's at stake in his argument for our ability to participate in our own salvation? Where does that leave God's Word and gifts?
    96: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’ Definition of Free Choice” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  4. 95: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’ Failure to Distinguish Between Law and Gospel” from “The Bondage of The Will”

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

  5. 94: Martin Luther, “God Preached, God Hidden; God’s Will Revealed, God’s Will Secret” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    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.
    94: Martin Luther, “God Preached, God Hidden; God’s Will Revealed, God’s Will Secret” from “The Bondage of The Will”

  6. "I Will Follow You, But..." (Episode 143) Featuring Pastor Darrin Sheek

    book
    12/02/19
    1 min
    By Darrin Sheek
    Pastor Sheek Teaches On Luke 9:51-62

  7. Is Baptism a Good Work?

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    11/27/19
    1 min
    By Adam Francisco | Scott Keith | Caleb Keith | Rod Rosenbladt
    On this episode the Fellows answer a handful of questions submitted by listeners. Among them is the question, is baptism a good work that earns salvation? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.
    Is Baptism a Good Work?

  8. 93: Martin Luther, “Erasmus’s way of reasoning does not let God be God” from “The Bondage of The Will”

    book
    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”

  9. "Bold Hope" (Episode 142) Featuring Pastor Paul Koch

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    11/24/19
    1 min
    By Paul Koch
    Pastor Koch Teaches On Romans 5:1-11

  10. 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”

  11. Arrivederci Roma! Farewell to Rome

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    11/22/19
    1 min
    By Troy Neujahr | Craig Donofrio
    Paul wraps up his “missionary support letter” by seeking support for the church around the known world in both spiritual and physical ways. A lot of names are mentioned--some we know, some we don’t--but God has used them all.
    Arrivederci Roma! Farewell to Rome

  12. 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”