Preaching vs Giving Advice
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Dr. Paulson dives further into the difference between preaching the text of scripture and turning all scripture into personal advice. Here, we see that God is not giving the Law to neutral people but is using his law to accomplish something. That is the death of the sinner. Likewise, the Gospel is not new advice to holy people but the Word God uses to accomplish new life. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Starting Backwards
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In this episode, Dr. Paulson outlines how knowledge of the gospel becomes the starting point for reading scripture. The gospel replaces natural knowledge and allegory as the primary textual framework for reading scripture. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Allegorizing Scripture
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In this episode, Paulson explains how allegory turns all Scripture into moral or legal lessons. He demonstrates how this habit erodes the distinction between law and gospel. Erasmus utilizes this form of allegory to prop up his "free will" theory. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Preaching Letter and Spirit
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Dr. Paulson begins an important conversation about distinguishing law and gospel. This distinction is central to Luther's refutation of free will. With the distinction that the letter or law kills, Scripture ends the idea that the law is given to empower free will to choose God. Likewise, the distinction that the spirit or gospel gives life emphasizes that Christ's work is total and complete and does not wait for sinners to choose life over death. Show Notes: Fundraiser! What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Attraction of Suffering
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In this episode, Paulson discusses modern issues with the theology of the cross. A progressive form of theology attempts to attract human will by describing Christ's suffering on the cross as similar to ours. However, the suffering of the cross is not about attraction or the value of your suffering but the end of sin and the law. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Christ the Hated God
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Dr. Paulson is back to give commentary on his Luther's Outlaw God series of books. This time, he and Caleb Keith introduce volume two. The title of this introduction is "Christ the Hated God." This introduction picks up on the themes of desire and the human will from volume one and puts a pointed focus on the cross of Christ. The primary emphasis is that the cross does not make Christ attractive to human desires but is a "folly and stumbling block." Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ
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God accomplishes great things through the Lord's Supper. Here, our Lord delivers the forgiveness of sins not as a generic doctrinal statement but through a physical means delivered particularly to you. The Supper is accomplished not by works but, as Luther states, "for the words “For you” require nothing but believing hearts." Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Lord's Supper
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Caleb and Dr. Paulson continue their read through Luther's Small Catechism. This time, Dr. Paulson teaches about the institution of the Lord's Supper. In the Supper, Christ joins his Word to physical elements to give us the gift of life and forgiveness. The show focuses on the power of the sacraments and how this gift is not a mere ritual. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Water and the Word
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How can water do such great things? This episode of The Outlaw God focuses on the power of Baptism. In Baptism, God joins his powerful and creative word with the physical means of water to deliver His sure promise of life and salvation. Dr. Paulson emphasizes the confident nature of Baptism and our ability to cling to its physical application individually to believers. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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What is Baptism?
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Dr. Paulson and Caleb Keith continue teaching from the Small Catechism. This week, they discuss the sacrament of Baptism. This opens an ongoing proclamation regarding God joining his promises to means to deliver salvation to us. Baptism is not an abstract ritual but an applied promise. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
info_outlineIn this petition, we confirm and confess that God is interested in physical and material things and not just the spiritual or intellectual realms. This prayer teaches us to ask God for provision and sustenance. Dr. Paulson focuses on the people whom God uses as a means to provide for our needs.
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What’s New from 1517:
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New 1517 Academy Course: The Early Church: Christ, Controversies and Characters with Bruce Hillman
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Preorder: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin
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