Outlaw God
The Outlaw God podcast is about moving from theological speculation to proclamation. Featuring Dr. Steven Paulson and co-hosted by Caleb Keith.
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Preaching vs Giving Advice
06/21/2024
Preaching vs Giving Advice
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
06/13/2024
Starting Backwards
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
06/08/2024
Allegorizing Scripture
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
05/29/2024
Preaching Letter and Spirit
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
05/20/2024
The Attraction of Suffering
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
05/13/2024
Christ the Hated God
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
05/07/2024
Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ
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
04/26/2024
The Lord's Supper
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
04/21/2024
Water and the Word
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?
04/14/2024
What is Baptism?
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:
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Saying Amen to the Lord's Prayer
04/05/2024
Saying Amen to the Lord's Prayer
Dr. Paulson concludes the lessons on the Lord's Prayer. Here, we are given an Amen to God's gifts of body and soul. This amen is our great encouragement that God's gifts are not probabilities but certain promises he gracefully delivers to us. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Deliver Us From Evil
03/28/2024
Deliver Us From Evil
In this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how the pure comfort of the Gospel overcomes evil. This petition reminds us that God has not left us alone, powerless in the face of sin and death. That is, we have the benefits of Christ and his resurrection, and death is not a master over us but has been overcome. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517 More from the hosts:
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Lead Us Not Into Temptation
03/21/2024
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
In this episode, Dr Paulson and Caleb discuss how God does not tempt us with sin but is our sole deliverer from the devil, the world, and our sinful flesh. In this petition, we ask God to continue his work of preservation and protection. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Forgive Us Our Trespasses
03/15/2024
Forgive Us Our Trespasses
In this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how God forgives us and sends us as agents of His forgiveness out into the world. This section of the Lord's prayer is a confident promise about who God is and how he sends us his promise through the lips of preachers. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
03/08/2024
Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread
In 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. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Thy Will Be Done
03/01/2024
Thy Will Be Done
Does prayer enable God to do his will? In this episode, Dr. Paulson outlines that God does not require human prayer to accomplish his will. Instead, the Lord's prayer provides us a model for praying against ourselves and our sinful will and trusting in the work of God. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Thy Kingdom Come
02/24/2024
Thy Kingdom Come
What does it mean to pray for the Kingdom of God? Does God need us to desire or earn the coming of His kingdom? Dr. Paulson addresses that God's kingdom will come when God pleases, even without our prayer. Instead, he uses this prayer as a promise that his kingdom is coming for us. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Hallowed Be Thy Name
02/16/2024
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Dr. Paulson and Caleb Keith discuss the first petition of the Lord's prayer. What is significant about praying for something true in and of itself, such as the holiness of God? Dr. Paulson teaches that this formula is essential for understanding prayer and our place in it. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Our Father
02/09/2024
Our Father
The Outlaw God discusses the greeting of the Lord's Prayer, where we are given the name of God. Jesus teaches us to pray to God as our Father. Here, we are identified as children of God, a good and gracious Father. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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An Introduction to the Lord's Prayer
02/01/2024
An Introduction to the Lord's Prayer
Dr. Paulson and Caleb Keith continue their series on the Small Catechism. In this episode, they examine the inclusion of the Lord's Prayer in the catechism. They discuss why prayer is essential to the Christian life but is not some third category between law and gospel. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Close of the Apostles Creed
01/25/2024
The Close of the Apostles Creed
Dr. Paulson concludes the Apostles Creed and its explanation from Luther's Small Catechism. He and Caleb Keith discuss what it means for the Holy Spirit to work through the Church and how God delivers his forgiveness as an external Word to sinners. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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Introduction to the Third Article of the Creed
01/23/2024
Introduction to the Third Article of the Creed
Caleb and Dr. Paulson introduce the Third Article of the Creed. They discuss the importance of getting the doctrine of the Holy Spirit correct. When the third article is not taught, the outside word of faith is attacked by searching your feelings and works for assurance. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Second Article of the Creed
01/12/2024
The Second Article of the Creed
"I Believe in Jesus Christ." The second article of the creed gives us the words to confess the justification won and given to us through Jesus Christ. Here, you confess who Christ is and what he has done for you for the forgiveness of your sins. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The First Article of the Apostles Creed
01/05/2024
The First Article of the Apostles Creed
Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss the first article of the Apostles Creed. In this article, we hear how God has provided physical provisions and life for his creation. Here, we also receive the words that fulfill the first commandment; "I believe." Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
12/28/2023
The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
"You shall not covet." The final two commandments bring the Outlaw God back to the subject of the human will. How do we deal with a command from God that prohibits our actions and, more substantially, our desires? Dr. Paulson anchors this episode by demonstrating how this commandment teaches us and our children that "following your heart" is not best for you. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Eighth Commandment
12/22/2023
The Eighth Commandment
Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue teaching Luther's Small Catechism. This week, they talk about why reputation is so valuable. How do we instill the value of an excellent reputation in our children and teach them to honor and respect their neighbors? Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Seventh Commandment
12/14/2023
The Seventh Commandment
You shall not steal. The Seventh Commandment prohibits us from taking our neighbor's possesions as our own. It also teaches us that the world is economic. Dr. Paulson discusses how the seventh commandment conditions us to live in a world of inequality and how the withdrawal of monasticism or the theft of communism misunderstands and abuses God's physical and economic creation. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The 6th Commandment
12/05/2023
The 6th Commandment
"You shall not commit adultery." Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about the importance of marriage, the place and purpose of sex, and how the family is the central matter at the heart of the six commandments. Paulson argues that the Sixth Commandment appears offensive as it assaults our modern sensibilities about sex and sexuality. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The 5th Commandment
11/28/2023
The 5th Commandment
Dr. Paulson covers the 5th commandment, "You shall not murder." He and Caleb Keith discuss how this commandment does not demand pacifism but instead outlines how God limits and uses the physical power of individuals in the world. That is, God does not only desire that we not murder one another but help, serve, and protect our neighbor. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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The Fourth Commandment
11/23/2023
The Fourth Commandment
Dr. Paulson and Caleb enter the second table of the law. "You shall honor your father and mother." Dr. Paulson explains how family is the foundation of all human relationships. Show Notes: What’s New from 1517: More from the hosts:
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