1. How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

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    05/19/22
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    The point Luther made, again and again, was that distance between God and sinners is collapsed when the crucified Christ himself comes to sinners through a preacher.
    How God Made Mary a Theologian of the Cross

  2. The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

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    03/18/22
    7 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Theologians of glory searched for God everywhere except the Cross of Christ.
    The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 4)

  3. The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 3)

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    03/11/22
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    For Luther, those who refuse Christ as a curse want their sin removed not in Christ but in themselves.
    The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms (Part 3)

  4. The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part 2

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    03/01/22
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Christ powerless on the Cross is where the false definitions of glory theologies are exposed and everything is turned upside down.
    The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part 2

  5. The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part One

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    02/22/22
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Luther’s confessions and writings during that time demonstrated the diagnosis of the problem he faced had always been the same.
    The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part One

  6. God's Mercy Never Dries Up

    book
    01/26/22
    6 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Our hope is God's mercy. It's like a well that never dries up. His mercies were there before he created us. They are present for us today.
    God's Mercy Never Dries Up

  7. How Awesome Are Your Deeds!

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    01/20/22
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    God's power and works are awesome and cannot be stifled. His grace and mercy will be heard above the growls and howls of those who deny Christ Jesus is God and Savior
    How Awesome Are Your Deeds!

  8. Offering the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

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    11/22/21
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    That's how true faith talks. It doesn't talk about itself. It says "Thank you!" to the one who gives healing and salvation.
    Offering the Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

  9. Erasmus versus Luther: Bound to Be Free (Part 8)

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    10/27/21
    7 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Erasmus sought to find meaning behind the words of Scripture in order to make an ultimate claim. Luther, on the other hand, found the Gospel to be meaningless outside of Christ and his Cross.
    Erasmus versus Luther: Bound to Be Free (Part 8)

  10. Erasmus versus Luther - Bound to Be Free, Part 7

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    10/14/21
    6 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Luther understood when the Word of God came it did not offer sinners a choice.
    Erasmus versus Luther - Bound to Be Free, Part 7

  11. Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 6)

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    09/22/21
    13 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    For Luther, Erasmus’ Christ-less, Spirit-less theological conclusions demonstrated that behind his supposed humanistic optimism lay a profound despair and pessimism.
    Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 6)

  12. Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 5)

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    09/18/21
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    For Erasmus, it would be better for people in general to bear the disease of moralism and choice than to be cured of it by the preaching and teaching of God’s unconditional election of sinners in Christ.
    Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 5)
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