For You Radio Episode 9: Romans 6:20 and moving into Romans 7
Romans 6 and into 7: We find that God works salvation in mankind by way of gift and not by works. What does it mean to be set free from sin and being a slave to God? Is that a…
Contributors
Craig Donofrio
Craig Donofrio is the Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church in Cleveland, OH. He began his ministry after graduating from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1998 with an M.Div. Craig has served congregations from New London, CT to Pasadena, CA. After serving as a missionary based out of the Czech Republic, he moved to Cleveland to serve as the Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church where he co-hosts the 1517 podcast, “For You Radio." Craig has been a personality in radio and podcasting since 1993.
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For You Radio Episode 8: Romans 6 and Baptism
Romans 6 continued... BAPTISM! The Apostle Paul continues to talk about life in Christ and forgiveness and mercy. - Is baptism more than just a symbol or a Christian ritual? - Who is at work in baptism, God or man…
For You Radio Episode 7: Romans 6
Cheap Grace? "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?" - What is "Sanctification" really all about? - How…
For You Radio Episode 6: Romans 5 part 2
What is the object of your faith?
Have all really sinned and fallen short of God's glory?
What is the gift of eternal life?Join Craig and Troy as they talk about all of these topics and more.
For You Radio Episode 5: Romans 5
Sometimes life is hard and seems unbearable. How could someone actually rejoice in suffering? The Apostle Paul writes to us in Romans 5:3 "...we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character…
Three Popes and the Burning of Jan Hus
It was reported that Hus died singing, “Christ, son of the living God, have mercy on me.”
Romans 3 and 4
We continue in the book of Romans chapters 3 and 4 as the Apostle Paul teaches us the amazing atonement of Jesus Christ, for you. Have you ever wondered if Jesus could have sinned? Can we rightly claim to be…
How does God deliver His forgiveness For You?
We often hear people tell us to look inside of ourselves for goodness and for freedom, but is that how God really works? In this Minisode, Craig and Troy will talk about how God "delivers the goods" of salvation to…
What is the Gospel?
What is the Gospel and what is its purpose? Troy and Craig take on this topic in brief and they explain why this is important for every Christian to understand.
Romans 3
We continue in the book of Romans as the Apostle Paul teaches us the effects of the law that cause us to see the need for the Gospel which sets us free. Craig and Troy talk about their sinfulness and…
For You Radio: Romans 1 and 2
The Apostle Paul tells us that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Can there be salvation without something to be saved from? Our sin is indeed great, but the forgiveness of our Savior is greater. It is…
For You
The words “for you” are what deliver burdened hearts into the glorious light of freedom, for they deliver the precious, life-giving cargo of God’s relentless grace to each of us.
The Law of God
What is God's law and what is its purpose? Troy and Craig take on this topic in brief and they explain why this is important for every Christian to understand.
Intro to Paul and Romans
Meet Craig and Troy. They're a couple of Pastors from the Cleveland area. In this episode, Craig and Troy will talk a little about what they're about and then they will get to the book of Romans. Who was this…
Resolutions and Forgiveness
We fail over and over again to tame the sin in our hearts, to guard the doors of our lips and to act like the children of God.
Give Thanks to the Lamb
Consider the word, “salvation.” It comes from the same root word as salvage.
Can God Repent Us?
Too often, we equate “repent” as the final warning to stop a particular sin before God ceases to love you and sends you to hell for your evil deeds.
The Gift is For Those Who Don't Deserve It
We too believe that we can be just like God, perhaps even by helping God to be a God in our image.
Why Luther Claimed to be a Heretic
Hus held that Christ alone grants salvation and that popes do not.
Jesus is the Subject
Your Big Brother, Yeshua… Joshua… Jesus, has done all things for your salvation.
The Suffering Servant
Jesus, Who is truly God, became a regular Joe (or Joshua as the case may be) for us.
The Gold Man
The little gold man has become one of my most prized possessions for he reminds me of God’s love for me.
Sinners are the Heirs of the Reformation
These teachings are the heart of the Reformation…If it is about you, it isn’t about Jesus.
What Does It Mean for Faith to Have an Object?
To see faith as a noun in Christianity, one must ask the question of what is faith and whence does it come?
A Gospel That You Can Touch, Smell, Taste, See and Hear
Looking back, I see that the biggest problem (besides heresy) was that my faith was first about what I did or didn’t do, but it was also intangible and spiritual.
Missions
On episode 26 the Fellows are joined by Pastor Craig Donofrio to talk about missions. Lutherans, especially in the LCMS are often accused of ignoring the mission field, pastor Donofrio talks about why that has changed, and why it is…
Islam and the Divine Fox in Europe
Hus was burned at the stake in his early 40s, Luther lived to a fairly ripe, old age, but why?
We Are Beggars, This Is True
God isn’t interested in your sins. He isn’t interested in keeping score, making sure that you keep at least one more good work than bad in your ledger.
We Are Beggars, This Is True
God isn’t interested in your sins. He isn’t interested in keeping score, making sure that you keep at least one more good work than bad in your ledger.
Why Are You Asking For More Law?
Christ alone has finished your salvation. Christ alone could and has made satisfaction for your sins.
Finding God's Promise in His Law
So what's the back side? What's the promise? We shall not have other gods, but we do have the one, true God—the promise of a God for us.