God in the Dung
Can God enter somewhere where he should not be? Paulson looks at the assertion that if God gets too dirty or too near to sin, he is no longer God.
Contributors
Steven Paulson
Professor Steven Paulson has been teaching and preaching for over thirty years and is chair of Lutheran Theology at LHOS. He holds degrees in theology from St. Olaf College, the Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary and the Theological Doctorate from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He has taught at Concordia College, Moorhead, and Luther Seminary, St. Paul, before coming to Sioux Falls. He is the author of many books and articles, including "Luther’s Outlaw God, Volume 1 and 2."
Most Recent
Faith, Hope, and Love
Faith is like a horse with blinders because it only beholds God’s promise. It is obsessed with what God has already said.
The Cold Treatment
In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness.
Predestination Sickness
In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?"
The Long-bowman
In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart.
Erasmus and Sausage Making
In this episode, Paulson identifies Erasmus participating in a futile effort he calls sausage making.
The Arrow of Conviction
Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction.
The Arrow of Conviction
Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction.
Given Up To Your Desires
Dr. Paulson continues his conversation on the painful awareness.
The Painful Awareness
What happens when the knowledge of the Law doesn't bring power?
Knowledge is Power
Dr. Paulson explores Luther's rebuttal of the adage "Knowledge is Power."
Thy Will Be Done
Following Augustine's proposition that prayer can lead to a cooperative relationship between God's will and man's, Paulson, the alternative prayer that Luther highlights with the petition "Thy will be done."
The First Fruits of Your Resurrection
In this episode, Dr. Paulson proclaims the defeat of sin, death, and the devil.
Good Friday
Dr. Paulson takes a deep dive into the death of Christ and its purpose in God's redemption of sinners.
Hot God
In this episode, Paulson discusses Peter Lombard.
Do the Words of Baptism Matter?
To give us God’s name, the name that is above every name, Christ gave us the exact words to say at baptism: the name of the triune God who is three persons, one God: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
Trying to Love The Law
Dr. Paulson discusses Augustine's turn toward a Law that does not accuse.
Free Range Christ
Free-range Christ is fearful Christ because he is present, speaking, and I just crucified him.
The Augustinian Imperfection
For the next several episodes, Dr. Paulson will focus on Augustine.
Free To Be
The culmination of our episodes on ontology and time is declaring that you are free to be.
The Parable of the Talents
Dr. Paulson details the difference between seeing time through the Law and seeing time through the Gospel using the parable of the talents.
Do You Have Enough Time?
In this episode, Dr. Paulson asks the question why does God give us time?
You Are Not What You Do
Dr. Paulson continues the conversation regarding ontology.
He Preached, and it Stood Firm
If God ever forgives you, it is not just allowing you to start over and try harder the second time, but it is a whole, new, complete justification that is given as a free gift and without any work of our own—outside the law.
You Are What You Do
Dr. Paulson addresses the idea that your personhood is determined by what kind of actions you do.
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