God's Kindness
What do you do when the accusation of the law strikes?
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
Justice and Fairness
Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans.
Romans 4:17
In this episode, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss salvation ex nihilo or "from nothing."
Romans Chapter Four and Abraham
Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught.
Trials and Tribulations
This episode extends further into questions about certainty and evil. Dr. Paulson discusses the concept of "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
Preaching God Almighty
As Dr. Paulson works through chapter 6, he explains the difference between God lending out his power and proclaiming God's use of his power.
No More Sleeping God (God's Power)
Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue to outline Luther’s response to Erasmus.
A Little More Melanchthon
Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss Philip Melanchthon and the 1521 Loci Communes.
That's a Good Question: Are We All Predestined to Either Heaven or Hell?
The reason the mind is endlessly troubled about God predestining everything is the vague generalization. Generalizations are cold as ice, without the warm Christ.
Certainty and Evil
Dr. Paulson continues into chapter six of Luther's Outlaw God. In this episode, he further defines what it means for man to "not want God to be God."
No More Sleeping God
Dr. Paulson introduces chapter six of Outlaw God Volume One. Here Paulson uncovers an important assertion from Luther, and we do not want God to be God.
The Hegel Footnote
At the end of chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson fast-forwards from Luther and Erasmus to Hegel.
Clarity
Is Scripture clear? Dr. Paulson talks about the internal and external clarity of Scripture.
Not Just Any Other Book
Dr. Paulson spends time explaining how Luther and Erasmus approach Scripture.
From Cave to Fountain
Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Adam Guthmiller once again. This time they talk about faith and certainty in Luther's refutation of Erasmus.
Full Assurance
A Luther House of Study student Adam Guthmiller joins Caleb and Dr. Paulson to discuss Luther's assertions concerning the faith.
Romans Chapter 10
Dr. Paulson looks at Romans 10 to explain submission and righteousness.
The Cave of Corycos
Quiet meditation in a dark cave, that's what Erasmus thinks will lead to a right relationship of faith in God.
Submission to the Law
As a continuation of the last episode, Dr. Paulson explains that the goal of Erasmus's skepticism is a calculated submission.
Skepticism
Paulson confronts Erasmus's propositions about remaining in unknowing.
The Doors of the Bondage of the Will
Dr. Paulson closes out chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God.
Law and Gospel
Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of distinguishing between Law and Gospel.
Refuting Secularity
Dr. Paulson refutes the charge that Luther is the origin of an ever secularizing culture.
Secularity
On this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the critique that Luther unleashed a slide into meaninglessness on society.
The Limits of Freedom
In this episode, Paulson discusses the differences between humanist and scholastic dialoge on the limits of freedom.
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