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Steven Paulson

Luke 9:51-62 – Pentecost 3 (C)

06/23/25

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the two words the preacher is called to give: the binding word, and the loosing word.
Cain and Abel

06/19/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Dr. Paulson opens up an examination of the story of Cain and Abel.
Luke 8:26-39 – Pentecost 2 (C)

06/16/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac.
The Sandbox

06/10/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Dr. Paulson discusses the difference between free will and dominion over creation.
- Luther's Works
- Bondage of the Will
John 8:48-59 – Holy Trinity (C)

06/09/25

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the texts for Holy Trinity Sunday.
John 14:23-31 – Pentecost (C)

06/02/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson take up the texts for Pentecost.
Imagine The World Before The Fall

05/28/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Dr. Paulson continues to analyze the appeal Erasmus makes to Sirach in chapter 15.
John 17:20-26 – Easter 7 (C)

05/26/25

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson continue their discussion of Christ's preaching in John during Holy Week.
Where There Is Law There Is Free Will

05/22/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

This week, Dr. Paulson outlines Erasmus' bold claim that the existence of the law necessitates human free will.
John 16:23-33 – Easter 6 (C)

05/19/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steven Paulson continue their discussion of Jesus' so-called "farewell discourse" from John's gospel.
There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law

05/15/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

This episode begins an examination of the Apostle Paul's proclamation that where there is no law, there is no sin.
John 16:12-22 – Easter 5 (C) episode artwork

05/12/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | John W. Hoyum

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. In this text, the Holy Spirit is witness is only to Jesus Christ and no other.