Author

  1. Imagine The World Before The Fall

    book
    05/28/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson continues to analyze the appeal Erasmus makes to Sirach in chapter 15.
    Imagine The World Before The Fall

  2. Where There Is Law There Is Free Will

    book
    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.
    Where There Is Law There Is Free Will

  3. There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law

    book
    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.
    There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law

  4. The Dangers of Gospel Drift with Jared C. Wilson

    book
    05/07/25
    12 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Jared C. Wilson
    Jared C. Wilson joins Kelsi to chat about his latest book, ⁠Lest We Drift: Five Departure Dangers from the One True Gospel⁠.
    The Dangers of Gospel Drift with Jared C. Wilson

  5. Chaos and Silencing the Law

    book
    05/06/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Dr. Paulson continues to characterize the dialogue between Luther and Erasmus.
    Chaos and Silencing the Law

  6. Psychologizing the Gospel

    book
    04/30/25
    4 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Is the Gospel just a feeling of relief?
    Psychologizing the Gospel

  7. 389: The Power and Primacy of the Pope

    book
    04/24/25
    8 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Over And Done With. In this episode, we read Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope and discuss the validity of the papacy’s claims to divine authority, the response of Lutherans and Protestants to the death of Pope Francis, how to love one’s neighbor while disagreeing them, the distinction between heterodoxy and heresy, and much much more.
    389: The Power and Primacy of the Pope

  8. 388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

    book
    04/19/25
    9 mins
    By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley
    Sunday Bloody Sunday In this episode, we read Martin Luther’s sermon for Maundy Thursday (1534), discussing the Lord’s Supper, polity, sacramental piety, fellowship, election and all the rabbit trails we follow…
    388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

  9. Assurance of Salvation with Mark Mattes

    book
    04/08/25
    12 mins
    By Kelsi Klembara | Mark Mattes
    In this episode, Kelsi chats with theologian Mark Mattes about his new release with 1517 Publishing, ⁠Ditching the Checklist: Assurance of Salvation for Evangelicals (and Other Sinners)⁠.
    Assurance of Salvation with Mark Mattes

  10. Plato's Cave

    book
    04/07/25
    5 mins
    By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith
    Dr. Paulson discusses Plato's analogy of the Cave. He emphasizes how Erasmus used this analogy to confuse God's words of law and gospel.
    Plato's Cave

  11. Friday, March 28, 2025

    book
    03/28/25
    11 mins
    By Dan van Voorhis
    Today on the Christian History Almanac, we wish a happy birthday to the “Godfather of Gospel Music."
    Friday, March 28, 2025

  12. Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Authority

    book
    03/14/25
    4 mins
    By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson
    Erasmus and Luther struggle over the question of church authority. Erasmus makes an appeal to doctrinal authority based on ecclesial order.
    Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Authority