Podcast Overview

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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
395: Questions Answered

06/09/25

7 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Just Answer the Question. In this episode, we answer listener questions, specifically active and passive choices, active and passive righteousness, election and the bondage of the will, addiction, the limits of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the ultimate Good we all seek, and much, much more.
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.
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.
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.
Chaos and Silencing the Law

05/06/25

4 mins

By Caleb Keith | Steven Paulson

Dr. Paulson continues to characterize the dialogue between Luther and Erasmus.
Psychologizing the Gospel

04/30/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Is the Gospel just a feeling of relief?
- Bondage of the Will
- Gospel
388: Luther - Maundy Thursday

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…
Out of the Cave

04/15/25

4 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

God's word is not just a guide, making you desire to leave the cave and enter the world of real things.
- Plato
- Bondage of the Will
Plato's Cave

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.
Ecclesiastical and Doctrinal Authority

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.
What Is the Church?

03/06/25

5 mins

By Steven Paulson | Caleb Keith

Erasmus accused Luther of being outside of the church and having a novel understanding of Scripture.