Martin Luther

The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part 2

03/01/22

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

Christ powerless on the Cross is where the false definitions of glory theologies are exposed and everything is turned upside down.
The Stupid Monk at The Diet at Worms: Part One

02/22/22

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

Luther’s confessions and writings during that time demonstrated the diagnosis of the problem he faced had always been the same.
Erasmus versus Luther: Bound to Be Free (Part 8)

10/27/21

7 mins

By Donavon Riley

Erasmus sought to find meaning behind the words of Scripture in order to make an ultimate claim. Luther, on the other hand, found the Gospel to be meaningless outside of Christ and his Cross.
Erasmus versus Luther - Bound to Be Free, Part 7

10/14/21

6 mins

By Donavon Riley

Luther understood when the Word of God came it did not offer sinners a choice.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 6)

09/22/21

13 mins

By Donavon Riley

For Luther, Erasmus’ Christ-less, Spirit-less theological conclusions demonstrated that behind his supposed humanistic optimism lay a profound despair and pessimism.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 5)

09/18/21

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

For Erasmus, it would be better for people in general to bear the disease of moralism and choice than to be cured of it by the preaching and teaching of God’s unconditional election of sinners in Christ.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to be Free (Part 4)

08/21/21

9 mins

By Donavon Riley

When explaining that sinners were saved by grace alone Erasmus would not go so far as to say that the reception of God’s grace erased human responsibility.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to be Free (Part 3)

08/13/21

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

Erasmus laid out his argument for a theology of grace and free will in much the same way modern Protestants have done since the Enlightenment.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 2)

08/03/21

10 mins

By Donavon Riley

Luther's response to Erasmus was not meant to be a polite contribution to an academic duel.
Luther versus Erasmus: Bound to Be Free (Part 1)

07/28/21

7 mins

By Donavon Riley

Luther’s allies and opponents also would not allow him to put off responding to Erasmus indefinitely. They badgered him constantly to write a response.
True Christian Liberty

03/23/21

8 mins

By Donavon Riley

The true liberty that Christ gives to us through the gospel is not political. It is spiritual freedom. It is freedom from fear of God's judgment and wrath.
196b: Luther - Paul cuts out all merit and gives glory only to God

03/19/21

4 mins

By Christopher Gillespie Donavon Riley

Grace Means Never Having to Try Harder. In this episode, Martin Luther’s comments on the letter to the Galatians regarding God’s mercy and predestination.

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