Mass Effect. In this episode, we continue our reading of The Smalcald Articles, focusing on Luther’s critique of the Roman Mass and all its consequences for the churches and Christian life. We discuss mimetic desire, sacrificial religion, the exclusive work of Jesus.

On second thought: Keep Lent, but sacrifice your concept of it.

This week, we observe the sailors' behavior and their reversion to a religion of making sacrifices.

What a small thing in the big picture to give his head for the Head of the Church who would give his life for John and all sinners.

As Craig and Troy continue through the book of Judges, we encounter Jephthah. Did God raise him up, or was he raised up by men?

In today's episode of Tough Texts, Scott Keith and Daniel Emery Price discuss Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac in Genesis 22:1-14.

Every Christian should understand what it means to have a Great High Priest

How Leviticus 17 is a key passage for understanding atonement

Hey Man, Nice Shot. In this episode, we discuss Rene Girard’s argument for why Jesus’ death as a scapegoat is unique to all other sacrifices in human history. What is violence for? What is a scapegoat, and why is one necessary for peace and good order? How does Jesus break the law machinery that demands a victim?

In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about the significance of Christ's actual death and resurrection and its effect on how we view the "plain text" of Scripture.

In Israel, once a year, a priestly climber would reach the peak of a very different kind of mountain. Here's his story.