The Long and Winding Road. In this episode, we sit with the Holy Spirit to discuss moral law, free will, Christ crucified, and one of the longest rabbit trails we’ve ever been on; tracking two medieval scholastics to God’s bathroom window. We ask questions of those who edit Jesus’ words, question the benefits of not declaring the forgiveness of sin, and look at what happens when the Holy Spirit is sent into exile. All this and much, much more on this week’s episode of the podcast.

Today on the Christian History Almanac podcast, we consider the life and works of a multifaceted and kaleidoscopic enigma (!) Johann Gerhard.

Quiet meditation in a dark cave, that's what Erasmus thinks will lead to a right relationship of faith in God.

Paulson confronts Erasmus's propositions about remaining in unknowing.

Dr. Paulson describes Luther's confidence when writing to Erasmus.

Dr. Paulson ties up his outline of Aquinas on free will with a discussion of Romans 6:18.

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue their conversation about free will and Thomas Aquinas.

What is the solution to the accusation of the Law?

Dr. Paulson introduces Anslem and his contributions to Scholastic theology.

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation.