The Move to Absolution

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The Move to Absolution

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Jul 6, 2020

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Springboarding off of the Leipzig debate, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss Luther's thesis that every preacher is called to absolve sins. Show Notes: Support the Show Outlaw God on Apple Podcasts 1517 Blogs Luther's Outlaw God v.1

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Jul 6, 2020

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The Outlaw God podcast is about moving from theological speculation to proclamation. Featuring Dr. Steven Paulson and co-hosted by Caleb Keith.

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The Hidden God in Other Traditions by Outlaw God
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Election and the Law: Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the ways people try and use God’s law to secure and confirm election. This conversation leads toward the distinction between the commands and the promises of God. Show Notes by Outlaw God
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God in Hiding: Steve Paulson introduces the doctrine of the hidden God. The conversation is followed by exploring Luther's dangerous idea of not just God hidden but God hiding. Show Notes by Outlaw God
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Luther and Moses: Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue reading the book of Exodus. This time, Dr. Paulson draws our attention to Luther’s commentary on these verses. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Outlaw God Trailer: Subscribe to the 1517 Podcast Network’s newest show, featuring Steven Paulson. The Outlaw God podcast is about how God reveals himself through the proclamation of Christ crucified. The show begins June 9th. by Outlaw God
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Holiness and Glory: We continue to move into Isaiah and define the terms of holiness and glory. The conversation leads toward questions about how we access God. ‘Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Unsaying and Analogy by Outlaw God
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Israel Has A Preacher: Dr. Paulson talks about how the distinction between Israel and Babylon is the Word of God delivered by a preacher. God’s presence is not indicated by success, morality, or pious suffering but by the proclamation of His Word. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Going to Law with God: Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by John Hoyum to discuss Isaiah's Amen gloss. Paulson talks about the problems with "going to law with God" and how God tears down our idols. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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The Move to Absolution by Outlaw God
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The Second Commandment: Dr. Paulson talks about the second commandment and Moses’ call to Egypt. This leads to talking about the fear of God. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Luther and Eck: Dr. Paulson talks about the significance o the Leipzig Debate and the arguments of John Eck. Eck was a formidable scholastic opponent as challenges arose against Luther's evangelical shift. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Secularity: On this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the critique that Luther unleashed a slide into meaninglessness on society. Can the origins of secular decline really be pinned on Luther? Is theology at its best when shaping ethical behaviors via influence of... by Outlaw God
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Christmas and the Incarnation: As part of two Christmas episodes, Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of the incarnation. Paulson then looks at the angels in Luke chapter 2 to understand how the incarnation is to be proclaimed. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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From What to Where: Dr. Paulson talks about the phrase “faith seeking understanding.” The show then focuses on the switch from the analogies of what God is, to where He is found. Show Notes by Outlaw God
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Defining and Proclaiming by Outlaw God
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Groundwork for Evangelical Lutheran Theology: Steven Paulson introduces the necessary theological topics for investigating Lutheran theology and its evangelical aim. These topics layout the groundwork for how and why the question of the Outlaw God matters. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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How God Overcomes the Offense: Caleb and Dr. Paulson continue to read Isaiah chapter forty-five. This time, they hone in on the offense of the Gospel and how God overcomes this offense to deliver His promise. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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The Attack Against Moses: Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about God’s assassination attempt against Moses. Dr. Paulson differentiates between the legal method of reading scripture and reading Scripture with the law and the gospel in mind. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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God and His Attributes: Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about the attributes of God. This episode is about nailing down who God is and more specifically what He says about Himself. Show Notes by Outlaw God
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Introducing Isaiah by Outlaw God
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A God Who Hides Himself: Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about Isaiah 45:15. ”Truly, you are a God who hides himself, I God of Israel, the Savior.” Dr. Paulson talks about how Luther finds the Gospel in this verse. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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Visible and Invisible by Outlaw God
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The Doors of the Bondage of the Will: Dr. Paulson closes out chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God. As chapter five comes to a close, Paulson reads a portion of Luther's introduction to the Bondage of the Will. Including Luther's harsh comments against Erasmus and his praise of Philip... by Outlaw God
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God in History: On this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about how God acts and breaks into history. By his incarnation Christ fulfills history bringing to an end the option for salvation by human progress. show notes: by Outlaw God
42 min listen
From Heaven Above To Earth I Come: Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come. He highlights Luther's emphasis on proclaiming the incarnation and the good news that the savior has come to you. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
47 min listen
Scholastic: Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
40 min listen
Diatribe and Assertion: Dr. Paulson describes Luther's confidence when writing to Erasmus. This confidence manifested itself in Luther's ability to make firm assertions about the Gospel. by Outlaw God
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Romans 6:18: Dr. Paulson ties up his outline of Aquinas on free will with a discussion of Romans 6:18. Paulson highlights the distinct differences between Luther and Aquinas on the interpretation and use of this text. by Outlaw God
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Spei Salvi (Saved in Hope): Dr. Paulson discusses contemporary rejections of Martin Luther. After discussing Cardinal Ratzinger’s Spei Salvi, the conversation turns to the translation of Scripture. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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