Uncertainty and Freedom

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Uncertainty and Freedom

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Feb 22, 2021

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Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue their conversation about free will and Thomas Aquinas. Dr. Paulson highlights Aquinas’ assertion that the cost of freedom is uncertainty. Notes Support the Show Outlaw God Volume 3 out Now

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Feb 22, 2021

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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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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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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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Visible and Invisible by Outlaw God
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Defining and Proclaiming by Outlaw God
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The Hidden God in Other Traditions by Outlaw God
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Dealing with the Accusation of the Law: What is the solution to the accusation of the Law? On this episode, Dr. Paulson lays out Anselm's case for a proper use of the intellect in overcoming the accusing function of the Law. He then discusses how Luther and the evangelicals assert that the... 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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Unsaying and Analogy 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's Thunderbolt by Outlaw God
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Erasmus: Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about Desiderius Erasmus. Erasmus made a great contribution to the reformation with his Greek New Testament and adherence to Northern Humanism. He also ended up being one of Luther’s greatest opponents by cutting to the... 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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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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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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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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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
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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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Uncertainty and Freedom: Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue their conversation about free will and Thomas Aquinas. Dr. Paulson highlights Aquinas’ assertion that the cost of freedom is uncertainty. Notes 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
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Why?: Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by John Hoyum to talk about asking God, Why? Why do bad things happen to good people? Paulson explains how typical answers to this question is to, “go to law with God.” Show Notes: by Outlaw God
36 min listen
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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The Move to Absolution 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 Limits of Freedom: In this episode, Paulson discusses the differences between humanist and scholastic dialoge on the limits of freedom. He also outlines how beginning with freedom requires the limitation of freedom and how beginning with the restriction of bondage to... 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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The Amen Gloss: On this episode, Dr. Paulson expands on what Luther called Isaiah’s amen gloss. The leads to further explore God’s calling of the preacher. Show Notes: by Outlaw God
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No More Sleeping God: Dr. Paulson introduces chapter six of Outlaw God Volume One. Here Paulson uncovers an important assertion from Luther, and we do not want God to be God. We want God and his action to be contingent based on our free will. by Outlaw God
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Anselm and Freedom: Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with Anselm's propositions on free will. The show ends with a conversation about Christian freedom and service to neighbor. by Outlaw God
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