Jim Nestingen and Steve Paulson join Caleb and Scott to discuss the Smalcald Articles. Jim and steve used to lecture on the Confessions together, and Luther Seminary and are together again to comment on repentance and the gospel. Here we see God use the law as a thunderbolt of destruction and the gospel as a word of peace and life to those destroyed by the law. Support the Show HWSS registration

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Repentance and the Gospel

Caleb and Scott continue to read the Smalcald Articles. This time the articles focus on the abuses of the papacy. Luther then moves into an outline of doctrine, starting with sin and the law. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The Outlaw God Podcast

The Pope and the Law

Caleb and Scott read through the first several articles of the Smalcald Articles. Here we find an affirmation of orthodox trinitarian theology and a biblically backed presentation of justification on account of Christ alone. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts

The Chief Article of the Christian Faith

Caleb and Scott give a historical overview of the Smalcald articles. Many factors were at play; from Luther's personal health issues to looming political threats. Support 1517 1517 Podcasts  HWSS Las Vegas

Introducing The Smalcald Articles

John Hoyum joins Caleb Keith to answer some listener questions. The first question is about using quotes attributed to Luther that are apocryphal. The final question revolves around how the Biblical canon was formed and why the Lutheran Confessions don't list the books of the Bible. Support the Show 1517 Contributors  HWSS Las Vegas

What is the Canon?

Caleb and Scott answer two listener questions. The first question is about addressing or using worldviews as a methodology for engaging culture as a Christian. The second question is about the lack of time spent discussing Philip Melanchthon in Lutheran churches. Support the Show 1517 Podcast Sermon by Bob Hiller Meeting Melanchthon

Nobody Talks About Melanchthon

Caleb and Scott take a break from the Book of Concord to address listener comments and questions. First, they responded to comments about vocation and damnation. Then they close the show with a discussion about mortifying your sin. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts HWSS Las Vegas

Vocation and the Drowning of Baptism

On this episode, Caleb and Scott complete their comments on the Augsburg Confession and the Apology. These final articles are not positive statements from the Reformers, but refutations of abusive practices conducted by the Roman Catholic Church.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts  HWSS LAS VEGAS

Correction to Abuses

Caleb Keith is joined by John Hoyum to discuss articles 20 and 21 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. In these articles the evangelicals make a confession about the nature of good works and condemn the invocation of saints in prayer.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts HWSS LAS VEGAS

What is a Good Work?

Caleb and Scott discuss free will, the fall into sin, and human reason. Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession outlines how human reason differs from free will. How is it that you can make good rational choices while still bound to sin? Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 

Freedom and Reason

Caleb and Scott talk about article 16 of the Augsburg Confession. This article highlights not only obedience to civil authority but the freedom to participate in civil offices and process. Article 16 provides a vocational outline for living in society. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 Music HWSS Las Vegas

Do I Have To Obey Government?

Scott Keith is joined by Jim Nestingen to discuss church traditions and their uses. Should the church retain old traditions? Is there a point where a specific tradition should be removed? Support the Show 1517 Podcasts

Does Tradition Matter?

Scott and Caleb continue to talk about the Augsburg confession and the Apology. This time, they discuss how the church functions with proper rites and ceremonies. Lastly, the Fellows discuss the significance of calling pastors. Support the Show Rate the Show on Apple Podcasts 

The Life of the Church

The Augsburg Confession is clear; the aim or purpose of repentance is the application of Christ to the sinner. In articles 11 and 12 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology, the Lutherans took a stand on the declarative forgiveness of sin.  Support the Show The Christ Key  

Confession is for Absolution

Scott and Caleb continue with articles 7-9 of the Augsburg Confession. In these articles, the Reformers took a definitional stand against a sacramental system of infused grace and instead positioned the Sacramental Biblical as means by which God delivers the forgiveness of sin. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts

How to Obtain Forgivness

The Thinking Fellows is a podcast that explores theology, history, and apologetics. Hosted by Caleb Keith and Drs. Rod Rosenbladt, Scott Keith, and Adam Francisco. Join these thinkers for a great conversation.

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