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The Fact of the Resurrection Jun 07, 2023

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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. Paulson uses 1 Corinthians 15 as the grounds for discussing how the realities of our resurrection and salvation depend on the physical death and resurrection of a savior who entered human history for us.

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If Christ Be Not Raised

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Psalm 51 May 31, 2023

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Paulson continues to outline interpretations of Biblical texts that reject the idea of plain sense meaning. In this episode, Paulson looks at Psalm 51 and addresses how David's proclamations and prayers have been moralized. He then presents a reading that does not interject a moral key or decoding.

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Tough Texts

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The Plain Text of Scripture May 23, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Paulson begins to outline what Luther means when he talks about the "plain text" of Scripture. Paulson shows how the plain text meaning works alongside doctrines like Sola Scriptura. He then talks about how Luther confronts Erasmus with the plain text.

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Playing Games With Scripture May 17, 2023

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Dr. Paulson discusses the devastating impact of Scriptural interpretation that tries to get around the difficult and real passages of the text. He and Caleb identify these methods as "games" that dismiss the reality of Scripture and ignore the plain meaning and events of the text. They highlight that this is not just a modern problem but an ancient assault against the Christian faith.

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The Miserable Refuge of Tropes May 09, 2023

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Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture. He describes how this leads to alternate theories of interpretation. In the episode, he deals with the problem of turning Scripture into a series of tropes. He displays how this is yet another means of reducing the content of Scripture to simple moral lessons.

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Hardening the Heart Apr 29, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces what will be a multiple episode section on interpreting Scripture. Paulson opens this chapter by examing the approaches of Luther and Erasmus when it comes to classically tricky sections of Scripture. Paulson begins with the hardening of pharo and the scandal of God hardening the heart. Paulson emphasizes how this demonstration of God's almighty power in hardening is not the last word and that the Gospel still prevails.

God Remains Faithful Apr 17, 2023

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Dr. Paulson continues discussing Sub Contrario. He refutes the idea that the cross of Christ is an internal sacrifice that is to be emulated by believers. The episode concludes with the declaration and promises that God remains faithful to us even though we are conitubnually unfatihful to him.

Under the Opposite Apr 07, 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the term sub contrario or "under its opposite." Paulson confronts how God deals with evil in a way that offends our sense and reason. This leads to the exploration of how God's righteousness is not revealed in the law but in Christ and his death and resurrection.