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Does Tradition Matter? Aug 04, 2021

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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?

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The Life of the Church Jul 27, 2021

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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.

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Confession is for Absolution Jul 20, 2021

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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.

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How to Obtain Forgiveness Jul 13, 2021

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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.

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How am I Saved? Jul 06, 2021

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Caleb and Scott discuss article four of the Apology to the Augsburg Confession. Justification is the article upon which the church stands or falls, and everything in the Augsburg Confession flow toward or from this doctrine. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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A Race Toward Justification Jun 30, 2021

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Caleb and Scott read and discuss the first three articles of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology. While Rome did not object to the Lutheran presentation of the doctrine of God, they denied the Lutheran confession on original sin. Scott and Caleb talk about original sin and how it relates to the doctrine of justification.

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A Crisis in Christianity Jun 22, 2021

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Scott and Caleb introduce the Augsburg Confession. The Augsburg Confession is one of the most unique documents of the Reformation and stood as a bold confession in a time of crisis. Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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What About Evolution? Jun 15, 2021

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Caleb and Scott take listener questions about creation and apologetics. Does the idea of evolution threaten our understanding of the Bible? How do we frame this issue in terms of doctrine? Sit back, relax, grab a drink, and enjoy the show.

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What Does Baptism Offer? Jun 08, 2021

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Caleb is joined by Bob Hiller and Rod Rosenbladt to close out Luther's Large Catechism. This episode focuses on God's gifts in Baptism and the Lord's Supper. How is God working through these means?

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How to Talk to God Jun 01, 2021

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Caleb is joined by Dr. Rod Rosenbladt and pastor Bob Hiller to talk about the Lord's Prayer. Luther explains that the Lord's Prayer gives Christians the how and why of talking to God. Prayer gives us an opportunity to call upon God to hold fast to his promises and thank Him for all good things.

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