In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 3 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Matthew 3:1-10.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 3 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 23:23-32.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin continue their examination of Article 3 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 3 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 2 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Romans 5:18-21.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Psalm 19:7-11.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue a series examining Article 2 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles, which deals with the topic of the Law. We can wrongly use the law as a “comparative tool” to compare our lives with others. Jason also...

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 2 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles, which deals with the topic of the Law. We discuss the “functions of the Law” and Jason reveals his list of “purposes of the Law.”

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 5:6-8.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Exodus 33:1-3.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 1 of Part 3 of the Smalcald Articles.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 4 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Eph. 1:15-23.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 4 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article Three of Part Two of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on .

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article Three of Part Two of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 29:4-7.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article Three of Part Two of the Smalcald Articles.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 3 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their conversation with Pastor Brian Ricke as they reflect on 300 episodes and the use of the Lutherans confessions in ministry.

On today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason welcome back Brian Ricke to discuss the history of the podcast, catch up with Brian, and discuss ministry in general.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 2 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2, Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Amos 5:18-24.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 2 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 1 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Leviticus 16:29-34

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Smalcald Articles Part 2, Article 1.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series, examining Article 1 of Part 2 of the Smalcald Articles

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Part 1, Article 4 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Luke 1:67-80.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible Study of the “servant songs” in Isaiah 42, 49, 50.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin their final examination of the first part of the Smalcald Articles (Article 4), regarding the human nature of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 3 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Philippians 2:5-11.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 3 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on 2 Samuel 7:12-16.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 3 in Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 3 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles.

Adam, Brett, and Jason take a break from their regularly scheduled programming to record a two-part, live Q & A session at the Free Lutheran Bible College & Seminary in Plymouth, MN.

In this episode Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on John 15:26-16:1.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Isaiah 11:1-5.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles.

In today’s episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article II of Part I of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on John 1:1-5.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 1 of Part 1 of the Smalcald Articles by doing a Bible study on Job 38.

In this article, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin studying the material of the Smalcald Articles by looking at Article I of Part I.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series by providing a historical sketch of what was happening that led to the production of the Smalcald Articles.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 28 (and of the entire Augsburg Confession & Apology) by doing a Bible study on John 18:33-38.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 28 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Daniel 3:8-18.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 28 of the Augsburg Confession and its Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 28 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 27 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Col. 2:16-19.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 27 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Numbers 6:1-8.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 27 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 27 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 26 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Timothy 4:1-5.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 26 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Sam. 21:1-6.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 26 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 26 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 25 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Romans 7.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 25 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Daniel 9.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 25 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 25 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Acts 8:9-24.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 7:1-7.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 24 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. In this article, the differences between the Roman Catholic and Lutheran observance of Holy Communion are highlighted.

In today’s episode, Adam and Jason continue their interview with Pastor Micah Hjermstad, president-elect of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. Micah discusses the state of the AFLC, bringing the Gospel in the context of a changing world, and what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure in this office.

In today’s episode, Adam and Jason interview Pastor Micah Hjermstad, president-elect of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. They talk about the dynamic of leaving a parish for an administrative role and looking forward to being a member of a congregation.

In this episode, Brett & Jason continue their interview with author and speaker Gretchen Ronnevik. Today, they discuss the topic of ministry to women.

In this episode, Brett and Jason interview author Gretchen Ronnevik on her book, Ragged. You can purchase Ragged by clicking this link.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 7:1-9.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Genesis 1:26-31. As the topic of this article involves discussion about sexual immorality and marital intimacy, it may be wise to preview this episode if you normally listen with your children.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. As the topic of this article involves sexual immorality and marital intimacy, it may be wise to preview this episode if you normally listen with your children.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 23 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. As the topic of this article involves sexual immorality and marital intimacy, it may be wise to preview this episode if you normally listen with your children.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 22 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 11:17-29.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 22 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Samuel 2:27-36. This passage, cited by the Roman Confutation in defense of offering only one kind to the laity in Holy Communion, affords us an opportunity to talk about principles of biblical interpretation.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 22 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 22 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology, on “both kinds” in the Sacrament of the Altar.

In this episode, Adam and Jason conclude their interview with Dr. James Molstre, Dean of the Free Lutheran Seminary. Today, they talked about the nature of the call to seminary as well as education during the time of COVID.

With Brett unavailable to record, Adam & Jason sit down with Dr. James Molstre, Dean of the Free Lutheran Seminary, to discuss seminary education.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 21 of the Augsburg Confession by doing a Bible study on Hebrews 12:1-4. The theology of the Church is anchored in a mutual Christianity, shared throughout the ages, centered on Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 21 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 2 Kings 18:1-6. When we look to something that isn’t the Lord Jesus Christ to do the things that Jesus does, we always end up in idolatry and in trouble.

In this episode, Adam, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 21 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series looking at Article 21 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Article 21 reminds us that if we add anything to the completed work of Christ, then we don’t need Christ.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 20 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Galatians 5:1-6.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 20 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Isaiah 64:1-9.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 20 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. In our vocations, we serve God as he uses our good works to serve and love our neighbors.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 20 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. A study of this article will likely reveal where someone has gone off base on the doctrine of justification.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 19 of the Augsburg Confession & Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 John 2:15-17.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 19 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 2 Samuel 11:1-13. The biblical account of David and Bathsheba illustrates not only David’s failure to love several neighbors in his various vocations, but also the pattern of sin leading to more sin, which Paul describes in the second half of Romans 1.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 19 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Correctly identifying and labeling sin allows us to accurately proclaim and receive the Gospel.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 19 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. The most important truth communicated by this article is that God is never the cause of sin.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Hebrews 11:1-7. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. But in faith, God sees Jesus and his righteousness instead of you and your unrighteousness.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 17:1-10. The answer to human idolatry, which is condemned in the First Commandment, is that we should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. The outcome of our faith in God is that we are nourished and sustained from an external source, not from our hearts.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Two Kinds of Righteousness is an excellent framework for understanding what Lutherans confess about the will of man.

Happy New Year from the Being Lutheran Podcast! In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 18 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Because of the nature of sin, we are only pleasing to God in and because of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 17 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Revelation 20:1-10. While there may be disagreements, any interpretation of Revelation 20 must have the same interpretation as the rest of Scripture: Jesus has won the victory and is returning to bring us with him into eternity.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 17 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Daniel 9. When studying Daniel 9, it is necessary for us not to disconnect Daniel 9:1-19 from Daniel 9:20-27.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their discussion of Article 17 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. The Christian’s call to be watchful is not a geopolitical call. It is a call to repent and believe the Gospel as we live in society.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 17 of the Augsburg Confession and its Apology. The entire point of eschatology and Christ’s return for judgment is to bring comfort to the Church, not to create alarm, panic, and confusion.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 16 of the Augsburg Confession & Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Peter 2:13-17. We are reminded that the purpose of knowing the truth is to advance Christ’s kingdom, not to win an argument over our idealogical foes.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 16 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Sam. 8:1-9.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 16 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Today, they discuss the intersection of the doctrines of vocation, the two realms, and two kinds of righteousness as they pertain to society.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series examining Article 16 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. The Church’s relationship with the State is a hot button issue today, but it was no less important 500 years ago.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason complete their examination of Article 15 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 14:26-40. God has created our entire world with order, and this order extends to the Divine Service.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 15 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Leviticus 10:1-7. The Bible does not allow us to play it fast and loose with the presence of God or with his Word.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 15 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. In interacting with other Christian traditions, clarity in terminology is incredibly helpful.

In this episode, Adam (now a permanent co-host of the podcast!), Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 15 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology, on Church Ceremonies.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 14 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Acts 5:27-32.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 14 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 1:4-10. What we see with Jeremiah and every servant of Christ throughout history is that God calls his servants through his Word.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article XIV of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Has the Generic American Church of today replaced the Gospel with a sales pitch?

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a new series studying Article 14 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology on “Order in the Church”. For as short as Article 14 is, it covers a wide range of important topics for the Church and her people.

In today’s episode, Brett and Jason join with the guys from the God’s Word During Exile podcast to study Revelation 14 with them. You can connect with God’s Word During Exile at their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Godswordduringexile/

In this episode, Brett, Jason, and Nathan conclude their examination on Article 13 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

In this episode, Brett, Jason, and Nathan continue their examination of Article 13 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Daniel 6:1-10. Daniel 6’s connection to the use of the Sacraments might not immediately seem obvious, but there is a rich truth here that involves Daniel taking God at His Word and receiving comfort from His promises.

In this episode, Brett, Jason, and Nathan continue their examination of Article XIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. The Sacraments are the intersection of objective justification and subjective justification. In them, the objective justification won for us by Christ on the cross is directly and personally applied to us as individuals.

In this episode, Brett, Jason, and Dr. Nathan Olson begin a four-part series on Article XIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology, looking at the use of the Sacraments.

In this episode, Jason continues his interview with FLAME by doing a track-by-track review of the EP “Christ for You”.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason conclude their study of Article 12 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Rom. 5:1-11.

In this episode, Jason has the opportunity to interview rapper and artist FLAME about his EP “Daybreak”, which was released in response to the social unrest in America after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Jason and FLAME go track by track through the EP and discuss how things have changed, and how they have remained the same, over the last year.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article 12 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on the lives and repentance (or lack thereof) of Kings Saul & David. There are so many inconsistencies we expose about ourselves and our understanding of sin when we aren’t consistent with the Word of God and what it says.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason continue their examination of Article XII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Repentance is defined as contrition and faith. Contrition is terrors of conscience over sin, and faith is what causes us to confess our sins before God, whom we believe will meet us with grace, mercy, and forgiveness.

In this episode, Adam, Brett, and Jason begin a series studying Article XII of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology. Article XII is all about repentance, and the first thing we learn about repentance is that it consists of two parts: contrition and faith.

In this episode, Jason concludes his interview with Dr. Jordan Cooper by discussing Scholastic theology and the role of doctrine in the everyday life of a Christian.

In this episode, Jason interviews Dr. Jordan Cooper about the differences between Reformed/Calvinist theology and Lutheran theology, especially focusing on the distinction between “covenant” theology and the Lutheran doctrine of Law & Gospel.

In this episode, Jason concludes his interview with Pastor Adam Osier, dean of the Free Lutheran Bible College.

Pastor Adam Osier joins Jason in the temporary summer studios of the Being Lutheran Podcast to discuss catechesis, the Lutheran confessions, and Christian education in the parish and in a formal setting

No new episode today, but a brief communication with our faithful listeners announcing some potential hiccups in upcoming episode release dates.

In this episode, Brett and Jason conclude their examination of Article XI of the Augsburg Confession and its Apology by doing a Bible study on John 20. Jesus’ absolution of his disciples reminds us of the reality that God doesn’t hold grudges.

In this episode, Brett and Jason continue their examination of Article XI of the Augsburg Confession and confession and absolution by doing a Bible study on Psalm 19:12-14.

In this episode, Brett and Jason continue their examination of Article XI of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Today they discuss and answer the question, “How can an individual forgive sins?”

In this episode, Brett and Jason begin a new series on Article XI of the Augsburg Confession and Apology, studying the doctrine of confession and absolution.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason take questions from listeners, as well as make a big announcement about the podcast.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article X of the Augsburg Confession and Apology and the doctrine of Holy Communion by doing a Bible study on Revelation 19:6-10.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of Holy Communion from Article X of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Psalm 34:1-10. The Psalms take doctrine and scripturally turn it into an art form.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of Holy Communion by looking at Article X of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a four-part series examining the doctrine of Holy Communion from Article X of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Baptism in Article IX of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Col. 2:8-14.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article IX of the Augsburg Confession and Apology and what it says about Baptism by doing a Bible study on Ezekiel 36:25-27.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Sacrament of Baptism from Article IX of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new series on Article IX of the Augsburg Confession and Apology, studying the Sacrament of Baptism.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their eight-part examination of Article 8 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Eph. 4:4-16.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of the Church from the 8th Article of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 12:4-14. Today, they look at the concept of spiritual gift and how they work in the body of Christ.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their survey of passages in the New Testament about the Church and how they relate to Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Today, they do a Bible study on John 10:1-11.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their extended examination of Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology (What the Church Is) by doing a Bible study on the Parable of the Weeds. Also, we apologize for the technical difficulties at the end of this episode, as Jason’s mic cut out for the last three minutes of the show. UPDATE: A new file has been uploaded that should resolve the previous microphone issues.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. For every mark of the Church, there is an equal and opposite corruption of the Church.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their extended look at Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their extended examination Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new, extended series on Article VIII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology, “What the Church Is”.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article VII of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology by doing a Bible study on Acts 2:42-47.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article VII of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Psalm 149.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 7 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new four-episode series on Article VII of the Augsburg Confession.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 6 of the Augsburg Confession by doing a Bible study on James 2:14-26.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article VI of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Micah 6:8.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 6 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

Brett, Brian, and Jason are back together again and back to our regularly scheduled program with a new series on Article 6 of the Augsburg Confession and its Apology.

In this episode, Brett and Brian conclude their conversation about vocation and biblical counseling. Today, they talk about the role that pastors have in stepping out of the way and recommending a professional counselor.

In this episode, Brett and Brian continue their discussion of Biblical counseling and how it relates to the doctrine of vocation.

In this episode, Brett and Brian discuss vocation and biblical counseling while Jason is away writing for the final project of his Doctor of Ministry degree.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 5 of the Augsburg Confession by doing a Bible study on 1 Corinthians 15:1-11.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 5 of the Augsburg Confession by doing a Bible Study on 1 Kings 19:9-18.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 5 of the Augsburg Confession. In the end, the question Article 5 is seeking to answer is, “Where does faith come from?” Salvation is accomplished in a different way than it is delivered. This is where the means of grace come in.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin an episode on Article 5 of the Augsburg Confession, on the Ministry.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Romans 3:21-26.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession & Apology by doing a Bible study on Luke 5:17-26.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Habakkuk 2:2-5. Habakkuk 2:4 is one of the main verses in Scripture responsible for the Reformation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their interview with Dr. Wade Mobley by talking about the role of science, apologetics, and epistemology.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Gen. 15:1-6.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. The doctrine of justification teaches us that your sins need to be dealt with. Either you are punished for your sins, or Christ is punished for your sins. Either you obey God’s Law perfectly, or Christ obeys God’s Law perfectly in your place.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their interview with Dr. Wade Mobley.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession & Apology on justification.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology.

In this episode, part one of three, Brett, Brian, and Jason interview Dr. Wade Mobley, president of the Free Lutheran Bible College & Seminary.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin an extended series looking at Article 4 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology. Luther reminds us repeatedly that justification is the article the Church stands or falls on.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their discussion of Article 3 of the Augsburg Confession and Apology by doing a Bible study on Colossians 1:15-22.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of Article 3 of the Augsburg Confession (and Apology) by doing a Bible study on Isaiah 9:6-7.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of Article 3 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Today, they focus on Christ’s human nature.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their interview with Dr. Gene Edward Veith by talking about his new book, “Post-Christian”, which can be purchased on Amazon here.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new study on Article 3 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue to discuss the doctrine of vocation with Dr. Gene Edward Veith, author of “God at Work”, “Family Vocation”, and many other excellent books.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article 2 of the Augsburg Confession and its Apology by doing a Bible study on Ephesians 2:1-10.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason interview Dr. Gene Edward Veith about his journey into Lutheranism and his exploration of the doctrine of vocation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of original sin from Article 2 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology. Today, they do a Bible study on Psalm 51.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Article 2 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Adam’s sin in the Garden of Eden brought a triple death on all humanity.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of Article 2 of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. In Article 2, Lutherans confess the biblical understanding of original sin, including the theological truth of concupiscence – the desire to sin is sin itself.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Article II of the Augsburg Confession & Apology by studying the doctrine of the Trinity in John 1.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the first article of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Today they study the doctrine of the Holy Trinity by doing a Bible Study on Genesis 1:1-2.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Trinity from the first article of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their study of the Augsburg Confession and the Apology of the Augsburg Confession by examining Article 1: God.

Brett, Brian, and Jason sat down for an interview with music artist Flame about his life and journey from Calvinism to Lutheran Theology. This is part two of that interview. Part one can be found here. Check out Flame’s new EP wherever you listen to music or purchase it here on Amazon.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their interview and discussion on the Augsburg Confession with Dr. James Molstre, Dean of the Free Lutheran Seminary.

Brett, Brian, and Jason sat down for an interview with music artist Flame about his life and journey from Calvinism to Lutheran Theology. This is part one of that interview. Check out Flame’s new EP wherever you listen to music or purchase it here on Amazon.

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their interview with Dr. James Molstre from the Free Lutheran Seminary as the discuss the significance of the Augsburg Confession. Today they discuss the value of the Augsburg Confession for the congregation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their introduction to the Augsburg Confession by interviewing Dr. James Molstre, Dean of the Free Lutheran Seminary.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a brand new unit on the Augsburg Confession and the Apology to the Augsburg Confession.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their Q&A sessions after wrapping up the series on the doctrine of vocation. Today they answer questions about the nature of Lutheran distinctives and confessional subscription.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue to answer listener questions after concluding the series on vocation. Today, they discuss the doctrine of the Two Kingdoms, which is a redux of episode #148, but in a more detailed and direct way.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason answer questions from the listeners. Today’s questions touch on the nature of faith in baptism and the office of deaconess.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of vocation in society by doing a Bible study on Romans 13. Part of loving our neighbor in society is simply loving the neighbors God has put in our lives, and this includes our elected officials and fellow citizens.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of vocation in society by doing a Bible study on Exodus 31:1-11. Wisdom isn’t just applied knowledge or giving good advice. Wisdom is using the gifts, talents, and abilities God has given them for the love of your neighbor.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the doctrine of vocation and our roles in society. Vocation more often than not looks like the dirt under our fingernails rather than the polished, ivory tower theology Christians are often accused of.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the doctrine of vocation, this time looking at the third estate: society. The best way to spend time thinking about vocation in society is simply to start thinking about vocation in society. It is a broad topic that can often be paralyzing and intimidating. Vocation in society starts with loving the neighbor God has given you.

In this episode, we have part 3 of a live Q&A recording session at the 2019 FFLC Reformation Conference.

In this episode, we have part 2 of a live Q&A recording session at the 2019 FFLC Reformation Conference.

In this episode, we have part 1 of a live Q&A recording session at the 2019 FFLC Reformation Conference.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of vocation in the church by doing a Bible study on Rom. 12:3-8. It is important for the Christian to remember that spiritual gifts are given to the body of Christ for the edification of the body of Christ.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of vocation in the church by doing a Bible study on Ezekiel 33:1-11. Pastors are called to say what God’s Word says, and quite often that can be a difficult job. Pastors, as watchmen, are truth-tellers.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue to discuss vocation in the Church. Today, they focus on how individual members of congregations relate to and love each other.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new series by looking at the doctrine of vocation in the Church. Pastors love their congregations by preaching the Word, administering the Sacraments, and shepherding the sheep. Congregations love their pastors by praying for them, taking to heart the Word that they preach, and supporting them financially.

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of vocation in the family by doing a Bible study on Ephesians 5:22-6:4. They talk about submission in marriage and the vocational relationship between parents and children.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of vocation in the estate of the Family by doing a Bible Study on Genesis 2:18-25. In marriage, your spouse is your primary neighbor. Adam’s particular vocational responsibility to Eve was to communicate God’s will and God’s Word to Eve, and he failed at that.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the doctrine of vocation as it pertains to the family. The Church needs to do a better job at preparing people for loving their spouses in marriage, not only emotionally, but also physically.

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the doctrine of vocation. Today starts a new mini-series looking at vocation in the three estates. The next handful of episodes will study vocation in the family.

Brett preached a sermon on the topic vocation from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 over Labor Day weekend and also managed to use the word serendipitously.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their biblical examination of the doctrine of vocation by doing a Bible Study on 1 Cor. 7:17-20. The Three Estates describe to us where we can find our neighbors, whom we then serve through the prescriptions of the Ten Commandments. Vocation also tells us where we suffer and how we suffer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue to examine their favorite topic – VOCATION! Today, they do a Bible study on the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments provide us with boundaries on how we love our neighbor and answer the question, “How do I love my neighbor?”

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the relationship between evangelism and vocation and also misconceptions about vocation.

Vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, vocation, VOCATION!!!

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of confession and absolution by doing a Bible study on John 20:19-23. They answer the questions, “What does it mean for a Christian to forgive the sins of another?” and “What does it mean to withhold the sins of another?”

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of confession & absolution by doing a Bible study on Psalm 32.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of confession and absolution from Martin Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. When the Gospel is preached, it is an absolution. This is why we preach the content of the Gospel instead of merely preaching about the Gospel.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a discussion on confession and absolution from Martin Luther’s Small & Large Catechisms. Plus, an announcement about a special event coming up in November.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason are joined by Pastor Brady Finnern for one last episode. Today, they discuss some questions on the Lord’s Supper that were posed to them by listeners.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion with Pastor Brady Finnern on the similarities and differences in the teaching and practice of Holy Communion in the AFLC and LCMS. Today, Brady turns the tables on the three hosts by asking them questions about the AFLC.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on Holy Communion with Pastor Brady Finnern. They talk about topics ranging from preaching on Holy Communion to closed Communion.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason are joined by Pastor Brady Finnern for the first of a series on the similarities and differences between the AFLC and the LC-MS on Holy Communion.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue the series on Holy Communion by looking at John 6:1-15. The feeding of the 5,000, just like the Lord’s Supper, is a miraculous feeding, done by God, with an abundance available to all. This passage, above all, teaches us about the supernatural abundance of God’s inexhaustible grace.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their walk through the OT looking for allusions to Holy Communion, this time examining Psalm 23. In Holy Communion, Christ has prepared a table for us in the presence of our enemies, and he has invited us to dine with him. The picture of God’s people as sheep is not necessarily a flattering picture, but it does magnify God’s grace and mercy and care for us.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason look at the Biblical account of David and Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 9 and discuss the illusions this interaction has with Holy Communion. Mephibosheth comes to David’s table by the invitation of the king, and his inheritance is restored by the king.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin an examination of Holy Communion allusions in the Old Testament. Today, they look at Exodus 12 and compare and contrast the Passover with the Lord’s Supper. Passover does not have a one-to-one correlation with the Lord’s Supper, however there are many similarities and connections.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Holy Communion in Martin Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. Today, they take up the question, “Who receives Holy Communion?” The most basic answer to that question is a repentant believer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Holy Communion in Martin Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. Today, they take up the question, “What are the benefits from Holy Communion?” This question really re-phrases the question, “Why does the Church practice Holy Communion at all?” In thinking about the answers to these questions, it is important to remember that Christ does nothing flippantly – he doesn’t waste words.

On today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Sacrament of Holy Communion from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. Today, they address the first of Luther’s three questions from the LC: “What is Holy Communion?”

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin a new series on the Sacrament of the Altar with a broad introduction. Because of the layout of the Large Catechism, we are moving from Baptism to Holy Communion and will take up the subject of Confession and Absolution afterwards.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of Baptism in the New Testament by studying passages in Galatians and 1 Peter. Galatians 3:27 connects us to the biblical motif of clothing from Genesis 3 and the Garden of Eden. 1 Peter 3:21 teaches us that Baptism is our appeal to God for a clean conscience because it is our connection to Christ’s death and resurrection in our place.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of Baptism in the New Testament by doing a Bible study on Romans 6:3-4. The Lutheran confession of Baptism is that Baptism is God’s work and not man’s work. Baptism is our connection to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism applies to us the glorious truth that Jesus’ death and resurrection are for me.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the New Testament passages about baptism, focusing today on Peter’s Pentecost sermon and the response of the crowds from Acts 2:36-39. Pentecost is the definitive Christian experience, but not in the way you might expect or have been taught.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason switch their focus to the New Testament as they continue their examination of the Sacrament of Baptism. There is something that is appealing and refreshing about talking about your beliefs as opposed to what you don’t believe in. In the Great Commission, we see the role of Baptism in making disciples, especially in the context of the still-doubting disciples (Matt. 28:17).

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of OT allusions to baptism by looking at Ezekiel 36:25-27. These verses have several connections to Acts 2:38-39. By seeing these connections, it helps us to appreciate that all of Scripture has one, unified message. This passage also highlights Divine Monergism. We always want to make our relationship with God about us and what we are doing for him, but in reality it’s about what God has done and continues to do for us.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue to look at how baptism is taught in the Old Testament. Today, they take up the story of Naaman and how his washing in the Jordan River cleansed him from leprosy. Leprosy makes for a consistent metaphor in Scripture due to the nature of the disease, which renders one unable to feel pain or detect how injured or ill they really are. Like Naaman, Baptism is a simple thing God has called us to do that delivers his gifts and promises.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their study of Old Testament passages that teach us about and point us to baptism. According to 1 Corinthians, we are baptized into Christ just as the Israelites were baptized into Moses. Christ is the new and greater Moses who leads us out of bondage to sin into the Promised Land. The crossing of the Red Sea is also an explicit connection to baptism in such a way that we can use it as an apologetic for infant baptism.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason shift their focus to the Old Testament as they continue to discuss the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. The nature of baptism is that it is an event. God has done it. It has happened. This is the first parallel and connection baptism has to the flood. The water is the means by which God delivers his salvation through the power and promise of his Word.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason complete their topical examination of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. In the Lutheran mind, infant baptism is both the logical and biblical conclusion one arrives at because of the reality of original sin and the truth of Divine Monergism. Either infants are sinners that need to be saved or they are not. There is no middle ground. But beyond the importance for infants, Baptism has daily value for the believer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. How do you recognize the Reformation confession of Sola Fide and the Lutheran confession that Baptism saves? The first step in answering that question is defining the term “faith” itself. Faith always needs an object.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Sacrament of Baptism. At the beginning of the episode, they take up the question, “Why do we baptize?” It is in God’s nature to have mercy and it is in God’s nature to save.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on baptism by moving from the content in the Small Catechism and looking at some other issues that are addressed in the Large Catechism and elsewhere. One of the primary differences between Lutherans and other Protestants on the Sacraments is that the Sacraments are a primary matter of faith, whereas certain other Protestant denominations would view them as a secondary matter of faith. The Sacraments in the Lutheran tradition are a means of grace that are founded on the efficacy of God’s Word.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their discussion on the Sacrament of Baptism from Luther’s Small Catechism. Along with the salvific value of Baptism, there is also a ceremonial and symbolic value to Baptism. Baptism is our entrance into the Christian Church and signifies the drowning of our old nature and rising of our new nature in Christ. These are not the primary focuses of baptism, but are valuable to talk about nonetheless.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Sacrament of Holy Baptism from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. We recognize that the power and effectiveness of baptism is not in the water, but in the Word of God. Your Baptism is an external event that God has given you and never goes away.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Sacrament of Baptism from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. Salvation was won for us on the cross, but it is delivered through the means of grace. The nature of the Sacraments is that they are external to your experience. This makes the promises delivered in the Sacraments sure and certain and comforting.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Sacrament of Baptism from Martin Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms. God’s Word is the effective element in Baptism. Baptism saves because God’s Word saves. Another effective means for understanding the Lutheran position on Baptism is Divine Monergism. God is the only active party in our salvation, and God is the active party in our baptisms.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason answer listener questions about the nature of prophecy and the Holy Spirit and about changing church membership.  

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their discussion on the Seventh Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on 1 John 3:4-10.  The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil, because the devil works sin.  

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Seventh Petition of the Lord’s prayer by doing a Bible study on Genesis 3:15-24.  When we pray “deliver us from evil” in the Lord’s Prayer, the answer to that prayer is Christ on the cross.  The saints for all time, whether OT, NT, or now, have always been looking to the cross.  Ever since Genesis 3, we have been on a march back to the Garden of Eden.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason complete their examination of the Seventh Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  In society today, we have lost the ability to call a thing evil.  The Seventh Petition shows us what it looks like to be delivered from evil.  With that in mind, this petition ultimately directs us to the Second Coming of Christ.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Seventh Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Martin Luther’s small and large catechisms.  The Seventh Petition serves as a summary of the entire Lord’s Prayer.  In it, we simultaneously pray for deliverance from evil and from the evil one.  As Christians, we would do well to acknowledge that we have an adversary, but also to remember that he is a defeated foe.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on the temptation of Christ from Matthew 4:1-11.  In his temptation, Jesus stands in the place of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, in the place of Israel wandering in the wilderness, and in our place as we each are tempted to sin.  Where Adam and Eve, Israel, and we have failed, Jesus comes through as the faithful Son of God.  And as our substitute, our righteousness looks like the righteousness of Jesus Christ because it is the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible Study on Genesis 39 and the account of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife.  Joseph’s account, from beginning to end, is excellent development of the doctrine of vocation as well as an important example of integrity in the face of temptation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Martin Luther’s small and large catechisms.  As we are tempted, we fail to understand how deep our own depravity goes.  God knows how bad we are in our sin, and if he were to reveal that to us, it would crush us.  At the same time, Christ died for us while we were still sinners.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason began a study on the Sixth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Martin Luther’s small and large catechisms.  In the Lord’s Prayer, we remember that God is already working and he is doing so without our help.  In the Sixth Petition, God is working by not leading us into temptation.  We are immediately reminded that he works for our care and our comfort.  He does not want us to fail.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible Study on the parable of the unforgiving servant from Matt. 18:21-35.  In this parable, we focus on the absurdity of the king wanting to settle accounts with his servants and allow that to teach us that the grace of God in Jesus Christ is not required, but God still freely offers it.  This parable demonstrates to us the depth of our sin that God has forgiven.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible Study on Isaiah 6:1-8.  We should not be clamoring to be in God’s presence unless we are clamoring to be forgiven.  As Isaiah enters into God’s presence, he cries out, “Woe is me!”  When God hides himself in human flesh, he redeems us.  The reason why we are not consumed by God’s holiness now is because of the blood of the Lamb.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Martin Luther’s small and large catechism.  The Church needs to be about the “business” of applying the Gospel and forgiveness.  The nature of the Gospel is to proclaim that God forgives without stopping.  Our failure to forgive others, in turn, reveals a complete misunderstanding of the nature of God’s forgiveness.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Martin Luther’s small and large catechisms.  The Fifth Petition is the heart and soul of the of the Gospel.  Our lives as Christians are built on and surrounded by the promises of the Gospel.  The Gospel should be something that constantly amazes us, because the forgiveness of our sins is something that is totally and wholly undeserved.

On today’s episode, we play the audio from Rev. Steve Mundfrom’s presentation at the 2017 FFLC Reformation Conference.  The theme of the conference was “Justification”, and the title of Pastor Mundfrom’s presentation was “Justification & Theology”.   If you’d like to watch the video of the presentation, please click here: “Justification & Theology“

In this episode, we have the fourth and final part of our radio interview with Dr. Nathan Olson on AM 980 KKMS in the Twin Cities.  In these final two segments we discuss modern misconceptions of Lutheranism, theodicy, and baptism.  As we close this series, we want to give a huge thank you to Dr. Olson, Lee Michaels, and KKMS for giving us the opportunity to be on the show.  Thanks so much!

In this episode, we post the third of four parts of our time live on the air at AM 980 KKMS with Dr. Nathan Olson.  The topics for this segment of the interview are “Christ Alone” and “Soli Deo Gloria”.  The church has one thing that you can’t get anywhere else – the Gospel.  As such, all theology should point to Christ just as all Scripture points to Christ.  Because of the salvation delivered to us in Jesus Christ, God’s will for the Christian is loving our neighbors in our vocation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their interview with Dr. Nathan Olson as he fills in for Lee Michaels on AM 980 KKMS.  They begin the episode by examining “Grace Alone” and what that looks like for sinners who are addicted to the Law.  That discussion transitions to “Faith Alone”, where the four pastors acknowledge that faith isn’t our contribution to our salvation.  We are all dead in sin apart from what God has done for us in Jesus Christ, so we cannot contribute anything positive to salvation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason join Dr. Nathan Olson on the air in Minneapolis as we fill in for the Lee Michaels show on AM 980 KKMS.  We discuss how the podcast started and the appeal of Lutheran theology, as well as examine the meaning of the first “Sola” of the Reformation: Word Alone.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Matthew 6:25-34.  God wants us to know him as good.  He provides everything you need even before you know you need it.  The culmination of this goodness is the absolution that is delivered by the Gospel which provides assurance of salvation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their study of the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Psalm 23.  In the same way a shepherd tends and cares for the sheep, our Father in heaven tends, cares for, and provides daily bread for his creatures, whether they deserve it or not.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  Often times in our lives, God’s sovereignty shows up as daily bread.  God also uses us to provide daily bread for other people as we love and serve God in our vocations.  Praying the Fourth Petition is a call to faith, a call to trust, but also a call to confess our sin of self-sufficiency.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Fourth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  The explanation to the Fourth Petition is so expansive in covering our daily needs that the Christian should realize how much God delights in providing for us.  Luther seems to be eliminating our need for prayer in the first four petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, but in that, we begin to realize that prayer is for our comfort.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their discussion of the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Eph. 6:10-18.  Spiritual Warfare is a misunderstood topic in American Christianity, but it is intimately connected to our prayer life, as we learn in Ephesians.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Micah 6:6-8.  God’s will (most of the time) shows up as the Law.  Certainly, God wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4), but when we talk about what God requires of us, we are working in the realm of God’s Law.  God’s Word is designed to be known and remembered.  The church should be interested in areas of social justice, because God commands justice and because in the Gospel, Christians are free to do justice.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer from Luther’s Large and Small Catechisms.  We live our lives in our vocations and don’t have to try to be people we are not.  God has gifted us for his particular use in his kingdom.  God’s will happens without our help, but he chooses to use us for his good.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their discussion of the Third Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  God’s will, first and foremost, is for us to be saved.  He gives us freedom to make decisions in matters of reason (what to wear, where to work, etc.), but he has taken care of everything we need for salvation because we are dead in our sin.  The freedom we have in day-to-day life is governed by God’s Law.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason answer listener questions and give away free copies of the book “God at Work” by Gene Veith.  Congratulations to our first four winners!

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Matt. 16:13-19.  As we remember that the Kingdom of God comes on its own apart from our help, we remember that the Church does not die – the gates of hell will never prevail against it.  The foundation of the Church as the Kingdom of God is Peter’s confession and the practice of the Church as the Kingdom of God is the Absolution.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Jeremiah 31:31-34.  The Kingdom of God has always been a matter of preaching and applying the Gospel, even in the Old Testament.  The reason we can live our lives in our vocations in the here and now is because eternity has been taken care of for us by God himself.  The Kingdom of God is about God’s action for us to make us his people.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  The American Church is addicted to creating emergencies and then dedicating copious amounts of resources to address those man-made emergencies.  These usually stem from wrong views about what the Kingdom of God is or how the Kingdom of God comes.  “The Kingdom of God comes indeed without our prayer, but we pray it would come among us.”  The gates of hell will not prevail against God’s Kingdom.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their discussion and examination of the Second Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  The Kingdom of God is the preaching and proclamation of the Gospel.  The Second Petition is closely related to the Second and Third Articles of the Apostles’ Creed.  When we pray the Second Petition in the Lord’s Prayer, we are praying that God’s Kingdom would come among us.  This is done when the Word and Sacraments are rightly preached and administered in our congregations.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason complete their examination of the First Petition of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Matthew 28:16-20.  Last week we talked about how God reveals his name to us in Exodus 3.  This week, we talk about why that matters for his people.  Jesus has called his disciples to make disciples, and in that process, he has promised both his power and his presence.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the First Article of the Lord’s Prayer by doing a Bible study on Ex. 3:13-15.  In biblical times, names were often chosen to reflect either a character quality or to describe the circumstances surrounding a person’s birth.  The fundamental character qualities God reveals to us with his name is that he is and he acts.  God’s name was given to us for our benefit in prayer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the First Petition of the Lord’s Prayer.  The First Petition reminds us that good doctrine and godly living go hand in hand.  God’s holiness and his judgment are wrapped up in the Gospel.  God works in his holiness to forgive our sins because he has declared (or “judged”) us to be righteous.  This assurance of salvation, in turn, frees us to live godly lives in service to our neighbor (vocation – surprise!).

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason introduce the content of the Lord’s Prayer from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms and begin their discussion on the First Petition.  Prayer does not need to be spontaneous to be “from the heart”.  The Lord’s Prayer not only teaches us how to pray, but what to pray for.  There is an intimate connection between the First Petition of the Lord’s Prayer and the Second Commandment.  Prayer is a gift to the Church and the Christian because we are comforted that God is still in charge.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible Study on John 16:5-11.  The Holy Spirit works in our lives to convict us of sin, to convict us of righteousness, and to convict us of judgment.  John 16:5-11 reins us in on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit and puts his work in proper perspective.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on Psalm 32.  The major portion of sanctification is repentance for our sins, and the forgiveness of sins is the environment in which the Christian lives.  Our life of good works in loving our neighbors (vocation – surprise, surprise) flows from the assurance of salvation we receive for the forgiveness of sins.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed from the Small and Large Catechism.  The Third Article highlights for us the work of the Holy Spirit in our sanctification.  Everything in the Third Article describes how the Holy Spirit sanctifies us.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their examination of the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  The main teaching of the Third Article directs our attention to the fact that the Gospel isn’t just for conversion.  It sustains and directs the entirety of the believer’s life and is integral for our sanctification as we continually receive forgiveness of sins even as Christians.  

On today’s episode, we play the audio from Rev. Sam Wellumson’s presentation at the 2017 FFLC Reformation Conference.  The theme of the conference was “Justification”, and the title of Pastor Wellumson’s presentation was “Objective & Subjective”. If you’d like to watch the video of the presentation, please click here: “Objective & Subjective Justification“

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason finish their examination of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.  The doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone is the central doctrine of the New Testament and of the entire Bible.  In this passage, we learn that there are really only two ways in which we are permitted to characterize our relationship with God: wrath or reconciliation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their examination of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed by doing a Bible study on Isaiah 53.  This chapter is at the heart of the Old Testament’s proclamation of the Gospel.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their study of the Second Article of the Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Every part of Jesus’ incarnation, birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension is for your redemption.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin their discussion of the Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Key to Luther’s understanding of the Second Article was the word “Lord”.  We don’t make Jesus our Lord, he already is Lord, and for Luther, Jesus being our Lord mainly meant that Jesus is our Redeemer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on James 1:16-18 as we conclude our examination of God’s good gifts in the First Article of the Apostles’ Creed.  God is also with us in suffering. If you are interested in checking out the music of the artists mentioned at the opening of the message, click below. For Katy Dahl, click here. For Ryan Jones, click here.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on the creation account in Genesis 1 & 2 as they continue to consider the Biblical implications of the First Article of the Creed.  Creation is both ordered and good, but ultimately it provides us with comfort because it demonstrates that God can create out of nothing, which is good for us because he creates our faith out of nothing as well.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their examination of the explanation of the First Article of the Creed from Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  Included in the discussion is a reference to C.S. Lewis’ classic description of the creation of Narnia from “The Magicians Nephew”.  Creation serves primarily to proclaim God’s goodness and grace to us and to inform us that he loves us personally and personally cares for us.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the First Article of the Apostles Creed including its function in the specific layout of Luther’s Small Catechism and how it flows from the Ten Commandments.  The proper preaching of the Law should produce a thirst for the Gospel, and the Small Catechism is ordered precisely to provide the Gospel at that moment.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude their three part series on the Gospel in preparation for the next section on the Apostles’ Creed.  Today, the focus is on the Gospel for the Christian life, with special implications for a Christian’s many vocations.  The episode concludes with a discussion on the place of evangelism in the life of a Christian and in the Church.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the Gospel, this time focusing on what the Gospel isn’t.  The Gospel isn’t cheap grace.  The error of Gospel Reductionism turns the Gospel into an “Aw, shucks” Gospel where your sin isn’t forgiven, it just doesn’t matter any more.  This type of antinomianism doesn’t comfort the conscience, but in actually robs a burdened conscience of the assurance of salvation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the nature of the Gospel as we prepare to launch our new section studying the Apostles’ Creed.  The Gospel must be defined because it has been so misdefined, especially in the recent past.  The Gospel is the forgiveness of sins for the sake of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the doctrine of the Trinity as it flows from our confession of the Apostle’s Creed.  The Trinity is one of the most abused doctrines taught in Scripture.  Even though this teaching from Scripture cannot be completely understood, it must be properly confessed.

On today’s episode, we play the audio from Dr. Phil Haugen’s presentation at the 2017 FFLC Reformation Conference.  The theme of the conference was “Justification”, and the title of Dr. Haugen’s presentation was “Justification Defined”. If you’d like to watch the video of the presentation, please click here: “Justification Defined“

In this episode, our fiftieth, Brett, Brian, and Jason answer topics of varying theological significance, such as “What would Martin Luther think about the designated hitter in baseball?”

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss how the Law applies to the life of a believer in Jesus Christ. The Gospel frees us from the curse of the Law, but it doesn’t tell us how to live our lives.  That’s where the Law comes in: as Christians, the Law is constantly revealing to us the holy will of God.  Sanctification, then, isn’t matter of getting better at not sinning, but of repenting when the Law accuses us of sin.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason begin to conclude the discussion on the Ten Commandments by reviewing the judgment aspect of the Law.  A desire to be in the unmediated presence of the almighty God only leads to fear and judgment (Isaiah 6).  The problem with the Law’s judgment is that we are quick to apply it to others but reluctant to apply it to ourselves.  We also recognize that while God hates, judges, condemns, and punishes sin, the ultimate purpose of the Law is to drive us to repentance so that God might have mercy on us in Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Ninth and Tenth Commandments promote by doing a Bible study on Phil. 4:4-13.  The aim of the final two commandments is contentment, and the language of contentment is prayer.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Ninth & Tenth Commandments prohibit by doing a Bible study on both Colossians 3:5-11 and Romans 7:7-12.  In the 9th & 10th Commandments, we see how the Law functions in general, and we see from these two passages that Law & Gospel are not two opposing words of God, but they work together to deliver to us salvation.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion of the 9th & 10th Commandments, highlighting the self-reflective nature of the two final commandments.  The 9th & 10th Commandments are designed to drive us to introspection since coveting is not a crime we can accuse our neighbor of committing against us.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Ninth and Tenth Commandments as explained in Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  They highlight the interconnectedness of all the commandments as well as the interconnectedness of the catechisms as a whole.  From there, they discuss the definition of coveting and how its status as a “victimless crime” drives us to self examination.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Eighth Commandment promotes by doing a Bible study on Hebrews 10:19-25.  The life of the congregation is extremely valuable in providing context to the 8th Commandment.  As we receive assurance of salvation from the application of the Gospel, we are freed to love our neighbor in our vocations and to protect and promote their reputations.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason look at what the Eighth Commandment prohibits by doing a Bible study on James 3:1-12.  As James says, “the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness.”

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Eighth Commandment.  They talk about speaking the truth in love, how being edifying relates to being pro-life, and what it means to put the best possible construction on something.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Eighth Commandment as it is presented by Luther’s small and large catechisms.  The Eighth Commandment is especially important in today’s day and age because it deals with protecting the reputation of your neighbor, something that is increasingly difficult with the propagation of social media.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Seventh Commandment promotes by doing a Bible study on Luke 19:1-10.  In the biblical account of Zaccheus, we see Jesus’ forgiveness and reconciliation of Zaccheus as what leads to his response of generosity, not vice versa.

In today’s episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss what the Seventh Commandment prohibits by doing a Bible study on 1 Kings 21:1-16.  In looking at the vile actions of King Ahab against Naboth, we are reminded of the ugly reality of our own sin and our continued desire to make our personal comfort an idol by replacing God with ourselves.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Seventh Commandment from the Small and Large Catechism.  Even though the Seventh Commandment expressly forbids theft, it also covers things such as laziness and honest business dealing.  To nobody’s surprise, our hosts discuss the impact of the Seventh Commandment on our various vocations.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason catch up in the midst of a busy summer.  Jason has been doing a speaking series on Romans at a Bible Camp, Brett attended the FLY Convention in Estes Park, CO, and Brian talks about the blessings and pains of moving from one church to another.

In this episode, Brian and Jason continue to muddle along without Brett.  Their discussion focuses on the role of doctrine and catechesis in forming people in the faith.  The basics of our faith work in much the way the ABC’s of language work.  We may no longer be singing the “alphabet song”, but we are still using letters each and every day, albeit in a more artful manner.  The same goes for the basics of our faith – we can never graduate from the Gospel, but we can move to a deeper understanding and appreciation of it.

In this episode, Brian and Jason demonstrate Brett’s vital importance to the podcast by recording an episode without him.  They discuss Jason’s recent Doctor of Ministry class at Concordia Seminary – St. Louis on Luther’s doctrine of the Two Kingdoms.  They also examine the vital importance of catechesis to Christian vocation and life in the two kingdoms.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a Bible study on Matthew 4:1-11 as they wrap up their discussion on the Sixth Commandment.  They look at the nature of temptation, and in discussing this passage, they point out that Jesus primarily serves as our substitute instead of merely our example.  In his temptation account, St. Matthew demonstrates how Jesus reverses the failures of Adam in the Garden of Eden.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason examine the prohibitions of the Sixth Commandment through the lens of Scripture.  They look at the sin of David with Bathsheba and how God interacts with David through the prophet Nathan to both convict him of sin and forgive his sin.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss the Sixth Commandment.  The Sixth Commandment, in prohibiting adultery, is also simultaneously promoting both purity and especially the family.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason respond to a comment left by a listener on the website.  Jason apologizes for taking the application of a part of the Law beyond where he should have.  When we hear the Law accusing and pointing out sin, we are tempted in our sinful natures to only focus on where others have sinned against us without doing any self-examination to see how we’ve broken the Law.  But when we are sinned against, especially as victims of crime or abuse, we should absolutely report these to the proper authorities.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason wrap up their discussion on the Fifth Commandment by doing a review of the Law and Vocation.  The lay out the concept of the two kinds of righteousness, and they discuss the freedom we have in Christ to live our lives in love for our neighbor in our vocations.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason discuss how the Fifth Commandment promotes life by doing a Bible study on Luke 10:25-37.  In the parable of the Good Samaritan we learn how to love our neighbor by protecting his life, but we also learn how Jesus Christ has been our Good Samaritan by raising us to life in the midst of our sin and sinfulness, which makes us utterly unable to help ourselves.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason consider the application of the Fifth Commandment by doing a Bible Study on Genesis 4.  By looking at Cain and Abel, they discuss the relationship of works righteousness to karma, and the need for repentance and how the Word of God works to drive us to repentance so that we find mercy and forgiveness.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason look at what Luther’s small and large catechisms say about the Fifth Commandment.  They discuss how sanctification works under the Fifth Commandment (and Second Table of the Law in general), as well as how the Fifth Commandment impacts loving our neighbor in our vocations.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason conclude the series on the Fourth Commandment with a Bible study on Rom. 13:1-7.  They discuss the implications of the Fourth Commandment on civil society and living under our rulers.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason continue their discussion on the Fourth Commandment by doing a Bible study on Ephesians 6:1-9 and looking at the parent/child relationship.  The Fourth Commandment prescribes obedience to parents for children, but also commands that parents be honorable to their children.

In this episode, Brett, Brian, and Jason do a brief Bible study on Numbers 16:1-11 as they examine the nature of the Fourth Commandment in prohibiting anarchy.  During the discussion, they take a closer look at leadership according to the Bible and also talk about the biblical principle of roles in an ordered creation.

In this episode, Brett and Jason continue their discussion on the Fourth Commandment from Luther’s small and large catechisms.  We are (finally) joined by producer Brian Ricke.  Discussion topics include vocation, honor, and parenting.

In this episode, part one of two, Brett and Jason discuss the Fourth Commandment according to Luther’s small and large catechisms.  The Fourth Commandment establishes authority and prohibits anarchy and is crucial to understanding the second table of the Law where God shows us how to love our neighbor.  Included in the discussion is a detailed examination of the doctrine of vocation.

In this episode, Brett and Jason explore the concept of rest in the Third Commandment.  Solid, true, biblical teaching (orthodoxy) is a fulfillment of the Third Commandment because it comforts consciences and provides rest.

In this episode, Brett and Jason do a Bible study on 1 Timothy 1:3-11 and explore the nature of the Third Commandment and how it prohibits heresy.  Heresy is especially dangerous, because it robs us of the comfort and rest provided in the Gospel.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss the nature and spiritual principles of the Third Commandment.  The Third Commandment is more than simply avoiding work on Sunday.  It is about resting in the promises of God’s Word fulfilled for us in Jesus Christ.

Brett & Jason take a break from the Ten Commandments and the catechisms to answer some e-mail questions from listeners about direct revelation from God, the nature of Holy Communion, and Christ’s descent into hell.

In this episode, Brett and Jason examine the nature of prayer as the fulfillment of the Second Commandment by doing a Bible study on 1 Timothy 2:1-8.  Prayer is closely tied to our responsibility as truth-tellers under the Second Commandment because it is the proper use of God’s name.

In this episode, Brett and Jason look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts 5:1-11 through the lens of the Second Commandment.  In this study, they discuss how the Second Commandment prohibits blasphemy.  Christians are to be truth-tellers, pointing out the ugliness and reality of sin and applying the glorious promises of the Gospel.  The Lutheran Confessions push us to Scripture which pushes us to Christ.

In this episode, Brett and Jason take up the Second Commandment according to Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms.  They discuss the difference between the Second Commandment in the Lutheran and Reformed traditions and explore how blasphemy and prayer are related to God’s instructions to us in the Second Commandment.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss the nature of faith in God as opposed to idolatry.  They examine the different ways to talk about faith, and then move to a Bible study on Rom. 4:1-12.

In this episode, Brett and Jason turn to the Scriptures to study the concept of idolatry as prohibited by the first commandment.  In looking at the “Parable of the Rich Fool” from Luke 12:13-21, they discuss covetousness as idolatry, idolatry of possessions as both a wealthy and a poor person, and how idolatry is simply functional atheism.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss the first commandment from the small and large catechisms.  They examine both the nature of faith and the nature of idolatry.  Finally, they answer the question, “What does it mean to trust in God?” You can download the worksheet for the original lesson here.

In this episode, Brett and Jason do an overview of the Ten Commandments from Luther’s small and large catechisms.  They discuss the three functions and purposes of the Law, and examine how each of the commandments simultaneously prohibit certain behavior while promoting the opposite behavior.

Having finished up the unit on the three ecumenical creeds, Brett and Jason turn their attention to Luther’s small and large catechisms.  In this introduction to the catechisms, they discuss the catechetical method of teaching the faith, a brief history of the catechisms, and the content of both the Small and Large Catechism.

In this episode, Brett and Jason conclude the section on the three ecumenical creeds.  They discuss how the creeds form the foundation of the Lutheran confessions, how the doctrine of the Trinity is practical, especially for understanding salvation, and how the creeds work to provide each individual believer with assurance of salvation.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss the Trinitarian theology of the Athanasian Creed.  They examine the historical figure of Athanasius, the Biblical foundations for the doctrine of the Trinity, and the various heresies refuted by the orthodox teaching of the Athanasian Creed.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss how the Nicene Creed addresses the anti-Trinitarian heresy of Arianism.  The Nicene Creed is the first confession produced by the Church after Christianity had been normalized and accepted in the Roman Empire thanks to Constantine.  In it, we have a statement for orthodox theology rather than a statement against heresy.  One key takeaway is that Jesus is not a created being (as Arius would have claimed), but rather all things are created through and by Jesus.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss how the Apostles’ Creed addresses the errors of Gnosticism.  The Apostles’ Creed is the most succinct summary of the faith we have, and each article of the creed uniquely addresses the heresies committed by Gnosticism.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss the composition of the Book of Concord, the origins of the Apostles’ Creed, and how Gnosticism is still rearing its ugly head in the Church today.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss how having a confession and creed provides the Church with boundaries.  They discuss the idolization of the early NT church, how heresy clarifies orthodoxy, and the way in which the epistles in the NT address various false teachings.

In this episode, Brett and Jason discuss how Jesus instituted the Church on the foundation of a confession and then they look at the role of Law & Gospel in the process of disciple making.

In this inaugural episode of the Being Lutheran Podcast, Brett and Jason introduce themselves and give the basis for the existence of the show.