In this episode, I continue from our previous episode responding to a question about language in the Book of Concord. What new challenges do we face in our society that weren't there when the Book of Concord was written? When we think about salvation, is one "out until one's in"? Is that what the Book of Concord … Continue reading Podcast: On baptism, part 6
Podcast: On baptism, part 5
As the study of baptism continues, this student's question is related to language found in the Book of Concord. What is the Book of Concord? Does a regenerate soul=faith/belief/trust? Can you lose your regenerate soul? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30740338
Podcast: On baptism, part 4
In this episode, we consider Romans 6 and Titus 3 as they both relate to baptism. What does our anthropological view need to be as we read these passages? Why is a three-dimensional worldview essential? We take an in-depth look at these texts, clearly defining the terms we encounter. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30634813
Podcast: On baptism, part 3
As we continue to work through questions on baptism, today's are: Can you lose the regenerate soul as you "mature", or if your heart becomes hard? What is instruction given before adult baptism? As we discuss these, I talk about the Red Pyramid worldview and a Green Arc worldview. Below are visuals that I reference in the episode. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30634703
Podcast: On Baptism, part 2
https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30590443 As we continue to work through questions related to baptism, one student asks how baptism relates to faith/belief/trust? As we work through this, we define the terms faith/belief/trust. We'll talk about different worldviews, including a Red Pyramid World, which you can view a visual of below. What is the problem with thinking in this … Continue reading Podcast: On Baptism, part 2
Video: Real power?
Who has real power? How do you know, and how do they use it? The lessons for Palm Sunday provide a powerful witness to the truth about power--especially God's power to redeem us, that is to say, to give our lives back to us. Here is a link to the Palm Sunday service where I gave a homily … Continue reading Video: Real power?
Podcast: On baptism, part 1
This is the first of several questions regarding baptism. A student wonders when a soul is regenerated, thinking about John the Baptist leaping in the womb. As we work through this question, let's consider what each person consists of (body, soul, and spirit), and how life begins. How integral is the Word of God in … Continue reading Podcast: On baptism, part 1
Video: A cause to rejoice
I have been and remain against long sermons, for lots of good reasons ... but my sermon on the fourth Sunday in Lent was about 25 minutes (and that was after the children's message!). This sermon is long, with good cause and I hope with good effect. The fourth Sunday in Lent is also known … Continue reading Video: A cause to rejoice
Podcast: Questions about evil
This episode's question concerns evil--How does God take evil and use it for good? Does that make it good? In working through this, we define what good, evil, and wickedness all mean. How is it that evil is a necessity in the world? How is wickedness different from evil? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30485623
Podcast: Examples of Sin and Salvation
In this episode, a student asks about how the flood narrative and Israel in Exodus connect with baptism, and demonstrate sin and salvation. In answering, we look at examples throughout the Bible of both the Old Adam, and those who are honest about their dependance on God. Can we also see examples throughout history? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=30430603