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Banned Books

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Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified. We all struggle with fear of being last, lost, least, littlest, and dead, and so we are here to encourage, challenge, provoke, and maybe even offend you by introducing you to theologians who at one time or another were banned by their church...

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92: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is Nothing" from "The Bondage of The Will" 23.11.2019 51:19

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther C'mon. Free choice? It's a thought we've all had. Gillespie and Riley discuss why free choice is nothing in relation to God and Satan. Why do we insist on participating in our salvation? What's our end game in arguments for choice? How do we play fast and loose with the Bible to get us there? Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show N...

91: Martin Luther, "Universal Sinfulness Nullifies Free Choice" from "The Bondage of The Will" 21.11.2019 47:01

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther But, what about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley discuss original sin and free choice as they continue to read Martin Luther's treatise on "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, free choice, grace, and Paul paint old Adam into a corner. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of the World Show Notes: ...

90: Martin Luther, "The Righteousness of Works and of Faith" from "The Bondage of The Will" 16.11.2019 47:40

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther Oh, wow... that's an intense line of questioning. Gillespie and Riley discuss the vital distinction between the righteousness of works and faith in Martin Luther's "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, it's Abraham, Paul, and the destruction of all our good and virtuous works. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of...

89: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is of the World" from The Bondage of The Will 11.11.2019 47:55

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther Gotta rip the bandaid off now. You'll thank us later. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther's work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, reading the Bible categorically, doing theology categorically, and why rejecting election is rejecting Christ and his gifts. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice i...

88: Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms from "The Bondage of the Will" 08.11.2019 52:18

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther Look: You've Got Two Choices, Well, Maybe One... Or None. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther's work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, the discussion focuses on where there's room for choice [as regards to our salvation] when right and left-hand kingdoms are already ruled by Christ and Satan. Text: Bondage of the Will, Ma...

87: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will, Conclusion, part 2 02.11.2019 51:13

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther What I Choose Is My Choice! Gillespie and Riley continue their reading and discussion of Luther's treatise on the bound will. This episode, what happens when God's election of sinners in Christ Jesus is de-emphasized? Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion Show Notes: "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Free edition of "the Bondag...

86: Martin Luther, The Bondage of The Will 31.10.2019 47:12

Featured text: "The Bondage of the Will" — Martin Luther You Want The Truth? You Can't Handle The Truth! Gillespie and Riley begin their series on "The Bondage of The Will," one of only two books Martin Luther wrote that he claimed were worth preserving. In this episode, we begin at the end. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion Show Notes: "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Free edit...

85: HWSS 2019 Live Show with Chad Bird, "Your God is Too Glorious" 23.10.2019 41:14

Featured text: "Your God is Too Glorious: Finding God in the Most Unexpected Places" — Chad Bird Sane People Would Pay Top Dollar for This Kind of Podcast. Gillespie, Riley, and special guest Chad Bird read from his book, "Your God is Too Glorious." They then discuss baptism, suffering, and vocation. Text: Chad Bird, "Your God is Too Glorious," Chapter 10, p. 171. Show Notes: "Crucifying Religio...

84: Norman E. Nagel, The Spirit's Gifts from "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" 16.10.2019 44:49

Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel I'm spiritual, not Spiritual. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. This week, we discuss how to sort out gifts we give ourselves and gifts given by God. Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Solid Declaration - Good Works J.S. Bach in Japa...

83: Norman E. Nagel, On the Lord's Supper from "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" 11.10.2019 45:45

Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel There was Gospel, and blood, and he killed a guy with a trident. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley The Book of Concord - The Large Catechism The Astonished Heart series Riley's "Forgiveness Is The F...

82: Norman E. Nagel, "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" 09.10.2019 39:51

Featured text: "The Spirit's Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth" — Norman Nagel Gillespie and Riley hijack their own podcast to pay tribute to their theological hero, Norman Nagel. Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley The Soul of Christianity — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org . Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts...

81: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The Celestial City pt.2 06.10.2019 50:15

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan This Is The End... Gillespie and Riley wrap up their discussion of John Bunyan's story about the Pilgrim's Progress. This week, we get apocalyptic. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Past Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" episodes: #73 , #74 , #75 , #76 , #77 , #78 , #79...

80: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The Celestial City pt. 1 01.10.2019 50:30

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan What about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley get to the last chapter of The Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, baptism, carrot on a stick Jesus, and why verbs matter. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram Persevera...

79: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - Doubting Castle 26.09.2019 49:54

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Fee-Fi-Fo-Fu... wait, wrong story! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. This week, giants, good friends, and more cages. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram Past Bunyan's "Pil...

78: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The Interpreter's House REDUX 21.09.2019 51:34

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Despite all my rage, I'm still just a baptized sinner in a cage. Gillespie and Riley respond to a listener request about The Pilgrim's Progress. This week, we go back to the Interpreter's House to see about a man in a cage—the Bible, Jesus, and the problem with cages. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: ...

77: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - Vanity Fair 18.09.2019 48:26

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Get it all together and put it in a backpack, all your vanity, so it's together. Gillespie and Riley read The Pilgrim's Progress and discuss the "both-and" of Vanity Fair for Christians. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram Wa...

76: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The Shadow of Death 14.09.2019 47:42

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan So we bailed on that reality and we came to this one. Gillespie and Riley continue to discuss The Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, why fight demons when God will do it for you? Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram Past Bunyan...

75: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - Life 11.09.2019 46:56

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Life... say this out loud with an aspirational sigh. Gillespie and Riley continue their series on Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, the cross, present-tense Jesus, and getting the direction right. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and In...

74: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The Interpreter's House 09.09.2019 45:39

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Gillespie and Riley read and discuss John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." This week, chapter one and two, The City of Destruction and Interpreter's House. We talk more about our need for a present tense Jesus, the limits of allegory, and why Jesus isn't a good example for us to follow. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover...

73: John Bunyan, "The Pilgrim's Progress" - The City of Destruction 04.09.2019 42:20

Featured text: "The Pilgrim's Progress" — John Bunyan Gillespie and Riley read and discuss John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." This week, chapter one, The City of Destruction. We talk about apocalyptic literature, our old friend Plato, the necessity of a real present tense Jesus, and why Riley's version of The Pilgrim's Progress would be a pamphlet. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern Englis...

72: C.S. Lewis - The Incarnation from "The Joyful Christian" 28.08.2019 43:19

Featured text: "The Joyful Christian" — C.S. Lewis Gillespie and Riley again read and discuss C.S. Lewis' The Joyful Christian. This episode, the Incarnation. Do we go far enough with Jesus' incarnation, to where He wants us to go with him? Text: "The Joyful Christian," C.S. Lewis, p. 50-52 Show Notes: Order "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram On the Incar...

71: C.S. Lewis - The Fall of Man from "The Joyful Christian" 22.08.2019 59:01

Featured text: "The Joyful Christian" — C.S. Lewis Gillespie and Riley read and discuss C.S. Lewis' meditation on the Fall into Sin. They go deep into the subjects of free will, dualism, retributive justice, and why discussing sin isn't as easy as we'd like. Text: "The Joyful Christian," C.S. Lewis, p. 48-50 Show Notes: Preorder "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Ins...

70: Robert Capon - The Mystery of Christ, and why we don't get it... pt. 2 14.08.2019 1:02:48

Featured text: "The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It" — Robert Capon Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Robert Capon's "The Mystery of Christ... and why we don't get it." Faith, works, and more Christian absurdity. Text: "The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It" by Robert Farrar Capon , p. 90-94 Show Notes: Preorder "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon...

69: Donavon Riley - Blatant Self-Promotion of "Crucifying Religion" 07.08.2019 1:05:33

Featured text: "Crucifying Religion: How Jesus is the End of Religion" — Donavon Riley Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Crucifying Religion, by Donavon Riley so Riley can have a discussion about himself with himself. It's a meta, meta episode! Text: Crucifying Religion: How Jesus is the End of Religion , p.40 Show Notes: Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Instagram The Gospel for Those Broken...

68: Robert Capon - The Mystery of Christ, and why we don't get it... 31.07.2019 1:05:29

Featured text: "The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It" — Robert Capon Gillespie and Riley return to Robert Capon to read and discuss the incarnation of Jesus and how we try to turn free grace into a transaction. Text: "The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It" by Robert Farrar Capon Show Notes: Preorder "Crucifying Religion" by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517 , FB , and Inst...