Casting Nets Podcast

In this episode, we finish up the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XVIII (Article 18) on Free will, Article XIX (Article 19) on the Cause of sin, and Article XX (Article 20) Good Works. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran reformers, and the theological significance today. We also wrap up our thoughts and takeaways from the Apology of the Augsburg Conf...

In this episode, we take and inwardly digest communion and the mass, from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XXII (22) on receiving communion in both kinds and Article XXIV (24) on the nature of the Mass. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran reformers, and the theological significance today. https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wors... ⁠https://www.casti...

Our love of those who have died in the LORD can, despite the best of intentions, take away from what Christ has done for us.. At the Diet of Augsburg, Lutheran confessors shared the way we can honor the saints, but that was not good enough for the Roman Catholic church. The apology lists a threefold way we can honor the saints. https://www.castingnetspod.org/ Song: LegendaryMusic by: CreatorMix.co...

Apology of the Augsburg Confession (Article 14, 15)Human Traditions a. the issue b. the theological heart c. what does God say d. that pastoral concernPolitical Order a. the issue b. the theological heart (two kingdoms) c. corrected misuses d. practical implicationsUnity between the two a. freedom within the Gospel b. protecting of the conscience c. exalting Christ as true Mediator and Savior6. Ap...

Apology of the Augsburg Confession (Article 14, 23, 27) While seemingly archaic subjects and not worth our time, the Gospel-centered nature of the this confession towards the hot-button topics of their day, have a lot to teach us. Pastor Harley and Ruddat tackle church order, marriage of priests, monastic vows, and church authority. https://www.castingnetspod.org/

Satisfaction= What to do after/before you are forgiven. Lutherans and Catholics disagreed on Satisfaction. What about those fruits of repentance? What about hardships the LORD allows because of sin? And the final word on the number of sacraments. Article XIIb and XIII of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. https://www.castingnetspod.org/

Article XII of the apology of the Augsburg Confession. We look at Repentance from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. What kind of religious movement gives up its power over consciences? Answer: Confessonal Lutheranism. Discover why and join the conversation. https://www.castingnetspod.org/⁠

Baptism, Lord's Supper, and Confession (Apology Article IX, X, XI) Audio issues from previous episodes are fixed. www.castingnetspod.org

The Church (Articles VII and VIII (IV)We don't always understand that what is the church was answered differently in the time of the Reformation than it is now. However, there are things we can learn about how the reformers addressed this topic and still lessons we need to (re)learn.

Part 2 of the discussion on the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg confession.

Love and Law Explained We cover the first part of Article V(III) of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession "Love and Fulfilling the Law"

Living Justified – The Practical Impact of JustificationSegment 1: The Comfort of Justification Assurance of salvation – no dependence on our worksComfort in Christ’s completed work on the cross (John 19:30 )Personal peace knowing justification is secure (Romans 5:1)Segment 2: Justification and Our Relationships How justification transforms our relationships: humility, forgiveness, and reconciliat...

Understanding Justification – The Heart of the GospelSegment 1: Historical Context Background: Reformation context, why justification became centralPhilip Melanchthon’s defense against Roman Catholic misunderstandingsBrief comparison: Lutheran view vs. Catholic viewSegment 2: The Lutheran Definition of JustificationJustification by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9)Key biblical passages:...

Pastor Will Harley are back to apologize for what we believe, but we're not sorry. We introduce the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, and go through Articles I-III (God, Original Sin, and Christ)

Recast of episode aired 1-13-2021 We don't want to pour more fuel in the fire that surrounds us today. But, it needs to be said that Christians are called to interact with the government and society in a vastly different way. Today we welcome back Don and discuss the joys of living our vocations as called children of God through Jesus. What does that mean for us in this changing society?

Recast of an episode aired 12-18-2020. Today, Will, talks about Article 15, 21, 24 of the Augsburg Confession. This means we get the opportunity to talk about Church Rites, Saints, and the Mass. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions about any of those topics.

Recast of an episode aired 12-11-2020 Today Will talks about the importance of confession and absolution. What a great time to see what our Savior Jesus has done for us and how we can share that with someone who really needs to hear that their sins are gone, they are forgiven. Join us for the conversation.

Recast of an episode aired 12-4-2020 Today, Will talks about Church. What is the mark of the church? What is the difference between the visible church and the invisible church? Well if you ever wondered why certain things in Lutheran churches remain the same or why we don't have fellowship with other church bodies that believe differently. This is where it all begins. Let's talk about the...

Recast of an episode aired 11-20-2020 Today we talk about how Good Works flow from the faith worked in us by the Holy Spirit. We don't get in depth in examples because...well... we want to leave some of that for you to figure out. But we do discuss article 6 and 20 of the Augsburg Confession. Join us for the conversation.

recast of an episode aired 11-2-2020 We talk today about the life blood of the Church. The Sacraments are the very heart of the Church and their use are vital to her people. Join the conversation as we continue to talk about the Augsburg Confession.

recast of an episode aired 10-26-2020 Don and Will talk today about many portions of the Confessions. Yet, they all blend together. We get alittle goofy, but that is part of the fun in discussing. Join the conversation.

Recast of an episode aired 10-16-2020 Today, Don and Will talk about the Biblical confession of who Jesus Christ is. We discuss some insights into what he has done to save us from our sins and ourselves. We also talk about the saints, those believers now with the Lord. Join us as we continue our look at the Unaltered Augsburg Confession.

recast of an episode aired 9-28-2020 We all have it. We all are born with it. Original Sin is the topic for today and boy do we have a good conversation about it. Join us as we talk about Original Sin and more important Jesus Christ.

recast of an episode aired 9-27-2020 How do you explain the Trinity? That is a great question and Don and Will don't come close to answering it. But they do have a great discussion as they tackle the first Article of the Augsburg Confession. Join the conversation, grab your copy of the Augsburg Confession or find the online source here https://bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession/

Recast of an earlier episode aired 9-14-2020 We look at the history that built the foundation of Augsburg Confession. Join the conversation with us as we begin talking about this Confession of the Lutheran Faith and the laypeople who joined to defend the Gospel of the Christ.