Outlaw God

Dr. Paulson discusses the devastating impact of Scriptural interpretation that tries to get around the difficult and real passages of the text. He and Caleb identify these methods as "games" that dismiss the reality of Scripture and ignore the plain meaning and events of the text. They highlight that this is not just a modern problem but an ancient assault against the Christian faith.  Show Notes...

Dr. Paulson discusses how some theology distrusts the literal meaning of Scripture. He describes how this leads to alternate theories of interpretation. In the episode, he deals with the problem of turning Scripture into a series of tropes. He displays how this is yet another means of reducing the content of Scripture to simple moral lessons.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 Podcast Network on...

In this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces what will be a multiple episode section on interpreting Scripture. Paulson opens this chapter by examing the approaches of Luther and Erasmus when it comes to classically tricky sections of Scripture. Paulson begins with the hardening of pharo and the scandal of God hardening the heart. Paulson emphasizes how this demonstration of God's almighty power in har...

Dr. Paulson continues discussing  Sub Contrario.  He refutes the idea that the cross of Christ is an internal sacrifice that is to be emulated by believers. The episode concludes with the declaration and promises that God remains faithful to us even though we are conitubnually unfatihful to him.    Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Outlaw God Volume 2

In this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the term  sub contrario  or "under its opposite." Paulson confronts how God deals with evil in a way that offends our sense and reason. This leads to the exploration of how God's righteousness is not revealed in the law but in Christ and his death and resurrection.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts The Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts  

Dr. Paulson continues his look at Roman's chapter three. Here again, Paulson emphasizes the power of God's Word in his promises even as it confronts sinful and unfaithful people. Dr. Paulson teaches alongside Luther and the Apostle Paul that faith is not a power in you but a gift given from outside of you in the person and work of Jesus Christ.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube The P...

In this episode, Dr. Paulson looks at Romans chapter three. He asks alongside the Apostle Paul, "What advantage has the jew?" Paulson finds that Paul answers that God blessed his people with the promise of a savior. In view of this, the distinct advantage of the Jew is not the Law but the Gospel. Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube

What does it mean that God pushes evil forward? Dr. Paulson addresses the concern that God overlooks sin. He uncovers how our experience with constant evil in this world causes us to demand God justify himself with the Law. Dr. Paulson demonstrates in Romans chapter three how God does not ignore evil but pushes it forward to finally place it on Christ for our sake.  Support the Show Hymn Sing Happ...

In this episode, Dr. Paulson explains that sinners have a cardiological problem. Paulson follows Luther and the Apostle Paul to move beyond the human will and look at the heart. The heart cannot be improved by your own reason or strength but is addressed by God in faith.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Preaching the Text  Thinking Fellows

Dr. Steven Paulson talks about the power of the Word and the administration of sacraments. In this episode, Dr. Paulson emphasizes that the Lord's Supper is not a simple symbol but an active means of forgiveness. Paulson, alongside Luther, teaches that the Word of God is not just representative of action but acting and powerful when preached.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Preaching the Text

After discussing the nature of our defiled heart, Dr. Steven Paulson discusses ways in which the Lord's Supper gets turned into a set of ceremonies. When we treat the Supper like an ordinary meal, we mistake the work that Christ is doing for us. How can the Lord's Supper be properly practiced without reducing it to ceremony or sacrifice? Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Thinking Fellows Preaching th...

Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith read Mark chapter seven. They pay particular attention to verses fourteen through twenty-three. Here Jesus discusses the nature of evil and sin not merely as an external defilement but as something rooted in the human heart. "Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him since it enters not his heart but his stomach and is expelle...

Steve Paulson addresses the importance of enduring evil. He explains how endurance has been misread and abused and how Christians must endure evil by applying Christ to it rather than trusting in their own perseverance and strength. He outlines the clear and sure hope Christians have while occupying a world suffering under sin.  Support the Show The 1517 Podcast Network Preaching the Text Thinking...

Dr. Steve Paulson discusses what it means to endure evil with faith. He and Caleb Keith address problematic ways that Christians have handled the subjects of evil and suffering. Dr. Paulson applies Luther's  Bondage of the Will  to these problems to see how faith trusts in Christ to conquer sin and carry our suffering to the cross.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Preaching the Text Caleb's Transla...

Dr. Paulson makes a transition into his chapter on evil. He and Caleb discuss the difference between overcoming evil and enduring it. Here, he makes an essential distinction between Christ's conquering of evil and our endurance in faith. These ideas expand the first few pages of  Luther's Outlaw God  chapter 9. Of particular interest is the issue of answering the "why" of evil. Caleb and Dr. Pauls...

In this episode, Paulson outlines various ways the Law takes up shop in the conscience. He discusses why the Law must be preached to the conscience but also how Christ must come in and remove it from you.  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Preaching the Text  

Merry Christmas from the Outlaw God Podcast! Dr. Paulson looks at a Christmas sermon from Luther. Paulson emphasizes how the arrival of Christ in the manager is not a new law with a Christmas bow on top but the end of righteousness by the Law.  Support the Show Preaching the Text  

In this episode, Paulson discusses the nature of the human conscience. Paulson address the typical way the conscience is associated with the human striving and the desire to attune or better yourself. He contrasts this with Luther's observation that conscience is directed by the bound will. Paulson identifies the actual difference between a good and a bad conscience with whether Christ or the devi...

How can a beast of burden trapped between two masters save his soul? Dr. Paulson takes a closer look at what it means to be a sinner and precisely what it means that human will align with that of the Devil. Paulson discusses how the Devil places the Law in front of you and encourages us to pursue righteousness and life solely by works of the Law. And How Christ puts the Law behind us.  Support the...

In this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about sin and the conscience. Here we see that evangelical theology pays special attention to original sin and the nature of the human creature. In what way does the Law plant itself in our hearts and minds and ultimately occupy our conscience? What does it mean to get the Law out of your conscience?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Here We Still Stand Regional Ev...

On this episode, Dr. Paulson discusses how sin and the devil are not compulsory forces. Paulson follows Luther and Scripture to find that the sinful human is not forced by the devil to sin but desires and wills to go wherever the devil will lead him. If man truly desires the leadership of the devil what hope remains?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Giving Tuesday is next week. All donations made o...

In this episode, Paulson continues to talk about Psalm 73 and man's will as a donkey. This time, he talks about what it means to have Christ in the saddle of the donkey. How does the donkey acquire Christ, and where will his master ride him? Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube Outlaw God on Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Dr. Paulson outlines Luther's assertion that the human creature is a beast of burden. Paulson talks about what it means to be a servile donkey. Who is the donkey's master? Support the Show 1517 Podcast  

Paulson discusses a critical difference in the way Erasmus and many others read Romans 1:18 and Luther. Romans 1:18 and its surrounding context discuss the relationship between faith and righteousness. Here we must ask, what becomes of the Law when faith makes us righteous?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness andunrighteo...

Dr. Paulson asks if how we order our theological texts and study matters. Should we begin with God or with human anthropology? Where do anthropology and theology intersect, and where do God and man find resolve?  Support the Show 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube