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What is the difference between an immigrant and an invader? Well, it depends. The difference may be one of legality (i.e., the positive law) or it may be one of frame. If one man tells you that he is “for immigration” and another tells you that he is “against immigration”, then the latter has likely ceded ground without even realizing it. Words, of course, matter, but so does the way in which we (and others) employ them. Correct framing may win a conflict before it has even begun, but incorrect framing can just as easily make victory impossible. For the Christian, it is vitally important to be able to identify and to assess framing. Wicked men can — and do — employ framing to ensnare the Christian, to elicit from the Christian support for wicked positions he would not wittingly support. In fact, you may hold positions contrary to Scripture because of how they were framed — and because you failed to examine what you believe. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Framing Effect Overton Window See Also The Psychology Behind Making Sales and Setting Price Points Loving v. Virginia Obergefell v. Hodges Ezra (Read the entire book.) Psalm 127 Creeping normality

Scripture is the Word of the Lord, and the Word of the Lord is understandable by men of average intelligence. Those who deny the perspicuity of the Scriptures are wolves who accuse God of lying and who seek to lead the sheep astray. It is clear that Christians are to read Scripture and that they will be able to understand it — this is a truth found throughout Scripture, not just in a handful of places. The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Satan adapts his attacks over time, and today he has focused his attack on the clarity of Scripture (for he can no longer simply keep Scripture out of the hands of the laity). The contend that Scripture is unclear, dark, unknowable is to contend that it is not Scripture and to endanger the faith. Christians must affirm — and staunchly defend — the Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Quark-Gluon Plasma Flows Like Water Sonoluminescence: YouTube Wikipedia John Wycliffe John Hus William Tyndale See Also Terms Norma Normans Norma Normata “Geochronologically Speaking”

We are told to be as harmless as doves, but also to be as wise as serpents. There are times to speak and times to hold ones tongue; there are times to speak under one’s Christian name and times to speak under a pseudonym. Of course, there are those who would contend that the use of pseudonyms is cowardly or even sinful, but seldom are these individuals consistent — attacking one group for pseudonymity, while ignoring or even praising another that practices the same. Is there a place for pseudonymity in the Christian church? Or are those who employ it ‘anonymous [sic] trolls’ as some would contend? As always, we must look to Scripture, but we must also look to the motives of those who seek to unmask the pseudonymous. The answer is obvious, but many Christians — certainly to include pastors — get this one wrong. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes Marquart on The Question of Procedure in Theological Controversies — Gottesdienst On Anonymity — Rev. Larry Beane See Also

God acts in time via means. When it comes to faith, He acts through the Means of Grace. When it comes to Election, He acts through headship — fathers, grandfathers, chiefs, kings, tribes, nations. God does not act arbitrarily, and this is no less true of His actions in time than it is of His actions in eternity. Fairness plays no role in the matter, for fairness is not a thing. Man is finite; God is infinite. There are doctrines that can be thoroughly understood, explored, and grasped, and there are doctrines that contain mystery — Election is a mystery. When it comes to the mysteries of the faith, we affirm the Word of God and then, with Paul, declare: Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable His ways! Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes The Spread of Christianity Part 1 Part 2 Rick McCafferty (is a demon) The Solid Declaration of the Formula of Concord, Art. XI — Election See Also

Dive into the complex relationship between Christian nationalism and governance, challenging the notion of separation of Church and State. Explore how historical roots and shared language shape national identity. Reflect on the impact of entertainment, particularly football, on Christian values. Examine the responsibilities of Christians in a secular world, advocating for a faith-driven model of governance. Finally, question the origins of morality and engage with the intricacies of living out faith amidst modern challenges.

Most modern Christians have bought into the cultural argument that the provenance of ideas does not matter, but this is not the Scriptural view of things. God is deeply interested in genealogy — and that includes the genealogy of ideas — and Christians should take the matter seriously. Ideas, beliefs, et cetera, should not be analyzed in a vacuum — they should be analyzed according to their nature and according to their source. In this episode, we address a number of related issues including genealogy, ideas, the genealogy of ideas, ancestry, the Fourth Commandment, and morality. Subscribe to the podcast here. Show Notes History of Women in the Church (mentioned in episode): Origines Ecclesiasticae Matthew Cochran (mentioned in episode) The Lutheran Alternative Problems currently facing and the future of Lutheranism. See Also

This podcast explores the perennial issues of authority, headship, teaching, and the role of women in the Church from a Scriptural and ontological perspective. It delves into gender roles, the concept of headship, the significance of adhering to God's created order, and challenges modern egalitarian beliefs. The discussion also addresses women's roles in teaching, leadership, and the controversy over women publishing theological books in the church.