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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, declared dangerous, or simply vilified for daring to confess that Christ alone is the way, truth, and life. Welcome rebel children, holy mischief makers, and fools for Christ. This podcast is for you.
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Dec 16, 2019 • 48min
98: Martin Luther, "The Clarity of Scripture" from "The Bondage of The Will"
I'm sorry, but your opinion means very little to me. Gillespie and Riley start to wrap up their reading of Martin Luther's Bondage of The Will with a discussion of the Bible's clarity and why personal feelings and our need to find meaning in everything can hijack God's Word. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93, #94, #95, #96, #97 Luther : Right or Wrong? An Ecumenical-Theological Study of Luther's Major Work, The Bondage of the Will, By a Roman Catholic Scholar TULIP - Synod of Dort — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Dec 11, 2019 • 48min
97: Martin Luther, "Scripture with Its 'Internal' and 'External' Clarity" from "The Bondage of The Will"
What about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley wrap up (but, not really) their series on Martin Luther's treatise on The Bondage of the Will. This episode, Erasmus and Luther butt heads about how to interpret Scripture, and Luther lays out how he interprets Scripture, which will form the rest of his argument about the relation (or lack thereof) between free choice and salvation. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93, #94, #95, #96 Manichean Making the Case for Christ - Lee Strobel — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Dec 7, 2019 • 50min
96: Martin Luther, "Erasmus' Definition of Free Choice" from "The Bondage of The Will"
Free choice? It'll blow your mind and crush your soul. Gillespie and Riley start to wrap up their series on Martin Luther's treatise on The Bondage of the Will. This episode, what is free choice according to Erasmus? What's at stake in his argument for our ability to participate in our own salvation? Where does that leave God's Word and gifts? Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93, #94, #95 Hannah Arendt Viktor Frankl The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holliday — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Dec 4, 2019 • 53min
95: Martin Luther, "Erasmus' Failure to Distinguish Between Law and Gospel" from "The Bondage of The Will"
Law and Gospel? Let us grab our whiteboard. This has been a long time coming, anyways. Gillespie and Riley talk about what happens when we fail to distinguish God's word of Law from Gospel. More talk about why grammar matters. Finally, we follow a rabbit trail to it's theological conclusion and explain why we always default to law talk rather than Gospel talk when discussing God's will. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93, #94 Proteus (Wikipedia) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Dec 2, 2019 • 51min
94: Martin Luther, "God Preached, God Hidden; God's Will Revealed, God's Will Secret" from "The Bondage of The Will"
Worshipping the hidden God is basically a funeral with cake. Gillespie and Riley discuss the distinction between God hidden and revealed, and the consequences for how we read the Bible, preach, teach, and care for each other. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92, #93 Proteus (Wikipedia) — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Nov 27, 2019 • 50min
93: Martin Luther, "Erasmus's way of reasoning does not let God be God" from "The Bondage of The Will"
Break the cycle. Rise above. Focus on letting God be God. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther's treatise on the Bondage of The Will. This episode, why Erasmus, deep down, doesn't want to let God be God for him. Also, why we let God's Word stand unless we need it to take a knee. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91, #92 Bolero - Ravel — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Nov 23, 2019 • 51min
92: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is Nothing" from "The Bondage of The Will"
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 Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90, #91 Team Dog: How to Train Your Dog - The Navy Seal Way, Mike Ritland Firehose - UHF Strong's Concordance — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Nov 21, 2019 • 47min
91: Martin Luther, "Universal Sinfulness Nullifies Free Choice" from "The Bondage of The Will"
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: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #89, #90 California Dreaming - Mamas and the Papas Shades of Gray - The Monkees Blackfish Robots - Flight of the Conchords Pachamama — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Nov 16, 2019 • 48min
90: Martin Luther, "The Righteousness of Works and of Faith" from "The Bondage of The Will"
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 the World Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88, #99 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
Nov 11, 2019 • 48min
89: Martin Luther, "Free Choice is of the World" from The Bondage of The Will
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 is of the World Show Notes: Free edition of "the Bondage of the Will" Episode #86, #87, #88 Warrior Priest Podcast Lutheran Insulter — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We're proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast
