Just and Sinner Podcast
Jordan B Cooper
A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.
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Jun 17, 2014 • 1h 3min
Theosis and Mystical Union
On today's program I discussed some recent comments made regarding the teaching of mystical union and the use of the term "theosis." This is the first part of a two part program on the topic. I gave an explanation of what the concept is, and why it is important.
Jun 11, 2014 • 1h
A Critique of the Theology of Gerhard Forde
On today's program I addressed the theology of Gerhard Forde. I demonstrated why I believe his teachings to be dangerous and out of accord with Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions.
Jun 3, 2014 • 55min
Gospel Assurance and Warnings: A Review of Paul Washer's Book
On today's program I was joined by Pastor Richard Shields who is the pastor of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, and president of the American Lutheran Theological Seminary. We discussed Paul Washer's book "Gospel Assurance and Warnings." This led to an explanation of the broad and narrow definitions of Law and Gospel, the third use of the Law, assurance, and many other topics.
May 28, 2014 • 60min
Response to Subdeacon Harju on Justification
On today's program I responded to Subdeacon Benjamin Harju, a convert from Lutheranism to Eastern Orthodoxy. I discussed the doctrine of justification in Holy Scripture and in the Patristic sources.
May 22, 2014 • 59min
The Historicity of the Resurrection: A Response to Atheist Claims
A listener pointed me to some comments from an atheist on his blog, and asked me to give a response. This brought the program today into the realm of apologetics as we discussed some of the reasons for believing that the resurrection of Jesus is an actual historical event.
May 13, 2014 • 58min
The Distinction Between Law and Gospel Part 5
On today's program I finished responding to John Frame's article on the distinction between Law and Gospel.
May 6, 2014 • 58min
Joshua Genig's Conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy
On today's program, I addressed a recent article published in First Things (which can be found here), in which former LCMS pastor Joshua Genig explains his reasons for joining the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Apr 29, 2014 • 57min
The Distinction Between Law and Gospel Part 4
On today's program, I continued to critique John Frame's article on the Lutheran distinction between Law and Gospel. On this show, I addressed the positive use of the Law in the life of the believer. I talked about the necessity of the third use of the Law, and why that does not contradict a strict distinction between God's two words. I also briefly discussed the New Perspective on Paul at the end of the program.
Apr 17, 2014 • 1h 1min
The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel Part 3
C.F.W. Walther's "The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel" is the Missouri Synod theologian's greatest theological work. This book consists of a series of thirty-nine lectures that Dr. Walther gave his seminary students at the end of his life on one of the foundational elements of Lutheran thought. In twenty-five theses, Walther expounds upon the distinction between the Law as God's demands upon his creatures, and the Gospel of God's free grace in Christ. Each thesis is defended by extensive Scriptural exegesis.
Apr 9, 2014 • 1h 1min
The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel Part 2
On today's program I continued discussing John Frame's article critiquing the traditional Lutheran Law/Gospel distinction. The article can be found here. I spent most of the program discussing Galatians 3.
