Outlaw God

What does it mean that God pushes evil forward? Dr. Paulson addresses the concern that God overlooks sin. He uncovers how our experience with …

In this episode, Dr. Paulson explains that sinners have a cardiological problem. Paulson follows Luther and the Apostle Paul to move beyond the human …

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 …

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. …

Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith read Mark chapter seven. They pay particular attention to verses fourteen through twenty-three. Here Jesus …

Steve Paulson addresses the importance of enduring evil. He explains how endurance has been misread and abused and how Christians must endure evil by …

Dr. Steve Paulson discusses what it means to endure evil with faith. He and Caleb Keith address problematic ways that Christians have handled the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In this episode, Paulson discusses the nature of the human conscience. Paulson address the typical way the conscience is associated with the human …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In this episode, Paulson discusses why God hides the Gospel. If God has put the law into every human heart and reveals it daily in nature, why …

Paulson continues to address Erasmus and the pattern of making room for human action in God's plan for salvation. Specifically, Paulson addresses how …

In this episode, Paulson addresses the problem of evil and how it creates a stumbling block for how we teach and preach predestination. Paulson works …

Erasmus reveals to Luther that he is worried that people will abuse the Gospel and the forgiveness of sin. In this episode, Paulson Paulson explains …

Erasmus wants to know what the church is going to do about institutional and social collapse. Luther attempts to provide a meaningful picture of the …

In this episode, Paulson addresses the "what if" scenarios that Erasmus attempts to pin on Luther after the removal of penance. Is the church …

Dr. Paulson continues looking at Luther and Erasmus' dialogue on penance. Erasmus positions the church as a house of penance where God is brought …

In this episode, Paulson looks at Erasmus' worry that Luther's propositions will destroy the sacrament of penance. In response, Luther confirms this …

In this episode, Paulson distinguishes God's presence from God as a sign. He asserts that God is not merely symbolically but is present concretely. …

Paulson continues the discussion about God in the dung. This week, he goes further with Luther's charge to Erasmus that God pursues sinners even …

Can God enter somewhere where he should not be? Paulson looks at the assertion that if God gets too dirty or too near to sin, he is no longer God. He …

Dr. Paulson talks about Erasmus and the fear of letting ordinary people hear the truth. Specifically, he talks about the idea that we should suppress …

Dr. Paulson fully explores the warm treatment. That is, he explains how Christ crucified and risen for you puts an end to predestination sickness. …

In this episode, Paulson highlights the difference between a Christless and Christ-filled solution to predestination sickness. He notes that the cold …

In this episode, Paulson uncovers the "cold treatment" for predestination sickness. He explains that the cold treatment comes in many forms but is …

In this episode, Paulson identifies the worry that all religion tries to answer "Am I chosen by God?" Specifically, he identifies problematic answers …

In this episode, Paulson helps listeners envision Luther's idea that the preacher is a "long-bowman" taking aim at the heart. How does the preacher …

In this episode, Paulson identifies Erasmus participating in a futile effort he calls sausage making. Paulson looks at proverbs 16:3, "Commit your …

Dr. Paulson explores another violent metaphor from Luther, the arrow of conviction. Here we find how knowledge of God through the Law convicts the …

Dr. Paulson continues his conversation on the painful awareness. This week Dr. Paulson looks at an important idea from the book of Romans, that is, …

What happens when the knowledge of the Law doesn't bring power? Instead, it brings about a painful awareness. Dr. Paulson talks about Luther's that …

Dr. Paulson explores Luther's rebuttal of the adage "Knowledge is Power." How does such a phrase deceive us into striving after God and achieving our …

Following Augustine's proposition that prayer can lead to a cooperative relationship between God's will and man's, Paulson, the alternative prayer …

Due to an episode numbering error, The Outlaw God Podcast is posting its Easter episode late. In this episode, Dr. Paulson proclaims the defeat of …

Due to an error in the numbering of our audio files, today's episode is a special recorded for Good Friday. Dr. Paulson takes a deep dive into the …

In this episode, Paulson discusses Peter Lombard. Paulson describes Lombard as having and presenting God as cold as ice. In contrast, Paulson asserts …

Dr. Paulson discusses Augustine's turn toward a Law that does not accuse. He explains that the Law without accusation was the prevalent feature of …

Dr. Paulson continues with his examination of Augustine. This time, Paulson focuses on a short prayer from Augustine, "Give what you command and …

Dr. Paulson addresses Augustine's turn toward prayer. In prayer, Augustine finds a means of avoiding the justification by the works of the Pelagians. …

Dr. Paulson specifies the "Augustinian Imperfection" related to Augustine's propositions concerning the Law. Paulson explains how Augustine attempted …

For the next several episodes, Dr. Paulson will focus on Augustine. This introductory episode lays the groundwork for understanding Augustine's …

The culmination of our episodes on ontology and time is declaring that you are free to be. That is, time is not your opportunity to become more human …

Dr. Paulson details the difference between seeing time through the Law and seeing time through the Gospel using the parable of the talents. Paulson's …

In this episode, Dr. Paulson asks the question why does God give us time? Is time a given opportunity to strive for full humanity? Is time always a …

Dr. Paulson continues the conversation regarding ontology. This time he highlights Luther's idea that your being is not determined by what you do but …

Dr. Paulson addresses the idea that your personhood is determined by what kind of actions you do. Are the active, courageous, and virtuous achieving …

In the last episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson gave an overview of Judas and his betrayal of Jesus. Paulson identifies Peter's denial of Christ as a …

Dr. Paulson highlights the problem of necessity as it relates to the betrayal of Jesus. Was Judas a free agent, or was his act of betrayal necessary? 

Dr. Paulson and Caleb address the accusation that Luther is merely a nominalist. They discuss the influence of nominalism on Luther and how Luther's …

This episode deals with the problem of divine threats. What does it mean for God to use his word as a threat? Do threats serve a function to those who have received a promise from God?

Support the Show

1517 Podcasts

In this episode, Dr. Paulson examines the Apostle Paul's references to the Old Testament in Romans Chapter 9. Paulson explains how Paul preaches …

Dr. Paulson has one more Christmas story from Luther to share. This time, Paulson recounts a story from Luther as a young Christmas caroler and …

Merry Christmas from the Outlaw God Podcast. In this episode, Paulson reads from Luther's House Postils. This sermon gives us a peek into the Luther …

What does it mean for God to be a "pure act?" Paulson describes that God's Word is efficacious. That is when God speaks; he is not just descriptive …

In this episode, Paulson explains how Luther continues to reach out to Erasmus with demonstrations from classical antiquity. Luther uses Aristotle to …

Dr. Paulson discusses the difficulty of waiting on God's promises. He does this by looking at the promise to Abraham and Sarah that they would have a …

Dr. Paulson explains Epicurus's trilemma. Erasmus utilizes Epicurus in order to address the problem of evil and its relationship to God. Luther …

This week, the Outlaw God does a crossover with the Thinking Fellows. Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by Scott Keith and Jim Nestingen to discuss …

Luther is on a mission to wake up Erasmus and his sleeping God. He does this with a careful examination and explanation of the Law. Luther identifies …

Dr. Paulson talks about how monastic life and satisfaction for sin outside of Christ harm not only the gospel but our understanding of the law. To …

Dr. Paulson continues the discussion on Erasmus's use of kindness. Are the demands of the law put on pause by the kindness of God? Luther asserts …

Dr. Paulson continues to discuss Erasmus' theory of God's kindness. Is God's response to failure to simply change the standard out of compassion? …

What do you do when the accusation of the law strikes? Erasmus says you need to turn towards God's innate kindness and seek out new opportunities for penance. Luther strikes bake in shock against the man who published …

Dr. Paulson continues working through Paul's use of Exodus in his letter to the Romans. This leads to an essential conversation about justice and …

Dr. Paulson works through modality as it applies to language. He describes the command, accusation, and descriptions that the law provides. These …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue to discuss God's creating and saving works. What does it mean that God creates from nothing? How does creation relate …

In this episode, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss salvation ex nihilo or "from nothing." That is that God does not use preexisting goodness or …

Dr. Paulson continues to talk about trial by observing the different ways the story of Abraham has been taught. Is Abraham teaching us about the …

This episode extends further into questions about certainty and evil. Dr. Paulson discusses the concept of "whatever doesn't kill you makes you …

Dr. Paulson discusses the doctrine of vocation and the place of God's power. He highlights some misapplications of Ecclesiastes while asserting that …

As Dr. Paulson works through chapter 6, he explains the difference between God lending out his power and proclaiming God's use of his power. Paulson …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb discuss Philip Melanchthon and the 1521 Loci Communes. Melanchthon was instrumental to the Lutheran Reformation and established …

Dr. Paulson continues into chapter six of Luther's Outlaw God. In this episode, he further defines what it means for man to "not want God to be God." …

Dr. Paulson introduces chapter six of Outlaw God Volume One. Here Paulson uncovers an important assertion from Luther, and we do not want God to be …

At the end of chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God, Dr. Paulson fast-forwards from Luther and Erasmus to Hegel. In Hegel, Paulson identifies a new …

Is Scripture clear? Dr. Paulson talks about the internal and external clarity of Scripture. Picking up from the last episode, Caleb and Dr. Paulson …

Dr. Paulson spends time explaining how Luther and Erasmus approach Scripture. Is the Bible just like any other old book? Are the teachings of …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Adam Guthmiller once again. This time they talk about faith and certainty in Luther's refutation of Erasmus. …

A Luther House of Study student Adam Guthmiller joins Caleb and Dr. Paulson to discuss Luther's assertions concerning the faith. In this episode, Dr. …

Dr. Paulson looks at Romans 10 to explain submission and righteousness. Paulson explains how Romans 10 was pivotal in Luther's assertions against …

Quiet meditation in a dark cave, that's what Erasmus thinks will lead to a right relationship of faith in God. Dr. Paulson talks about Erasmus's …

As a continuation of the last episode, Dr. Paulson explains that the goal of Erasmus's skepticism is a calculated submission. If you are adequately …

Paulson confronts Erasmus's propositions about remaining in unknowing. True skepticism rests in Erasmus's ability to avoid definite conclusions and …

Dr. Paulson closes out chapter five of Luther's Outlaw God. As chapter five comes to a close, Paulson reads a portion of Luther's introduction to the …

Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of distinguishing between Law and Gospel. While the idea of this distinction is becoming more popular, it is …

Dr. Paulson refutes the charge that Luther is the origin of an ever secularizing culture. In particular, Paulson examines the similarities between …

On this episode, Dr. Paulson addresses the critique that Luther unleashed a slide into meaninglessness on society. Can the origins of secular decline …

In this episode, Paulson discusses the differences between humanist and scholastic dialoge on the limits of freedom. He also outlines how beginning …

Dr. Paulson describes Luther's confidence when writing to Erasmus. This confidence manifested itself in Luther's ability to make firm assertions …

On this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about why theologians have to make distinctions. This conversation is followed up with a reading of the parable of …

Dr. Paulson introduces chapter 5 of Luther's Outlaw God and what it means that Luther will try to "preach to Erasmus." The Bondage of the will marks …

Volume Three of Luther's Outlaw God is finally available for purchase. Dr. Paulson outlines the three volumes and explains why he needed over 800 …

Caleb and Dr. Paulson wrap up their look at Aquinas and Luther on freedom. In particular, they focus on the difference between being freed from the …

Dr. Paulson ties up his outline of Aquinas on free will with a discussion of Romans 6:18. Paulson highlights the distinct differences between Luther …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue their conversation about free will and Thomas Aquinas. Dr. Paulson highlights Aquinas’ assertion that the cost of …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue talking about Thomas Aquinas. This episode focuses on Aquinas' use of "per se" to describe the human will and the need …

Dr. Paulson begins to introduce Thomas Aquinas and how he crafts a story of the Law. Dr. Paulson then talks about how myth, story, and life revolve …

Dr. Paulson outlines the issues with Anselm's propositions on free will. The show ends with a conversation about Christian freedom and service to …

On this episode, Dr. Paulson introduces Anselm's presentation of Concursus or the idea that human creatures cooperate with God and His will. 

Show …

What is the solution to the accusation of the Law? On this episode, Dr. Paulson lays out Anselm's case for a proper use of the intellect in …

Dr. Paulson introduces Anslem and his contributions to Scholastic theology. Paulson briefly discusses concursus, a topic that will be further …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb take a further look at Erasmus and his Annotations of Romans 1:17. How do faith, faithfulness, and trust help us answer the …

Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about Desiderius Erasmus. Erasmus made a great contribution to the reformation with his Greek New Testament and adherence …

Dr. Paulson walks through Luther's Christmas Hymn, From Heaven Above To Earth I Come. He highlights Luther's emphasis on proclaiming the incarnation …

As part of two Christmas episodes, Dr. Paulson talks about the importance of the incarnation. Paulson then looks at the angels in Luke chapter 2 to …

Dr. Paulson discusses contemporary rejections of Martin Luther. After discussing Cardinal Ratzinger’s Spei Salvi, the conversation turns to the …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith as they discuss the impact of Reformation Humanism. On this episode, we outline the importance and …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by Scott Keith to talk about Scholasticism during the Reformation.

Show Notes:

Support the Show

1517.org 

Dr. Paulson and Caleb introduce the idea of necessity in relation to God. This leads us to ask what it means for God to be all mighty and to explore …

Dr. Paulson talks about how the distinction between Israel and Babylon is the Word of God delivered by a preacher. God’s presence is not indicated by …

On this episode, Dr. Paulson talks about how God acts and breaks into history. By his incarnation Christ fulfills history bringing to an end the …

On this episode, Dr. Paulson expands on what Luther called Isaiah’s amen gloss. The leads to further explore God’s calling of the preacher. 

Show …

Caleb and Dr. Paulson are joined by John Hoyum to discuss Isaiah's Amen gloss. Paulson talks about the problems with "going to law with God" and how …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb are joined by John Hoyum to talk about asking God, Why? Why do bad things happen to good people? Paulson explains how typical …

Caleb and Dr. Paulson continue to read Isaiah chapter forty-five. This time, they hone in on the offense of the Gospel and how God overcomes this …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about Isaiah 45:15. ”Truly, you are a God who hides himself, I God of Israel, the Savior.” Dr. Paulson talks about how …

We continue to move into Isaiah and define the terms of holiness and glory.  The conversation leads toward questions about how we access God.

‘Show …

Dr. Paulson talks about Luther's treatment of Isaiah 43. Here we see how God uses sinners to preach forgiveness to other sinners. 

Show Notes:

…

What does it mean for God to be invisible? Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the distinction between visible and invisible. 

Show Notes:

Support the …

Caleb and Dr. Paulson talk about the attributes of God. This episode is about nailing down who God is and more specifically what He says about …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue reading the book of Exodus. This time, Dr. Paulson draws our attention to Luther’s commentary on these verses.

Show …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about God’s assassination attempt against Moses. Dr. Paulson differentiates between the legal method of reading scripture …

Dr. Paulson talks about the second commandment and Moses’ call to Egypt. This leads to talking about the fear of God.

Show Notes:

Support the Show

…

Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the ways people try and use God’s law to secure and confirm election. This conversation leads toward the distinction …

Dr. Paulson and Caleb talk about the methods of unsaying and analogy. This leads to a discussion about Jesus' use of parables.

Show Notes:

Support …

Dr. Paulson talks about the phrase “faith seeking understanding.” The show then focuses on the switch from the analogies of what God is, to where He …

Steve Paulson and Caleb Keith talk about how reformed traditions handle the hidden God. The conversation also touches on the importance of preaching …

Springboarding off of the Leipzig debate, Caleb and Dr. Paulson discuss Luther's thesis that every preacher is called to absolve sins.

Show Notes:

…

Dr. Paulson talks about the significance o the Leipzig Debate and the arguments of John Eck. Eck was a formidable scholastic opponent as challenges …

On this episode, Steve Paulson talks about the difference between defining words and proclaiming them. This leads to a discussion about theological …

Steve Paulson introduces the doctrine of the hidden God. The conversation is followed by exploring Luther's dangerous idea of not just God hidden but …

Steven Paulson introduces the necessary theological topics for investigating Lutheran theology and its evangelical aim. These topics layout the …

Subscribe to the 1517 Podcast Network’s newest show, featuring Steven Paulson. The Outlaw God podcast is about how God reveals himself through the …