A weekly discussion of theology from a Lutheran perspective.
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Defining Papal Infallibility: The Maximal Infallibility Position of Manning
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This second in our series on Papal infallibility explores the maximal infallibility position taken by Henry Edward Manning.By Jordan B Cooper
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The Doctrine of Human Rights According to F.J. Stahl
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This continuation of our discussion of the thought of Lutheran political philosopher Friedrich Julius Stahl covers his conception of rights.By Jordan B Cooper
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The Doctrine of Election (Formula of Concord Article XI)
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This final talk in our series on the Formula of Concord covers the Lutheran doctrine of predestination as differentiated from that of the Calvinists.By Jordan B Cooper
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The Descent Into Hell and Adiaphora (Formula of Concord Articles IX-X)
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This episode continues our discussion of the Formula of Concord as I discuss the descent of Christ into hell and the controversy surrounding adiaphora.By Jordan B Cooper
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The Communication of Attributes (FC VIII)
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This program discusses article eight of the Formula of Concord in which the relationship between the divine and the human natures in Christ is discussed. This program covers the debates between Lutheran and Reformed theologians on the communication of majesty.
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Christ's Presence in the Lord's Supper (FC VII)
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This next part in the series of talks on the Formula of Concord addresses the debates surrounding the nature of Jesus's presence in the Lord's Supper.
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A Christian Approach to the Relationship Between Theology and Philosophy (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 4)
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This fourth lecture in a series on modern thought discusses how Christians should view the relationship between theology and philosophy, or faith and reason.
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Poststructuralism and the End of Modernity (What's Wrong with the Modern World 3)
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This third talk in the What's Wrong with the Modern World series addresses the end of modernity and the rise of postmodernity.
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How Modern Philosophy Shaped the World (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 2)
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This is the second lecture in a series of talks on the ideas of modernity. In this talk, I discuss Rene Descartes.
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The Rise of Skepticism (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 1)
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This is the first of five talks I gave on the problems with modern thought and how Lutherans should respond to these challenges. Here I discuss Pierre Charron and the birth of modern skepticism.
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This is a talk I gave to the Graduate Christian Fellowship at Cornell University on the subject of beauty.
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This continuation of our study of the Formula of Concord addresses controversies related to the third use of the law.
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The Distinction Between Law and Gospel (FC V)
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This continuation of our study of the Formula of Concord overviews the distinction between the law and the gospel in light of debates among second generation Lutherans.
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Are Good Works Necessary for Salvation? (FC Article IV)
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This fourth part of our series on the Formula of Concord address the relationship between good works and salvation.
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A Lutheran Response to Modernity (What's Wrong with Modern Thought 5)
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This is the final lecture in the What's Wrong with Modern Thought series, in which I provide a Lutheran response to the basic questions and challenges of modernity.
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Judith Butler's Ideology of Gender Performativy (Makers of the Modern World)
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This continuation of the Makers of the Modern World series examines the theories of gender theorist Judith Butler on gender which stands behind much modern confusion on the issue.
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The Righteousness of Faith (FC Article III)
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This episode discusses article three of the Formula of Concord on the nature of the righteousness of God and justifying faith.
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A Discussion of Regime Change by Patrick Deneen
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This episode is a discussion of Roman Catholic political philosopher Patrick Deneen's book Regime Change.
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This part of our Just & Sinner essentials series discusses the life and theology of Martin Luther.
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Is Conversion the Result of Human Free Will? (Formula of Concord Article II)
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This second part in our series on the Formula of Concord addresses the topic of free will in relation to the conversion of the sinner.
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A Response to Bishop Barron on Justification
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This program is a response to Bishop Barron's criticisms of Martin Luther's understanding of justification sola fide.
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The Flacian Controversy (Formula of Concord Article I)
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This video is a discussion of the Flacian controversy and the results of that as discussed in the Formula of Concord. This is the first in a series of programs on the Formula.
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This is the final in a series of lectures on the Solas of the Reformation. In this talk, I discuss God's glory.
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This is the fifth in a series of lectures on the solas of the Reformation. I discuss the Christocentric character of Lutheran theology.
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This is the fourth in a series of talks on the solas of the Reformation. This talk discusses the semi-Pelagian controversy and the Council of Orange, and how that connects to the Lutheran Reformation.
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This is the third of my talks on the five solas of the Reformation. In this talk, I discuss my transition from the Reformed to the Lutheran church and some differences between these two branches of the Protestant Reformation.
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This is the second lecture in a series on the five solas of the Reformation. I discuss the role and authority of Scripture and tradition.
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What's Wrong with the Modern Conception of Rights?
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This is a talk I delivered at Cornell University on the topic of rights. I contrast a classical Christian approach (using Petrus Nakskow and Friedrich Julius Stahl) with a post-Enlightenment view.
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This show is a talk I gave on the subject of justification by faith alone in Denmark at the 2024 ECHO conference. This is part of a series of talks on the Solas of the Reformation.
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Is the Christian Forgiven of Past, Present, and Future Sins at the Moment of Conversion?
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This is a paper I originally wrote for a book which was canceled. It addresses the nature of forgiveness and justification in relation to conversion and daily repentance.
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Luther's Contribution of the Two Kinds of Righteousness
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This is a talk first delivered at ETS in Denver in 2022 on the subject of the two kinds of righteousness in Luther's theology.
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The Church, the State, and the Pope (ACXXVIII)
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This final episode of the Augsburg Confession series addresses the role of the church and state.
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The Doctrine of God: A Defense of Classical Christian Theism
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This episode is a discussion of my newest book The Doctrine of God: A Defense of Classical Christian Theism.
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This continuation of our Augsburg Confession series covers the subject of monasticism from a Lutheran approach.
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Private Confession (AC Article XXV)
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This continuation of the Augsburg Confession series addresses the practice of private confession, penance, and absolution.
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This is a talk I gave at Our Redeemer LCMS in Smithfield, RI on trends in the church, and why the world needs the Lutheran Reformation.
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The Life and Times of Friedrich Julius Stahl
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This program is an overview of the life and historical context of the Lutheran political philosopher Friedrich Julius Stahl. It is the first in a series that will be overviewing his ideas.
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How Roman Catholicism Led to the Enlightenment
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This program is a defense of Lutheranism in response to the charges that the Enlightenment and modernity were solely the cause of secularization.
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The Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness, Beauty
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This is an introduction to the transcendentals and their use in classical philosophy and theology.
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An Introduction to Lutheran Theology
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This talk is a follow-up to An Intro to Lutheranism in which I explain the distinctives of Lutheran theology.
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Toward a Comprehensive Theological Anthropology: Revere Franklin Weidner as a Guide
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This is a paper first presented at the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society on theological anthropology in Revere Franklin Weidner.
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This podcast is an overview of Lutheranism. I discuss history, theology, Confessions, and church bodies.
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This part of our Augsburg Confession series addresses the Lutheran approach to the Mass in light of the developments in the medieval period.
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A Continued Discussion of Patrick Deneen's Why Liberalism Failed
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This second part of the discussion of Patrick Deneen's work explores the difference between two different approaches to liberty, and how this understanding impacts how we view the world as Christians.
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This part of our series on the Augsburg Confession covers the topic of marriage and celibacy in light of the Roman requirements for priestly celibacy.
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This is a talk I gave at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown, CT on the Biblical theme of the temple and how it develops from Genesis to Revelation.
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A Discussion of Why Liberalism Failed by Patrick Deneen
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This is the first part of a discussion of Patrick Deneen's book Why Liberalism Failed, which addresses some of the assumptions taken for granted in Enlightenment Liberalism.
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Late Medieval and Reformation Era Heresies
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This part of our walk through anti-Trinitarian heresies explores some ideas of the late medieval period along with anti-Trinitarianism in the era of the Reformation.
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This episode covers the birth of Unitarianism and some of their basic ideas. It is the first of two on Unitarianism in our Trinitarian theology series.
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This continuation of our series on the Trinity discusses the growth and ideas of Unitarianism in the United States, as well as its decline.
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