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  • Method of Mysticism
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Stephen Paulson and Caleb Keith look into the complexities of Martin Luther's relationship with mysticism, exploring how Luther's views diverge from traditional mysticism. They discuss the nature of mysticism, the role of the law and gospel, and the significance of tribulation in the Christian journey. The conversation also touches on the sacraments, the importance of hearing God's voice, and the implications of Moses sermond to Israel and Paul's sermon at the Areopagus.

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    41 mins
  • Finding the Unknown God
    Jul 3 2025
    In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Stephen Paulson and Caleb Keith explore the themes of divine election, the search for the unknown God, and humans attempts of understanding God through mysticsm. They discuss the contrasting views of Erasmus and Luther on election, the significance of Paul's sermon at the Areopagus, and how mysticism has influenced Lutheran thought. The conversation emphasizes the importance of preaching and the certainty of God's promises in contrast to the uncertainty of human understanding.

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    Not Yet Known
  • A Right Sacrifice
    Jun 27 2025

    What is the right sacrifice before God? Dr. Paulson continues to examine Cain and Able in an effort to refute the notion that the difference between the two was a result of the correct use of free will. Paulson argues that Luther rightly demonstrates that the difference was between faith and works.

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    47 mins
  • Cain and Abel
    Jun 19 2025

    Dr. Paulson opens up an examination of the story of Cain and Abel. Here at the first murder, there are lessons to be learned about why free will is a fiction and how no man can appraoch God through the law. After his attempted sacrafice fails, Cain's anger and desporation leads him away from God.

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    47 mins
  • The Sandbox
    Jun 10 2025

    Dr. Paulson discusses the difference between free will and dominion over creation. Here, the conversation turns to Genesis, but it demonstrates how Luther explained that Adam and Eve were not exercising free will but rather utilizing the gift of dominion over creation.

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    55 mins
  • Imagine The World Before The Fall
    May 28 2025

    Dr. Paulson continues to analyze the appeal Erasmus makes to Sirach in chapter 15. Here, Erasmus speculates, creating an internally consistent logic about free will, creation, and sin. Though his speculation may be consistent, Luther aptly demonstrates how Scripture does not support it.

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    41 mins
  • Where There Is Law There Is Free Will
    May 22 2025

    This week, Dr. Paulson outlines Erasmus' bold claim that the existence of the law necessitates human free will. Erasmus begins to argue against the clarity of Scripture and advocates for looking at Sirach chapter 15 to examine the relationship between the law and free will. Paulson demonstrates how Luther used the Scriptures to prove this theory wrong.

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    50 mins
  • There Is No Sin Where There Is No Law
    May 15 2025

    This episode begins an examination of the Apostle Paul's proclamation that where there is no law, there is no sin. From here, Dr. Paulson will examine Erasmus and Luther as they consider what it means to be free and what, if any, glimpse can be gathered from looking back to Eden.

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    44 mins