Oct 25, 2021
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 that God does not have a blind eye of compassion but instead fulfills the law in Christ.
Oct 18, 2021
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? Luther asserts that God does not soften the law but demands it be filled perfectly.
Oct 11, 2021
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 the critical New Testament that identified the problems with penance.
Oct 4, 2021
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 justification. Specifically that God's justice is not primarily about fairness.