Aug 30, 2022
In this episode, Paulson looks at Erasmus' worry that Luther's propositions will destroy the sacrament of penance. In response, Luther confirms this fear and attacks penance head-on.
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Aug 22, 2022
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. Here we find the offense of God in the belly of the virgin who comes to take on the sin of the world.
Aug 17, 2022
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 while they remain in sinful places. That is, God enters and dwells in an evil world to fulfill his promises.
Aug 10, 2022
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 goes on to explain Luther's view that God can and will enter even into dung. As support for this idea, Paulson and Luther turn to the prophet Jeremiah.
Aug 2, 2022
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 our speech for the sake of good order. Paulson highlights that Luther would not allow the speech of God in Christ to be suppressed.