It’s a scary thing to ask a hard theological question. It makes you vulnerable in a lot of ways and yet when that question is asked into he church it seems like it is most often left unanswered. On today’s episode we talk about the culture of the local church and its fear of having questions raised and just a few of the reasons why they avoid questions. You can get in touch with me via Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @Grumpybaptist.

Brainwashed for Jesus is a show about spiritual deconstruction. It's about taking the Christian culture out of Christian faith and asking, "Is this real? Is this really what Jesus taught?" A lot of this series will be focused on my own personal experienced but I would love to interact with you and hear your experiences. I'm not trying to be a guide for your spiritual deconstruction, just a friend who is walking down his own path of faith.

You can get in touch with me via Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @Grumpybaptist

Why did Martin Luther nail his 95 Theses? It was upon studying the book of Romans that he did this and perhaps this text is the one that sealed his conviction. This text says everything you need to know about why the Reformers risked their lives for the truth of the Solas. I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

Who are the descendants of Abraham? Is it Israel or the Church? Is there a difference? Today we’re going t9 begin to wrestle with these questions that will continue to be evaluated throughout the rest of this epistle. I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

Legalism, we’ve all seen it and perhaps you’ve experienced the ugly side of it. On today’s episode of Marking Up the Word we will find out why legalism is such a brutal system and why Paul says it is contrary to the Gospel. As we do so, we’ll also begin to discuss who really are Abraham’s descendants. I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

Is Abraham’s Blessing for us today? Paul is in the business of destroying idols and he continues to do so by showing that both Abraham and David were unable to justify themselves through their acts of obedience, rather they believed avid and that was a blessing to them. As Paul explains how Abraham as justified by faith, he shows that the blessing God gave him was for all of us - all those who believe. I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

What does it mean that Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness? How does belief and the imputation of Christ’s righteousness work? As we discuss this passage, we are reminded how desperate we are for the righteousness of Christ. I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

We all would most likely say that salvation is not through works, but do we really believe that? Do you get the credit for your salvation? I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist. Soli Deo Gloria!

Just a little update on the schedule for the study series. I’ll be uploading a study every Wednesday moving forward. Thanks!

Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement correct? Today we’re back in Romans 3 examining the “acropolis” of this epistle - Romans 3:25. Paul just told us that the redemption offered through Jesus Christ is the only path toward salvation from the wrath he’s discussed in chapters 1-3, but “How?” How can Jesus’ redemption save anyone? How can our guilt be atoned for after everything we’ve discussed so far? I pray this study is a help to you. You can reach out to me on Twitter @Deanlentini or Instagram @GrumpyBaptist . Soli Deo Gloria!

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