The Church (Articles VII and VIII (IV)We don't always understand that what is the church was answered differently in the time of the Reformation than it is now. However, there are things we can learn about how the reformers addressed this topic and still lessons we need to (re)learn.

Part 2 of the discussion on the Apology (Defense) of the Augsburg confession.

Love and Law Explained

We cover the first part of Article V(III) of the Apology of the Augsburg Confession "Love and Fulfilling the Law"

Living Justified – The Practical Impact of JustificationSegment 1: The Comfort of Justification Assurance of salvation – no dependence on our worksComfort in Christ’s completed work on the cross (John 19:30)Personal peace knowing justification is secure (Romans 5:1)Segment 2: Justification and Our Relationships How justification transforms our relationships: humility, forgiveness, and reconciliationPractical examples: forgiving as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13)Building church communities centered on grace, not legalismSegment 3: Responding to Challenges and Objections Addressing the accusation that justification promotes sinfulness (Romans 6:1-4)Maintaining balance between freedom and responsibilityHow justification shapes our approach to evangelism and witnessingSegment 4: Justification in Daily Life and Decision-MakingExamples of living justified in vocation, work, and personal ethicsEncouraging grace-centered rather than performance-driven livingFreedom from guilt and performance anxiety in daily tasksQuestions for Application and ReflectionWhat areas of your life might change if you more deeply embraced the truth of justification by grace?How can understanding justification help you handle failure and success in daily life?

Understanding Justification – The Heart of the GospelSegment 1: Historical Context

Background: Reformation context, why justification became centralPhilip Melanchthon’s defense against Roman Catholic misunderstandingsBrief comparison: Lutheran view vs. Catholic viewSegment 2: The Lutheran Definition of JustificationJustification by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9)Key biblical passages: Romans 3:21-28, Romans 4:1-8Christ’s righteousness credited to believersThe role of faith as the means (instrument) of receiving justificationSegment 3: Common Misunderstandings and Clarifications Misinterpretations of faith as a workDistinction between justification and sanctificationRole of good works in a justified believer's life (Ephesians 2:10)Questions for Application and Reflection How does understanding justification by faith alone impact your daily Christian living?Why is it important to maintain the distinction between justification and sanctification in your faith life?Wrap-Up and Preview of Next Episode

Pastor Will Harley are back to apologize for what we believe, but we're not sorry. We introduce the Apology of the Augsburg Confession, and go through Articles I-III (God, Original Sin, and Christ)

Recast of episode aired 1-13-2021

We don't want to pour more fuel in the fire that surrounds us today. But, it needs to be said that Christians are called to interact with the government and society in a vastly different way. Today we welcome back Don and discuss the joys of living our vocations as called children of God through Jesus. What does that mean for us in this changing society?

Recast of an episode aired 12-18-2020.

Today, Will, talks about Article 15, 21, 24 of the Augsburg Confession. This means we get the opportunity to talk about Church Rites, Saints, and the Mass. Hopefully, this will answer some of your questions about any of those topics.

Recast of an episode aired 12-11-2020

Today Will talks about the importance of confession and absolution. What a great time to see what our Savior Jesus has done for us and how we can share that with someone who really needs to hear that their sins are gone, they are forgiven. Join us for the conversation.

Recast of an episode aired 12-4-2020

Today, Will talks about Church. What is the mark of the church? What is the difference between the visible church and the invisible church? Well if you ever wondered why certain things in Lutheran churches remain the same or why we don't have fellowship with other church bodies that believe differently. This is where it all begins. Let's talk about the church.