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We're back with season 3, episode 3. In it, we read from The Spirituality of the Cross by Gene Veith, Jr.. We discuss confidence from Holy Communion, the unworthy manner is explained, & the goodness of material means. In addition, we celebrate and learn how time & eternity meets at the Lord's Table. Indeed, Christ for us! Enjoy!

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Welcome back! This is Season 3, episode 2A. As promised, this is one the short talks that will supplement each episode. In it, FLAME addresses the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Lord Supper Differences, Cannibalism, & the Unworthy Manner. Enjoy!

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We are back in the book, Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism.
Season 3, episode 2 discusses:
1. The communal nature of the Lord's Supper. This holy meal not only strengthens our faith but unites us as a family. Jesus meets us with forgiveness and family fellowship.
2. The hunger for revival as expressed in the Asbury Revival. And what it may reveal about our longing for the nearness of God. That in which the Lord's Supper also satisfies.
3. The 1500+ year teaching of the Mystical Union of the Lord's Supper that the majority of Christians hold. We listen to the song, That Long from the EP, Christ For You.  Which further builds that case. 

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Welcome back! This is Season 3, episode 1A. As promised, this is one the short talks that will supplement each episode. Let's turn our attention to Numbers 21:4-9 and see God's instruction to look to His word to receive life.  Although, this passage is not a Sacramental one, it helps us understand how to receive the Sacraments. God's visible word. We look to His word of promise however He says to. Enjoy!

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We! Are! Back! Happy New Year!!! Welcome to season 3!!! In episode one  we revisit the book, Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism.  The subject at hand is the Lord's Supper.  The prevailing view is that the Sacrament of the Altar is memorial or symbolic in nature. Yet, biblically and according to church history, Christ is bodily present, in, with, and under the bread and wine.  He promises to never leave us nor forsake us. He promises to forgive us of our sin. According to Matthew 26:26,  He keeps those promises at the Lord's Table, bodily. "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”  And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you,  for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." What an amazing promise. Such a comfort!

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Recently I sat down with Cortez, aka, Vivid Cortez from Vivid Core Media to discuss an array of things related to my Lutheran journey. From criticism, the comment section, to backlash from Calvinist & more. ​

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In this episode, FLAME continues expanding on his thoughts and intentions found in the EP, Extra Nos. The interlude, "Good Works" is the subject at hand.  In addition, the reading from, The Genius Of Luther's Theology  by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand proceeds. Finally, FLAME offers commentary from the book related to the freedom and assurance we have as creatures who simply receive from our Creator, God. From creation to redemption, humans are made to receive life. These truths function to alleviate the insecurities of inadequacy and human weakness that so strongly clings to our consciences.  They ward off the ever looming attacks of anxiety and fear the old Adam threatens us with. In Christ we are free!

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In this episode, FLAME continues expanding on his thoughts and intentions found in the EP, Extra Nos. The interlude, "Good Works" is the subject at hand.  In addition, the reading from, The Genius Of Luther's Theology  by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand proceeds. Finally, FLAME offers commentary from the book related to the freedom and assurance we have as creatures who simply receive from our Creator, God. From creation to redemption, humans are made to receive life. These truths function to alleviate the insecurities of inadequacy and human weakness that so strongly clings to our consciences.  They ward off the ever looming attacks of anxiety and fear the old Adam threatens us with. In Christ we are free! 

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FLAME discuss the relevance of Lutheran thought for contemporary times. Particularly, concerning rap Culture, reimagining Christianity,  community  impact, & Lutheran strengths related to the way forward.

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The fear of judgment dominated the Medieval Church. In theology and Christian culture. Similarly, in contemporary times many fear judgement, exposer, or being canceled. Perhaps not for religious reasons but the experience is similar. One is left with a troubled conscience. Fear, anxiety, pride or despair all result from this concern. The solution ultimately is found in being rightly oriented with Creator and creature. Christ Jesus makes this possible, by faith alone. Join Flame as he continues to unpack the central doctrine of justification by faith. The reading is from Robert Kolb and Charles Arand's, The Genius of Luther's Theology. Enjoy!
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The righteousness of faith, which God imputes to us through Christ without works, . . . is a merely passive righteousness. . . . For here
we work nothing, render nothing to God; we only receive and permit someone else to work in us, namely, God. Therefore it is appropriate to call the righteousness of faith or Christian righteousness "passive. This is a righteousness hidden in a mystery, which the world does not
understand. In fact, Christians themselves do not adequately understand it or grasp it in the midst of their temptations. Therefore it must always be taught and continually exercised.
Luther, "Lectures on Galatians, 1531-1535"

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