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What does it mean to be human? It means to live rightly before God and one another; including the environment. Throughout the ages there have been many attempts to define the human being.  Mostly through philosophy and/or contemporary categories.  The Lutherans Reformers help us rightly define the human creature according to scripture. Join Flame as he continues to unpack the central doctrine of justification by faith. The reading is from Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand's, The Genius of Luther's Theology.
“This is our theology, by which we teach a precise distinction between these two kinds of righteousness, the active and the passive, so that morality and faith, works and grace, secular society and religion may not be confused. Both are necessary, but both must be kept within their limits.
Luther, "Lectures on Galatians, 1531-1535"

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Moving along in Season 2 with episode #3!!! This season will focus on the doctrine of justification. FLAME will unpack the Reformation landmark of justification by faith alone. This episode addresses "law & gospel" which are the two ways God speaks to us through His holy word. If you blur the lines between law and gospel, you will only add a burden to one’s faith and distort the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In addition, FLAME addresses his song "Ordo Salutis" from his EP, "Extra Nos." All centered around justification by faith alone. The reading from this installment is from Gene Veith Jr's: The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals. Tap in!

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Season 2 continues with episode #2!! This season will focus on the doctrine of justification. FLAME will unpack the Reformation landmark of justification by faith alone. This episode addresses “speculation” which is the soul’s attempt to find peace and justification by having all the answers. Speculation will not lead to salvation, however. Oftentimes, it leaves a person empty, unsatisfied, and only raises more and more questions. In addition, FLAME addresses his song "2KR" from his EP, "Extra Nos." All centered around justification by faith alone. The reading from this installment is from Gene Veith Jr's: The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals.
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Welcome to season 2!! This season will focus on the doctrine of justification. FLAME will unpack the Reformation landmark of justification by faith alone. This episode addresses moralism which is the attempt to be a good person. Moralism will not lead to salvation, however. Oftentimes, it leads to masking personal issues and hypocrisy. In addition, FLAME addresses his song “Scattered Tulips” from his EP, “Extra Nos.” All centered around justification by faith alone. The reading from this installment is from Gene Veith Jr.’s: The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals. Enjoy! 

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This is a bonus episode of the collected conversation between FLAME, Mike Real, Lex Lutheran, DJ Code, & Vivid Cortez. In it, they discuss baptism and an array of angels stemming from the freedom and assurance baptism brings. Things such as backsliding, bearing fruit, and the fear of abusing baptism (antinomianism).

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Episode 10 addresses the limited nature of examining one's affections.  It's better to look to your baptism as a means of assurance.  In addition, FLAME reviews his final song,  Let Us Remember feat. Scootie Wop from his EP Word And Water. You can get it here: https://lnk.to/WordAndWater Also, the portion of reading from this installment is from Robert Kolb's book, Teaching God's Children His Teaching: A Guide for the Study of Luther's Catechism.  Finally, FLAME concludes episode 10 discussing baptism's role against temptation and its all encompassing nature of the Christian's life.  Dig in!

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Why did Paul say he was glad he did not baptize many? What does being "baptized into Moses" mean? Does baptism replace circumcision? If Abraham was justified by faith and not circumcision, how can Lutherans claim baptism saves? Is "Spirit Baptism" superior to water baptism? These and many other complex components concerning baptism are confronted head on by Dr. Jordan Cooper and FLAME in this episode. Lock in and learn things about baptism you may have never been confronted with. 

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Episode 8 addresses the controversial topic of infant baptism. Most Christians in America have never grappled with the biblical claim of baby baptism. Or, they have dismissed it due to the grave misunderstanding of what baptism is, according to scripture. In addition, FLAME reviews his song, Mark Them from his current EP, Word And Water, regarding the matter. This week’s reading is from the book, Has American Christianity Failed, by Bryan Wolfmueller. Also, FLAME was inspired to give away a few books. The person who writes the most compelling and comprehensive statement on baptismal regeneration will receive two free books. A paragraph or two is sufficient. No longer than one page. The two giveaways are:

1. Has American Christianity Failed by Bryan Wolfmueller

2. Baptized Into Christ: A Guide to the Christian Life by Jordan Cooper

For those who want to read further into the historicity of infant baptism, I’d recommend:
1. Infant Baptism In the First Four Centuries by Joachim Jeremias 
2. The Origins of Infant Baptism by Joachim Jeremias

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This installment is a response to episode 7 on Spirit Baptism and Pentecost, from Acts 2.  In it, FLAME addressing misconceptions from some in his comment sections. The book of Acts is unique. The term, "redemptive historic uniqueness" has been used to describe its nature. Many have questions concerning the varying descriptions of the givings of the Holy Spirit. As well as, the varying descriptions of baptism's oder in connection with the giving of the Holy Spirit.  In some cases, the Holy Spirit is given through baptism. In other cases, person's were baptized but had not received the Holy Spirit until the Apostles laid hands on them. FLAME aims to bring clarity to this concern. Also, he sets out to prove that the varying order of things does not mean one must experience a second and more superior baptism. Known as, "Spirit Baptism." Enjoy!

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As promised, FLAME is addressing the notion of "Spirit Baptism." Some have stated there is a need for a superior baptism to water baptism. Others have stated "Spirit Baptism" replaces water baptism. Either way, both notions are incorrect. In this segment, FLAME will explain the origin, definition, and error of what some call, "Spirit Baptism." The article, THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT is  available here: https://lutheranmissions.org/the-baptism-of-the-holy-spirit/ Enjoy!

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