On today's program, I gave an overview of the doctrine of justification as it is taught in the Lutheran scholastics. This is a follow up to the programs on the Ordo Salutis and on the Grace of the Holy Spirit.

On today's program I began discussing some of the specific issues related to the order of salvation. I talked about the definition of grace, and the different forms of grace in the Christian life.

I was joined by Pastor Lewis Polzin to discuss chapter three of Henry Eyster Jacob's book "A Summary of the Christian Faith" on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

Today's program was more in the format of a seminary lecture than a normal podcast. I discussed the importance of the ordo salutis, the nature of contemporary objections to the idea, and finally gave a brief overview of the various aspects of the order of salvation.

On today's program I interviewed Dr Joel Biermann on his recent book "A Case for Character." We discussed virtue ethics, Law and Gospel reductionism, Escondido theology, and many other topics.

On today's program, I gave an overview of American Lutheran history, and mentioned some of the most important figures within American Lutheran history.