Martin Luther referred to Philip’s Loci Communes as “one of the clearest statements of the Christian religion ever written.” With this in mind, pastors Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Philip Melancthon’s Loci on the power of the law and the gospel.  What is the power of the Law? What distinguishes God’s Word of Law from human definitions of the law?
Text: Commonplaces: Loci Communes 1521 by Philip Melanchthon
Show Notes:

* Albrecht Peters episodes on the Catechism
* A Mind like Sherlock Holmes

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66: Philip Melanchthon – The Power of the Law






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Pastors Gillespie and Riley wrap us their series on Norman Nagel’s “Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper.” For this final episode, they read and discuss Luther’s battle with Andreas Karlstadt about Christ Spirited Away.
Text: Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, Norman Nagel, p. 189
Show Notes:

* Selected Sermons of Norman Nagel: From Valparaiso to St. Louis
* In the Name of Jesus: Sermons by Norman E. Nagel
* Werner Elert – Eucharistic Fellowship in the First Four Centuries (ALAG #64)
* This Is My Body: Luther’s Contention for the Real Presence in the Sacrament of the Altar, Hermann Sasse (ALAG #65)
* Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley
* Gillespie’s Coffee
* Ergot poisoning
* Muppet’s Bohemian Rhapsody
* Banned Books Podcast

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76: Norman Nagel – Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, pt. 4

Pastors Gillespie and Riley again read and discuss Norman Nagel’s work: Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. This episode, the word, the sign, and the efficacy of the Lord’s Supper.
Text: Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, Norman Nagel, p. 161
Show Notes:

* Selected Sermons of Norman Nagel: From Valparaiso to St. Louis
* In the Name of Jesus: Sermons by Norman E. Nagel
* Werner Elert – Eucharistic Fellowship in the First Four Centuries (ALAG #64)
* This Is My Body: Luther’s Contention for the Real Presence in the Sacrament of the Altar, Hermann Sasse (ALAG #65)
* Preorder “Crucifying Religion” by Riley
* Gillespie’s Coffee

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75: Norman Nagel – Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, pt. 3

Pastors Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Norman Nagel’s work: Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper. This episode, our relation to Christ in the Supper.
Text: Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, Norman Nagel, p. 168
Show Notes:

* Selected Sermons of Norman Nagel: From Valparaiso to St. Louis
* In the Name of Jesus: Sermons by Norman E. Nagel
* Werner Elert – Eucharistic Fellowship in the First Four Centuries (ALAG #64)
* This Is My Body: Luther’s Contention for the Real Presence in the Sacrament of the Altar, Hermann Sasse (ALAG #65)
* Preorder “Crucifying Religion” by Riley
* Gillespie’s Coffee

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74: Norman Nagel – Luther’s Understanding of Christ in the Lord’s Supper, pt.2

Pastors Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion with Philip Melancthon on the power of the Gospel from his Loci Communes. This week, what is righteousness?
Text: Commonplaces: Loci Communes 1521 by Philip Melanchthon, p. 86
Show Notes:

* Episode #66 – The Power of the Law pt.1
* Episode #67 – The Power of the Law pt.2
* Episode #68 – The Power of the Law pt.3
* Episode #69 – The Power of the Gospel pt.1
* Episode #70 – The Power of the Gospel pt.2

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71: Philip Melanchthon – The Power of the Gospel, part 3: Justification and Faith

This week, pastors Gillespie and Riley wrap up their reading and discussion of Philip Melanchthon’s Loci Communes on the power of the law. How does God use his word of law to curb our sinful urges and cravings, drive us to Jesus for salvation, and instruct Christians in their vocations?
Text: Commonplaces: Loci Communes 1521 by Philip Melanchthon, p. 81f
Show Notes:

* Episode #66
* Episode #67
* Higher Things Podcasts

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66: Philip Melanchthon – The Power of the Law

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