Casting Nets Podcast

What are you looking for in your church family? Rules and rule keepers? What if they're a bunch of hypocrites and rule breakers? When disillusioned about church or church member behavior, let's get back to the basics of what the church is all about, the Gospel's comfort in as many ways as possible: Baptism, Lord's Supper, Keys, and Confession. Even when the church excommunicates it's about the Gospel. Join ...

Join us as we continue our discussion on four short and monumentally important articles in the Smalcald Articles. (Sin, The Law, Repentance, and the Gospel). We take some time to talk about the only sin Lutherans take seriously: original sin. Part IIIArticle I - Of Sin.Article II - Of the Law.Article III - Of Repentance.Article IV - Of the Gospel.Next Time:Article V - Of Baptism.Article VI - Of the Sacrament of the Altar.Article VI...

Join us as we note the differences in style and scope between Luther's passionate, dogmatic Article IV and Melanchthon's measured, analytical Treatise, making for a compelling episode.

Smalcald Articles: Part 2 Article IV - Of the Papacy.

The Power Primacy of The Pope

Next time

• Part IIIArticle I - Of Sin.
• Article II - Of the Law
• Article III - Of Repentance.
• Article IV - Of the Gospel.

coming up:

• Article V - Of Baptism.
• Article...

We introduce the Smalcald Articles, a document with a significantly different tone than the Augsburg Confession and its Apology (Defense) . We will begin by setting the historical context, covering the founding and purpose of the Schmalkaldic League League, the political side of things with Emperor Charles V, and the state of Martin Luther's health at this time. We also will cover the first Part of the Smalcald Articles.Part I ...

In this episode, we finish up the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XVIII (Article 18) on Free will, Article XIX (Article 19) on the Cause of sin, and Article XX (Article 20) Good Works. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran reformers, and the theological significance today. We also wrap up our thoughts and takeaways from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. What were your take...

In this episode, we take and inwardly digest communion and the mass, from the Apology of the Augsburg Confession: Article XXII (22) on receiving communion in both kinds and Article XXIV (24) on the nature of the Mass. We'll explore the historical context, the key arguments of the Lutheran reformers, and the theological significance today.https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-wors...

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Apology of the Augsburg Confession (Article 14, 15)Human Traditions a. the issue b. the theological heart c. what does God say d. that pastoral concernPolitical Order a. the issue b. the theological heart (two kingdoms) c. corrected misuses d. practical implicationsUnity between the two a. freedom within the Gospel b. protecting of the conscience c. exalting Christ as true Mediator and Savio...

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 ...

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’...