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February 2015

February 10, 2015

Are Good Works Necessary for Salvation?

Mark Jones briefly responded to my post in which I critiqued his book Antinomianism. His...

February 07, 2015

When Preaching the Law-Get Specific!

One of the distinctive marks of Lutheran preaching is the emphasis on law and gospel,...

February 06, 2015

The Problem with Mark Jones’ Fight Against Antinomianism

I've followed the writings of Mark Jones on Reformation 21 since he began writing on...

February 05, 2015

There is No Covenant of Works

In traditional Reformed federal theology, a distinction is made between a covenant of works and...

February 04, 2015

The Error of Legalism and Antinomianism

It has often been said that legalism and antinomianism are two opposite poles of theology...

February 03, 2015

Important Theologians: Revere Franklin Weidner

I'm beginning a series on important theologians who have influenced my own life and theology....

January 2015

January 31, 2015

I’m Not a Pietist

As readers of my blog and listeners to my podcast know, I've been doing some...

January 31, 2015

The Second and Third Uses of the Law: Coram Deo-Coram Mundo

One of the distinctive characteristics of Lutheran theology in contradistinction to Reformed theology is the...

January 31, 2015

Episode 32: “Liturgical Variety” — nein oder ja?

While Matt was out on patrol (vehicle pictured above), Pseudepodcasters Trent and Levi were joined...

January 30, 2015

Practical Orthodoxy with David Preus

On today's program I was joined by Rev. David Preus to discuss practical orthodoxy. David...

January 28, 2015

Moral Formation in Christian Worship

One of the contemporary Lutheran theologians that I have been very impressed by is Gifford...

January 27, 2015

Moving to Patheos

The Just and Sinner blog is going to be moving to patheos here. New posts...

January 27, 2015

Law and Gospel and 2KR are Not Competing Paradigms

After the publication of Joel Biermann's recent book A Case for Character (which can be...

January 27, 2015

Herman Bavinck on the Differences Between Lutheran and Reformed Theology

“The difference seems to be conveyed best by saying that the Reformed Christian thinks theologically,...

January 26, 2015

Luther, Zwingli, and the Hermeneutical Principles of the Lutheran (Christian!) Church

I think one of the more entertaining Martin Luther quotes I have read that pertains...

January 25, 2015

Preaching the Two Kinds of Righteousness

A selection from my current work in progress, Hands of Faith: A Historical and Theological...

January 23, 2015

An Interview with Eric Swensson on Pietism

On today's program I interviewed Rev. Eric Swensson on the history and theology of pietism....

January 23, 2015

Book Review of Reclaiming Pietism: Retrieving an Evangelical Tradition

Reclaiming Pietism: Retrieving an Evangelical Tradition by Roger E. Olson and Christian T. Collins Winn...

January 18, 2015

Sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord

Now that it's almost Sunday again, and I'm about to preach on the Confession of...

January 16, 2015

Episode 31: The Lord’s Supper ain’t no buffet-table!

Down a man once again, two-thirds of the Pseudepodcast crew wrapped up a discussion on...

January 14, 2015

Is a Faulty Understanding of Sanctification at the Root of the Worship Wars?

NOTE: The following is being put forth by Nathan Rinne, on behalf of Pastor Holger...

January 14, 2015

From Calvinism to Lutheranism

On today's program I interviewed Josh Brisby who is a recent convert from the Reformed...

January 09, 2015

Episode 30: The benefits of The Sacrament of the Altar

Luther said that three points needed to be discussed when addressing the Sacrament of the...

January 08, 2015

We’ve lost the Messiah!

Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas, on Jesus being left behind at the Temple....

January 07, 2015

Moving to Patheos

Just and Sinner is soon going to be moving to Patheos. I just faxed in...

January 07, 2015

Pietism

On today's program I discussed pietism. I gave some historical context and a brief history...

January 04, 2015

Sermon: Feast of the Holy Innocents

Now that another Sunday is almost here, I'll post my Sunday from last week. Texts:...

December 2014

December 31, 2014

Playing the Pietist Card

A few years ago, Issues ETC. host Todd Wilken wrote a great piece for the...

December 30, 2014

The Doctrine of Angels

On today's program I was joined again by Rev. Lewis Polzin of Trinity Lutheran Church...

December 30, 2014

Sermons for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Christmas Eve: Christmas Day: