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Oh, wow... that's an intense line of questioning. Gillespie and Riley discuss the vital distinction between the righteousness of works and faith in Martin Luther's "The Bondage of The Will." In this episode, it's Abraham, Paul, and the destruction of all our good and virtuous works. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of the World    Show Notes:  Free edition of “the Bondage of the Will” Episode #86, #87, #88, #99 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee

Gotta rip the bandaid off now. You’ll thank us later. Gillespie and Riley continue to read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, reading the Bible categorically, doing theology categorically, and why rejecting election is rejecting Christ and his gifts. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Free Choice is of the World Show Notes:  Free edition of “the Bondage of the Will” Episode #86, #87, #88 Warrior Priest Podcast Lutheran Insulter — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as al

Look: You’ve Got Two Choices, Well, Maybe One... Or None. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Martin Luther’s work on The Bondage of The Will. This week, the discussion focuses on where there’s room for choice [as regards to our salvation] when right and left-hand kingdoms are already ruled by Christ and Satan. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, The Two Kingdoms Show Notes:  “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Free edition of “the Bondage of the Will” Episode #86, #87 Warrior Priest Podcast C.S. Lewis - Screwtape Letters — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerf

What I Choose Is My Choice! Gillespie and Riley continue their reading and discussion of Luther’s treatise on the bound will. This episode, what happens when God’s election of sinners in Christ Jesus is de-emphasized? Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion Show Notes:  “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Free edition of “the Bondage of the Will” Episode #86 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roas

You Want The Truth? You Can’t Handle The Truth! Gillespie and Riley begin their series on "The Bondage of The Will," one of only two books Martin Luther wrote that he claimed were worth preserving. In this episode, we begin at the end. Text: Bondage of the Will, Martin Luther, Conclusion Show Notes:  “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Free edition of “the Bondage of the Will” — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformatio

Sane People Would Pay Top Dollar for This Kind of Podcast. Gillespie, Riley, and special guest Chad Bird read from his book, "Your God is Too Glorious." They then discuss baptism, suffering, and vocation. Text: Chad Bird, “Your God is Too Glorious,” Chapter 10, p. 171. Show Notes:  “Crucifying Religion” by Riley — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast

I’m spiritual, not Spiritual. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. This week, we discuss how to sort out gifts we give ourselves and gifts given by God. Text: Norman E. Nagel, “The Spirit’s Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth” Concordia Journal XVIII (July 1992), 234-243.  Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Solid Declaration - Good Works J.S. Bach in Japan - Uwe Siemon-Netto — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't for

There was Gospel, and blood, and he killed a guy with a trident. Gillespie and Riley continue hijacking their podcast to honor their spiritual father, Norman Nagel. Text: Norman E. Nagel, “The Spirit’s Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth” Concordia Journal XVIII (July 1992), 230-243.  Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley The Book of Concord - The Large Catechism The Astonished Heart series Riley’s “Forgiveness Is The Foundation” article More writings and presentations from Dr. Nagel — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support th

Gillespie and Riley hijack their own podcast to pay tribute to their theological hero, Norman Nagel. Text: Norman E. Nagel, “The Spirit’s Gifts in the Confessions and in Corinth” Concordia Journal XVIII (July 1992), 230-243.  Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley The Soul of Christianity — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Reformation Roast

This Is The End... Gillespie and Riley wrap up their discussion of John Bunyan’s story about the Pilgrim’s Progress. This week, we get apocalyptic. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Past Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” episodes: #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79, #80 Perelandra - Space Trilogy - C.S. Lewis Paradise City - Guns n’ Roses Christian History Almanac Santiago de Compostela — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't

What about the reality we left behind? Gillespie and Riley get to the last chapter of The Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, baptism, carrot on a stick Jesus, and why verbs matter. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Perseverance of the saints Past Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” episodes: #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78, #79 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coff

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fu... wait, wrong story! Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. This week, giants, good friends, and more cages. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Past Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” episodes: #73, #74, #75, #76, #77, #78 Kierkegaard - Parables — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffei

Despite all my rage, I’m still just a baptized sinner in a cage. Gillespie and Riley respond to a listener request about The Pilgrim’s Progress. This week, we go back to the Interpreter’s House to see about a man in a cage—the Bible, Jesus, and the problem with cages. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Larry Norman - I’d Wish We’d All Been Ready Gustav Wingren - Luther on Vocation — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the w

Get it all together and put it in a backpack, all your vanity, so it’s together. Gillespie and Riley read The Pilgrim's Progress and discuss the "both-and" of Vanity Fair for Christians. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Warrior Priest Podcast Assumption of Mary Foxe's Book of Martyrs Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee

So we bailed on that reality and we came to this one. Gillespie and Riley continue to discuss The Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, why fight demons when God will do it for you? Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Past Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” episodes: #73, #74, #75 — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the

Life... say this out loud with an aspirational sigh. Gillespie and Riley continue their series on Pilgrim's Progress. This episode, the cross, present-tense Jesus, and getting the direction right. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Ernst Becker, “Denial of Death” Warrior Priest Podcast — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and

Gillespie and Riley read and discuss John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." This week, chapter one and two, The City of Destruction and Interpreter's House. We talk more about our need for a present tense Jesus, the limits of allegory, and why Jesus isn't a good example for us to follow. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Puritans (wiki)   — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't f

Gillespie and Riley read and discuss John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." This week, chapter one, The City of Destruction. We talk about apocalyptic literature, our old friend Plato, the necessity of a real present tense Jesus, and why Riley's version of The Pilgrim's Progress would be a pamphlet. Text: The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English Hardcover – 1979 Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Wit (play) - HBO version Stabat mater Runaway Bunny Where the Wild Things Are Puritans (wiki)   — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural

Gillespie and Riley again read and discuss C.S. Lewis' The Joyful Christian. This episode, the Incarnation. Do we go far enough with Jesus' incarnation, to where He wants us to go with him? Text: “The Joyful Christian,” C.S. Lewis, p. 50-52  Show Notes:  Order “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram On the Incarnation, episodes #1, #2, #3 Theosis — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs and especially the 1517 Ref

Gillespie and Riley read and discuss C.S. Lewis' meditation on the Fall into Sin. They go deep into the subjects of free will, dualism, retributive justice, and why discussing sin isn't as easy as we'd like. Text: “The Joyful Christian,” C.S. Lewis, p. 48-50 Show Notes:  Preorder “Crucifying Religion” by Riley Donavon Riley on 1517, FB, and Instagram Fear Inoculum Jack White and Jack Black True Crime Story — Questions? Comments? Show Ideas? Send them to us at BannedBooks@1517.org. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show in Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books-podcast/id1370993639?mt=2. We’re proud to be part of 1517 Podcasts, a network of shows dedicated to delivering Christ-centered content through weekly, monthly, and seasonal audio platforms. Our podcasts cover a multitude of content, from Christian doctrine, apologetics, cultural engagement, and powerful preaching. Support the work of 1517 today. And as always, don't forget Gillespie's coffee for your caffeinated needs