Radical Grace/the Lutheran Difference

In this edition of Radical Grace we talk about Baptism and Baptismal regeneration. What is the difference between the common view of Baptism in American Evangelicalism and the Biblical view of Baptism and why is it so important to understand the difference?

Because this is the season of Advent, Pastor decided he wanted to take the hymn Comfort Comfort These My People and talk about the meaning behind the words. As many of you know, our opening bump music features this hymn and this is the focus of our ministry. We wound up talking about the Radical Grace Ministry of speaking to those who sit in darkness and speak to all Jerusalem. We also wound up talking about a mid nineteenth century concept of The Spirit of Diotrophes, this idea that we shouldn’t be causing division over such doctrines as who Jesus is and the like. This is an important discussion because we believe that this speaks to the heart of the tendency of Christians today to not want to talk about important doctrines because they believe the cause division and strife. Sometimes sound doctrine does cause division, but better that than someone living in idolatry.

On this edition of Radical Grace we talk about the interview with Pastor Seth Florentino who, along with his District President and Synodical President, could face time in a Philippino prison for defying an order by a Methodist Judge to give Holy Communion to a rival group of Lutherans. Does all of that sound crazy? Well, it is a bit crazy, and you can hear more about it by listening to the interview. Before the show began Mort and absentee host Troy Curtis got into a discussion about Revelation chapter 20. The way he reads it, when people are thrown into the lake of fire they are instantly snuffed out and there is no eternal punishment. As the host of the show who is always on the lookout for the “live issues” of Christianity, I couldn’t resist making this the topic of the show. Does brother Mort believe in Annihilationism ? And can we set him straight? Can he be transformed by the renewing of his mind? If you haven’t listened an episode of Radical Grace yet, now is the time to start.

Greetings and Welcome to a Special Edition of Radical Grace. Today I have the Reverend Seth Florentino of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in the Philipines, Who has been in the middle of a controversy involving the courts in the Philipines, believe it or not, over Holy Communion. A judge wants Seth and his Synod to Practice open communion with a Rival Lutheran Group, and very likely the Judge will issue a contempt order to have Seth and two other pastors thrown in Jail. All because he stands by the word of God and the Lutheran Confessions.

Some Christians out there are still wondering what blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is and whether or not they have committed it. In this edition of Radical Grace we answer the question that seems to be a live issue for the church at large.

In this edition of Radical Grace we first have a brief discussion on the word Martyr, brother Mort shows us how NOT to talk about Jesus, and the parable of the Ten Minas from Luke 19:11. Listen in amazement as Pastor Held has one of the Pastor crushing head slapping moments.

Barack Obama has won the presidentical campaign, and in this edition of Radical Grace we talk about those who have been chosen by God to lead his people.

In this edition of Radical Grace we talk about something a lot of people have forgotten about. Who is Jesus? After all, he asked his own disciples the very same question, and then built his Church on the answer.

In this edition of Radical Grace we talk about Reformation Day. And Elsie’s cabbage rolls and German beer. And about some guy named Martin Luther

On this edition of Radical Grace Uwe Seimon-Netto joins us to talk about racial divides in the church. We also talked about how the culture seems to have had a moral lobotomy and the role of journalist in the culture as well as the state of journalism today.

In this edition of Radical Grace Pastor Gary and I talk about the Eucharist. Ever since I heard a sermon by the pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Orlando on this subject I have wanted to take up this topic.

Jerry is our board opp. Jerry asked a question. Jerry wanted to know what Radical Grace is. We told him. His spiritual life imploded. End of Story? We also talked about hypocrisy and how people use this as an excuse not to come to Church.

In this edition of Radical Grace we pick up on the topic from last week on Isaiah 55. Also, this broadcast had a few technical issues where parts of the program were lost. If you hear some crackling sounds it is not your iPod or your computer. It is the program itself.

Is there really a problem with Cheap Grace these days? Pastor Greg Leseur of Christ Lutheran Church in Cape Canaveral joins us again as we look at the idea of Cheap Grace and talk about how this might be possible for Christians… if it’s possible at all.

In this edition of Radical Grace we talk about Christian “to do” lists and about fruits of the spirit. Mort Walton makes a return appearance today to mark the 52nd episode of Radical Grace.

On this edition of Radical Grace, in continuing our discussions on Sanctification we talked a bit about Luther’s Smalcald Articles, in particular the Part 3 Article 3 on repentance. Pastor also pointed out some important points from Acts Chapter 6 that give us some insight into what it means to be set apart for God’s work.

In this edition of Radical Grace Pastor Gary and I talk about the role of suffering in Sanctification. This prograam was recorded the day before Hurricane Gustoff made landfall near New Orleans on September 1st.

A discussion on how much glory should we give God and the parable of the 10 Virgins.

In this edition of Radical Grace, we spend some time with the parable of the Prodigal Son. This fascinating look at the parable is another exercise in dividing Law and Gospel and should not be missed.

This week on Radical Grace we talk about "Power Verses" as Evangelicals call them and look at how all too often people choose law verses rather than gospel verses. Also we take a look at the parable of the good Samaritan from a Law and Gospel perspective.