About this episode

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley conclude their discussion on Dr. Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will, focusing on the relationship between free choice and faith in God.

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley finish their conversation on Dr. Martin Luther’s Bondage of the Will. This episode includes a discussion on free choice – the will and the reason cannot strive after God without God. Whenever the will and reason are described as us moving to God, this should be condemned because this is the opposite of faith. The only path to faith is our brokenness and trust in God’s revelation of promise in Christ Jesus. Beer Break FLVR! Chocalte Dark Brew – “All the rich chocolatey goodness of your favorite stout, now without the alcohol! Loads of dark malt and cacao nibs give this dark brew the smooth bitterness and luxurious body befitting a decadent liquid dessert!”

People in this episode

Host: Evan Gaertner

Guest: Mike Yagley

Topics covered

• free choice
• faith
• God's revelation
• trust
• Christian theology

Keywords

• Bondage of the Will
• Martin Luther
• free will
• faith
• Christianity
• trust in God
• Chocalte Dark Brew

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Chocalte Dark Brew

Books & works: Bondage of the Will

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