In this episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith examine Luther's teaching on Psalm 51 to contrast medieval "legal repentance" with true repentance. They explain how generations of Christians—and even modern secular culture—tend to treat repentance as self-improvement powered by human will, rather than recognizing original sin as unbelief that cannot be fixed by inner effort. The discussion shows how legal systems of repentance try to restore human willpower, while the gospel instead gives faith from outside the sinner through Christ's promise.
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What's New from 1517:
Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann
The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation
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