Extra Nos Academy is BACK!!! Season 4, episode 2 commences! We are working through the Book of Concord starting with the Apology of the Augsburg Confession Article Xlla on repentance. I'd encourage you to pick up a Book Of Concord and to follow along. It's available as an app (Apple or Google Store). Search for: Evangelical catholic. Enjoy!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Extra Nos Academy is BACK!!! Season 4, episode 1 commences! We are working through the Book of Concord starting with the Apology of the Augsburg Confession Article Xlla on repentance. I'd encourage you to pick up a Book Of Concord and to follow along. It's available as an app (Apple or Google Store). Search for: Evangelical catholic. Enjoy! Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

February, the Extra Nos Academy podcast will resume!! We will be working through the biblical definition of repentance. Examining what it is, how it’s been understood and misunderstood, & how it impacts our daily lives. Grad a Book of Concord and gird up! Beginning in the Apology of the Augsburg Confession. Article 12 A on repentance. If you’re interested in understanding biblical repentance tap in! Don’t have a Book of Concord? Don’t fret! Visit any App Store and search: Evangelical catholic and voilà!!! Let’s goooo!!!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

There’s no need to make a parallel between the bread being broken and Jesus‘s body being broken. There’s weak manuscript evidence for that idea. Nor, does the bread being broken symbolize Jesus’ body and thus make the Sacrament of the Altar a metaphor. Let’s discuss. Season 3 l Episode 5B featuring Pastor Delwyn Campbell and Lex Lutheran. http://Smarturl.it/ChristForYou #ChristForYou #TheLordsSupper https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookGet My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Extra Nos Academy commences! Season 3 episode 5 covers the next song from the Christ For You EP titled, "3 Genera." The readings are from: The article “Christ Illustrated” by Dr. David Maxwell https://concordiatheology.org/2022/11/christology-illustrated/ 🔸Called To Believe: A Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine Edited by Steven P. Mueller. Episode 5 continues with the Lord's Supper. Addressed are the three genera, the nature of Christ, and who receives Jesus' body and blood at the Holy Supper? Also, be sure to pick up FLAME's NEW Book: Extra Nos: Discovering Grace Outside Myself !!! Available as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook!!! https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-book https://smarturl.it/ChristForYouGet My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Extra Nos Academy commences! Season 3 episode 4 covers the next song from the Christ For You EP titled, "Passover Lamb." The readings are from: Called To Believe: A Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine Edited by Steven P. Mueller. Episode 4 continues with the Lord's Supper. Addressed are the words of institution, the institution of the Lord's Supper in general, the elements of the Lord's Supper, and what is meant by "real presence." Also, be sure to pick up FLAME's NEW Book: Extra Nos: Discovering Grace Outside Myself !!! Available as a hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook!!! https://www.cph.org/extra-nos-discovering-grace-outside-myselfhttps://smarturl.it/ChristForYouGet My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Welcome back to season 3, episode 3A. We continue our talk on the Lord's Supper. This time around we are thinking about Jesus' use of the word, "is," and it's meaning. To be sure, is always means is. Even when it’s being used in a metaphorical or parabolic sentence. Let's discuss.  #ChristForYou http://Smarturl.it/ChristForYouGet My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

We're back with season 3, episode 3. In it, we read from The Spirituality of the Cross by Gene Veith, Jr.. We discuss confidence from Holy Communion, the unworthy manner is explained, & the goodness of material means. In addition, we celebrate and learn how time & eternity meets at the Lord's Table. Indeed, Christ for us! Enjoy!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Welcome back! This is Season 3, episode 2A. As promised, this is one the short talks that will supplement each episode. In it, FLAME addresses the Roman Catholic and Lutheran Lord Supper Differences, Cannibalism, & the Unworthy Manner. Enjoy!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

We are back in the book, Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism. Season 3, episode 2 discusses:1. The communal nature of the Lord's Supper. This holy meal not only strengthens our faith but unites us as a family. Jesus meets us with forgiveness and family fellowship. 2. The hunger for revival as expressed in the Asbury Revival. And what it may reveal about our longing for the nearness of God. That in which the Lord's Supper also satisfies. 3. The 1500+ year teaching of the Mystical Union of the Lord's Supper that the majority of Christians hold. We listen to the song, That Long from the EP, Christ For You.  Which further builds that case. Enjoy!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Welcome back! This is Season 3, episode 1A. As promised, this is one the short talks that will supplement each episode. Let's turn our attention to Numbers 21:4-9 and see God's instruction to look to His word to receive life.  Although, this passage is not a Sacramental one, it helps us understand how to receive the Sacraments. God's visible word. We look to His word of promise however He says to. Enjoy!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

We! Are! Back! Happy New Year!!! Welcome to season 3!!! In episode one  we revisit the book, Free to Be: A Handbook to Luther's Small Catechism.  The subject at hand is the Lord's Supper.  The prevailing view is that the Sacrament of the Altar is memorial or symbolic in nature. Yet, biblically and according to church history, Christ is bodily present, in, with, and under the bread and wine.  He promises to never leave us nor forsake us. He promises to forgive us of our sin. According to Matthew 26:26,  He keeps those promises at the Lord's Table, bodily. "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”  And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you,  for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." What an amazing promise. Such a comfort!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Recently I sat down with Cortez, aka, Vivid Cortez from Vivid Core Media to discuss an array of things related to my Lutheran journey. From criticism, the comment section, to backlash from Calvinist & more. ​Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

In this episode, FLAME continues expanding on his thoughts and intentions found in the EP, Extra Nos. The interlude, "Good Works" is the subject at hand.  In addition, the reading from, The Genius Of Luther's Theology  by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand proceeds. Finally, FLAME offers commentary from the book related to the freedom and assurance we have as creatures who simply receive from our Creator, God. From creation to redemption, humans are made to receive life. These truths function to alleviate the insecurities of inadequacy and human weakness that so strongly clings to our consciences.  They ward off the ever looming attacks of anxiety and fear the old Adam threatens us with. In Christ we are free!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

In this episode, FLAME continues expanding on his thoughts and intentions found in the EP, Extra Nos. The interlude, "Good Works" is the subject at hand.  In addition, the reading from, The Genius Of Luther's Theology  by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand proceeds. Finally, FLAME offers commentary from the book related to the freedom and assurance we have as creatures who simply receive from our Creator, God. From creation to redemption, humans are made to receive life. These truths function to alleviate the insecurities of inadequacy and human weakness that so strongly clings to our consciences.  They ward off the ever looming attacks of anxiety and fear the old Adam threatens us with. In Christ we are free! Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

FLAME discuss the relevance of Lutheran thought for contemporary times. Particularly, concerning rap Culture, reimagining Christianity,  community  impact, & Lutheran strengths related to the way forward.Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

The fear of judgment dominated the Medieval Church. In theology and Christian culture. Similarly, in contemporary times many fear judgement, exposer, or being canceled. Perhaps not for religious reasons but the experience is similar. One is left with a troubled conscience. Fear, anxiety, pride or despair all result from this concern. The solution ultimately is found in being rightly oriented with Creator and creature. Christ Jesus makes this possible, by faith alone. Join Flame as he continues to unpack the central doctrine of justification by faith. The reading is from Robert Kolb and Charles Arand's, The Genius of Luther's Theology. Enjoy!—-The righteousness of faith, which God imputes to us through Christ without works, . . . is a merely passive righteousness. . . . For herewe work nothing, render nothing to God; we only receive and permit someone else to work in us, namely, God. Therefore it is appropriate to call the righteousness of faith or Christian righteousness "passive. This is a righteousness hidden in a mystery, which the world does notunderstand. In fact, Christians themselves do not adequately understand it or grasp it in the midst of their temptations. Therefore it must always be taught and continually exercised.Luther, "Lectures on Galatians, 1531-1535"Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

What does it mean to be human? It means to live rightly before God and one another; including the environment. Throughout the ages there have been many attempts to define the human being.  Mostly through philosophy and/or contemporary categories.  The Lutherans Reformers help us rightly define the human creature according to scripture. Join Flame as he continues to unpack the central doctrine of justification by faith. The reading is from Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand's, The Genius of Luther's Theology. “This is our theology, by which we teach a precise distinction between these two kinds of righteousness, the active and the passive, so that morality and faith, works and grace, secular society and religion may not be confused. Both are necessary, but both must be kept within their limits.Luther, "Lectures on Galatians, 1531-1535"Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

Moving along in Season 2 with episode #3!!! This season will focus on the doctrine of justification. FLAME will unpack the Reformation landmark of justification by faith alone. This episode addresses "law & gospel" which are the two ways God speaks to us through His holy word. If you blur the lines between law and gospel, you will only add a burden to one’s faith and distort the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In addition, FLAME addresses his song "Ordo Salutis" from his EP, "Extra Nos." All centered around justification by faith alone. The reading from this installment is from Gene Veith Jr's: The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals. Tap in!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou

If You Think Having Answers to Your Deepest Questions will Satisfy, Listen in!!!——Season 2 continues with episode #2!! This season will focus on the doctrine of justification. FLAME will unpack the Reformation landmark of justification by faith alone. This episode addresses “speculation” which is the soul’s attempt to find peace and justification by having all the answers. Speculation will not lead to salvation, however. Oftentimes, it leaves a person empty, unsatisfied, and only raises more and more questions. In addition, FLAME addresses his song "2KR" from his EP, "Extra Nos." All centered around justification by faith alone. The reading from this installment is from Gene Veith Jr's: The Spirituality of the Cross: The Way of the First Evangelicals.Dive in!Get My NEW Book Extra Nos Discovering Grace Outside Myself https://extra-nos.myshopify.com/collections/extra-nos/products/discovering-grace-outside-myself-bookEnjoy My EP on the Lord's Supper https://smarturl.it/ChristForYou