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VLPWe are all Cain (16Aug2026)
Let us meditate on the first murder. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPWhat's in the Talmud? An Introduction
Lots of people have been talking about the talmud, especially since the war in Gaza got started. But how many people even know what it is? How many people know…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.118 - Gnostic Eschatology
Let's finish reading "three forms of first thought" and talk about how gnostics conceived of eschatology - and used it for their initiation rituals. Support…
VLPWhy Nations Don't (usually) Repent (9Aug2026)
Let us meditate on the offer given to the children of Judah. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.39
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.117 - The Yaldabaoth Pill
Let's continue reading the "three forms of first thought" and talk about the incoherent, self-contradictory assumptions of gnostic thought. Support the VLP!…
VLPLeviticus Pt.20 - The Law and Relationships
Let us discuss the Law, other laws, and human relations. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPThe Swan Songs of Kings (2Aug2026)
Let us meditate on men's final proclamations. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.38
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 7: Christian Soldiers (Final)
Let's finish the series with a brief talk on endurance. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.116 - Bad Taxidermy in Gnosticism
Let's start reading the "three forms of first thought" and observe the cannibalizing nature of gnostic doctrine. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.19 - Goats and Blood
Let us discuss case law concerning unauthorized sacrifices and consumption of blood. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLP"Lord, Lord" (26Jul2026)
Let us meditate on true and false faith. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.37
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 6: The devil's Useful Idiots
Let's talk about how the devil uses the means of disgrace. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.115 - A Gnostic Bishop of Rome???
Let's read Hypsiphrone and the Sentences of Sextus, and then ask whether a pope really fried this rice. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.18 - The Day of Atonement
Let us discuss the blood of bulls and goats, as well as the mechanics of atonement. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPThe Meaning of Eden (19Jul2026)
Let us meditate on why God told us about Eden. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.36
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 5: The Reformers on Exorcism (and why it matters)
Let's talk where Luther disagrees with our series (and why that's OK). Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.114 - The Via Negativa as Pagan Tradition
Let's finish reading "Allogenes the Stranger" and combat the paganism that crept into the Church. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.17 - Bodily Discharges
Let us discuss the matter of unnatural and natural fluid discharges. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPThe Law and the Heart (12Jul2026)
Let us meditate on the blessing that is God's Law. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.35
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 4: How to get rid of a demon
Let's talk exorcisms, why and how to perform them. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.113 - How to Subvert...Platonists?
Let's continue reading "Allogenes the Stranger" and look into the contemplative tradition. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.16 - Christ in the Book of Leviticus
Let us discuss see how Moses preaches the Gospel in the laws for cleansing lepers. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPFish and Men (5Jul2026)
Let us meditate on fishing and evangelism. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.34
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 3: How to Detect demonic Activity
Let's talk about how to detect the presence of demons. Support the VLP! https://verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.112 - The Platognic Shift
Let's start reading "Allogenes the Stranger" and peek into how gnostic cults develop. Support the VLP! https://verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.15 - Lepers
Let us discuss the laws God instituted for treating various skin conditions. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPMaking it Easier to Forgive (28Jun2026)
Let us meditate on how God makes forgiving people easier. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.33
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 2: The First Steps in your War against the devil
Let's talk about the first steps in spiritual warfare. Support the VLP! https://verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.111 - Same Words, Different Dictionary
Let's finish reading Valentinian "exegesis" and look at liturgy as subversive activity. Support the VLP! https://verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.14 - The Laws for Childbirth
Let us discuss the laws God instituted for the purification of mothers. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPThe Self-Willed Christ (21Jun2026)
Let us meditate on the personality of Jesus. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.32
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! https://verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLutheran Warfare 1: Know your enemy
Let's begin this new series by discussing who and what our chief enemy - the devil - is. verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.110 - Negotiated Subversion
Let's continue reading Valentinian "exegesis" and look at token acts of negotiation between gnostics and Christians. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPA Different Way to Grieve
Let's talk about how God helps Christians with their grief, and an odd method that yours truly has used to help. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.13 - Dietary Laws and the Edenic Vision
Let us discuss the real purpose behind Israel's dietary restrictions. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPThe Great Banquet (14Jun2026)
Let us meditate on generosity and miserliness. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.31
Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.31 by Very Lutheran Project
VLPSex&Marriage: How to Save your Marriage (Pt.2)
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. That includes getting girls to assess how best to honor their husbands. Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.109 - A Grab Bag of Insane Takes
Let's finish reading some Valentinian "exegesis" and look at the absolute mess that is "standard" gnosticism. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.12 - Strange Fire and the Mosaic Reforms
Let us discuss the death of Nadab and Abihu. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPFull Assurance (7Jun2026)
Let us meditate on the full assurance of salvation. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.30
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPSex&Marriage: How to Save your Marriage (Pt.1)
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. That includes getting guys to break the signal. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.108 - Just what the Heck is an "Archon" anyway?
Let's finish reading "The Interpretation of Knowledge" and take a gander at their demon problem. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Bonus 1: Excursus on the Glory Cloud
Let us discuss the presence of God the Father in the clouds throughout Scripture. There is not a PDF manuscript of this lesson, but previous lessons'…
VLPOn the New Birth (31May2026)
Let us meditate on some of the finer points of the doctrine concerning regeneration. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.29
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPSex&Marriage: Against "Ascetic Marriage"
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. That includes being the side that helps bring sensible results. Stuff we talked about (hard to…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.107 - Subnerdsion Strategy Sesh
Let's continue reading through "The Interpretation of Knowledge" and listen in on some strategery. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLeviticus Pt.11 - Divine Approval
Let us discuss the completion of Aaron's consecration by the arrival of the glory cloud. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPThe Third king of the World (24May2026)
Let us meditate on the brief tenure of the third king of the world. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.28
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/