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VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.93 - Gnosticism as Brain-Fryer
Let's finish reading "zostrianos" and watch his message devolve into absurdity. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPVLL 68: Rethinking Hell (the right way)
Let's talk about the right way to think about damnation. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPRevelation FINAL - the Closing of the Canon
Let us finish our series on the Book of Revelation. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPThe Correct Sabbath and the True Sabbath (8Feb2026)
Let us discuss the correct Sabbath day and the True Sabbath. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.24
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: Women and the Inescapable Preposition
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. That includes being honest about Divinely ordained gender roles. Articles mentioned…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.92 - Overdose
Let's continue reading "zostrianos" and stare into the absolute worst that the gnostic teachers had to offer their wayward disciples. Support the VLP!…
VLPVLL 67: The Most Important Heretic (that you've never heard of)
Let's talk about the theology (and heresy) of giving up. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPLet God Test You (1Feb2026)
Let us discuss the dynamic that deepens our relationships with God. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.23
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: Paraphilias as Designer Drugs
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. That means having some uncomfortable conversations about what's going on in the world. Support…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.91 - A Monastic Diet of Toy Bricks
Let's continue reading the endless slog that is "zostrianos," and look at the garbage diet of categorization. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPVLL 66: Balaam's New Gig
Let's talk about trends in Christian social media. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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The Psalm 2 Ostrich (25Jan2026)
Let us discuss the threat and promise that hangs over everyone. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.51 - The New Eden
Let us discuss our final restoration. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.22
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: Stream of Consciousness on Domestic Abuse
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Sometimes that means addressing the elephants in the room. Article mentioned…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.90 - Kicking Out the Ladder of Divigne Ascegnt
Let's continue reading "zostrianos," and take a look at the problems with the monastic ladders. No lie my friends, their soteriology is among the worst of the…
VLPVLL 65: The Religions of Ancient Hopelessness
Let's speculate about how cthonic religions developed. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.50 - The New Jerusalem
Let us discuss our new home. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPWater, Wine and Blood (18Jan2026)
Let us discuss the wedding at Cana. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.21
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: "Poopy testing" as Feminine Phenomenon
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Sometimes that means telling young men that teasing is OK. Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.89 - Broken Glass Baptism
Let's continue reading "zostrianos," and take a look at the original purpose of symbolic baptisms. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPVLL 64: Cainism Redux
Let's chat about the evidence for Cainism in ancient history. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.49 - The New Heavens and New Earth
Let us discuss the recreation of the cosmos. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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The Baptism in the Jordan (11Jan2026)
Let us ask why the Son of God was Baptized. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.20
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: On "Chicks Dig Jerks"
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Sometimes that means telling young men when a "dating strategy" is a really, really bad idea…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.88 - Contemplative Status Signaling Tour Guide
Let's continue reading "zostrianos," and take a look at the problems involved with the "contemplative" practices. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPVLL 63: Abraham versus the World
Let's chat about Abraham and how his example helps us avoid the sins of worldliness. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Two Purgatories (4Jan2026)
Let us discuss indulgences, Purgatory, and the meaning behind suffering and persecution. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.19
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: On Simpery
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. So let's talk about the instincts that *should* be benefiting marriage instead of randos…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.87 - Climbing Mount Nonsense
Let's start reading "zostrianos," and take a look at how exactly gnostics planned on achieving enlightenment. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPThe Perfection of Christ's Obedience (28Dec2025)
Let us discuss how the earthly life of Jesus ensures our salvation. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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A Christmas Free from Perfectionism (25Dec2025)
Let us hear the case for relaxing today, free from the pressure of works righteousness and rejoicing in the sanctification Christ brings us. PDF manuscript…
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Asking God for a Sign (Christmas Eve 2025)
Let us discuss asking for and receiving a sign from God. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.86 - Gnostic Hymnody, Soundly Mocked
Let's finish reading "the three steles of seth" and enjoy more cringey singing (with even cringier lyrics). Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPSex&Marriage: Semper Virgo?
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. So let's not let sexual hangups get in the way of the Gospel. Support the VLP!…
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How God has Made Himself Known (21Dec2025)
Let us answer an objection to our faith, and connect this answer to Advent. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.18
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: Marriage after the Resurrection?
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. But what should the Church say about marriage in the NEW earth? Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.85 - Gnostic Hymnody Redux
Let's start reading "the three steles of seth" and discuss why gnostic hymns aren't really hymns. Also now featuring yours truly singing very badly (on…
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Revelation Pt.48 - The Lake of Fire
Let us discuss the judgment at the Great White Throne. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Advent at Corinth (14Dec2025)
Let us discuss ministerial chaos then and now. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.17
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: The Polygamy Rant
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Let's have talk about why that doesn't mean doing plural marriages. Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.84 - Oh Gosh Please Just Make it Stop
Let's finish reading "the teachings of sylvanus," and learn how not to use our Bibles. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.47 - The Millennium
Let us discuss the thousand years in which satan is bound. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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God of Fire (7Dec2025)
Let us discuss the relationship between Advent and fire. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.16
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 Aquinas Failed to Fix Things
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Let's chat about a theologian that tried...and failed.... to get it to be that way. What we…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.83 - Neurotics Anonymous
As we continue reading "the teachings of sylvanus," let's look at the ways neuroticism led to a corrupted version of Christianity. Support the VLP!…
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Revelation Pt.46 - The Great Slaughter
Let us discuss the largest mass killing ever (and why it will happen) PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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How do we Know? (30Nov2025)
Let us discuss another important question as Advent begins. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.15
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: The Exaggerated Crisis of Parasocial Relationships
The Church should be the most pro-marriage institution on earth. Let's talk about the social conditions making that have always substituted for it. Support the…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.82 - Pioneers of Christian Theology
As we continue reading "the teachings of sylvanus," let's get sad at how much gnostic teachings have infected the fundamental distinctions of large…
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Isaiah's Near and Far (23Nov2025)
Let us discuss the prophetic blending of oracles. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/