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VLPWe are the Money Changers (24Aug2025)
Let us discuss sins of greed. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPBondage: A Plea to Assurance
The Bondage series will be going on hiatus so we can spend time training practical Church matters. Until then, let's spend some time focusing on what unites…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.68 - The Black Abyss of Hermetic Influence
Let's look at the "Perfect Discourse" and make some horrific realizations. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPRevelation Pt.34 - The Number of the Beast and his Mark
Let us discuss the beast from the earth, and the mark he imposes for those who shall be damned. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support…
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The Record of Human Failure (17Aug2025)
Let us ask for what purpose the Old Testament histories were recorded. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.2
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/
VLPBondage, Pt.14 - Are we just Arminians?
So modern, uh, "Confessional" Lutherans have taken to calling the classical Lutheran position an Arminian denial of Sola Gratia. Let's respond to that…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.67 - Having Your Pee Cake and Eatign it Too
Let's look at the doctrinal and practical motivations gnostics had for keeping hermetic texts around. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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The Masks of False Prophets (10Aug2025)
Let us answer the simple question: why didn't the children of Judah listen to Jeremiah? PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Pt.1
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/
VLPBondage, Pt.13 - Intuitu Fidei Redux
In response to some questions we've gotten and comments that we've seen, let us lay out how Intuitu Fidei is the historic Lutheran position - and why it is so…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.66 - One Cult Copying Another Cult's Notes
Let's figure out why the gnostics had some non-gnostic literature in their collections. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPRevelation Pt.33 - Persecution and Captivity
Having discussed what the beast from the sea *is,* now let us discuss what it *does.* PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPYou are not your sins (3Aug2025)
Let us talk about addictions from a Biblical perspective. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPReading the Church Fathers: Finishing Up with Justin Martyr
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
VLPBondage, Pt.12 - Hidden God, Revealed God
Let's listen to Luther's response to when there is tension between what God says and what He does. Opening music: "Remember" by kaizanblu, Chill Out Records…
VLPReading Ranter Writings FINAL - They're Here
The herd of wild hogs has arrived. We'd better start dealing with the problem. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.32 - The Beast with the Wounded Head
Let's discuss the identity of the sea-beast and its wounded head. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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The Anger Ledge (27Jul2025)
Let us talk about a ledge off of which men fall into hell - their anger and the reviling words that come from it. PDF manuscript found here…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Finishing Up Justin's Address to the Greeks
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
VLPBondage, Pt.11 - Knowledge is Not Power
Let's listen to Luther on why men are held accountable for their sins despite not having free will. Opening music: "Remember" by kaizanblu, Chill Out Records…
VLPReading Ranter Writings Pt.22 - "Christian Buddhism" and the Ranters
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.65 - Doing Unspeakable Things to Plato's Desiccated Corpse
Let's read the gnostic remixing done to a fragment of Plato's Republic. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.31 - War in Heaven
Let's discuss a war in Heaven which preceded the Incarnation. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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The Grass is Always Greener on God's Side (20Jul2025 Sermon)
Let us hear why the grass is always greener on God's side. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPBondage, Pt.10 - Theologianizing
Let's listen to Erasmus argue for his position...without quite knowing who he thinks he's arguing with. Opening music: "Remember" by kaizanblu, Chill Out…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.21 - Breaking Point Theology
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.64 - Scam Calls from the 4th Century
Let's read "the concept of our great power," and proceed to feel exactly no surprise whatsoever. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.30 - The Woman and the Dragon
Let's discuss hermeneutics while identifying the woman clothed with the sun, and ask why the devil presents himself as a red dragon. PDF manuscript found here…
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Cursed Earth, Cured Earth (13Jul2025)
Let us meditate on how creation yearns for the revealing of the sons of God. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Justin's Address to the Greeks (Pt.3)
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.20 - Rock Bottom Ranterism
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.63 - To Catch a (gnostic) Predator
Let's read the "Authoritative Discourse," and watch gnostic "seduction" methods in practice. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Holding On for Dear Mercy (6Jul2025)
Let us discuss the difference in faith between a Christian and a Northern Israelite (yes, really) PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Justin's Address to the Greeks (Pt.2)
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
VLPBondage, Pt.9 - Brass Tacks
Let's start moving to the meat and potatoes arguments, the nuts and bolts of why Lutherans reject libertarian free will. Opening music: "After the Fall" by…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.19 - The Search for Traddest and Basedest
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.62 - Gnostic Hymnody
Let's read "thunder, perfect mind," and examine the ins and outs of how gnostics did worship music. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
VLPRevelation Pt.29 - The Final Trumpet
Let's conclude the passages regarding the seven trumpets and dive deeper into typology. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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On the judaizing heresy (29Jun2025)
Let us discuss the most successful heresy in the history of the Church. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPBondage, Pt.8 - Pity for Pelagius
Luther calls Erasmus a "Pelagian." What does that even mean? Let's hear from Pelagius himself. Opening music: "After the Fall" by Pieces, Chill Out Records…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.18 - A New Off-Ramp
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.61 - Shipwreck
Let's read "the acts of peter and the twelve apostles" and find the common cause that united both traditional gnostics and hermeticists. Support the VLP!…
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Revelation Pt.28 - The Two Witnesses
Let's continue our study in Revelation by discussing two witnesses (as well as the problem of preterism). PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources…
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A Meditation on Hell (22Jun2025)
Let us meditate on hell: what it is like to be damned, who is damned, and who should be worried about being damned. PDF manuscript found here…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Justin's Address to the Greeks (Pt.1)
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
VLPBondage, Pt.7 - The Lion and the Jackals
Let's talk about Luther's contention against two extremes - exhaustive divine determinism and provisionism. Opening music: "After the Fall" by Pieces, Chill…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.17 - Peculiar Interpretations
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.60 - Cheerleading for an AgntiChrist
Let's finish reading the "revelation of Adam" and look at a literal antichrist born from the deranged minds of the Sethians. Support the VLP!…
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Revelation Pt.27 - The Sealed Proclamation
Let's continue our study in Revelation by discussing a proclamation that is not revealed to us. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support…
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Brief Thoughts on Omniscience (15Jun2025)
Let us meditate on the depths of God's infinite knowledge and wisdom. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
VLPReading Ranter Writings Pt.16 - Divine Sovereignty and the Ranters
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.59 - Those Dargned Meddlesome Aeons
Let's start reading the "revelation of Adam" and continue to affirm that the Demiurge is the good guy in the gnostic stories. Support the VLP!…
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Revelation Pt.26 - The Slaughter Trumpet
Let's continue our study in Revelation by discussing the sixth trumpet, the lion faced steeds, and how to interpret a particularly difficult passage. PDF…
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The Presence of God with the Believer (8Jun2025)
Let us meditate on a unique promise from Christ to all believers. PDF manuscript found here: verylutheran.biz/resources Support the VLP!…
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Reading the Church Fathers: Justin's Discourse to the Greeks
Let's read through the Church Fathers, one by one, and get a picture of Church history from the ground floor…
VLPBondage, Pt.6 - Luther Versus the Trouble
Let's talk about Luther's easily misunderstood point of view. Opening music: "After the Fall" by Pieces, Chill Out Records 2020 Support the VLP!…
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Reading Ranter Writings Pt.15 - Theistic Nihilism
A new herd of wild hogs is on the horizon. We'd better get ready before they trample all that we know. Original Artwork by King Noticer Support the VLP!…
VLPEvaluating Gnosticism Pt.58 - When They Aregn't Even Trying
Let's read the "second revelation of james" and discover how gnostics developed their sales pitches. Support the VLP! verylutheran.gumroad.com/
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Revelation Pt.25 - The Locust Trumpet
Let's continue our study in Revelation by discussing the fifth trumpet, the locusts, the pit, and its angel Abaddon. PDF manuscript found here…