Ministry of Death

In this episode of the Outlaw God podcast, Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith explore the complexities of the biblical narrative surrounding Moses, particularly through the lens of 2 Corinthians. They discuss the misinterpretations of Moses, the role of Pseudo-Dionysius and humanism in shaping Christian thought, and the critical distinction between law and gospel. Paulson emphasizes that Moses' ministry is one of death, contrasting it with the life-giving Spirit through the gospel. The discussion also touches on Nietzsche's critique of Christian humility and the implications of Moses' veil as a symbol of misunderstanding the law's purpose. 00:00 Introduction to the Outlaw God Podcast 01:00 Exploring 2 Corinthians and the Story of Moses 02:18 Luther's Revelation on Moses and the Law 03:59 Humanism and the Fraudulent Teachings 05:41 The Donation of Constantine and Its Impact 07:22 Pseudo-Dionysius and His Influence on Christian Thought 10:50 Paul's Perspective on Moses in 2 Corinthians 16:19 Distinguishing Law from Gospel 19:39 The Assurance of the Gospel vs. the Law 21:40 Nietzsche's Critique of Christian Morality 23:37 The Problem of False Humility in Society 25:22 Understanding the Law vs. the Gospel 27:03 Moses: The Ministry of Death 31:35 The Veil of Moses: Mysticism vs. Truth 36:30 The End of the Law and the Glory of the Spirit 40:38 Moses' Role and the Transformation through the Gospel Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Steven Paulson

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This episode is 48:54 long.

This episode was published on Dec 11, 2025.

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