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There are two ways of doing theology that claim the name of Martin Luther.

One is rooted in Scripture and the Luther name of Martin Luther. One is rooted in

scripture and the Lutheran Confessions. The other is rooted in Luther himself. I've written a column

for the latest issues et cetera journal titled Lutheranism versus Lutherism. We'll send it to you

for free. Just click the red journal subscription button at issue Ztc.org and enter your email address.

You can also read about Nathan Greeley's journey to confessional Lutheranism from

evangelicalism, skepticism, modern theology, and Anglicanism. The Issues Etra Journal.

The Issues Etra Journal. What is the proper relationship between Christian apologetics, human reason, or fallen reason,

albeit, and the truths of the Christian faith, history. Can Christian

apologetics be a useful tool in the advance of the gospel? And what does it have to do with

evangelism? Welcome back to Issues, Et cetera. I'm Todd Wilkin. Joining us for part two of our

series on Christian Apologetics, Dr. Adam Francisco,

director of academics and scholar in residence for 1517,

adjunct professor of history at Concordia University, Chicago.

He's author of a new book titled A Reasoned Defense of the Faith.

Dr. Francisco, welcome back.

Hi, Todd.

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