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Martin Luther published the Treatise on Good Works in June of 1520. Martin Luther had upended the medieval theological view of good works by encouraging people to trust in the good work of Christ and not in their own good works. With the focus of trust shifted away from our good works, what role do […]

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner review the Reformation events of 1521. Included in this episode: Dr. Martin Luther’s excommunication through the papal bull, Decet Romanian Pontificem.Diet of Worms and Luther declares, “Here I stand!”Luther “kidnapped” to the WartburgLuther writes his Commentary on the Magnificat as a gift for John FrederickWhile Hiding at the Wartburg, Luther translates Erasmus’ Greek New Testament to GermanLuther continues his thoughts from Babylonian Captivity in November 1521 Treatise on The Misuse of the MassGrowing Controversy with Andreas Karlstadt Beer Break The Beer Break features a beer from Unplugged Brewing Company. The beer is Dudley’s Golden Ale which is exclusively available at the Huggy’s Social House in Vermillion. This special beer is a charity beer sold to support a golden retriever rescue society. All profits from Dudley’s Golden Ale will go back to GRINPlease consider making a donation to them to further their Golden rescue efforts ! https://grinrescue.org

1520 is a year of suspense. The pope renews his calls for Luther to be silenced. Luther publishes some of his most significant books in his lifetime. Emperor Charles V is crowned at Aachen. This episode reviews Luther’s major literary works. We also follow the activities of Rome that lead up Luther’s excommunication. Beer Break Ore Dock Brewing Co. – Porter ore-dock.com 114 Spring Street Marquette, Michigan Porter Hints of coffee and bittersweet chocolate maneuver themselves through the full flavored roastiness of this jet-black ale.  Though altogether complex, the medium body and subtle carbonation of this porter delivers year-round enjoyment dark beer lovers. Style: American Robust Porter Yeast: British Ale Hops:  Fuggles Water Source: Lake Superior Grains: Optic, Munich, Carmel, Amber, Black, Chocolate, Pale Chocolate IBU: 27                ABV: 5.6%                Original Gravity: 1.058 Dates Available: Year Round Available Packages:  6-pack bottles, draft *2013 Beverage Tasting Institute World Beer Championships Silver Medal 88pts

This episode concludes the conversation on the Augsburg Confession that had been presented at the Diet of Augsburg on June 25, 1530. We focus on the disputed articles, 22-28, and the events that take place between June 25, 1530 and April 15, 1531. Sound quality is a little mixed in this episode because Evan Gaertner set the wrong setting on the microphone. His wife reminded him that sound checks are a good idea. Beer Break Copper Harbor by Midland Brewing Company. A sweet, toasty malt lager. It is named for the shipping port near the northern-most point of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Covid requires recording episodes in different locations.

Part One of the Augsburg Confession is Philip Melanchthon’s attempt to show that the Lutheran church is in continuity with the historic Christian faith and more importantly in alignment with the teaching of the Scriptures. This document is meant not to cause division but to show the basis for unity in the church. This episode discusses Articles 1-21, which are the common articles of the Christian faith in which there should be no disagreement. Beer Break Great Lakes Brewing Company – Dortmunder Gold Lager Presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530 as a presentation of Jesus Christ and the confession of faith that arrives when bound to him as Lord.

In this episode Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner introduce the Augsburg Confession. The beginning of the episode is a timeline leading up to June 25, 1530. This date is a major turning point in the identity of Reformation as something other than a schismatic movement that is breaking apart the holy Christian church. Christian Beyer presents the Augsburg Confession to the Diet of Augsburg. You can follow read the Augsburg Confession online at BookofConcord.org. Beer Break Short’s Brewing Company is again featured during our Beer Break. This beer is a dry hopped double brown ale. Good Humans was originally created to showcase one of Briess Malting Company’s new malt varieties. Good Humans is a Double Brown Ale made with Carabrown Malt and dry-hopped with Simcoe and Golding hops. The brew has sweet malty esters that are met by huge toasted caramel and toffee flavors. The finish is dry with a bouquet of hops

1527 Martin Luther writes to Breslau after they requested guidance on the responsibilities people have to stay in a city that experiences a deadly plague. Luther’s open letter “Whether one may flee from a deadly plague” provides a theological response to the common tension we will face between self-preservation and care for another person that is need. The letter is found in volume 43 of the American Edition of Luther’s Works. Some other resources include: Gene Veith at Patheos has written an article placing Luther’s letter in the context of the covid-19 virus that is causing concern around the world. Rev. William Cwirla at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hacienda Heights, California also does an excellent job providing some connections between Luther’s time and our own time. Luther answers from the perspective of vocation. Those who have a vocation to care for a neighbor in need should not abandon those have need. But when others are sufficiently able to provide care then it is acceptable and commendable to care for oneself. Beer Break is Nutter your Business from Grand Armory Brewing Company in Grand Haven, Michigan.

In this episode we conclude our discussion of the Ten Commandments and Luther’s exposition in the Large Catechism. The audio is not as good because we recorded in a different room than usual.

We begin our discussion of Martin Luther’s Explanation to the 8th Commandment, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” The Beer Break features Kickstand Brewing Co.’s CENTER STAGE AMBER ABV – 5.9% IBU – 29. Toasty malt character, medium body with a dry finish. Always a crowd pleaser. Swearing an oath with fingers crossed behind back concept for dishonesty or business fraud

Discussion of Martin Luther’s explanation of the seventh commandment, “You shall not steal,” in the Large Catechism. Beer Break features Enigma by Tapistry Brewing in Bridgeman, MI.

Evan Gaertner and Mike Yagley have a conversation about Dr. Martin Luther’s Large Catechism explanation of the sixth commandment, “You shall not commit adultery.” Beer Break From Jackie O’s Brewery in Athens Georgia we feature during our beer break Jackie O’s Lost Marbles.

You shall not murder. In this episode Mike and Evan discuss how Martin Luther explains the fifth commandment in the Large Catechism. Beer Break This episode features Tsingtao Beer. It is the most popular exported beer from China but it was recently overtaken in the domestic market by Snow Beer. The Tsingtao Beer we drank in this episode was donated by a listener. Thank you Aaron.

Mike Yagley and Evan Gaertner finish the discussion of how the Large Catechism explains the Fourth Commandment. Anonymous, Witenburg, watercolor, 1537, from Das Reisealbum des Pfalzgrafen Ottheinrich Beer Break Salted Caramel Porter from Pigeon Hill Brewing Company What starts as a traditional porter takes a turn once caramel and salt are added to this brew. The use of chocolate malt even gives it flavors of chocolate that reminds you of a piece of candy. Pigeon Hill was located on Muskegon Lake. During the 1800s the hill claimed its name because thousands of passenger pigeons congregated near its peak. In the 1920s the hill was sold to company that removed its sand for industrial purposes. Now it is just a collection of sandy bumps. While the hill has been dismantled, the name continues in the name of this brewery. Pigeon Hill Brewing continues the strong tradition of beer being brewed in Muskegon.

Second episode focusing on the 4th Commandment, “Honor your father and your mother.” Our discussion circles around the issue of authority, trust, and spheres of influence in our lives. When we place ourselves under the authority of another person, we humble ourselves and trust in God’s ordering of society. Beer Break Oberon by Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, Michigan 4 Ingredients for this American Wheat Ale WaterWheatHopsYeast

We begin our discussion of the fourth commandment explanation by Martin Luther in the Large Catechism. Beer Break Griffin Claw Brewing Company on Eton Road in Birmingham, Michigan. El Rojo Red Ale ABV: 6.5 IBU: 25 A bronze medal winning El Rojo Red Ale has a malty, roasted flavor profile. Entered in competition as an […]

Mike and Evan have a discussion about the 3rd Commandment and Martin Luther’s explanations in the Large Catechism. In Christ we find our holy rest, so it is in receiving Christ the day is holy. Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. Beer Break This episode features the Petoskey Brewing Company and their beer the Horny Monk. This is a deep reddish Belgium style ale that is fairly sweet.

Discussion of the Second Commandment in the Large Catechism. Beer Break – Breakfast Stout from Founder’s Brewery.

This episode includes the end of our discussion on the preface and our conversation about Martin Luther’s Large Catechism First Commandment. Beer Break Bell’s Official A year-round offering of a sumptuous hazy ipa from this great Kalamazoo, Michigan, brewery. This beer is great for those who love hops and prefer a wheat beer.

In this episode we finish our examination of Martin Luther’s preface (the long one and the short one) to the Large Catechism. Beer Break Grand Rabbits from Black Rock Brewery in Marquette, Michigan, is our featured beer. This cream ale is a delicious beer that sparkles with the waters of Lake Superior. Check out the About Us section of their website. Some good humor that grabbed Mike’s attention.

This podcast episode continues a new format for Grace on Tap. We provide a running commentary of the Large Catechism as we read it together. This episode nearly concludes our discussion of the preface. You can download the version we are using and follow along with our commentary: Large CatechismDownload 1531 Edition of the Large Catechism in German The Large Catechism was written by Martin Luther with material from sermons he preached as a part fo the catechism series he did in Wittenberg. The first edition was published in April of 1529. He wrote the longer preface to the 1530 edition while at the Coburg Castle waiting for new from the Diet of Augsburg. Beer Break SBC – Saugatuck Brewing Company has a brewery with food and 16 taps. They also have the Barrel Room which provides customers a close look into their Barrel Aging Program, along with 15 rotating taps of speciality and barrel aged beers. This episode features the Singapore IPA. It is a well-balanced IPA with a little bitterness and powerful citrus burst.