1689 Federalism, Theonomy, and Moses's Law with Justin Perdue (S2E14)
Apr 1, 2024
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Justin Perdue, lead pastor of Covenant Baptist Church and cohost of Theocast podcast, discusses the application of the law of Moses in the Christian life. Topics include the tripartite division of the law, moral/natural law vs. positive law, law/gospel distinction, critique of theonomy, covenant theology, two kingdoms doctrine, and recommended resources for theological study.
Scripture is sufficient but not exhaustive, appeal to Christian wisdom beyond explicit scriptural guidance.
The two kingdoms doctrine clarifies redemptive vs. common kingdom roles, guiding church mission and believer responsibilities.
Deep dives
Understanding the Sufficiency of Scripture in Guiding Against Theonomy
Scripture is sufficient for the purposes for which God gave it and not for every aspect of life. We should appeal to the light of nature and Christian wisdom in matters beyond what Scripture explicitly addresses.
Embracing the Two Kingdoms Doctrine as a Safeguard Against Theonomy
The two kingdoms doctrine distinguishes between the redemptive kingdom of Christ and the common kingdom of the world. This doctrine helps us understand our unique role in each kingdom, preventing confusion about the mission of the church and the responsibilities of individual believers in society.
The Image of a Sojourner and Exile in Shaping Our Posture Towards Theonomy
Viewing ourselves as pilgrims on earth helps us maintain a heavenly perspective. It reminds us of our need for God's provision and protection while navigating the spiritual dangers of this world. We maintain a mentality of being in the world but not of the world, understanding the ultimate goal of reaching our heavenly homeland.
Recommended Resources for Further Study on Political Theology
1. 'The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant and His Kingdom' by Samuel Rinnahan. 2. 'Living in God's Two Kingdoms' by David Van Drunen. 3. 'Recovering the Reformed Confession' by R. Scott Clark. 4. Thamelios articles from TGC on natural law. 5. Podcast 'The Modern Mero Men' hosted by Tom Hicks. 6. Historical perspectives on Confessionalism by D. G. Hart, such as 'The Lost Soul of American Protestantism'
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Justin Perdue (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), lead pastor of Covenant Baptist Church (Ashville, North Carolina) and cohost of the Theocast podcast to discuss a confessional Baptist response to how the law of Moses applies to the Christian life today via discussion on: the tripartite division of the law, moral/natural law and positive law, law/gospel distinction as well as a critique of theonomy and Christian reconstructionism.
Resources
https://theocast.org/ Justin Perdue
A 1689 Baptist Perspective: Confessionalism and Theonomy by Justin Perdue https://www.9marks.org/article/a-1689-baptist-perspective-confessionalism-and-theonomy/
The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Sam Renihan https://a.co/d/gP57srv
Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/2B7yomX
Modern Marrow Men Podcast by Tom Hicks https://pastortomhicks.com/2022/01/28/how-can-you-listen-to-the-modern-marrow-men-podcast/
The Lost Soul of American Protestantism D.G. Hart https://a.co/d/hnIB18y
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