What-Not: The Podcast QnA: sanctification, Christian reconstructionism, the resurrection, the Synod of Dort, the garden of Eden, and the Trinity in the Old Testament
Aug 22, 2025
Dive into a vibrant discussion on the complexities of sanctification and the authority of the Book of Concord. Explore the tensions between Calvinism and Lutheranism with a humorous twist, touching on total depravity and predestination. Discover the historical roots of Christian reconstructionism and its relevance today. Unpack the mysteries of the Garden of Eden and its significance in salvation, alongside insights on the Trinity in the Old Testament. Engage with deep theological inquiries that provoke thought and invite further dialogue.
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Handle Confessional Translation Tensions Carefully
- Use the authoritative confessional texts to resolve translation differences between Latin and German in the Book of Concord.
- Preserve pastoral oversight for who communes, while delegating distribution under that office's authority.
Sanctification Blends Repentance And New Delight
- Sanctification is varied: daily mortification of the flesh plus growing delight to serve others through faith.
- The Book of Concord affirms a distinct third use of the law that guides believers toward works enabled by faith.
Two Kingdoms, Not Aocratic Takeover
- The Reformation affirmed two authorities: the church's spiritual word and the temporal sword of rulers.
- Christian influence on culture must begin with Christians letting Scripture shape personal and civil life, not simply seizing political power.
