Two-age Sojourner A Federalist Foundation for Law and Gospel
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Apr 7, 2020 
Dr. Charles Lee Irons, a Reformed theologian and Klinean expert, dives deep into the complex waters of covenant theology and law-gospel debates. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between monocovenantalism and federal theology, clarifying how these concepts relate to biblical narratives. Irons explains Christ's role as the second Adam and the implications for eternal security. The discussion also tackles the practical repercussions of misinterpreting covenants, ultimately framing law as a covenant of works and the gospel as the fulfillment of those demands.
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Federal Theology vs Monocovenantalism
- Federal theology distinguishes a covenant of works (Adam) from a covenant of grace (Christ) and is not simply equivalent to 'covenant theology.'.
- Monocovenantalism denies or reinterprets the covenant of works, collapsing the works/grace antithesis.
Law Of Works Versus Law Of Faith
- Paul contrasts the law of works and the law of faith in Romans to show different principles of inheritance and reward.
- The works principle treats obedience as wages due, while faith receives righteousness as a gift credited by promise.
Luther's Law–Gospel Influence Noted
- Charles Lee Irons notes Luther's strong law–gospel contrast and how it influences Reformation readings of Paul.
- He observes Lutheran reluctance to accept a pre-fall covenant of works despite strong law–gospel theology.
