Eric Phillips
Rev. Dr. Eric Phillips, speaker in the episode, focuses on preaching and the third use of the law.
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Jun 25, 2019 • 1h 32min
Eric Phillips on Preaching and the Third Use of the Law
Rev. Dr. Eric Phillips, a speaker and expert on preaching, dives deep into the third use of the law. He emphasizes the dynamic relationship between preaching, the law, and living in Christ, using engaging metaphors like the three little pigs. Phillips discusses crafting sermons that balance law and gospel, highlighting how the Holy Spirit guides believers toward authentic faith. He promotes a gospel-driven approach to motivation, urging preachers to inspire genuine actions rooted in love and forgiveness, rather than guilt.
May 31, 2019 • 1h 35min
Eric Phillips on the Third Use of the Law
Eric Phillips, a Nashville-based pastor and theologian with a PhD in patristic theology, dives deep into the third use of the law in contemporary Lutheran discussions. He uses an engaging pig allegory to illustrate the law's roles, contrasting guilt under the law with the freedom found in Christ. Phillips highlights the positive aspects of God's law, debates antinomianism, and emphasizes that true obedience stems from gratitude, not fear. His insights challenge common misconceptions about sanctification and stress the believer's joyful interaction with the law.
