Theocast

Are you a legalist or an antinomian? Most people would claim they are neither. But many Christians don't know what to do with God's law. Jon and Justin talk about the law and the gospel--and how it is Paul could say he delighted in God's law. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about why it is that so many people leave legalism and head into antinomianism. They also give counsel to those leaving legalism and are wanting to help others do the same.

"Take up your cross and follow me." What did Jesus mean when he said that? Is he calling us to hate our wives, kids, and parents? Is he calling us to be willing to suffer anything if we are going to be his followers? Is he laying down a test of radical discipleship? Or is he calling us to something else? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the heart behind Theocast, as well as some theological categories that will help us understand the Bible. Links:Episode on Law/Gospel: https://theocast.org/law-gospel-distinction/Episode on Triumphalism:https://theocast.org/triumphalism/Episode Saint/Sinner: https://theocast.org/are-we-both-saint-and-sinner/Faith vs Faithfulness: Theocast.org/primer

People like to talk about the "demands of the gospel." But does the gospel make demands of us? Must we forsake sin in order to come to Christ? Do we need to make Jesus Lord of our lives? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about obedience and the uses of the law. What is the first use of the law? What is the third use? Are there ways these are often confused? FOLLOW Theocast:http://theocast.orghttps://twitter.com/theocast_orghttps://www.facebook.com/Theocast.orghttps://www.instagram.com/theocast_org

Many of us have spent our Christian lives chasing after experiences. We live in pursuit of spiritual highs and that "first-time feeling." There is something different and better. Jon and Justin talk about what that is. Members Podcast: The guys talk about pietistic, emotionally-based preaching, as well as the armor of God and the Lord's Table. Our Free eBook: Theocast.org/Primer FOLLOW Theocast:http://theocast.orghttps://twitter.com/theocast_orghttps://www.facebook.com/Theocast.orghttps://www.instagram.com/theocast_org

What is Christian liberty? Is it about more than alcohol, dancing, and music? What is the weaker brother? What is it that governs the exercise of our freedoms? Jon and Justin consider these questions. Members Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about how to go about setting people free who have been in a heavy-handed church context. FOLLOW Theocast:http://theocast.orghttps://twitter.com/theocast_orghttps://www.facebook.com/Theocast.orghttps://www.instagram.com/theocast_org

What is the purpose of your sanctification? Who is it for? (Hint: It's not for you.) We survey a number of passages from the New Testament to demonstrate the point of our growth in Christ. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about how freeing it is to realize your sanctification isn't for you. Recommended Resources:Dazed and Confused: Hebrews 12:1-14 and Holiness

Where does all bad theology come from? From our perspective, it comes from a loss of the church's one foundation--that is, Jesus Christ and his work counted to us by faith alone. Members Podcast: Jon and Justin deal with common objections to "faith alone" and "Christ alone." FOLLOW Theocast:http://theocast.orghttps://twitter.com/theocast_orghttps://www.facebook.com/Theocast.orghttps://www.instagram.com/theocast_org

Should you regularly be questioning your salvation? What about self-examination? When and how should you do that? The guys answer these questions and consider several passages of Scripture that speak to these issues. Members' Podcast: The guys pointedly answer the question posed by John Piper's article, "How often should you question your salvation?" Link to Article FOLLOW Theocast:http://theocast.orghttps://twitter.com/theocast_orghttps://www.facebook.com/Theocast.orghttps://www.instagram.com/theocast_org

There are a number of things discussed in the church as though they are part of the gospel--things like faith, repentance, obedience, and surrendering all to Jesus. But are these things the gospel? The guys have that conversation. Members' Podcast: The guys have a pastoral conversation about how the gospel isn't about us at all. Recommended Resources:"Faith vs Faithfulness: A Primer on Rest""Safe in Christ: A Primer on Assurance"Episode: Law/GospelEpisode: Assurance"The Whole Christ" by Sinclair Ferguson

Jon and Justin discuss an article entitled, “4 Ways Bad Biblical Theology Warps Sermons.” Is Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching dangerous? Is it unhelpful? Does it produce bad things in the church? The guys talk about this—and more. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the concerns that might be underneath an article like the one discussed in today's episode.