The class is a four-part series overview of The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom. The discussion was centered on the 1689 perspective of covenant theology, as Dr. Sam Renihan presents in his book.
This video covers Part One: Methodology and Hermeneutics (Chapters: 1-3)
Justin and Jon consider Proverbs 6:33 and whether our disgrace from sexual sin can ever be taken away? Also, the guys talk about how the church has often confused its mission when it comes to sex and the culture.
Jon and Justin have a conversation about our weakness, sex, and the gospel. (Parents: There is nothing graphic, but please be aware.) Our culture tells us all kinds of things about sex. The church hasn’t always helped. What has God said in his Word?
Jon and Justin have a conversation about our weakness, sex, and the gospel. (Parents: There is nothing graphic, but please be aware.) Our culture tells us all kinds of things about sex. The church hasn’t always helped. What has God said in his Word?
In John 15 when Christ says ” abide in me…” should we see that as Law or Gospel? Answered by Jon Moffitt
The guys consider whether personal Bible reading is a litmus test of being a good and faithful Christian.
Are you discouraged about reading your Bible? Maybe you feel like you don’t understand it? Maybe you read it and feel like you’ve gotten nothing from it? In this episode, the guys talk about how not to read your Bible–and then consider what Scripture says about how to interact with it.
Are you discouraged about reading your Bible? Maybe you feel like you don’t understand it? Maybe you read it and feel like you’ve gotten nothing from it? In this episode, the guys talk about how not to read your Bible–and then consider what Scripture says about how to interact with it.
How does God’s sovereignty mesh with prayer?
Answered by Jimmy Buehler
Part 5: The Covenant of Grace in the New Testament
In our final session, we pick up where we left off on the Covenant of Grace. After seeing how the Covenant of Grace was promised and revealed in the Old Testament, we now see it established and inaugurated in the New. We discuss why the Covenant of Grace is indeed a new covenant, in contrast to the old covenant. We walk through and show how everything in the Old Testament finds its fulfillment in Jesus, and how that reality gives us solid ground for rest and assurance.
Part 4: The Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament
This is our first of two sessions discussing the Covenant of Grace. In this session, we talk about the nature of the Covenant of Grace. Then we turn our focus on the promises and progressive revelation of the Covenant of Grace and trace them through the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi.
Part 3: The Covenant of Works
In this session, we explore the Covenant of Works. We begin by explaining the Covenant itself- its parties, obligations, promises, and sanctions. We get into the connection between the Covenant of Works and federal headship, and how we are saved by works- the works of Jesus. Lastly, we discuss how these realities crush our self-righteousness and help to rightly value all that is gifted to us in Christ.
Part 2: The Covenant of Redemption
In this session, we will focus on the Covenant of Redemption. We see how the Covenant arises from the pages of scripture. We will see what this covenant is, who is involved in it, and what role each plays- and how it sets a framework for us to be able to understand the Covenants of Works and Grace. Lastly, we will look at how understanding the Covenant of Redemption affects us practically by shaping our understanding of God, serving as grounds for our assurance, and shaping how we read our Bible.
Part 1: Introduction & Overview
In this first session, we are doing a big picture overview of Covenant Theology. We discuss how Covenant Theology serves as a biblical framework for understanding scripture, give an overview of the three major covenants that form that framework, and explain why a covenantal understanding of scripture is so important for our everyday life as Christians.
We get a little bit more punchy as we talk about the dangers of pietism as it relates to the gathered saints in the local church and the damage that it can cause. We hope this conversation is beneficial to you as it was to us. We look forward to you listening.
On today’s episode, we are able and blessed to sit around the same table to discuss and meet with our old friend pietism. The other night, we were discussing how pietism dies a very slow and painful death. We also talked about the damage it can cause to our assurance and what we see when we look at ourselves in Christ. In this podcast, we discuss the slow and painful death of pietism and how it can harm us.
On today’s episode, we are able and blessed to sit around the same table to discuss and meet with our old friend pietism. The other night, we were discussing how pietism dies a very slow and painful death. We also talked about the damage it can cause to our assurance and what we see when we look at ourselves in Christ. In this podcast, we discuss the slow and painful death of pietism and how it can harm us.
Is there a point at which we can no longer repent?
Answered by Jon Moffitt
Life is hard. Relationships are hard. In light of that, what is it that we need most? There are countless solutions offered. Jon and Justin consider what Scripture has to say.
Jon and Justin talk about the most difficult kind of people to live with, as well the struggle we have to accept people’s repentance.
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