Semper Reformanda
January 22, 2025
Tactics of the Accuser (Part 2) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more about our calling as believers. We are to be soldiers of Christ who are not distracted by civilian pursuits. We are to look to Christ and set aside things that weigh us down and entangle us. Finally, the guys talk some more about sober mindedness and glorifying God.
January 22, 2025
Tactics of the Accuser (Part 1) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more about the reality of spiritual warfare, the accusations of Satan, the sufficiency of Christ, and how this relates to the mission of the kingdom of Christ.
January 22, 2025
The Danger of Denying Works (w/ Pat Abendroth) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk with Pat Abendroth about the wreckage produced by a denial of a covenant of works/covenant of grace framework. We see this wreckage all around us in our day.
January 22, 2025
Is the Covenant of Works in the Bible? (w/ Pat Abendroth) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk personally with Pat Abendroth about his ministry and about his "journey" from dispensationalism to covenant theology.
January 22, 2025
Stop Watching "The Chosen" (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more openly about the dangers of media like "The Chosen," as well as the potential value of so called "secular" media.
January 22, 2025
The Doctrine Most Missing In The Church (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue the conversation around Steve Lawson's comments about justification, the new birth, and the change of life. The guys also talk about reasons for recording an episode like this.
January 22, 2025
The Spirit Will Lead You into All Truth (S|R)
Jon answers questions submitted by members in today's S|R episode.
January 22, 2025
I Just Believe the Bible (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more about the inherent inconsistency of biblicism, as well as the significance of theological debate through the history of the church.
January 22, 2025
The "Prove Yourself" Gospel (S|R)
Jon and Justin discuss the vitriol that often meets the clear proclamation of the gospel. The guys talk quite a bit about holiness and how many people's definitions of holiness are off-centered.
January 22, 2025
Have We Missed the Point of 1 John? (Part 2) (S|R)
Jon and Justin put a bow on the conversation about 1 John. The guys rejoice in the goodness of the letter and contrast that with how it is often taught.
January 22, 2025
Have We Missed the Point of 1 John? (Part 1) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk about how far removed we are from the historical context of 1 John--and why that matters. The guys also reflect further upon the apostle's gentle, pastoral, and reassuring tone in the letter.
January 22, 2025
Authority Gone Wrong (S|R)
Jon and Justin have a conversation about authority, how it can be used well, and how it can be abused. The guys give some particular time to discussing how not to abuse pastoral authority.
January 22, 2025
My Personal Relationship with Jesus? (w/ Chad Bird) (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk in more depth with Chad Bird about a theology of the cross versus a theology of glory--and how these two ways of doing theology manifest themselves in our perspective on church.
January 22, 2025
Easy-Listening Legalism (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk about the legitimacy of critiquing doctrine that has been publicly taught and distributed. And then, the guys make a number of observations about the ways social and political concerns seem to be the tie that binds in many conservative Christian streams.
January 22, 2025
Smuggling Works into Faith (with Mike Abendroth) (S|R)
Jon, Justin, and Mike talk more pointedly about Federal Vision, Lordship Salvation, final justification, and biblicism. What do all of these have in common? They all, in various ways, smuggle works into faith.
January 22, 2025
I've Never Known Love Like This (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue the conversation on love by talking about the necessity of the means of grace in the church. That's right. If you're wondering how these things are connected, give the episode a listen.
January 22, 2025
Hard to Forgive (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more about forgiveness, the clarity of the Scripture on the matter, and how this is obscured in our day. The guys finish with thoughts about how forgiveness cannot be based upon our assessment of the quality of another person's repentance.
January 22, 2025
Church, Discernment, and Purity Culture (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk more about abuses of pastoral authority that occur in the church when it comes to sex in marriage. Then, the guys talk about how we often try to use outside means to address a heart-level problem.
January 22, 2025
What Happened to Preaching? (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk about some of the critiques that are raised against Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching, along with the false dichotomy introduced between grammatical-historical and redemptive-historical approaches to exegesis. (Warning: It's a passionate discussion.)
January 22, 2025
What Happened to Communion? (S|R)
Jon and Justin discuss Reformed worship--and communion as a part of that. In addition, the guys give some thoughts regarding churches that do not observe communion regularly.
January 22, 2025
What Happened to Baptism? (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue to discuss baptism as a sign of our union with Christ. In particular, the guys consider how pietism, revivalism, and Arminianism have affected how many have understood union with Christ--and thereby, baptism.
January 22, 2025
God's Will Hunting (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue the conversation on the will of God. What do we say to people who fear they have ruined their lives through a past sin?
January 22, 2025
I Come to the Garden Alone? (S|R)
Jon and Justin give some of their perspective on personal time of Bible reading and prayer. What are healthier ways to approach these things? How does the corporate life of the church help us devotional lives?
January 22, 2025
Prayer Requires Righteousness (S|R)
Jon and Justin talk about positional and personal righteousness. And, the guys go in on pietism and revivalism, in particular, as to how these things have resulted in confusion and have hindered us in approaching God.
January 22, 2025
Prayer for Healing (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue to consider how a lot of teaching today communicates that the Christian life is a project of validating ourselves as legitimate. The guys talk about the effects of unhealthy introspection, as well as better motivations for Christian living.
January 22, 2025
The Self-Validation Project (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue to consider how a lot of teaching today communicates that the Christian life is a project of validating ourselves as legitimate. The guys talk about the effects of unhealthy introspection, as well as better motivations for Christian living.
January 22, 2025
Is the Law Relevant Today? (S|R)
Jon and Justin consider the fourth commandment in depth regarding the Sabbath day. There is some division of opinion--even amongst Reformed types--as to what observance of the Lord's Day should look like. The distinction between the moral and ceremonial law is a factor, as is one's understanding of covenant theology.
January 22, 2025
Intro to Three Uses of the Law (S|R)
Jon and Justin consider how the uses of the law are often collapsed in our day and the resulting fallout of this confusion. In contending for the uses of the law, we are simply seeking to use the law lawfully (1 Timothy 1:8).
January 22, 2025
Intro to Law and Gospel Distinction (S|R)
Jon and Justin consider how covenant theology and law/gospel distinction complement one another in a Reformed theological framework. The guys talk about how useful these tools are for rightly understanding the Scriptures.
January 22, 2025
Stop Trying to Make Sense of Suffering (S|R)
Jon and Justin continue the conversation on suffering by considering less-than-good ways suffering is talked about and dealt with in the church. We have a gentle, patient, and merciful Savior. This should inform how we interact with one another in the midst of pain.