Theocast
Dazed and Confused: Hebrews 12:1-14 and Holiness
October 30, 2019
Summary
In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about a verse of Scripture that has produced much angst and confusion: Hebrews 12:14. In that verse, we read that there is a holiness without which no one will see the Lord. How should we understand this passage? Members Podcast Description: Jon and Justin talk about the certainty of sanctification and whether it is monergistic or synergistic. They also consider the relationship of justification, sanctification, and final salvation. Sources: "The Hole in Our Holiness" by Kevin DeYoung (p. 29 cited) "Antinomianism: Reformed Theology's Unwelcome Guest?" by Mark Jones (p. 64 cited) John Piper’s Foreword to "Faith Alone" by Tom Schreiner WCF Chapter 16 - Of Good Works Council of Trent (Session VI, Canon XXIV on Justification) Scripture: Hebrews 1-12 Romans 5:1-5; 8:28-30 Philippians 1:6; 2:12-13 https://youtu.be/QvdOXbBlnv4
Topics
- Episode focus: Dazed and Confused: Hebrews 12:1-14 and Holiness
- Jon and Justin talk about a verse of Scripture that has produced much angst and confusion: Hebrews 12:14
- In that verse, we read that there is a holiness without which no one will see the Lord
- How should we understand this passage?
- Members Podcast Description: Jon and Justin talk about the certainty of sanctification and whether it is monergistic or synergistic
Transcript
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Hi, this is John.
And today on Theocast, we're doing another Dazed and Confused, where we look at a verse of the Bible that often causes confusion.
And today is Hebrews 12, verse 14.
And the end of the verse, it says, Without holiness, you will not see God.
There has been a lot of confusion and explanation around that verse.
And so, Justin and I are going to work through it, through the confessions, through a lot of what's been written and said, and then really do an exposition of the passage and show that it should actually lead you
to rest in Christ and not doubt your assurance.
And in the members' podcast, well, let's just say Justin gets a little excited.
We'll see you in there.
Welcome to Theocast, encouraging weary pilgrims to rest in Christ, conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective.
Our hosts today are Justin Perdue, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, and myself, John Moffitt, pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Our brother Jimmy is still not able to join us.
He will be with us next week.
We'll be tuning back into our series on Calvinism.
So we welcome Jimmy back.
He is still feverishly working on starting his church.
By this point, it'd be up and running.
So, Lord willing.
And so, be in prayer for Jimmy and all church planners around the world who are trying to bring the gospel to their cities, it is a very difficult work to do, as Justin and I can attest to.
That is true.
