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

Edited machine transcript — may contain errors

[00:00:00]Hi, this is John.

[00:00:01]And today on Theocast, we're doing another Dazed and Confused, where we look at a verse of the Bible that often causes confusion.

[00:00:08]And today is Hebrews 12, verse 14.

[00:00:11]And the end of the verse, it says, Without holiness, you will not see God.

[00:00:15]There has been a lot of confusion and explanation around that verse.

[00:00:19]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

[00:00:29]to rest in Christ and not doubt your assurance.

[00:00:33]And in the members' podcast, well, let's just say Justin gets a little excited.

[00:00:38]We'll see you in there.

[00:00:49]Welcome to Theocast, encouraging weary pilgrims to rest in Christ, conversations about the Christian life from a reformed perspective.

[00:00:57]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.

[00:01:10]Our brother Jimmy is still not able to join us.

[00:01:13]He will be with us next week.

[00:01:14]We'll be tuning back into our series on Calvinism.

[00:01:18]So we welcome Jimmy back.

[00:01:20]He is still feverishly working on starting his church.

[00:01:24]By this point, it'd be up and running.

[00:01:26]So, Lord willing.

[00:01:27]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.

[00:01:40]That is true.