Theocast
More Than Forgiven
October 27, 2021
Summary
In our third of three episodes on the implications of covenant theology, Jon and Justin discuss the significance of the covenant of works as it relates to the work of Christ. When we begin to see the relationship between the covenant of works and the work of Christ in our place, it becomes clear how are more than just forgiven through our union with Jesus by faith. We are declared righteous. We have peace with God now and forever. It really is finished. All really is well. Semper Reformanda: Jon and Justin talk about the fallout produced by a denial of the covenant of works. The guys discuss final/future justification as a part of that and then conclude with some thoughts on the sufficiency of Christ to save sinners. Resources: Our series on covenant theology Our episode on Final Justification by Mark Jones Jon's covenant theology series: Part One Part Two https://youtu.be/ruPNfMxZaSc
Topics
- Episode focus: More Than Forgiven
- In our third of three episodes on the implications of covenant theology, Jon and Justin discuss the significance of the covenant of works as it relates to the work of Christ
- When we begin to see the relationship between the covenant of works and the work of Christ in our place, it becomes clear how are more than just forgiven through our union with…
- We have peace with God now and forever
- Semper Reformanda: Jon and Justin talk about the fallout produced by a denial of the covenant of works
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Transcript
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I trust that many of you out there who are listening to this podcast have had questions over the course of your life as to whether you're legitimately a believer and as to whether you are legitimately in the Lord
Jesus Christ.
And usually that's because your life does not look the way you want it to.
So, is Jesus only enough for the forgiveness of sins and being declared righteous?
Is he only enough for justification, or is there more to the Lord Jesus and what he has accomplished and is accomplishing in us.
The answer to that is yes, there is more.
He is better than you had ever heard him to be.
He's better than you think he is.
That he not only is the forgiveness of your sins and your righteousness, he is the one who is working in and through you by his spirit to sanctify you.
Through our union with him, we are safe and secure, we are justified, we're being sanctified, and we'll be with God forever.
John and I are going to have a conversation about union with Christ today, based upon Romans 6 and a book that might be coming out from Theocast.
We'll see.
Hope it encourages you.
Stay tuned.
Hey guys, this is Justin.
Maybe you know that you are forgiven because of Jesus Christ.
But you're wondering, what does Jesus have to do with my Christian life?
How is he involved in my sanctification, even?
Or is he concerned at all with the ways that I struggle and the way that my life goes up and down.
Is there any comfort for me in Jesus when it comes to all of that?
