Theocast

Anxiety and the Gospel May 08, 2024

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For those of us who are feeling anxious, depressed, dark, and discouraged, this is a conversation for you. How do we take what we feel and put it in the light of the gospel and the objective reality outside of ourselves? How do our feelings tend to adjust and change towards the truth of the gospel? We pray you find this conversation encouraging!

Pat’s new book! The Active Obedience of Christ

Law, Gospel, and Jesus (w/ The Pactum) May 01, 2024

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It has been said that Jesus is the greatest teacher of the law. Many would come to him and say, 'How can we enter into your kingdom?' We assume Jesus would give them the gospel. But if you read these passages, it sounds like law because he tells them to obey the law and live. Today's episode is a discussion about the law-gospel distinction with our good friend Pat Abendroth from The Pactum. We tackle a lot of the hard passages in both the Old and New Testament.

The Pactum

What Does It Mean to Walk by the Spirit? Apr 24, 2024

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Do you ever wonder what it means to walk by the spirit? It's a phrase found in several places in the New Testament. If you asked ten different Christians what it means to walk by the spirit, you'd likely get ten different answers. But today on the pod, Jon and Justin are going to take a swing at answering that question. We're going to explore this concept and offer our perspectives. Our answers might surprise you.

Pat’s new book! The Active Obedience of Christ

Saved by Works? (w/ The Pactum) Apr 17, 2024

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Are we saved by works? The answer to this question might astonish you. In fact, we are saved by works! The real question is, whose works save us? Ours? Or someone else’s? In today’s episode, Jon, Justin, and our friend Pat Abendroth from The Pactum will be discussing the active obedience of Christ, a vital biblical doctrine that helps sinners see Jesus better. We pray you will find this conversation informative and encouraging.

The Pactum

COVENANT Conference

Why We're Not Antinomian Apr 10, 2024

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Emphasizing grace, grace boys, antinomianism, the law, preaching, harsh - these are all words that seem to be circulating widely on the internet. We wanted to address this topic. First and foremost, what is antinomianism? Is preaching Christ from all of Scripture, Christ-centered preaching, generally considered antinomian? Moreover, why is it that Reformed theology, and Theocast, is wrongly considered antinomian? We'll explain this by examining the uses of the law and church discipline.

Jon’s Course: Saint, Sinner, and the Supernatural

Justin’s Course: Law and Gospel Distinction

Our episode on Romans 7

COVENANT Conference

The Baptism Debate Apr 03, 2024

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The baptism debate. Typically, when we hear this, we cringe because it's not really done well; there are a lot of strawmen. We don't represent each other's side well, and it becomes heated and emotional. We don't want to do that today. We want to talk about the differences and where they stand biblically, and then why we would hold to a position known as the credo-baptist position: the 1689 Baptist view of baptism. Most of all, we pray that you're informed and encouraged. We love our brothers who are paedo-baptists, and we hope that comes out in this podcast.

Sam Renihan’s book, The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant & His Kingdom

Jewett’s book, Infant Baptist and the Covenant of Grace

VanDorn’s book, Waters of Creation

Nettles’s Article, Baptists and the Ordinances

Our “Remember Your Baptism” episode

COVENANT Conference

Why We're Not Presbyterian Mar 27, 2024

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Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a confessional Baptist position on covenant theology and a confessional Presbyterian position? (We know you have--because you’ve asked us.) Jon and Justin talk about the differences today. It really all comes down to how one understands the covenant of grace to be revealed and then established. We hope this conversation brings some clarity for you!

Sam Renihan’s book, The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant & His Kingdom

1689 Federalism Website

Are Baptists Reformed? Mar 20, 2024

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In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation about the Reformation and the streams that flowed out of it pertaining to covenant theology. While there are disagreements amongst and between various traditions, Presbyterians, the Reformed, and confessional Baptists agree on a lot! This discussion covers some history, as well as the significant points of agreement. Let’s make Reformed catholicity a thing!

More episodes on Covenant Theology

Covenant Theology VS Dispensationalism Mar 13, 2024

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What are the major differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism? That’s a question we get a lot. Jon and Justin sit down to discuss the differences under three main headings: Christ in all of Scripture, law/gospel distinction, and the covenant of works (active obedience of Christ).