As we follow the Shorter Catechism's lead up to the Ten Commandments we've come to Question 41: Q Wherein is the moral law summarily comprehended? A The Moral Law is summarily comprehended in the Ten Commandments. In this episode we talk about how the morality summarized in the Ten Commandments is present and central throughout all scripture.
Jun 21, 2021•48 min
As we move towards the Ten Commandments we discuss the Catechism's distinction of the Moral Law as unique from Civil and Ceremonial laws. Distinctions like this help us know how to follow God's commands and why we keep some laws today and not others. Enjoy!
Jun 14, 2021•57 min
We're back in the Catechism! join us as we start to look at God's law leading into the questions covering the Ten Commandments. This week we focus on having a proper understanding of the law and three historical-theological ways that Christians can understand the use of God's law.
Jun 07, 2021•55 min
This week we're back to our discussions of Roman Catholicism. In our second 'Against Rome' episode we challenge Rome's teaching on the papacy by addressing its problematic assertions, lack biblical defensibility, and not so compelling history. We hope you enjoy and are encouraged and/or challenged for good!
May 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week we look into the reliability of the New Testament. Jon and I discuss the trustworthiness of the New Testament's manuscripts and how we got the books we have. We also discuss a brief theology of the Canon, defending the foundation oof our theology of scripture.
May 17, 2021•1 hr
A brief reflection on the Christian's hope in death. We're going to introduce brief reflections like these for weeks without episodes. Enjoy, we hope this is edifying!
May 11, 2021•8 min
Our first bonus episode between season 4 and 5 covers gifts of the Spirit. Here we discuss the biblical theology of gifts and the biblical and theological arguments for their cessation (end). Enjoy!
May 03, 2021•1 hr
This week we talk about this- Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection? A. At the resurrection Christ will immediately raise up in glory all believers; he will openly acknowledge and acquit them in the day of judgement, graciously rewarding them according to their works of faith, and they will enter into the full enjoyment of God for all eternity.
Mar 29, 2021•52 min
Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death? A. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness and immediately pass into glory; and their bodies, being still united to Christ, rest in their graves until the resurrection.
Mar 22, 2021•40 min
Q. 36. What benefits in this life accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification? A. The benefits in this life which accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification are: assurance of God’s love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, progress in holiness, and perseverance in it to this life’s end.
Mar 15, 2021•51 min
Q. 35. What is sanctification? A. Sanctification is the work of God’s free grace by which we are renewed throughout in the image of God and are enabled more and more to die to sin and live to righteousness.
Mar 08, 2021•47 min
WSC 34 addresses the often forgotten or misunderstood doctrine of Adoption. Tune in as we look at what it means to be adopted into the family of God and share our subsequent thoughts on God's abundant goodness and graciousness.
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This week we finally get into some specifics! Our conversation, following the Shorter Catechism, takes us through the doctrine of justification. Give 'er a listen and let us know what you think, or even better - send us questions so that we can help you and others understand these comforting truths better!
Feb 22, 2021•51 min
WSC Q32 is a great summary and introductory question. Q. 32. What benefits in this life are shared by those who are effectively called? A. In this life those who are effectively called share in justification, adoption and sanctification, and the further benefits in this life which accompany or flow from them. Tune in for our conversation connecting the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit to what it means for an individual to be saved!
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
Welcome back to another week about how the Holy Spirit saves his people! This episode continues to explore the work of the Spirit in applying Christ's work to people in salvation. Our discussion covers the call of the Spirit making sinners into children of God and his perfect success in doing so. Enjoy - and please send us questions!
Feb 08, 2021•54 min
Season four is here with an introduction to the theology of salvation. This week we talk about how salvation is a work of God- focusing on the Holy Spirit's role in applying salvation. Enjoy!
Feb 01, 2021•57 min
This week is our first interaction with Roman Catholicism. The first doctrine that must be addressed in any discussion between Protestants and Roman Catholics is that of authority. We do our best to communicate and defend Scripture's rightful place as the sole infallible rule of faith and practice for the church, in the time we have. We hope this helps - enjoy!
Jan 25, 2021•56 min
We're back! This episode is... a lot. In this special episode on the end times/last things we discuss and asses different understandings of Revelation 20 and Christ's reign and second coming. We hope this episode both answers and raises questions provoking discussion and growth in understanding. Enjoy!
Jan 18, 2021•57 min
The end of season three! Tune in to hear about Union with Christ and how the salvation won by Christ actually saves his people. Merry Christmas! Q. 29. How are we made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ? A. We are made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ by the effective application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.
Dec 21, 2020•50 min
Tune in for the second to last episode of Season Three! This week we discuss the hope in the reality of Christ's exaltation. We hope you find comfort in the resurrection, reign, and coming return of Christ and our discussion of those realities from the WSC Q28 here. Q. 28. In what does Christ’s exaltation consist? A. Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the...
Dec 14, 2020•47 min
We're back! Join us for a quick discussion covering the humiliation of Christ. WSC question 27 addresses Jesus' humiliation and provides a great opportunity to discuss the salving work accomplished by Christ in his life and death. We've got some good history, heresy, and questions for you as well - enjoy!
Dec 07, 2020•50 min
This week we wrap up our discussions on Jesus' fulfillment of the three Old Testament/Messianic offices. Jesus is King! We hope our discussion of this reality both comforts you and calls you to action. Enjoy!
Nov 23, 2020•53 min
This week we dig into Christ's priestly ministry. In many ways Christ's priestly ministry is the foundation of the gospel so listen and be encouraged and filled with joy in the confidence you have by being made right with God by the work of Jesus! [Full disclosure - this episode is not overly friendly to the theology of our Roman Catholic listeners and friends.]
Nov 16, 2020•59 min
In our continued discussion of Christ's person and work we turn to his ministry as a Prophet. This week we discuss Old Testament prophets and how Jesus is a prophet and does the work of a prophet perfectly. Enjoy!
Nov 09, 2020•43 min
This week we transition from the person of Christ to the work of Christ. Before the next three episodes dive in to Jesus' fulfillment of the offices of prophet, priest, and king check out this discussion from WSC Q23 giving some background and Old Testament context of those roles.
Nov 02, 2020•48 min
WSC Question 22. We discuss the implications of the Son of God becoming man as well as touching on some problems with the Roman Catholic doctrines concerning Mary - we hope you enjoy!
Oct 26, 2020•57 min
We open up Season 3 with Jesus! WSC question 21 opens up the study of Christ, the redeemer of God's elect. This episode covers the exclusivity of Christ, the divinity and humanity of Christ, and the 'one person with two natures' historic/biblical understanding of Jesus. Enjoy!
Oct 19, 2020•48 min
Following the last episode of Season 2 we wanted to discuss Romans 9. This episode is our best attempt at interpreting and discussion Roman's 9 as we believe it is a clear text revealing God's purpose of election in his plan of salvation. Enjoy!
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Season Two wraps up with a glimmer of hope in the promise of a Redeemer. Our discussion, in an effort to not go for hours, focuses first on the Covenant of Grace and then election. We hope you like it and we will see you in a few weeks for Season Three! (In the mean time send us emails with questions!)
Sep 21, 2020•51 min
In the penultimate episode of Season 2 we wrap up our focus on sin. This week's discussion of WSC question 19 covers the temporal consequences of sin in this life as well as the eternal consequence of sin. We look, together, at the devastation of death and look forward to next week when we being to discuss the deafest of that final enemy in the work of Christ.
Sep 14, 2020•49 min
