Removing "Republicationism" from Reformed Theology

In this episode, we delve into the controversial topic of "Republicationism" in Reformed Theology. We begin by discussing the overall position of Republication and Norman Shepherd's contribution to this topic. We then move on to examine the various proof texts often used in the Reformed Standards, such as Galatians 3, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 7, 1 Peter 2, Ephesians 5, and more which are often cited in the Republication controversy. We also discuss the issues with the Republication Paradigm, including a low view of the law of God and the Gospel, a deistic pietism, gnosticism, hacking up the Bible, and individualism. We touch on the topic of Antinomianism and how the Republication Paradigm affects the posture towards laws and responsibility for actions. Overall, this episode explores the nuances and the need for removing Republication from Reformed Theology and how it affects the theological landscape.

Listeners may want to review the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 19, "Of the Law of God" from which this controversy finds its genesis. (https://www.opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_19)

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