Spiritual disciplines are a big deal in our modern church context. Where did they come from? Are they biblical? How is it that we are sustained and grown in the Christian life? Jon and Justin consider all these things. The post Are Spiritual Disciplines Biblical? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Sin is far worse than we often think. The Bible teaches that we are all born with lusts, cravings, passions, and desires that are wrong. Jon and Justin talk about this robust understanding of sin and its implications. The post The Cravings of the Flesh appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
There is a difference between unrepentant sin and struggling as a fallen person in a fallen world. How should we understand our own struggle and the struggle of other believers? And what does this mean for life together in the church? The post The Difference Between Sin and Struggle appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Jon and Jimmy discuss where should we draw lines of theological disagreements. How should Christians disagree over important doctrines? How has the church lost its mission in these theological debates? The post Agree to Disagree appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
This is part 4 from our Introduction to Covenant Theology. In this class, this is our first of two sessions discussing the Covenant of Grace. In this session, we talk about the nature of the Covenant of Grace. Then we turn our focus on the promises and progressive revelation of the Covenant of Grace and trace them through the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi. The post The Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology ....
If you listen to many in the church, our Christian lives should be characterized by happiness, excitement, and by overcoming difficulty. But, this life is often characterized by pain, toil, and suffering. What do we do with that? And what is it that we're called to in the church? The post Fantasy Christianity appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
These are tumultuous times in the United States. Politics are dominating much of the public conversation. And evangelical leaders have made strong statements as to how Christians should--or must--vote. Jon and Justin discuss these things and provide a historical biblical perspective. The post HOT TOPIC: Is There Only One Way a Christians Can Vote? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology ....
Though we would never say it this way, it often seems that the gospel is just the starting point of the Christian life--and that once we believe, we need to move on to other things. Jon and Justin consider how this happens and what it means for people in the church. The post Left Behind: Have We Moved On from the Gospel? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Why is it that Jesus died on a cross--and not some other way? Does it matter? (Hint: It does.) Jon and Justin answer this question using all of Scripture from a redemptive-historical, covenantal perspective. The post Did It Matter How Jesus Died? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Some people say we should read the Bible with no presuppositions--and that it isn't good to have a theological system. Is that possible? Is that right? Jon and Justin consider these things and how we should do biblical theology. The post Is Your Theological System Any Good? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Jon and Justin answer a question that we get all the time: "When you say 'reformed' theology, what do you mean?" We offer our own "five points" on the subject. The post The “Five Points” of Reformed Theology appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Jon and Justin have a conversation about our weakness, sex, and the gospel. (Parents: There is nothing graphic, but please be aware.) Our culture tells us all kinds of things about sex. The church hasn't always helped. What has God said in his Word? The post Our Weakness, Sex, and the Gospel appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
Are you discouraged about reading your Bible? Maybe you feel like you don't understand it? Maybe you read it and feel like you've gotten nothing from it? In this episode, the guys talk about how not to read your Bible--and then consider what Scripture says about how to interact with it. The post How Not to Read Your Bible appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
On today's episode, we are able and blessed to sit around the same table to discuss and meet with our old friend pietism. The other night, we were discussing how pietism dies a very slow and painful death. We also talked about the damage it can cause to our assurance and what we see when we look at ourselves in Christ. In this podcast, we discuss the slow and painful death of pietism and how it can harm us. The post The Slow Death of Pietism appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology ....
Life is hard. Relationships are hard. In light of that, what is it that we need most? There are countless solutions offered. Jon and Justin consider what Scripture has to say. The post What the World Needs Now appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, Jon and Jimmy discuss the topic of Vocation. Does the Bible lead us to believe that some jobs are more spiritual than others? Is the pastor's job more important than the stay home mom? We also explain how God is accomplishing His mission through the ordinary every day lives of those in the church. The post Does Your Job Matter to God??? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology ....
In this episode, Jon and Justin answer a listener question. Should we be afraid of the judgment seat of Christ? Should we fear that all of our good works will be burned up? We survey the passages in the New Testament that speak to these things. The post Fearing the Judgment Seat appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about all of the requirements being placed upon Christians as a result of the current cultural issues. It seems we are failing all over the place, and forgiveness and absolution are nowhere to be found. What do we make of these things? The post You’re a Bad Christian If… appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about the difference between Calvinism and reformed theology. The two are not one and the same. We explain the major tenets of reformed theology and why they are important. The post Why All Calvinists Are Not Reformed appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
When should you leave a church? Jon and Jimmy discuss this question from a pastoral and congregant perspective. We discuss unhelpful ways we have seen this done, what you should not say, and the timing one should consider. The post Should I Stay Or Should I Go? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about evangelicalism. Where did it come from? What produced it? What kind of effect has evangelical culture had on Christians? If you feel as though you're drowning--if you are struggling and disenchanted--you are not crazy. And you are not alone. The post Drowning in Evangelicalism? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about a passage of Scripture that is often misunderstood: 2 Peter 1:1-12. Is Peter teaching pietism in this text? We consider the gospel, as well as the saint/sinner reality, and how those things relate to our pursuit of piety. The post Dazed and Confused: Does 2 Peter 1:1-12 Teach Pietism? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology ....
In this episode, Jon and Justin begin by answering a listener's question as to whether Roman Catholics can be saved. We then contrast Roman Catholic and Reformed theology and go on to consider the ways many evangelicals sound Roman in their teaching and practice. The post Back to Rome? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the protests of recent days, the guys talk about racism, injustice, and the church. There are many people in a lot of pain. What can we say to these things from God's Word? How can the church navigate these difficult issues? The post Racism, Injustice, and the Church appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about biblical counseling and the problem of pietism and hyper-introspection. We consider a confessional, Christ-centered approach to counseling that is grounded in the local church. The post Biblical Counseling: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys talk about triumphalism. The impression we're often given in the church is that we should be always and consistently improving. We should be living "the victorious Christian life." And, if we're not, we should be concerned. What do we make of all this? The post Triumphalism appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
n this episode, the guys talk about depression. It is a common battle. And it is understandable in a fallen world. We consider what depression is, where it comes from, and how we should recalibrate our thinking and conversation in the church. The post Depression appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
In this episode, the guys consider the distinction between the law and the gospel. God has revealed the law and the gospel in Scripture. They aren't the same thing, but yet, they are often confused. This confusion results in all kinds of fallout, including robbing the believer of assurance and peace. The post Law/Gospel Distinction appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
"Christ-centered preaching" has been a popular topic for a number of years. But what is it? What does it mean to preach Christ from all of Scripture? If we preach this way, are we just saying the same thing every Sunday? The guys consider all of this--and more--in today's episode. The post Christ-Centered Preaching appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
So many of the questions we get at Theocast come down to the issue of assurance. How do we know we will be finally saved? How is it that we have peace before God- now and in the future? We talk personally of our own experiences, make some observations about evangelicalism, and then point people to Christ and his sufficiency. The post Assurance appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .
