Theocast

"Jesus-plus" theology has always been popular. People add things to the gospel and to Jesus in order to legitimize their Christian lives. Is Jesus really enough for us? Not just for our salvation, but for our Christian lives? Aren't there other things we need to be concerned for? Jon and Justin consider this and more. Semper Reformanda: They guys begin by giving give more information about our pla...

Our listeners have been asking for a podcast about leaving dispensationalism. We try to give the people what they want! Jon and Justin talk about why we are not dispensational. We talk personally and theologically, covering topics such as: the redemptive-historical framework of Scripture, covenant theology, law/gospel distinction, sanctification, and the ordinary means of grace. Semper Reformanda...

Many people struggle with the church. We go and it feels plastic. Inauthentic. Or it seems like the church is full of people who understand themselves to be crushing it. And so, it doesn't seem there is a place for the weak or miserable sinner. As a result, many people are disenchanted with the church. Where did all this come from? Is there something better? Semper Reformanda Podcast: Jon and Just...

What is the posture of Jesus toward those who trust him? In Matthew 11, Jesus invites the weary to come to him that they might find rest. He says he is gentle and lowly in heart. Is that how you have heard Jesus presented? Or have you been told that he is harsh, exacting, and probably disappointed in you? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the patience, mercy, and gentleness of Christ--an...

"I never knew you; depart from me," are words in Matthew 7 many of us fear we will hear from Jesus. Should we live in fear that we will finally be rejected by Christ for not doing enough? Was that his intention? Or did he mean something else? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the importance of law/gospel distinction in the Sermon the Mount, as well as how to love and care for those with...

Are you a legalist or an antinomian? Most people would claim they are neither. But many Christians don't know what to do with God's law. Jon and Justin talk about the law and the gospel--and how it is Paul could say he delighted in God's law. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about why it is that so many people leave legalism and head into antinomianism. They also give counsel to those leaving...

"Take up your cross and follow me." What did Jesus mean when he said that? Is he calling us to hate our wives, kids, and parents? Is he calling us to be willing to suffer anything if we are going to be his followers? Is he laying down a test of radical discipleship? Or is he calling us to something else? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the heart behind Theocast, as well as some theolog...

People like to talk about the "demands of the gospel." But does the gospel make demands of us? Must we forsake sin in order to come to Christ? Do we need to make Jesus Lord of our lives? Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about obedience and the uses of the law. What is the first use of the law? What is the third use? Are there ways these are often confused? FOLLOW Theocast: http://theocast.org...

Many of us have spent our Christian lives chasing after experiences. We live in pursuit of spiritual highs and that "first-time feeling." There is something different and better. Jon and Justin talk about what that is. Members Podcast: The guys talk about pietistic, emotionally-based preaching, as well as the armor of God and the Lord's Table. Our Free eBook: Theocast.org/Primer FOLLOW Theocast: h...

What is Christian liberty? Is it about more than alcohol, dancing, and music? What is the weaker brother? What is it that governs the exercise of our freedoms? Jon and Justin consider these questions. Members Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about how to go about setting people free who have been in a heavy-handed church context. FOLLOW Theocast: http://theocast.org https://twitter.com/theocast_org ht...

What is the purpose of your sanctification? Who is it for? (Hint: It's not for you.) We survey a number of passages from the New Testament to demonstrate the point of our growth in Christ. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about how freeing it is to realize your sanctification isn't for you. Recommended Resources: Dazed and Confused: Hebrews 12:1-14 and Holiness

Where does all bad theology come from? From our perspective, it comes from a loss of the church's one foundation--that is, Jesus Christ and his work counted to us by faith alone. Members Podcast: Jon and Justin deal with common objections to "faith alone" and "Christ alone." FOLLOW Theocast: http://theocast.org https://twitter.com/theocast_org https://www.facebook.com/Theocast.org https://www.inst...

Should you regularly be questioning your salvation? What about self-examination? When and how should you do that? The guys answer these questions and consider several passages of Scripture that speak to these issues. Members' Podcast: The guys pointedly answer the question posed by John Piper's article, "How often should you question your salvation?" Link to Article FOLLOW Theocast: http://theocas...

There are a number of things discussed in the church as though they are part of the gospel--things like faith, repentance, obedience, and surrendering all to Jesus. But are these things the gospel? The guys have that conversation. Members' Podcast: The guys have a pastoral conversation about how the gospel isn't about us at all. Recommended Resources: "Faith vs Faithfulness: A Primer on Rest" "Saf...

Jon and Justin discuss an article entitled, “4 Ways Bad Biblical Theology Warps Sermons.” Is Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching dangerous? Is it unhelpful? Does it produce bad things in the church? The guys talk about this—and more. Members' Podcast: Jon and Justin talk about the concerns that might be underneath an article like the one discussed in today's episode.

At Theocast, we talk a lot about pietism. What is it? What is the difference in piety and pietism? How does pietism affect us? Is there something better? If you find yourself struggling in the Christian life, is there something wrong with you? The guys answer these questions and more. Members Podcast Description: The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.

2020 has been a difficult year. (Understatement.) Jon and Justin reflect on what they have learned, as well as the faithfulness of God. Members Podcast: The guys continue reflecting on 2020 and the faithfulness of God. Read Episode Transcripts

We had the joy of recording with Chad Bird, Daniel Emery Price, and Erick Sorensen of the 1517.org ministry for a special Christmas podcast. Why is the incarnation of Jesus important? How does it bring us hope, joy, and peace? We hope this conversation is uplifting and encouraging.

Many listeners are tracking with us that Christ is enough--that he has completely saved us. Many have come to see that pietism is unhelpful. But, now, you're wondering: What do I do now? If that's you, this podcast is for you. The post Christ Is Enough…Now What? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

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 i...

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 .