Reclaiming Rest Radio

Memories. We all have them. Some are good. Some are bad. Others are somewhere in-between. In Matthew and Mark, Jesus is recorded as having said precious words about something that would be told in memory of a certain person. May those words encourage His people.

Examine. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand 1 Corinthians 11:28 and 2 Corinthians 13:5 more accurately,...

Depart. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand Matthew 7:23 more accurately, and recover some spiritual sani...

Lukewarm. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand Revelation 3:16 more accurately, and recover some spiritual...

The Psalms hold a special place in believers' hearts. 88 in particular stands out and means a great deal to Justin. Why? Of all the lament psalm authors, the author of 88 didn't shift out of his darkness. The psalms prove that God's people struggle with darkness. They also prove that God can handle and doesn't condemn their darkness. Brothers and sisters, let us sing an inspired so...

Sexual sin. Pornography. Those words conjure a wide range of emotions and thoughts. Many might summarize them in a single word, 'filth.' It is a plague in churches, Christian homes, and society. Nevertheless, the grace of God has saved and continues to change sexual sinners. Whether a Christian struggles with it in thought, word, or deed...there is freedom in Jesus Christ. Justin hopes tha...

As concerns doctrine, Christians can be a terribly distracted bunch. Christians have an unfortunate tendency to pay much attention to doctrine which Scripture doesn't give much attention, and is controversial to boot. Christians ought instead seek to grow in their understanding of doctrine which is given particular attention in Scripture. What doctrines does Scripture pay particular attention,...

For a variety of unfortunate reasons, many Christians have walked away from churches or are in the process of doing so. Such Christians face difficult challenges and feel tremendous pain. One challenge is the painful loss of 'friends.' One consolation is that they encounter others who help them with their hurt. Better yet, they'll find themselves in the precious position to help others...

Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Episcopalian, etc... It doesn't matter what 'flag' a Christian flies. All Christians are ultimately on the same team. Why then the 'Royal Rumble?' Brothers and sisters...our daily need to encourage and build up one another in our most holy, common faith ought not take a backseat to 'wrestling' over non-primary matters. No Chris...

Is there more to Christianity than grace? Some say yes. Others, no. Who is correct? Are both answers incorrect? What does Scripture say on the matter? Is what Scripture says cut and dried? The truth is more important than we might realize.

Any sermon that footnotes Christ, or leaves Him out altogether, is actually not a sermon. Why? Jesus says that Scripture is about Him. Failure to heed that results in a host of problems. One of those problems is that Christians dread the Old Testament...which is a crying shame, a travesty really. It is understandable though, given that Christians are fed a diet of Old Testament without Christ. It&...

Scripture contains Law and Gospel. The two relate. They function as a team. As Luther said, "The Law discovers the disease, The Gospel delivers the remedy." Even so, they also must be kept distinct. Many preachers and teachers fail to distinguish them. That's a terrible problem! It's why, every day, anxious and despairing Christians ask questions like... "Does God love me?&q...

The Reformation sought to reclaim assurance and rest for the believer. Believers that celebrate the Reformation aren't strangers to the recovery of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, but much more came out of that crucial time in church history. In this part two of the show's first two-parter...Justin covers four C categories, two non-C categories, and how the six concepts help believer...

The Reformation sought to reclaim assurance and rest for the believer. Believers that celebrate the Reformation aren't strangers to the recovery of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, but much more came out of that crucial time in church history. In this part one of the show's first two-parter...Justin covers the five solas, how the five solas relate to God's sovereignty in salvation, an...

Christians legitimately and regularly deal with darkness. Justin, the face of Reclaiming Rest, is no exception. After a night he went through during his infant years in fundamentalism, a darkness remained which affects him to this day. Justin hopes that by sharing about the experience, The Gospel will shine into others' darkness. Good news: our Father doesn't only listen to our cries in darkness,...

Piety, another word for godliness, is a good thing. Pietism is a preoccupation with piety, and a terrible problem that is prevalent in churches throughout the world. Pietism is the reason why many believers suffer from lack of assurance and routine internal panic regarding one's salvation. What does a preoccupation with piety entail, and is there any hope for believers to have internal peace? Just...

Justin Joseph is the face of Reclaiming Rest, a ministry by which he coins himself an unworthy and ordinary saint/sinner that's on mission to encourage his brothers and sisters to rest in The worthy Christ and The extraordinary Gospel. Justin introduces the audio extension of the ministry, Reclaiming Rest Radio.