The Jerusalem Chamber

What has changed in the present state of sin? What do the clarifiers “spiritual” and “accompanying salvation” distinguish for us about this conversation? How does man’s aversion to righteousness play out? What about preparation for conversion? Tune in as Nathan, Shawn, Joel, and Kyle discuss WCF 9.3: Man, by his fall into a state of … More Episode 9.3: The State...

What is the four-fold state of man? What is the “state of innocency”? The Bible tells us God created man “upright,” what does that mean? Why is it important that Adam and Eve had the power to will and do that which was good? How was humanity able to be well pleasing to God before … More Episode 9.2: The State of Innocency

Why does the chapter on the will of man immediately follow the one on Christ the Mediator? What is the will and where is it located? Why has God made man a willing creature and what do we lose if we weren’t? Why do some new Calvinsits struggle with the Confession’s teaching on the will? … More Episode 9.1: The Will of Man

What is the assumption in this paragraph? What does the Confession mean by “applies” and “communicates” redemption? What does the Confession mean by “certainly” and “effectually”? How does the Mediator intercede for us? How does he reveal and persuade us of the gospel? How does he govern our hearts? How do these truths help us … More Episode 8....

How does this paragraph respond to Roman Catholicism that teaches that Christ is only Mediator according to his humanity? What is the communication of attributes? What is the extra Calvinisticum? What’s the difference between the Reformed and Lutherans? Are we to worship the person of Christ? Join Nathan, Shawn, Kyle, and Joel as discuss WCF … More Episode 8.7: The Communication of&#16...

What are the differences between this paragraph and those found in chapter 7? What does the Confession mean by “communicated to the elect”? What is the virtue of redemption? What is the efficacy of redemption? What are the benefits of redemption? Why does the Confession say “slain from the foundation of the world”? What’s the … More Episode 8.6: The Virtue and E...

Can you explain the terms “active” and “passive” obedience? Can you historically explain the question(s) about the active obedience of Christ? Give some specific examples of Christ’s obedience. Why does the WCF connect Christ’s suffering to the justice of his Father? What does the WCF mean with the phrase “through the eternal Spirit”? How does &#8230...

Why does the WCF incorporate significant details about the life of Jesus that are absent from the Apostles’ Creed? What does the Confession mean when it speaks of Christ estate of humiliation and exaltation? Why does the Confession say Christ “most willingly” undertook the office of Mediator? What’s the significance of suffering in body and … More Episode 8.4: Humilia...

In light of recent controversies what in this paragraph relates to the ontological and economic Trinity? How does this paragraph set forth Jesus as the New Adam? What is different about Jesus’ sanctification from ours? Where is the encouragement in this for us? Why did Jesus need to be holy, harmless, and undefiled? Hos is … More Episode 8.3: The Perfection of the Mediator

What are some of the heresies rejected by this paragraph? Where does the language “very and eternal God” come from and why does the WCF use it? What does the “fullness of time” mean? What portions of Scripture talk about Jesus’ true humanity? Why does it matter that Jesus was truly man? Why is it … More Episode 8.2: The Two Natures of Christ

How do we know that sending Jesus wasn’t God’s emergency plan? Could the Father or Spirit have been the Mediator? How is Jesus a Prophet? Priest? King? What does it mean that he is Head of the church? How are the blessings of salvation connected to Jesus? Join Nathan, Shawn, Joel, and Kyle as we … More Episode 8.1: The Chosen Mediator

This special episode is a Q&A of all things related to chapter seven. Thanks for those who sent in questions. Tune in as we discuss questions like: why do some people reject a covenant of works? What were the “sacraments” of the covenant of works? Would Adam have inherited eternal life in heaven or a … More Chapter 7 Q&A

How do we understand the place of the gospel in the Old Testament? What is the relation of the new covenant to the covenant of grace? Why does the confession speak of Christ as the “substance”? What is meant by “administered with more simplicity”? What does it mean that these ordinances “dispense” the covenant of … More Episode 7.6: The Covenant of Grace i...

What is the difference between law and grace? What is the difference between Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology in understanding the Old Testament? What are some of the promises, pictures, and prophecies Israel received about Jesus? How were the “shadowy” things of the Old Testament sufficient unto salvation? Tune in as Joel, Nathan, Shawn, and Kyle … More Episode 7.5: The C...

What is a “testament” and “testator”? Why is it important to retain this language? How does this help us understand the covenant of grace? Why are the benefits of the covenant of grace connected to the death of Jesus? What is the inheritance? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle discuss these questions and … More Episode 7.4: A Testament and Testator

What is a covenant and what are its parts? Why is it important to remind people that life can no longer be found through the covenant of works? Is there biblical evidence for this thing we call the covenant of grace? What is the difference between the covenant of works and the covenant of grace? … More Episode 7.3: The Covenant of Grace

What is a covenant? What are the parts of a covenant? Where in Scripture would you go to understand the covenant of works? Why is it called a covenant of “works”? Was the covenant of works a gracious covenant? Do we have any idea how long Adam continued before breaking the covenant? How does the … More Episode 7.2: The Covenant of Works

What is the “distance” between God and man? Why do “reasonable creatures” owe obedience to God? Is there a general ownership that God has toward all his creation? Why does the Confession use the word “fruition”? How has God condescended to us? What is a covenant? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle discuss … More Episode 7.1: God’s Covenant...

This special episode is a Q&A of all things related to chapter six. Thanks for those who sent in questions. Tune in as we discuss: Where did Satan come from? What are different theological views on original sin? Why is Adam’s first sin only imputed to us? If we’re made opposite to all good why … More Chapter 6 Q&A

How are original and actual sin related? What is the difference between the two? How does sin bring guilt upon the sinner? What is the wrath of God? What does the Bible tell us of a flippant attitude about sin? What are the miseries of this life? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle … More Episode 6.6: The Curse of Sin

What is the corruption of nature? What Bible passages show that the corruption of sin remains in believers? How can we understand Romans 7 and why is it pastorally helpful? Do Christians remain totally depraved? What does “mortify” mean? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle discuss these questions and more from WCF 6.5: … More Episode 6.5: Indwelling Sin

What is meant by the phrase “original corruption”? What is the relationship between original and actual sin? What is depravity and where do we see it in the Bible? What words are used to describe our depravity? Does depravity mean that we’re not longer in the image of God? What are some objections to total … More Episode 6.4: Total Depravity

Was Eve’s sin imputed to humanity? What is imputation? What does it mean that guilt was imputed? Define “posterity descending from ordinary generation.” Why is this phrase important? How was Christ protected from Adam’s guilt? Is there any hope in this chapter since we’re all under Adam’s sin? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and … More Episode 6.3: The Uni...

What was the sin and why was it so heinous? What are the four main consequences of sin in this paragraph? What did the change in “original righteousness” look like? Describe the loss of communion with God. How can we say Adam and Eve were dead in sin? What does it mean to be wholly … More Episode 6.2: Fallen and Sinful

How can we keep a fresh picture of the reality of the Fall? How should we understand Genesis’ account that Satan was a serpent? Do we know anything about Satan’s fall into sin? What is temptation? How could sinful desires originate in someone who was righteous? How was Adam and Eve’s sin a “complication of … More Episode 6.1: The Fall Into Sin