Theocast

In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss legal preaching. This kind of preaching tends to remove hope and establish fear. It tends to turn every passage of Scripture into law. It tends to focus on how people are not measuring up. We point out the prevalence of legal preaching and offer some correctives. The post Legal Preaching appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin discuss preaching [about] the gospel. It's been our observation that guys will get fired up about preaching the gospel, they will give the facts of the gospel, and talk a lot about the gospel--without ever offering Jesus to sinners and heralding the grace of God in Christ. The post Preaching [About] the Gospel appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

We are all being tremendously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, the guys have a conversation about trials, suffering, and the steadfast love of God. The post Joy in Suffering: A Conversation in Light of COVID-19 appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about Proverbs. It's one of the most-read books in the Bible, but honestly, many of us don't know what to do with it. Is Jesus in Proverbs? How do we understand and apply the book? The post Proverbs: Where Is Jesus? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin tackle the question, "How much--and for how long--can a Christian sin?" Scripture and the Confessions indicate that Christians can sin really badly for a really long time. The post How Much Can a Christian Sin? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, the guys talk about feelings. Yes, that's right. At a prominent evangelical conference, John Piper said that it is futile to try to define saving faith apart from feelings (link). We consider whether that is correct and the fallout of that perspective as it relates to assurance. The post More Than a Feeling? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, the guys talk about ambition. Biblically, ambition is sin and is opposed to the gospel. We consider how we are to live before God and with one another. The post Is Ambition Sin? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about sola fide (faith alone). It is a radical message. We seek to briefly clarify the doctrine before moving on to discuss the implications of it and the importance of guarding it. The post “Faith Alone” Is Radical appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about loving one another. It was a big deal to Jesus and the apostles. But if you were to ask Christians to make a list of priorities in the Christian life, where would love show up on that list? The post What’s Love Got to Do with It? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, the guys talk about discipleship. We often hear the word "disciple" used as a verb. Is that how it's used in the New Testament? Is there a distinction between being a Christian and a disciple? We consider these things along with the corporate nature of being a disciple of Jesus. The post Discipleship Is Not About You appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

Jesus prays for our protection and our mission in John 17. What kind of protection does he pray for? And what kind of mission has he left for us? In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about our mission and Christ's desires for us as his church. The post Mission Critical appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, we talk about all the little "l" laws we place ourselves under in the New Year's season. There are a 1,000 things we need to be doing--or not doing. We often fail to meet our own expectations. What do we do with all this? The post The “Little laws” of New Year’s appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about some of the ways contemporary Christianity has made everything complicated. We also talk about the freeing simplicity of the biblical faith that is founded on Christ crucified for sinners. The post Simple Christianity appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, we interview our friend, Daniel Emery Price about creedal Christianity. If you were to ask many in the church what Christians believe, you would get a number of different answers. Many of those wouldn't be good. We discuss what creedal Christianity is and the fallout of abandoning the creedal faith. The post Interview with Daniel Emery Price: Creeds? What’s That? appeared first on...

Our third live event, from Berean Fellowship in Palmdale, CA. Jon and Justin talk about the Christian's simultaneous saint and sinner reality, antinomianism, and about how much fruit we need to be bearing in the Christian life. The post Q&A: Saint & Sinner, Antinomianism, Bearing Fruit and More… appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In our second ever live event, Jon and Justin talk primarily about sola fide--some of the old and new confusion around it. How do good works factor into our final salvation? We begin to discuss an article written recently by Mark Jones in which he argues that we have the right to eternal life by faith alone but we will finally possess eternal life through good works. The post Live Q&A on Final...

In this episode we interview our friend, Chad Bird. We discuss his book, "Night Driving." We cover a number of topics, including the pain we experience in this life, repentance, forgiveness, the struggle against sin, and the love of God for sinners. The post Interview with Chad Bird appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In our first-ever live Theocast event, we answer listener questions as well as those submitted by the audience. Topics include assurance of salvation, motivations for obedience, our need for the church, and more. The post Live Q&A: Motivation for Obedience, Assurance, & the Holy Spirit appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

We sat down with Rod Rosenbladt to discuss a few things--including law/gospel distinction, the sufficiency of Christ's work, and theology of the cross. We also get his thoughts on future justification. The post Law Gospel Distinction with Rod Rosenbladt appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about a verse of Scripture that has produced much angst and confusion: Hebrews 12:14. In that verse, we read that there is a holiness without which no one will see the Lord. How should we understand this passage? The post Dazed and Confused: Hebrews 12:1-14 and Holiness appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, Jon and Justin talk about a passage of Scripture that is often misunderstood and misapplied: John 15. Jesus tells us if we abide in him, we will produce much fruit. What does it mean to abide in Jesus? What does Jesus mean by fruit? The post Dazed and Confused: John 15 and Bearing Fruit appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

In this episode, we talk about how obedience is a good thing--but that sadly, many have had the experience of being scolded toward it. We discuss how assurance and peace with God in Christ actually motivates us to pursue obedience. The post BONUS EPISODE: Obedience Is Not a Dirty Word appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

Want to know what Theocast is all about? Here’s a description of Theocast in the words of its hosts. We walk potential listeners through our purpose, our distinctions, our theological focus, and why you might consider tuning in. We hope you find this episode helpful. The post What is Theocast? appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

Maybe you've noticed that the grace of God in Christ is so often qualified? As soon as the gospel is heralded, immediately comes the "Yeah, but..." In this episode, we talk about the tendency to footnote grace and hedge on sola fide. Where does this come from, and why does it happen? The post Footnoting Grace appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .

Episode Description: In this episode, we discuss the reality of weariness. It's common. We consider how the church is supposed to be a haven for sinners, but sadly, the church has often only piled it on the weary Christian. The post Spiritual Weariness appeared first on Theocast - Reformed Theology .