Joe and Jimmy sit down to talk about gospel-centrality and what constitutes a gospel-centered church. What is the gospel and gospel-centrality? Is this at odds with a Christ-centered ministry? What is a gospel-centered church and how is it different from an issue driven church? Want to go deeper? Be sure to pick up Jared Wilson’s new book, The Gospel-Driven Church. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/gospel-centeredSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today the guys are back talking about the doctrine of Sanctification as they work through the 1689 Confession, Chapter 13, paragraphs 2 and 3. If sanctification is incomplete in this life, is our sanctification guaranteed? How does the fight for our sanctification relate to spiritual warfare? And what does sanctification look like practically in a believer’s life? For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16891323Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys were having an “off air” conversation about something that happened at the recent Shepherd’s Conference, but decided to stop, turn on the mics, and then continue the conversation. It’s really a free-form chat about tribalism, idealism, and unity in the church. For links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/tribalismSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy crack open the 1689 Confession, Chapter 13, on Sanctification and talk through a proper definition, how God sanctifies, and what our role is in this life changing work. Recommended Reading Holiness by JC Ryle Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689131Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy take some time to introduce you to John Bunyan, the baptist puritan who became a gifted preacher and the most famous and best selling author in England. You have probably heard of, and maybe even read his classic, The Pilgrim’s Progress. But Bunyan’s story is one of dramatic conversion, righteous suffering, and faithful ministry. Recommended Reading The Works of John Bunyan (3 Volumes) Prayer The Pilgrim’s Progress Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners John Bunyan and the Grace of Fearing God by Joel Beeke and Paul M Smalley Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism No Bar to Communion For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/bunyanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Joe and Jimmy are talking about the doctrine of Adoption from The 1689 Confession, Chapter 12. In his classic work, Knowing God, J.I. Packer wrote, “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all.” Why is the doctrine of Adoption so important? How is it distinct from other aspects of our salvation? OUR SPONSOR You know we love Logos Bible Software, and think it’s the best software out there, but maybe you aren’t sure if Logos is right for you. Well, now you have no excuse because you can get Logos for free today by downloading Logos Basic at logos.com/docanddevo. for all the links and show notes visit  www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/adoptionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys sit down and wind up talking about why a healthy church isn’t afraid to reveal its scars. What helps a church begin to be honest in confessing sins to one another and sharing their burdens? Why do some leaders avoid honesty and transparency? For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/scarsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back wrapping up chapter 11 from the 1689 Confession on Justification. From the ongoing forgiveness of sins, the secure state of the justified, the potential to fall under God’s “fatherly displeasure,” and justification in the Old Testament the guys love talking sola fide! Plus, there’s a debate on which characters from the TV show, 24, best represent Joe and Jimmy. #24docanddevo For all the relevant links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16891156Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The big news in evangelicalism as of late has been the controversy surrounding James MacDonald and the church he planted, Harvest Bible Chapel. There have been numerous accusations from former elders, past and current members, and even a popular radio personality. It’s been covered by both secular and Christian media outlets and the local news has been reporting on the drama as it continued to unfold. James was recently fired by the elders of Harvest Bible Chapel, and other leadership is now resigning. Today, Jimmy and Joe talk through the history of James and Harvest Bible Chapel, and offer some encouragement to the many current and former members of the church as they seek to move forward following Jesus. For all the links, show notes, and a related video visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/james-macdonaldSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The guys are back talking about the doctrine of justification from the 1689 Confession, Chapter 11, paragraphs 3 and 4. What is Jesus’ “active and passive righteousness”? Why is the doctrine of propitiation important ot justification? Was the cross necessary for salvation? And what are the past and present aspects of our justification? Plus, Joe hates his afternoon, and Jimmy hates the color of his house. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/16891134Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands