In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have another conversation related to end-times theology. This time, the guys consider the perspective that the church is to be ushering in a golden age prior to Christ’s return–that through the faithfulness of the church, things will continue to get better and better. Is this what the Bible teaches? How does this perspective affect the method and messaging of the church?
Semper Reformanda: Jon and Justin discuss whether movements like Christian Reconstructionism and Christian Nationalism are related to prosperity theology. And what about persecution? Is it a good thing? Should we pray for it and seek it out?
Resources:
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Where’s Jesus in Our Preaching? (w/ Ken Jones) (S|R)
Jon, Justin, and Ken talk about the preachers and theologians who have most impacted them and then offer some thoughts on commentaries …
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Resting in Jesus Christ (S|R)
Jon and Justin consider why many people actually want their pastors to preach law and about the “foolishness” of the gospel. Resources: …
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The Forgotten Part of the Gosp… (S|R)
What is the gospel? Rightly, many people point to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus–through which we are forgiven of sin, absolved of guilt, counted righteous, and promised to be raised from the dead. Praise God for that! But, there are parts of the gospel that tend to be left out or assumed. Jesus intercedes and advocates for us at the right hand of God. He has given us his Spirit. He reigns from the throne of God. And he is coming back for us. All of these things matter for our assurance and peace!
Semper Reformanda: The guys talk pointedly about the return of Christ. We discuss the implications of this for the mission of the church, as well as why Christ’s return is such good news for us.
Scripture references:
Hebrews 1:3-4, 7:23-25, 10:11-14
1 John 2:1-2
Romans 8:9-11, 31-34
1 Peter 3:22
Revelation 21:3-5
John 5:22-27, 16, 20Resources:
Sermon: John 20:11-18 – The Missing Part of the Gospel (Jon Moffitt)
Giveaway: “The Gospel Driven Life” by Michael Horton
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Semper Reformanda Transcripts
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