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Law and Gospel Week: Sunday


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In this episode, we do not have specific guest(s) mentioned beyond the hosts, Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf. The latest episode of the podcast, hosts Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf delve into the intricate relationship between law and gospel within Christian theology. The conversation serves as both a refresher on prior discussions and as a primer for an upcoming in-depth interview with theologian JV Fesco.Robinson and Wipf's dialogue centers on the nuances of categorizing scriptural passages as either demonstrating God's demands (law) or God's provision (gospel). They assert that misconstruing or conflating these categories can lead to theological confusion or even heresy. The episode proceeds to dissect the implications of the law on both the sinner's need for grace and the believer's guide to living. Here, the contrast between the covenant of works and the covenant of grace is key to their analysis.The discussion vividly portrays legalism and antinomianism, with Wipf explaining these concepts through the lens of key biblical narratives. The hosts emphasize the law's unchanging requirements, Jesus Christ's fulfillment of those requirements, and the resulting righteousness that is imputed to believers through faith.Key Takeaways:
  • Understanding the distinction between law and gospel is crucial for proper scriptural interpretation.
  • Confusion between these categories can lead to legalism or antinomianism.
  • The law has a role in evangelism by highlighting the need for Christ's redemptive work.
  • Believers maintain a relationship to the law as a guide for living in a way that pleases God.
  • Righteousness before God is not attained through the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, who fulfilled the law.
Notable Quotes:
  • "What was true in the Old Testament when God gave the moral law, what he desired back then is what he desires of us today." - Coalt Robinson
  • "We're no longer under the law as the covenant of works; we're under the law as the standard of how you live as a result of Christ fulfilling the Covenant works for you." - Jay Wipf
  • "Christians make sure looking at fruit, it can be difficult if we confuse them or combine them." - Jay Wipf
  • "The law doesn't change... It's just taking on a different role." - Jay Wipf
  • "If you're going to change the law, then you don't need a savior." - Jay Wipf
Resources:The hosts mentioned a previous episode featuring an interview with Pat Avandroth, a pastor in Omaha. They also alluded to a forthcoming interview with JV Fesco, which promises to be an exciting discussion on the covenant of works.Join us in our ongoing exploration of faith, doctrine, and the Christian life. Make sure to tune in for the full episode to engage with these pivotal concepts in-depth and don't miss our next session with JV Fesco on the covenant of works. Your journey through the complexities of law and gospel is just beginning.
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