On The Lane

Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheLanePodcast/videos

In this episode, Brian and Craig examine Paul's image of treasure in jars of clay and the contrasts running through 2 Corinthians 4 and 5. They discuss the weakness of our present bodies, the eternal weight of glory, the promise of resurrection, the Holy Spirit as God's guarantee, and why Christians can face suffering and death with courage.

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1:01 - 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 (ESV) - The gospel's treasure is carried in weak, mortal bodies so the power is clearly God's.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/4/1-12/s_1082001

6:11 - 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV) - Present affliction is light and momentary beside eternal glory.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/4/16-18/s_1082016

9:33 - 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 (ESV) - Our mortal tent will give way to an eternal dwelling, with the Spirit as God's guarantee.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/5/1-5/s_1083001

10:00 - John 14:1-3 (ESV) - Jesus prepares a place for his people.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/14/1-3/s_1011001

12:06 - 1 Timothy 4:8 (ESV) - Bodily training has value, but godliness matters for this life and the next.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1ti/4/8/s_1123008

12:27 - 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (ESV) - Believers walk by faith, aim to please Christ, and await his judgment.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/5/6-10/s_1083006

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Will God Keep Me? - Christian perseverance and assurance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvC-BX2t5NQ

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In this episode, Brian and Craig explain why Romans 5 says Christ died for us while we were still sinners and enemies of God. They discuss the guilt and curse of sin, justification by Christ's blood, the great exchange of our sin for his righteousness, and why salvation rests on Christ's work instead of ours.

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2:34 - Romans 5:6-11 (ESV) - Christ died for sinners and reconciled God's enemies to himself.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/5/6-11/s_1051006

8:26 - Luke 18:9-14 (ESV) - The repentant tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/18/9-14/s_991009

9:57 - Romans 3:26 (ESV) - God remains just while justifying believers.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/26/s_1049026

10:46 - Romans 6:23 (ESV) - Sin earns death.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/23/s_1052023

11:05 - 1 Peter 2:24 (ESV) - Christ bore our sins so we might live to righteousness.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1pe/2/24/s_1153024

15:24 - 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 (ESV) - God reconciles sinners and makes them Christ's ambassadors.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/5/18-20/s_1083018

17:29 - Romans 5:12-21 (ESV) - Christ, the second Adam, succeeds where Adam failed.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/5/12-21/s_1051012

22:52 - Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV) - Salvation is by grace through faith, not works.

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/2/8-9/s_1099008

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19:04 - Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q14 - Defines sin as any lack of conformity to or violation of God's law.

https://opc.org/sc.html

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Made Right and Brought Home - Justification and adoption.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOnQVWaHf8

Faith Alone - Why Paul and James do not contradict each other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4eZjjiueuw

Justification by Faith Explained - How Scripture uses "justify" in Romans and James.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aJfl_-LXC0

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss Christian liberty and liberty of conscience from Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 20. They explain true freedom as belonging to Christ rather than serving sin, then consider conscience, church authority, disputable matters, and how Christian liberty should be exercised with wisdom, humility, and love for others.

Scripture mentioned:

Galatians 5:1 (ESV) - Christ has set his people free, so they must not return to slavery

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gal/5/1/s_1096001

Psalm 119:44-45 (ESV) - Keeping God’s law is described as walking in a wide place

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/119/44-45/s_597044

Romans 6:14-15 (ESV) - Believers are under grace rather than law, but not free to continue in sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/14-15/s_1052014

Colossians 1:13-14 (ESV) - Christ delivers believers from darkness into his kingdom

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/col/1/13-14/s_1108013

Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) - Church members are called to obey and submit to faithful leaders

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/13/17/s_1146017

1 Peter 5:2-3 (ESV) - Elders must shepherd willingly and not domineer over the flock

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1pe/5/2-3/s_1156002

Luke 22:19 (ESV) - Jesus commands the Lord’s Supper in remembrance of him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/22/19/s_995019

Romans 14:1-5 (ESV) - Paul addresses disputable matters, including food and days

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/14/1-5/s_1060001

Romans 14:23 (ESV) - Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/14/23/s_1060023

Genesis 1:28 (ESV) - “Be fruitful and multiply,” mentioned in the discussion of calling good what God calls good

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/1/28/s_1028

1 Corinthians 8:9 (ESV) - Christian liberty must not become a stumbling block to the weak

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/8/9/s_1070009

Romans 14:13 (ESV) - Believers should not put a stumbling block or hindrance before a brother

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/14/13/s_1060013

1 Corinthians 10:23-24 (ESV) - Not everything lawful is helpful or builds up

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/23-24/s_1072023

1 Corinthians 10:31 (ESV) - Whatever believers do should be done to the glory of God

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/31/s_1072031

Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) - Christ’s yoke is easy and his burden is light

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/11/28-30/s_940028

Romans 6:20-22 (ESV) - Freedom from sin means becoming servants of God

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/20-22/s_1052020

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 20: Of Christian Liberty, and Liberty of Conscience

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XX

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss the law of God from Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 19. They explain the moral, ceremonial, and civil laws; why believers are not under the law’s condemnation; and why God’s commands remain a good guide for Christian life, wisdom, and joyful obedience.

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 6:1-2 (ESV) - Grace does not give believers permission to continue in sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/1-2/s_1052001

John 14:15 (ESV) - Love for Christ is expressed through obedience to his commands

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/14/15/s_1011015

Psalm 19:7 (ESV) - The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/19/7/s_497007

Psalm 1:1-3 (ESV) - The blessed person delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/1/1-3/s_479001

Exodus 20 (ESV) - The Ten Commandments as a summary of God’s moral law

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/exo/20/1/s_70001

Genesis 2:2-3 (ESV) - The Sabbath is established before Sinai and the giving of the Ten Commandments

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/2/2-3/s_2002

Genesis 4:8-10 (ESV) - Cain’s murder of Abel shows moral guilt before the Mosaic law

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/4/8-10/s_4008

Genesis 1:26-27 (ESV) - Humanity is created in God’s image, grounding the discussion of creation and moral order

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/1/26-27/s_1026

Genesis 2:16-17 (ESV) - God commands Adam in the garden before the old covenant law at Sinai

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/2/16-17/s_2016

Romans 2:14-15 (ESV) - The work of the law is written on the hearts of the Gentiles

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/2/14-15/s_1048014

Psalm 119:105 (ESV) - God’s word is a lamp to the believer’s feet and a light to the path

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/119/105/s_597105

Psalm 139:13-14 (ESV) - God’s creation of each person in the womb, mentioned in the discussion of moral formation and life

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/139/13-14/s_617013

Matthew 5:21-30 (ESV) - Jesus exposes the heart-level demands of the commandments concerning anger and lust

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/21-30/s_934021

Romans 6:14-15 (ESV) - Believers are under grace rather than the law’s condemnation, but are not free to sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/14-15/s_1052014

Romans 8:1 (ESV) - There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/1/s_1054001

Galatians 3:13 (ESV) - Christ redeems his people from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for them

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gal/3/13/s_1094013

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 19: Of the Law of God

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XIX

Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 143-145, on the Ninth Commandment and its broader duties and sins

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-larger-catechism/#Q143

Francis Turretin, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Volume 2, Eleventh Topic, Question 24, section 1, on the moral, ceremonial, and civil or judicial law

https://www.reformowani.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Institutes-of-Elenctic-Theology-Francis-Turretin-vol-2.pdf#page=167

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss perseverance of the saints and assurance of grace from Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 17 and 18. They explain that God preserves his people through faith, addresses the Bible’s serious warning passages, and shows how believers can find assurance in God’s promises, the Spirit’s witness, and the ordinary means of grace.

Scripture mentioned:

John 10:27-29 (ESV) - Jesus’ sheep hear his voice, follow him, and cannot be snatched from his hand

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/10/27-29/s_1007027

Philippians 1:6 (ESV) - God completes the good work he begins in his people

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/phl/1/6/s_1104006

1 Peter 1:5 (ESV) - Believers are guarded by God’s power through faith

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1pe/1/5/s_1152005

Romans 8:38-39 (ESV) - Nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/38-39/s_1054038

Warning passages:

Hebrews 6:4-6 (ESV) - A serious warning passage often raised against perseverance of the saints

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/6/4-6/s_1139004

John 15:1-8 (ESV) - Jesus’ warning about branches that do not abide in the vine

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/15/1-8/s_1012001

Matthew 24:13 (ESV) - Enduring to the end and salvation

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/24/13/s_953013

Galatians 5:4 (ESV) - Being severed from Christ by seeking justification through the law

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gal/5/4/s_1096004

1 Timothy 1:19 (ESV) - Some make shipwreck of their faith

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1ti/1/19/s_1120019

1 Timothy 4:1 (ESV) - Some depart from the faith through deceitful teachings

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1ti/4/1/s_1123001

Hebrews 4:6 (ESV) - Those who received good news yet failed to enter because of disobedience

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/4/6/s_1137006

Hebrews 6:4-6 (ESV) - Those who have received profound covenant privileges and then fall away

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/6/4-6/s_1139004

Hebrews 10:26-29 (ESV) - Deliberate sin after receiving knowledge of the truth and the warning of judgment

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/10/26-29/s_1143026

2 John 1:8 (ESV) - Watchfulness so as not to lose a full reward

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2jo/1/8/s_1165008

1 John 2:19 (ESV) - Those who depart show that they were not truly of Christ’s people

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1jo/2/19/s_1161019

Romans 8:29-30 (ESV) - God’s saving purpose from foreknowledge and predestination to glorification

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/29-30/s_1054029

John 6:37-40 (ESV) - Christ receives all the Father gives him and loses none of them

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/6/37-40/s_1003037

Ephesians 1:4-5 (ESV) - The Father chose and predestined his people in Christ

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/1/4-5/s_1098004

Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV) - The Holy Spirit seals believers as the guarantee of their inheritance

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/1/13-14/s_1098013

Romans 8:15-16 (ESV) - The Spirit bears witness that believers are children of God

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/15-16/s_1054015

1 John 2:3 (ESV) - Obedience as evidence that believers know Christ

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1jo/2/3/s_1161003

Hebrews 6:17-20 (ESV) - God’s promise and oath give believers strong encouragement and a sure hope

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/6/17-20/s_1139017

Numbers 23:19 (ESV) - God does not lie or fail to fulfill what he has promised

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/num/23/19/s_140019

Romans 7:14-25 (ESV) - Paul’s continuing struggle with sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/7/14-25/s_1053014

Galatians 5:16-17 (ESV) - The conflict between the flesh and the Spirit

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gal/5/16-17/s_1096016

1 John 1:8-9 (ESV) - Believers confess sin rather than claiming sinless perfection

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1jo/1/8-9/s_1160008

Psalm 51:1-12 (ESV) - David’s repentance and prayer for renewed joy after sin

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/51/1-12/s_529001

Colossians 3:3 (ESV) - The believer’s life is hidden with Christ in God

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/col/3/3/s_1110003

1 Samuel 15:22 (ESV) - Obedience is better than sacrifice

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1sa/15/22/s_251022

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 17: Of the Perseverance of the Saints

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XVII

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 18: Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XVIII

Benson Boone - Mystical Magical

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8QhB8_0t2g

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss repentance and good works from Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 15 and 16. They explain repentance as turning away from sin and toward Christ, then show how genuine faith bears fruit in good works without those works becoming the ground of salvation.

Scripture mentioned:

Acts 2:37-38 (ESV) - Peter’s sermon cuts the hearers to the heart, and he calls them to repent and be baptized

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/act/2/37-38/s_1020037

James 2:14-26 (ESV) - Genuine faith is distinguished from dead faith by the presence of good works

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jas/2/14-26/s_1148014

James 2:26 (ESV) - Faith apart from works is dead, compared to a body without the spirit

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jas/2/26/s_1148026

Psalm 51 (ESV) - David’s repentance after his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/51/1/s_529001

Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) - Saved by grace through faith, then created in Christ for good works

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/2/8-10/s_1099008

Luke 21:1-4 (ESV) - The widow’s offering, mentioned as an example of God’s surprising judgment of true greatness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/21/1-4/s_994001

2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV) - God loves a cheerful giver, not giving reluctantly or under compulsion

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/9/7/s_1087007

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 15: Of Repentance Unto Life

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XV

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 16: Of Good Works

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XVI

Augustine, City of God, Book 19, Chapter 25, on true virtue and true religion

https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/120119.htm#:~:text=Chapter%2025.%E2%80%94%20That%20Where%20There%20is%20No%20True%20Religion%20There%20are%20No%20True%20Virtues.

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss sanctification and saving faith from Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 13 and 14. They explain the difference between justification as God’s once-for-all declaration and sanctification as the Spirit’s ongoing work, then consider sinless perfection, perseverance, legalism, antinomianism, and practical ways believers grow in grace.

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 1:18 (ESV) - Wrath appears in Romans 1 as part of the setup for justification

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/1/18/s_1047018

Romans 3:21-26 (ESV) - The wrath of God falls on Christ, and sinners are justified by grace

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/21-26/s_1049021

Romans 4:1-8 (ESV) - Abraham believes God, and righteousness is counted to him by faith

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/4/1-8/s_1050001

Romans 8:1-4 (ESV) - No condemnation in Christ, and the Spirit’s work in believers

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/1-4/s_1054001

2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV) - Christ made sin for us so that we become the righteousness of God in him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/5/21/s_1083021

Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV) - God works in believers as they work out their salvation

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/phl/2/12-13/s_1105012

Genesis 15:6 (ESV) - Abraham believes God, and it is counted to him as righteousness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/15/6/s_15006

Leviticus 19:2 (ESV) - God’s people are called to holy, set-apart living

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/lev/19/2/s_109002

Romans 3:23 (ESV) - All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/23/s_1049023

Romans 7:15-25 (ESV) - Paul’s struggle with doing what he does not want to do

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/7/15-25/s_1053015

Matthew 5:48 (ESV) - Jesus commands perfection as the Father is perfect

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/48/s_934048

1 John 1:8-9 (ESV) - Believers confess sin and receive forgiveness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1jo/1/8-9/s_1160008

1 John 3:9 (ESV) - The one born of God does not make a practice of sinning

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1jo/3/9/s_1162009

Romans 6:14 (ESV) - Not under law but under grace, discussed in relation to antinomianism

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/6/14/s_1052014

Matthew 5:21-22 (ESV) - Jesus intensifies the command against murder to include sinful anger

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/21-22/s_934021

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 13: Of Sanctification

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XIII

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 14: Of Saving Faith

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XIV

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 33: What is justification?

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/#Q33:~:text=Q.%2033.%20What%20is%20justification%3F

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 35: What is sanctification?

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/#Q35:~:text=Q.%2035.%20What%20is%20sanctification%3F

John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

https://www.ccel.org/ccel/wesley/perfection.html

John Owen, The Mortification of Sin

https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/owen/Mortification%20of%20Sin%20-%20John%20Owen.pdf

Terence Irwin, The Development of Ethics, Volume 1

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-development-of-ethics-volume-1-9780199693856

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss justification and adoption from Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 11 and 12. They explain how God declares sinners righteous through the credited righteousness of Christ, then brings them in as sons and daughters, giving believers assurance, freedom from earning God’s favor, and comfort in belonging to Jesus.

Scripture mentioned:

Romans 3:21-26 (ESV) - Justification by grace through the redemption in Christ Jesus

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/3/21-26/s_1049021

Galatians 4:4-7 (ESV) - Adoption as sons, no longer slaves, crying “Abba! Father!”

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gal/4/4-7/s_1095004

Genesis 15:5-6 (ESV) - Abraham believes God, and it is counted to him as righteousness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/15/5-6/s_15005

Exodus 4:22-23 (ESV) - Israel called God’s firstborn son

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/exo/4/22-23/s_54022

2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV) - Christ made sin for us so that we become the righteousness of God in him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/2co/5/21/s_1083021

Romans 1:18 (ESV) - The wrath of God revealed against unrighteousness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/1/18/s_1047018

Romans 8:1 (ESV) - No condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/1/s_1054001

Romans 4:5 (ESV) - God justifies the ungodly, and faith is counted as righteousness

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/4/5/s_1050005

John 3:16-18 (ESV) - The Son is sent to save, and unbelievers are condemned already

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/3/16-18/s_1000016

Ephesians 2:8-10 (ESV) - Saved by grace, not works, and created for good works

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/2/8-10/s_1099008

Romans 1:17 (ESV) - The righteousness of God revealed in the gospel

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/1/17/s_1047017

Revelation 19:9 (ESV) - The marriage supper of the Lamb, mentioned as the future feast believers look toward

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rev/19/9/s_1186009

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 11: Of Justification

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XI

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 12: Of Adoption

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20XII

Diarmaid MacCulloch, The Reformation: A History

https://archive.org/details/reformationeurop0000macc

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss human will, grace, and whether sinners can choose God apart from God’s work in them. They look at John 6, Ephesians 2, Joshua 24, and Ephesians 1 to explain how people really do believe in Christ, while God is the one who opens blind eyes, renews the will, and brings the dead to life.

Scripture mentioned:

John 6:44 (ESV) - No one comes to Christ unless the Father draws him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/6/44/s_1003044

Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) - Dead in sin, saved by grace through faith, not our own doing

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/2/1-10/s_1099001

Joshua 24:15 (ESV) - Joshua calls the people to choose whom they will serve

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jos/24/15/s_211015

Ephesians 1:5 (ESV) - God predestines his people

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/1/5/s_1098005

Ephesians 1:13 (ESV) - Hearing the gospel and believing in Christ

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/1/13/s_1098013

Luke 17:10 (ESV) - Unworthy servants doing what they were commanded

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/17/10/s_990010

Philippians 1:6 (ESV) - God will complete the good work he began

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/phl/1/6/s_1104006

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 9: Of Free Will

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20IX

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20X

Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, “the human mind is... a perpetual forge of idols”

https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/institutes.iii.xii.html#:~:text=Hence%20we%20may%20infer%2C%20that%20the%20human%20mind%20is%2C%20so%20to%20speak%2C%20a%20perpetual%20forge%20of%20idols.

Augustine, Confessions, Book 2, pear theft

https://ccel.org/ccel/augustine/confess.iii.iv.html

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 31: What is effectual calling?

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/westminster-shorter-catechism/#Q31:~:text=Q.%2031.%20What%20is%20effectual%20calling%3F%0AA.%20Effectual%20calling%20is%20the%20work%20of%20God%E2%80%99s%20Spirit%2C%20whereby%20convincing%20us%20of%20our%20sin%20and%20misery%2C%20enlightening%20our%20minds%20in%20the%20knowledge%20of%20Christ%2C%20and%20renewing%20our%20wills%2C%20he%20doth%20persuade%20and%20enable%20us%20to%20embrace%20Jesus%20Christ%2C%20freely%20offered%20to%20us%20in%20the%20gospel.

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In this episode, Brian and Pastor Jay discuss why sinners need Jesus as mediator. They explain Christ’s work as prophet, priest, sacrifice, and king, showing how he teaches the ignorant, saves the sinful, rules as our champion, and gives believers confidence to approach God in prayer.

Scripture mentioned:

Deuteronomy 18:15 (ESV) - The promised prophet like Moses

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/deu/18/15/s_171015

Acts 3:22 (ESV) - The New Testament points back to Deuteronomy 18 and identifies Jesus as the promised prophet

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/act/3/22/s_1021022

Matthew 5-7 (ESV) - Jesus as teacher in the Sermon on the Mount

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/5/1/s_934001

Luke 15:11-32 (ESV) - Jesus as teacher in the parable of the prodigal son

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/luk/15/11/s_988011

Hebrews 7:22 (ESV) - Jesus as guarantor of a better covenant

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/7/22/s_1140022

Hebrews 7-10 (ESV) - Jesus as priest, mediator, and sacrifice for sins

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/7/1/s_1140001

Revelation 19:16 (ESV) - Jesus as King of kings and Lord of lords

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rev/19/16/s_1186016

Isaiah 53:5-6 (NIV) - The suffering servant pierced for our transgressions, with our iniquity laid on him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/niv/isa/53/5/s_732005

Psalm 110:1 (ESV) - David’s Lord and son, used to discuss Christ’s humanity and divinity

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/psa/110/1/s_588001

John 5:39-40 (NIV) - Jesus says the Scriptures testify about him

https://www.blueletterbible.org/niv/jhn/5/39/s_1002039

Colossians 1:18 (ESV) - Christ as head of the body

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/col/1/18/s_1108018

Ephesians 5:23 (ESV) - Christ as head of the church

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/eph/5/23/s_1102023

John 16:23-24 (ESV) - Asking the Father in Jesus’ name

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jhn/16/23/s_1013023

Hebrews 4:16 (ESV) - Approaching the throne of grace with confidence

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/heb/4/16/s_1137016

Mark 4:35-41 (ESV) - Jesus asleep in the storm and calming the storm

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mar/4/35-41/s_961035

Romans 8:32 (ESV) - God gave his own Son and will graciously give all things needed for salvation

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rom/8/32/s_1054032

Other sources:

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/#Chapter%20VIII

Nicene Creed

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-nicene-creed/

Chalcedonian Creed

https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-chalcedonian-creed/

Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1

https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechism#toc-lords-day-1

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