In this episode, we dig into a struggle that quietly wears so many of us down, what happens when we confuse God’s law with His gospel. When those two good gifts get blended together, the result is anything but good. Instead of clarity, we feel pressure. Instead of assurance, we feel anxiety. Instead of rest, we feel like we’re never doing enough.

Scripture gives both law and gospel, but each has a distinct purpose. The law exposes our need and shows us our inability. The gospel announces Christ’s finished work and gives rest to weary sinners. When we mix them, we end up living under a constant weight of expectation, trying to earn what God freely gives. No wonder so many Christians feel tired, discouraged, or spiritually stuck.

So in this episode, we’re going to explore why confusing law and gospel leads to exhaustion, why our assurance crumbles when we blur the lines, and how recovering this distinction restores real, lasting hope. We’ll dive into some commonly misunderstood passages that, when read correctly, don’t crush us, but actually give us deep and steady hope.

Song and Book Recommendation: 

All Sufficient Merit by Shane and Shane https://open.spotify.com/track/5p6uP5TGLpeCBlcK3Kd1yQ?si=0716106cfd6b46d3

Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints) by William McDavid and David Zahl

https://a.co/d/8E0iAk7

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