When we think of justification being viewed as different according to the Old and New Testament what systems of theology come to mind? What were some things the Socinians believed? What about contemporary dispensationalism? Why do we say “essentially” the same in the Old and New Testament? What pastoral comfort can be found in this … More Episode 11.6: One and the Same
Although justification can never be lost whey can our “sense” of it be? If justification is a one time act why does this paragraph teach that God continues to forgive sin? What biblical evidence can be given that we are to continue asking for forgiveness? Occasionally in Reformed writings you’ll read about “daily justification,” what … More Episode 11.5: Fatherly Displeasure
This paragraph relates justification to the decree of God, can your remind our listeners what the decree of God is? What is meant by the expression “fullness of time”? Why is justification connected to the resurrection of Christ? What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to “apply” Christ to us? What is eternal justification … More Episode 11.4: Justification — Eternity, Past, Present
Can you remind our listeners what “justification” is? What is our debt and why use this language? What was necessary to Christ’s removal of the debt? What are the attributes of Christ’s satisfaction? Where does the Old Testament testify to these things? How is it gracious that the Son was given by the Father? How … More Episode 11.3: Christ’s Obedience and Satisfaction
The definition here for “faith” seems active, can you explain that? How do predestination and effectual calling flow into faith if it is alone considered the instrument of justification? What does “instrument” mean? What is the importance of the word “ever” in this paragraph? What are all the other saving graces? Is dead faith really … More Episode 11.2: Faith and Saving Graces
How does this chapter on justification connect with the one on effectual calling? Can you give us a bird’s eye view of the whole chapter? What is justification and how has it theologically developed over the years? This paragraph says “not by infusing righteousness,” why is that important? What is noteworthy about this definition of … More Episode 11.1: Justification Defined