At Theocast, we get this question a lot: What about 2 Peter when it says that we should be confirming our calling and election by our obedience? Isn't that really a way for us to examine ourselves and find our assurance, saying, "Look, my obedience aligns with my confession?" Yes and no. That passage has probably hurt more people than it has helped. But Peter wrote it to help them—he actually wrote it to encourage them. So if you read 2 Peter 1:10 and feel discouraged, you should keep listening. That is not what was intended.
What comes to mind when you think about God? Do you feel comfort, safety, and love, or do you wrestle with doubt, dread, and...
In this episode, the guys consider the distinction between the law and the gospel. God has revealed the law and the gospel in Scripture....
If you think the “meat of the word” is about our obedience and what we do, this episode is for you. Jon and Justin...