Posts tagged Justification
SRR 123 WLC: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?

A Baptist study on the Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 39, held at the Old Paths Christian Church on 30 December 2019. We covered a myriad of topics including Christology, salvation, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Adam and Even, Moral Law, the Covenant of Works and the works principle, the law/gospel distinction, final judgment, sanctification, the flesh, and more!

Q. 39. Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?

A. It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature,n perform obedience to the law,o suffer and make intercession for us in our nature,p have a fellow feeling of our infirmities;q that we might receive the adoption of sons,r and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.s

(n) Heb 2:16; 2 Pet 1:4
(o) Gal 4:4; Matt 5:17; Rom 5:19; Phil 2:8
(p) Heb 2:14; Heb 7:24-25
(q) Heb 4:15
(r) Gal 4:5
(s) Heb 4:16

Resources

+https://www.apuritansmind.com/westminster-standards/larger-catechism/

+https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/lbcw/the-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-of-1689-with-preface-baptist-catechism-and-appendix-on-baptism

+Carlos Montijo and Tim Shaughnessy, “SRR 85 The Covenant of Works & New Covenant Theology, Part I,” Semper Reformanda Radiohttps://thorncrownministries.com/srr/2018/6/24/srr-85-the-covenant-of-works-new-covenant-theology-part-1.

+____“SRR 86 The Covenant of Works & New Covenant Theology, Part II,” https://thorncrownministries.com/srr/2018/7/15/srr-86-a-biblical-defense-for-the-covenant-of-works-part-2.

+Carlos Montijo, “When Protestants Err on the Side of Rome: John Piper, “Final Salvation,” and the Decline and Fall of Sola Fide at the Last Day,” https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2018/5/6/john-piper-final-salvation-and-the-decline-and-fall-of-sola-fide-part-i

+https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2017/03/22/semper-reformanda-radio-new-covenant-theology-playlist-resources

+Martin Luther, The Bondage of the Will, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/254994425

+Paul Washer, “Being What You Are: Having Too Low a View of Regeneration - Romans 6,” https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=428082310290

+The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology: A Comparison Between Seventeenth-Century Particular Baptist and Paedobaptist Federalism [Revised Edition] by Pascal Denault, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23827777

+Hodge's Commentary on Romans 5, http://www.reformed.org/books/romans/rom_5b_hodge.html

+Richard Barcellos, Getting the Garden Right, https://press.founders.org/shop/getting-the-garden-right/

SRR 122 LBCF: Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day

Ryan Denton leads a study on the Sabbath from the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith for the Old Paths Christian Church on 5 November 2018. This is the first of a series of studies based on the 1689 London Baptist Confession and Westminster Larger Catechism.

Chapter 22: Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day

6. Neither prayer nor any other part of religious worship, is now under the gospel, tied unto, or made more acceptable by any place in which it is performed, or towards which it is directed; but God is to be worshipped everywhere in spirit and in truth;w as in private familiesx daily,y and in secret each one by himself;z so more solemnly in the public assemblies, which are not carelessly nor wilfully to be neglected or forsaken, when God by His word or providence calleth thereto.a'

(w) John 4:21; Mal 1:11; 1 Tim 2:8
(x) Acts 10:2
(y) Matt 6:11; Ps 55:17
(z) Matt 6:6
(a') Heb 10:25; Acts 2:42

7. As it is the law of nature, that in general a proportion of time, by God's appointment, be set apart for the worship of God, so by His Word, in a positive moral, and perpetual commandment, binding all men, in all ages, He hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a sabbath to be kept holy unto Him,b' which from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's Day: c' and is to be continued to the end of the world as a Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished.

(b') Exod 20:8
(c') 1 Cor 16:1-2; Acts 20:7; Rev 1:10

8. The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe an holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations,d' but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of His worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. e'

(d') Isa 58:13; Neh 13:15-22
(e') Matt 12:1-13

Resources

+https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/lbcw/the-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-of-1689-with-preface-baptist-catechism-and-appendix-on-baptism

+https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/

+https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2017/03/22/semper-reformanda-radio-new-covenant-theology-playlist-resources

+Sam Waldron, The Lord's Day: Its Presuppositions, Proofs, Precedents, and Practice, https://www.chapellibrary.org/book/lday/the-lords-day:-its-presuppositions,-proofs,-precedents,-and-practice

+Richard C. Barcellos, Getting the Garden Right: Adam’s Work and God’s Rest in Light of Christ, https://press.founders.org/shop/getting-the-garden-right/

+http://www.rbap.net/some-thoughts-on-the-remaining-sabbatismos-for-the-people-of-god-heb-49/

+https://cbtseminary.org/response-to-schreiner-on-the-sabbath-1/

+Richard C. Barcellos, “Exodus 16 and the Sabbath,” http://www.rbap.net/1821-2/

+https://reformedarsenal.com/a-call-to-keep-the-sabbath/

+http://www.regularreformed.com/2017/02/13/episode-37-getting-the-garden-right/

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SRR 121 Deranged by Doug Wilson, Messianic Judaism & John Piper & the Decline of Sola Fide at Final Judgment (7)
SRR 120 Doug Wilson Nails His Coffin

Carlos and Hiram continue to elaborate Doug Wilson’s errors, including Wilson’s objections to Brandon Adams’ article, as well as his recent attempts to defend himself and the Federal Vision movement from accusations of false teaching, and his claim that Roman Catholics can be saved.

Also, the latest Episode of Trinity Foundation Radio has been posted. Please join host Steve Matthews as he interviews Carlos Montijo about his Trinity Review "When Protestants Err on the Side of Rome: John Piper, 'Final Salvation,' and the Decline and Fall of Sola Fide at the Last Day." See http://trinityfoundation.org/Podcast/TF%20Radio%20Episode%2010%20Carlos%20Montijo.mp3


References (Recommended noted with ‘+’)

- “The Federal Vision with James White and Douglas Wilson,” https://youtu.be/ZWqW41sBdYQ‬

+ Brandon Adams, “Federal Vision Baptists?”, https://contrast2.wordpress.com/2019/12/03/federal-vision-baptists/

+ ——, https://contrast2.wordpress.com/2020/01/16/re-sumpter-white-wilson-on-federal-vision-baptists/

+ John Robbins and Sean Gerety, Not Reformed At All: Medievalism in “Reformed” Churches, http://www.trinitylectures.org/not-reformed-at-all-p-136.html

+ John Otis, Danger In the Camp: An Analysis and Refutation of the Heresies of the Federal Vision, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V2LNJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_ulD-Db8P2SXNP

+ Dewey Roberts, Historic Christianity and the Federal Vision: A Theological Analysis and Practical Evaluation, https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997266600/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_joD-Db9SNXJJD

+ Sean Gerety on Doug Wilson, https://godshammer.wordpress.com/category/doug-wilson/

- ‪“Chesterton & Tolkien Saved? / Ask Doug,” https://youtu.be/VZLt4Oeh9OE‬

+ January 26, 2018 Show with Dr. Douglas Wilson on “Why I Discontinued Identifying Myself with the Federal Vision” PLUS Dr. Dewey Roberts on “Historic Christianity & the Federal Vision”, http://www.ironsharpensironradio.com/podcast/january-26-2018-show-with-dr-douglas-wilson-on-why-i-discontinued-identifying-myself-with-the-federal-vision-plus-dr-dewey-roberts-on-historic-christianity-the-federal-vision/

+ Hiram Díaz, “A DECEPTIVE TAUTOLOGY”, https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/a-deceptive-tautology/

+ —— THE GOSPEL IS OF FIRST IMPORTANCE, https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2019/12/12/the-gospel-is-of-first-importance/

+ —— A Simple Logical Case Against Final Salvation by Works, https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2019/12/14/a-simple-logical-case-against-final-salvation-by-works

+ “Case Closed: A Unified Voice Against the Federal Vision,” http://theologygals.com/2018/08/case-closed-a-unified-voice-against-the-federal-vision/

+ Theology Gals and Dewey Roberts on Federal Vision, http://theologygals.com/?s=Dewey

+ Patrick Hines, BHPC Pulpit Supplemental #1 - Is Doug Wilson Reformed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9S5N6vpb_4&feature=share

+ http://www.moscowid.net/?s=Doug+Wilson

+ https://www.theaquilareport.com/a-question-for-doug-wilson-fans/

+ What’s it Take to Be a Good Writer? https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2012/6/1/What-it-takes-to-be-a-good-writer

SRR 117 Doug Wilson, Federal Vision “Exonerated” with James White

Carlos, Tim, and Hiram discuss James White’s interview of Doug Wilson, including Wilson’s objections to Brandon Adams’ article, as well as Wilson’s recent attempts to defend himself and the Federal Vision movement from accusations of false teaching.

Also, the latest Episode of Trinity Foundation Radio has been posted. Please join host Steve Matthews as he interviews Carlos Montijo about his Trinity Review "When Protestants Err on the Side of Rome: John Piper, 'Final Salvation,' and the Decline and Fall of Sola Fide at the Last Day." See http://trinityfoundation.org/Podcast/TF%20Radio%20Episode%2010%20Carlos%20Montijo.mp3


References (Recommended noted with ‘+’)

- “The Federal Vision with James White and Douglas Wilson,” https://youtu.be/ZWqW41sBdYQ‬

+ Brandon Adams, “Federal Vision Baptists?”, https://contrast2.wordpress.com/2019/12/03/federal-vision-baptists/

+ John Robbins and Sean Gerety, Not Reformed At All: Medievalism in “Reformed” Churches, http://www.trinitylectures.org/not-reformed-at-all-p-136.html

+ John Otis, Danger In the Camp: An Analysis and Refutation of the Heresies of the Federal Vision, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071V2LNJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_ulD-Db8P2SXNP

+ Dewey Roberts, Historic Christianity and the Federal Vision: A Theological Analysis and Practical Evaluation, https://www.amazon.com/dp/0997266600/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_joD-Db9SNXJJD

+ Sean Gerety on Doug Wilson, https://godshammer.wordpress.com/category/doug-wilson/

- ‪“Chesterton & Tolkien Saved? / Ask Doug,” https://youtu.be/VZLt4Oeh9OE‬

+ January 26, 2018 Show with Dr. Douglas Wilson on “Why I Discontinued Identifying Myself with the Federal Vision” PLUS Dr. Dewey Roberts on “Historic Christianity & the Federal Vision”, http://www.ironsharpensironradio.com/podcast/january-26-2018-show-with-dr-douglas-wilson-on-why-i-discontinued-identifying-myself-with-the-federal-vision-plus-dr-dewey-roberts-on-historic-christianity-the-federal-vision/

+ Hiram Díaz, “A DECEPTIVE TAUTOLOGY”, https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2016/02/28/a-deceptive-tautology/

+ —— THE GOSPEL IS OF FIRST IMPORTANCE, https://involutedgenealogies.wordpress.com/2019/12/12/the-gospel-is-of-first-importance/

+ —— A Simple Logical Case Against Final Salvation by Works, https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2019/12/14/a-simple-logical-case-against-final-salvation-by-works

+ “Case Closed: A Unified Voice Against the Federal Vision,” http://theologygals.com/2018/08/case-closed-a-unified-voice-against-the-federal-vision/

+ Theology Gals and Dewey Roberts on Federal Vision, http://theologygals.com/?s=Dewey

+ Patrick Hines, BHPC Pulpit Supplemental #1 - Is Doug Wilson Reformed? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9S5N6vpb_4&feature=share

+ http://www.moscowid.net/?s=Doug+Wilson

+ https://www.theaquilareport.com/a-question-for-doug-wilson-fans/

+ What’s it Take to Be a Good Writer? https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2012/6/1/What-it-takes-to-be-a-good-writer

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SRR 115 The Resurrection: John Piper & the Decline of Sola Fide at Final Judgment (6)
SRR 113 Josh Harris Abandons His Shipwrecked Faith | Intro to Systematic Theology

Carlos discusses Joshua Harris’ recent apostasy beyond the surface level by examining his book, Dug Down Deep. The conclusions may surprise you. Several topics are discussed in a critical, systematic theological fashion, including youth ministry, salvation, justification, sanctification, works, the flesh, repentance and faith, Lordship Salvation, bibliology, transcendence and immanence, confronting opposition, grace alone, law and gospel, and more!

https://twitter.com/cemontijo/status/1155348691785519104?s=21


Our hearts and prayers go out to brother Richard Bennett’s family:

https://bereanbeacon.org


Heidelberg Catechism Q. 26. 

What believest thou when thou sayest, "I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth"?

A. That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (who of nothing made heaven and earth, with all that is in them;a who likewise upholds and governs the same by his eternal counsel and providence)b is for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father;c on whom I rely so entirely, that I have no doubt, but he will provide me with all things necessary for soul and bodyd and further, that he will make whatever evils he sends upon me, in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage;e for he is able to do it, being Almighty God,f and willing, being a faithful Father.g

References

+ Divided the movie, https://youtu.be/3fKsWait2pE

+ http://www.trinitylectures.org/what-is-saving-faith-p-60.html

+ https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2017/04/06/knowledge-faith-marks-true-clarkian

+ https://thorncrownministries.com/srr/2017/02/23/srr-33-deal-lordship-salvation

+ https://thorncrownministries.com/srr/2017/03/09/srr-35-lordship-salvation-controversy-really-saved

+ https://thorncrownministries.com/srr/2018/6/10/srr-83-what-is-doing-the-will-of-my-father-in-heaven-and-demonic-faith


+ https://thorncrownministries.com/polemics

+ https://medium.com/christian-intellectual/the-jesus-storybook-bible-ignores-authorial-intent-to-build-its-own-narrative-41001ab988c4


+ https://www.wretched.org/07-29-2019/

+ http://www.aomin.org/aoblog/2019/08/07/joshua-harris-rainbow-adventure-religious-freedom-critical-theory-and-the-founders-trailer/

SRR 111 Emails, Events, Books, Controversies

Carlos and Tim catch up on emails, recent events, personal updates, and controversies about Apologetics and the Jeff Durbin/Andy Stanley exchange, School dress ups and gender, Christians and entertainment, Roman Catholic Baptism and Presbyterians, Charles Hodge and JH Thornwell, Richard Gaffin and Justification, and Piper and being Counted Righteous in Christ.

Charles Hodge on the Roman Catholic Church:

Indeed it is a matter of devout thankfulness to God that underneath the numerous grievous and destructive errors of the Romish Church, the great truths of the Gospel are preserved. The Trinity, the true divinity of Christ, the true doctrine concerning his person as God and man in two distinct natures and one person forever, salvation through his blood, regeneration and sanctification through the almighty power of the Spirit, the resurrection of the body, and eternal life, are doctrines on which the people of God in that communion live, and have produced such saintly men as St. Bernard, Fenelon, and doubtless thousands of others who are of the number of God’s elect. (John Robbins, http://www.trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=228)

References

https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2018/5/6/john-piper-final-salvation-and-the-decline-and-fall-of-sola-fide-part-i

https://thorncrownministries.com/blog/2018/9/16/john-piper-final-salvation-and-the-decline-and-fall-of-sola-fide-part-ii

http://www.trinitylectures.org/sacramental-sorcery-p-161.html

http://www.trinitylectures.org/emperor-has-no-clothes-the-p-182.html

CALVIN ON THE VALIDITY OF 'ROMISH' BAPTISM, http://www.semperreformanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Calvin-on-the-Validity-of-Romish-Baptism-Dr.-F.N.-Lee.pdf

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2810687752

https://youtu.be/BnS5Z-A_5jA

http://www.ironsharpensironradio.com/podcast/september-1-2017-show-with-david-j-engelsma-on-the-gospel-truth-of-justification-proclaimed-defended-developed/

https://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2019/04/29/endgame/

Dallas Exhibits

https://www.biblicalarts.org

https://dma.org

https://buc-ees.com/index.php

http://easttexaszoo.com

http://creationevidence.org/

http://adamantbeliever.com

https://www.exministries.com

SRR 64 Salvation And The Current Justification Controversy

This episode is a lecture from the Trinity Foundation titled “The Current Justification Controversy.” It is part of the “2004 Reformation Day Conference (4 lectures). Enjoy! The Trinity Foundation is one of the best sources for Reformed theology, philosophy, apologetics, sound doctrine, and developing a Christian worldview of everything from science to politics. They also expose irrationalism and false teachings in “Christian” churches, seminaries, colleges; and much more. So check them out!

In addition to this lecture, we want to also recommend Megiddo Radio with Paul Flynn episode #281 "John Piper’s Corruption of the Gospel" as well as his article titled "DESIRING GOD AND JOHN PIPER’S WORKS ‘FINAL SALVATION’ AND FALSE GOSPEL."

We also recommend "One Way of Salvation" by J.C. Ryle.

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email us at semper.reformanda.radio@gmail.com Check out our blog: biblethumpingwingnut.com/semper-reformanda-radio Rate and Review us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bible…id901586827?mt=2

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SRR 63 John Piper and the Justification Controversy

Join Tim and Carlos on this weeks episode of Semper Reformanda Radio as they talk about the article published last week on the SRR blog titled The Gospel According to Piper written by Tim Shaughnessy and Tim Kauffman.  Tim and Carlos also take on some of the criticism we have received for the article. The team at SRR is ready to take a firm stand on this issue and considers this a gospel issue of utmost importance. In light of this controversy over the doctrine of justification by faith alone, we want to recommend to our listeners and readers the following blogs. The Justification Controversy: A Guide for the Perplexed

The Current Justification Controversy

Pied Piper

Why Heretics Win Battles 

Background On The Current Salvation Controversy

SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN CHRIST ALONE

BACK TO THE REFORMED CONFESSIONS AND CATECHISMS

Rachel Miller Contra Mundum? The 5 Solas and John Piper, Part 1

Rachel Miller Contra Mundum? The 5 Solas and John Piper, Part 2: “Salvation”

Rachel Contra Mundum? The 5 Solas and John Piper: Part 3, Beginning at the End: The Marrow Men

Piper: Salvation by faith alone and just a little bit more?

Believers Are Saved And Sealed

In By Grace, Stay In By Faithfulness?

“…Let’s just pipe down and let the experts handle this.”

We Attain Heaven Through Faith Alone

On The Necessity And Efficacy Of Good Works In Salvation

 

 

SRR 34 Justification and Judgment by John Robbins

This episode is a lecture by John Robbins titled “Justification and Judgment -- A Sermon on Matthew 7:21-23.” It is part of the "The Gospel and Its Critics" series under Collection 3: TConference on Christianity and Roman Catholicism. Enjoy! The Trinity Foundation is one of the best sources for Reformed theology, philosophy, apologetics, sound doctrine, and developing a Christian worldview of everything from science to politics. They also expose irrationalism and false teachings in "Christian" churches, seminaries, colleges; and much more. So check them out!

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email us at semper.reformanda.radio@gmail.com Check out our blog: biblethumpingwingnut.com/semper-reformanda-radio Rate and Review us on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bible…id901586827?mt=2

Copyright © 1998-2016 The Trinity Foundation Post Office 68, Unicoi, Tennessee 37692 Phone: 423.743.0199 Fax: 423.743.2005