Emphasizing grace, grace boys, antinomianism, the law, preaching, harsh – these are all words that seem to be circulating widely on the internet. We wanted to address this topic. First and foremost, what is antinomianism? Is preaching Christ from all of Scripture, Christ-centered preaching, generally considered antinomian? Moreover, why is it that …

In this episode, Jon and Judith discuss chapter 5 of the book “For the Love of Discipline: When the Gospel Intersects with Tantrums and Time-Outs.” How do we know if we are being too strict or too permissive with our parenting? When do we “choose our battles?” What does giving our children grace look like? These are meaningful discussions concernin…

The baptism debate. Typically, when we hear this, we cringe because it’s not really done well; there are a lot of strawmen. We don’t represent each other’s side well, and it becomes heated and emotional. We don’t want to do that today. We want to talk about the differences and where they stand biblically, and then why we would hold to a position kn…

In this episode, Jon and Judith discuss the contents of chapter 4 from the book titled “For the Love of Discipline: When the Gospel Intersects with Tantrums and Time-Outs.” Fear is a multifaceted concept, yet from a biblical perspective, it reveals the awe-inspiring and transformative nature of God. Guiding our children to revere the Lord involves …

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between a confessional Baptist position on covenant theology and a confessional Presbyterian position? (We know you have–because you’ve asked us.) Jon and Justin talk about the differences today. It really all comes down to how one understands the covenant of grace to be revealed and then established.…

What is the difference between rewards and bribes? How can and should rewards for good behavior lead us to the Gospel? In today’s episode. Jon and Judith Moffitt cover chapter 3 of the book, “For the Love of Discipline: When the Gospel Meets Tantrums and Time-Outs.” How do we help reinforce good behavior in our children while teaching them the gosp…

In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation about the Reformation and the streams that flowed out of it pertaining to covenant theology. While there are disagreements amongst and between various traditions, Presbyterians, the Reformed, and confessional Baptists agree on a lot! This discussion covers some history, as well as the significa…

Is punishment the same as discipline? Definitely not! In this segment, Jon and Judith Moffit shed light on how the gospel influences discipline, emphasizing that punishment is a detached and impersonal approach that doesn’t align with our roles as godly parents. Making this crucial distinction plays a significant role in molding our children’s hear…

What are the major differences between covenant theology and dispensationalism? That’s a question we get a lot. Jon and Justin sit down to discuss the differences under three main headings: Christ in all of Scripture, law/gospel distinction, and the covenant of works (active obedience of Christ). Join the Theocast Community! FREE EBOOK PARTNER WITH…

In this segment, Jon and Judith Moffitt delve into chapter one, titled “The Game Plan: Let’s Get Ready.” While discipline may sometimes carry a negative connotation, it is not portrayed that way in the Bible. The biblical perspective emphasizes that discipline should stem from a place of love rather than being perceived as punitive. Furthermore, it…

Paul declares to the church, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God.” He urges us not to feel ashamed because the gospel embodies a power that transcends our universe – God’s power. This concept often perplexes modern Christians. How can mere words encapsulate God’s power? This episode delves into this question, exploring how w…

In contemporary culture, the term “discipline” carries a negative connotation, yet the Bible portrays it as an expression of our heavenly father’s love. We frequently misconstrue discipline as mere punishment. Regrettably, the gospel seems largely overlooked in our approach to raising children through disciplined means. In their series, Jon and Jud…

Here is the reality for Christians: the one we love the most is the one we’ve never seen. There are times we have a hard time comprehending what God is like. We have a hard time feeling his love for us. And so, God can feel distant from us. It is hard for us to feel safe approaching him. Jon and Justin talk about our relationships with Jesus, his l…

Many of you watched the Super Bowl and saw the “He Gets Us” ad. Many of you are aware of the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg in recent weeks. There is a lot of concern amongst Christians about wokeness and liberalism and condoning sin. In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation about our call to love others–even those outside the …

Are you afraid of the second coming of Jesus? You might have been taught a fearful eschatology. The book of Revelation should not be a scary thing for the Christian. Instead, we should find ourselves encouraged and our hope strengthened by our study of it. Join Jon and Justin in a conversation with Rev. Chris Gordon from Abounding Grace Radio in th…

Do you ever feel like you know a lot about Jesus–but you can’t remember the last time you felt that he loves you? Has doctrine ever felt cold to you? Have you ever been tempted to pit doctrine and experience against each other? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, today’s podcast is for you. Jon and Justin have a conversation about Jesu…

For many people, reading the Bible can feel like a burden. It seems that the whole conversation around Bible reading is riddled with guilt and shame. It shouldn’t be that way. It is good that we would know and love the Word of God! It is important that we, as Christians, be regularly engaging with the Word. That said, there are a number of ways tha…

Every year around Christmastime, Christians love to argue about the song “Mary, Did You Know?” That’s another conversation for another day. (Mary did know some things, but she didn’t know everything.) A more significant question is, “Satan, did you know?” Did you know that Christ was bruising your head at the cross? How much did Satan know of the g…

When you assess your life and your sanctification, do you conclude that there’s no way you could be God’s child? If so, it is possible that the categories of the law and the gospel have not been clearly explained for you. In today’s episode, Jon and Justin have a conversation with Josh Sommer (host of The Baptist Broadcast) about the law/gospel dis…

Perfect love casts our fear. And certainly, the love of God for us is perfect. Yet, fear reigns often–in our hearts before God and even in our relationships with others in the church. Here’s the thing, fear is actually a hindrance to repentance. Are you having a hard time repenting? The answer is not fear and dread. The answer is to lean into the l…