In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Brad Kafer to discuss the crucial distinction between God’s law and God’s gospel, and the fallout when those two words get confused. We explore how the law-gospel paradigm is foundational for the Christian life, informing what the church preaches, how it worships, and where its members go to find assurance.
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Brad lives in Wausau, Wisconsin, with his wife, Bethany, and their five children. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. You can connect with him on Facebook.
Resources
The Reclamation Podcast, Brad Kafer and Michael Lewis
Commentary on St. Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians (1535), Martin Luther
A Treatise on the Law and Gospel, John Colquhoun
Learning God’s Two Words: A Brief Catechism on the Law and the Gospel, Jay Wipf
God’s Two Words: Law and Gospel in the Lutheran and Reformed Traditions, Jonathan Linebaugh
Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints), William McDavid, Ethan Richardson, and David Zahl
Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray
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