Kitchen Table Theology
Where Coffee, Conversation, and Theology Meet. During my 40 years in ministry, I’ve developed an increasing burden for what I sense to be an increase in biblical illiteracy, not only among those in our churches, but also in the young men and women entering the ministry. Conversely, I am hopeful, because I also sense a hunger from people to learn and know biblical truth and the things of God has revealed to us in Scripture. Our Kitchen Table Theology team has developed a list of over 150 doctrinal topics which I, along with one of my cohosts, Jen Denton or Tiffany Coker, examine weekly. Our goal is to educate and share biblical truth on the same level as if we were sitting at your kitchen table with a Bible and a pot of southern pecan coffee in front of us. Welcome to the table!
Kitchen Table Theology
111 Freedom From The Law
In the moment of salvation, a believer's separation from sinful nature and from any legalistic obligations to obey God's law is known as freedom from the law. This includes the freedom from condemnation and death that comes as a result of faith in Jesus Christ. The law was not evil, but it served as a mirror to reflect a person's condition in their heart. The law was given through grace and truth. Jesus embodied the perfect balance between grace and the law and he came to earth to fulfill the law. Once he established the new covenant, the sacrificial system was done. Now, grace is fully available to us through Jesus Christ. However, there are still people who cling to rules and regulations, believing that they are doing things 'the right way.' Tune in to learn how to prevent self-righteousness and harm to one's relationship with God!
[00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment
- Thank you to our listeners!
[03:03 - 9:20] Freedom from the Law at the Moment of Salvation
- Believers are not under the law but under grace
- Those who are in Christ are free from condemnation
- Freedom from the law comes through faith in Jesus
[9:21 - 16:51] The Law Points Us to Our Need for Savior
- A sacrificial system to cover sin
- Jesus embodied the perfect balance between grace and the law
- Once Jesus established the new covenant, the sacrificial system was over
- Self-righteousness arises when people try to live up to standards that are not found in Scripture
[15:04 - 22:31] The Purpose of the Law: Grace Isn’t A Checkbox
- The conflict between grace and the law can arise in five different ways
- Grace is God's benevolence or mercy on the undeserving
- We are freed from the law by his wants for all sacrifice
- Grace has the power to save that which was previously without the impulse to be godly
- By living by scripture alone through grace alone and faith alone in Christ alone, we are brought into right standing before almighty God
[22:33 - 24:22] Closing Segment
- Final words
Quote/s:
"Rather than trust in the law to save us we trust in Christ. We were freed from that bondage of the law by his wants for all sacrifice. And once you have a proper understanding of that you see there really is no conflict between grace and the law Christ fulfilled the law on our behalf.” - Jeff Cranston
Bible Verses Mentioned:
- Romans 6:14
- Galatians 5:1-4
- Exodus 20
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