Episode 8.6: The Virtue and Efficacy of Christ’s Redemption

What are the differences between this paragraph and those found in chapter 7? What does the Confession mean by “communicated to the elect”? What is the virtue of redemption? What is the efficacy of redemption? What are the benefits of redemption? Why does the Confession say “slain from the foundation of the world”? What’s the … More Episode 8.6: The Virtue and Efficacy of Christ’s Redemption

Chapter 7 Q&A

This special episode is a Q&A of all things related to chapter seven. Thanks for those who sent in questions. Tune in as we discuss questions like: why do some people reject a covenant of works? What were the “sacraments” of the covenant of works? Would Adam have inherited eternal life in heaven or a … More Chapter 7 Q&A

Episode 7.6: The Covenant of Grace in the New Testament

How do we understand the place of the gospel in the Old Testament? What is the relation of the new covenant to the covenant of grace? Why does the confession speak of Christ as the “substance”? What is meant by “administered with more simplicity”? What does it mean that these ordinances “dispense” the covenant of … More Episode 7.6: The Covenant of Grace in the New Testament