Reading the Bible Through Law/Gospel Lenses | Theocast
Is there a right and wrong way to read your Bible? Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue argue yes—especially when law is read as gospel or gospel as law. This Reformed Baptist conversation puts law-gospel lenses on narrative, Psalms, Proverbs, prophecy, and the New Testament Gospels so Scripture clarifies Christ rather than muddying assurance.
In this episode you'll hear:
Why misreading law as gospel (or gospel as law) is dangerous
Simple definitions: law demands; gospel gives Christ
How to approach biblical narrative without moralism only
Psalms and Proverbs under law-gospel clarity
Prophecy that drives to Christ, not mere self-help
Reading the Gospels without turning every imperative into the way of life
Third use of the law that guides without justifying
Who it's for: Bible readers tired of confusing devotionals, small-group leaders, and confessional Christians who want Scripture to preach Christ without collapsing categories.
Proposed / estimated chapters (auto-captions have no exact timestamps; adjust after publish if needed):
0:00 - Right and wrong ways to read the Bible
6:00 - Defining law and gospel as reading tools
12:00 - Law for all humanity; what God requires
18:00 - Gospel gift and the goodness of the law
24:00 - Psalms: law statements and gospel hope
30:00 - Proverbs, wisdom, and not earning life
36:00 - Prophecy and New Testament Gospels
42:00 - Clarity that protects the gospel
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