Reclaiming Rest

Understanding and embracing what it means to be in Christ is of paramount importance. The doctrine is prevalent in the New Testament epistles, after all. It informs us what to believe about ourselves, our Father, and Christian living. On this episode, Justin does some digging into the concept for your encouragement. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

What is good news? How would you answer that question? Justin offers an answer here. If the answer seems straightforward, that begs another question..."Why do so many get The Gospel wrong?" The Gospel is good news. That means something for the believer's assurance. video of Michael Horton take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caMVMayR690 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Imagine... For a dozen years, you've gone out in public...and the only attention you're paid is so that people can keep their distance and utterly ignore you. No one talks to you or touches you in any kind of positive fashion. I don't think any of us would wish that on our worst enemy, yet a real person experienced that very thing. That person had a face-to-face encounter with God in the flesh, and it was altogether positive. The narrative is worth everyone's close study. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Many believe Scripture to teach that God erases names from The Book of Life. It's understandable, but is that really what Scripture says? Can professing Christians disobey their way out of The Book of Life? How should the verses which people believe say that God erases names from The Book of Life be understood? Justin seeks to answer that question on this episode. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Memories. We all have them. Some are good. Some are bad. Others are somewhere in-between. In Matthew and Mark, Jesus is recorded as having said precious words about something that would be told in memory of a certain person. May those words encourage His people. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Lukewarm. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand Revelation 3:16 more accurately, and recover some spiritual sanity which has been lost. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Depart. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand Matthew 7:23 more accurately, and recover some spiritual sanity which has been lost. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Examine. In Justin's estimation, there are few words in Scripture which cause his brothers and sisters more trepidation. That isn't surprising given what is usually communicated about the word, whether from pulpits or by Christians in general. Both make Justin sad and angry. He hopes that this episode helps everyone to understand 1 Corinthians 11:28 and 2 Corinthians 13:5 more accurately, and recover some spiritual sanity which has been lost. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

The Psalms hold a special place in believers' hearts. 88 in particular stands out and means a great deal to Justin. Why? Of all the lament psalm authors, the author of 88 didn't shift out of his darkness. The psalms prove that God's people struggle with darkness. They also prove that God can handle and doesn't condemn their darkness. Brothers and sisters, let us sing an inspired song sung in darkness! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Sexual sin. Pornography. Those words conjure a wide range of emotions and thoughts. Many might summarize them in a single word, 'filth.' They're a plague in churches, Christian homes, and society. Nevertheless, the grace of God has saved and continues to change sexual sinners. Whether a Christian struggles with them in thought, word, or deed...there is freedom in Jesus Christ. Justin hopes that the testimony of what God has done for him in this area will speak hope into the lives of others. The Broken Vessels: https://www.youtube.com/@thebrokenvesselspodcast1769 Scarlet Hope: https://scarlethope.org/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

As concerns doctrine, Christians can be a terribly distracted bunch. Christians have an unfortunate tendency to pay much attention to doctrine which Scripture doesn't give much attention, and is controversial to boot. Christians ought instead seek to grow in their understanding of doctrine which is given particular attention in Scripture. What doctrines does Scripture pay particular attention, and why? Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

For a variety of unfortunate reasons, many Christians have walked away from churches or are in the process of doing so. Such Christians face difficult challenges and feel tremendous pain. One challenge is the painful loss of 'friends.' One consolation is that they encounter others who help them with their hurt. Better yet, they'll find themselves in the precious position to help others who are also hurting. Thank God that no matter what, Jesus Christ is always our Friend. sermon mentioned: https://gracereformed.org/media/hkd7b5r/john-15-12-17-the-joy-of-bearing-fruit Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Anglican, Episcopalian, etc... It doesn't matter what 'flag' a Christian flies. All Christians are ultimately on the same team. Why then the 'Royal Rumble?' Brothers and sisters...our daily need to encourage and build up one another in our most holy, common faith ought not take a backseat to 'wrestling' over non-primary matters. No Christian tradition has a monopoly on Gospel ministry. We do well to remember that. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Is there more to Christianity than grace? Some say yes. Others, no. Who is correct? Are both answers incorrect? What does Scripture say on the matter? Is what Scripture says cut and dried? The truth is more important than we might realize. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Any sermon that footnotes Christ, or leaves Him out altogether, is actually not a sermon. Why? Jesus says that Scripture is about Him. Failure to heed that results in a host of problems. One of those problems is that Christians dread the Old Testament...which is a crying shame, a travesty really. It is understandable though, given that Christians are fed a diet of Old Testament without Christ. It's like eating only sugar. It might initially feel good and produce energy, but you inevitably crash. Jesus taught Himself, and through the apostles, the redemptive-historical hermeneutic. It is life-changing to grasp and embrace the redemptive-historical hermeneutic, because through that we learn of The pure, life-changing Gospel. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Scripture contains Law and Gospel. The two relate. They function as a team. As Luther said, "The Law discovers the disease, The Gospel delivers the remedy." Even so, they also must be kept distinct. Many preachers and teachers fail to distinguish them. That's a terrible problem! It's why, every day, anxious and despairing Christians ask questions like... "Does God love me?" "Am I doing well-enough?" "Can I ever be sure that I'm saved?" Long story short, it is life-changing to learn to distinguish The Law and Gospel as Scripture does. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

The Reformation sought to reclaim assurance and rest for the believer. Believers that celebrate the Reformation aren't strangers to the recovery of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, but much more came out of that crucial time in church history. In this part two of the show's first two-parter...Justin covers four C categories, two non-C categories, and how the six concepts help believers find rest in Christ. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

The Reformation sought to reclaim assurance and rest for the believer. Believers that celebrate the Reformation aren't strangers to the recovery of the doctrine of justification by faith alone, but much more came out of that crucial time in church history. In this part one of the show's...Justin covers the five solas, how the five solas relate to God's sovereignty in salvation, and how those concepts help believers find rest in Christ. Good news: Scripture proclaims and teaches that believers are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone for the glory of God alone! (Apologies for the lighting in this one. Lesson learned!) Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Christians legitimately and regularly deal with darkness. Justin, the face of Reclaiming Rest, is no exception. After a night he went through during his infant years in fundamentalism, a darkness remained which affects him to this day. Justin hopes that by sharing about the experience, The Gospel will shine into others' darkness. Good news: our Father doesn't only listen to our dark cries, He came and comes TO us in our darkness! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Piety, another word for godliness, is a good thing. Pietism is a preoccupation with piety, and a terrible problem that is prevalent in churches throughout the world. Pietism is a reason why many believers suffer from lack of assurance and routine internal panic regarding one's salvation. What does a preoccupation with piety entail, and is there any hope for believers to have internal peace? Justin answers these questions, and offers insight into the biblical Jesus. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70

Justin Joseph is the face of Reclaiming Rest, a ministry by which he coins himself an unworthy and ordinary saint/sinner that's on mission to encourage his brothers and sisters to rest in The worthy Christ and The extraordinary Gospel. Justin introduces the audio and video extension of the ministry, Reclaiming Rest Radio. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ReclaimingRest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimingRest Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-rest-radio/id1665679130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wwy0geNxUOurpYVW4L4m7 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/sp26ie70