Exploring Law and Gospel Distinction Through Heidelberg Catechism with Cody Schwichtenberg

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Everyone has things they believe in. Somethings we hold dear and will fight for and other things we are really rather flippant about because we think they do really matter. We live in a world where truth and belief are often confused, for instance, some suggest strongly that we are to value the beliefs of others. While I would admit that we ought to listen to others to understand their given belief and do this with respect for those whose beliefs may differ from our own. This shouldn't suggest that just because one holds a belief there is value (or what Stephen Colbert has called "truthiness") in that belief. The fact is many people have and still do belief things that are wrong and even dangerous. A radical example of this would be the belief system of Hitler and how his ideas where realized in Nazi Germany. Most people would agree that Hitler was wrong and the beliefs he had were wrong and dangerous. We often, however, do not place beliefs that some hold about God and the gospel on this level -- of actually being dangerous. God is Truth. What God has said about Himself and who we are is of radical importance -- not because these things are believed but because of who declared them to be True. Our mission at RenewalCast.com is to be one resource (among many greater ones) in helping to ground your belief on Truth that is revealed to us by God Himself in Scripture.

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Exploring Law and Gospel Distinction Through Heidelberg Catechism with Cody Schwichtenberg

RenewalCast

39 minutes

4 months ago

Exploring Law and Gospel Distinction Through Heidelberg Catechism with Cody Schwichtenberg

Cody Schwichtenberg is a pastor at First Reformed Church in Herreid, South Dakota, which is part of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) denomination. Raised in Iowa with a Lutheran background, Cody transitioned to the Reformed tradition in his early twenties. He attended Heidelberg Theological Seminary in Sioux Falls, where he delved deeply into biblical and theological studies. Cody has served in his pastoral role since 2015, and he is passionate about teaching and reinforcing the foundational principles of the Reformed faith through the Heidelberg Catechism.

Episode Summary:
In this enlightening episode of RenewalCast, hosts Coalt Robinson and Jay Wipf engage with Pastor Cody Schwichtenberg to explore the significance of the law and gospel distinction within the Christian faith, particularly focusing on its representation in the Heidelberg Catechism. The discussion aims to clarify the misconceptions surrounding legalism and antinomianism, providing insights into how these issues surface within church teachings. Pastor Cody elucidates how understanding these distinctions can profoundly affect a believer's spiritual journey, offering solace and strength in faith.With the backdrop of historical confessions, the trio delves into how the Heidelberg Catechism structures its teachings around key biblical principles. They explore how these frameworks aid Christians in avoiding the theological pitfalls of legalism, which mistakenly merges law and grace, and antinomianism, which dismisses God's law altogether.

Resources:

Theocast - A podcast introducing the hosts to the law-gospel distinction.
"The Whole Christ" by Sinclair Ferguson - A book that influenced Cody's understanding.
The Heidelberg Catechism -
AN ORTHODOX CATECHISM (1680)