Episode 160: Romans 7 - the Apostle Paul's understanding or the 'Tradition' of Augustine?

Episode 160: Romans 7 - the Apostle Paul's understanding or the 'Tradition' of Augustine?

Author: DJ (David John) November 7, 2023 Duration: 42:51
One of the greatest theological questions that has ever faced the church (or should I say "the church since the 5th century"?) is, "What did the Apostle Paul mean when he penned Romans 7?"Was Paul talking about his present struggle with sin in the passage or was he referring to either his life before Christ (or the life of someone else outside of Christ)?For many years of my Christian life, I sided with St. Augustine (who actually changed his position) and the Protestant Reformers that Paul was talking about his current life struggle with sin. And due to that "tradition", many Christian leaders today continue to teach that the Apostle Paul was simply being honest in his ongoing battle with sin. It seems so humble of him and teachers will argue provides a great example for us. HOWEVER, was that the way Paul intended his chapter to be interpreted? The ENTIRE EARLY CHURCH for over 300 years with a single, uniform voice (whenever they addressed this passage) did NOT BELIEVE PAUL WAS WRITING ABOUT HIS CURRENT STRUGGLE WITH SIN.In this podcast, we look closely at Romans 7 (and also Romans 6 & 8) to arrive at the Apostolic Understanding (yes, and by 'Apostolic', we mean what the Apostle Paul himself meant when he wrote Romans). Get ready to have your 'tradition' challenged as it may not be Paul's!

The JOEL 2 GENERATION PODCAST, hosted by DJ (David John), exists for those with a deep, personal hunger for the presence of God, a commitment to His unchanging Word, and a focus on advancing His Kingdom. This isn't about casual religious discussion; it's built on the conviction that a complete Apostolic faith was once delivered to the Church, as referenced in Jude. The core of this podcast is contending for that specific, foundational faith-teaching it, guarding it, and understanding its demands in our current era. DJ explores what it means to be part of the 'Joel 2 Generation' God is summoning now: a faithful and obedient remnant who refuse to settle for spiritual complacency. Listeners will hear a call to pursue everything God intends to release in this unique moment in history. It’s for those who feel a stirring for more than tradition, who desire a faith that is both ancient and urgently contemporary. Each episode delves into scripture and Spirit-led perspective, challenging believers to move beyond surface-level Christianity into a life fully aligned with God's will. The conversation here is direct, rooted in biblical authority, and focused on practical obedience. Tuning in means joining a community dedicated to becoming the people God is raising up for such a time as this-a people defined by their hunger, their fidelity, and their active participation in a divine story much larger than themselves. This is a podcast for the serious, the seeking, and those ready to be part of a generation marked by a wholehearted response.
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Episode 201: Exposure Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:24
The Charismatic church has been under severe discipline in the past couple of years. God has raised up a number of ministries to expose the sin and compromise in our movement. This is the first podcast in a series where…
Episode 200: More than Conquerors - Romans 8:37 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:19
After hearing a couple of messages recently at a Men's Retreat, I was given some new insights into what it means to be a Biblical Conqueror. This message is about those new insights. It is also about the incredible minds…
Episode 199: The Divine Council - Simplified [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:16
Psalm 82 has been almost universally misunderstood from the time of St. Augustine interpreting it as referring to "human judges." Rabbinic Judaism also abandoned ancient Judaism's original understanding.The notion of God…
Episode 196: The NAME [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:21
This message is all about the meaning of "the Name of..." in its ancient, Biblical context, understanding. What is it to pray "in the Name of Jesus"? Why do many Christians treat it as some type of formula?Why is His Nam…
Episode 195: The Divine Council - the Way God Governs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:49
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Episode 194: a PURE vision for Charismatic Ministry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:34
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Episode 193: DISCLAIMERS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
We have had this podcast now for nearly 20 years. As I've gone back, I realize that there are ministries and people mentioned, and even endorsed, that we can no longer recommend.Some of the ministries we would reject ent…
Episode 192: The MYTH of Church-LESS Christianity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:01
There are a tragic number of Christians who have been deceived into believing that they can live their Christian lives WITHOUT attending Church. I meet them all the time. I have friends who have been taken in by this LIE…