S7E24 - Covenantal Nomism: What is it and why does it matter? With Ken Fish & Joel Taylor

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Ken Fish and Joel Taylor discuss the concept of covenantal nomism and its implications for understanding grace and obedience in the Christian faith.

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People in this episode

Guests: Ken Fish, Joel Taylor

Topics covered

• covenantal nomism
• grace
• obedience
• Christian identity
• adoption analogy
• Holy Spirit empowerment

Keywords

• covenantal nomism
• grace
• obedience
• Christianity
• adoption
• Holy Spirit
• Colossians 3

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Orbis Prayer Ministry Network, Orbis Ministries

Books & works: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

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