{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Judge or Justifier?","description":"In this episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith continue their exploration of Psalm 51, examining how David\u2019s encounter with Nathan reveals the difference between God as a mere judge and God as the Justifier who forgives sinners through the gospel. They argue that the law can only expose sin, punish wrongdoing, and attempt reform, while only God\u2019s absolving word can truly remove sin and create a new heart. Through David\u2019s prayer, \u201cHave mercy on me, O God,\u201d the episode presents justification as God\u2019s complete and decisive act of forgiveness, accomplished apart from the law through the promise fulfilled in Christ. More from 1517:    Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser!   Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser   1517 Podcasts   1517 on Youtube    1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts   1517 Events Schedule   1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   New Books from 1517 Publishing:    By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas    Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith    A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco   Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann    The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation   More from the hosts:   Caleb Keith   Steven Paulson   Follow 1517:&amp;nbsp;  Instagram X\/Twitter Facebook  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Outlaw God","author_url":"http:\/\/outlawgod.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41543000\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41543000"}