
John Witherspoon on Justification and Regeneration with Peter Lillback
Life and Books and Everything — Clearly ReformedJohn Witherspoon on Justification and Regeneration with Peter Lillback
April 18, 2022

Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed
In this bonus episode, Kevin talks with historian and WTS president, Peter Lillback, about the life and ministry of John Witherspoon. In particular, they discuss Witherspoon’s treatises on justification and regeneration, a new (old) book being published by Westminster Seminary Press. Listen in as Kevin and Pete talk about their shared love of history and old books.
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