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  1. 25Reformed Church GrowthIn this episode we speak with Drew Dinardo, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church Coral Springs-Margate, FL about the challenges of planting and growing reformed churches. Panel Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Lane Keister Nick Batzig Drew Dinardo Camden Bucey Bibliography Anyabwile, Thabiti M. The Decline of African American Theology : From Biblical Faith to Cultural Captivity. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2007. —. The Faithful Preacher : Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American Pastors. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2006. —. What is a Healthy Church Member? Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Carter, Anthony J. On Being Black and Reformed : A New Perspective on the African-American Christian Experience. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2003. Carter, Anthony J., Ken Jones, and Michael Leach. Experiencing the Truth : Bringing the Reformation to the African-American Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Eswine, Zack. Preaching to a Post-Everything World : Crafting Biblical Sermons that Connect with Our Culture. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Drew Dinardo, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane Keister, Nick Batzig1 hr
  2. 26Union with Christ and Twofold GraceJoin us as we speak with Mark Garcia, author of Life in Christ: Union with Christ and Twofold Grace in Calvin’s Theology, regarding the theological implications of union with Christ and its prominence in Calvin’s writings. Panel Mark Garcia Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links Early English Books Online Rowland Ward’s review of The Divine Spiration of Scripture by A. T. B. McGowan The Gospel Coalition Themelios Journal Bibliography Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. 1559th ed. Westminster John Knox Press, 1960. —. Institutes of the Christian Religion. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1990. Gaffin, Richard. By Faith Not By Sight. Paternoster, 2006. Garcia, Mark A. Life in Christ : Union with Christ and Twofold Grace in Calvin’s Theology. Studies in Christian history and thought. Milton Keynes; Colorado Spring, CO: Paternoster, 2008. —. Life in Christ : The Function of Union with Christ in the Unio-Duplex Gratia Structure of Calvin’s Soteriology : With Special Reference to the Relationship of Justification and Sanctification in, 2004. McGowan, A. T. B. The Divine Authenticity of Scripture : Retrieving an Evangelical Heritage. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2007. —. The Divine Spiration of Scripture : Challenging Evangelicial Perspectives. Nottingham: Apollos, 2007. Moore, Russell. The Kingdom of Christ : The New Evangelical Perspective. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2004. Sedgwick, Obadiah. The bowels of tender mercy sealed in the everlasting covenant wherein is set forth the nature, conditions and excellencies of it, and how a sinner should do to enter into it, and the danger of. London: Printed by Edward Mottershed for Adoniram Byfield and are to be sold by Joseph Cranford …, 1661. Participants: Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Mark Garcia, Nick Batzig1 hr 13 min
  3. 27Recovering the Reformed ConfessionR. Scott Clark, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California, joins us to discuss his forthcoming book Recovering the Reformed Confession. Panel R. Scott Clark Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links The Heidelblog Justin Taylor’s roundup of the interaction between Enns, Helm, and Beale Scottish Journal of Theology Report from the General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church The Baptist Confession of 1689 The Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies Bibliography Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Beale, G. K. Myth, History, and Inspiration: A Review Article of Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns, June 1, 2006. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3817/is_200606/ai_n17176285. —. The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism : Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. —. We Become What We Worship : A Biblical Theology of Idolatry. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2008. Clark, R. Scott., and Westminster Seminary California. Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry : Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 2007. Enns, Peter. Inspiration and Incarnation : Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2005. Eswine, Zack. Preaching to a Post-Everything World : Crafting Biblical Sermons that Connect with Our Culture. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 2008. Gaffin, Richard. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Johnson, Gary L. W. B.B. Warfield : Essays on His Life and Thought. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Mackintosh, H. R. The Doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ. Edinburgh, 1923. McGrath, Alister E. T. F. Torrance : An Intellectual Biography. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 2006. Olson, Roger E. Reformed and Always Reforming : The Postconservative Approach to Evangelical Theology. Acadia studies in Bible and theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2007. Thomas, Derek. What is Providence? Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Pub., 2008. Torrance, Thomas Forsyth. The Doctrine of Grace in the Apostolic Fathers. The Torrance collection. Eugene, Ore.: Wipf & Stock, 1996. Torrance, Thomas Forsyth, and Robert T. Walker. Incarnation The Person and Life of Christ. Ivp Academic, 2008. Van Til, Cornelius. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, R. Scott Clark1 hr 13 min
  4. 28The Westminster Confession into the 21st CenturyJ. Ligon Duncan, Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS joins us to talk about the Westminster Confession of Faith. Dr. Duncan is the general editor of a series of books titled The Westminster Confession of Faith into the 21st Century. Panel J. Ligon Duncan Nick Batzig Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Links First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Bibliography Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Duncan, J. Ligon, ed. The Westminster Confession Into the 21st Century. Christian Focus, 2004. —. The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century. [S.l.]: Christian Focus Pub, 2005. —. The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century: essays in remembrance of the 350th anniversary of the Westminster Assembly. Fearn: Mentor, 2003. Duncan, Ligon. Fear Not! Christian Focus, 2008. Gaffin, Richard B., Jr. God’s Word in Servant-Form. Reformed Academic Press. Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Robinson, Stuart. The Church of God as an Essential Element of the Gospel and the idea, structure, and functions thereof : a discourse in four parts. Repr. Greenville: Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1995. Shedd, William G. T. Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy. Gardners Books, 2007. Witsius, Herman., John. Donaldson, and William. Cunningham. On the Character of a True Theologian: An Inaugural Address Delivered at Franeker, April 16, 1675. Edinburgh, 1877. Participants: Camden Bucey, J. Ligon Duncan, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig54 min
  5. 29The Pastor and the AcademyToo often, a rift obtains between the work of the church and theological study. Pastors and seminary students often feel the need to choose between one or the other. Derek Thomas, both pastor and professor, joins us to talk about the relationship between the pastor and the academy. Panel Derek Thomas James Dolezal Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis. P & R Publishing, 1998. Barker, Kenneth L., and John R. Kohlenberger. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2004. Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008. Duncan, Ligon. Fear Not! Christian Focus, 2008. Longman, Tremper., and David E. Garland. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2006. Muller, Richard A. Christ and the Decree : Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Durham, N.C.: Labyrinth Press, 1986. —. Christ and the Decree Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Baker Academic, 2008. —. The Unaccommodated Calvin : Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition. Oxford studies in historical theology. New York: Oxford University, 2000. Murray, Iain Hamish. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones : The First Forty Years, 1899-1939. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1982. Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals : A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman, 2002. Thomas, Derek. What is Providence? Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Pub., 2008. Van Til, Cornelius. Christian-Theistic Evidences. Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961. —. Common Grace and the Gospel. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973. —. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Derek Thomas, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig56 min
  6. 30Cultural Relevance, Mercy Ministry and the Social GospelThe Christ the Center panelists converse with the Rev. Richard Phillips, Senior Minister at 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC about the importance of a Reformed approach to evangelism and mercy ministry. The tendency can be to remain inside the four walls of the church when the church has been called to proclaim the gospel to a dying world. Phillips points out that it is possible to be solidly Reformed and also committed to getting the message of the gospel out into the highways and byways of our various communities. Rev. Phillips draws upon his own pastoral experience and one of his most recent publications, Jesus the Evangelist. While believers are called upon to give a reason for the hope that is in them as they are given opportunity (1st Pet. 3:15), the primary means of evangelism is the proclamation of the Bible from the pulpit in public worship. The panel also discussed the rightful place of mercy ministry and cultural engagement. It is important that the church take care of its own, but there is also a place for demonstrating mercy to those outside the church. However, there is always the danger that demonstrating God’s love in deeds of mercy will eclipse the clear, forthright declaration of the gospel. The church must never forget its mission or identity by compromising or conforming to the culture of this world. The social gospel and inadequate methods of cultural engagement have confused and in some cases lost the truth of the gospel. The Christ the Center panelists along with Rev. Phillips conclude that with evangelism and mercy ministry, all must be done to bring glory and honor to the Triune God of Scripture (1st Cor. 10:31). In other words, the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing! Panel Rick Phillips Nick Batzig James Dolezal Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Links The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals Bibliography Carrick, John. The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards. Banner of Truth, 2008. Fesko, J. Justification : Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Phillips, Richard D. Hebrews. Reformed expository commentary. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2006. —. Jesus the Evangelist : Learning to Share the Gospel From the Book of John. Lake Mary, FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2007. —. What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace? Lake Mary FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2008. —. Zechariah. P & R Publishing, 2007. Poythress, Vern S. The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2000. Van Til, Cornelius and K. Scott Oliphint, ed. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Rick Phillips1 hr 2 min
  7. 31The Eschatological Views of the Westminster DivinesWe had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Jue, Associate Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Jue is an expert on the eschatological views of the Westminster Divines and his research is a very stimulating subject. The answer to the question “What were the views of the divines?” may surprise you. Panel Jeff Jue Lane Tipton Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998. Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008. Hardman Moore, Susan. Pilgrims: New World Settlers & The Call of Home. New Haven [Conn.]; London: Yale University Press, 2007. Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1979. Johnson, Dennis E. Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2001. Jue, Jeffrey K. Heaven Upon Earth : Joseph Mede (1586-1638) and the Legacy of Millenarianism. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, 2006. Kline, Meredith G. The Covenant of the Seventieth Week (1974). Mohler, R. Albert. Atheism Remix : A Christian Confronts the New Atheists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Poole, Matthew. An advertisement concerning the fourth and last part of Mr. Poole’s Synopsis criticorum aliorumque S. Scripturæ Interpretum. [London: s.n., 1676]. Poythress, Vern S. The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2000. Ramsay, Richard B. The Certainty of the Faith : Apologetics in an Uncertain World. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Riddlebarger, Kim. A Case for Amillennialism : Understanding the End Times. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Leicester, England: Baker Books ; Inter-Varsity Press, 2003. Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Toon, Peter. Puritans, the Millennium and the Future of Israel: Puritan eschatology, 1600 to 1660: A Collection of Essays. Cambridge: James Clarke, 1970. White, Randall Fowler. The Millennial Kingdom-City : Epic Themes Ezekiel 36-39, and the Interpretation of Revelation 20:4-10, 1991. Zachman, Randall C. John Calvin and Roman Catholicism : Critique and Engagement, Then and Now. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Jue, Jeff Waddington, Lane G. Tipton, Nick Batzig1 hr 2 min
  8. 32J. Gresham MachenThe Christ the Center panelists interact with Dr. Darryl G. Hart about Dr. Fundamentalis, J. Gresham Machen. Machen, erstwhile professor of NT at Princeton Theological Seminary until its reorganization in 1929, was the pioneer of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and the denomination that would become known as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Hart explains the historical and continuing contemporary significance of Machen as well intriguing details of his life and work. Among highlights of the conversation are Machen’s formation of the Independent Board for Presbyterian Foreign Missions and the discussion of Machen’s literary legacy. While Machen was at the center of controversy with the establishment of Westminster, it was the founding of the IBPFM that led to his defrocking from the ministry in the PCUSA and his starting the OPC. Machen is well known for his popular and scholarly works. His best known scholarly tomes are The Origin of Paul’s Religion and The Virgin Birth. Machen produced many popular works such as What is Faith? and God Transcendent but the work he is best known for, and which still reads as fresh as it did when published seven decades ago is Christianity and Liberalism. Dr. Hart draws from his biography of Machen, Defending the Faith, and the edited work The Selected Shorter Writings of J. Gresham Machen. Listeners will go away from this program with a strong desire to enlist among Machen’s warrior children! Panel Darryl G. Hart Gary L. W. Johnson Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links Ararat Accordance Bible software The Gospel Coalition Fosdick’s sermon “Shall the Fundamentalists Win?“ Bibliography Blake, Thomas. The Covenants Sealed. Or, A treatise of the sacraments of both covenants, polemical and practical. Especially of the sacraments of the covenant of grace … Together with a brief answer to Reverend Mr. Baxter’s Apology, in defence of the Treatise of the covenant. London: Printed for A. Roper, 1655. Fesko, J. Justification : Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Fosdick, Harry Emerson. Shall the Fundamentalists Win? : A Sermon Preached at the First Presbyterian Church, New York, May 21, 1922. New York, 1922. Gamble, Richard C. The Whole Counsel Of God. Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co, 2008. Hall, David. A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes: Essays and Analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hart, D. Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2004. Hart, D. G. “Doctor Fundamentalis”: An Intellectual Biography of J. Gresham Machen, 1881-1937, 1988. —. A Secular Faith: Why Christianity Favors the Separation of Church and State. Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2006. —. Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conservative Protestantism in Modern America. P & R Publishing, 2003. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Macartney, Clarence Edward Noble. Shall Unbelief Win?: A Reply to Dr. Fosdick. Philadelphia: Wilbur Hanf, 1900. Machen, J. Gresham. Christianity and Liberalism. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1923. —. The Christian Faith in the Modern World. New York: Macmillan Co., 1936. —. The Christian View of Man. New York: The Macmillan company, 1937. —. What is Christianity? and Other Addresses. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1951. —. What is Faith? New York: The Macmillan company, 1925. Machen, J. Gresham, and D. G. Hart. Selected Shorter Writings. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2004. Machen, J. Gresham, and Dan G. McCartney. New Testament Greek for Beginners. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, 2003. Machen, J. Gresham, and John Hamilton Skilton. Machen’s Notes on Galatians: And Other Aids to the Interpretation of the Epistle to the Galatians. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1972. Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008. North, Gary. Crossed Fingers : How the Liberals Captured the Presbyterian Church. Tyler, Tex.: Institute for Christian Economics, 1996. Reynolds, John Mark, Roger Overton (eds.). The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Darryl G. Hart, Gary L. W. Johnson, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig59 min
  9. 33The Emerging Church and Cultural CaptivityChrist the Center discusses the ministry of David Martyn Lloyd-Jones and the Emerging Church with Martin Downes, pastor of Christ Church Deeside. Downes, who also is webmaster of the popular Against Heresies, comments on the impact of Martyn Lloyd-Jones within British and worldwide evangelicalism and notes the recent publication of Lloyd-Jones: Messenger of Grace. But the bulk of the conversation concentrates upon Downes’ contribution to the forthcoming book, Reforming of Conforming?, where he deals with what looks like the recapitulation of classical Liberalism in the Emerging Church. Join us for some fascinating intercontinental fellowship. Panel Martin Downes Jeff Waddington James Dolezal Camden Bucey Links Against Heresies Bibliography Carson, D. Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church : Understanding a Movement and its Implications. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2005. Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008. Gibbs, Eddie., and Ryan K. Bolger. Emerging Churches: Creating Christian Community in Postmodern Cultures. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2005. Jeffery, S. Pierced for Our Transgressions: Rediscovering the Glory of Penal Substitution. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Jones, J. Morgan, William. Morgan, and John. Aaron. The Calvinistic Methodist Fathers of Wales. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2008. Lloyd-Jones, David Martyn. Knowing the Times: Addresses Delivered on Various Occasions, 1942-1977. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1989. Murray, Iain Hamish. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The First Forty Years, 1899-1939. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1982. —. Lloyd-Jones: Messenger of Grace. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2008. Murray, Ian H. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The Fight of Faith, 1939-1981. Edinburgh [etc.]: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2004. Ortlund, Dane. A New Inner Relish: Christian Motivation in the Thought of Jonathan Edwards. Fearn, Scotland: Christian Focus, 2008. Warfield, Benjamin Breckinridge. Works of Benjamin B. Warfield, The. Baker Book House, 1978. Webber, Robert., John Burke, Dan. Kimball, Doug Pagitt, Karen M. Ward, and Mark Driscoll. Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches: Five Perspectives. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2007. Wells, David. Above All Earthly Pow’rs : Christ in a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids Mich. ;Leicester: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. ;;Inter-Varsity Press, 2005. —. The Courage to be Protestant : Truth-Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008. Wells, David F. God in the Wasteland : The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans, 1994. —. Losing our Virtue : Why the Church Must Recover its Moral Vision. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 1998. —. No Place for Truth, or, Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology? Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1993. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Martin Downes53 min
  10. 34Preaching in an Electronic AgeGreg Reynolds joins the panel on Christ the Center to speak about media ecology and preaching in the electronic age. Dr. Reynolds is the pastor at Amoskeag Presbyterian Church in Manchester, New Hampshire. He has also written the book The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures: Preaching in the Electronic Age. Join us for a fascinating topic that touches upon the very heart of gospel ministry. Panel Greg Reynolds Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Beeke, Joel R. The family at church : listening to sermons and attending prayer meetings. Family guidance series, no. 4. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2004. Buchanan, James. The Doctrine of Justification; An Outline of its History in the Church and of its Exposition from Scripture. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1955. Carrick, John. The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards. Banner of Truth, 2008. Cary, Phillip. Jonah. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2008. Fesko, J. Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hunt, Arthur W. The Vanishing Word : The Veneration of Visual Imagery in the Postmodern World. Focal point series. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2003. Lohrmann, Daniel J. Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos, 2008. Meyrowitz, Joshua. No Sense of Place: The Impact of Electronic Media on Social Behavior. New York: Oxford University Press, 1985. Ong, Walter J. The Presence of the Word; Some Prolegomena for Cultural and Religious History. The Terry lectures. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1967. Postman, Neil. Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business. 20th ed. Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005. Reynolds, Gregory Edward. The Word is Worth a Thousand Pictures: Preaching in the Electronic Age. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2001. Reynolds, John Mark et al. The New Media Frontier: Blogging, Vlogging, and Podcasting for Christ. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Roberts, Maurice. Union and communion with Christ. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Saarinen, Risto. The Pastoral Epistles with Philemon and Jude. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2008. Sommerville, C. John. How the News Makes Us Dumb : The Death of Wisdom in an Information Society. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1999. Stein, Robert H. Mark. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Greg Reynolds, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig1 hr 10 min
  11. 35The Calvin QuincentenaryJuly 10, 2009 marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. In honor of this great theologian, the Calvin 500 Project has produced a blog, two books (A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes and The Legacy of John Calvin) and is organizing an historic tour and conference in Paris, Strasborg, Bern, and Geneva’s St. Pierre Cathedral. David W. Hall of the Calvin 500 Project joins Christ the Center to discuss the project and the immensely influential theologian John Calvin. Panel David W. Hall Jim Cassidy Lane Keister Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links The Calvin Quincentenary Lane Keister’s review of The Theological Guide Bibliography Crisp, Oliver. Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered. Current issues in theology. Cambridge, UK; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2007. Fesko, J. Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hall, David. A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes: Essays and Analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hall, David W. The Legacy of John Calvin: His Influence on the Modern World. Calvin 500 series. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Kingdon, Robert M. Geneva and the Consolidation of the French Protestant Movement, 1564-1572; A Contribution to the History of Congregationalism, Presbyterianism, and Calvinist Resistance Theory. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1967. Muller, Richard A. The Unaccommodated Calvin: Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition. Oxford studies in historical theology. New York: Oxford University, 2000. Participants: Camden Bucey, David W. Hall, Jim Cassidy, Lane Keister, Nick Batzig57 min
  12. 36The Defense of the FaithThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of the fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith. Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on Van Til, shares about the historical context which gave rise to this book, including disputes with individuals connected with Calvin College, Calvin Theological Seminary, and what is now Kuyper College, in the 1950s concerning common grace and philosophical idealism. Much of the material in the original edition of the book that evinced this debate was removed in subsequent editions and has now been restored and amply expanded with a helpful introduction and explanatory notes. Of special interest is the discussion of Van Til’s connection with Reformed Scholasticism and Herman Bavinck through his doctrine of analogy. When all is said and done, it comes down to this: Van Til was simply applying orthodox Reformed theology to apologetics. Panel K. Scott Oliphint Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy James Dolezal Camden Bucey Bibliography Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis . P & R Publishing, 1998. Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena . Baker Academic, 2003. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation . Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ . Baker Academic, 2006. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation . Baker Academic, 2008. Bristley, Eric D. A Guide to the Writings of Cornelius Van Til, 1895-1987 . Chicago: Olive Tree Communications, 1995. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church . Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Kim, Seyoon. Christ and Caesar: The Gospel and the Roman Empire in the Writings of Paul and Luke . Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008. Letham, Robert. The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship . P & R Publishing, 2005. Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman . Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Muller, Richard A. Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics: The Rise and Development of Reformed Orthodoxy, ca. 1520 to ca. 1725 . 2nd ed. Baker Academic, 2003. Rehnman, Sebastian. Divine Discourse: The Theological Methodology of John Owen . Texts and studies in Reformation and post-Reformation thought. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002. Sproul, R. C., John H. Gerstner, and Arthur. Lindsley. Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics . Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1984. Turretin, Francis. Institutes of Elenctic Theology 3 vol. set . P & R Publishing, 1997. Van Til, Cornelius. A Survey of Christian Epistemology . 2nd ed. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1980. —. Christian Apologetics . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2003. —. Christian-Theistic Evidences . Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961. —. Common Grace and the Gospel . Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973. —. Defense of the Faith . P & R Publishing, 1967. —. God and the Absolute, 1927. —. Introduction to Systematic Theology: Prolegomena and the Doctrines of Revelation, Scripture, and God . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2007. —. The Defense of the Faith . 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, K. Scott Oliphint1 hr 5 min
  13. 37Herman BavinckRev. Dr. Ron Gleason, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Yorba Linda, CA converses with the Christ the Center panel about the forthcoming volume Reforming and Conforming? and his work on a forthcoming biography of Herman Bavinck to be published with Presbyterian & Reformed Publishers. Dr. Gleason discusses his concerns with the emergent church, but the lion’s share of this episode is devoted to an assessment of Bavinck as theologian. Gleason notes that Bavinck was a first class systematician and, like his contemporary Benjamin B. Warfield, was adept in Old and New Testament studies as well as historical theology and philosophy. All of this is evident to the reader of Bavinck’s magisterial Reformed Dogmatics. Listeners of this episode may find themselves entertaining an inexplicable desire to learn Dutch. Panel Ron Gleason Lane Keister Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Bavinck, Herman. Essays on religion, science, and society. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2008. —. Our Reasonable Faith. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1956. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation. Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Baker Academic, 2006. —. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation. Baker Academic, 2008. Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Bavinck, Herman, John Bolt, and John Vriend. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena. Baker Academic, 2003. Beeke, Joel R., and Sinclair B. Ferguson. Living for God’s glory : an introduction to Calvinism. Lake Mary, FL: Reformation Trust, 2008. Carruthers, S. W., Presbyterian Historical Society., and Presbyterian Historical Society of England. The Everyday Work of the Westminster Assembly. Philadelphia: Pub. jointly by the Presbyterian Historical Society (of America) and the Presbyterian Historical Society of England, 1943. Duncan, J. Ligon, and Social Science History Association. Moses’ law for modern government: the intellectual and sociological origins of the Christian Reconstructionist Movement. Greenville, SC: Reformed Academic Press, 1994. Edwards, Jonathan, and Peter Johannes Thuesen. Catalogues of Books. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2008. Gaebelein, Frank Ely, J. D. Douglas, Walter C. Kaiser, Everett Falconer Harrison, W. Harold. Mare, Murray J. Harris, et al. The Expositor’s Bible commentary Volume 10, Romans-Galatians. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol. 10. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Pub. House, 1976. Hall, David W., and J. Ligon. Duncan. The Westminster Assembly : a guide to basic bibliography. Greenville, SC: Reformed Academic Press (Post Office Box 8599 Greenville 29604), 1993. Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Jesus and the God of Israel God Crucified and Other Studies on the New Testament’s Christology of Divine Identity. Eerdmans Pub Co, 2008. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Johnson, Terry L. The pastor’s public ministry. Greenville, S.C.: Reformed Academic Press, 2001. Köstenberger, Margaret Elizabeth. Jesus and the feminists : who do they say that He is? Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Lawson, Steven. The unwavering resolve of Jonathan Edwards. Orlando Fla.: Reformation Trust Pub., 2008. Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008. Nichols, Stephen J. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008. Parsons, Burk. John Calvin : a heart for devotion, doctrine, and doxology. Lake Mary, FL: Reformation Trust, 2008. Piper, John, and Justin Taylor. Stand : a call for the endurance of the saints. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. The Advent of Evangelicalism Exploring Historical Continuities. B & H Academic, 2008. The Whole Counsel Of God. Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co, 2008. Witherington, Ben. Jesus the sage : the pilgrimage of wisdom. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1994. —. Matthew. Smyth & Helwys Bible commentary. Macon, Ga.: Smyth & Helwys Pub., 2006. —. Paul’s letter to the Romans : a socio-rhetorical commentary. Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans, 2004. —. Paul’s narrative thought world : the tapestry of tragedy and triumph. Louisville, Ky.: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994. —. The Acts of the Apostles : a socio-rhetorical commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Carlisle, U.K.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. ; Paternoster Press, 1998. Witherington, Ben. John’s wisdom : a commentary on the Fourth Gospel. Cambridge: Lutterworth Press, 1995. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Lane Keister, Ron Gleason1 hr 1 min
  14. 38The Reformed Doctrine of JustificationDr. John Valero Fesko, pastor of Geneva OPC of Woodstock, GA and adjunct professor of theology at RTS/Atlanta, joins the panel of Christ the Center to discuss his latest book, Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine recently published by our good friends at Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing. Dr. Fesko, is the author of several journal and magazine articles and books, including Diversity Within the Reformed Tradition, Last Things First, a chapter in Resurrection & Eschatology, and he serves as co-editor with Bryan Estelle and David VanDrunen of The Law is Not of Faith. Rumor has it that he is also author of a forthcoming tome on baptism. Dr. Fesko is concerned to offer a single place where readers can find a thorough treatment of justification that is both redemptive-historical and systematic theological. The CTC panel interacted with Dr. Fesko about his aims for writing and about the contemporary context into which he wishes to speak. Dr. Fesko also recently served on the OPC study committee on the doctrine of justification. We welcome listeners to join us in a discussion of this extremely important topic. Panel John Fesko Nick Batzig Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Carl Trueman – New Perspective. http://www.crcchico.com/covenant/trueman.html. Cheeseman, John. The Grace of God in the Gospel. London; Carlisle, Pa: Banner of Truth Trust, 1972. Clark, R. Scott., and Westminster Seminary California. Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry : Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 2007. Dempster, Stephen G. Dominion and dynasty : a biblical theology of the Hebrew Bible. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, Ill.: Apollos ; InterVarsity Press, 2003. Gaffin, Richard. By Faith Not By Sight. Paternoster, 2006. Gaffin, Richard B., Jr. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology. 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 1987. Meeks, Wayne A. The Writings of St. Paul: Annotated Texts, Reception and Criticism / Fitzgerald, John T.,; 1948-. A Norton critical edition;. New York: W.W. Norton, 2007. Oberman, Heiko Augustinus. Forerunners of the Reformation; the shape of late medieval thought, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1966. —. The harvest of medieval theology : Gabriel Biel and late medieval nominalism. The Robert Troup Paine prize-treatise, 1962. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1963. Oliphint, K. Scott, ed. Justified In Christ: God’s plan for us in justification. Mentor, 2007. Piper, John. The future of justification : a response to N.T. Wright. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. —. The justification of God : an exegetical and theological study of Romans 9:1-23. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 1983. Sandlin, Andrew., John H. Armstrong, Don B. Garlington, Mark. Horne, Peter J. Leithart, Rich. Lusk, et al. A Faith That is Never Alone: A Response to Westminster Seminary California. La Grange, Calif.: Kerygma Press, 2007. Sproul, R. C. Faith alone : the evangelical doctrine of justification. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 1995. Stendahl, Krister. Paul among Jews and Gentiles, and other essays. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1976. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, John Fesko, Nick Batzig58 min
  15. 39The Preaching of Jonathan EdwardsThe Christ the Center panelists interact with Dr. John Carrick, associate professor of applied and doctrinal theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, about his latest volume The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards published by Banner of Truth within the last few months. Dr. Carrick is also the author of another banner of Truth title, The Imperative of Preaching. Dr. Carrick discusses Edwards’ God-centered and Christ-centered preaching. Particularly noteworthy was Edwards’ ability to paint with vivid imagery so that when he pointed to Christ, he did not merely mention him but made him vivid as he sought to make an impression on his hearers at the time of the sermon delivery. Dr. Carrick also dispenses with certain caricatures of Edwards the preacher, such as the idea that all he ever preached were hellfire and damnation sermons. It is true that he did preach searching sermons that warned unbelievers of their destiny, but he also preached sermons that extolled the beauties of Christ and heaven. The CTC panel was also informed that Edwards was not a monotonous preacher who stared at the church bell rope. He was sincere, earnest, and affectionate in his preaching. At the end of the day, there are many lessons to learn from Jonathan Edwards even if he was not infallible. Edwards would be pleased if we would glorify the Triune God who created this universe in which we live. Panel John Carrick Nick Batzig Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Edwards, Jonathan. Charity and its fruits: Christian love as manifested in the heart and life. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1998. —. Sermons and discourses, 1720-1723. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1992. —. Sermons and discourses, 1730-1733. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1999. —. Sermons and discourses, 1734-1738. New Haven [u.a.]: Yale Univ. Press, 2001. —. Sermons and discourses, 1739-1742. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003. —. Sermons and discourses, 1743-1758. New Haven Conn. ;;London: Yale University Press, 2007. Marsden, George. Jonathan Edwards : a life. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2003. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, John Carrick, Nick Batzig44 min
  16. 40Christ’s Kingdom: Gospel Priorities and PoliticsThe Christ the Center panel talk with Dr. Russell Moore, senior vice president of academic administration at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, about the relationship of the kingdom of Christ and politics and culture. Dr. Moore, has written a book, The Kingdom of Christ: A New Evangelical Perspective, which served as the basis of the discussion. The already/not yet nature of the kingdom was discussed as was the fact that kingdom was not be confused with any political platform. Join us for a timely conversation. Panel Russell Moore Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Gribben, Crawford. The Irish puritans : James Ussher and the reformation of the church. Darlington (England) ; Auburn (MA): Evangelical Press, 2003. Helm, Paul. John Calvin’s ideas. Oxford ;;New York: Oxford University Press, 2004. Henry, Carl. The uneasy conscience of modern fundamentalism. Grand Rapids Mich.: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1947. Horton, Michael. People and place : a covenant ecclesiology. 1st ed. Louisville Ky.: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008. McCormack, Bruce. Orthodox and modern : studies in the theology of Karl Barth. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Moore, Russell. The Kingdom of Christ : The New Evangelical Perspective. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2004. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Russell Moore38 min
  17. 41Cornelius Van Til: A LifeJohn Muether, professor of church history and director of the library at Reformed Theological Seminary/Orlando and historian of the OPC, talks with the Christ the Center panel about his recent book Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman, the latest volume in the American Reformed Biography series published by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing. Professor Muether discusses various aspects of the life and thought of Van Til, including his involvement in the so-called Clark/Van Til controversy, his critical analysis of Karl Barth, his interaction with his Christian Reformed Church critics, and his involvement with the founding and first several decades of existence of Westminster Theological Seminary and the OPC. Like the book, our conversation with Professor Muether will leave the listener longing to hear more. Panel John Muether Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis. P & R Publishing, 1998. Beale, G. K., and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Baker Academic, 2007. Berding, Kenneth., and Jonathan Lunde. Three views on the New Testament use of the Old Testament : single meaning, unified referents. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2008. Cowan, Steven B., and William Lane. Craig. Five views on apologetics. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Pub. House, 2000. Hart, D. G., and John R. Muether. Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism. P & R Publishing, 2007. —. With Reverence and Awe: Returning to the Basics of Reformed Worship. P & R Publishing, 2002. Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Muller, Richard A. Christ and the Decree: Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008. Van Til, Cornelius. Christianity and Barthianism. P & R Publishing, 2004. —. Christianity and Idealism. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1955. —. Defense of the Faith. P & R Publishing, 1967. —. The confession of 1967, its theological background and ecumenical significance. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1967. —. The new modernism an appraisal of the theology of Barth and Brunner, Philadelphia Pa.: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1946. —. Why I believe in God. Philadelphia: Committee on Christian Education, Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1966. VanGemeren, Willem. The Law, the gospel, and the modern Christian : five views. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1993. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, John Muether, Nick Batzig48 min
  18. 42A Brief History of Trinitarian ThoughtChrist the Center welcomes Dr. Carl Trueman, vice president for academic affairs and professor of historical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and author of several books including The Claims for Truth: The Trinitarian Theology of John Owen, John Owen: Reformed Catholic and Renaissance Man, Luther’s Legacy, Protestant Scholasticism, The Wages of Spin, and Minority Report, for a discussion of the history of Trinitarian theology and the theology of John Owen. Among the many aspects of Trinitarian theology discussed were the Nicene Creed and the Chalcedonian formula. Particular individuals who come in for comment, in addition to John Owen, include the Cappadocian Fathers (Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory Nazianzus, and Basil the Great), Athanasius, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Jonathan Edwards, Karl Barth, and Cornelius Van Til. Trueman specifically highlights the contribution of Owen to Trinitarian theology and practice with his emphasis on the believer’s communion with each person of the Godhead and Owen’s understanding of the Holy Spirit as the bond of communion and communication between the divine and human natures of the one person of Jesus Christ. Listeners will go away from this episode with a renewed appreciation for the importance of understanding the God of Scripture as Triune. Panel Carl Trueman Nick Batzig Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Augustine. On the Trinity. Cambridge UK ;;New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. —. Tractates on the Gospel of John. Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 1988. Ayres, Lewis. Nicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2006. Edwards, Jonathan, and Sang Hyun Lee, ed. The Works of Jonathan Edwards. Vol. 21, Writings on the Trinity, Grace and Faith. New Haven, Conn.; London: Yale University Press, 2003. Gibbon, Edward, and D. M. Low. The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. New York: Harcourt, Brace, 1960. Hanson, R. P. C. The Search for the Christian Doctrine of God: The Arian Controversy, 318381. Baker Academic, 2006. Letham, Robert. The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship. P & R Publishing, 2005. Owen, John. Communion with God. Edinburgh; Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 1991. —. Epistle to the Hebrews. Banner of Truth, 1996. —. Of communion with God the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, each person distinctly in love, grace, and consolation, or, The saints fellowship with the Father, Sonne, and Holy Ghost, unfolded. Oxford: Printed by A. Lichfield … for Tho. Robinson, 1657. Owen, John, and W. H. Goold, ed. The Works of John Owen. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965. Owen, John, R. J. K. Law, and London. Banner of Truth Trust. The Spirit and the Church. Puritan paperbacks. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2002. Trueman, Carl R. John Owen. Ashgate, 2007. —. Luther’s Legacy: Salvation and English Reformers, 1525-1556. Oxford [England]; New York: Clarendon Press ; Oxford University Press, 1994. —. Minority Report: Unpopular Thoughts on Everything From Ancient Christianity to Zen-Calvinism. Fearn Ross-shire Scotland: Mentor, 2008. —. The Claims of Truth : John Owen’s Trinitarian Theology. Carlisle, Cumbria: Paternoster Press, 1998. Participants: Camden Bucey, Carl Trueman, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig1 hr 2 min
  19. 43Getting the BluesDr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues. Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and shows how the blues touch upon biblical themes. This is an utterly fascinating discussion, even for those who are not otherwise drawn to blues music. Listeners will come away wanting to crack the covers of this unusual book. Panel Stephen J. Nichols Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig James Dolezal Camden Bucey Bibliography/Discography Callahan, Allen Dwight. The talking book : African Americans and the Bible. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006. Cone, James H. The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1992. Ellington, Duke. Black, Brown and Beige. Audio CD. Sbme Special Mkts., 2008. Greef, W. de. The writings of John Calvin : an introductory guide. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008. House, Son. Son House. Hollywood :: Capitol,, 1995. Johnson, Robert. The Complete Recordings. Audio CD. Sony, 1990. King, B.B. One Kind Favor. Audio CD. Geffen Records, 2008. Lecerf, Auguste. An Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics. London: Lutterworth Press, 1949. Lomax, Alan. Deep River of Song: Mississippi – Saints and Sinners. Audio CD. Rounder Select, 1999. Mackay, John L. A study commentary on Isaiah. EP study commentary. Faverdale North, Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2008. Mohler, R. Albert. Desire and deceit : the real cost of the new sexual tolerance. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Multnomah Books, 2008. Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008. —. The Reformation : how a monk and a mallet changed the world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. Nichols, Stephen J. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008. Patton, Charlie. The Best of Charlie Patton. Audio CD. Yazoo, 2003. Turner, Steve. Hungry for heaven : rock ‘n’ roll & the search for redemption. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1995. Waters, Muddy. The Definitive Collection. Audio CD. Geffen Records, 2006. Participants: James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Stephen J. Nichols43 min
  20. 44The Reformed Media Review #1The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online. We’ve split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get the latest news to you on time. On today’s episode, we discuss several new and forthcoming books including Concise Reformed Dogmatics and Christless Christianity and Jeff reviews Joel Beeke’s Living for God’s Glory. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy39 min
  21. 45Apologetics and IslamNoted apologist Dr. James White joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the challenges of apologizing to Muslims. Dr. White is Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries and has authored several books on apologetics as well as having been involved in several formal debates on various issues. Listen in on a very interesting discussion of Christian apologetics and the challenge of Islam. Panel James White Jason Pickard Camden Bucey Links Alpha & Omega Ministries Answering Islam Bibliography White, James R. King James Only Controversy, The: Can You Trust the Modern Translations? Bethany House, 2009. —. Scripture Alone. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House, 2004. —. The God Who Justifies. Bethany House, 2007. —. The Potter’s Freedom : a defense of the Reformation and a rebuttal of Norman Geisler’s Chosen but free. Amityville, NY: Calvary Press Publ., 2000. Participants: Camden Bucey, James White, Jason Pickard41 min
  22. 46The Reformed Media Review #2On this week’s show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington31 min
  23. 47Calvin and the Development of Covenant TheologyDr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, Pa., Senior Minister of Proclamation Presbyterian Church, in Bryn Mawr, PA, and President of the Providence Forum, talked with the panel of Christ the Center about his book The Binding of God: Calvin’s Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, published in the Texts & Studies in Reformation & Post-Reformation Thought series by Baker Book House. Dr. Lillback has contributed numerous articles to various publications and journals, and is the author of George Washington’s Sacred Fire and Wall of Misconception. Dr Lillback has set out to offer an objective reading of John Calvin in regard to his view of a covenant and the role that it plays in theology. The Binding of God is a significant contribution to the understanding of the covenant concept in church history. Archive.org Panel Peter Lillback Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Bullinger, Heinrich. De Testamento seu foedere Dei unico & aeterno. Tiguri: In aedibus Christoph. Frosch, 1534. Lillback, Peter. The binding of God : Calvin’s role in the development of covenant theology. Grand Rapids Mich. ;Carlisle Cumbria [England]: Baker Academic ;;Paternoster, 2001. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Peter A. Lillback45 min
  24. 48Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold StateThe panel of Christ the Center had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, with regard to his doctoral dissertation, Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold State. Dr. Ryken has authored many other books, including Galatians and 1 Timothy in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, The Heart of the Cross, Message of Salvation, and The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel with James Montgomery Boice. In this interview, Dr. Ryken explains the significance of Boston as a preacher, theologian, and pastor with regard to his sermons on the fourfold state of man (i.e. man in the state of innocence, man in the state of nature [corruption], man in the state of grace, and man in the state of glory or condemnation). Among other things, we talked with Dr. Ryken about Boston’s literary dependence, his contribution to the understanding of union with Christ, his use of illustrations in preaching, and other valuable works written by Boston. We hope this interview will serve as a helpful introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Boston, preacher of the fourfold state. Panel Dr. Phil Ryken Nick Batzig Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Bibliography Boston, Thomas. Human nature in its fourfold state : of primitive integrity, entire depravity, begun recovery, and consummate happiness or misery. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1964. Case, Thomas. The morning exercise methodized … London: E.M.for Ralph Smith, 1660. Fisher, Edward. The marrow of modern divinity. [Mikrofiche-Ausg.]. Boston Mass.: Henchman, 1743. Ryken, Philip. Thomas Boston (1676-1732) as preacher of the Fourfold state, 1995. Willison, John. An example of plain catechising upon the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism … with a preface briefly demonstrating the truth of the Christian revelation … Philadelphia: Printed and sold by D. Hogan, 1806. —. Sacramental meditations and advices proper for communicants on sacramental occasions : together with a short Christian directory, proper for all Christians intending Heaven. Brookfield [Mass.]: Printed by E. Merriam & Co., 1818. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Phil Ryken53 min
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