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  1. 457Vos Group #11 — Between Noah and the Patriarchs, Part 2Dr. Lane Tipton is back for Vos Group #11, considering chapter 6 of Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology, “The Period Between Noah and the Great Patriarchs.” This week we look at part 2 of the chapter, points 3, The division of tongues, and 4, The election of the Shemites to furnish the bearers of redemption and revelation (pp. 59-65). Roughly each month, Lane and Camden will work through the pages of Vos’ Biblical Theology. While Vos’ book is foundational, it’s tough for the “uninitiated” to access. This will be a great opportunity for study groups to listen to our discussions and work things out together. We hope everyone who participates will learn more about Reformed biblical theology. Pick up a copy of Biblical Theology and get on the BT wagon! Lane G. Tipton is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He has appeared numerous times on our programs. Please visit our archives to listen to Dr. Tipton speak about a range of theological topics. All the episodes in this series will be available at http://reformedforum.org/vos/ If you’d like to subscribe only to these episodes (rather than all episodes of Christ the Center), just use the following feed: http://reformedforum.org/category/series/vos-group/feed Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton50 min
  2. 458Logos Bible Software 6Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey explore the latest version of Logos Bible Software discussing new features and personal use cases.39 min
  3. 459Redeeming PhilosophyDr. Vern Poythress comes to the program today to speak about his book, Redeeming Philosophy. In today’s discussion, Dr. Poythress helps us examine the roots of Western philosophy, uncover some of its limitations, and find answers to our questions in dependence upon God’s word. Dr. Poythress is the author of a number of books, including Redeeming Science, In the Beginning Was the Word, Redeeming Sociology, and Logic. He has also spoken on Christ the Center episodes 52, 98, 188, 235, 332, and 356, and on Philosophy for Theologians episode 20. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Vern Poythress1 hr 2 min
  4. 460The Book of HebrewsThe Christ the Center panel discusses the book of Hebrews, the brief letter of exhortation. The participants look at the main argument of the letter, the superiority of Christ and the new covenant to the old covenant and its priests and sacrificial system. The redemptive historical nature of the discourse is considered as are the major warnings in Hebrews 6 and 10. At the end of the day, Hebrews gives us a divine commentary on the Old Testament. Christ truly is the center of the whole Bible. Links Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. — The Theology of Hebrews (course on iTunesU) Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy59 min
  5. 461Christification, Roman Catholic Theology & Practice, et alJim Cassidy and Camden Bucey introduce books by Jordan Cooper, Gregg Allison, and several other authors and editors.19 min
  6. 462Grounded in the GospelJim Cassidy reviews Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way by J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett published by Baker Books.11 min
  7. 463Biblical Theology: The Common Grace CovenantsJim Cassidy reviews Biblical Theology: The Common Grace Covenants by Jeffrey Niehaus (Weaver Book Company).8 min
  8. 464Two Views on the Doctrine of the TrinityJim Cassidy reviews Two Views on the Doctrine of the Trinity (Zondervan) Stephen Holmes, Paul Molnar, Thomas McCall, and Paul Fiddes.8 min
  9. 465The Bible, History, and Literary GenreWhile the Bible is not a history book in the sense that it’s also not a science book or a theology book, it certainly is historical. But what does that mean for biblical interpretation? In this episode we dive into chapter one of V. Philips Long’s The Art of Biblical History, which is titled, “History and the Genre(s) of the Bible: Is the Bible a History Book?” This is a fascinating conversation with deep implications for how we understanding God’s Word to us in servant form. Participants: Camden Bucey, Daniel Schrock, Jeff Waddington51 min
  10. 466Roman Catholic Theology and PracticeThis week, Dr. Gregg Allison gives an evangelical perspective of Roman Catholic theology. In his recent book, Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment, Dr. Allison considers major aspects of Roman Catholic theology, using the recent Catechism of the Catholic Church as his guide. The relationship of nature and grace, Christ’s connection to his church, and the seven sacraments all enter into the discussion, as well as the question, Is the Reformation over? Dr. Gregg R. Allison is Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Participants: Camden Bucey, Gregg Allison, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy52 min
  11. 467Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract ObjectsJared Oliphint reviews Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract Objects edited by Paul Gould.18 min
  12. 468Vos's Reformed Dogmatics, Junius on True Theology, Edwards and moreJeff Waddington introduces several new and recent books includes titles on Junius, Jonathan Edwards, and Cornelius Van Til.24 min
  13. 469China’s Reforming ChurchesDr. Bruce Baugus speaks about the history and current state of missions in China with a focus on Reformed ecclesiology. China’s Reforming Churches: Mission, Polity, and Ministry in the Next Christendom, edited by Dr. Baugus, is a collection of essays from a recent conference held concerning the growing Reformed churches of China. Dr. Baugus is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. Participants: Bruce Baugus, Camden Bucey, Doug Clawson58 min
  14. 470Highlights from 2014We close our year with a look at some of our best clips from 2014. Listen to the full episodes of the clips we’ve chosen to include by using the following links: Episode 318 — Michael Kruger, The Question of Canon Episode 322 — James Anderson on worldviews Episode 326 — Matt Perman on gospel-driven productivity Episode 329 — Randall Pederson on the Puritan family resemblance Episode 331 — Lane Tipton on the Tree of Life and the goal of eschatology Episode 335 —Shai Linne on hip-hop, the gospel, and cultural contextualization Episode 345 — Marcus Peter Johnson on union with Christ and the incarnation Episode 351 — Charles Hill on the New Testament, the early church and Bart Ehrman’s book How Jesus Became God Episode 357 — Glen Clary on Zwingli, church tradition, and Reformed worship Participants: Camden Bucey, Charles Hill, Glen Clary, James Anderson, Jared Oliphint, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton, Marcus Johnson, Matt Perman, Michael Kruger, Randall Pederson, Shai Linne1 hr 22 min
  15. 471Vos Group #12 — Revelation in the Patriarchal Period, Part 1For the first Vos Group of 2015, Dr. Lane Tipton guides us through Chapter 7 of Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology, “Revelation in the Patriarchal Period,” pp. 66–72. The section titles are Critical Views, The Historicity of the Patriarchs, and Theophanies. Roughly each month, Lane and Camden will work through the pages of Vos’ Biblical Theology. While Vos’ book is foundational, it’s tough for the “uninitiated” to access. This will be a great opportunity for study groups to listen to our discussions and work things out together. We hope everyone who participates will learn more about Reformed biblical theology. Pick up a copy of Biblical Theology and get on the BT wagon! Lane G. Tipton is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He has appeared numerous times on our programs. Please visit our archives to listen to Dr. Tipton speak about a range of theological topics. All the episodes in this series will be available at http://reformedforum.org/vos/ If you’d like to subscribe only to these episodes (rather than all episodes of Christ the Center), just use the following feed: http://reformedforum.org/category/series/vos-group/feed Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton1 hr 1 min
  16. 472Pneumatology and Eschatology in the Light of 1 Corinthians 15:45 and 2 Corinthians 3:6–18Building upon Geerhardus Vos’s foundational essay “The Eschatological Aspect of the Pauline Conception of the Spirit” Dr. Lane Tipton develops the role of the Spirit with regard to redemptive history, the law and soteriology. Vos remarks that the core of Paul’s eschatology lies in the sphere of the Spirit. The Spirit, given to the resurrected Christ, inaugurates the eschatological age of the world to come. This world to come is realized climactically in the resurrection of Christ as the firstfruits of the one great resurrection of harvest in the Spirit. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton47 min
  17. 473Covenantal Apologetics and Common-Sense RealismNathaniel Gray Sutanto joins us to speak about apologetics and his recent article titled, “Covenantal Apologetics and Common-Sense Realism: Recalibrating the Argument from Consciousness as a Test Case” in JETS, 57/4 (2014) 773–91. In this article, Gray offers a covenantal and presuppositional criticism of common-sense realism. Links Covenantal Thoughts Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Nathaniel Gray Sutanto50 min
  18. 474Planting Reformed ChurchesToday we speak with John Shaw, the General Secretary for Home Missions and Church Extension in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. This interview took place in the wake of the OPC’s annual Church Planter’s Conference, in Atlanta, GA. We discussed the biblical principles for planting distinctly Reformed, Confessional, and Presbyterian churches in America today. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, John Shaw51 min
  19. 475Understanding the AtonementIn this program we welcome Dr. Donald Macleod to speak about the meaning and significance of Jesus Christ’s work on the cross. In his book Christ Crucified: Understanding the Atonement (IVP Academic), Dr. Macleod considers how the atonement is substitution, expiation, propitiation, reconciliation, satisfaction, redemption and victory. Rev. Macleod was ordained as a minister of the Free Church of Scotland in 1964. He taught systematic theology at the Free Church College (now Edinburgh Theological Seminary) from 1978 to 2011. Participants: Camden Bucey, Donald Macleod, Jeff Waddington55 min
  20. 476Vos Group #13 — Revelation in the Patriarchal Period, Part 2: The Angel of JehovahLane Tipton and Camden Bucey speak about theophanies before turning  to pages 72–76 of Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology to speak about the Angel of Jehovah, or the Angel of the Lord. The presence of the Angel punctuates epochal moments in covenant history, and his presence is critical during the patriarchal period. Camden’s article, “The Lord and His Messengers: Toward a Trinitarian Interpretation of Malachi 3:1–4,” which was mentioned during the program, was published in The Confessional Presbyterian, Volume 7 (2011). Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton46 min
  21. 477The Confessional Presbyterian Journal, Volume 10It’s that time of year again—the time when the latest issue of The Confessional Presbyterian Journal is published. We discuss the new issue and celebrate the journal’s continued focus on historic confessional presbyterianism. This issue includes many interesting articles: “J. Gresham Machen and LeRoy Gresham: Cousins, Confidants, and Churchmen” by Barry Waugh “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them—A Timely Admonition from an Ancient Narrative: A Sermon on Genesis 9:18–29” by Joseph E. Rolison “The Gospel Work of the Diaconate: A Ministry ‘Proportioned in Number'” by C. N. Willborn “Puritan Instruction for Profitable Hearing of Sermons” by Andy Perry “McLeod Campbell, Edwards and Atonement” by Jeffrey A. Stivason “An Extraordinary Case of the Use of the Extraordinary Clause” by Barry Waugh “Stephen Charnock’s Christological Knowledge of God” by Jae-Eun Park “De Jure Divino Presbyterianism” by Benjamin Shaw “The Practice of Lent and the Reformed Tradition” by Roland S. Barnes “The Liturgical Nature of Ecclesial Ministry” by Glen J. Clary “Anti-Sabbatarian Scold: Thomas Rogers’ Letter to Nicholas Bownd, April 29, 1598” by Chris Coldwell This volume also continues the Sic et Non. Views in Review series focused on supposed Westminster Seminary California Distinctives. Mark A. Garcia writes about law and gospel with a response by Michael S. Horton and Jeffrey C. Waddington writes about the Reformed Two Kingdoms Doctrine which is responded to by David VanDrunen. We are grateful to the publishers for offering special discounts→ on the current issue and back issues of the Confessional Presbyterian Journal good through the end of February 2015. Reproductions of the portrait of J. Gresham Machen on the cover are available from the artist Mike Mahon. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jim Cassidy54 min
  22. 478The Sons of God and Daughters of Man in Genesis 6Throughout history, Genesis 6 has puzzled Bible interpreters. Who are the sons of God? Are they human royalty? Angelic beings? Demons? And who are the daughters of men? Did the union of these two produce demigod offspring who would plague the land? Rita F. Cefalu joins us to bring clarity to this discussion. Ms. Cefalu has written an excellent article, “Royal Priestly Heirs to the Restoration Promise of Genesis 3:15: A Biblical Theological Perspective on the Sons of God in Genesis 6” published in the Westminster Theological Journal. Building upon Meredith Kline, but offering her own interpretation on the matter, Ms. Cefalu provides a thorough and compelling treatment of this difficult passage. Ms. Cefalu is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego. She is a graduate of Westminster Seminary California (MA Theological Studies), Wheaton Graduate School, and a PhD candidate at Queens University Belfast. 6:1 When man began to multiply on the face of the land and daughters were born to them, 2 the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose. 3 Then the Lord said, “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.” 4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of man and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, the men of renown. (Genesis 6:1–4, English Standard Version) Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Rita Cefalu1 hr
  23. 479Reformed CatholicityMichael Allen and Scott Swain discuss whether Christians and churches can be both catholic and Reformed. In their book Reformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation (Baker Academic), Allen and Swain suggest Reformed Christians can commit not only to the ultimate authority of Scripture but also to receiving Scripture within the context of the apostolic church. This manifesto presents a case that to be Reformed means to go deeper into true catholicity rather than away from it. At the same time, it means holding fast to sola Scriptura. Michael Allen is Associate Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology and Dean of Students and Scott Swain is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Michael Allen, Scott Swain57 min
  24. 480Genesis 4:1–7 — Cain and Abel: Two Brothers, Two OfferingsThis week on Proclaiming Christ we discuss the different offerings that Cain and Abel bring to the Lord, and we look at the theological significance of those offerings. Genesis 4:1–7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.” And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” (English Standard Version) Participants: Adam York, Mark A. Winder, Matt Cotta39 min
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