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  1. 721Vos Group #38 — The Relation between the Offerer and His SacrificeWe continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 159–161 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the relation between the offerer and his sacrifice. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton54 min
  2. 722Classical Christian EducationMelodie McKenzie joins Rob and Bob in our discussion of Classical Christian Education. Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo47 min
  3. 723Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on PaulDr. Robert J. Cara speaks about his book, Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology (Mentor, 2017), which is published in the Reformed Exegetical and Doctrinal Series. The New Perspective on Paul is broadly united on its view of the theology contained in Second Temple Jewish literature. Arguing that these documents do not contain a doctrine of works righteousness, Paul certainly cannot be arguing against such a view—quite simply because it didn’t exist. Dr. Cara examines the Jewish sources and “cracks the foundation” of the NPP by demonstrating how they incorporate meritorious works and thus establish the traditional Protestant view of Paul and his doctrine of justification. Dr. Cara is Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and Hugh and Sallie Reaves Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Robert Cara41 min
  4. 724Reason, Revelation, and Calvin’s View of Natural TheologyJim Cassidy and Camden Bucey discuss theological methodology in light of Calvin’s view of natural theology. As a starting point for the discussion, they turn to Thiago M. Silva’s article, “John Calvin and the Limits of Natural Theology,” Puritan Reformed Journal 8, 2 (2016): 33-48. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy1 hr 2 min
  5. 725The Last DaysIn episode 86, Rob and Bob talk about what Paul and others have to say about the last days. Are they behind us or in front of us? Or, are we in them presently? And, in what way would the answer to those questions change our understanding of the Christian life? Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo43 min
  6. 726The Prophet HoseaJim Cassidy speaks about the book of Hosea, exploring the theological themes of covenant and judgment in light of God’s love, faithfulness, and mercy expressed toward faithless sinners. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy59 min
  7. 727Eat the Pig, Peter! Acts 10Today’s episode includes a discussion of the dramatic and significant vision of Peter to “Rise, Peter; kill and eat” (Acts 10:13). Not only is this another turning point in the Book of Acts where the food laws of old put asunder, but the way for the inclusion of the gentile believer becomes clear. Go to OPC.org for more information about Disaster Relief efforts in the Houston area. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo45 min
  8. 728The Work of Prayer: An Exercise in HelplessnessGlen Clary and Camden Bucey discuss Ole Hallesby’s classic book on prayer. Hallesby was a Norwegian Lutheran, who taught at the Free University of Oslo. He wrote over sixty books in his lifetime, including his excellent book, Prayer. While this book is a twentieth-century classic, it is relatively unknown and unread in Reformed circles. We hope this discussion on prayer will compel you to consider more deeply the important work of prayer. Links Jonathan Edwards, “God Glorified in Man’s Dependence“ Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary1 hr 4 min
  9. 729A Light to the Nations — John 3:16Today, Rob and Bob talk about John 3:16 in the context of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the New Covenant. Was this something that we hear about before the coming of Christ? Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo46 min
  10. 730Studying the Confession of FaithChad and Emily Van Dixhoorn visit Christ the Center to speak about Confessing the Faith: Study Guide. This is a helpful guide to Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession (Banner of Truth Trust, 2014), which is itself a thorough help for understanding the Westminster Confession of Faith. Emily Van Dixhoorn graduated from Brown University as a math major and from Westminster Theological Seminary with an MAR. Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn is Associate Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and the University of Cambridge (PhD). He is the editor of The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly, 1643-1653 and he was featured on Christ the Center episode 134 and episode 342. Chad and Emily have five children. Participants: Camden Bucey, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Emily Van Dixhoorn, Glen Clary45 min
  11. 731Biblical Church GovernmentIn this episode, Rob and Bob discuss the commission of Barnabas to Antioch, the spread of the gospel, the addition of Saul to work in Antioch, and the relief sent to the congregations of Jerusalem for their aid in a time of need. All of this leads us to a discussion of what the Bible says about church government by elders. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo50 min
  12. 732The Image of God: Then and NowCamden Bucey and Jeff Waddington discuss the image of God and whether man retains the image after the fall into sin. Man was made in the image of God, yet there has been a change in humanity that was brought about through the Fall into sin. We must negotiate what that change entails and whether or not it has led to a loss of the image. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington48 min
  13. 733Baptism — Listener QuestionsToday on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to the subject of baptism by way of answering some of our listener questions. Enjoy this practical discussion about some of the ins and outs of dealing with different circumstances that leaders might need to think through. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo45 min
  14. 734Rare Book Update with Ryan NohaRyan Noha, the Indiana Jones of Reformed books, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.18 min
  15. 735Vos Group #39 — The Stages of the Sacrificial RitualWe continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 161–165 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the stages of ritual sacrifice. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton44 min
  16. 736Prayer and ProvidenceToday on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the amazing events of Acts 12 where angels strike for blessing and judgment. Enjoy this discussion of how God continues to move his Gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, to the end of the earth. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo44 min
  17. 737The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643–1653Today we welcome Chad Van Dixhoorn to speak about his book, God’s Ambassadors: The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643–1653 in which he describes how the assembly brought much-needed reform to the theology and practice of pulpit ministry. Dr. Van Dixhoorn is Associate Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and the University of Cambridge (PhD). He was featured on Christ the Center episode 134 and episode 342 and in episode 507 with his wife, Emily. Links The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly, 1643-1653 Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession (Banner of Truth Trust, 2014) Confessing the Faith: Study Guide Participants: Camden Bucey, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Jim Cassidy1 hr 2 min
  18. 738Barnabas and SaulToday on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the progress of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church in the persons of Barnabas and Saul from Acts 13. Also, please accept our apologies for the poor quality of the sound on this episode. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo53 min
  19. 739Apologetics and the Five SolasThis episode was recorded live at our 2017 Theology Conference on The Reformation of Apologetics. In celebration of the five-hundredth anniversary of the Reformation and the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Cornelius Van Til, we consider the connection between Reformed apologetics and the five solas. The solas summarize the theological principles of the Reformation, and while one may not consider apologetics to be a major discipline of the Reformation, we seek to show how the Reformation dictates a consistent apologetic method. We contend that to be a covenantal apologist, one must be a Reformed theologian. Moreover, to be a consistent Reformed theologian, one must be a covenantal apologist. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton1 hr 22 min
  20. 740Confidence in the GospelOn today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to reflect upon the progress of the Gospel through the ministry of Barnabas and Paul in Asia-Minor. In Acts 14, we discuss the bold confidence in the gospel even as they face trial and tribulation. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo44 min
  21. 741Herman Bavinck’s Trinitarian Theology and Organic ApologeticDan Ragusa speaks about Herman Bavinck’s Trinitarian theology and its implications for a revelational epistemology and worldview. Bavinck argues for an organic connection between general and special revelation, which results in a “triniformity” in both. Links The Bavinck Review Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship (URCNA), Manhattan Participants: Camden Bucey, Dan Ragusa54 min
  22. 742Van Til and ScholasticismThis episode was recorded just prior to our 2017 Theology Conference on The Reformation of Apologetics. We discuss the theological approach of scholasticism as it pertains to Thomas Aquinas, the Reformers, and Cornelius Van Til. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy1 hr 3 min
  23. 743Reformation 500Today, Rob and Bob commemorate the 500th anniversary Protestant Reformation with a discussion of the ongoing need for influence of the Reformation in the life of the church today. Happy Reformation Day! Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo47 min
  24. 744Vos Group #40 — Vicariousness DefinedWe continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 165–166 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the definition of vicariousness. Orthodox Christianity recognizes the vicariousness of Christ’s life and death for sinners, but what does that mean precisely? Geerhardus Vos explores several possibilities and offers the best biblical option for understanding how Jesus lived, suffered, and died for his people. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton51 min
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