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  1. 73Natural LawJeff, Nick and Camden discuss new books from Steve Nichols, Eric Brandt and J. Todd Billings and get into a discussion of natural law. View the wiki entry for this episode. Bibliography Billings, J. Todd. Calvin, participation, and the gift : the activity of believers in union with Christ. Changing paradigms in historical and systematic theology. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2007. Grabill, Stephen John. Rediscovering the natural law in Reformed theological ethics. Emory University studies in law and religion. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2006. Nichols, Stephen J., and Eric T. Brandt. Ancient Word, changing worlds : the doctrine of Scripture in a modern age. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Phillips, Richard D. Saved by Grace: The Glory of Salvation in Ephesians 2. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2009. VanDrunen, David. A Biblical Case for Natural Law. AI, 2006. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig43 min
  2. 74Christless ChristianityMichael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California and host of the White Horse Inn radio program joins Christ the Center to discuss his book Christless Christianity. The group covers several topics including the state of the American church, approaches to culture, and confessionalism. Listen in on a fascinating discussion. Archive.org Panel Michael Horton Lane Keister Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Links Ordained Servant, April 2009 Green Baggins Bibliography Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008. Smith, Christian. American Evangelicalism: Embattled and Thriving. 1st ed. University Of Chicago Press, 1998. Future Directions in the Sociology of Religion Social Forces 86, no. 4 (2008): 1561-1589. Theorizing Religious Effects among American Adolescents Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 42, no. 1 (2003): 17-30. Smith, Christian, and Melinda Lundquist. Denton. Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. Tchividjian, Tullian. Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Multnomah Books, 2009. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Lane Keister, Michael Horton53 min
  3. 75What Got You Started in Reformed Theology?Today we take calls on the subject of “What got you started in reformed theology?” We speak with several guests on the phone and in the chat room about the books and resources that influenced them in their interest and study of reformed theology. Visit the wiki entry for this episode. Participants: Camden Bucey, Nick Batzig57 min
  4. 76The God Who IsWe are pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Kelly to speak about his Systematic Theology, Volume 1. Nick Batzig caught up with Dr. Kelly at the recent Twin Lakes Fellowship near Jackson, MS for this fascinating discussion. Dr. Kelly is the author of many written works including, If God Already Knows, Why Pray?, Preachers with Power: Four Stalwarts of the South, New Life in the Wasteland, Creation and Change, and The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World. Participants: Douglas Kelly, Nick Batzig47 min
  5. 77The Song of David’s SonWe are pleased to welcome Iain D Campbell to speak about a covenantal approach to interpreting the Song of Solomon.  Dr. Campbell wrote a wonderful article in the Spring 2000 issue of the Westminster Theological Journal on the subject and he brings his insights to the panel.  In addition to his article, Iain D has written several books including Doctrine of Sin, The Gospel According to Ruth, Heroes and Heretics, On the First Day of the Week, Opening up Exodus, and The Seven Wonders of the World: The Gospel in the Storyline of the Bible. Bibliography Bird, Michael. Introducing Paul: The Man, His mission and His Message. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2008. Clowney, Edmund P., and Dennis E. Johnson. Heralds of the King: Christ-Centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Dever, Mark. Proclaiming a Cross-Centered Theology. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Edgar, William. Christian Apologetics Past and Present: a Primary Source Reader. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Ellis, Carl. S.O.S., Saving Our Sons: Confronting the Lure of Islam with Truth, Faith & Courage. 1st ed. NY [i.e. New York] NY: Imani Books, 2007. Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Cambridge U.K.; Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Gamble, Richard. The Whole Counsel of God. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2009. George, Timothy. J. I. Packer and the Evangelical Future: The Impact of His Life and Thought. Baker Academic, 2009. Hauerwas, Stanley. A Cross-Shattered Church: Reclaiming the Theological Heart of Preaching. Grand Rapids MI: Brazos, 2009. Horton, Michael. The Gospel-Driven Life Being Good News People in a Bad News World. Baker Pub Group, 2009. Keller, Timothy. Counterfeit Gods. E P Dutton, 2009. Lloyd-Jones, David. The Gospel in Genesis: From Fig Leaves to Faith. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Marshall, Walter. Gospel Mystery of Sanctification: Growing in Holiness by Living in Union with Christ. Eugene Oregon: Wipf & Stock Pub., 2005. Mohler, R. The Disappearance of God: Dangerous Beliefs in the New Spiritual Openness. 1st ed. Colorado Springs Colo.: Multnomah Books, 2009. Peterson, David. The Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Plantinga, Alvin. Warranted Christian Belief. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000. Trueman, Carl. Histories and Fallacies Problems Faced in the Writing of History. Crossway Books, 2009. VanDrunen, David. Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Wright, R. No Place for Sovereignty: What’s Wrong With Freewill Theism. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1996. Participants: Camden Bucey, Iain Campbell, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig56 min
  6. 78Reformed WorshipNick Batzig sat down with Jon Payne at the Twin Lakes Fellowship to talk about the subject of Reformed Worship. Jon deals with the various aspects of this topic in his newest release, In The Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century. Dr. Jon D. Payne is minister of Grace Presbyterian Church in Douglasville, Ga. Dr. Payne has been serving as minister of Grace Presbyterian Church since June 2003 and is currently serving as Chair of the Northwest Georgia Presbytery’s Credentials Committee. In addition, Dr. Payne is a Visiting Lecturer at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Dr. Payne is the author of John Owen on the Lord’s Supper (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth, 2004), Systematic Expository Preaching: A Historical and Biblical Analysis Demonstrating its Benefits for Both Congregation and Pastor (Doctoral thesis, RTS Jackson, Spring 2004), and the subject of this episode, In The Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century (White Hall, WV; Tolle Lege Press, 2008). Bibliography Payne, Jon D. In The Splendor Of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century. First. Tolle Lege Press, 2008. —. John Owen on the Lord’s Supper. Edinburgh; Carlisle Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 2004. Participants: Jon Payne, Nick Batzig52 min
  7. 79A Life in the Preaching MinistryWe had the pleasure to discuss the preaching ministry with noted Scottish minister Eric Alexander. Rev. Alexander has spent his adult life serving Jesus Christ, in His Church, as a minister of His Word having been ordained as a minister in the Church of Scotland for over fifty years. Rev. Alexander shares his wisdom regarding the preaching ministry. This episode is brought to you in part by the Confessional Presbyterian Journal. Rev. Alexander studied at the University of Glasgow, graduating Master of Arts in 1954 and Bachelor of Divinity in 1958. Thereafter he spent 4 years as an Assistant at St David’s Knightswood Chuch in the West end of Glasgow. In 1961 he was married to Greta Connell and they have a daughter and a son. It was in 1962 that he was called to the parish of Loudoun East Church, in the Covenanting district of Ayrshire, in the village of Newmilns. After 15 years there, in 1977, he was aware of God’s call to the city centre church of St George’s Tron, in Glasgow, where he served as senior minister for 20 years, until his retirement in 1997. During these 20 years, large congregations, of all ages, gathered, both morning and evening, to listen to expository sermons from both Old and New Testaments. From the Eric Alexander website: As the years have passed and the world has changed, he has grown ever more convinced of the urgent priority of summoning the church to the Apostolic priority expressed by the Apostles themselves in Acts 6v4; “We will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. “ Participants: Camden Bucey, Eric Alexander, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig1 hr 16 min
  8. 80New Testament Textual Criticism in the 21st CenturyDaniel B. Wallace discusses the challenges facing New Testament textual criticism in the 21st century. Join us for this interesting discussion of this fascinating discipline. Many listeners will be familiar with Dr. Wallace from his introductory textbook and his textbook on intermediate Greek grammar. Dr. Wallace is the senior New Testament editor of the NET Bible and coeditor of the NET-Nestle Greek-English diglot. He has also founded The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, an institute with the initial purpose to preserve Scripture by taking digital photographs of all known Greek New Testament manuscripts. Participants: Camden Bucey, Daniel B. Wallace, Josh Walker, Nick Batzig57 min
  9. 81The Relationship of Philosophy to TheologyThe Christ the Center panel discussed the nature of philosophy and theology and how they relate to each other. Among the topics discussed were whether theology is a science and if so, whether is it a theoretical or practical science. The guys even tackled the question of what science is. Like the discussion about the simplicity of God, this is not for the faint of heart but is worth pondering. Remember this, at the end of the day, theology is the science of living blessedly to God. Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington1 hr 12 min
  10. 82Scripture and Doctrine in the ChurchOur doctrine of Scripture is extremely important and drives the discussion of practically all other topics. Since we hold Scripture to be our principium cognoscendi externum it is our rule by which we are to judge and interpret all other truth. There are, however, many issues surrounding the role of Scripture and our understanding of it, particularly as they relate to life in the church. The panel discusses issues such as dogmatism and multi-perspectivalism as they debate and engage these issues. This episode is brought to you in part by the Confessional Presbyterian. Panel Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth. Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2008. Ambrosiaster. Commentaries on Romans and 1-2 Corinthians. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2009. Ancient Christian Doctrine Set. Ivp Academic, 2009. Berg, M. Friends of Calvin. English ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Calvin, Jean. The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection of His Spiritual Prose, Poems, and Hymns. [New ed.]. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009. Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion 1541 French Edition. Eerdmans Pub Co, 2009. Downes, Martin. Risking the Truth. Christian Focus, 2009. Driscoll, Mark. Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Edgar, William, and K. Scott Oliphint. Christian Apologetics Past and Present: A Primary Source Reader. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Ferguson, Everett. Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries. Cambridge U.K. ; Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Frame, John. The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God. Phillipsburg N.J.: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1987. Hall, David. Calvin in the Public Square: Liberal Democracies, Rights, and Civil Liberties. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009. Machen, J. Gresham. Christianity and Liberalism, New Ed. Eerdmans Pub Co, 2009. Nettles, Tom. James Petigru Boyce: A Southern Baptist statesman. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009. Noll, Mark. The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2009. Oden, Thomas. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998. Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Downers Grove IL: InterVarsity Press, 2001. Peterson, David. The Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Poythress, Vern S. God-Centered Biblical Interpretation. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 1999. Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2006. Symphonic Theology: The Validity of Multiple Perspectives in Theology. P & R Publishing, 2001. The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2000. Understanding Dispensationalists. 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 1993. Ryken, Philip Graham. Luke. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2009. Stellman, Jason. Dual Citizens: Worship and Life Between the Already and the Not Yet. Lake Mary FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2009. Storms, C. Pleasures Evermore: The Life-Changing Power of Enjoying God. Colorado Springs Colo.: NavPress, 2000. Sweeney, Douglas. Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word: A Model of Faith and Thought. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2009. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig101:17
  11. 83Apologetics and Pastoral MinistryNick Batzig sat down with David Robertson pastor of St. Peters Free Church in Dundee, Scotland recently at Twin Lakes Fellowship where he lectured on Emergent Calvinism. David spoke with Nick about his book The Dawkins Letters: Challenging Atheist Myths. David has been actively debating Dawkins supporters throughout the UK and shares his experience. This is an interesting discussion about how apologetics hits the road. Later on, Nick asks David about Awakening: The Life and Ministry of Robert Murray McCheyne another excellent book detailing the life of the well-known minister. Archive.org Participants: David Robertson, Nick Batzig37 min
  12. 84Books on Doctrine of GodJames, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper. Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington21 min
  13. 85A Comparison of Rahnerian to Reformed ApologeticsChrist the Center discusses the theology of the influential Roman Catholic Karl Rahner. Rahner’s theology is a composite of Kantian, Hegelian and Heideggerian philosophies. The panel discusses these philosophic influences and compares Rahner’s approach to apologetics with a Reformed approach – particularly the system taught by Cornelius Van Til. This episode will prove useful not only for the philosophically-minded apologist but also for anyone interested in seeing the influence of one’s theological system upon apologetic methodology. The discussion may also help listeners to realize that much of modern Roman Catholic theology is quite different from that which was taught during the Reformation. This episode is brought to you in part by The Confessional Presbyterian, a journal for discussion of Presbyterian doctrine and practice. This discussion follows the structure of Camden Bucey’s recent paper entitled A Reformed Critique of the Role of Natural Law in Rahnerian Apologetics which won the 2009 Greene Prize in Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary. Ten years ago, Jeff Waddington won the same award for his paper Worldviews Collide: The Unapologetic Apologetic of Abraham Kuyper. Links Ordained Servant Bibliography Kilby, Karen. Rahner: Theology and Philosophy. London; New York: Routledge, 2004. Livingston, James C., Francis Schussler Fiorenza, Sarah Coakley, and James H., Jr. Evans. Modern Christian Thought: The Twentieth Century. 2nd ed. Fortress Press, 2006. Marmion, Declan., and Mary E. Hines. The Cambridge Companion to Karl Rahner. Cambridge companions to religion. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005. Rahner, Karl. Foundations of Christian Faith: An Introduction to the Idea of Christianity. New York: Seabury Press, 1978. Hearers of the Word. [New York: Herder and Herder, 1969.] Spirit in the World. [New York: Herder and Herder, 1968.] Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig1 hr 17 min
  14. 86Calvin as a Servant of the Word of GodIn honor of John Calvin’s 500th anniversary, the General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church held a pre-Assembly conference on the subject of John Calvin. The Rev. Dr. Richard B. Gaffin of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spoke on Calvin’s soteriology. The Rev. Glen J. Clary, pastor of Immanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, West Collingswood, New Jersey spoke on Calvin as a servant of the Word of God. Christ the Center had the privilege of welcoming Glen to the panel to discuss his lecture topic. Join us for an interesting discussion of Calvin’s theology of preaching touching on its authority, the presence of Christ, and worship. Christ the Center is listener supported. To read more about how you can help Reformed Forum cover the cost of producing this program, please visit http://reformedforum.org/support. Links Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. on Christ the Center, ep. 57 – Sanctification and the Gospel Ordained Servant Second Helvetic Confession Bibliography Calvin, John. Calvin: Theological Treatises. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1954. —. Sermons on the Acts of the Apostles: Chapters 1-7. Edinburgh: Banner Of Truth Trust, 2008. —. Sermons on Genesis: Chapters 1-11. Banner Of Truth Trust, 2009. Lawson, Steven. The Expository Genius of John Calvin. Lake Mary FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2006. Parker, Thomas. Calvin’s Preaching. 1st ed. Louisville Ky.: Westminster/J. Knox Press, 1992. —. The Oracles of God: An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin. London [u.a.]: Lutterworth Press, 1947. Preaching. Dyer Ind.: Mid-America Reformed Seminary, 1999. Wallace, Ronald. Calvin’s Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament. Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1957. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jim Cassidy49 min
  15. 87Thomas AquinasChrist the Center discusses some aspects of the life and thought of Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas. Specifically Thomas’ doctrine of God and the nature/grace distinction come in for consideration. Especially useful is the discussion of the nature of Scholasticism and what value there is in reading Thomas. At the end of the day, the lesson is, do not throw the baby out with the bathwater. Bibliography Kretzmann, Norman. The Cambridge companion to Aquinas. Cambridge; New York NY USA: Cambridge University Press, 1993. McInerny, Ralph. Aquinas. Oxford: Polity, 2003. Stump, Eleonore. Aquinas. London; New York: Routledge, 2003. Thomas. An exposition of the On the hebdomads of Boethius. Washington D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2001. _____. Aquinas scripture series. Commentary on Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. Albany N.Y.: Magi Books, 1966. _____. On evil : disputed questions. Notre Dame Ind.; New York: University of Notre Dame Press; Wiley, 2002. _____. On love and charity : readings from the Commentary on the sentences of Peter Lombard. Washington D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2008. _____. St. Thomas Aquinas on politics and ethics : a new translation, backgrounds, interpretations. 1st ed. New York: Norton, 1988. _____. St. Thomas Aquinas Summa theologiæ. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1967. _____. Summa contra gentiles Saint Thomas Aquinas. Notre Dame Ind.: University of Notre Dame Press, 1975. _____. The commentary of St. Thomas Aquinas on Aristotle’s Treatise on the soul. [St. Paul Minn.]: College of St. Thomas, 1946. _____. Thomas Aquinas : disputed questions on the virtues. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2005. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington1 hr 10 min
  16. 88God’s Mighty Acts in the Old TestamentChrist the Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Richard C. Gamble to talk about volume one of his systematic theology. Many people have looked forward to The Whole Counsel of God v.1: God’s Mighty Acts in the Old Testament and the panel had the pleasure of discussing the influences and aims of this great book. Dr. Gamble incorporates the best of the reformed tradition into a highly enjoyable biblical-systematic theology. Archive.org Links Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary 2009 Pastor’s Institute Anglican Church of North America Bibliography Edwards, Jonathan. A History of the Work of Redemption. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1989. Gamble, Richard C. The Whole Counsel Of God. Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co, 2008. Jones, Charles. The History of the Church of God During the Period of Revelation. New York: Scribner, 1867. Owen, John, and W. H. Goold. The Works of John Owen. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965. Reymond, Robert. A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith. Nashville: T. Nelson, 1998. Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology. New Ed. Banner of Truth, 1975. ———. Dogmatiek, 1910. Waltke, Bruce. An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach. 1st ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2007. Wills, Gregory. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1859-2009. New York: Oxford University Press, 2009. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Josh Walker, Nick Batzig, Richard C. Gamble51 min
  17. 89The Rule of LoveThe Christ the Center panel had the pleasure of revisiting Rev. Dr. John Fesko, now the academic dean and associate professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California, abut his new Reformation Heritage Books volume, The Rule of Love: Broken, Fulfilled, and Applied. Fesko explains how the Christian is to understand and appropriate the Ten Commandments. The role of the law in the history of redemption as well as its place in redemption’s application is discussed. At the end of the day, Christ is the lens through which we are to read and contemplate the law. Thanks to Reformation Heritage Books for offering discounts to our our listeners. Bibliography Estelle, Bryan D., J. V. Fesko, and David VanDrunen. The Law is Not of Faith: Essays on Works and Grace in the Mosaic Covenant. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009. Fesko, J. Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. ———. The Rule of Love: Broken, Fulfilled, and Applied. Grand Rapids Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2009. Kline, Meredith G. Kingdom Prologue: Genesis Foundations for a Covenantal Worldview. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2006. Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology. New Ed. Banner of Truth, 1975. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, John Fesko, Nick Batzig52 min
  18. 90Galileo Against the Church & Nichols on LutherWe discuss several new and forthcoming books and comment on two audio clips. The first comes from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and touches on Galileo’s relationship to the church. The second responds to a review of Stephen J. Nichols’ book Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought. Links Galileo: Science and the Church Review of Stephen J. Nichols on Luther Bibliography Ash, Christopher. The Priority of Preaching. Christian Focus, 2009. Battles, Ford. New light on Calvin’s Institutes a supplement to the McNeill-Battles translation. Hartford Conn.: Hartford Seminary Press, 1966. Bird, Michael. Are you the One who is to come? : the historical Jesus and the messianic question. Grand Rapids Mich.: Baker Academic, 2009. ———. Introducing Paul : the man, his mission and his message. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2008. Campbell, Iain. Heroes & heretics : pivotal moments in 20 centuries of the church. Fearn Ross-shire Scotland: Christian Focus, 2004. Chapell, Bryan. Christ-centered worship : letting the Gospel shape our practice. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2009. Dawn, Marva. In the beginning, GOD : creation, culture, and the spiritual life. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Books, 2009. Duncan, Ligon. The Westminster Confession in the 21st Century-Volume 3. Mentor, 2009. Fee, Gordon. The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2009. Hahn, Scott. Kinship by Covenant: A Canonical Approach to the Fulfillment of God’s Saving Promises. Yale University Press, 2009. Horton, Michael. The Gospel-driven Life Being Good News People in a Bad News World. Baker Pub Group, 2009. Jesus and the Gospels An Introduction and Survey. Inter Varsity Pr, 2009. Kuhn, Thomas S. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. 3rd ed. University of Chicago Press, 1996. Kulikovsky, Andrew. Creation, Fall, Restoration: A Biblical Theology of Creation. Mentor, 2009. Lane, A. A reader’s guide to Calvin’s Institutes. Grand Rapids Mich.: Baker Academic, 2009. <span...55 min
  19. 91The Importance of the Original LanguagesMiles Van Pelt, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS speaks about the importance of the original languages for biblical study. Miles has helped produce several popular books and resources for original language study including Basics of Biblical Hebrew and Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew. Dr. Van Pelt encourages pastors and scholars to a renewed sense of the importance and efficacy of biblical study in Greek and Hebrew. Archive.org photo by nyello8 Bibliography Machen, J. New Testament Greek for Beginners. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River N.J.: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004. Pratico, Gary and Miles Van Pelt. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar: Workbook. Grand Rapids MI: Zondervan, 2001. Van Pelt, Miles. Charts of Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2007. ———. Graded Reader of Biblical Hebrew: A Guide to Reading the Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2006. ———. The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2003. Weingreen, J. A Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew. Oxford: The Clarendon Press, 1939. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Josh Walker, Miles Van Pelt, Nick Batzig50 min
  20. 92The Regulative Principle of WorshipDerek Thomas joins Josh Walker and Nick Batzig to discuss the regulative principle of worship. Derek Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi. He is also the minister of teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Mississippi.Archive.org Participants: Derek Thomas, Josh Walker, Nick Batzig1 hr 1 min
  21. 93Foreign Missions and Special OfficeDivergent approaches to foreign missions have been employed for centuries. Disagreements over various approaches have been at the heart of many historic events in modern church history. Indeed, one such disagreement was critical to the founding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Christ the Center was pleased to welcome Mark Bube and Doug Clawson, General Secretary and Associate General Secretary, respectively, of the Committee on Foreign Missions for the OPC. Mark and Doug detail the OPC’s specific views regarding foreign missions. They touch upon the reformed standards, catechesis and, most notably, the importance of church government and special office. Join us for a stimulating discussion that will stimulate you to think critically about the work of the Great Commission regardless of denominational affiliation. Links OPC Committee on Foreign Missions Bibliography Piper, John. Let the Nations Be Glad! 2nd Edition. 2nd ed. Baker Academic, 2003. Young, John. Missions: The Biblical Motive and Aim. Pittsburgh PA: Crown & Covenant Publications, 2007. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Doug Clawson, Jeff Waddington, Mark Bube55 min
  22. 94The Life and Thought of Lemuel HaynesThabiti Anyabwile, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman joins the panel to discuss Lemuel Haynes and black theology. Anyabwile has edited May We Meet in the Heavenly World, a book of Haynes writings which includes a helpful biography. Haynes (1753-1833) was an influential African-American pastor during the American Revolution. He was a devoted Calvinist who argued against slavery through the lens of God’s providence. Haynes was a well-known preacher and writer during his lifetime, but unfortunately, many have forgotten him in recent years. Join us for an interesting discussion of the life and thought of Lemuel Haynes. Bibliography Anyabwile, Thabiti. 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. Haynes, Lemuel. Black Preacher to White America: The Collected Writings of Lemuel Haynes, 1774-1833. Brooklyn N.Y.: Carlson Pub., 1990. —. May We Meet in the Heavenly World: The Piety of Lemuel Haynes. Grand Rapids Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2009. Saillant, John,. Black Puritan, Black Republican the Life and Thought of Lemuel Haynes, 1753-1833. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2003. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Josh Walker, Nick Batzig, Thabiti Anyabwile48 min
  23. 95The Theology of Samuel RutherfordThe panelists of Christ the Center recently talked with Rev. Dr. Guy Richard, senior minister of First Presbyterian Church (PCA) of Gulfport, MS, about his new study, The Supremacy of God in the Theology of Samuel Rutherford, published by Paternoster/Wipf & Stock. The historical context of the rising tide of Arminianism in Scotland in the 17th century was discussed as was the substance of Rutherford’s polemics, especially his (as yet untranslated) work Examen Arminianismi. Also discussed was the relationship of this study to the Calvin vs the Calvinists debate and Rutherford’s contribution to the developing Reformed political philosophy with his Lex, Rex. The panel concluded with a discussion of the contemporary significance of Rutherford’s theology. All in all, a very rewarding conversation. Bibliography Guy Richard on “The Supremacy of God in the Theology of Samuel Rutherford” – Reformation21 Blog. http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2008/12/guy-richard-on-the-supremacy-o.php. Owen, John. The death of death in the death of Christ : a treatise in which the whole controversy about universal redemption is fully discussed. London: Banner Of Truth Trust, 1959. Rhetorfors, Samuel. Examen Arminianismi. Ultrajecti: Smytegelt, 1668. Richard, Guy. “Samuel Rutherford’s supralapsarianism revealed: a key to the lapsarian position of the Westminster Confession of Faith? Scottish Journal of Theology 59, no. 1 (February 1, 2006): 27-44. _____. The supremacy of God in the theology of Samuel Rutherford. Milton Keynes U.K.; Colorado Springs Colo.: Paternoster, 2008. Rutherford, Samuel. A peaceable and temperate plea for Pauls presbyterie in Scotland, or, A modest and brotherly dispute of the government of the Church of Scotland wherein our discipline is demonstrated to be the true. London: Printed for Iohn Bartlet …, 1642. _____. Letters of Samuel Rutherford: a selection. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1973. _____. Lex, Rex: the law and the prince. London: printed for John Field, 1644. Samuel Rutherford for the 21st Century – Reformation21 http://www.reformation21.org/articles/samuel-rutherford-for-the-21st-century.php. Samuel Rutherford for the 21st Century Part II – Reformation21 http://www.reformation21.org/articles/samuel-rutherford-for-the-21st-century-part-ii.php. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Camden Bucey, Guy Richard, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig56 min
  24. 96Truth and Error in the ChurchThe Christ the Center panelists revisit with Rev. Martin Downes, minister of Christ Church Deeside in north Wales, about his new book Risking the Truth: Handling Error in the Church (Christian Focus). The nature of error and heresy is delineated and the best approach to handling it pastorally in the life of the local congregation and in the larger church is discussed at length. The interview format of the book is also considered. This is an enjoyable conversation about perennial issues in the life of the church. Archive.org Links Against Heresies Pyromaniacs Bibliography Allison, C. The Cruelty of Heresy: An Affirmation of Christian Orthodoxy. Harrisburg PA: Moorehouse Pub., 1994. Charnock, Stephen. Selections from the Discourses of S. Charnock, B.D. on the existence and attributes of God. With a memoir. London, 1878. Downes, Martin. Risking the Truth. Christian Focus, 2009. Hall, Michael. Contextualization or Heresy in the Evangelical Megashift? Testing New Model Theology in Light of Doctrinal Criticism, 1997. Smeaton, George. Christ’s Doctrine of the Atonement. 1st ed. Edinburgh; Carlisle Pa.: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1991. Stott, John. The Cross of Christ. England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2006. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF photo by Martin Finlayson http://www.flickr.com/photos/martin_finlayson/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Martin Downes48 min
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