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- 1297Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of EndoxationIn this episode, we include Lane Tipton’s address from our 2022 Theology Conference. Dr. Tipton’s address was titled, “Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of Endoxation.” At this year’s conference we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Tipton serves as pastor of Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Easton, Pennsylvania and fellow of biblical and systematic theology at Reformed Forum. He is the author of Foundations of Covenant Theology and has taught several courses available through Reformed Academy. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction00:07:26 Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension01:05:54 Questions and Answers01:24:54 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton
- 1298J. Gresham Machen: Fighter of the Good FightThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1299Van Til Group #9 — God’s Knowledge of the World and Man’s Knowledge of GodCarlton Wynne, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey turn to pp. 54–58 of Cornelius Van Til’s The Defense of the Faith to discuss the Christian theory of knowledge. In this section, Van Til speaks of God’s knowledge of the world and then man’s knowledge of God. Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:28 God’s Knowledge of the World07:41 The Plan of God to Create the World13:13 The Pantheistic Switch24:31 God’s Free Knowledge Does Not Imply an Eternal Creation35:32 Refusing to Concede to Rationalism43:10 Man’s Knowledge of God49:46 Devotional Thoughts on the Creator-Creature Distinction56:45 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Lane G. Tipton
- 1300What Prepared Machen to Fight?This Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1301Melvin Grove Kyle, J. Gresham Machen, and the League of Evangelical StudentsJeff McDonald discusses Melvin Grove Kyle and the growth of the League of Evangelical Students (LES) founded by J. Gresham Machen and Princeton Seminary students in 1925. Both Kyle and Machen were scholarly leaders in the LES and served on the organization’s board together. In his paper on the subject, Dr. McDonald establishes the importance of Melvin Grove Kyle as a leading evangelical scholar and biblical archaeologist. He also explains the origins and growth of the LES and how various Presbyterians influenced the organization and sought to advance a broader evangelical Protestant intellectual life in the difficult period of the 1920s and 1930s. Dr. McDonald is pastor of Avery Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, Nebraska and the author of John Gerstner and the Renewal of Presbyterian and Reformed Evangelicalism in Modern America (Wipf & Stock, 2017). Links Jeffrey S. McDonald, “Advancing the Evangelical Mind: Melvin Grove Kyle, J. Gresham Machen, and the League of Evangelical Students“Christ the Center episode 599 — John Gerstner and the Renewal of Presbyterian and Reformed Evangelicalism Chapters 00:00 Introduction09:39 Historical Context11:34 United Presbyterians and Xenia Seminary20:15 Evangelical Cooperation26:52 Evangelicals and the Life of the Mind32:26 Pan-Presbyterian Dissent from Theological Liberalism39:50 The Enduring Legacy of Melvin Grove Kyle47:22 Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism51:09 Additional Projects52:55 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff McDonald
- 1302Machen and the Crisis of Western Civilization
- 1303Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Divine DecreesThis week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 8 starts a new section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof begins to open up the work of God in his divine decrees and common objections to subjects such as election and reprobation. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
- 1304Hosea 14 — Turn AroundRepentance today is a byword. It conjures up images of a religious fanatic standing on a street corner with a cheap megaphone that more obscures the sound than amplifies it. But the call to repentance is divine grace. In this final chapter of Hosea, the Lord calls Israel to return to him. What a gift this is! God’s arms remain wide open. He will take away their iniquity, he will accept a sacrifice for their sins, he will heal their apostasy, he will love them freely, and make his people to reside under his shadow and to flourish. All this he does in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son. So we return to God through Christ, for he has made a way for us to be accepted by the Father. Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder
- 1305The Christ of the Consummation Is Revealed in the GospelsWe welcome Dr. O. Palmer Robertson to discuss his new book, Christ of the Consummation, Volume 1: The Testimony of the Four Gospels (P&R Publishing, 2022). In this first of three volumes, Dr. Robertson emphasizes the eyewitness character of the four men who attest to the supernatural in-breaking of the Christ. In the rich tapestry of the Gospels, we see Christ overcome the powers of Satan, gradually unveil his identity by words and works, call and commission disciples, die on the cross, be raised, and ascend to heaven. By each witnessing distinctive aspects of the coming of the King and the establishment of his kingdom, the gospel writers boldly describe a new phase in redemptive revelation. O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is the founder of Consummation Ministries. Previously, he was director and principal of African Bible University in Uganda and taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary. He has also served for many years as a teaching elder in various pastoral roles. He is the author of several books, including The Christ of the Covenants, The Christ of the Prophets, and The Christ of Wisdom, and The Israel of God. In 2008, a Festschrift was published in his honor. The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson, which includes contributions by Bruce Waltke, Richard Gaffin, George W. Knight III, Simon J. Kistemaker, Robert L. Reymond, and Morton H. Smith. Chapters 00:07 Introduction02:09 Background to Christ of the Consummation10:22 The Messianic Self-Consciousness17:00 The Kingdom of God28:47 A Global Perspective of the Kingdom35:02 The Centrality of Christ’s Death39:50 The Synoptic Gospels and Their Relation to John43:08 The Gospels Are Not the End of the Story52:00 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, O. Palmer Robertson
- 1306Ecumenism and IntoleranceThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1307Summary of Christian Doctrine: Creation, Part 1This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 9 continues the section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof opens up the work of God in this chapter on “Creation.” Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
- 1308Genesis 31:1–21 — Jacob Makes His EscapeJacob exhibits his faith as he responds in obedience to the Lord’s command to return to the land of his fathers. He had made a vow before the Lord, and the Lord now calls upon him to keep his vows. In this episode we see an appearance of “the angel of God,” who points Jacob — and us — to a greater inheritance than land or riches, but the inheritance of “the God of Bethel” — redemption from sin and reconciliation with God. Participants: Joel Fick, Mark A. Winder
- 1309Christology, Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics, and ApologeticsRyan Noha and Camden Bucey speak with Lane Tipton on the heels of recording the sixth course in our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics: “Christology and Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics.” Chapters 00:07 Introduction09:00 Van Til’s Christology and Hermeneutics12:53 The Great Debate Today and Other Books on the Subject20:58 Going Deeper than Evidences30:36 Modern Christologies36:41 Ridderbos, Paul: An Outline of His Theology45:14 Christology and Hermeneutics Informing Apologetic Method52:41 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton, Ryan Noha
- 1310Liberalism: The Different ReligionThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1311Matthew 3:13–17 — To Fulfill All RighteousnessThe baptism of Jesus is a pivotal event in the life of Christ and in all of redemptive history. In this episode, we explore its significance, seek to answer the question of why Jesus would need to undergo a baptism of repentance, and examine some of the thematic elements of his baptism. Participants: Joel Fick, Mark A. Winder
- 1312Gospel-Shaped MarriageChad and Emily Van Dixhoorn speak about Gospel Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints (Crossway, 2022). While many books on marriage cover the same well-trod ground and even follow a common formula, this book is distinct. Drawing from Scripture and the writings of Puritan minister William Gouge, Augustine, and others, they provide a brief assessment of the biblical design for marriage and offer real-world advice on married life from a grace-filled perspective. Chad Van Dixhoorn (PhD, Cambridge) is professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary and an OPC minister. He is the author of Confessing the Faith and God’s Ambassadors and editor of The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly (1643–1652). Emily Van Dixhoorn (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a stay-at-home mom who leads and loves Bible studies and women’s retreats. Her first publication was a study guide to the book Confessing the Faith, a commentary on the Westminster Confession of Faith. Chad and Emily have five children. Chapters 00:07 Introduction 01:38 Introducing Gospel-Shaped Marriage 09:08 What to Look for in a Spouse 15:53 Growing with Your Spouse 19:36 Marriage and the Fourfold State 28:28 The Early Morning Orange Juice Incident 32:07 Gouge and Biblical Submission 42:33 Serving Others Together 52:37 Hopes for the Books 55:01 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Emily Van Dixhoorn
- 1313The Fight against False OptimismThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 13141689 Federalism and the Old CovenantCarlton Wynne, Jeremy Boothby, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey discuss 1689 Federalism and the old covenant. Continuing an ongoing conversation carried over several podcast episodes and YouTube videos, the panel interacts with views presented by Sam Renihan, Richard Barcellos, and Brandon Adams in “Two-Tier Typology and OT Salvation.” They responded specifically to Christ the Center episode 736 (John Owen, Jeremiah 31, and the Relationship between the Old and New Covenants) from last year, in which Camden Bucey spoke with Carlton Wynne and Will Wood at RTS Atlanta. That episode followed many of the covenant theological themes expressed by Jeremy Boothby in Christ the Center episode 693 (Typology and Covenant Membership in Hebrews). After surveying views presented by Nehemiah Coxe, Paul Jewett, and David Kingdon, the conversation focuses on the relationship of old covenant types to the accomplishment of redemption wrought by Jesus Christ in the new covenant. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:10:18 Taxonomy of Reformed Baptist Views: Nehemiah Coxe 00:19:35 Paul King Jewett 00:20:51 David Kingdon 00:22:49 Sam Renihan 00:29:34 An Exclusively National and Carnal Significance of Covenant 00:39:36 Kinds of Obedience in the Old Covenant 00:49:01 Works and the Unregenerate 00:54:00 How Were Old Testament Believers Saved? 01:04:57 Symbolism, Typology, and Means of Grace 01:21:19 Two Religions 01:24:38 Hebrews 9–10 01:32:21 Christ Is the Substance of the Old Covenant 01:43:53 Christ’s Mediation in the Covenants 01:49:40 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Jeremy Boothby, Lane G. Tipton
- 1315The Fight against TyrannyThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1316Psalm 1 — The Blessed ManWe embark on a study through a new book—Psalms. Jim Cassidy provides some important interpretive principles which he illustrates through a consideration of Psalm 1. Written for Israel, a nation under a theocracy, how do the Psalms manifest Christ, and how are they applicable to us today? How may it be said that the Christian today will prosper? Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder
- 1317Summary of Christian Doctrine: Creation, Part 2This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 9 continues the section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof opens up the work of God in this chapter on “Creation.” Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
- 1318The History of Presbyterianism and EvangelicalismDonald Fortson and Kenneth Stewart speak about their book, Reformed and Evangelical across Four Centuries (Eerdmans), in which they tell the story of the Presbyterian church in the United States, beginning with its British foundations and extending to its present-day expression in multiple American Presbyterian denominations. This account emphasizes the role of the evangelical movement in shaping various Presbyterian bodies in America, especially in the twentieth century amid increasing departures from traditional Calvinism, historic orthodoxy, and a focus on biblical authority. Particular attention is also given to crucial elements of diversity in the Presbyterian story, with increasing numbers of African American, Latino/a, and Korean American Presbyterians—among others—in the twenty-first century. Overall, this book will be a bountiful resource to anyone curious about what it means to be Presbyterian in the multidimensional American context, as well as to anyone looking to understand this piece of the larger history of Christianity in the United States. Dr. Kenneth J. Stewart is Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies at Covenant College. He is a specialist in the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present with special interest in the development of the evangelical Protestant tradition. He has a growing interest in early Christianity and the transmission of doctrine from the early church forward to our time. Dr. S. Donald Fortson III is Professor of Church History and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to RTS, he served as Assistant Professor of Ministry and the Director of the DMin Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Before his teaching career, Dr. Fortson was a pastor for nine years; he continues his pastoral ministry through teaching, preaching in local churches, and leadership in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Dr. Alan Strange is Professor of Church History and Theological Librarian at Mid-America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana. He served Providence Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Glassboro, New Jersey, for over nine years before coming to Mid-America. He is an associate pastor at First Church (OPC) in South Holland, Illinois. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:03:15 The Idea for this Book 00:08:04 The Combination of Authors 00:14:07 Distinctive Features of the Book 00:26:44 The Relationship between Presbyterianism and Evangelicalism 00:35:43 The Missionary Impulse 00:41:38 Cultural Transformation 00:49:24 Modernism and Fundamentalism 00:57:05 Evangelical Marginalization and Church Union 01:08:40 Conclusion Participants: Alan Strange, Camden Bucey, Kenneth J. Stewart, S. Donald Fortson III
- 1319The Fight against Liberalism, Round Two: Foreign MissionsThis Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/
- 1320Surviving ChristmasFor our Seventh Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob attempt to bring some Christmas cheer your way this Christmas season. With all of the bad contemporary Christmas music (“All I want for Christmas … is …” not again!) and awkward table conversations, how might we Survive Christmas? More seriously, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We very much appreciate your ongoing support. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
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