In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Dr. Craig Ott, professor of Mission and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of global missions, cultural engagement, and theological education. Dr. Ott shares his experiences in church planting across Germany, his ins…

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Our guest Libby Villari talks about portraying Ann Richards, a lifetime of activism, and portents for the future.由theraggedyedge

This is the fifth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Sin's Consequences and God's Compassion 6:10 The Covenantal Context of Genesis 17 9:51 Why does God Give the Sign of the Covenant to Abraham? 13:00 What does the Sign of Circumcision Have in …

In pp. 77–79 of The Defense of the Faith (first edition), Cornelius Van Til addresses the fundamental differences between Christian and non-Christian perspectives on ethics, particularly focusing on the role of the will of God as foundational to ethical systems. Van Til begins by asserting that God’s will is absolute and self-determinative. God is …

A sermon on John 4:46–54, about a man who comes to Jesus worried about petty things, and leaves trusting the most important thing. Jesus words are true and they are good.

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we continue our discussion of chapter XXVII, “The Lord’s Supper.” We talk about a variety of different matters, including where the body of Christ is currently and where Jesus is during the celebration of the Lo…

This is the fourth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Abraham's Faith 12:50 God's Faithfulness Register for this free on-demand course on our website to download supplemental materials, track your progress, and assess your understanding through…

In this episode, we are joined by Jeffrey C. Tuomala, Professor of Law at Liberty University, to examine two landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions in light of two articles by Ned Stonehouse. Professor Tuomala, with his deep commitment to restoring the moral foundations of law, will offer his legal expertise to comment on Stonehouse’s reflections re…

Our guest Tiesa Leggett discusses justice reform, civic duty, and getting involved.由theraggedyedge

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today's episode, we begin to discuss chapter XXVII, "The Lord's Supper." We consider the Lord's institution of the Supper, the background of the Passover meal, as well as what is meant by the Lord's Supper being a sign and seal.…

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This is the third lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Abraham's Choice 12:32 The Character and Figure of Melchizedek Register for this free on-demand course on our website to download supplemental materials, track your progress, and assess your …

In this episode, we open Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments (pp. 348–352), exploring insights on the development and method of Jesus’ teaching. We examine Vos’ distinction between subjective and objective development, discussing why Vos rejects the idea that Jesus’ understanding evolved over time. Instead, we explore the prog…

Just like the words Jesus spoke to the paralyzed man were surprising to him and his friends, the original fairytale of Cinderella is surprising. She forgives her wicked sisters and invites them to live with her in the palace. To be forgiven is to have a happy ever after, THE happy every after: the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. …

Angels are messengers. They tell stories. It is important that we recognize what messages and stories we are hearing and believing. Sermon on Rev. 12 for St. Michael and All Angels by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXVI, “Christian Baptism.” In this episode, we continue our discussion of Christian baptism.

This is the second lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Challenges from within Our Own Hearts 9:12 Challenges from within the Church 21:13 Challenges from without the Church Register for this free on-demand course on our website to download suppl…

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In this episode of Christ the Center, we welcome Rev. Hank Bowen, pastor of First Reformed Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for an insightful conversation on the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS). Together with Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha, Rev. Bowen traces the rich historical roots of the RCUS, from its German Palatinate origins through …

Rev. Douglas Clawson considered Matthew 28:20b, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Rev. Douglas Clawson unpacks the profound promise found in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus assures his disciples of His continual presen…

Dr. James Cassidy considered Matthew 28:20a, “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Cassidy offers a comprehensive exploration of the central role of preaching and teaching in the mission of the church. Rooted in th…

Dr. Carlton Wynne considered Matthew 28:19b, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Wynne shares the rich theological significance of baptism, tracing its roots through the Old Testament and h…

Dr. Camden Bucey considers Matthew 28:19a, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Bucey exegetes the core command of the Great Commission, revealing key insights often overlooked in English translations. By focusing on the …

Dr. Lane Tipton considers Matthew 28:18, “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me,’” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Tipton offers a rich exposition of Matthew 28:18, exploring the divine authority and mission give…

This is the first lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Why Study Abraham? 6:12 What Does God Call Abraham to Do? 8:51 What Does God Promise to Abraham? 17:50 How Does Abraham Respond? Register for this free on-demand course on our website to down…

In preparation of our upcoming annual theology conference, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy reflect on the global mission of the church through the lens of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). They discuss how Reformed Forum supports the church’s work of making disciples by providing theological resources and education, focusing on the key elements o…

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Fellowship is a pillar of the Christian faith and life in the Christian Church: What it means to understand God and His relationship to us as Christians. Fellowship is a uniquely Christian word: People who are linked together, united, by their common faith in Jesus, and enabled to have a kingdom relationship as a result of that, which is different …

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 12–17 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 2:34 Why the God-Man? 13:08 One Divine Person in Two Natures 23:45 The Three-Fold Office of the …

In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Ryan Swale, pastor of Immanuel URC in Jordan, Ontario, to discuss his dissertation, The Imprecatory Pastor: A Practical Theology of the Imprecatory Psalms. Swale challenges the modern church to reconsider the often-overlooked imprecatory psalms, which call for divine justice upon enemies. He argues that these …

Our guest Raziq Brown talks AI, audio drama, and getting around the system.由theraggedyedge

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 7–11 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 5:33 The Law of Moses 12:09 Three Uses of the Moral Law 21:09 The Ten Commandments 36:59 Christ-…

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey leads a discussion with Lane Tipton and Danny Olinger on Geerhardus Vos’s sermon, “The Christian’s Hope,” from his book Grace and Glory. The group explores the profound eschatological themes of 1 Peter 1:3-5, examining the nature of Christian hope as rooted in the resurrection of Christ and the bel…

Sermon on Matthew 6:24–34 for Trinity 15 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 1–6 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 3:56 Knowing Ourselves as Created and Fallen 8:13 The Fall and Original Sin 20:56 Free Will 26:3…

In Reclaiming the ‘Dark Ages’: How the Gospel Light Shone from 500–1500 (Christian Focus), authors Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert challenge the popular Protestant perception of the Middle Ages as a period of spiritual darkness and theological decay. They argue that this millennium was not devoid of Christian influence and that it produced many sign…

There is a transition that occurs between the ministry of John the Baptist and the Ministry of Jesus. John begins to decrease, and Jesus begins to increase. The Lord Jesus teaches and shows what the gospel is by his words and actions. We see how Jesus himself is the subject matter of the good news—the gospel, and his words and actions reveal the na…

Sermon on faith based in objective reality, not subjective feelings. From Luke 17:11-19 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 13–18 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Calvin's Contributions to Trinitarian Theology 6:27 The Bible, Extra-Biblical Language, and the Definition of…

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by a panel of experienced pastors and church planters to discuss the vital role of the ordinary means of grace in church planting. The conversation explores how God’s Word, sacraments, and prayer serve as the primary instruments for planting and growing churches, contrasting these biblica…

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXVI, “Christian Baptism.” In this episode, we begin to discuss the nature and meaning of Christian baptism.

Sermon on the Gospel from Luke 10:23-37 for Trinity 13 by Rev. Jeff Hendrix. The title of this sermon was going to be a “Master Class in Law and Gospel,” because today’s lessons do seem to be a Master Class in Biblical Interpretation – that is, how to understand the Bible. But I realized (after the service folders were already printed) that Master …

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 6–12 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Calvin on the "Help" of Scripture 7:08 The Testimony of the Holy Spirit and the Divine Autho…

Rev. Dr. Daniel Ragusa, pastor of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York City joins Camden Bucey for this thoughtful episode of Christ the Center. Together, they explore the profound impact of Dutch Reformed theology on American Presbyterianism, focusing on key historical moments and figures, including Cornelius Van Til and Gerhardus Vos. Ragusa…

Sermon from Mark 7:31-37 on Jesus' healing the the deaf man, allowing his lips to show forth His praise.

Our guest Jeffrey Lord of the Funkytown Podcast explores the frontiers of the future and the past.由theraggedyedge

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 2–5 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00 Calvin Contra Barth and Brunner on the Natural Knowledge of God 9:07 Knowledge of God, Piety, and True Religio…

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Join us for an engaging episode of Christ the Center as we sit down with Douglas Sean O’Donnell, pastor, theologian, and author of Expository Reflections on the Gospels: Mark. In this episode, we delve into O’Donnell’s profound insights on the Gospel of Mark, exploring the unique theological and literary contours of this pivotal book of the New Tes…