Open Book with Stephen Nichols

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Renewing Your Mind Jun 27, 2024

As chancellor of a Christian university, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes commuted by motorcycle through the busy streets of Sao Paulo. Today, he talks with Stephen Nichols about the enriching experience of listening to Renewing Your Mind each day on his Harley.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-renewing-your-mind/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Pearcey and Thaxton’s The Soul of Science Jun 20, 2024

Are science and Christianity opposed to each other? Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols discuss a book that traces the foundations of the modern scientific method back to the historic Christian faith.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-pearcey-and-thaxtons-the-soul-of-science/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Ridderbos' Paul: An Outline of His Theology Jun 13, 2024

Do you know the difference between biblical theology and systematic theology? Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes discuss the value of both these disciplines in the study of God's Word.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-ridderbos-paul-an-outline-of-his-theology/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Lloyd-Jones’ Preachers and Preaching Jun 06, 2024

Known as "the Doctor," Martyn Lloyd-Jones used medical precision in explaining the text of Scripture and applying it to the soul. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols discuss the lasting influence of Lloyd-Jones' preaching.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-lloyd-jones-preachers-and-preaching/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Spurgeon’s Lectures to My Students May 30, 2024

Many of us know Charles Spurgeon as the Prince of Preachers. But did you know he trained many other pastors to serve their flocks faithfully? Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes examine Spurgeon's lectures to his students.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-spurgeons-lectures-to-my-students/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Packer’s Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God May 23, 2024

Since God has predestined His people for salvation, why should Christians involve themselves in evangelism? Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols show that God's sovereignty is the very reason we evangelize.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-packers-evangelism-and-the-sovereignty-of-god/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor May 16, 2024

The Puritans understood the high calling of a pastor: devotion to Christ and to the care of His sheep. Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes examine a classic book on pastoral ministry by the Puritan Richard Baxter.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-baxters-the-reformed-pastor/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Sproul’s Chosen by God May 09, 2024

Chosen by God, the beloved book by R.C. Sproul, has helped many Christians understand the Lord's sovereign grace in salvation. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes speaks with Stephen Nichols about the impact of this book on his life.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion May 02, 2024

Expecting academic dryness in the writings of John Calvin, readers are often surprised by his pastoral warmth and memorable insights. Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes discuss Calvin's Institutes.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-calvins-institutes-of-the-christian-religion/

Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Spurgeon's New Park Street Pulpit Apr 25, 2024

When Christians come to understand the doctrine of election, they're often awakened afresh to the wonders of the gospel. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes joins Stephen Nichols to discuss a sermon that changed his mind about Calvinism.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-spurgeons-new-park-street-pulpit/

Season Five Begins Next Week Apr 18, 2024

A new season of the Open Book podcast begins April 25. Listen to the trailer to discover which special guest is joining Stephen Nichols to share the books that have influenced their faith. Follow the podcast so you can hear each Thursday’s episode.

Derek Thomas on Sproul’s Chosen by God Jun 29, 2023

Derek Thomas saw R.C. Sproul as a brilliant theologian. Years later, they met and became friends. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas share stories about the founder of Ligonier Ministries and look at one of his most cherished books.

Get R.C. Sproul's book Chosen by God: https://www.ligonier.org/store/chosen-by-god-paperback

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/

Derek Thomas on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism Jun 22, 2023

J. Gresham Machen's book Christianity and Liberalism may be even more urgent now than when it was published 100 years ago. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss this 20th-century classic.

Stream Stephen Nichols' 12-message teaching series on Christianity and Liberalism: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/christianity-and-liberalism

Watch messages from Reformation Bible College's 2023 Winter Conference, Machen's Christianity and Liberalism: 100 Years Later: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZjnVlXGsQDA2OgTS5OtSkEK69_P7nbJu

Read the February 2023 edition of Tabletalk magazine, "Christianity and Liberalism": https://tabletalkmagazine.com/print-issue/#christianity-and-liberalism

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-machens-christianity-and-liberalism/

Derek Thomas on Calvin’s Sermons on Job Jun 15, 2023

Preaching from the book of Job, John Calvin said, "It is a great thing to be subject to the majesty of God." Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about the collection of sermons that captivated him for seven years.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-calvins-sermons-on-job/

Derek Thomas on Murray’s The Epistle to the Romans and Studies in Theology Jun 08, 2023

John Murray was a towering figure for the advancement of Reformed theology in the 20th century. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas look at Murray's influential commentary on Romans and theological writings.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-murrays-the-epistle-to-the-romans-and-studies-in-theology/

Derek Thomas on Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers Jun 01, 2023

Generations of preachers have been influenced by the ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas discusses his favorite book on preaching with Stephen Nichols.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-lloyd-jones-preaching-and-preachers/

Derek Thomas on Marcel, Murray, and Infant Baptism May 25, 2023

Presbyterians and Baptists both have the same Bible, but at times they reach different conclusions. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols is joined by Derek Thomas to discuss several writings that led to his becoming a paedobaptist. The books addressed in this episode include Baptism: Sacrament of the Covenant of Grace by Pierre-Charles Marcel and Christian Baptism by John Murray.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-marcel-murray-and-infant-baptism/

Derek Thomas on Owen’s The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded May 18, 2023

As a young man, Derek Thomas would meet with his mentor early in the morning to read the writings of John Owen. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas reflect on this intellectual giant of the 17th century.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-owens-the-grace-and-duty-of-being-spiritually-minded/

Derek Thomas on Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress May 11, 2023

Through all the hardships of life, we must always remember our unshaken identity in Christ. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss a cherished Christian classic and its emphasis on the assurance of salvation. Learn more about Derek Thomas' 19-message teaching series, The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/pilgrims-progress-guided-tour

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/

Derek Thomas on Packer’s Knowing God May 04, 2023

God is immeasurably more majestic than our minds can imagine. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about a book that greatly influenced him as a student preparing for ministry.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-packers-knowing-god/

Derek Thomas on Stott’s Basic Christianity Apr 27, 2023

During a difficult time of life, a young Welshman received an unexpected book in the mail. Within three days, he was converted to Christ. To begin season four of the Open Book podcast, today Stephen Nichols visits the library of Derek Thomas to hear his story.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-stotts-basic-christianity/

Coming Soon: Season Four Apr 20, 2023

The Open Book podcast returns with a new season starting April 27. Whose library will Stephen Nichols visit in season four? Hear the trailer today to find out, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on each week's episode.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/coming-soon-season-four/

Joel Beeke on William Perkins May 26, 2022

What can we learn from the father of the English Puritans? Bringing the third season of Open Book to a close, Joel Beeke and Stephen Nichols discuss William Perkins, whose writings have helped generations of Christians apply the truth of God to their everyday lives.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-william-perkins/

Joel Beeke on Thomas Goodwin May 19, 2022

What is one of the most precious yet underestimated doctrines in Reformed theology? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke speak on the strength and comfort we receive from Jesus' heavenly intercession for His people.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-thomas-goodwin/

Joel Beeke on Teellinck’s The Path of True Godliness May 12, 2022

Christians want to dedicate their lives to the glory of God. But how do we do that? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols is joined by Joel Beeke, who introduces the best book he has ever read on sanctification.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-teellincks-the-path-of-true-godliness/

Joel Beeke on à Brakel’s The Christian’s Reasonable Service May 05, 2022

More than mere head knowledge, theology transforms the way we live in this world. In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke consider the richly devotional theology that Wilhelmus à Brakel wrote to encourage Christian families.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-a-brakels-the-christians-reasonable-service/

Joel Beeke on Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress Apr 28, 2022

Christians are not meant to be lone rangers traveling to eternity. We have fellow believers as our companions and the Scriptures as our map. To begin season three of Open Book, Stephen Nichols enters the library of Joel Beeke to discuss John Bunyan's beloved classic on the Christian life.

Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/

Coming Soon: Season Three Apr 21, 2022

Open Book is returning for a third season. Whose library is Stephen Nichols visiting this time? Listen to the trailer to find out today, and subscribe to the podcast so you can hear the first episode of season three on April 28.

John MacArthur on Bennett’s The Valley of Vision Apr 18, 2019

On this final episode of season two of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a collection of Puritan prayers that reflects true, pure, elevated worship.

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John MacArthur on Biblical Books Apr 11, 2019

There’s no book more precious to us than the Bible. On this episode of Open Book, John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to share his favorite Old and New Testament books.

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John MacArthur and Murray’s The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones Apr 04, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss ministry role models, including a man so faithful to his pulpit that not even a Nazi air strike could prevent him from preaching.

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John MacArthur and Torrey’s Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Mar 28, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a near-blind secretary, a foiled fortune-teller, and how to interpret the Bible with the Bible.

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John MacArthur and Lloyd-Jones’ Studies in the Sermon on the Mount Mar 21, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss the Sermon on the Mount, misinterpreted parables, and a pastor known as “the Doctor.”

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John MacArthur and Stott’s The Preacher's Portrait Mar 14, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols asks John MacArthur to share his favorite word to describe a preacher.

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John MacArthur and Pink’s Spiritual Growth Mar 07, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss spiritual growth, burnout, and a pastor who struggled to make ends meet.

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John MacArthur and Watson’s A Body of Divinity Feb 28, 2019

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss the rich analogies and spiritual charm of the Puritans.

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John MacArthur and Charnock’s The Existence and Attributes of God Feb 21, 2019

How would you describe God? On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss the vast, unfathomable, transcendent nature of God.

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John MacArthur and Hay’s The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary Feb 14, 2019

For season two of Open Book, special guest John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to discuss the books that have had the greatest impact on his life and ministry. On this first episode, they discuss a book like a jigsaw puzzle and a church with 900 ministers.

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Season Two Coming Soon Jan 28, 2019

Who will be our guest on the next season of Open Book? Listen to a sneak preview today. Please encourage your family and friends to subscribe so they don’t miss an episode. Season two is coming soon.

R.C. Sproul and Bainton's Here I Stand May 17, 2018

On this final episode of season one of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Martin Luther’s “monkery,” sacred stairs, and a biography R.C. Sproul read over and over again.

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R.C. Sproul and Turretin’s Institutes of Elenctic Theology May 10, 2018

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Princeton’s theology textbook, “elenctic” theology, and the precise logic of the scholastics.

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R.C. Sproul and Melville’s Moby Dick May 03, 2018

Moby Dick is rich in theology. On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss shark attacks, the whiteness of the whale, and our shallow view of God.

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R.C. Sproul and Watson's A Body of Divinity Apr 26, 2018

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Puritan theology, “feathery” Christians, and what it means to worship the true, living God.

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R.C. Sproul and Warfield’s Perfectionism Apr 19, 2018

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a book peddler, the “second gift,” and two people who claimed they never sinned.

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R.C. Sproul and Dolezal’s All That Is in God Apr 12, 2018

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss classical Christian theism, a crisis in theology, and the word that gives R.C. Sproul goosebumps.

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R.C. Sproul and Calvin’s Galatians and Ephesians Sermons Apr 05, 2018

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a collection of 42 masterful sermons that resulted in at least one burst blood vessel.

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R.C. Sproul and Aquinas’ Nature and Grace Mar 29, 2018

Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss the apologetics of Thomas Aquinas, including single truth and the five ways.

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R.C. Sproul and Berkouwer’s Dogmatische Studien Mar 22, 2018

Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss the person of Christ, Dutch pronunciation, and a page that took 12 hours to translate.

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R.C. Sproul and Schroeder’s The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent Mar 15, 2018

On this first episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a tattered book, the Council of Trent, and an unlikely pair of roommates.

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Introducing: Open Book Mar 02, 2018

Learn about Stephen Nichols’ new podcast, and preview season one which features never-before-heard moments with R.C. Sproul in his home library.

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