Open Book with Stephen Nichols

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Season Five Begins Next Week Apr 18, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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