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Apologetics and the Five Solas Oct 13, 2017

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This episode was recorded live at our 2017 Theology Conference on The Reformation of Apologetics. In celebration of the five-hundredth anniversary of the Reformation and the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Cornelius Van Til, we consider the connection between Reformed apologetics and the five solas. The solas summarize the theological principles of the Reformation, and while one may not consider apologetics to be a major discipline of the Reformation, we seek to show how the Reformation dictates a consistent apologetic method. We contend that to be a covenantal apologist, one must be a Reformed theologian. Moreover, to be a consistent Reformed theologian, one must be a covenantal apologist.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton

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Barnabas and Saul Oct 11, 2017

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Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the progress of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church in the persons of Barnabas and Saul from Acts 13. Also, please accept our apologies for the poor quality of the sound on this episode.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643–1653 Oct 06, 2017

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Today we welcome Chad Van Dixhoorn to speak about his book, God’s Ambassadors: The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643–1653 in which he describes how the assembly brought much-needed reform to the theology and practice of pulpit ministry. Dr. Van Dixhoorn is Associate Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and the University of Cambridge (PhD). He was featured on Christ the Center episode 134 and episode 342 and in episode 507 with his wife, Emily.

Links

The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly, 1643-1653
Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession (Banner of Truth Trust, 2014)
Confessing the Faith: Study Guide

Participants: Camden Bucey, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Jim Cassidy

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Prayer and Providence Oct 03, 2017

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Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the amazing events of Acts 12 where angels strike for blessing and judgment. Enjoy this discussion of how God continues to move his Gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, to the end of the earth.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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Vos Group #39 — The Stages of the Sacrificial Ritual Sep 29, 2017

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We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 161–165 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the stages of ritual sacrifice.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

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Rare Book Update with Ryan Noha Sep 28, 2017

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Ryan Noha, the Indiana Jones of Reformed books, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.

Baptism — Listener Questions Sep 26, 2017

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Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to the subject of baptism by way of answering some of our listener questions. Enjoy this practical discussion about some of the ins and outs of dealing with different circumstances that leaders might need to think through.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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The Image of God: Then and Now Sep 22, 2017

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Camden Bucey and Jeff Waddington discuss the image of God and whether man retains the image after the fall into sin. Man was made in the image of God, yet there has been a change in humanity that was brought about through the Fall into sin. We must negotiate what that change entails and whether or not it has led to a loss of the image.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington

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Biblical Church Government Sep 19, 2017

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In this episode, Rob and Bob discuss the commission of Barnabas to Antioch, the spread of the gospel, the addition of Saul to work in Antioch, and the relief sent to the congregations of Jerusalem for their aid in a time of need. All of this leads us to a discussion of what the Bible says about church government by elders.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Studying the Confession of Faith Sep 15, 2017

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Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn visit Christ the Center to speak about Confessing the Faith: Study Guide. This is a helpful guide to Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession (Banner of Truth Trust, 2014), which is itself a thorough help for understanding the Westminster Confession of Faith. Emily Van Dixhoorn graduated from Brown University as a math major and from Westminster Theological Seminary with an MAR. Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn is Associate Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and the University of Cambridge (PhD). He is the editor of The Minutes and Papers of the Westminster Assembly, 1643-1653 and he was featured on Christ the Center episode 134 and episode 342. Chad and Emily have five children.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Chad Van Dixhoorn, Emily Van Dixhoorn, Glen Clary

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