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A Light to the Nations — John 3:16 Sep 12, 2017

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Today, Rob and Bob talk about John 3:16 in the context of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the New Covenant. Was this something that we hear about before the coming of Christ?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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The Work of Prayer: An Exercise in Helplessness Sep 08, 2017

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Glen Clary and Camden Bucey discuss Ole Hallesby’s classic book on prayer. Hallesby was a Norwegian Lutheran, who taught at the Free University of Oslo. He wrote over sixty books in his lifetime, including his excellent book, Prayer. While this book is a twentieth-century classic, it is relatively unknown and unread in Reformed circles. We hope this discussion on prayer will compel you to consider more deeply the important work of prayer.

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Jonathan Edwards, “God Glorified in Man’s Dependence“

Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary

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Eat the Pig, Peter! Acts 10 Sep 05, 2017

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Today’s episode includes a discussion of the dramatic and significant vision of Peter to “Rise, Peter; kill and eat” (Acts 10:13). Not only is this another turning point in the Book of Acts where the food laws of old put asunder, but the way for the inclusion of the gentile believer becomes clear. Go to OPC.org for more information about Disaster Relief efforts in the Houston area.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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The Prophet Hosea Sep 01, 2017

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Jim Cassidy speaks about the book of Hosea, exploring the theological themes of covenant and judgment in light of God’s love, faithfulness, and mercy expressed toward faithless sinners.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy

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The Last Days Aug 29, 2017

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In episode 86, Rob and Bob talk about what Paul and others have to say about the last days. Are they behind us or in front of us? Or, are we in them presently? And, in what way would the answer to those questions change our understanding of the Christian life?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Reason, Revelation, and Calvin’s View of Natural Theology Aug 25, 2017

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Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey discuss theological methodology in light of Calvin’s view of natural theology. As a starting point for the discussion, they turn to Thiago M. Silva’s article, “John Calvin and the Limits of Natural Theology,” Puritan Reformed Journal 8, 2 (2016): 33-48.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy

Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul Aug 18, 2017

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Dr. Robert J. Cara speaks about his book, Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology (Mentor, 2017), which is published in the Reformed Exegetical and Doctrinal Series. The New Perspective on Paul is broadly united on its view of the theology contained in Second Temple Jewish literature. Arguing that these documents do not contain a doctrine of works righteousness, Paul certainly cannot be arguing against such a view—quite simply because it didn’t exist.

Dr. Cara examines the Jewish sources and “cracks the foundation” of the NPP by demonstrating how they incorporate meritorious works and thus establish the traditional Protestant view of Paul and his doctrine of justification. Dr. Cara is Provost, Chief Academic Officer, and Hugh and Sallie Reaves Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Robert Cara

Classical Christian Education Aug 15, 2017

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Melodie McKenzie joins Rob and Bob in our discussion of Classical Christian Education.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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Vos Group #38 — The Relation between the Offerer and His Sacrifice Aug 11, 2017

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We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 159–161 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the relation between the offerer and his sacrifice.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

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Young, Restless, and Reformed Aug 08, 2017

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Rob and Bob discuss the basic history and shape of the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement of the past decade or so, depending on who you ask. And, somehow, we have this discussion in the context of Paul’s early ministry!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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