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The Trinity and Christian Paradox Jun 17, 2016

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Van Til’s trinitarian theology is at the heart of his apologetic. Yet there are several aspects of his theology difficult to understand and others that are left undeveloped. We speak with Dr. Brant A. Bosserman about these issues. Bosserman has written The Trinity and Christian Paradox: An Interpretation and Refinement of the Theological Apologetic of Cornelius Van Til, which seeks to explain not merely why God is and must be one and many, but also why he is equally both one and three.

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Participants: Brant Bosserman, Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy

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Zeal without Burnout Jun 13, 2016

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Ministry in the body of Christ is trying. We face many challenges as we battle the enemy and the flesh. While some shrink before the battle, others dive in irresponsibly and flameout quickly. Camden Bucey reviews Zeal without Burnout: Seven Keys to a Life

The Mosaic Covenant Jun 11, 2016

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In episode 30, your hosts Rob and Bob, along with Melodie McKenzie, discuss the Mosaic Covenant.

Who is Moses? What was his relationship to God and his people? How did God use him?Why Moses? Or better, why the Law as the Mosaic Covenant? Why is he so important in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testament? How does the Mosaic Covenant function in God’s plan for his people?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Theology Simply Profound is a podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago, where God powerfully speaks through his means of grace.

Music credit: pamelayork.com. Thank you, Pamela York, for the use of your beautiful jazzy rendition of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” We encourage our listeners to check out her website and consider purchasing some of her music.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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The Life and Ministry of Rev. John P. Galbraith Jun 10, 2016

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On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, we reflect upon the life and ministry of her oldest minister, 103 year-old Rev. John P. Galbraith. Galbraith was a student of J. Gresham Machen’s at Westminster Theological Seminary and present during the founding of the OPC, before it was called the OPC.

In 1948, Mr. Galbraith was called to serve as general secretary of both the OPC Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension and the OPC Committee on Foreign Missions. He served as general secretary of both committees until 1961, when he became the first full-time general secretary of the Committee on Foreign Missions. He served in that role through 1978. Mr. Galbraith gave the next thirty years of his life to what was effectively a full-time retirement, serving on many committees and ecumenical organizations.

Listen as Camden Bucey speaks with Rev. Galbraith and Rev. Danny Olinger about the life of a small, but vibrant denomination told through the ministry and experiences of one of her faithful servants.

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William Shishko, “A Tribute: The Rev. John Galbraith, Mr. OPC”
Bruce F. Hunt, For a Testimony

Participants: Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger, John Galbraith

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Dispensationalism – Part 6 Jun 03, 2016

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In episode 29, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up the discussion of Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss the dispensation known as “The Dispensation of Law.”

What is the Dispensation of Law? How does it relate to the Dispensation of Promise and the Patriarchs? How does it relate to the Mosaic Covenant?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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Vos Group #27 — The Function of Law Jun 03, 2016

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We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 126–129 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the function of the law. Why was the law given? How does it function in the life of Israel, the redeemed typological son? God graciously gave a typological kingdom to his people, and they were commanded to obey the Lord in order to retain this kingdom. But how are we to understand this obedience? Is it a new covenant of works? Israel were to walk in the faith of Abraham, not in the sin of Adam. The obedience they offer unto the Lord is not understood in terms of strict merit, but as Vos says, in terms of “appropriateness of expression” (p. 127).

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

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The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods by A. G. Sertillanges May 27, 2016

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A. G. Sertillanges' The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods is a brilliant work on the life of the mind. Balancing definition, practical tips, and warnings against pitfalls, Sertillanges sets a course for the Christian scholar. This book is

The Abrahamic Covenant May 27, 2016

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In episode 28, your hosts Rob and Bob, along with special guest Melodie McKenzie, discuss the Abrahamic Covenant.

Who is Abram? Or is it Abraham? Why is he so important in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testament? Why did God choose Abraham? What is the Abrahamic Covenant? And what is Genesis 15 all about? What’s a self-maledictory oath? And just what is the Christian Hokey-Pokey? You find out on this episode with a special song by Rob and Melodie! (wait for it…around the 40:20 mark)

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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Seeing Christ in All of Scripture May 27, 2016

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Today we welcome Vern Poythress and Iain Duguid to speak about Reformed hermeneutics and the tradition of biblical interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. Along with G. K. Beale and Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Poythress and Duguid have contributed to Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary. We speak about the book and the importance of interpreting Scripture according to Christ.

Dr. Poythress is professor of New Testament interpretation and Dr. Duguid is professor of Old Testament at Westminster.

Westminster Seminary Press is offering a PDF copy of the book for free.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Iain Duguid, Jeff Waddington, Vern Poythress

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Dispensationalism – Part 5 May 20, 2016

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In episode 27, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up the discussion of Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss the fourth dispensation known as “The Dispensation of Promise.”

What is the Dispensation of Promise? How does it relate to the Patriarchs? How does it relate to the Abrahamic Covenant?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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