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Vos Group #25 — The Berith Made between Jehovah and Israel Mar 11, 2016

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We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 121–124 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the covenant God establishes with Israel. God unilaterally institutes a covenant of redemptive grace with his people. Yet Exodus 19 and 24 also speak of the bilateral working out of this covenantal administration. In this episode, we develop these features of covenant theology and compare it to the critical liberal tradition that oppose it.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

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Enoch’s Intimate Communion with God Mar 04, 2016

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On episode 17 we discuss the biblical character of Enoch asking questions like, Who is Enoch? What happened to him? What’s this walking with God all about? What he speak to the church today living in a fallen world? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics 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 Miracles of Jesus Mar 04, 2016

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Jesus’ miracles are windows into God’s grand story of redemption. They confirm God’s message and demonstrate his power in the world and purpose in redemption. In this episode, Dr. Vern Poythress speaks with us about his book The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior’s Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption (Crossway). Poythress serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary.

For the opensource-minded, you can also download this episode in .ogg format.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Vern Poythress

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Evangelism and the Insider Movement Feb 26, 2016

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On episode 16, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, What is the Insider Movement? What is Evangelism? What is Missions? Does the Gospel change one who believes on Christ? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Here’s a link to the interview referred to in this episode: Inside the Insider Movement

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Family Worship Feb 26, 2016

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Donald S. Whitney joins us to speak about Family Worship (Crossway). Many Reformed believers will be aware of the important spiritual practice of family worship. This practical guide will greatly assist families develop and maintain a practice of worship through Bible reading, prayer, and singing. In this conversation, we cover the biblical warrant, history, and elements of family worship along with several barriers to consistent practice.

Dr. Whitney serves as professor of biblical spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written several books related to Christian spirituality, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Don blogs regularly at BiblicalSpirituality.org.

Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, Donald Whitney

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Soli Deo Gloria: God’s Glory Alone Feb 19, 2016

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The five solas are slogans that summarize the core teachings of the Reformation. Sola gratia, sola fide, solus Christus, and sola Scriptura are beloved Protestant distinctives. Yet people either forget about the fifth sola or fail to see its significance in relation to the other four. But it is soli Deo gloria binds the other solas together.

In God’s Glory Alone: The Majestic Heart of Christian Faith and Life (Zondervan), David VanDrunen explores the glorious truth of the fifth sola, bringing together systematic, biblical, and practical theology. Dr. VanDrunen serves as the Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California.

Participants: Camden Bucey, David VanDrunen

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Cain & Abel Feb 19, 2016

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Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 15, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, What is the story of Cain and Abel about? Is really just about two brothers? Or is there more to it? And, what do these two brothers have to do with Christian today? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition Feb 17, 2016

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Jared Oliphint speaks about Crossway's new ESV Journaling Bible, Interleaved Edition, which includes entire blank pages in between the pages of Scripture. This is a perfect edition for writing notes, reflections, and prayers in conjunction with your Bible reading.

The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New Feb 16, 2016

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Camden Bucey and Erica Bucey discuss The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New, an illustrated systematic theology for children. Written by experienced children's author Marty Machowski, The Ology is an excellent resource for families. The book is targeted toward 6–12 year olds and includes scripture memory passages and study questions. The examples and analogies, along with thoughtful illustrations, make complex theological concepts accessible to even very young children. This book will help children understand more about God and how they relate to God, while always pointing them to scripture.

Christians in Society Feb 12, 2016

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Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 14, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, “What should Christian expect from the society they live within? Should coffee houses cater to Christian’s at Christmas-time with special cups? Is that what we should expect? We’ll discuss these and other related (unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

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