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Approaches to Christology May 03, 2013

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Christology is at the heart of the gospel for it is the study of the God-man, the savior of sinners. In this episode, Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey speak about several fundamental doctrines of Christology and uncover a number of different approaches to its questions. As they describe formulations of theologians such as Karl Barth and Karl Rahner, Jim and Camden expose how alterations to the basic doctrines of Christology have drastic implications for soteriology.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy

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Christ the Center 1000 Live in Austin, TX

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Book News and Notes Apr 30, 2013

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Camden Bucey and David Owen Filson speak about several new books, and journal, and one interesting out-of-print title.

Links

The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
Reclaiming the Psalter: Praying and Praising with the Psalms by Gordon Wenham
Saving Eutychus: How to Preach God’s Word and Keep People Awake by Gary Millar and Phil Campbell
The Vatican Diaries: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Power, Personalities and Politics at the Heart of the Catholic Church by John Thavis
Netherlanders in America: Dutch Immigration to the United States and Canada, 1789-1950 by Henry S. Lucas

Participants: Camden Bucey, David Filson

Genesis 1:28-2:3 — The Creation Mandate and Sabbath Rest Apr 29, 2013

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In this episode of Proclaiming Christ we discuss the creation mandate given to Adam and the promise of Sabbath rest. We invite your comments and questions.

Participants: Adam York, Chad Bond, Mark A. Winder, Matt Cotta

Aspects of Presbyterian Government Apr 26, 2013

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For this in-house episode, we speak about different aspects of presbyterian government. While church polity may seem like a tedious and perhaps arbitrary task, Scripture lays out a structure for how Christ chooses to rule his church in the present age. Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, and Jeff Waddington speak about offices in the church and key features of presbyterianism such as plurality, parity, and connectedness in light of several key biblical texts.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

Christ the Center 1000 Live in Austin, TX

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

A Review of The Theology of Augustine by Matthew Levering Apr 24, 2013

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David Filson reviews Matthew Levering’s recent book, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works. For thoughtful students of Church History and Historical Theology, who may find the sheer bulk of Augustine’s corpus daunting, and don’t know quite where to begin, this accessible, substantive, and crisply written volume offers a historically contextual and theologically analytical guided tour of seven of St. Augustine’s key treatises (On Christian Doctrine, Answer to Faustus, a Manichean, Homilies on the First Epistle of John, On the Predestination of the Saints, Confessions, City of God, and On the Trinity). Throughout, Levering reveals things, such as the nature of Augustine’s Trinitarian theology, hermeneutic of continuity between the OT and NT, and a properly ordered and graciously expressed Christian love.

Participants: Camden Bucey, David Filson

Genesis 1:14-28 – The Next Three Creation Days Apr 22, 2013

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In this episode of Proclaiming Christ we discuss days 4-6 of the creation account in Genesis 1. We continue the discussion of light and darkness in creation as it pertains to the fourth day, the kingdom of God in creation, and the creation of humanity in the image of God.

Participants: Adam York, Chad Bond, Mark A. Winder, Matt Cotta

What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an Apr 19, 2013

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Today we welcome Dr. James R. White to the program to speak about his book What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur’an. In the book, Dr. White presents Islamic beliefs about Christ, salvation, the Trinity, the afterlife, and other important topics. White shows how the sacred text of Islam differs from the teachings of the Bible in order to help Christians engage in open, honest discussions with Muslims.

Dr. White is the Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries and is an active apologist and debater. He is the author of several books, including The Forgotten Trinity and The Potter’s Freedom.

Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, James White, Jim Cassidy

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

Christ the Center 1000 Live in Austin, TX

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World Apr 12, 2013

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Today we welcome Melissa Kruger to the program to speak about her book The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World published by Christian Focus. Melissa is on staff in women’s ministry at Uptown Church (PCA) in Charlotte, NC, a mom to three kids and the wife of Dr. Michael Kruger, President and Professor of NT at Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte.

Participants: Camden Bucey, David Filson, Melissa Kruger

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

Christ the Center 1000 Live in Austin, TX

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

A Review of The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault Apr 10, 2013

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Jonathan Brack reviews The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault and published by Solid Ground Christian Books. This is a helpful treatment of historic Reformed credo-baptist arguments.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jonathan Brack

Genesis 1:1-13 – The First Three Creation Days Apr 08, 2013

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In this episode we discuss verses 3-13 of Genesis 1: the first three creation days. We discuss the covenantal character of creation, the theological dimensions of these days, God’s dominion and interpretive prerogative in naming and ordering the days. We also look at the significance of those things which are the focus of each day: light, the separation of the waters above and below, the separation of the seas and try land, the creation of vegetation, and many other things. We welcome your questions and feedback in the comments.

Participants: Adam York, Chad Bond, Mark A. Winder, Matt Cotta