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The Roots of Reformed Moral Theology
Sep 29, 2023
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bruce Baugus to our program to discuss his book, The Roots of Reformed Moral Theology, published by Reformation Heritage Books. In this comprehensive work, Dr. Baugus delves into the foundational elements that have shaped moral theology within the Reformed tradition. He provides both historical and theological contexts, covering a range of topics including the Old Testament’s influence on Reformed moral thought, the significance of the Ten Commandments, the Reformation’s impact on moral theology, and its evolution in the modern era. Additionally, Dr. Baugus explores the practical applications of Reformed moral theology for contemporary Christian living.
This conversation serves as a continuation of a dialogue that began during our online Symposium on Reformed Moral Theology, held in August 2023. In the symposium’s concluding session, Dr. Baugus and Dr. David VanDrunen each presented their perspectives on the role of law in the Gospels, with a particular focus on the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Book of Matthew. The session also featured an interactive discussion between the two scholars and T. David Gordon.
Dr. Bruce P. Baugus is Professor of Systematic Theology & Apologetics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a PhD in Philosophical Theology from Calvin Theological Seminary (2009) and served on the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, for fourteen years (2008–2022) prior to joining Puritan Reformed. He is also the editor of China’s Reforming Churches (RHB, 2014) and has contributed numerous chapters, articles, and papers.
Dr. David VanDrunen is Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California.
Chapters
00:00:07 Introduction
00:07:33 Moral Theology and Christian Ethics
00:12:49 Understanding the Roots of Moral Theology
00:15:10 Historical Developments in Reformed Moral Theology
00:18:38 A Distinctly Reformed Moral Theology
00:21:47 Moral Theology and Aquinas
00:23:51 The Law of Moses in the Reformed Tradition
00:33:53 Jesus and the Law
00:37:21 Jesus Showing the Climactic Character of His Coming
00:44:25 An Enduring Moral Law
00:51:51 The Redemptive-Historical Significance of Jesus’ Coming
[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 18
Sep 25, 2023
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This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org.
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Q. 18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell? A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.
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Christ the Center 1000
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The Aaronic Blessing of Numbers 6
Sep 22, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome back Michael Glodo, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Rev. Glodo has written The Lord Bless You and Keep You (Crossway), a new book on the Aaronic blessing of Numbers 6:24–26. We discuss several biblical-theological and practical implications for contemporary faith and practice including what it means to behold the face of God. We also explore how the person and work of Jesus secures the blessing on our behalf.
Chapters
00:00:07 Introduction
00:00:42 Revisiting A History of Dispensationalism
00:06:25 The Aaronic Blessing in Numbers 6
00:16:43 Beholding the Face of God
00:24:41 Faces in Scripture
00:30:55 The Context of Numbers 6
00:44:13 Jesus’ Priesthood and the Aaronic Blessing
00:50:33 The Aaronic Blessing in Worship and Pastoral Care
Summary of Christian Doctrine: Calling and Regeneration, Part 2
Sep 19, 2023
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This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XIX, Calling and Regeneration. This week we discuss the doctrine of regeneration.
[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 17
Sep 18, 2023
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This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org.
If you're excited about this theology and want to enable people around the world to watch and listen to these free resources, please visit https://reformedforum.org/donate to provide your support.
Q. 17. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.
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Christ the Center 1000
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Vos Group #83 — John’s Baptism of Jesus
Sep 15, 2023
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Today, we turn to pages 318–322 of Vos’ Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to explore the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Our goal is to offer a nuanced understanding by identifying both the similarities and differences between John’s baptism of Jesus and the baptisms John performed upon the people.
Vos aims to steer clear of two misconceptions: the first being that Jesus’ baptism and the people’s baptisms were entirely distinct events, and the second that they were essentially the same.
The baptism of Jesus holds dual significance. Firstly, it serves as a public and objective revelation of the Holy Spirit’s glory, manifested as the Spirit descended from heaven onto Jesus. Secondly, it has a sacramental meaning for Jesus himself, as he received something from the Spirit that furthered his earthly mission, which was a journey of suffering leading to glory.
In addition, we’ll examine the connection between Jesus’s baptism and his role as the Messiah, offering insights into both pneumatology—the study of the Holy Spirit—and eschatology—the study of end times.
Chapters
00:07 Introduction
00:37 Discussing the Recent Course on Aquinas’ Trinitarian Theology
09:49 John’s Baptism of Jesus
23:22 The Redemptive-Historical Roles of Jesus and John
27:05 Jesus Identifies with His People
29:55 The Objective Office of Messiah
41:42 The Descent of the Spirit upon Jesus
46:54 The Sacramental Significance of Jesus Baptism
The True Shepherd (Chapter 10)
Sep 13, 2023
Show notes
This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.
This course is an overview of the Gospel of John. It is geared toward adults and could be used in a Sunday school class or in a Bible study. As an overview, the course will leave most details uncovered. However, its purpose is to give students key themes in John’s Gospel (e.g., truth) which will help them in their interpretation of the book as a whole. In addition, the material is intended to be edifying, showing the centrality of Christ in all of Scripture. With this course, students will—by God’s grace—be made to grow in the knowledge of who Jesus is and what he came to do. This, in turn, will equip students to share Christ more clearly and effectively with others.
Jim Cassidy is the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church. He graduated in 2014 from Westminster Theological Seminary with the Ph.D in systematic theology writing on the theology of Karl Barth. He is the author of God’s Time For Us: Barth on the Reconciliation of Eternity and Time in Jesus Christ (Lexham Press).
View the course and its accompanying materials at https://reformedforum.org/courses/the-gospel-of-john-a-study-in-the-truth-chapters-1-10/
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Christ the Center 1000
Christ the Center 1000
Summary of Christian Doctrine: Calling and Regeneration, Part 1
Sep 12, 2023
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This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XIX, Calling and Regeneration. This week we discuss the doctrine of calling.
[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 16
Sep 11, 2023
Show notes
This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org.
If you're excited about this theology and want to enable people around the world to watch and listen to these free resources, please visit https://reformedforum.org/donate to provide your support.
Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression? A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression.
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Christ the Center 1000
Christ the Center 1000
Christianity and Liberalism: The Church
Sep 08, 2023
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We welcome John Muether and Danny Olinger to discuss the seventh and final chapter of Machen’s classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. The chapter highlights the importance of the church as the most important social institution in Christianity. Machen argues that the church is not only concerned with saving individual souls but also with education and the maintenance of social life in this world. He critiques the liberal view of the church as a mere human institution and emphasizes the importance of the church as the body of Christ.
The chapter concludes by emphasizing the need for Christians to be united in the Church and the incompatibility of liberalism and Christianity on this question. Overall, the chapter provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the theological and biblical foundations of the church.
Chapters
00:00:07 Introduction
00:02:24 Upcoming Projects on Meredith G. Kline
00:06:36 Christianity and Liberalism: The Church
00:12:46 Ecclesiology and Unbelief in the Church
00:16:52 Is Machen Representative of Other Presbyterians?
00:23:20 The PCUSA Losing Its Presbyterian Identity
00:29:10 The Source of the “Nones”
00:40:08 The True Presbyterian Church of the World
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