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Van Til Group #9 — God’s Knowledge of the World and Man’s Knowledge of God Nov 04, 2022

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Carlton Wynne, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey turn to pp. 54–58 of Cornelius Van Til’s The Defense of the Faith to discuss the Christian theory of knowledge. In this section, Van Til speaks of God’s knowledge of the world and then man’s knowledge of God.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:28 God’s Knowledge of the World
07:41 The Plan of God to Create the World
13:13 The Pantheistic Switch
24:31 God’s Free Knowledge Does Not Imply an Eternal Creation
35:32 Refusing to Concede to Rationalism
43:10 Man’s Knowledge of God
49:46 Devotional Thoughts on the Creator-Creature Distinction
56:45 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Carlton Wynne, Lane G. Tipton

J. Gresham Machen: Fighter of the Good Fight Oct 31, 2022

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This Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org.

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

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Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of Endoxation Oct 28, 2022

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In this episode, we include Lane Tipton’s address from our 2022 Theology Conference. Dr. Tipton’s address was titled, “Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension: Christology in (the) Light of Endoxation.”

At this year’s conference we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Dr. Tipton serves as pastor of Trinity Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Easton, Pennsylvania and fellow of biblical and systematic theology at Reformed Forum. He is the author of Foundations of Covenant Theology and has taught several courses available through Reformed Academy.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction
00:07:26 Perichoresis, Encoronation, and Ascension
01:05:54 Questions and Answers
01:24:54 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 7 Oct 25, 2022

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This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 7, “The Essence of the Kingdom continued: The Kingdom in the Sphere of Righteousness,” Vos explains the relationship between the kingdom and righteousness.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

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The Biblical Theology of Vos-Kline-Gaffin: Meredith G. Kline on the Book of Revelation, Christ and His Spirit-Filled Church, and Missions Oct 21, 2022

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In this episode, we bring you the third plenary address from our 2022 Theology Conference wherein we considered, “The Covenantal Tale of Creation, Christ, and Consummation: The Life and Work of M. G. Kline.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We will take the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments.

Danny Olinger is General Secretary for the Committee on Christian Education for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He is the author of Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian.

Chapters

0:00:00 Introduction
0:08:01 The Biblical Theology of Vos-Kline-Gaffin
1:00:45 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger

Idealism Oct 15, 2022

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In this episode, we continue with Lane Tipton’s course, Introduction to the Theology and Apologetics of Cornelius Van Til. This is part of an eight-course series we have developed on Van Til for our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics.

This lesson covers idealism.

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A Tale of Two Trees Oct 14, 2022

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Scott Wright speaks about the continued relevance of Meredith G. Kline. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We recently hosted our annual theology conference and took the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Wright’s address is titled, “A Tale of Two Trees.”

Rev. Dr. Scott Wright is senior pastor of Redeemer Church (PCA) in Hudson, Ohio. He received his B.A. in Economics from Princeton University (1982), his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1991), and his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He is the author of Regeneration and Redemptive-History (Reformed Forum, forthcoming).

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:51 Volunteer Opportunities
00:18:46 Introduction to Dr. Scott Wright
00:25:30 A Tale of Two Trees
01:13:04 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha, Scott R. Wright

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Method, Worldview, and Evidence Oct 08, 2022

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This lesson covers method, worldview, and evidence.

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The Relevance of Meredith G. Kline Oct 07, 2022

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John R. Muether speaks about the continued relevance of Meredith G. Kline. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Meredith G. Kline. We recently hosted our annual theology conference and took the opportunity to consider his unique contributions by exploring several covenantal and eschatological themes he identified throughout the Old and New Testaments. A recording of Mr. Muether’s address was the first main session at the conference.

John R. Muether is Professor of Church History and Dean of Libraries at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He is the author or co-author of many books, including Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman and Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism.

Chapters

0:00:00 Introduction
0:10:52 The Relevance of M. G. Kline
0:21:42 Kline Embracing Presbyterianism
0:33:29 Kline and Foreign Missions
0:52:00 Kline’s Criticism of Theonomy
0:54:05 The Teaching of Norman Shepherd
1:09:19 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, John Muether

Matthew 3:1–12 — A Voice Crying in the Wilderness Oct 05, 2022

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In this episode we see how John, the last prophet of the Old Covenant, transitions us to the New Covenant era by announcing the arrival of the LORD in the person of Jesus Christ. The focus of the passage is not on the uniqueness of John the Baptist, but the uniqueness of the one toward whom he points.

Participants: Joel Fick, Mark A. Winder