Reformed Forum

Latest Episodes:

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 6 Oct 04, 2022

Show notes

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 6, “The Essence of the Kingdom as the Supremacy of God in the Sphere of Saving Power,” Vos explain why the concept of the kingdom of God is so thoroughly God-centered and God-glorifying.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Fall and the Antithesis Oct 01, 2022

Show notes

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 the fall and the antithesis.

Reformed Academy seeks to provide educational guidance through a structured learning environment. Students may enroll in courses, watch videos, study suggested books and articles, complete assessments, interact with other students, and engage our faculty online and in-person.

Join more than 3,800 students in 75 countries who are growing in their knowledge and love for Jesus Christ revealed in all of Scripture. Take responsibility for your theological education! Redeem your time! Theological study isn’t just for pastors and scholars. Our mission is to present _every person_ mature in Christ.

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Vos Group #77 — The Nature of New Testament Revelation Sep 30, 2022

Show notes

We turn to pp. 302–304 of Geerhardus Vos’s book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to discuss the nature of New Testament revelation. Vos explains how the new dispensation in Christ is the final dispensation of revelation. Referencing Hebrews 1:1–2, we discuss how this revelation is organic, progressive, and climactic in Christ.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
05:58 The New Dispensation
07:42 Hebrews 1:1–2
14:33 Organic Revelation
23:01 Progressive Revelation
35:26 Climactic Revelation
45:56 Christ and the Apostles
52:11 Conclusion

Links

Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000 Live in Austin, TX

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

Christ the Center 1000

Christ the Center 1000 Summit

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Trinity Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, the seventh chapter on “The Trinity,” sets before us the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Common Grace Sep 24, 2022

Show notes

This lesson covers common grace.

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Henrietta Mears: Mother of Modern Evangelicalism Sep 23, 2022

Show notes

Dr. Arlin Migliazzo speaks about Henrietta Mears, who was arguably the single most influential woman in the shaping of modern evangelicalism. Key figures in the early modern evangelical movement like Bill Bright, Harold John Ockenga, and Jim Rayburn frequently cited her teachings as a formative part of their ministry. Graham himself stated that Mears was the most important female influence in his life other than his mother or wife.

Dr. Migliazzo is the author of Henrietta Mears: Mother of Modern Evangelicalism (Eerdmans, 2020). He is Professor Emeritus of History at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. His many publications include books, articles, and essays on ethnic studies, the Pacific Northwest, colonial South Carolina, church-related higher education, the history of evangelicalism, and comparative democratic development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
04:39 Mears’s Biography
14:46 Mears’s Constitution
16:27 Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
21:32 The Attraction of Mears
27:07 The Available Historical Sources
29:51 Gospel Light
35:13 Forest Home
40:15 Mears’s Relationship with Other Evangelical Figures
47:04 Lessons from the Life of Henrietta Mears
57:46 Conclusion

Participants: Arlin Migliazzo, Camden Bucey, 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

Nature, Special Revelation, and Covenant Sep 17, 2022

Show notes

This lesson covers nature, special revelation, and covenant.

Mentioned in this episode:

Christ the Center 1000

Samuel Miller on Presbyterian History, Government, and Worship Sep 16, 2022

Show notes

Harrison Perkins speaks about Samuel Miller’s views on Presbyterianism. Dr. Perkins has edited a new edition of Miller’s Presbyterianism: Its History, Doctrine, Government, and Worship, which has been published by Log College Press.

Samuel Miller, the first professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Government at Princeton Theological Seminary and a prolific author, published this introduction and defense of Presbyterianism in 1835. Originally titled Presbyterianism: The Truly Primitive and Apostolical Constitution of the Church of Christ, Miller covers the basics of Presbyterian belief and practice, grounding his material in the Scriptures primarily and church history secondarily.

Dr. Harrison Perkins is Stated Supply at Oakland Hills Community Church in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Visiting lecturer in systematic theology at Edinburgh Theological Seminary and online instructor at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of Catholicity and the Covenant of Works: James Ussher and the Reformed Tradition, of which he spoke on Christ the Center episode 677.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:20 Update and Current Projects
00:09:35 Editing Samuel Miller’s Presbyterianism
00:17:46 Samuel Miller’s Biography
00:20:37 The History of Presbyterianism
00:33:51 Presbyterian Doctrine
00:40:17 The Practicality of Presbyterian Principles
00:45:47 Presbyterian Government
00:49:23 Presbyterian Worship
01:05:23 Conclusion

Participants: Camden Bucey, Harrison Perkins, Jim Cassidy

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Attributes of God, Part 2 Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, the sixth chapter on “The Attributes of God,” sets before us the Incommunicable and Communicable attributes of God. In this episode, we discuss God’s communicable attributes.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo