Reformed Forum — Resources on Reformed Christian Theology

It is often assumed that Karl Barth’s thought is the antithesis of medieval scholasticism. It is true that Barth is exceedingly critical of Aquinas. But does Barth offer us a better theological program than that offered in Scholasticism? Van Til answers that question with a resounding no....

Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman on Justification

14 Jul 2017

Christ the Center

Justification, Reformers, The Reformation

Chris Castaldo compares the respective doctrines of justification of the Reformer Peter Martyr Vermigli and the Roman Catholic John Henry Cardinal Newman. Castaldo is the author of Justified in Christ: The Doctrines of Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman and Their Ecumenical Implications. ...

Stephen and Sermons

11 Jul 2017

Theology Simply Profound

Acts and Paul, Preaching

Today, Rob and Bob with Melodie McKenzie, discuss Stephen’s speech in Acts 7, which leads us into the muddy of waters of sermons, some questions about preaching, and some thoughts on listening to sermons. Thanks for listening. Enjoy. Participants: Melodie McKenzie,...

The Essential Van Til — No Critic of Old Princeton Epistemology?

10 Jul 2017

James J. Cassidy

Cornelius Van Til, Epistemology

I am always edified when I read Van Til. I am also always challenged to conform my thinking to the Holy Scriptures and the Reformed faith. But I am not often surprised. That is a testament to the consistency of Van Til’s thought....

Dutch Neo-Calvinism and the Roots for Transformation

07 Jul 2017

Christ the Center

Abraham Kuyper, Worldview

In June 2011, we spoke with Bill Dennison, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College, about Transformationalism and Christian Higher Education. In that episode, we touched upon his article, “...

Qualifications for Deacons

04 Jul 2017

Theology Simply Profound

Christian Life, Ecclesiology, General Epistles

Paul gave Timothy specific instructions to ordain elders and deacons as the leaders of the churches that they were planting. The Deacons who we were first introduced in Acts 6 were to be dignified, honest, and faithful, not addicted to much wine,...

The Essential Van Til — The Pastor and Systematic Theology

03 Jul 2017

James J. Cassidy

Cornelius Van Til, Preaching

Who says Van Til is impractical? I would argue that Van Til in all his writing always has an eye towards the church. All of his theologizing, all of his thoughts about apologetics, has a view toward the church and her ministry....

Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal

30 Jun 2017

Christ the Center

Gospels

We welcome Brandon Crowe back to the program to speak about the gospel of Matthew. Dr. Crowe is assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is the author of the article, “Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal”...

Vos Group #37 — Offerings, Gifts, and Sacrifices

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Key Episodes

The Regulative Principle of Worship

Roman Catholic Theology and Practice

Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutics, Divine Authorship, and the Christotelism Debate

Nature/Grace Dualism

Baptism, Covenant, and Election

God without Parts: The Doctrine of Divine Simplicity

The Clark/Van Til Controversy

N.T. Wright’s Doctrine of Justification, Part 1

Deconstructing Evangelicalism

The Eschatological Views of the Westminster Divines

The Essential Van Til — Karl Barth: A Consistent Scholastic?

Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman on Justification

Stephen and Sermons

The Essential Van Til — No Critic of Old Princeton Epistemology?

Dutch Neo-Calvinism and the Roots for Transformation

Qualifications for Deacons

The Essential Van Til — The Pastor and Systematic Theology

Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal

Vos Group #37 — Offerings, Gifts, and Sacrifices

Scattered

The Essential Van Til — Karl Barth: A Consistent Scholastic?

Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman on Justification

Stephen and Sermons