Reformed Forum » James Dolezal http://reformedforum.org Reformed Theology Podcasts, Videos, Blogs and More Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:23:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 no Reformed Forum mail@reformedforum.org 2011 Highlights http://reformedforum.org/ctc209/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc209/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:38 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1790 Read more→]]> We celebrate another year of Christ the Center by bringing to you a number of highlights from 2011.

  • Episode 156 – Darryl Hart on Machen, Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and the OPC
  • Episode 160 – Carl Trueman on historiography
  • Episode 161 – Winston Smith on marriage as a picture of Christ’s relation to the Church
  • Episode 162 – Mark A. Garcia on the justification landscape
  • Episode 163 – K. Scott Oliphint on Gordon Clark, Cornelius Van Til, the Trinity, and logic
  • Episode 185 – James Dolezal on the doctrine of divine simplicity
  • Episode 192 – Sandy Finlayson on the founding of the Free Church of Scotland
  • Episode 200 – Lane Tipton on various Lutheran theologies of justification
  • Episode 203 – Jim Cassidy on Van Til’s criticism of Barth
  • Episode 206 – Kevin DeYoung on holiness, antinomianism, and neo-nomianism
]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc209/feed/ 0 59:56We celebrate another year of Christ the Center by bringing to you a number of highlights from 2011. Episode 156 - Darryl Hart on Machen, Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and the OPC Episode 160 - Carl Trueman on historiography We celebrate another year of Christ the Center by bringing to you a number of highlights from 2011. Episode 156 - Darryl Hart on Machen, Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and the OPC Episode 160 - Carl Trueman on historiography Camden Bucey, Carl Trueman, Christ the Center, Darryl G. Hart, Featured, James Dolezal, Jim Cassidy, K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, Mark Garcia, Sandy Finlayson, Winston SmithReformed Forumnono Carl Trueman and Darryl G. Hart and K. Scott Oliphint and Lane G. Tipton and Mark Garcia and Sandy Finlayson and Winston Smith God without Parts: The Doctrine of Divine Simplicity http://reformedforum.org/ctc185/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc185/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:00:15 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1656 Read more→]]> Recent trends in evangelical theology have called into question the traditional understanding of God’s being. For centuries, theologians have maintained that God is immutable and simple, that is, not composed of parts. Yet many recent philosophers of religion have found the doctrine to be untenable. Dr. James Dolezal argues for the importance of retaining divine simplicity while he discusses his dissertation in this fascinating look at the classic doctrine.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc185/feed/ 17 1:14:04Recent trends in evangelical theology have called into question the traditional understanding of God's being. For centuries, theologians have maintained that God is immutable and simple, that is, not composed of parts. Yet many recent philosophers of reliRecent trends in evangelical theology have called into question the traditional understanding of God's being. For centuries, theologians have maintained that God is immutable and simple, that is, not composed of parts. Yet many recent philosophers of reliAttributes, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Systematic Theology, Theology (Proper)Reformed Forumnono Natural Theology and the Immediate Knowledge of God http://reformedforum.org/natural-theology-and-the-immediate-knowledge-of-god/ http://reformedforum.org/natural-theology-and-the-immediate-knowledge-of-god/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:00:29 +0000 Kipton Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1453 Read more→]]> The idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology.

K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology.  Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act as the foil of the discussion.  The book is in the Ashgate “Philosophy of Religion” series edited by Paul Helm and Linda Zagzebski.

In The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology Sudduth identifies three main categories in the world of Reformed objections to natural theology: objections from the immediacy of our knowledge of God, the noetic effects of sin, and the logic of theistic arguments.  While recognizing various forms of natural theology, Sudduth argues that none of the main Reformed objections are successful against the project of natural theology itself.

The foundation for Sudduth’s book was laid in his 1996 D.Phil. dissertation at the University of Oxford.  In that work, Sudduth attempted “to synthesize the Reformed epistemology of Alvin Plantinga and features of the evidentialist tradition with its emphasis on natural theology – rational arguments for the existence and nature of God.” (Sudduth, Preface)  The book is even titled after Plantinga’s 1980 paper of the same title.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/natural-theology-and-the-immediate-knowledge-of-god/feed/ 3 4:32The idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One's understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one's apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the ReformThe idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One's understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one's apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the ReformCamden Bucey, James Dolezal, Reformed Forum ExpressReformed Forumnono Natural Theology http://reformedforum.org/ctc140/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc140/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:00:11 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1395 Read more→]]> The idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology.

K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology.  Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act as the foil of the discussion.  The book is in the Ashgate “Philosophy of Religion” series edited by Paul Helm and Linda Zagzebski.

In The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology Sudduth identifies three main categories in the world of Reformed objections to natural theology: objections from the immediacy of our knowledge of God, the noetic effects of sin, and the logic of theistic arguments.  While recognizing various forms of natural theology, Sudduth argues that none of the main Reformed objections are successful against the project of natural theology itself.

The foundation for Sudduth’s book was laid in his 1996 D.Phil. dissertation at the University of Oxford.  In that work, Sudduth attempted “to synthesize the Reformed epistemology of Alvin Plantinga and features of the evidentialist tradition with its emphasis on natural theology – rational arguments for the existence and nature of God.” (Sudduth, Preface)  The book is even titled after Plantinga’s 1980 paper of the same title.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc140/feed/ 19 54:24The idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One's understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one's apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the ReformThe idea of natural theology has been much debated.  One's understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one's apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the ReformApologetics, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Featured, James Dolezal, K. Scott Oliphint, Metaphysics, Philosophy, Systematic Theology, Theology (Proper)Reformed Forumnono K. Scott Oliphint Apologetics and Systematic Theology in the Thought of Van Til http://reformedforum.org/apologetics-and-systematic-theology-in-thought-of-van-til/ http://reformedforum.org/apologetics-and-systematic-theology-in-thought-of-van-til/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:00:06 +0000 Kipton Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1358 Read more→]]> The Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith .  Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on Van Til, shares about the historical context which gave rise to this book, including disputes with individuals connected with Calvin College, Calvin Theological Seminary, and what is now Kuyper College, in the 1950s concerning common grace and philosophical idealism.  Much of the material in the original edition of the book that evinced this debate was removed in subsequent editions and has now been restored and amply expanded with a helpful introduction and explanatory notes.  Of special interest is the discussion of Van Til’s connection with Reformed Scholasticism and Herman Bavinck through his doctrine of analogy.  When all is said and done, it comes down to this: Van Til was simply applying orthodox Reformed theology to apologetics.

Panel

  • K. Scott Oliphint
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Jim Cassidy
  • James Dolezal
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis . P & R Publishing, 1998.

Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena . Baker Academic, 2003.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation . Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ . Baker Academic, 2006.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation . Baker Academic, 2008.

Bristley, Eric D. A Guide to the Writings of Cornelius Van Til, 1895-1987 . Chicago: Olive Tree Communications, 1995.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church . Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Kim, Seyoon. Christ and Caesar: The Gospel and the Roman Empire in the Writings of Paul and Luke . Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.

Letham, Robert. The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship . P & R Publishing, 2005.

Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman . Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007.

Muller, Richard A. Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics: The Rise and Development of Reformed Orthodoxy, ca. 1520 to ca. 1725 . 2nd ed. Baker Academic, 2003.

Rehnman, Sebastian. Divine Discourse: The Theological Methodology of John Owen . Texts and studies in Reformation and post-Reformation thought. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002.

Sproul, R. C., John H. Gerstner, and Arthur. Lindsley. Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics . Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1984.

Turretin, Francis. Institutes of Elenctic Theology 3 vol. set . P & R Publishing, 1997.

Van Til, Cornelius. A Survey of Christian Epistemology . 2nd ed. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1980.

—. Christian Apologetics . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2003.

—. Christian-Theistic Evidences . Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961.

—. Common Grace and the Gospel . Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973.

—. Defense of the Faith . P & R Publishing, 1967.

—. “God and the Absolute,” 1927.

—. Introduction to Systematic Theology: Prolegomena and the Doctrines of Revelation, Scripture, and God . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2007.

—. The Defense of the Faith . 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/apologetics-and-systematic-theology-in-thought-of-van-til/feed/ 2 4:45The Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourtThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourtApologetics, James Dolezal, K. Scott Oliphint, Reformed Forum Express, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono K. Scott Oliphint The Divine Attributes as the Foundation of Science http://reformedforum.org/rfe5/ http://reformedforum.org/rfe5/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:30:47 +0000 Kipton Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1330 Vern Poythress speaks about the divine attributes and the foundation for doing science.  This clip comes from Christ the Center episode 52 on Dr. Poythress’ book Redeeming Science.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/rfe5/feed/ 7 6:26Vern Poythress speaks about the divine attributes and the foundation for doing science.  This clip comes from Christ the Center episode 52 on Dr. Poythress' book Redeeming Science.Vern Poythress speaks about the divine attributes and the foundation for doing science.  This clip comes from Christ the Center episode 52 on Dr. Poythress' book Redeeming Science.Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Reformed Forum Express, Systematic Theology, Vern PoythressReformed Forumnono Vern Poythress Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham http://reformedforum.org/rmr33/ http://reformedforum.org/rmr33/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:37 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1209 James Dolezal reviews a new book from Russell L. Friedman, Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/rmr33/feed/ 0 50:25James Dolezal reviews a new book from Russell L. Friedman, Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham.James Dolezal reviews a new book from Russell L. Friedman, Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham.Camden Bucey, Church History, James Dolezal, Reformed Media Review, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Calvin at the Centre http://reformedforum.org/rmr31/ http://reformedforum.org/rmr31/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:43 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=1157 Read more→]]> Paul Helm’s latest, Calvin at the Centre, is a fascinating book presenting a fresh look on several key themes in Calvin and his lasting influence upon later theologians.  In many ways, the book is a follow-up to Helm’s earlier work John Calvin’s Ideas.  Calvin at the Centre focuses on Calvin’s thoughts on epistemology, metaphysics and anthropology.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/rmr31/feed/ 5 79:50Paul Helm's latest, Calvin at the Centre, is a fascinating book presenting a fresh look on several key themes in Calvin and his lasting influence upon later theologians.  In many ways, the book is a follow-up to Helm's earlier work John Calvin's Ideas. Paul Helm's latest, Calvin at the Centre, is a fascinating book presenting a fresh look on several key themes in Calvin and his lasting influence upon later theologians.  In many ways, the book is a follow-up to Helm's earlier work John Calvin's Ideas. Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Reformed Media Review, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Credo-Baptism During the Reformation http://reformedforum.org/ctc96/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc96/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:20 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=853 Read more→]]> When approaching the question of credo-baptism during the Reformation, James Dolezal argues for viewing three distinct categories: Anabaptists, general baptists, and particular baptists.  The theological differences between these groups are as great as the differences among all forms of paedo-baptism.  As such, it is important to trace these three groups separately throughout the Reformation.  This informative discussion chronicles this history and concludes with a friendly debate on the issue of credo-baptism from a covenantal position.  For credo- and paedo-baptists alike, this discussion will be both engaging and insightful.

Bibliography

Belyea, G. “Origins of the Particular Baptists.” Themelios. 32, no. 3 (2007): 40-67.

Klaassen, Walter. Anabaptism in Outline: Selected Primary Sources. Kitchener Ont. Scottdale Pa.: Herald Press, 1981.

Renihan, James. True Confessions: Baptist Documents in the Reformed Family. Owensboro Ky.: RBAP, 2004.

White, B. The English Baptists of the Seventeenth Century. London: Baptist Historical Society, 1983. 

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc96/feed/ 59 81:31When approaching the question of credo-baptism during the Reformation, James Dolezal argues for viewing three distinct categories: Anabaptists, general baptists, and particular baptists.  The theological differences between these groups are as great as tWhen approaching the question of credo-baptism during the Reformation, James Dolezal argues for viewing three distinct categories: Anabaptists, general baptists, and particular baptists.  The theological differences between these groups are as great as tCamden Bucey, Christ the Center, Church History, Featured, James Dolezal, Nick Batzig, The ReformationReformed Forumnono Doolan and Stein on God’s Simplicity http://reformedforum.org/rmr16/ http://reformedforum.org/rmr16/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:13:11 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=851 James Dolezal discusses books by Gregory Doolan and Edith Stein on God’s simplicity.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/rmr16/feed/ 3 27:59James Dolezal discusses books by Gregory Doolan and Edith Stein on God's simplicity.James Dolezal discusses books by Gregory Doolan and Edith Stein on God's simplicity.Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Nick Batzig, Reformed Media Review, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Thomas Aquinas http://reformedforum.org/ctc76/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc76/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:42 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=692 Read more→]]> Christ the Center discusses some aspects of the life and thought of Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas.  Specifically Thomas’ doctrine of God and the nature/grace distinction come in for consideration.  Especially useful is the discussion of the nature of Scholasticism and what value there is in reading Thomas.  At the end of the day, the lesson is, do not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Bibliography

Kretzmann, Norman. The Cambridge companion to Aquinas. Cambridge; New York NY USA: Cambridge University Press, 1993.

McInerny, Ralph. Aquinas. Oxford: Polity, 2003.

Stump, Eleonore. Aquinas. London; New York: Routledge, 2003.

Thomas. An exposition of the On the hebdomads of Boethius. Washington D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2001.

———. Aquinas scripture series. Commentary on Saint Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians. Albany N.Y.: Magi Books, 1966.

———. On evil : disputed questions. Notre Dame Ind.; New York: University of Notre Dame Press; Wiley, 2002.

———. On love and charity : readings from the Commentary on the sentences of Peter Lombard. Washington D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 2008.

———. St. Thomas Aquinas on politics and ethics : a new translation, backgrounds, interpretations. 1st ed. New York: Norton, 1988.

———. St. Thomas Aquinas Summa theologiæ. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1967.

———. Summa contra gentiles Saint Thomas Aquinas.  Notre Dame Ind.: University of Notre Dame Press, 1975.

———. The commentary of St. Thomas Aquinas on Aristotle’s Treatise on the soul. [St. Paul Minn.]: College of St. Thomas, 1946.

———. Thomas Aquinas : disputed questions on the virtues. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2005. 

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc76/feed/ 1 70:14Christ the Center discusses some aspects of the life and thought of Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas.  Specifically Thomas' doctrine of God and the nature/grace distinction come in for consideration.  Especially useful is the discussion of the nature Christ the Center discusses some aspects of the life and thought of Medieval theologian Thomas Aquinas.  Specifically Thomas' doctrine of God and the nature/grace distinction come in for consideration.  Especially useful is the discussion of the nature Apologetics, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Church History, Featured, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Medieval Church, Systematic Theology, Thomas AquinasReformed Forumnono Books on Doctrine of God http://reformedforum.org/rmr11/ http://reformedforum.org/rmr11/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:15:16 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=693 James, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/rmr11/feed/ 9 20:52James, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper.James, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper.Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Reformed Media ReviewReformed Forumnono The Relationship of Philosophy to Theology http://reformedforum.org/ctc71/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc71/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 05:00:30 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=671 Read more→]]> The Christ the Center panel discussed the nature of philosophy and theology and how they relate to each other.  Among the topics discussed were whether theology is a science and if so is it a theoretical or practical science.  The guys even tackled the question of what science is.  Like the discussion about the simplicity of God, this is not for the faint of heart, but is worth pondering.  Remember this, at the end of the  day, theology is the science of living blessedly to God.

]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc71/feed/ 2 71:34The Christ the Center panel discussed the nature of philosophy and theology and how they relate to each other.  Among the topics discussed were whether theology is a science and if so is it a theoretical or practical science.  The guys even tackled the The Christ the Center panel discussed the nature of philosophy and theology and how they relate to each other.  Among the topics discussed were whether theology is a science and if so is it a theoretical or practical science.  The guys even tackled the Apologetics, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Featured, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Philosophy, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology http://reformedforum.org/ctc64/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc64/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:00:35 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=629 Read more→]]> Did you know that last things come first?  If that sounds confusing, then you are in for a treat as the Christ the Center panel interviews Dr. R. Fowler White and Dr. Keith Mathison, president and dean respectively, of the brand new Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies.  We learn about this new educational endeavor of Dr. R. C. Sproul’s Ligonier Ministries.  Additionally we discuss eschatological perspectives from Genesis to Revelation, focusing on Dr. Mathison’s new book From Age to Age.  Dr. White is the editor or contributor to several books, including Whatever Happened to the Reformation? Dr.  Mathison is a prolific author who has written, among many titles, When Shall These Things Be? and Given for You.  Listeners will want to listen carefully to this episode in order to ascertain whether Dr. Mathison is an optimistic amillennialist or a pessimistic postmillenialist.

Panel

  • R. Fowler White
  • Keith Mathison
  • Lane Kiester
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1979.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and R. Fowler White. Whatever Happened to the Reformation? Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R, 2001.

Mathison, Keith A. From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2009.

—. Postmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 1999.

Riddlebarger, Kim. A Case for Amillennialism : Understanding the End Times. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Leicester, England: Baker Books ; Inter-Varsity Press, 2003.

Venema, Cornelis P., and Sinclair B. Ferguson. The Promise of the Future. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 2000.

White, R. Fowler. “Making Sense of Rev 20:1-10? Harold Hoehner Versus Recapitulation.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. 37, no. 4 (1994): 539.  

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc64/feed/ 5 49:26Did you know that last things come first?  If that sounds confusing, then you are in for a treat as the Christ the Center panel interviews Dr. R. Fowler White and Dr. Keith Mathison, president and dean respectively, of the brand new Ligonier Academy of BDid you know that last things come first?  If that sounds confusing, then you are in for a treat as the Christ the Center panel interviews Dr. R. Fowler White and Dr. Keith Mathison, president and dean respectively, of the brand new Ligonier Academy of BBiblical Theology, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Eschatology, Featured, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Keith Mathison, Lane Keister, R. Fowler White, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Keith Mathison and R. Fowler White The Doctrine of Simplicity http://reformedforum.org/rfs1/ http://reformedforum.org/rfs1/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:54:43 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=639 Read more→]]> James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey recorded a recent discussion over breakfast on the doctrine of simplicity. The audio quality is not good as it was recorded on a handheld recorder in a noisy diner. Regardless, we hope this proves to be interesting and beneficial for those interested in philosophical studies of the doctrine of God.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/rfs1/feed/ 7 52:49James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey recorded a recent discussion over breakfast on the doctrine of simplicity. The audio quality is not good as it was recorded on a handheld recorder in a noisy diner. Regardless, we hope this proves to be inJames Dolezal, Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey recorded a recent discussion over breakfast on the doctrine of simplicity. The audio quality is not good as it was recorded on a handheld recorder in a noisy diner. Regardless, we hope this proves to be inCamden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Special Edition, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Sanctification and the Gospel http://reformedforum.org/ctc57/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc57/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:56 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=586 Read more→]]> Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, joined the Christ the Center panel to discuss the nature of the gospel and the relation of the benefits of redemption to union with Christ.  The significance of the contribution of John Calvin was delved into, especially his handling of the duplex gratia dei or two-fold blessing of justification and sanctification and how this relates to our union with the risen Lord.

Of special interest was the conversation about how justification and sanctification relate to each other within union.  A discussion was also had regarding the distinction between definitive and progressive sanctification and the biblical basis for that distinction.  The panel also discussed the relation of the historia salutis (the history of redemption or the accomplishment of redemption) to the ordo salutis (the order of salvation or its application).

Dr. Gaffin is the author of numerous articles and books, including Resurrection and Redemption, Calvin and the Sabbath, Perspectives on Pentecost,  By Faith, Not By Sight and he has edited a collection of the shorter writings of Geerhardus Vos, Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation.  In May of 2008 Dr. Gaffin entered into honored retirement and was the recipient of a festschrift entitled Resurrection and Eschatology co-edited by Lane G. Tipton and Jeffrey C. Waddington.
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  • Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
  • Jeff Waddington
  • James Dolezal
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bogue, Carl W. Jonathan Edwards and the Covenant of Grace . Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2009.

Gaffin, Richard. By Faith Not By Sight . Paternoster, 2006.

Gaffin, Richard B., Jr. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 1987.

Larson, Mark J. Calvin’s Doctrine of the State: A Reformed Doctrine and Its American Trajectory, the Revolutionary War, and the Founding of the Republic . Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2009.

Payne, Jon D. In The Splendor Of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century . First. Tolle Lege Press, 2008.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc57/feed/ 15 51:48Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, joined the Christ the Center panel to discuss the nature of the gospel and the relation of the benefits of redemption to unDr. Richard B. Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, joined the Christ the Center panel to discuss the nature of the gospel and the relation of the benefits of redemption to unBiblical Theology, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Featured, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Sanctification, Soteriology, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Concise Reformed Dogmatics http://reformedforum.org/rmr7/ http://reformedforum.org/rmr7/#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:00:54 +0000 Camden Bucey http://reformedforum.org/?p=571 Read more→]]> Today James reviews Concise Reformed Dogmatics by Van Genderen and Velema.  In addition the panel mentions several new books.

Bibliography

Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. 4th ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1941.

Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed Dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

McComiskey, Thomas Edward. The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 1992.

Selderhuis, H. John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life. Downers Grove Ill.: IVP Academic, 2009.

Spijker, W. Calvin: A Brief Guide to His Life and Thought. 1st ed. Louisville KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009. 

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/rmr7/feed/ 1 55:19Today James reviews Concise Reformed Dogmatics by Van Genderen and Velema.  In addition the panel mentions several new books. Bibliography Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. 4th ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1941. GenderToday James reviews Concise Reformed Dogmatics by Van Genderen and Velema.  In addition the panel mentions several new books. Bibliography Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. 4th ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1941. GenderCamden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Reformed Media ReviewReformed Forumnono Redeeming Science http://reformedforum.org/ctc52/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc52/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:11 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=473 Read more→]]> Science and faith are often pitted against each other.  Many have felt they must make a choice between either being a person of science or a person of faith.  Dr. Vern Poythress, Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and the author of Redeeming Science, joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the relationship between Christianity and science.  He argues that not only is science compatible with Christianity, but that the Triune God of the Bible is required in order for the very possibility of science to exist.  Listen to this broad-ranging discussion that touches upon science, mathematics, the creation days, and a Christian approach to education.
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  • Vern Poythress
  • James Dolezal
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Nickel, James. Mathematics: Is God Silent? Vallecito, Calif.: Ross House Books, 2001.

Poythress, Vern S. God-Centered Biblical Interpretation. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 1999.

—. Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2006.

—. The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses. Brentwood, Tenn.: Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1991.

—. Understanding Dispensationalists. 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 1993.

Van Til, Cornelius. Introduction to Systematic Theology. 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2007.

Wolterstorff, Nicholas. On Universals: An Essay in Ontology. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1970. 

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc52/feed/ 8 78:06Science and faith are often pitted against each other.  Many have felt they must make a choice between either being a person of science or a person of faith.  Dr. Vern Poythress, Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and the autScience and faith are often pitted against each other.  Many have felt they must make a choice between either being a person of science or a person of faith.  Dr. Vern Poythress, Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and the autChrist the Center, James Dolezal, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Science & Technology, Systematic Theology, Vern Poythress, WorldviewReformed Forumnono Vern Poythress Made in the USA http://reformedforum.org/ctc48/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc48/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:47 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=447 Read more→]]> The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols gave us a summary of the book and the panelists interacted with him about the prevalent American Evangelical temptation to make Jesus over in our own image or into the image of some ideal far removed from his Biblical context.  The group looked at how Jesus was understood by the Puritans in New England as well as the manly Jesus of Jacksonian America and the gentle Jesus meek and mild of the Victorian era.  Closer to the present time the panelists discussed Fosdick and Van Dyke and their views of Jesus in contradistinction to the orthodoxy of J. Gresham Machen.  Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the American made Jesus was the consideration of the roots of contemporary Christian music (CCM).  The group enjoyed the discussion and you will too.

Panel

  • Stephen J. Nichols
  • Jeff Waddington
  • James Dolezal
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

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Bibliography

Clark, R. Scott. Recovering the Reformed confession : our theology, piety, and practice. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Duncan, J. Ligon. The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century: essays in remembrance of the 350th anniversary of the Westminster Assembly. Fearn: Mentor, 2003.

Fosdick, Harry Emerson. Shall the Fundamentalists Win? : A Sermon Preached at the First Presbyterian Church, New York, May 21, 1922. New York, 1922.

—. The Man from Nazareth as his contemporaries saw Him. 1st ed. New York: Harper, 1949.

Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity : the alternative gospel of the American church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008.

Nichols, Stephen J. An Absolute Sort of Certainty: The Holy Spirit and the Apologetics of Jonathan Edwards. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P.&R Pub., 2003.

—. For us and for our salvation : the doctrine of Christ in the early church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007.

—. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008.

—. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

—. Pages from church history : guided tour of Christian classics. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2006.

—. The Reformation : how a monk and a mallet changed the world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007.

Nichols, Stephen J., and Eric T. Brandt. Ancient Word, changing worlds : the doctrine of Scripture in a modern age. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009.

Pelikan, Jaroslav. The illustrated Jesus through the centuries. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997.


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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc48/feed/ 5 52:59The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Church History, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig, Stephen J. Nichols, WorldviewReformed Forumnono Stephen J. Nichols Getting the Blues http://reformedforum.org/ctc43/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc43/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:35 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=407 Read more→]]> Dr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues.  Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and shows how the blues touch upon biblical themes.  This is an utterly fascinating discussion, even for those who are not otherwise drawn to blues music.  Listeners will come away wanting to crack the covers of this unusual book.

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  • Stephen J. Nichols
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Nick Batzig
  • James Dolezal
  • Camden Bucey

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Bibliography/Discography

Callahan, Allen Dwight. The talking book : African Americans and the Bible. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006.

Cone, James H. The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1992.

Ellington, Duke. Black, Brown and Beige. Audio CD. Sbme Special Mkts., 2008.

Greef, W. de. The writings of John Calvin : an introductory guide. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008.

House, Son. Son House. Hollywood :: Capitol,, 1995.

Johnson, Robert. The Complete Recordings. Audio CD. Sony, 1990.

King, B.B. One Kind Favor. Audio CD. Geffen Records, 2008.

Lecerf, Auguste. An Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics. London: Lutterworth Press, 1949.

Lomax, Alan. Deep River of Song: Mississippi – Saints and Sinners. Audio CD. Rounder Select, 1999.

Mackay, John L. A study commentary on Isaiah. EP study commentary. Faverdale North, Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2008.

Mohler, R. Albert. Desire and deceit : the real cost of the new sexual tolerance. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Multnomah Books, 2008.

Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

—. The Reformation : how a monk and a mallet changed the world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007.

Nichols, Stephen J. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008.

Patton, Charlie. The Best of Charlie Patton. Audio CD. Yazoo, 2003.

Turner, Steve. Hungry for heaven : rock ‘n’ roll & the search for redemption. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1995.

Waters, Muddy. The Definitive Collection. Audio CD. Geffen Records, 2006.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc43/feed/ 5 42:54Dr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues.  Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and showDr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues.  Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and showChrist the Center, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Practical Theology, Stephen J. Nichols, WorldviewReformed Forumnono Stephen J. Nichols The Defense of the Faith http://reformedforum.org/ctc36/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc36/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:00:01 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.castlechurch.org/?p=371 Read more→]]> The Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith .  Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on Van Til, shares about the historical context which gave rise to this book, including disputes with individuals connected with Calvin College, Calvin Theological Seminary, and what is now Kuyper College, in the 1950s concerning common grace and philosophical idealism.  Much of the material in the original edition of the book that evinced this debate was removed in subsequent editions and has now been restored and amply expanded with a helpful introduction and explanatory notes.  Of special interest is the discussion of Van Til’s connection with Reformed Scholasticism and Herman Bavinck through his doctrine of analogy.  When all is said and done, it comes down to this: Van Til was simply applying orthodox Reformed theology to apologetics.
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  • K. Scott Oliphint
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Jim Cassidy
  • James Dolezal
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis . P & R Publishing, 1998.

Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena . Baker Academic, 2003.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation . Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ . Baker Academic, 2006.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation . Baker Academic, 2008.

Bristley, Eric D. A Guide to the Writings of Cornelius Van Til, 1895-1987 . Chicago: Olive Tree Communications, 1995.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church . Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Kim, Seyoon. Christ and Caesar: The Gospel and the Roman Empire in the Writings of Paul and Luke . Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.

Letham, Robert. The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship . P & R Publishing, 2005.

Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman . Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007.

Muller, Richard A. Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics: The Rise and Development of Reformed Orthodoxy, ca. 1520 to ca. 1725 . 2nd ed. Baker Academic, 2003.

Rehnman, Sebastian. Divine Discourse: The Theological Methodology of John Owen . Texts and studies in Reformation and post-Reformation thought. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002.

Sproul, R. C., John H. Gerstner, and Arthur. Lindsley. Classical Apologetics: A Rational Defense of the Christian Faith and a Critique of Presuppositional Apologetics . Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1984.

Turretin, Francis. Institutes of Elenctic Theology 3 vol. set . P & R Publishing, 1997.

Van Til, Cornelius. A Survey of Christian Epistemology . 2nd ed. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1980.

—. Christian Apologetics . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2003.

—. Christian-Theistic Evidences . Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961.

—. Common Grace and the Gospel . Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973.

—. Defense of the Faith . P & R Publishing, 1967.

—. “God and the Absolute,” 1927.

—. Introduction to Systematic Theology: Prolegomena and the Doctrines of Revelation, Scripture, and God . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 2007.

—. The Defense of the Faith . 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc36/feed/ 10 64:53The Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourtThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourtApologetic Method, Apologetics, Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, Cornelius Van Til, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, K. Scott Oliphint, Modern ChurchReformed Forumnono K. Scott Oliphint Cultural Relevance, Mercy Ministry and the Social Gospel http://reformedforum.org/ctc30/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc30/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:15 +0000 admin http://www.castlechurch.org/?p=347 Read more→]]> The Christ the Center panelists converse with the Rev. Richard Phillips, Senior Minister at 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC about the importance of a Reformed approach to evangelism and mercy ministry.  The tendency can be to remain inside the four walls of the church when the church has been called to proclaim the gospel to a dying world.  Phillips points out that it is possible to be solidly Reformed and also committed to getting the message of the gospel out into the highways and byways of our various communities.  Rev. Phillips draws upon his own pastoral experience and one of his most recent publications, Jesus the Evangelist.  While believers are called upon to give a reason for the hope that is in them as they are given opportunity (1st Pet. 3:15), the primary means of evangelism is the proclamation of the Bible from the pulpit in public worship.

The panel also discussed the rightful place of mercy ministry and cultural engagement.  It is important that the church take care of its own, but there is also a place for demonstrating mercy to those outside the church.  However, there is always the danger that demonstrating God’s love in deeds of mercy will eclipse the clear, forthright declaration of the gospel.  The church must never forget its mission or identity by compromising or conforming to the culture of this world.  The social gospel and inadequate methods of cultural engagement have confused and in some cases lost the truth of the gospel.

The Christ the Center panelists along with Rev. Phillips conclude that with evangelism and mercy ministry, all must be done to bring glory and honor to the Triune God of Scripture (1st Cor. 10:31).  In other words, the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing!

Panel

  • Rick Phillips
  • Nick Batzig
  • James Dolezal
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Camden Bucey

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Bibliography

Carrick, John. The Preaching of Jonathan Edwards. Banner of Truth, 2008.

Fesko, J. Justification : Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Phillips, Richard D. Hebrews. Reformed expository commentary. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2006.

—. Jesus the Evangelist : Learning to Share the Gospel From the Book of John. Lake Mary, FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2007.

—. What’s So Great About the Doctrines of Grace? Lake Mary FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2008.

—. Zechariah. P & R Publishing, 2007.

Poythress, Vern S. The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2000.

Van Til, Cornelius and K. Scott Oliphint, ed. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc30/feed/ 3 61:44The Christ the Center panelists converse with the Rev. Richard Phillips, Senior Minister at 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC about the importance of a Reformed approach to evangelism and mercy ministry.  The tendency can be to remain inside the The Christ the Center panelists converse with the Rev. Richard Phillips, Senior Minister at 2nd Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC about the importance of a Reformed approach to evangelism and mercy ministry.  The tendency can be to remain inside the Camden Bucey, Christ the Center, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Practical Theology, Rick Phillips, Systematic TheologyReformed Forumnono Rick Phillips The Pastor and the Academy http://reformedforum.org/ctc29/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc29/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:51 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.castlechurch.org/?p=326 Read more→]]> Too often, a rift obtains between the work of the church and theological study.  Pastors and seminary students often feel the need to choose between one or the other.  Derek Thomas, both pastor and professor, joins us to talk about the relationship between the pastor and the academy.

Panel

  • Derek Thomas
  • James Dolezal
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis. P & R Publishing, 1998.

Barker, Kenneth L., and John R. Kohlenberger. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2004.

Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008.

Duncan, Ligon. Fear Not! Christian Focus, 2008.

Longman, Tremper., and David E. Garland. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2006.

Muller, Richard A. Christ and the Decree : Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Durham, N.C.: Labyrinth Press, 1986.

—. Christ and the Decree Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Baker Academic, 2008.

—. The Unaccommodated Calvin : Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition. Oxford studies in historical theology. New York: Oxford University, 2000.

Murray, Iain Hamish. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones : The First Forty Years, 1899-1939. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1982.

Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals : A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman, 2002.

Thomas, Derek. What is Providence? Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Pub., 2008.

Van Til, Cornelius. Christian-Theistic Evidences. Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961.

—. Common Grace and the Gospel. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973.

—. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc29/feed/ 3 56:08Too often, a rift obtains between the work of the church and theological study.  Pastors and seminary students often feel the need to choose between one or the other.  Derek Thomas, both pastor and professor, joins us to talk about the relationship betwToo often, a rift obtains between the work of the church and theological study.  Pastors and seminary students often feel the need to choose between one or the other.  Derek Thomas, both pastor and professor, joins us to talk about the relationship betwCamden Bucey, Christ the Center, Derek Thomas, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig, Practical TheologyReformed Forumnono Derek Thomas Reforming or Conforming? http://reformedforum.org/ctc24/ http://reformedforum.org/ctc24/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:22 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.castlechurch.org/?p=198 Read more→]]> Gary Johnson joins us to talk about the forthcoming book Reforming or Conforming?: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church which he co-edited with Ron Gleason.

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Links

Bibliography

Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 1: Prolegomena. Baker Academic, 2003.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation. Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Baker Academic, 2006.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation. Baker Academic, 2008.

Carson, D. Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church : Understanding a Movement and its Implications. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2005.

Hughes, R. Kent., and John H. Armstrong. The Coming Evangelical Crisis : Current Challenges to the Authority of Scripture and the Gospel. Chicago: Moody Press, 1996.

Hunter, James Davison. Evangelicalism : The Coming Generation. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987.

Johnson, Gary L. W. B.B. Warfield : Essays on His Life and Thought. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Guy Prentiss Waters. By Faith Alone : Answering the Challenges to the Doctrine of Justification. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2006.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and R. Fowler White. Whatever Happened to the Reformation? Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R, 2001.

McLaren, Brian D. A Generous Orthodoxy : Why I am a missional, evangelical, post/Protestant, liberal/conservative, mystical/poetic, biblical, charismatic/contemplative, fundamentalist/Calvinist, Anabaptist/Anglican, Methodist, Catholic, green, incarnational, depressed-yet-hopeful, emergent, unfinished Christian. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties, 2006.

Turretin, Francis. Institutes of Elenctic Theology 3 vol. set. P & R Publishing, 1997.

Webb, William J. Slaves, Women & Homosexuals : Exploring the Hermeneutics of Cultural Analysis. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2001.

Wells, David. Above all Earthly Pow’rs : Christ in a Postmodern World. Grand Rapids Mich. ;Leicester: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. ;;Inter-Varsity Press, 2005.

—. The Courage to be Protestant : Truth-Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World. Grand Rapids Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.

—. God in the Wasteland : The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans, 1994.

—. Losing our Virtue : Why the Church Must Recover its Moral Vision. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 1998.

—. No Place for Truth, or, Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology? Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1993.

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]]> http://reformedforum.org/ctc24/feed/ 2 66:51Gary Johnson joins us to talk about the forthcoming book Reforming or Conforming?: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church which he co-edited with Ron Gleason. Panel Gary Johnson Lane Keister Jeff Waddington James DolezGary Johnson joins us to talk about the forthcoming book Reforming or Conforming?: Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church which he co-edited with Ron Gleason. Panel Gary Johnson Lane Keister Jeff Waddington James DolezCamden Bucey, Christ the Center, Gary L. W. Johnson, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Lane KeisterReformed Forumnono Gary L. W. Johnson