This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob move along on the path with Christian and Hopeful in John Bunyan’s, Pilgrim’s Progress. On this path, which has proved difficult at times, they find an easier way and they meet…
The Creator-creature Distinction in the Hypostatic Union
In the incarnation, the eternal Son of God assumed a human nature. He did this without giving up his divinity. He retains his immutability, omniscience, omnipresence, and all the attributes according to his eternal, divine, and necessary existence. In this…
Exodus 1 — They Made Their Lives Bitter
Joel Fick continues his introduction to the book of Exodus as he explores a fruitful people, a ferocious king, and the faithful God. Exodus shows us how the people of God will suffer with Christ and be delivered by Christ…
The Pilgrim’s Progress: By-ends Strikes Back
In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, where Christian and Hopeful fall into a discussion with By-ends and his companions, Mr. Hold-the-world, Mr. Money-love, and Mr. Save-all. Participants: Rob…
Vos Group #54 — The Origin of “Nabhi-ism” in Israel
We turn to pages 202–205 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to continue our discussion of critical theories of prophetism. Vos answers critics who believe that Israel derived its understanding of prophetism from Canaanite religion by focusing…
Exodus 1:1–7 — Introducing Exodus: These Are the Names
In this introductory episode to the book of Exodus, Joel Fick explains how important it is to glance backwards and see what God is doing, even as we look forward in time and see how all of God’s promises are…
Sabbath Rest in Genesis 2:1–3
The sabbath principle is established in Genesis 2:1–3, immediately upon the completion of God’s work of creation. This Sabbath rest principle is a function neither of redemption nor theocracy. It is part of God’s creation order. We trace this theme…
Genesis 22 — Abraham’s Test and God’s Provision, Part One
Abraham’s willingness to offer up his son Isaac at God’s command is a remarkable demonstration of obedience. He demonstrates not that he was justified by works, but that the hope of the resurrection fueled his obedience. Participants: Adam York, Joel…
The Pilgrim’s Progress: A New Hope
In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. This week we discuss how Faithful’s martyrdom served as a witness to Hopeful becoming a believer. Hopeful and Christian begin traveling together…
Divine Authority Displayed in Covenant
We gather around the table in Wimberley, Texas to discuss the authority of the self-contained Triune God of Scripture. The absolute, self-sufficient God nevertheless established a covenant with man by an act of special providence. In that act, the authority…
