It is a great strength of our Presbyterian and Reformed ethos that we are historically conscious. We enjoy history and pride ourselves on being self-consciously rooted in the past. Confessional and conservative Presbyterians very much have their identity wrapped up in the…
Exodus 2:1–10 — The Birth, Burial, and Resurrection of a Savior
In episode 81, Joel Fick leads us in a study of the birth of Moses. He demonstrates a model of preaching Christ not based upon merely noting a few parallels between an Old Testament character and the life of Christ,…
Recommended Books of 2019
At the end of the year, I find it rewarding to reflect upon the books I read that year. Whether they be old favorites or new titles, the record of my reading serves as something of a playlist tracking the…
Covenant Theology and the Nation in Exile
Camden Bucey introduced Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah to the women’s bible study at Bethel OPC in Wheaton, Illinois. In that lesson, he detailed the basic covenantal structure of the Bible in order to provide a paradigm and context for understanding…
The Song of Persecution
On this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob talks with the Zecharias Weldeyesus and Christopher Cashen, ministers in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving in the Atlanta area, about suffering and persecution for the sake of Christ and ministry to refugees.…
An Interview with Stephen J. Nichols
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob sits down with Dr. Stephen J. Nichols to discuss Reformation Bible College, some recent writing projects including a recent book for children, Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation—from A…
1 Corinthians 2:1–5 — Jesus Christ and Him Crucified
Glen Clary examines the matter and manner of Paul’s preaching. There is a crucifixion proclaimed by Paul, but there is also a cruciformity in how he proclaimed it, and to his whole life and ministry. Participants: Glen Clary, Jim Cassidy,…
Genesis 22 — Abraham’s Test and God’s Provision, Part Two
Adam York show us how God is presenting in the life of Isaac a type of the work of the future Messiah, who would come, be offered as a substitute for his people and be raised for them as well.…
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…
A Very Dickens Christmas
For the 3rd Annual Christmas Special of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob talk all things Santa. It’s a bit of a stretch I know, but Rob and Bob for yet another year talk silliness about Santa movies, Christmas music,…
