Lane Keister joins us to discuss the Federal Vision, an expression of theology within Reformed circles offering alternative views of the Bible’s covenantal structure, ecclesiology and the sacraments. Lane runs Green Baggins, a blog which has become a popular destination…
The Theological Contribution of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
This week we talk to Dr. Lane Tipton, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) to talk about the theological contribution of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. in whose honor a new festschrift has been published entitled…
The Atonement as Propitiation
Propitiation means to appease or avert divine wrath. This episode of Christ the Center examines the atonement as propitiation as we discuss the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the propitiation of the wrath of God toward his people. You may…
The Atonement as Reconciliation
Reconciliation is the restoration of a broken relationship between God and sinful man. It is the overcoming of our alienation from God because of our disobedience and sin. This episode of Christ the Center examines the atonement as reconciliation. Notes…
The Atonement as Ransom and Substitution
Several words are used to describe the atonement in the New Testament. As we continue our series on the atonement, we explore the atonement as a ransom and substitution for the redemption of the elect. Course Notes Hosts Jim Cassidy…
The Atonement and Covenant Theology, Part 2
Join us for the second part of a two part discussion of the atonement and covenant theology. The group discusses the nature of the atonement and its natural and even necessary fit within covenant theology. Christ, as the second Adam,…
The Atonement and Covenant Theology, Part 1
Join us for the first part of a two part discussion of the atonement and covenant theology. The group discusses the nature of the atonement and its natural and even necessary fit within covenant theology. Christ, as the second Adam,…
Doctrinal Confusion in the Church
Join us for a discussion of doctrinal confusion in the church. We talk about the influences of postmodernism, post-conservatism, and the emerging church on the contemporary church. Download Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
The Attributes of God
In this episode, the group builds upon last week’s episode and addresses traditional distinctions in discussing the attributes of God. They then discuss several incommunicable and communicable attributes and how they relate to God and to his creation. Download Participants:…
Preliminary Issues Regarding the Attributes of God
The group discusses the nature of God as they prepare to discuss the attributes of God. Bibliography Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 2: God and Creation. Vol. 2. Reformed Dogmatics. Baker Academic, 2004. Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. 4th rev. and…
