Join Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha as they welcome Dr. Daniel Ragusa, pastor of Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in New York, to discuss his new book, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God With Us (single copies, ten-pack), published by Reformed Forum. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Ragusa dives into the biblical theme of Emmanuel, tracing the promise of “God with us” from Genesis to Revelation, showing how this theme unfolds through the covenantal storyline of Scripture and culminates in Jesus Christ. The book’s ten chapters correspond to a video course now freely available through our Reformed Academy, making it ideal for church groups, Bible studies, or personal study.
Explore how Dr. Ragusa uses biblical theology to reveal the coherence of Scripture and God’s redemptive plan for His people. From the Garden of Eden, through the patriarchs, tabernacle, and temple, to the final new creation, this episode unpacks how each stage of redemptive history points to Christ, inviting us to find true joy in fellowship with God. Perfect for believers wanting to deepen their understanding of Scripture’s unity and its application to the Christian life, this conversation offers accessible yet profound insights that are as useful for laypeople as they are for church leaders.
Tune in to discover the richness of God’s redemptive historical work and be encouraged to behold Christ on every page of the Bible.
Watch on YouTube.
Chapters
- 0:07 Introduction
- 14:16 Tracing the Theme of God with Us throughout the Scriptures
- 20:33 True God and True and Righteous Man
- 27:47 Eschatology and Fellowship with God
- 36:18 Deep Biblical Truths for Everyone
- 39:43 Christ Progressively Revealed in All of Scripture
- 46:38 The Tabernacle and Temple
- 54:58 Christ’s Resurrection and the Sending of the Spirit
- 1:02:06 The New Heavens and New Earth
- 1:10:31 Supporting Course Materials
- 1:13:11 Conclusion
Participants: Camden Bucey, Dan Ragusa, Ryan Noha
Christ the Center focuses on Reformed Christian theology. In each episode a group of informed panelists discusses important issues in order to encourage critical thinking and a better understanding of Reformed doctrine with a view toward godly living. Browse more episodes from this program or subscribe to the podcast feed.
