Jeff Waddington reviews Jonathan Edwards and the Immediacy of God by John Carrick. Jonathan Edwards is one of the outstanding figures in the history of the Christian church—he was, quite
Jeff Waddington reviews A Goodly Heritage: The Secession of 1834 by Cornelis Pronk. In A Goodly Heritage, Cornelis Pronk surveys the history of the Secession of 1834, beginning with the
Jim Cassidy discusses Therefore the Truth I Speak: Scottish Theology, 1500–1700 by Donald Macleod. The Scottish church was forever altered by the arrival of the Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Lane Tipton speaks about his new book, Foundations of Covenant Theology, available now through Reformed Forum. Drawing from Genesis 1:1 and subsequent biblical revelation, Lane Tipton argues that before creating
Camden Bucey speaks about Murray Forst Thompson’s tract, The Auburn Betrayal, which provides historical and theological context for the Auburn Affirmation, an important document in early twentieth-century American Presbyterianism. The tract
Durham, James. Commentary on Revelation: Volume 2, Lectures on Chapters 4–11 (Reformation Heritage Books, May 2021). 504 pages. $50.00. Hardcover.Guinness, Os. The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and
DeYoung, Kevin. Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction (Crossway, April 2021). 176 pages. $19.99. Paperback.Gronewoller, Brian. Rhetorical Economy in Augustine’s Theology (Oxford University Press, April
Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton discuss Lefferts A. Loetscher, The Broadening Church: A Study of Theological Issues in the Presbyterian Church Since 1869 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1954). This book
Jim Cassidy reviews Scott Swain, The Trinity: An Introduction (Crossway) From the Publisher The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The eternal God existing
Jim Cassidy reviews Gerald Bray, The Attributes of God: An Introduction (Crossway) From the Publisher How can we (created beings) know God (the Creator)? Throughout history, the church has recognized
The following books are on our radar for April 15, 2021. Greidanus, Sidney. Preaching Christ from Leviticus: Foundations for Expository Sermons (Eerdmans, March 2021). 344 pages. $35.00. Paperback.Ryken, Leland and Mathes,
The following books are on our radar for April 8, 2021. Barrett, Matthew. Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit (Baker, March 2021). 368 pages. $24.99. Paperback. Van Dam, Cornelis. In
These are the books on our radar for April 1, 2021. Kuyper, Abraham. On Business and Economics (Lexham; Acton Institute, February 2021). From the Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology
Whether you are a scholar, pastor, theological student, Bible study teacher, or someone engaged in serious personal study, it is critical to document your sources. Regrettably, most people don’t do this well.
Ryan Noha brings his collection of Van Til books to the studio for show-and-tell. Join us for a surreal Reformed home shopping network experience. This was recorded in the summer
In this review, we consider CM, Christian Meditation: What the Bible Teaches about Meditation and Spiritual Excercises by Edmund P. Clowney and published by Regent College Publishing. Writing in 1977,
A Book on Notetaking? It’s Not What You Might Expect Amazon showed me Sönke Ahrens’s How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking –
We briefly summarize and review Michael A. G. Haykin, “‘The Best Friend in the Worst Time’: Pandemics in Church History” The Banner of Truth Magazine, No. 689, February 2021, pp.
Camden Bucey reviews Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters (IVP Academic, 2020) by Dr. Sandra L. Richter, the Robert H. Gundry Chair of
Danny Olinger and Camden Bucey discuss Graham Greene’s novel, The Power and the Glory, which raises many questions about the nature of faith, ordination, and the sacraments through the lens
Jim Cassidy discusses two recent publications from Lexham Press. In Challenging the Spirit of Modernity: A Study of Groen van Prinsterer’s Unbelief and Revolution, Harry Van Dyke places Groen van
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
In this episode, we speak to David Woollin of Reformation Heritage Books about several new and exciting projects from the publisher.
Participants: Camden Bucey, David Woollin,
While at the Shepherds Conference Rob was able to talk with John Rawlinson from Banner of Truth. John talks about how Banner was an influence on his life from childhood. He introduces some great
While at the Shepherds Conference Rob was able to talk with Matthew Robinson from Media Gratiae. They were able to discuss how Media Gratiae was started as well as a
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
Camden and Erica Bucey discuss several helpful books for parents as they disciple their children and women in a variety of study group settings. They offer brief notices of several
Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha serve brief notice on several new books from P&R Publishing and a worthwhile biography.
Martin Greschat (Stephen E. Buckwalter, trans.), Martin Bucer: A Reformed and
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
Ryan Noha speaks about many excellent used books we have recently added to our online store. Among them are first editions of Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism and The Virgin Birth
Our resident book hound, Ryan Noha, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.
Select Titles:
Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Resurrection and Redemption: A
Camden Bucey reviews Yves Congar’s The Meaning of Tradition.
Participants: Camden Bucey
Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey speak about a newly published set of the Bible designed to enhance readability. The ESV Reader’s Bible, six-volume set. For a limited time, you can
We speak about two biblical theological titles from InterVarsity Press including John Goldingay’s Biblical Theology: The God of the Christian Scriptures and Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth by Peter Lau
We introduce two new books from InterVarsity Press: Created and Creating: A Biblical Theology of Culture by William Edgar and Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition: A Systematic Introduction by Craig Bartholomew.
Ministry in the body of Christ is trying. We face many challenges as we battle the enemy and the flesh. While some shrink before the battle, others dive in irresponsibly
A. G. Sertillanges’s The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods is a brilliant work on the life of the mind. Balancing definition, practical tips, and warnings against pitfalls, Sertillanges sets a course for
Jim Cassidy provides notices of several significant recent books.
Christopher Holmes, The Holy Spirit
Thomas Schreiner, Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification
David VanDrunen, God’s Glory Alone
Oliver Crisp and Fred
Jared Oliphint speaks about Crossway’s new ESV journaling bible, interleaved edition, which includes entire blank pages in between the pages of Scripture. This is a perfect edition for writing notes,
Camden Bucey and Erica Bucey discuss The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New, an illustrated systematic theology for children. Written by experienced children’s author Marty Machowski, The Ology is an excellent
Darryl Hart reviews Awakening the Evangelical Mind: An Intellectual History of the Neo-Evangelical Movement written by Owen Strachan and published by Zondervan. Hart is Visiting Professor of History at Hillsdale College
Camden Bucey and Jonathan Brack discuss Douglas Wilson’s book, Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf (Crossway), a helpful volume to introduce readers to several key writers of
Reformed Media Review turn their attention beyond our typical discussions about theological books to speak about podcasts. Reformed Forum has been producing podcasts since 2008. But we’re not merely producers, we love to
Erica Bucey reviews God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies written by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb and illustrated by Trish Mahoney. This book
Erica Bucey reviews The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden written by Kevin DeYoung and illustrated by Don Clark. This book is unique in
Jared Oliphint and Nathan Shannon discuss Brian Leftow’s God and Necessity (Oxford University Press). In this volume, Leftow seeks to offer a metaphysic of modality. This leads him into a discussion
Jeff Waddington introduces several new or recent books, includes titles on Junius, Jonathan Edwards, and Cornelius Van Til.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington
Jared Oliphint reviews Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract Objects, edited by Paul Gould.
Participants:
Jim Cassidy reviews Two Views on the Doctrine of the Trinity (Zondervan) Stephen Holmes, Paul Molnar, Thomas McCall, and Paul Fiddes.
Jim Cassidy reviews Biblical Theology: The Common Grace Covenants by Jeffrey Niehaus (Weaver Book Company).
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way, by J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett, published by Baker Books.
Participants: Camden
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey introduce Christification: A Lutheran Approach to Theosis, by Jordan Cooper,
Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey explore the latest version of Logos Bible Software discussing new features and personal use cases. Here are just a few of the new features:
The
Jared Oliphint reviews Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by Ken Perszyk. Book review mentioned: link
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint
Camden Bucey reviews One with Christ: An Evangelical Theology of Salvation by Marcus Peter Johnson.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim
On this episode, Jim Cassidy reviews The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More than a Memory (Mentor, 2013) by Richard C. Barcellos. Barcellos seeks to demonstrate that the Lord’s
K. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package.
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Jim Cassidy reviews The Bonhoeffer Reader (Fortress Press) edited by Clifford Green and Michael DeJonge. From the Publisher: For the first time, a representative collection of all Bonhoeffer’s
In this episode, Camden Bucey reviews The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs (Zondervan) by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert. Traeger and
On this episode Camden Bucey reviews What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done (Zondervan) by Matt Perman. This is an excellent book about Christian
Jim Cassidy reviews Christology, Ancient and Modern: Explorations in Constructive Dogmatics (Zondervan) edited by Oliver Crisp and Fred Sanders.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction (Zondervan) by Michael F. Bird.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples (Zondervan) by Michael Horton. The publisher writes:
Pilgrim Theology is based—in part—on the much larger The Christian Faith, although it is no
Jim Cassidy reviews So Pastor, What’s Your Point? by Dennis Prutow, Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The book gives practical counsel on preaching combined with
Jim Cassidy reviews Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment. The book contains contributions from Robert Wilken, James Dunn, Thomas Schreiner, and Michael Barber.
Participants:
Dr. K. Scott Oliphint reviews Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son by Brannon Ellis and published by Oxford University Press. In this excellent volume, Ellis investigates the
James Dolezal, part-time professor of Theology and Church History at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, reviews God Is Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion by Rob Lister.
Daniel Schrock reviews Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation by James K. A. Smith. In this first book of what is planned as a three-book set, Smith describes the
Jason Pickard reviews Classical Christian Doctrine: Introducing the Essentials of the Ancient Faith by Ronald E. Heine and published by Baker Academic.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jason Pickard
In this episode, Jeff Waddington covers God Is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards by William M. Schweitzer and published by T&T Clark.
Jim Cassidy reviews Better Than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective by Richard Barcellos.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
In this episode, Carlton Wynne reviews In Defense of the Descent by Daniel Hyde. In the book, Hyde seeks to explain and defend an orthodox understanding the Apostles’ Creed when it claims
Rev. Carlton Wynne reviews Trinity and Organism: Towards a New Reading of Herman Bavinck’s Organic Motif by James Eglinton and published by T&T Clark. Eglinton demonstrates how Herman Bavinck connected doctrines
Camden Bucey and David Owen Filson speak about several new books, and journal, and one interesting out-of-print title.
Links
The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
Reclaiming the Psalter: Praying
David Filson reviews Matthew Levering’s recent book, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works. For thoughtful students of Church History and Historical Theology, who may
Jonathan Brack reviews The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault and published by Solid Ground Christian Books. This is a helpful treatment of historic Reformed credo-baptist arguments.
Jonathan Brack reviews Popologetics: Popular Culture in Christian Perspective by Ted Turnau, a book on apologetics in the midst of pop culture.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jonathan Brack
Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy review Chris Brauns’ book Bound Together: How We Are Tied to Others in Good and Bad Choices published by Zondervan. This book is a welcome and
Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy speak about William Edgar’s book Schaeffer on the Christian Life: Countercultural Spirituality published by Crossway. William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary, draws from his extensive
Jim Cassidy speaks about Kingdoms Apart: Engaging the Two Kingdoms Perspective, edited by Ryan C. McIlhenny. In this collection of essays, Neo-Calvinist scholars address issues on which they differ with R2K
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey introduce several recent titles worth mentioning.
Stephen R. Holmes, Quest for the Trinity: The Doctrine of God in Scripture, History and Modernity
G. R.
In this episode, we review Christosis: Pauline Soteriology in Light of Deification in Irenaeus and Cyril of Alexandria by Ben C. Blackwell and published by Mohr Siebeck. Dr. Blackwell is
Listen as Jeff Waddington reviews B. B. Warfield’s Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship by David P. Smith and published by Pickwick. Smith seeks to correct the perception that Warfield relies upon a
In this episode, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy discuss the 2012 issue of the Confessional Presbyterian Journal. The issue contains two highlights. The first is the articles section which consists
In this episode Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy discuss the Fall 2012 issue of the Westminster Theological Journal. Of special interest is the article by Jim Scott on Machen and
Jonathan Brack reviews Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum. Jonathan has also written a review of the book for Reformation21.org.
R. C. Sproul, Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism published by Reformation Trust, 130 pages, hardcover. Publisher’s Description: In recent years, some evangelical Protestant leaders have signed statements
In this episode, we review Sam Allberry’s Lifted: Experiencing the Resurrection Life published by P&R Publishing. Publisher’s Description: For many people the resurrection is a nice thing to believe in;
Jazz pianist Pamela York speaks about her new album, Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals. Pamela discusses the tracks on the album, the relationship of traditional structure to creativity,
In this episode, we review James E. McGoldrick’s Presbyterian and Reformed Churches: A Global History published by Reformation Heritage Books. Publisher’s Description: In 1905, Westminster Press published History of the Presbyterian
Mark Jones and Jared Oliphint speak about Tullian Tchividjian’s Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Rev. Tchividjian is pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale and blogs at the
Jim and Camden speak about several new offerings from Naphtali Press. But a majority of the discussion focused on the latest issue of The Confessional Presbyterian Journal. The journal is a
Reformed Media Review speaks about pastoral searches and transitions from The Gospel Coalition 2011 National Conference in Chicago, IL. The conference held a panel discussion to treat the topic of
Nathan Shannon reviews Merold Westphal’s book Whose Christianity? Which Interpretation? Philosophical Hermeneutics for the Church.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Nate Shannon
Reformed Media Review returns for a brief discussion of some of the best reformed books of 2010.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
Chris Bolt from Choosing Hats discusses presuppositional apologetics.
Participants: Chris Bolt, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
Representatives from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals visit to speak about the Princeton Conference on Reformed Theology (PrCRT) series. The conference titled The Glory of Christ in all of Scripture
Painters David Campbell and Sabina Tichindeleanu visit the program to discuss modern art.
Participants: Camden Bucey, David Campbell, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack,
The Church stands at the beginning of a new technological frontier. Along with great opportunities come new challenges. Today the panel discusses mobile applications, intellectual property, and exciting news regarding
Reformed Media Review had the privilege of interviewing Don Reid, former lead singer of the award winning country music group the Statler Brothers, about his involvement in that group and
Carl Trueman visits the program to discuss his much anticipated book Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative. Relishing the outsider role, Englishman Trueman provides a helpful critique regarding the current
Accomplished jazz pianist Pamela York visits the program to discuss jazz music and its relation to Christianity. Pamela’s two albums, The Way of Time and Blue York are currently available
Christian portraiture artist Mike Mahon joins the panel to discuss a Christian view of the arts. Mike is a southwest artist and elder in the Rio Rancho Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Andrew Moody visits the Reformed Media Review to discuss Reformation Art, a website he runs that gives people access to a variety of reformed artwork. Andrew is a minister in
Jim Cassidy and Jeff Waddington discuss the Ligonier National Conference, resources from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and multi-site churches. post photo by David Kohlmeyer
Participants: Jeff Waddington, Jim
James Dolezal reviews a new book from Russell L. Friedman, Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal
Bob LaRocca and Jared Oliphint lead a critical discussion of John Franke’s book Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth. Franke argues plurality and diversity are intrinsic elements of Christianity as
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.
Nick Batzig and Jeff Waddington speak about Francis Chan’s Crazy Love, Augustine’s De Trinitatae and Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo.
Participants: Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig
The crew discusses current audio and video resources, and even software that will prove useful to the student of reformed theology. post photo by swishphotos
Participants: Camden Bucey,
Jim Cassidy and Glen Clary cover the week’s book news. Glen mentions The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, vol. 7: Our Own
Jared Oliphint leads a review discussion of God Is Great, God Is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible. Jared recently reviewed the book for TGCReviews.com. The book
Bob LaRocca details the critical realism found in the first few chapters of N.T. Wright’s The New Testament and the People of God. Christ the Center has spoken about Wright’s
The panel continues to examine the theological foundations for engaging culture.
Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
The panel examines the theological foundations for engaging culture.
Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
On this episode, we revisit David Bazan’s album Curse Your Branches. This time around we focus on our apologetic foundations and make explicit some our our methodology and principial concerns.
The panel takes a critical look at David Bazan’s album Curse Your Branches. Bazan is perhaps most noted for founding the indie band Pedro the Lion, a group that gained
Join us today for a discussion of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a documentary on the acceptance (or lack thereof) of intelligent design in academia.
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The Reformed Media Review crew discusses Avatar, the much anticipated movie from James Cameron. Not only a visually stunning and action-packed film, Avatar makes several important statements and invokes many
Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey discuss several new and forthcoming books and interact with Brit Hume’s recent comments. Recently on FoxNews, Hume offered Tiger Woods advice in the form of
Camden, Jonathan and Jared chat about books on apologetics.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
Camden, Jared and Jonathan critically review the DVD Collision: Is Christianity Good for the World?, a documentary of the debates between Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson.
Participants: Camden Bucey
James Dolezal discusses books by Gregory Doolan and Edith Stein on God’s simplicity.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Nick Batzig
Nick Batzig, Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey discuss the usual book news.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig
Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey play clips of Keith Olberman, R.C. Sproul and The Onion. The clips provide fodder for a discussion that touches on Christianity and politics, presuppositional apologetics,
Jeff and Camden discuss new books including The Betrayal by Douglas Bond, the 1541 French edition of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, Greg Bahnsen’s Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated and Defended,
We discuss several new and forthcoming books and comment on two audio clips. The first comes from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and touches on Galileo’s relationship to the
James, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington
Today we take calls on the subject of “What got you started in reformed theology?” We speak with several guests on the phone and in the chat room about the
Jeff, Nick and Camden discuss new books from Steve Nichols, Eric Brandt and J. Todd Billings and get into a discussion of natural law. View the wiki entry for this
We have the usual book news and then provide an overview of the union with Christ discussion complete with a bibliography for those interested in reading more on the subject.
Today James reviews Concise Reformed Dogmatics by Van Genderen and Velema. In addition the panel mentions several new books.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff
On this episode Jeff and Camden touch on John Selderhuis’ John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life and T. David Gordon’s Why Johnny Can’t Preach along with several other new and forthcoming
The panel discusses Douglas Kelly’s Systematic Theology: Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in the Light of the Church , Soul searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of
In this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Jim reviews Orthodox and Modern: Studies in the Theology of Karl Barth by Bruce McCormack. We also look at the Oxford handbooks
On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander’s From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth and we discuss
On this week’s show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier.
Participants: Camden Bucey,
The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online. We’ve split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get
Jeff Waddington reviews Jonathan Edwards and the Immediacy of God by John Carrick. Jonathan Edwards is one of the outstanding figures in the history of the Christian church—he was, quite
Jeff Waddington reviews A Goodly Heritage: The Secession of 1834 by Cornelis Pronk. In A Goodly Heritage, Cornelis Pronk surveys the history of the Secession of 1834, beginning with the
Jim Cassidy discusses Therefore the Truth I Speak: Scottish Theology, 1500–1700 by Donald Macleod. The Scottish church was forever altered by the arrival of the Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Lane Tipton speaks about his new book, Foundations of Covenant Theology, available now through Reformed Forum. Drawing from Genesis 1:1 and subsequent biblical revelation, Lane Tipton argues that before creating
Camden Bucey speaks about Murray Forst Thompson’s tract, The Auburn Betrayal, which provides historical and theological context for the Auburn Affirmation, an important document in early twentieth-century American Presbyterianism. The tract
Durham, James. Commentary on Revelation: Volume 2, Lectures on Chapters 4–11 (Reformation Heritage Books, May 2021). 504 pages. $50.00. Hardcover.Guinness, Os. The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and
DeYoung, Kevin. Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction (Crossway, April 2021). 176 pages. $19.99. Paperback.Gronewoller, Brian. Rhetorical Economy in Augustine’s Theology (Oxford University Press, April
Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton discuss Lefferts A. Loetscher, The Broadening Church: A Study of Theological Issues in the Presbyterian Church Since 1869 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1954). This book
Jim Cassidy reviews Scott Swain, The Trinity: An Introduction (Crossway) From the Publisher The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The eternal God existing
Jim Cassidy reviews Gerald Bray, The Attributes of God: An Introduction (Crossway) From the Publisher How can we (created beings) know God (the Creator)? Throughout history, the church has recognized
The following books are on our radar for April 15, 2021. Greidanus, Sidney. Preaching Christ from Leviticus: Foundations for Expository Sermons (Eerdmans, March 2021). 344 pages. $35.00. Paperback.Ryken, Leland and Mathes,
The following books are on our radar for April 8, 2021. Barrett, Matthew. Simply Trinity: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit (Baker, March 2021). 368 pages. $24.99. Paperback. Van Dam, Cornelis. In
These are the books on our radar for April 1, 2021. Kuyper, Abraham. On Business and Economics (Lexham; Acton Institute, February 2021). From the Abraham Kuyper Collected Works in Public Theology
Whether you are a scholar, pastor, theological student, Bible study teacher, or someone engaged in serious personal study, it is critical to document your sources. Regrettably, most people don’t do this well.
Ryan Noha brings his collection of Van Til books to the studio for show-and-tell. Join us for a surreal Reformed home shopping network experience. This was recorded in the summer
In this review, we consider CM, Christian Meditation: What the Bible Teaches about Meditation and Spiritual Excercises by Edmund P. Clowney and published by Regent College Publishing. Writing in 1977,
A Book on Notetaking? It’s Not What You Might Expect Amazon showed me Sönke Ahrens’s How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking –
We briefly summarize and review Michael A. G. Haykin, “‘The Best Friend in the Worst Time’: Pandemics in Church History” The Banner of Truth Magazine, No. 689, February 2021, pp.
Camden Bucey reviews Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters (IVP Academic, 2020) by Dr. Sandra L. Richter, the Robert H. Gundry Chair of
Danny Olinger and Camden Bucey discuss Graham Greene’s novel, The Power and the Glory, which raises many questions about the nature of faith, ordination, and the sacraments through the lens
Jim Cassidy discusses two recent publications from Lexham Press. In Challenging the Spirit of Modernity: A Study of Groen van Prinsterer’s Unbelief and Revolution, Harry Van Dyke places Groen van
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
In this episode, we speak to David Woollin of Reformation Heritage Books about several new and exciting projects from the publisher.
Participants: Camden Bucey, David Woollin,
While at the Shepherds Conference Rob was able to talk with John Rawlinson from Banner of Truth. John talks about how Banner was an influence on his life from childhood. He introduces some great
While at the Shepherds Conference Rob was able to talk with Matthew Robinson from Media Gratiae. They were able to discuss how Media Gratiae was started as well as a
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
Camden and Erica Bucey discuss several helpful books for parents as they disciple their children and women in a variety of study group settings. They offer brief notices of several
Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha serve brief notice on several new books from P&R Publishing and a worthwhile biography.
Martin Greschat (Stephen E. Buckwalter, trans.), Martin Bucer: A Reformed and
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books that have been added to our online store.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Ryan Noha
Ryan Noha speaks about many excellent used books we have recently added to our online store. Among them are first editions of Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism and The Virgin Birth
Our resident book hound, Ryan Noha, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.
Select Titles:
Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Resurrection and Redemption: A
Camden Bucey reviews Yves Congar’s The Meaning of Tradition.
Participants: Camden Bucey
Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey speak about a newly published set of the Bible designed to enhance readability. The ESV Reader’s Bible, six-volume set. For a limited time, you can
We speak about two biblical theological titles from InterVarsity Press including John Goldingay’s Biblical Theology: The God of the Christian Scriptures and Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth by Peter Lau
We introduce two new books from InterVarsity Press: Created and Creating: A Biblical Theology of Culture by William Edgar and Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition: A Systematic Introduction by Craig Bartholomew.
Ministry in the body of Christ is trying. We face many challenges as we battle the enemy and the flesh. While some shrink before the battle, others dive in irresponsibly
A. G. Sertillanges’s The Intellectual Life: Its Spirit, Conditions, Methods is a brilliant work on the life of the mind. Balancing definition, practical tips, and warnings against pitfalls, Sertillanges sets a course for
Jim Cassidy provides notices of several significant recent books.
Christopher Holmes, The Holy Spirit
Thomas Schreiner, Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification
David VanDrunen, God’s Glory Alone
Oliver Crisp and Fred
Jared Oliphint speaks about Crossway’s new ESV journaling bible, interleaved edition, which includes entire blank pages in between the pages of Scripture. This is a perfect edition for writing notes,
Camden Bucey and Erica Bucey discuss The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New, an illustrated systematic theology for children. Written by experienced children’s author Marty Machowski, The Ology is an excellent
Darryl Hart reviews Awakening the Evangelical Mind: An Intellectual History of the Neo-Evangelical Movement written by Owen Strachan and published by Zondervan. Hart is Visiting Professor of History at Hillsdale College
Camden Bucey and Jonathan Brack discuss Douglas Wilson’s book, Writers to Read: Nine Names That Belong on Your Bookshelf (Crossway), a helpful volume to introduce readers to several key writers of
Reformed Media Review turn their attention beyond our typical discussions about theological books to speak about podcasts. Reformed Forum has been producing podcasts since 2008. But we’re not merely producers, we love to
Erica Bucey reviews God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies written by Justin Holcomb and Lindsey Holcomb and illustrated by Trish Mahoney. This book
Erica Bucey reviews The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden written by Kevin DeYoung and illustrated by Don Clark. This book is unique in
Jared Oliphint and Nathan Shannon discuss Brian Leftow’s God and Necessity (Oxford University Press). In this volume, Leftow seeks to offer a metaphysic of modality. This leads him into a discussion
Jeff Waddington introduces several new or recent books, includes titles on Junius, Jonathan Edwards, and Cornelius Van Til.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington
Jared Oliphint reviews Beyond the Control of God? Six Views on the Problem of God and Abstract Objects, edited by Paul Gould.
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Jim Cassidy reviews Two Views on the Doctrine of the Trinity (Zondervan) Stephen Holmes, Paul Molnar, Thomas McCall, and Paul Fiddes.
Jim Cassidy reviews Biblical Theology: The Common Grace Covenants by Jeffrey Niehaus (Weaver Book Company).
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way, by J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett, published by Baker Books.
Participants: Camden
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey introduce Christification: A Lutheran Approach to Theosis, by Jordan Cooper,
Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey explore the latest version of Logos Bible Software discussing new features and personal use cases. Here are just a few of the new features:
The
Jared Oliphint reviews Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, edited by Ken Perszyk. Book review mentioned: link
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint
Camden Bucey reviews One with Christ: An Evangelical Theology of Salvation by Marcus Peter Johnson.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim
On this episode, Jim Cassidy reviews The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More than a Memory (Mentor, 2013) by Richard C. Barcellos. Barcellos seeks to demonstrate that the Lord’s
K. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package.
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Jim Cassidy reviews The Bonhoeffer Reader (Fortress Press) edited by Clifford Green and Michael DeJonge. From the Publisher: For the first time, a representative collection of all Bonhoeffer’s
In this episode, Camden Bucey reviews The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs (Zondervan) by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert. Traeger and
On this episode Camden Bucey reviews What’s Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things Done (Zondervan) by Matt Perman. This is an excellent book about Christian
Jim Cassidy reviews Christology, Ancient and Modern: Explorations in Constructive Dogmatics (Zondervan) edited by Oliver Crisp and Fred Sanders.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction (Zondervan) by Michael F. Bird.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
Jim Cassidy reviews Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples (Zondervan) by Michael Horton. The publisher writes:
Pilgrim Theology is based—in part—on the much larger The Christian Faith, although it is no
Jim Cassidy reviews So Pastor, What’s Your Point? by Dennis Prutow, Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The book gives practical counsel on preaching combined with
Jim Cassidy reviews Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment. The book contains contributions from Robert Wilken, James Dunn, Thomas Schreiner, and Michael Barber.
Participants:
Dr. K. Scott Oliphint reviews Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son by Brannon Ellis and published by Oxford University Press. In this excellent volume, Ellis investigates the
James Dolezal, part-time professor of Theology and Church History at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, reviews God Is Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion by Rob Lister.
Daniel Schrock reviews Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation by James K. A. Smith. In this first book of what is planned as a three-book set, Smith describes the
Jason Pickard reviews Classical Christian Doctrine: Introducing the Essentials of the Ancient Faith by Ronald E. Heine and published by Baker Academic.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jason Pickard
In this episode, Jeff Waddington covers God Is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards by William M. Schweitzer and published by T&T Clark.
Jim Cassidy reviews Better Than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective by Richard Barcellos.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
In this episode, Carlton Wynne reviews In Defense of the Descent by Daniel Hyde. In the book, Hyde seeks to explain and defend an orthodox understanding the Apostles’ Creed when it claims
Rev. Carlton Wynne reviews Trinity and Organism: Towards a New Reading of Herman Bavinck’s Organic Motif by James Eglinton and published by T&T Clark. Eglinton demonstrates how Herman Bavinck connected doctrines
Camden Bucey and David Owen Filson speak about several new books, and journal, and one interesting out-of-print title.
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Reclaiming the Psalter: Praying
David Filson reviews Matthew Levering’s recent book, The Theology of Augustine: An Introductory Guide to His Most Important Works. For thoughtful students of Church History and Historical Theology, who may
Jonathan Brack reviews The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault and published by Solid Ground Christian Books. This is a helpful treatment of historic Reformed credo-baptist arguments.
Jonathan Brack reviews Popologetics: Popular Culture in Christian Perspective by Ted Turnau, a book on apologetics in the midst of pop culture.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jonathan Brack
Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy review Chris Brauns’ book Bound Together: How We Are Tied to Others in Good and Bad Choices published by Zondervan. This book is a welcome and
Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy speak about William Edgar’s book Schaeffer on the Christian Life: Countercultural Spirituality published by Crossway. William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary, draws from his extensive
Jim Cassidy speaks about Kingdoms Apart: Engaging the Two Kingdoms Perspective, edited by Ryan C. McIlhenny. In this collection of essays, Neo-Calvinist scholars address issues on which they differ with R2K
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey introduce several recent titles worth mentioning.
Stephen R. Holmes, Quest for the Trinity: The Doctrine of God in Scripture, History and Modernity
G. R.
In this episode, we review Christosis: Pauline Soteriology in Light of Deification in Irenaeus and Cyril of Alexandria by Ben C. Blackwell and published by Mohr Siebeck. Dr. Blackwell is
Listen as Jeff Waddington reviews B. B. Warfield’s Scientifically Constructive Theological Scholarship by David P. Smith and published by Pickwick. Smith seeks to correct the perception that Warfield relies upon a
In this episode, Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy discuss the 2012 issue of the Confessional Presbyterian Journal. The issue contains two highlights. The first is the articles section which consists
In this episode Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy discuss the Fall 2012 issue of the Westminster Theological Journal. Of special interest is the article by Jim Scott on Machen and
Jonathan Brack reviews Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum. Jonathan has also written a review of the book for Reformation21.org.
R. C. Sproul, Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism published by Reformation Trust, 130 pages, hardcover. Publisher’s Description: In recent years, some evangelical Protestant leaders have signed statements
In this episode, we review Sam Allberry’s Lifted: Experiencing the Resurrection Life published by P&R Publishing. Publisher’s Description: For many people the resurrection is a nice thing to believe in;
Jazz pianist Pamela York speaks about her new album, Lay Down This World: Hymns and Spirituals. Pamela discusses the tracks on the album, the relationship of traditional structure to creativity,
In this episode, we review James E. McGoldrick’s Presbyterian and Reformed Churches: A Global History published by Reformation Heritage Books. Publisher’s Description: In 1905, Westminster Press published History of the Presbyterian
Mark Jones and Jared Oliphint speak about Tullian Tchividjian’s Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Rev. Tchividjian is pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale and blogs at the
Jim and Camden speak about several new offerings from Naphtali Press. But a majority of the discussion focused on the latest issue of The Confessional Presbyterian Journal. The journal is a
Reformed Media Review speaks about pastoral searches and transitions from The Gospel Coalition 2011 National Conference in Chicago, IL. The conference held a panel discussion to treat the topic of
Nathan Shannon reviews Merold Westphal’s book Whose Christianity? Which Interpretation? Philosophical Hermeneutics for the Church.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Nate Shannon
Reformed Media Review returns for a brief discussion of some of the best reformed books of 2010.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
Chris Bolt from Choosing Hats discusses presuppositional apologetics.
Participants: Chris Bolt, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
Representatives from the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals visit to speak about the Princeton Conference on Reformed Theology (PrCRT) series. The conference titled The Glory of Christ in all of Scripture
Painters David Campbell and Sabina Tichindeleanu visit the program to discuss modern art.
Participants: Camden Bucey, David Campbell, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack,
The Church stands at the beginning of a new technological frontier. Along with great opportunities come new challenges. Today the panel discusses mobile applications, intellectual property, and exciting news regarding
Reformed Media Review had the privilege of interviewing Don Reid, former lead singer of the award winning country music group the Statler Brothers, about his involvement in that group and
Carl Trueman visits the program to discuss his much anticipated book Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative. Relishing the outsider role, Englishman Trueman provides a helpful critique regarding the current
Accomplished jazz pianist Pamela York visits the program to discuss jazz music and its relation to Christianity. Pamela’s two albums, The Way of Time and Blue York are currently available
Christian portraiture artist Mike Mahon joins the panel to discuss a Christian view of the arts. Mike is a southwest artist and elder in the Rio Rancho Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
Andrew Moody visits the Reformed Media Review to discuss Reformation Art, a website he runs that gives people access to a variety of reformed artwork. Andrew is a minister in
Jim Cassidy and Jeff Waddington discuss the Ligonier National Conference, resources from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and multi-site churches. post photo by David Kohlmeyer
Participants: Jeff Waddington, Jim
James Dolezal reviews a new book from Russell L. Friedman, Medieval Trinitarian Thought from Aquinas to Ockham.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal
Bob LaRocca and Jared Oliphint lead a critical discussion of John Franke’s book Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth. Franke argues plurality and diversity are intrinsic elements of Christianity as
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.
Nick Batzig and Jeff Waddington speak about Francis Chan’s Crazy Love, Augustine’s De Trinitatae and Anselm’s Cur Deus Homo.
Participants: Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig
The crew discusses current audio and video resources, and even software that will prove useful to the student of reformed theology. post photo by swishphotos
Participants: Camden Bucey,
Jim Cassidy and Glen Clary cover the week’s book news. Glen mentions The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church, vol. 7: Our Own
Jared Oliphint leads a review discussion of God Is Great, God Is Good: Why Believing in God Is Reasonable & Responsible. Jared recently reviewed the book for TGCReviews.com. The book
Bob LaRocca details the critical realism found in the first few chapters of N.T. Wright’s The New Testament and the People of God. Christ the Center has spoken about Wright’s
The panel continues to examine the theological foundations for engaging culture.
Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
The panel examines the theological foundations for engaging culture.
Participants: Bob LaRocca, Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
On this episode, we revisit David Bazan’s album Curse Your Branches. This time around we focus on our apologetic foundations and make explicit some our our methodology and principial concerns.
The panel takes a critical look at David Bazan’s album Curse Your Branches. Bazan is perhaps most noted for founding the indie band Pedro the Lion, a group that gained
Join us today for a discussion of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a documentary on the acceptance (or lack thereof) of intelligent design in academia.
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The Reformed Media Review crew discusses Avatar, the much anticipated movie from James Cameron. Not only a visually stunning and action-packed film, Avatar makes several important statements and invokes many
Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey discuss several new and forthcoming books and interact with Brit Hume’s recent comments. Recently on FoxNews, Hume offered Tiger Woods advice in the form of
Camden, Jonathan and Jared chat about books on apologetics.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
Camden, Jared and Jonathan critically review the DVD Collision: Is Christianity Good for the World?, a documentary of the debates between Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson.
Participants: Camden Bucey
James Dolezal discusses books by Gregory Doolan and Edith Stein on God’s simplicity.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Nick Batzig
Nick Batzig, Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey discuss the usual book news.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig
Jeff Waddington and Camden Bucey play clips of Keith Olberman, R.C. Sproul and The Onion. The clips provide fodder for a discussion that touches on Christianity and politics, presuppositional apologetics,
Jeff and Camden discuss new books including The Betrayal by Douglas Bond, the 1541 French edition of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion, Greg Bahnsen’s Presuppositional Apologetics: Stated and Defended,
We discuss several new and forthcoming books and comment on two audio clips. The first comes from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and touches on Galileo’s relationship to the
James, Jeff and Camden discuss various books dealing with the doctrine of God, sometimes called theology proper.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington
Today we take calls on the subject of “What got you started in reformed theology?” We speak with several guests on the phone and in the chat room about the
Jeff, Nick and Camden discuss new books from Steve Nichols, Eric Brandt and J. Todd Billings and get into a discussion of natural law. View the wiki entry for this
We have the usual book news and then provide an overview of the union with Christ discussion complete with a bibliography for those interested in reading more on the subject.
Today James reviews Concise Reformed Dogmatics by Van Genderen and Velema. In addition the panel mentions several new books.
Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff
On this episode Jeff and Camden touch on John Selderhuis’ John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life and T. David Gordon’s Why Johnny Can’t Preach along with several other new and forthcoming
The panel discusses Douglas Kelly’s Systematic Theology: Grounded in Holy Scripture and Understood in the Light of the Church , Soul searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of
In this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Jim reviews Orthodox and Modern: Studies in the Theology of Karl Barth by Bruce McCormack. We also look at the Oxford handbooks
On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander’s From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth and we discuss
On this week’s show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier.
Participants: Camden Bucey,
The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online. We’ve split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get
In this episode, we explore the biblical and historical foundations of Presbyterian church government through the lens of the three-office view—minister, ruling elder, and deacon. Joining us are two distinguished
In this special episode of Christ the Center, we commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) with special guests Dr. Maynard Koerner and Wayne
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Nicholas G. Piotrowski to discuss his book, Return from Exile and the Renewal of God’s People (Crossway). Throughout our conversation, Dr. Piotrowski unpacks the
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we a conclude our
