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Drs. Peter Lee and Tommy Keene are finally getting to co-teach a class. In preparation for Covenant Theology, they sit down to talk about the nature of covenant in Scripture and why it's important.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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The Public Theology of Abraham Kuyper (ft. Vincent Bacote)
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Episode 198. The Public Theology of Abraham Kuyper (ft. Vincent Bacote)We are pleased to share this recent lecture with you! Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College, recently taught a class for us and delivered this public lecture, analyzing the life and influence of Abrah…
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Listener Questions: What was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?
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Episode 197. What was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?This week we dive into the RTS mailbag. In 2 Cor. 12 Paul talks about a "revelation" that he received from Jesus: "my grace is sufficient for you." It's a challenging text for a number of reasons, not the least of which is identifying the "thorn" in question. How did Paul's conversation take place? Wh…
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Pentecost: A Discussion with Dick Gaffin and Nancy Guthrie
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Episode 196: Pentecost: A Discussion with Dick Gaffin and Nancy GuthrieThis week we have a crossover episode with Conversations on the Bible with Nancy Guthrie. In this discussion with Nancy and Dr. Richard Gaffin and Tommy Keene, we discuss the significance of Pentecost within the narrative of Acts, in Redemptive History, and in the life of the ch…
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shoRTS: Bavinck and the Psychical (not just noetic!) Effects of Sin (ft. Gray Sutanto)
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In this Summer shoRTS episode, Gray Sutanto sits down to talk to us about his two contributions to the recently published *Ruined Sinners to Reclaim,* edited by David and Jonathan Gibson. It's a fascinating expansion of the traditional doctrine of the noetic effects of sin and the corresponding grace that we find in Christ Jesus.…
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Was Acts 15 the first presbytery meeting? (Tough Texts! Episode 13)
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Episode 195. Was Acts 15 the first presbytery meeting? (Tough Texts! Episode 13)The work of the church doesn't always feel glamorous. Our culture values individualism, freedom of conscience, and authenticity; it's also suspicious of institutions and matters of polity and order. Is there wisdom to be found in committees and councils? In this episode…
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Bavinck and Advanced Studies at RTS Washington (w/ Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney)
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Episode 193: Bavinck and Advanced Studies at RTS Washington (w/ Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney)We are joined with two of our students from our Advanced Studies initiative at RTS Washington, Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney, both of him recently presented papers at the Abraham Kuyper conference. They talk to use about the details of their re…
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How can the unbeliever "know God" (Rom. 1:18ff) (Tough Texts! Episode 12)
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Episode 193: How does the unbeliever "know God" (Rom. 1:18ff)? (Tough Texts! Episode 12)Returning to our "tough texts" series, this week we considered Romans 1:18-25. It's a challenging text for many reasons, but in particular we are discuss what this reveals about the unbeliever's knowledge of God. How do they know God, and what exactly does that …
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"For Thine is the Kingdom" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 9)
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Episode 192. "For Thine is the Kingdom" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 9)The conclusion of the Lord's prayer redirects our thoughts to the God-centeredness of the Kingdom, and the posture of dependence in prayer. We also discuss the text-critical issues with this last line of the prayer and the place of the prayer in church liturgy.More about RTS: rts.ed…
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"Lead us not Into Temptation" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 8)
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Episode 191. "Lead us not into Temptation" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 8)With this, the last petition of the Lord's Prayer, our Lord teaches us how to live faithfully in the world. What's the relationship between testing and temptation? How are we "kept" as we struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil? Join us for this penultimate episode i…
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"And Forgive us our Debts" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 7)
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Episode 190. "And Forgive us our Debts" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 7)Jesus tells us to pray not only for our physical needs, but also our spiritual ones. In this episode we discuss how to best translate the word "debts," why Jesus uses that word instead of "sins" or "transgressions," and the importance of forgiving others even as we pray for ourselve…
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"Give us today our daily bread" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 6)
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Episode 189. Thy Will be Done. Lord's Prayer Part 5Jesus turns from our prayer for God to prayer for ourselves, and we begin with "bread." Clearly bread means more than just bread, but what exactly? Today we discuss what this petition teaches us about ourselves, about our need for one another, and about our posture in prayer. Also: Gray has some th…
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"Thy Will be Done" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 5)
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Episode 188. Thy Will be Done. Lord's Prayer Part 5We round out our discussion of the first half of the Lord's Prayer this week by discussing that nature of God's providence. In his wisdom he has chosen to incorporate us, and our prayers, into the working out of his grand design. How does that impact what we pray about? How does it "work" theologic…
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"Thy Kingdom Come" (The Lord's Prayer Part 4)
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Episode 187. Thy Kingdom Come. Lord's Prayer Part 4Jesus comes preaching the Kingdom of God. And he prays for it too. What are we praying for when we pray "thy Kingdom come?" Is this about evangelism, or is the a broader and deeper scope to the kingdom? How does it relate to the New Heavens and the New Earth? More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washin…
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shoRTS: How did we get the Old Testament? (ft. Scott Redd)
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shoRTS: Tommy and Scott sat down mid-January (yes, it's taken awhile to get this one out because we've had so many special guests of late!) to discuss the formation and reliability of the OT. Although the episode wasn't short, our studio participation was! And yet this was a fascinating deep dive into the very complex nature of how we received the …
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"Hallowed be Thy Name" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 3)
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Episode 186. Hallowed Be Thy Name. Lord's Prayer Part 3What does it mean to "hallow" the name of God? If God is already holy, why do we pray for him to make his name holy? This week we discuss the name of God, the way in which it is to be honored, and how this petition embraces everything unique about the Christian religion. More about RTS: rts.edu…
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Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng)
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Episode 185. Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng)Prior to his lecture in our Global Bavinck Scholars series at RTS Washington, Alex Tseng joined us for a far ranging discussion of missions, the Chinese church, the impact of Western Philosophy on Eastern culture, and, of course, Neo-Calvinism.More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses…
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Envisioning a Neo-Calvinist Engagement of Philosophy and Culture in Asia (ft. Alex Tseng)
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We were recently host to Dr. Alex Tseng for our Global Bavinck Scholars series of lectures, and so our podcast this week comes in two parts. First we are please to release Dr. Tseng's lecture.Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck brought insights from the historic Reformed confession of faith to bear on the philosophical trends of his day. What would a s…
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Episode 184: "Our Father"We continue our discussion of the Lord's Prayer this week with the preface. Though not unprecedented, Jesus addressing God as "Father," and encouraging his disciples to do likewise, is significant. It signals a new level of intimacy and corporate identity for the people of God. EPISODE LINKSMore about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/…
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Introduction to the Lord's Prayer (Lord's Prayer Part 1)
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Episode 183: Introduction to the Lord's PrayerWe begin a new series for the new semester: the Lord's Prayer. In this introductory episode we talk about how the Lord's Prayer came to be known as such, how to use it, why it's so important, and what it teaches us about prayer. This short prayer provides us with ample opportunity for theological, histo…
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When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11)
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Episode 181: When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11)There has been debates about the nature and timing of the 1000 year reign of Jesus since the early church. What are our interpretative options? Is this a literal period of history, or is it "just a metaphor?" What should Christians be doing now in light of this tex…
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Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10)
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Episode 180: Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10)When the Israelites go into the land God commands them to devote the inhabitants to destruction. Is this unjust of God? Some have even called it a genocide--is that an accurate description? The profs examine the issue historically and the…
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Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 9)
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Episode 179: Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)?The nativity story is so well known that it may not seem like a tough text; Christians don't notice anything odd about it, and non-Christians just receive it as symbolic or mythological. But these texts each have exegetical, historical, and theological challenges worth pondering. In …
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Can We (and should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 8)
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Episode 178: Can We (and Should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)?Does Jesus cleanse the temple twice? How do we navigate seemingly conflicting accounts of the same event in the Bible? While harmonization may be a necessary step in understanding how the Bible provides "a window" into history, it can also distract us from seeing "the portrait" p…
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Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck)
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Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck)If you want to understand Revelation, you need to be a student of the OT, and particularly the prophets. Matthew Dudreck, associate professor of NT at Reformation Bible College, walks us through how Jeremiah helps us interpret this amazing NT book. EPISODE LINKSMore about RTS: rts.edu/camp…
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Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? (Tough Texts! Episode 7)
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Episode 178: Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? Tough Texts! Episode 7Genesis 6 tells us about the Nephilim, who are somehow associated with the "sons of God" marrying the "daughters of men." Who are all these individuals? Is this a reference to angelic beings? Or is there a more ordinary explanation for what's going on? What does this tell us abou…
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shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet)
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Faculty shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet)Adam is never mentioned in Hebrews and yet the argument of the book makes copious use of an Adamic Christology (similar to that of Paul). Where do we see that emphases and how does it help us better understand the book? Tommy talks with Hebrews scholar Tim Bertolet about about the subj…
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Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? (Tough Texts! Episode 6)
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Episode 177: Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? What does Jesus mean when he says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? Is he speaking hyperbolically? What is the sin against the Spirit? Drs. Redd, Lee, Jeon, and Keene talk about this and related texts alongside the doctrines of perseverance and assurance.EPISODE LI…
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shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman)
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Faculty shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman)Job (along with other OT wisdom literature) is often seen as a challenge for those committed to a redemptive-historical approach to Scripture. Can we read Job in its own original context while also seeing it as a part of God's progressive revelation of His kingdom, fulfilled in Christ?…
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Does Satan get an Origin Story (Isaiah 14)? (Tough Texts! Episode 5)
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Episode 176. Isaiah 14 tells us about a mysterious figure who is judged and condemned. Is that Satan? If not, then where does the Bible tells us about Satan came to power? Did he fall from heaven? Dr. Scott Redd walks us through the OT material on the subject before we head into NT texts and a theological discussion on the matter.…
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shoRTS: Has the Definitive Dogmatic Theology Already Been Written? (ft. Cam Clausing)
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Faculty shoRTS: Has the Definitive Dogmatic Theology Written (ft. Cameron Clausing)With the theological conferences well under way, Dr. Tommy Keene sits down with Dr. Carmeron Clausing to discuss Bavinck's view of the relationship between history and theology. Theology, Cam tells us, is absolute and true, but also constrained and contextualized by …
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The Attentions of Contemporary Theology (ft. Mike Allen)
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Episode 175. We are pleased to bring you a special lecture by Dr. Mike Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Orlando. Dr. Allen spoke to us about the issues and interests in contemporary theology and how they impact our thinking about the Bible and redemption.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Does the Bible Endorse Slavery? (Tough Texts!: Episode 4)
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Episode 174. This week we handle the difficult challenge of the Bible's seeming endorsement of slavery. Why does the OT have commands about slavery? Why do neither Paul nor Peter argue for the end of this unjust institution? We argue that they the theology, ethic, and redemptive movement of the Bible opposes all forms of oppression, including slave…
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Christianity and Science (ft. Cory Brock)
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Episode 173. In this special episode, pastor and scholar Cory Brock shares with us Bavinck's perspective on a Christian view of the sciences. Dr. Brock gave this talk as a part of RTS Washington's Lectures in Neo-Calvinism series.Christianity, according to Bavinck, provides a unique and solid foundation on which scientific criticism can function. D…
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Episode 172. We've covered miracles, but now it's time for the big one: creation. With some fear and trembling the professors talk through the various creation views. Was the world created in six 24-hour days, or are there other options for understanding Genesis 1-2? What are the hermeneutical and theological consequences of each view?…
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Episode 171. In our second episode of this series on tough things to believe in the Bible, we address the miracles. While many accept the miracles at face value, for most moderns the Bibles claims about the miraculous are a non-starter. How should we think about the miracles and why should we believe these things really happened?…
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Inspiration and Interpretation (Tough Texts!: Episode 1)
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Episode 170. We begin a new series with the Fall semester: tough texts. This series will look at "stumbling block" passages of Scripture--ones that are either difficult to interpret or difficult to believe. In this first episode we consider why that is. The doctrine of divine inspiration makes interpretation challenging, but also more rewarding.…
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Bavinck and the Neo-Calvinist Tradition (ft. Cory Brock and Marinus de Jong)
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Episode 169. We had the privilege of speaking with three experts on Bavinck and Neo-Calvinism this week: Drs. Cory Brock, Marinus de Jong, and our own Gray Sutanto. The topics were wonderfully wide-ranging, from the recent translation of Bavinck's *Christianity and Science* to the calling of pastor-scholar and the necessity of contextualization. Jo…
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Self Control (Fruit of the Spirit Part 8)
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Episode 168. The summer is over and we are glad to say that we have finished the race! In this episode we launch into the last of the fruits of the Spirit: self-control. What makes it "Spiritual?" To what extent is it defining all the other fruits? How does it connect with salvation in general, and the Christian Life in particular? Join us as we cl…
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Episode 167. Gentleness isn't a "technique" or "strategy" for winning people to the Gospel. It's not a pragmatic decision. Rather, it is the manner by which Jesus deals with his wayward children, and as such it should characterize our own lives. We discuss how to grow in gentleness without compromising the truth.…
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Faith(fulness) (Fruit of the Spirit Part 6)
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Episode 166. As we discuss faithfulness, the next fruit of the Spirit on our list, we begin with a translation issue: how does faith relate to faithfulness? What does faithfulness look like, not only with respect to God, but to one another? How can we cultivate it in our own lives and minisitries.By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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Episode 165. We continue our discussion of Paul's virtue list by discussing "kindness." What makes this a unique fruit, and how does it exemplify Christ? When should we be kind, and when should we stand for truth? What characterizes a kind person and how is that character helpful to the Kingdom of Christ?…
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Episode 164. Returning to the Fruits of the Spirit this week, the profs open with some interesting theological questions. Will patience be required in heaven? What is the essence of patience? But matters get very practical very quickly because, as Dr. Jeon notes, this fruit is exceptionally challenging in real life.…
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Theological Interpretation of Scripture (ft. Bobby Jamieson)
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Episode 162. Dr. Bobby Jamieson joins our elite "two-timers club" of special guests to speak with us about a relatively recent "school" of Biblical Interpretation, TIS. After defining our terms Bobby talks with us about some of the distinctives of TIS and how a robust exegetical method incorporates history and theology into its process. You can fin…
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The Changing Landscape of Missions in 2023 (ft. Lloyd Kim)
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We welcome Dr. Lloyd Kim back to the podcast with a follow-up discussion on missions. As the head of Mission to the World he is able to provide a uniquely informative and encouraging take on what missions looks like in 2023. We get an update on the PCA's efforts to raise up the next generation of missionaries, and we also talk about what comes afte…
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Personality and Worldview (ft. James Eglinton)
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Episode 160. RTS Washington was pleased to host Dr. James Eglinton on our campus on May 11th. In this special lecture we are introduced to a groundbreaking work by J. H. Bavinck, recently translated by Dr. Eglinton, *Personality and Worldview*. In it we are given a new perspective on worldview, one which encourages us to upgrade from "the compass" …
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Episode 159. What is true biblical peace? Where does it come from and can we possess it in the tumult of everyday life? This week we consider what Paul means by "peace," it's eschatological foundations, and the implications for life in the church. For more about RTS Washington check out our website: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/…
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Episode 158. What considerations should impact your decision to recommend a book? What does an endorsement mean, why are they useful, and what pitfalls should we avoid? This week we discuss how endorsements work both in the academy and the pulpit. For more about RTS Washington check out our website: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/…
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Episode 157. What is Christian joy and why is it "unspeakable?" Is the joy we have something future, or is it possible to have joy in the midst of suffering? Does this mean that our sorrow isn't real? Will heaven make the sad things become untrue? Discuss with us as we continue our discussion of the Fruit of the Spirit.If your interested in Peter's…
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Episode 156. This marks the first episode in a new series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The profs discuss the nature of the fruits, how best to develop them, and why love is the first and foremost mentioned by Paul in Galatians 5. For more about RTS: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/By Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.
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