Theology for the Church: Recent Episodes
Caleb Timothy Lenard
Theology for the Church is an onging collection of classroom teachings from Dr. Caleb Lenard (D.Ed.Min, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as the Equipping Pastor at Grace Life Church in Ankeny Iowa. It hopes to foster serious biblical and theological thinking that is framed by the biblical story, rooted in sound biblical interpretation and applied to the Christian life.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jim Hamilton (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church and Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary to discuss Historic Premillennialism. This is the first installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.
Resources:
- Revisiting The Millennium: An Evening of Eschatology by the Kenwood Institute
- Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches by Jim Hamilton
- With the Clouds of Heaven: The Book of Daniel in Biblical Theology by Jim Hamilton
- Revelation by Tom Schreiner
- The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Viewsedited by Robert Clouse
In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Waldron (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) president of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and professor of systematic theology, to discuss his new book The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View. Together, they focus on the history and hermeneutics of biblical eschatology.
Resources:
- The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial Viewby Sam Waldron
- The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
- Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam Storms
- A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Timesby Kim Riddlebarger
- The Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answersby Dean Davis
- Pauline Eschatology by Geerhardus Vos
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Bobby Jamieson (PhD, Cambridge) senior pastor of Trinty Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to discuss his most recent book Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness. Together they discuss the main idea, purpose, key themes, and interpretive challenges in the book of Ecclesiastes.
Resources:
- Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happinessby Bobby Jamieson
- Ecclesiastes by Craig Bartholomew
- Living Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David Gibson
- Recovering Eden: The Gospel According to Ecclesiastes by Zach Eswine
In this episdoe, Caleb is joined by Richard Pratt Jr. (ThD, Harvard University) president of Third Millennium Ministries, to discuss the book of Joshua. Together they explore the structure, main idea, purpose, key themes, and gospel connections in Joshua.
Resources
- Joshua by Richard Pratt Jr.
- Knowing the Bible: Joshua by Trent Hunter
- Joshua: Strong and Courageous by John Currid
- Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by David Firth
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Randy Johnson (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Wisdom Head at Scholé Christian Tradition, to discuss how classical Christology entails a compatibilist view of free will. In other words, freedom and moral responsibility are compatible with determinism is a necessary consequence of the teaching about Jesus Christ found in Scripture and affirmed in Christian, historical orthodoxy.
Resources:
- The Christological Case for Compatibilism by Randy Johnson
- Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards
- Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
- The Person of Chrsit: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum
- God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christby Stephen Wellum
In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), assistant editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology to discuss the Israel-Christ-Church relationship in biblical theology. Resources
- A Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel by Brent Parker
- Christ Jesus, the True Israel: Progressive Covenantalism on Israel, Christ, and the Church by Brent Parker
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Joshua Greever (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Dean of Seminary Programs & Associate Professor of New Testament, to discuss the new covenant in Christ from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the new covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.
- The New Covenant by Joshua Greever
- The Nature of the New Covenant: A Case Study in Ephesians 2:11-22 by Joshua Greever
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologiesedited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary and Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, to discuss God’s covenant with David from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Davidic covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.
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Resources
- The Davidic Covenant by Jason DeRouchie
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent HunterChrist-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principlesby Graeme Goldsworthy
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by David Schrock (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss the Levitical covenant from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Levitical covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.
Resources
- The Levitical Covenant (Parts I,II, and III) by David Schrock
- Making Sense of Melchizedek Through the Framework of Progressive Covenantalism by Matthew Emadi
- The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of Godby David Schrock
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Thomas Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) Associate Dean for the School of Theology and Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary, to discuss God’s covenant with Moses/Israel from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Mosaic covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.
Resources
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
- 40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Lawby Thomas Schreiner
- Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God by Brian Rosner
- The Law of God by Stephen Wellum
- 3 Reasons Sunday Is Not the Christian Sabbath by Stephen Wellum
- The Law of Moses—The Mosaic Covenant Viewed Through Progressive Covenantalism by Ardel Caneday Parts I and II
- Applying the Law of Moses to the Christian Life by Joshua Greever
- A Progressive Covenantal Perspective: Paul and the Tripartite Division of Moses’s Law by Joshua Greever
- A Progressive Covenantal Perspective: Theonomy and Moses’s Law by Jason DeRouchie
- Relating Moses’s Law to Christians by Jason DeRouchie
- Ethics through Covenant: A Primer on Progressive Covenantalism and Moral Theology (Parts I, II, and III) by Andrew Walker
- Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologiesedited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theologyby Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andrew Naselli
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, to discuss God’s covenant with Abraham from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Abrahamic covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.
Resources
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Counting Stars with Abraham and the Prophets: New Covenant Ecclesiology in OT Perspective by Jason DeRouchie
- Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christby Jason DeRouchie
- God’s Covenant with Abraham by Peter Gentry
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologiesedited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theologyby Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andrew Naselli
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Michael Carlino (PhD Candidate), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Operations Director for the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and Assistant Director for the Mathena Center for Church Revitalization at Southern Seminary, to discuss God’s covenant with Noah from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they show how the Noahic covenant’s placement and role within the larger metanarrative of Scripture by highlighting how it hearkened back to the original creation covenant and looks ahead to the consummation of the new creation at Christ's return.
Resources
- The Noahic Covenant within Progressive Covenantalism Parts I and II by Michael Carlino
- Gender Essentialism in Anthropological, Covenantal, and Christological Perspective by Michael Carlino and Kyle Claunch
- The Creation Covenant According to Progressive Covenantalism: Laying the Right Foundation by Richard Lucas
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Jacksonville to discuss God’s covenant with creation from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they compare and contrast progressive covenantalism with dispensationalism and covenant theology to highlight how the creation covenant is foundational for the rest of the bible.
Resources
- The Creation Covenant According to Progressive Covenantalism: Laying the Right Foundation by Richard Lucas
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christby Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
- Gender Essentialism in Anthropological, Covenantal, and Christological Perspective by Michael Carlino and Kyle Claunch
- Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko
- God and Adam: Reformed Theology & The Creation Covenant by Rowland Ward
- Covenant and Creation: An Old Testament Covenant Theologyby William Dumbrell
- Getting the Garden Right: Adam's Work and God's Rest in Light of Christby Richard Barcellos
- Righteous By Design: Covenantal Merit and Adam's Original Integrityby Harrison Perkins
In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Peter Gentry (PhD, University of Toronto) Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament and Senior Research Fellow at the Text & Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary, to talk about the importance of covenantal relationships in the biblical story. Together, they discuss the similarities and differences between ancient Near Eastern covenants and and modern day contracts with how the Bible defines covenantal relationships before showing how the biblical covenants are more than a unifying theme of Scripture but the backbone to Scripture’s entire storyline.
Resources
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theologyby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- An Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christby Jason DeRouchie
- Covenant and God's Purpose for the Worldby Thomas Schreiner
Covenant and Creation: An Old Testament Covenant Theologyby William Dumbrell
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Dempster (PhD, University of Toronto) professor emeritus of religious studies at Crandall University, to discuss a biblical theology of the kingdom of God. Together, they trace the themes of kingship and kingdom throughout Scripture exploring how the story of God’s kingship is ultimately the fulfillment of a promise to restore the rightful rule of humanity over creation by defeating sin and death and to establish a world of peace and justice.
Resources
- The Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God's Reignby Stephen Dempster
- Return of the Kingdom (concise essay) by Stephen Dempster
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- The End of the Beginning: Revelation 21-22 and the Old Testamentby William Dumbrell
- The Kingdom of God (essay) by Graeme Goldsworthy
- God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bibleby Vaughan Roberts
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Mitch Chase (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Preaching Pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Southern Seminary, to discuss his new book, Walking the Way of the Wise: A Biblical Theology of Wisdom. Together, they unpack how wisdom is not merely knowledge or cleverness but a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God's Word. By tracing the themes of wisdom and folly from Genesis to Revelation, this conversationilluminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God's people.
Resources
- Walking the Way of the Wise: A Biblical Theology of Wisdom by Mitch Chase
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Ardel Caneday (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), retired professor of New Testament at University of Northwestern in St. Paul Minnesota, to discuss a biblical theology of perseverance and assurance. Together they discuss eight different kinds of biblical passages that help give us a holistic understanding of these doctrines and their relationship in light of the eschatological tension that pervades the New Testament. Prominent views on such things as the warnings, admonitions, and assurance of salvation passages in Scripture are discussed as well.
Resources
- The Race Set Before Us: A Biblical Theology of Perseverance Assuranceby Ardel Caneday and Thomas Schreiner
- Covenant and Commandment: Works, Obedience and Faithfulness in the Christian Lifeby Bradley Green
- Paul vs. James: What We've Been Missing in the Faith and Works Debateby Chris Bruno
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Presely (PhD, University of St. Andrews), Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) and Associate Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss his new book: Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church: Recovering an Ancient Vision.
Resources
- Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church: Recovering an Ancient Visionby Stephen Presley
- The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching: An Early Christian Writingby Irenaeus
- On the Incarnationby Athanasius
- On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orationsby Gregory of Nazianzus
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matthew Bingham (PhD, Queen’s University Belfast) vice president of academic affairs and associate professor of church history at Phoenix Seminary in Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss his new book: A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formation. Together they discuss spiritual formation practices that are consistent with the 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation.
Resources:
- A Heart Aflame for God: A Reformed Approach to Spiritual Formationby Matthew Bingham
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Lifeby Donald Whitney
- A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Lifeby J.I. Packer
Voices from the Past: Puritan Devotional Readingsvarious authors.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by August Konkel (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) Professor of Old Testament at McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, Ontario Canada to discuss the theology of the book of Deuteronomy. Together they unpack the main idea, purpose, structure, key themes, and gospel connections.
Resources:
- ESV Expository Commentary: Deuteronomy–Ruth by August Konkel (Deuteronomy)
- The Gospel According to Moses by Daniel Block
- Deuteronomy: A 12-Week Study by Matthew Patton
- Deuteronomy: Loving Obedience to a Loving Godby Ajith Fernando
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Greg Beale (PhD, Cambridge) Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, to discuss a biblical theology of the temple. Together they trace this theme from Genesis to Revelation, creation to new creation, pointing out its significance for the people of God and their mission as the church.
Resources:
- The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by Greg Beale
- God Dwells Among Us: A Biblical Theology of the Temple by Greg Beale and Mitch Kim
- The Temple (concise essay) by Greg Beal and Mitch Kim
- The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesisby Michael Morales
In this episode, Caleb has a conversation with his father, Tim Lenard, about fighting for faith while wrestling with cancer. Tim was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer three years ago and this conversation peels back the curtain into what kinds of questions and struggles have come up along the way as well as how the ordinary means of grace and Christ’s church have brought comfort, encouragement, and joy in the darkest days.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Daniel Scheiderer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to discuss God’s attributes. Together, they provide an overview of how to talk about and categorize the attributes of God as well as practical applications for the Chrisitan life.
Resources
- None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of Godby Matthew Barrett
- Turretin’s Institutes Volume I
- The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck
- All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theismby James Dolezal
- God without Passions: A Primerby Samuel Renihan
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Keith Goad (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) preaching pastor at Jefferson Park Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia to discuss Gregory of Nazianzus and his contribution to our understanding of pastoral theology and ministry. Together, they discuss questions like: What does it look like to be a pastor-theologian? What does it mean for a pastor to be a “physician of the soul’? What does virtue have to do with the pastoral office and task? And more.
Resources:
- Gregory of Nazianzus, Pastoral Theology by Keith Goad
- On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledoniusby Gregory of Nazianzus
- Gregory of Nazianzusby Brian Daley
- Christology of the Later Fathersby Edward Hardy
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Iain Dugid (PhD, Cambridge) professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary to discuss a theology of the book of Numbers. Together, they tackle the purpose, main idea, structure, key themes, and gospel connections in the book of Numbers.
Resources
- Numbers: God's Presence in the Wildernessby Iain Duguid
- ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers
- Teaching Numbers: From Text to Messageby Adrian Reynolds
- The Book of Numbersby Timothy Ashley
- The JPS Torah Commentary: Numbersby Jacob Milgrom
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Thomas Weinandy (PhD, King's College London) to discuss the doctrine of divine impassibility. Together, they speak to how God does not experience emotional change in any way, nor does God suffer, and how this is good news for us.
Resources
- Does God Suffer?by Thomas Weinandy
- God without Passions: A Primerby Samuel Renihan
- None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of Godby Matthew Barrett
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jared Compton (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss the four major views or perspectives on Romans 9-11. Together, they provide a summary of Paul’s argument in Romans 1-8, an outline of Romans 9-11, and finally survey each view pointing out strengths and offering critiques each view has of the others.
Resources:
- Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11edited by Andy Naselli and Jared Compton
- How Will “All Israel” Be Saved in Romans 11:26? (Part 1) by Richard Lucas
- How Will “All Israel” Be Saved in Romans 11:26? (Part 2) by Richard Lucas
- Paul’s Theology of Israel’s Future: A Non-Millennial Interpretation of Romans 11 by Lee Irons
- Revisiting Romans 11:26 by Ben Merkle (Video)
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Casey Hough (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss his new book, When Poets were Warriors: Retrieving a Biblical Vision of Masculinity. Together, they discuss how, instead of allowing cultural stereotypes to form our vision of masculinity, we need to return to the emotionally complex and paradoxically challenging example of Jesus’ own life and teaching. As the last Adam, the true Son of Abraham, Son of David, Jesus demonstrates how to live in conformity to God’s will as a man as He calls us to follow Him.
Resources
- When Poets Were Warriors: Retrieving a Biblical Vision of Masculinityby Casey Hough
- Disciplines of a Godly Manby Kent Hughes
- The Person of Christ: An Introductionby Stephen Wellum
- The Emotional Life of Our Lordby B.B. Warfield
- Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to Manhoodby Jeffrey Marx
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Nicholas Piotrowski (PhD, Wheaton College) President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary to discuss his new book, Return From Exile and the Renewal of God’s People. Together, they trace the theme of exile and return from Genesis to Revelation offering practical and pastoral implications along the way.
Resources
- Return from Exile and the Renewal of God's Peopleby Nicholas Piotrowski
- Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemptionby Michael Morales
- God Dwells Among Us: A Biblical Theology of the Templeby Greg Beal and Mitch Kim
- Biblical Theology: Retrospect Prospectedited by Scott Hafemann (see article by James Scott)
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Craig Blomberg (PhD, University of Aberdeen) professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary to discuss the nature and meaning of Jesus’s parables, and how to interpret and apply them to our lives today.
Resources
- Interpreting the Parablesby Craig Blomberg
- Poet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Lukeby Kenneth Bailey
- Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesusby Klyne Snodgrass
- Surprised by the Parables: Growing in Grace through the Stories of Jesusby Michelle Lee Barnewall
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Peter Orr (PhD, University of Durham) New Testament lecturer at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, to explore a theology of Mark’s Gospel Account via Orr's recent work, “The Beginning of the Gospel: A Theology of Mark.” Together, they discuss the main idea, purpose, structure, and key themes in the gospel of Mark.
Resources:
The Beginning of the Gospel: A Theology of Mark by Petter Orr
Mark: An Introduction and Commentary by Echhard Schnabel
The Gospel According to Mark by James Edwards
A Theology of Mark's Gospel: Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God by David Garland
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Phillips (DDiv, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC to discuss lapsarian views. Together they discuss how theologians seek to understand the mind of God as revealed in Scripture with respect to the logical or conceptual relationships between God’s eternal decrees.
Resources
- Lapsarian Views by Richard Phillips
- Theological Primer: Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism by Kevin DeYoung
- Francis Turretin, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, 3 vols., trans. George Musgrave Giger (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 1992), 1:417.
- Benjamin B. Warfield, The Plan of Salvation (Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1955), 23.
- Robert L. Reymond, A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1998), 476.
- Geerhardus Vos, Reformed Dogmatics, 4 vols., trans. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014), 1:154.
- Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics, 4 vols., trans. John Vriend (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2004), 2:391.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jason Alligood (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University to discuss his latest book,Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age.Together, they discuss the hope of glory that transcends the fears and frustrations of a secular age and that not only points to the hope for the future glorification of believers, but that this hope is one that can be enjoyed and appreciated today as well.
Resources
- Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Ageby Jason Alligood
- Glorification: An Introductionby Graham Cole
- Human Nature in Its Fourfold Stateby Thomas Boston
- To Gaze upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practiceby Sam Parkison
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Daniel Stevens (PhD, University of Cambridge) professor of New Testament at Boyce College and Southern Seminary to discuss his latest book,Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrews.Together, they discuss how more than just relatable poetry, the Psalms reveal a rich theology of God, the nature and work of Jesus, and Christ’s voice hidden in Scripture with an aim to help listeners gain a better understanding of the Psalter and discover how all Scripture, including the Old Testament, reveals the preincarnate glory of Christ.
Resources
- Songs of the Son: Reading the Psalms with the Author of Hebrewsby Daniel Stevens
- The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentaryby Christopher Ash
- Reading the Psalms as Scriptureby Jim Hamilton and Matt Damico
- Psalms Volume I & II: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by Jim Hamilton
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Ronni Kurtz (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of theology at Cedarville University to discuss his newest book, Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and the Task of Theology. Together they discuss how our inability to see God in his totality should not lead us to despair, but rather; through God's gracious accommodation, to joy in the reality that we can learn to speak of God faithfully, truthfully, and prayerfully with the help of Scripture and faithful voices from our theological heritage.
Resources:
- Light Unapproachable: Divine Incomprehensibility and the Task of Theologyby Ronni Kurtz
- On the Incomprehensible Nature of Godby John Chrysostom
- Reformed Dogmatics Vol. II: God and Creation by Herman Bavinck
- The Mystery of God: Theology for Knowing the Unknowableby Chris Hall and Steven Boyer
- The Culture of Theologyby John Webster
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Michael Lawrence (PhD, University of Cambridge) lead pastor of Hinson Baptist Church in Portland, Oregon to discuss the nature and marks of the church. Together they discuss things like: what is the church? What is the relationship between the universal church and local churches? What is the visible/invisible church distinction? What does it mean for a church to be: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic? Why are preaching, the Lord’s Supper, and baptism vital for the church? And more.
Resources:
- Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever
- The Rule of Love: How the Local Church Should Reflect God's Love and Authority by Jonathan Leeman
- The Church: The Gospel Made Visibleby Mark Dever
- The Church: An Introductionby Gregg Allison
- Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiologyby John Hammett
- What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commissionby Greg Gilbert and Kevin DeYoung
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Parkison (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) associate professor of theology at Gulf Theological Seminary to discuss his newest book, The Unvarnished Jesus: The Beauty of Christ and His Ugly Rivals. Together they focus on topics and issues related to the person of Christ such as: the incarnation and the hypostatic union, as well as how creeds and confessions help us better understand and faithfully communicate biblical truths about God the Son incarnate, Jesus Christ.
Resources:
The Unvarnished Jesus: The Beauty of Christ and His Ugly Rivals by Sam Parkison
The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum
The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ by Brandon Crowe
On the Incarnation by Athanasius
The Incarnate Lord: A Thomistic Study in Christology by Thomas Joseph White
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Damico (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) associate pastor of worship and operations at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky to discuss his new book, coauthored with Jim Hamilton, Reading the Psalms as Scripture. Together, they discuss the structure and key themes of the Psalter as well as things like messianic typology and how to incorporate the psalms in corporate worship in the local church.
Resources:
- Reading the Psalms as Scriptureby Matt Damico and Jim Hamilton
- Psalms Volume I & II: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by Jim Hamilton
- The Psalter Reclaimed: Praying and Praising with the Psalmsby Gordon Wenham
- The Flow of the Psalms: Discovering Their Structure and Theologyby O. Palmer Robertson
- Typology-Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns: How Old Testament Expectations are Fulfilled in Christby Jim Hamilton
- Trinity Psalter Hymnal
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Peter Gurry (PhD, University of Cambridge) professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary and Text & Canon Institute Director to discuss the canonicity of Scripture. Together they discuss common questions and misconceptions surrounding the formation and history of the Bible in an accessible and apologetic manner.
Resources
- Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bibleby John Meade and Peter Gurry
- Text & Canon Institute directed by Peter Gurry and John Meade
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jeff Brannon (PhD, University of Edinburgh) professor of biblical studies to discuss a biblical theology of resurrection hope. Together, they trace the theme of resurrection hope and life after death from Genesis to Revelation discussing practical applications along the way.
Resources
- The Hope of Life After Death: A Biblical Theology of Resurrectionby Jeff Brannon
- Resurrection Hope and the Death of Deathby Mitch Chase
- By Faith, Not by Sight: Paul and the Order of SalvationRichard Gaffin
- Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theologyby Greg Beale
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Mike McKinley (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) senior pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia to discuss his book, Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit. Together, they define what friendship with God means and offer practical guidance for how to develop fellowship with Him—such as obeying the Scriptures commands, acknowledgment of sin, prayer, belonging to a local church, and more.
Resources
- Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spiritby Mike McKinley
- Communion with the Triune Godby John Owen edited by Kelly Kapic and Justin Taylor
- The Cross of Christ by John Stott
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer
- The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Tim Wiebe (DMin, Southern Seminary) pastor of spiritual formation at Brookside Church in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss Tim's new book, What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?: A Clear, Biblical Picture of Discipleship. Together they discuss what a framework for holistic discipleship that is biblical, practical, and accessible looks like.
Resources
- What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?: A Clear, Biblical Picture of Discipleshipby Tim Wiebe
- Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship by Michael Wilkins
- Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard
- The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ by Bill Hull
- Knowing God by J.I. Packer
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Murray Capill (DMin, Westminster Seminary) Dean of Ministry Development and Lecturer in Pastoral Ministry at Reformed Theological College (Melbourne, Australia) to discuss the topic of how to preach practical application from every text of Scripture.
Resources
- The Heart Is the Target: Preaching Practical Application from Every Textby Murray Capill
- Reformed Preaching: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People by Joel Beeke
- Putting the Truth to Work: The Theory and Practice of Biblical Application by Dan Doriani
- Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller
- The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Shawn Wilhite (PhD, Durham University) associate professor of New Testament at California Baptist University and Coleman Ford (PhD, Southern Seminary) assistant professor of humanities at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss their new book, Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathers. Together they discuss what a scriptural vision of ministry is, how patristic voices help inform this vision, and how pastors today can cultivate this pastoral vision in their churches.
- Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathersby Shawn Wilhite and Coleman Ford
- The Book of Pastoral Rule: St. Gregory the Great
- The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Directionby Eugene Peterson
- Confessionsby Augustine
- On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius by Gregory of Nazianzus
- The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of Godby Robert Louis Wilken
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Rhyne Putman (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Christian Ministries at Williams Baptist University to discuss his new book, Conceived by the Holy Spirit: The Virgin Birth in Scripture and Theology. Together, they discuss the birth narratives of Christ from the gospels and demonstrate not only the truth of the virgin birth, but also its necessity for orthodox theology and its implications for Christian life.
Resources:
- Conceived by the Holy Spirit: The Virgin Birth in Scripture and Theologyby Rhyne Putman
- A Savior Is Born: From Heaven’s Throne to Bethlehem’s Manger by William Cook
- Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin?By Bandon Crowe
- The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christby Brandon Crowe
- The Virgin Birth of Christby J. Gresham Machen
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dennis Johnson (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) professor emeritus of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and assistant pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton, Tennessee to discuss his new book, Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims: A Theology of Hebrews. Together, they discuss the purpose, main idea, structure, and key themes as well as teaching tips for better communicating the message of Hebrews to others.
Resources:
- Perfect Priest for Weary Pilgrims: A Theology of Hebrews by Dennis Johnson
- Hebrews in the ESV Expository Commentary Series by Dennis Johnson
- The Epistle to the Hebrews by F.F. Bruce
- Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentaryby Tom Schreiner
- The Teaching of the Epistle to the Hebrewsby Gerrhardus Vos
- Hebrews by Richard Phillips
- Hebrews by William Lane
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Christine Palmer (PhD, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) professor of Old Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary to discuss a theology of the book of Leviticus. Together they discuss the structure, key themes and passages, main idea and purpose of Leviticus as well as its use in the New Testament.
Resources:
- ESV Expository Commentary: Genesis–Numbers by Christine Palmer (Leviticus)
- Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticusby Michael Morales
- Holiness to the Lord: A Guide to the Exposition of the Book of Leviticusby Alan Ross
- Teaching Leviticus: From Text to Messageby Geoffrey Harper
- Preaching Christ from Leviticus: Foundations for Expository SermonsSidney Greidanus
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Andreas Kostenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) professor of biblical studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University and founder of Biblical Foundations to discuss a biblical theology of the Holy Spirit. Together, they summarize the biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit first walking through the major sections of Scripture before offering a biblical-theological synthesis via six themes: The Spirit (1) mediates God’s presence and, in doing so, (2) imparts life, (3) reveals truth, (4) fosters holiness, (5) supplies power, and (6) effects unity.
Resources:
- The Holy Spirit by Gregg Allison and Andreas Kostenberger
- A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit by Trevor Burke and Keith Warrington
- The Holy Spirit: An Introduction by Fred Sanders
- God's Empowering Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Letters of Paul by Gordon Fee
- Sanctification as Set Apart and Growing in Christ by Marny Kostenberger
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Joseph Lanier (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor for discipleship and administration at Fairview Baptist Church in North Carolina to discuss his recent book, Proclaiming the Triune God: The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Church which he coauthored with Matthew Barrett, Sam Parkison, and Ronni Kurtz. Together, they cover things like: the centrality of the Trinity for doing Christian theology, divine simplicity, inseparable operations, eternal relations of origin, and why they matter in the life and teaching ministry of the church.
Resources:
- Proclaiming the Triune God: The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Churchby Matthew Barrett, Ronni Kurtz, Samuel G. Parkison, and Joseph Lanier
- The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain
- Trinity, Revelation, and Reading: A Theological Introduction To The Bible And Its Interpretationby Scott Swain
- The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scriptureby Brandon Smith
- On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledoniusby Gregory of Nazianzus
- Friendship with God: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spiritby Mike McKinley
- Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of Father, Son, and SpiritBrandon Smith and Matthew Emerson
In this episode, Caleb is joined by James Hely Hutchinson (PhD, Moore College) Director, Institut Biblique de Bruxelles, Belgium to discuss his new book, Answering the Psalmist's Perplexity: New-Covenant Newness in the Book of Psalms. Together, they discuss things like: What is the psalmist's perplexity? What's new about the new covenant? What is the relationship between the biblical covenants? Which theological system best accounts of the psalmist's own view of these matters? And more.
Resources:
- Answering the Psalmist's Perplexity: New-Covenant Newness in the Book of Psalms by James Hely Hutchinson
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker
- Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies by Ben Merkle
- Stirred by a Noble Theme: The Book Of Psalms In The Life Of The Church edited by Andrew Shead
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Alex Stewart (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of New Testament studies at Gateway Seminary to discuss principles for interpreting the book of Revelation. Together, they discuss five simple keys that unlock this difficult book to demonstrate how Revelation is more approachable, applicable to our lives, and glorifying to Christ than we might at first imagine.
Resources:
- Reading the Book of Revelation: Five Principles for Interpretation by Alex Stewart
- Revelation (Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament) by Alex Stewart
- Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis Johnson
- Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by Greg Beale
- Revelation by Tom Schreiner
- The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Gerry Breshears (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) professor of theology at Western Seminary and elder at Grace Community Church (Gresham, OR) to discuss the doctrine of eschatology. Together, they discuss things like: What is eschatology? What is the intermediate state? How are we to understand the nature of Christ’s second coming? What is the resurrection? What are the major evangelical views of the millennium and the rapture? How do we handle disagreements charitably and practice an appropriate theological triage while studying this doctrine? And more.
Resources:
- Christian Theology by Millard Erickson
- Christian Theology by Christopher Morgan
- Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
- The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema
- The Three Views on the Millennium and Beyond multi-author: Bob Strimple, Kenneth Gentry, and Craig Blaising
In this episode, Caleb is joined by John Gilhooly (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University to discuss his new book, Angels and Demons: What the Bible Says about Spiritual Creatures. Together they discuss common misconceptions about angels and demons, key texts, perennial themes and questions, as well as an interpretive grid through which to understand these spiritual beings.
Resources:
- Angels & Demons: What the Bible Says about Spiritual Creatures by John Gilhooly
- 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfareby John Gilhooly
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Andy Naselli (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, Bob Jones University) Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, and lead pastor of Christ the King Church to discuss the doctrine of salvation. Together, they provide a survey of the various identity-forming and life-changing aspects of our salvation via the ordo salutis and the doctrines of grace.
Resources:
- Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
- Saved by Grace by Anthony Hoekema
- Salvation by Christopher Morgan and Tom Schreiner
- Predestination: An Introduction by Andy Naselli
- Complete in Him: A Guide to Understanding and Enjoying the Gospel by Michael Barrett
In this episode Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss their recent book Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture. Together they provide contributor bios, overviews of each theological system represented in the book, and consider why this discussion matters for the church.
Resources:
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas
- Discontinuity to Continuity: A Survey of Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies by Ben Merkle
- Covenant Theology (Article) by Ligon Duncan
- Progressive Covenantalism (Article) by Steve Wellum
- Dispensational Theology (Article) by Michael Vlach
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kyle Claunch (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary to discuss the the role of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christ via John Owen's Pneumatologia. Together they discuss Owen's Christological, pneumatological, and Trinitarian rules for doing exegesis and theology.
Resources
- God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Steve Wellum
- The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Steve Wellum
- Perfecter of Every Divine Work: John Owen on the Holy Spirit by Kyle Claunch
- Pneumatologia by John Owen
In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest Vern Poythress (PhD, Harvard; DTh, Stellenbosch) professor of New Testament, biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Together they discuss Dr. Poythress' new book on biblical typology exploring questions like: What is typology? How does it help us interpret the OT in a Christ-centered way? What distinguishes it from mere analogy, symbols, allegory and other things? How do we practice typology and stay "in bounds" and more.
Resources:
- Biblical Typology: How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation by Vern Poythress
- The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses by Vern Poythress
- Vern's Website
- 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory by Mitch Chase
- Typology-Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns: How Old Testament Expectations are Fulfilled in Christ by Jim Hamilton
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Rhyne Putman (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) Vice President of Academic Affairs at Williams Baptist University and Associate Professor of Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss the topic of theological triage. Together they discuss questions like: What is theological triage? What are first, second, and third rank doctrines and how do we decide which doctrines go where? How do we discuss doctrinal differences in the church in a charitable way? And more.
Resources
- When Doctrine Divides the People of God: An Evangelical Approach to Theological Diversity by Rhyne Putman
- Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund
- Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul by Ronni Kurtz
- A Call for Theological Triage and Christian Maturity by Al Mohler
In this episode Caleb is joined by Steve Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss his new book From Canon to Concept: Systematic Theology Vol I. In addition to walking through each section major section of the work, Caleb and Dr. Wellum discuss questions like: What have been some of Dr. Wellum's major theological influences? What was it like taking up the daunting task of writing a full systematic theology? What is Dr. Wellum's theological method? Why should every Christian learn to read and appreciate systematic theology? Why is systematic theology important for the church? And more.
Resources:
- Systematic Theology, Volume One: From Canon to Concept by Steve Wellum
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Steve Wellum and Peter Gentry
- TFTC Podcast Episode: Progressive Covenantalism with Steve Wellum
- Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith by Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson
- The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck
- Reformed Systematic Theology Series (4-Volume Set) by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley
- Institutes of Elenctic Theology (3 Volume Set) by Francis Turretin
In this episode Caleb is joined by David Rathel (PhD, The University of St. Andrews) Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Gateway Seminary to discuss the life and theology of John Gill. Together they discuss Gill's life, key theological contributions, and doctrinal controversies. Resources "John Gill and the Charge of Hyper-Calvinism: Assessing Contemporary Arguments in Defense of Gill in Light of Gill’s Doctrine of Eternal Justification" by David Rathel "John Gill and the Rule of Faith" by David Rathel "Andrew Fuller and the Search for a Faith Worthy of All Acceptation: Exploring Fuller’s Soteriology in Its Historical Context" by David Rathel John Gill's Exposition of the Bible A Body of Practical Divinity by John Gill
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Philip Ryken (PhD, University of Oxford) President of Wheaton College to discuss a theology of the book of Exodus. Together they discuss the main idea, purpose, structure, main themes, and key verses in the book of Exodus.
Resources
- Exodus: Saved for God's Glory by Philip Rykenhttps://a.co/d/028t9Xpm
- Ryken's Bible Handbook by Philip Ryken https://a.co/d/0eb87bI6
- Exodus by T. Desmond Alexanderhttps://a.co/d/02NXIurR
- Exodus (Two Volumes) by John Curridhttps://a.co/d/05014vaQ
- Israel in Egypt: The Evidence for the Authenticity of the Exodus Tradition by James Hoffmeier https://a.co/d/05x7Gd6I
In this episode, Caleb is joined by David VanDrunen (PhD, Loyola University Chicago) Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminister Seminary California to discuss the topic of natural law. Together they discuss questions like: What is natural law? How does the fall effect natural law? How does it relate to the biblical covenants? How does natural law operate in the life of unbelievers and believers (is is similar or different)? How does natural law relate to the gospel? How should natural law effect our political theology? And more.
Resources:
- Natural Law: A Short Companion by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/05PXm7DD
- Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/07t9n5WT
- Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/04cV59wX
- Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World https://a.co/d/033Cuc4H
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Drew Sparks (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor at Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in Terre Haute, Indiana to discuss free will in the reformed tradition and just how closely Jonathan Edwards was to his forbearers in this area of theology.
Together they discuss questions like: what are the intellect and will? What is the difference between metaphysical and moral freedom? What are determinism, incompatibilism, and compatibilism? What do these things have to do with God’s decree, foreknowledge, and Christ’s human freedom? How close was Edwards conception of free will to the Reformed? And More.
Resources
- Freedom of the Will by Jonathan Edwards https://a.co/d/d7QIGnN
- The Providence of God by Paul Helmhttps://a.co/d/aenV7HB
- Reforming Free Will: A Conversation on the History of Reformed Views by Paul Helm https://a.co/d/ijjCd8j
- A Reformed View of Freedom by Mike Preciadohttps://a.co/d/5BnuDHq
- Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil by Guillaume Bignon https://a.co/d/28aZ4DV
- Why Is There Evil in the World (and So Much of It?) by Greg Weltyhttps://a.co/d/3f1NOKf
In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest Michael Carlino to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. Together, Caleb and Michael spend the majority of this episode answering questions from listeners about Progressive Covenantalism.
Resources
- Caleb's interview with Steve Wellum on Progressive Covenantalism https://open.spotify.com/episode/42evD6usD3yTJVbmxxsUqe?si=_Zfsee0PSCCHustwox5BRg
- Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas https://a.co/d/9vYrnKn
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS
- Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/fbmzEhB
- Covenant and Commandment: Works, Obedience and Faithfulness in the Christian Life by Brad Green https://a.co/d/iMSA35A
This is the second of two episodes where Caleb is joined by guest Brandon Adams to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. In this episode, Caleb and Brandon focus on the nature of the covenants and future areas to explore between 1689Fed and PC. Resources: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/ Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/ Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe https://a.co/d/11VEmhK The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan https://a.co/d/apIdFdD The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/bgnLIAH 1689 Federalism.com https://www.1689federalism.com/
This is the first of two episodes where Caleb is joined by guest Brandon Adams to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. In this episode, Caleb and Brandon focus on positive takeaways from the previous episodes and dialogue a bit further on the 10 Commandments and the Sabbath in particular. Resources: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/ Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/ Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe https://a.co/d/11VEmhK The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan https://a.co/d/apIdFdD The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/bgnLIAH 1689 Federalism.com https://www.1689federalism.com/
In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest, Edward (Mickey) Klink (PhD, University of St. Andrews) senior pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe, Illinois to discuss his new book, The Beginning and End of All Things: A Biblical Theology of Creation and New Creation.
Resources:
- The Beginning and End of All Things: A Biblical Theology of Creation and New Creationby Edward Klink
- Reading Genesis Well: Navigating History, Poetry, Science, and Truth in Genesis 1-11 by C. John Collins
- Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright
- A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatologyby J. Richard Middleton
In this episode Caleb is joined by guest, Peter Gentry (PhD, University of Toronto) Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament and Senior Research Fellow of the Text & Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary and former Old Testament Professor at Southern Seminary (1999–2021) and Toronto Baptist Seminary (1984–1999). Together they discuss the crucial doctrine of the Imago Dei: what does it mean for humanity to be created in the the image and likeness of God?
Resources:
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenantsby Peter Gentry and Steve Wellum
- Biblical Studies: Volume 1 by Peter Gentry
- Humanity as the Divine Image in Genesis 1:26–28by Peter Gentry (CBMW Article)
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Dempster (PhD, University of Toronto) professor emeritus of religious studies at Crandall University to discuss a theology of the book of Genesis. Together they answer questions like: What is the literary structure of Genesis? What are the main themes found in Genesis? How does Genesis relate to the rest of the Bible? And more.
Resources:
- Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bibleby Stephen Dempster
- Genesis by Derek Kidner
- Genesis: A Commentary by Bruce Waltke
- The NIV Application Commentary Genesis by John Walton
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Peter Gentry and Steve Wellum
- From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology by T. Desmond Alexander
In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest, Devon Kauflin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as lead pastor at Grace Church in Clarksburg, Maryland and helps lead Sovereign Grace Music. Together they discuss things like: a biblical theology of worship, how to think through structuring gathered worship, ordinary means of grace, and more. Resources: Reformation Worship: Liturgies from the Past for the Present by Jonathan Gibson https://a.co/d/1ri6A1I How Then Should We Worship by Sam Waldron https://a.co/d/9ZFdKyI Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People by Matt Merker https://a.co/d/2iMcRjK Sound and Doctrine Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-plus-doctrine/id1534597955
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Brandon Crowe (PhD, Edinburgh) professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of covenant and law via Dr. Crowe's recent book, The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law. Resources: The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law by Brandon Crowe https://a.co/d/7t4VyiG The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck https://a.co/d/bPF2riU A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New by Greg Beale https://a.co/d/brO18Cf Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments by Geerhardus Vos https://a.co/d/hqcRHRx
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Andy Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary and one of the pastors of The North Church in Minneapolis, MN. Together they discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from progressive covenantalist perspective.
Resources:
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theology (*See Andy Naselli's article/chapter on the Sabbath)by Jason DeRouchie, Andy Naselli, and Oren Martin https://a.co/d/ci5nsZX
- "3 Reasons Sunday Is Not the Christian Sabbath" by Steve Wellum https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sunday-not-christian-sabbath/
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker (*see Tom Schreiner article/chapter on the Sabbath). https://a.co/d/29WZZxh
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jon English Lee (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Discipleship for Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and a professor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist perspective.
Resources
- There Remains a Sabbath Rest for the People of God: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Defense of Sabbath Rest as a Creation Ordinance by Jon English Lee (Forthcoming Spring 2024)
- The Christian Sabbath: Its Redemptive-Historical Foundation, Present Obligation, and Practical Observance by Robert Martin https://a.co/d/creD8yJ
- Call the Sabbath a Delight by Walter Chantry https://a.co/d/8wqpqkK
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Joshua Greever (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspective on Paul and Moses's law in the Christian life and civil government. Together, they discuss questions like: What is meant by the term "law"? Does Paul use the tripartite division of the law or does he take the law covenant as a unity or entire entity? How does the law apply to Christians today? Does Moses's law apply to civil governments? And more. Resources: "Paul and the Tripartite View of the Law of Moses" by Joshua Greever https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/journals/journal-of-theology/sbjt-261-spring-2022/paul-and-the-tripartite-view-of-the-law-of-moses/"A Progressive Covenantal Perspective: Paul and the Tripartite Division of Moses’s Law" by Joshua Greever https://www.9marks.org/article/a-progressive-covenantal-perspective-paul-and-the-tripartite-division-of-mosess-law/ "Applying the Law of Moses to the Christian Life" by Joshua Greever https://christoverall.com/article/concise/applying-the-law-of-moses-to-the-christian-life/ Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/0oH822s Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/bjYkRCz Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God by Brian Rosner https://a.co/d/eOX1hmO
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Justin Perdue (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), lead pastor of Covenant Baptist Church (Ashville, North Carolina) and cohost of the Theocast podcast to discuss a confessional Baptist response to how the law of Moses applies to the Christian life today via discussion on: the tripartite division of the law, moral/natural law and positive law, law/gospel distinction as well as a critique of theonomy and Christian reconstructionism. Resources https://theocast.org/ Justin Perdue A 1689 Baptist Perspective: Confessionalism and Theonomy by Justin Perdue https://www.9marks.org/article/a-1689-baptist-perspective-confessionalism-and-theonomy/ The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Sam Renihan https://a.co/d/gP57srv Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/2B7yomX Modern Marrow Men Podcast by Tom Hicks https://pastortomhicks.com/2022/01/28/how-can-you-listen-to-the-modern-marrow-men-podcast/ The Lost Soul of American Protestantism D.G. Hart https://a.co/d/hnIB18y
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jason DeRouchie (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a progressive covenantalist perspective on how Christians are to apply the law of Moses today. Together, they discuss questions like: should we view OT law as a unit/single entity or adopt the traditional tripartite division of the law? What laws apply to Christians today and in what ways? How do we read OT law through the lens of Christ's fulfillment of it? How do we interpret individual laws and apply them in the teaching and preaching ministries of the church. And more.Resources Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/1k9IcQF 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Andy Naselli, and Oren Martin https://a.co/d/ex9OVOF How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/8OfSmas Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/9OUJAnN New Covenant Theology: Description Definition Defense https://a.co/d/cg74Gn8 Five Views on Law and Gospel (edited volume of essays) https://a.co/d/dx3l7d6
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Fred Malone (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) retired pastor and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss how Christians are to apply the law of Moses in the Christian life today from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist Perspective. Together they cover the tripartite division (general equity of civil and ceremonial laws, abiding nature of moral law), Christ’s fulfillment of the law, models of sanctification, law/gospel distinction and more. Resources: The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton https://a.co/d/bNGafaj The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance―Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair Ferguson https://a.co/d/6oXCRMc Getting the Garden Right: Adam's Work and God's Rest in Light of Christ by Richard Barrcellos https://a.co/d/aNyXCOt The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger https://a.co/d/5IIWrWI A Treatise on the Law and Gospel https://a.co/d/4RDKzlF God’s Way of Holiness: Growing in Grace by Walking with God by Horatius Bonar https://a.co/d/d9TUlh7
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Daniel Scheiderer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, PA to compare Baptist covenant theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism from a 1689 Federalist perspective. Together they discuss questions about theological method, how each system understands the theological and historical covenants, what similarities and differences there are between these two systems, and more. Resources: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/ Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/ Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe https://a.co/d/11VEmhK The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan https://a.co/d/apIdFdD The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/bgnLIAH 1689 Federalism.com https://www.1689federalism.com/
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Jacksonville to compare Baptist covenant theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. Together they discuss questions like: Where did these systems emerge from? How does each system understand the theological and historical covenants? What similarities and differences are their between these two systems? And more.
Resources:
- Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/
- Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/
- Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS
- Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe https://a.co/d/11VEmhK
- The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan https://a.co/d/apIdFdD
- The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/bgnLIAH
- 1689 Federalism.com https://www.1689federalism.com/
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Constantine Campbell (PhD, Macquarie University) Professor of Biblical Studies and Research Director at Sidney College of Divinity to discuss the doctrine of Union with Christ. Together they discuss questions like: What is union with Christ? How are believers identified with the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Christ? How does God communicates all his blessings of salvation through this union? How does union with Christ and the fact that God personally dwells with believers by means of the Holy Spirit work? How are believers united in community with one another by means of union with Christ? And more.
Resources:
- Paul and Union with Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study by https://a.co/d/659f7Vj
- Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God by Rankin Wilbourne https://a.co/d/62vD8nu
- Salvation Applied by the Spirit: Union with Christ by Robert Peterson https://a.co/d/7Tm4zfU
- Living in Union with Christ by Grant Macaskill https://a.co/d/3u5tQDL
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of divine missions with Brandon Smith (PhD, Ridley College) Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity at Oklahoma Baptist University. Together they discuss questions like: What are the divine missions? How do the divine missions relate to the divine processions? How do we avoid conflating the inner life of God and the divine economy? How are the divine missions to shape our understanding of the doctrine of salvation and how we share the good news of the gospel with others? How do divine missions relate to the mission of the church today? And more.Resources: The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/02HpddU The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/4edb4Gs Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves https://a.co/d/2pKklKk The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/gZTze3P On the Incarnation: Saint Athanasius https://a.co/d/bBf0CI4 On God and Christ by Gregory of Nazianzus https://a.co/d/1umguYS Learning Theology with the Church Fathers by Christopher Hall https://a.co/d/64M2TpZ
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Shawn Wilhite (PhD, Durham University; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University to discuss the relationship between theology and exegesis in the interpretation of Scripture. How does Scripture speak of the Triune God and the two-natured Christ and what does creedal orthodoxy have to do with biblical interpretation? And why does it matter for the church today? Listen to find out! Resources Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis by Tyler Wittman and Bobby Jamieson https://a.co/d/8DLbQz5 Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis https://a.co/d/47N1TVq The Trinity by Donald Fairbairn https://a.co/d/gsVq7x5 The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/47N1TVq Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God by Glenn Butner https://a.co/d/6EpdXfS Simply God: Recovering The Classical Trinity by Peter Sanlon https://a.co/d/019S6ed On the Incarnation by Athanasiushttps://a.co/d/biQa8ER Five Theological Orations: Christian Classics Series by Gregory of Nazianzus https://a.co/d/eW3OeKd On the Unity of Christ (Popular Patristics) by Cyril of Alexandria https://a.co/d/0t5VPXs
In this episode, Caleb discuses the theology of John's gospel account with Andreas Köstenberger (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) a retired professor of New Testament and biblical theology for over 25 years and leading scholar on the gospel John. Together they discuss things like: the structure, main themes, key passages, and application for today.Resources Encountering John: The Gospel in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective by Andreas Köstenberger https://a.co/d/2zOTx1K A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God by Andreas Köstenberger https://a.co/d/4ZBljX8 John: A Commentary by Andreas Köstenberger (*free) https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/john/ Biblical Theology: A Canonical, Thematic, and Ethical Approach by Andreas Köstenberger and Gregory Goswell https://a.co/d/j5eHPoaSigns of the Messiah: An Introduction to John’s Gospel Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John’s Gospel https://a.co/d/9ipKvT8
In this episode Caleb talks with Matthew Emerson (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Dean of Theology at Oklahoma Baptist University about the Center for Baptist Renewal. Together they discuss the mission, vision, and work taking place at CBR and how local churches can benefit from their efforts.
Resources
- https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/
In this episode, Caleb is joined by David Haines (PhD, Université Laval) Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Bethlehem College and Seminary to discuss the topic of Natural Theology. Together they discuss questions like: What is natural theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like systematic and biblical theology? How does is relate to natural law? What exactly does it tell us about God and his creation? What use does it have for apologetics? And more.
Resources
- Natural Theology: A Biblical and Historical Introduction and Defense by David Haines https://a.co/d/5mU5Zlv
- Natural Law: A Brief Introduction and Biblical Defense by David Haines and Andrew Fulford https://a.co/d/733L8Fs
- Natural Law: A Short Companion by David Van Drunen https://a.co/d/7aX3Q4Q
- Wisdom in the Face of Modernity: A Study in Thomistic Natural Theology by Thomas Joseph White https://a.co/d/1EUNsni
- Biblical Faith and Natural Theology: The Gifford Lectures for 1991 Delivered in the University of Edinburgh by https://a.co/d/ccXufBo
- Reforming Apologetics: Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith by J.V. Fesko https://a.co/d/cVbZD4R
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how to apply scriptural truth and biblical teaching to everyday life with Dan Doriani (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Together they discuss a framework for applying Scripture to everyday life, as well as what that looks like in various contexts such as preaching/teaching, small groups, or during personal devotions.
Resources:
- Putting the Truth to Work: The Theory and Practice of Biblical Application by Dan Doriani https://a.co/d/bifes7O
- Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible by Dan Doriani https://a.co/d/cuZS3aA
- Applying Scripture (Short Article) by Dan Doriani
- Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller https://a.co/d/0vizSgP
- Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction by Jonathan Pennington https://a.co/d/8yuDxHB
- The Cross of Christ by John Stott https://a.co/d/g1CRMJ4
In this episode, Caleb discusses the theology of the Book of Acts with Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College in Australia. Together they discuss the authorship, main themes, and structure of Acts and why they are important for understanding the book's message and purpose.
Resources
- The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus: Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan by Alan Thompson https://a.co/d/cMVUst0
- Invitation to Acts by Alan Thompson https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/commentary/acts/
- The Word of His Grace: A Guide To Teaching And Preaching From Acts by Chris Green https://a.co/d/6KNFoAj
- Let's Study Acts by Denis Johnson https://a.co/d/djeNm0H
- The Acts of the Apostles by David Peterson https://a.co/d/cM9F6IK
- Acts by Eckhard Schnabel https://a.co/d/iXY7ADN
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kristin Kellen (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss how Christians can better disciple and counsel women in the local church via Kellen's recent book Counseling Women: Biblical Wisdom for Life's Battles. Resources: Counseling Women: Biblical Wisdom for Life's Battles by Kristin Kellen https://a.co/d/1fRM0p6 The Gospel for Disordered Lives: An Introduction to Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling Robert Jones, Kellen, and Rob Green https://a.co/d/2hRe7Rw
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of how Christians can and should use Christian resources in their discipling relationships with others with Champ Thornton, Acquisitions Editor at Crossway. Together they discusses questions like: What is discipleship? What place does Scripture have in discipling others? How do things like books, articles, podcast, etc., supplement our study of Scripture in discipling others? And more.
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of confessionalism in the life of the church with Dr. Raymond Johnson, senior pastor at Christ Church West Chester in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Together they discuss things like: What is confessionalism? Why are creeds and confessions of faith important and/or necessary? Do we have Scriptural warrant for confessions and creeds? How can less confessional churches move toward a more robust confessionalism? And more.
Resources
- The Creedal Imperative by Carl Trueman https://a.co/d/4q0bSm0
- The Need for Creeds Today: Confessional Faith in a Faithless Age by J.V. Fesko https://a.co/d/2CXuvlX
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), president of The London Lyceum, to discuss the topic of analytic theology in the life of the church. Together they tackle questions like: What is analytic theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like biblical and systamtic theology? How does it relate to philosophical theology? How does it serve the church? And more.
Resources
- The London Lyceum
- An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology by Tom McCall https://a.co/d/gqTbxYD
- Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered by Oliver Crisp https://a.co/d/dsa2N5z
- Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God by Steven Duby https://a.co/d/9wvDO7h
In this episode Caleb is joined by world renowned biblical theologian T. Desmond Alexander (PhD, The Queen's University of Belfast) Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at Union Theological College to discuss the biblical-theological theme of Jesus as high priest and mediator via Alexander's recent book on the topic Face to Face with God: A Biblical Theology of Christ as Priest and Mediator. Together, they tackle questions like: How is Jesus like, but also greater than Moses, the temple, and the sacrificial system? How does this theme relate to Christ's ascension? His present ministry in heaven? To the Christian life? And more.
Resources:
- Face to Face with God: A Biblical Theology of Christ as Priest and Mediator by T. Desmond Alexander https://a.co/d/99RNrnw
- From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology by T. Desmond Alexander https://a.co/d/09BpkSW
- The Perfect Saviour: Key Themes in Hebrews by Jonathan Griffiths https://a.co/d/7TDttml
- An Unshakeable Kingdom: The Letter to the Hebrews for Today by David Gooding https://a.co/d/1D2aLNO
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Matthew Harmon (PhD, Wheaton College) Professor of New Testament at Grace Theological Seminary to discuss "A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude" via Dr. Harmon's recent book, The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude. Together they discuss the structure, main themes, and application of these powerful books to the Christian life today.
Resources
- The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude by Matthew Harmon https://a.co/d/bdkUWzQ
- ESV Expository Commentary: Hebrews–Revelation (Matthew Harmon on 2 Peter and Jude) https://a.co/d/ixkBx77
- 1-2 Peter and Jude: The Christian Standard Commentary by Tom Schreiner https://a.co/d/8JYaaYO
- The NIV Application Commentary 2 Peter, Jude by Doug Moo https://a.co/d/aScivmv
- 1–2 Peter and Jude: A 12-Week Study by Jonathan Dodson https://a.co/d/65rIDLq
In this episode, Caleb in joined by Dr. Gray Sutanto (PhD, University of Edinburgh) Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminar to discuss Herman Bavinck's work Christian Worldview. Together they discuss Bavinck's answers to life's ultimate questions about origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. As listeners will learn from this discussion, only Christianity offers answers to these questions in a way that meets our truest needs and satisfies our deepest longings.
Dr. Sutanto's Podcast:
- Grace in Common https://open.spotify.com/show/7EsdgTTevaEy3cGvC3vyLy?si=98ce2da9d3e940b8
Resources
- Christian Worldview by Herman Bavinck (Author), Translators: Gray Sutanto, James Eglinton, and Cory Brock https://a.co/d/fnw8xkF
- Christianity and Science by Herman Bavinck (Author), Translators: Gray Sutanto, James Eglinton, and Cory Brock https://a.co/d/dzoWLrJ
- The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck https://a.co/d/fptUXQX
- Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction by Gray Sutanto and Cory Brock https://a.co/d/8NZga0D
- Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World by Tim Keller https://a.co/d/7azWnxu
- Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture by Christopher Watkin https://a.co/d/3zfsxkX
In this episode, Caleb discusses a theology of preaching with Dr. Tony Merida (PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary) pastor of preaching and vision at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, Dean of Grimke Seminary, and vice president of planter development for the Send Network. Together they discuss question's like: what is the difference between teaching and preaching? How does the Bible describe preaching? What goes into a sermon (preparation and delivery)? What are some common mistakes young preachers make? And more.
Resources
- The Christ-Centered Expositor: A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers by Tony Merida https://a.co/d/cIL6iw1
- The Priority of Preaching by Christopher Ash https://a.co/d/aeC6Ksi
- Between Two Worlds: The Challenge of Preaching Today by John Stott https://a.co/d/d6fuKvl
- Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old Testament by David Murray https://a.co/d/2U0SMcz
- Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon by Bryan Chapell https://a.co/d/cxa3NcN
- Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller https://a.co/d/3XmB1RL
- Preaching and Preachers by Martyn LLoyd-Jones https://a.co/d/9KMO0Fp
- Preaching Christ from the Old Testament: A Contemporary Hermeneutical Method by Sidney Greidanus https://a.co/d/fsAsBKQ
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dr. Coleman Ford, Assistant Professor of Humanities at Texas Baptist College to discuss the topic of Christian formation via Dr. Ford's new book, Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation. Together they explore common questions and topics in this field of study such as: the doctrine of sanctification, the ordinary means of grace, corporate and personal spiritual disciplines, and more.Resources Formed in His Image: A Guide for Christian Formation by Coleman Ford https://a.co/d/4vPfkWg A Short Guide to Spiritual Disciplines: How to Become a Healthy Christian by Mason King https://a.co/d/38g6oLi The Steps of Humility and Pride by Bernard of Clairvaux https://a.co/d/8vlxvTO The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan https://a.co/d/aBLKCeN Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian by Michael Reeves https://a.co/d/0iZgDKg
In this episode, Caleb discusses the structure and main themes presented in Luke's gospel account with Benjamin Gladd (PhD, Wheaton College) professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, via Dr. Gladd's recent book From the Manger to the Throne.
Resources:
- From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke's Gospel by Benjamin Gladd https://a.co/d/1SwZacN
- Handbook on the Gospels by Benjamin Gladd https://a.co/d/3qL4HYa
- Luke in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by David Garland https://a.co/d/jg2mXKv
- Luke in the NIV Application Commentary by Darrell Bock https://a.co/d/3PrU9m9
In this episode, Caleb discusses the contribution Baptists have made to the field of political theology with Andrew Walker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as an associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology, associate dean of the school of theology, and director of the Carl F.H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at SBTS.
Resources:
- Baptist Political Theology edited by Thomas Kidd (Editor), Paul Miller, and Andrew Walker. https://a.co/d/hrbgKcj
- Political Church: The Local Assembly as Embassy of Christ's Rule by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/b35iCxm
- How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/itgVhFE
- Politics After Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/caL4CMM
- Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/eruDrKB
- Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World by Patrick Schreiner https://a.co/d/fiE0cbc
In this episode, Caleb discusses the mission of the church with Bryan Estelle (PhD, The Catholic University of America) Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Seminary. Together, they tackle questions like: What is the mission of the church? How does the mission of the church effect the ministries of the church? What are the dangers of misunderstanding the mission of the church? How is what the cooperate church does similar to and different from what might be permissible and good for individual church members?
Resources:
- The Primary Mission of the Church: Engaging or Transforming the World? by Bryan Estelle https://a.co/d/0eTTqgy
- What Is the Mission of the Church?: Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission by Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert https://a.co/d/cgY8rah
- What is the Church's Mission? by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/7KouYyk
- The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by Greg Beale https://a.co/d/iFojWDq
- Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/eMXznYV
- Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen https://a.co/d/ijfAaY1
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Ronni Kurtz (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University to discuss the topic of divine immutability via Ronni's recent book No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption. Together, Caleb and Ronni cover the biblical-theological reasoning for holding to a classical view of immutability, challenges to the doctrine, and practical applications for the Christian life and the church.
Resources:
- No Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption by Ronni Kurtz https://a.co/d/7oTKpls
- Does God Change? by Thomas Weinandy https://a.co/d/aiKeyxf
- The Unchanging God of Love: Thomas Aquinas and Contemporary Theology on Divine Immutability by Michael Dodds https://a.co/d/7YH9G3S
- None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett https://a.co/d/8RhA60o
- All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism by James Dolezal https://a.co/d/7qlGFVK
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Lainey Greer (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss a theology of the human body. Together they discuss why our physical bodies matter, what the Bible has to say about it, and implications for hot button ethical issues facing the church today.
Resources:
- You can find all kinds of resources on this topic at Lainey's website: https://laineygreer.com/
- Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World by Gregg Allison https://a.co/d/3IBQ2Bk
- Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcy https://a.co/d/gVJlHhm
- The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale https://a.co/d/1lOH7A2
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Dr. Michael Haykin ( Th.D., Wycliffe College and University of Toronto) and Andrew Owen to discuss sacramentalism in the Baptist tradition via Dr. Haykin's book Amidst us our Beloved Stands.
Resources:
- Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands: Recovering Sacrament in the Baptist Tradition by Michael Haykin https://a.co/d/fQyXRdL
- The Lord’s Supper as a Means of Grace: More Than a Memory by https://a.co/d/9Uq2FGq
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kim Riddlebarger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) to discuss amillennialism and the hermeneutical principles that drive it. Together they explore the various millennial views, the nature of the kingdom of God, the signs of the times, the antichrist, the tribulation, the rapture, the binding of Satan, the resurrection, and more.
Resources:
- A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger https://a.co/d/bZAcdOr
- The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema https://a.co/d/cl16Itc
- The Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answers by Dean Davis https://a.co/d/aIdpCsE
- Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis Johnson https://a.co/d/e1co0C5
- Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos https://a.co/d/0rCipAY
- The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by Greg Beale https://a.co/d/91i3IFv
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Greg Beale (PhD, Cambridge) to discuss the theology of the book of Revelation. Dr. Beale is professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary is Dallas, Texas. He has written and spoken extensively on the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament, the book of Revelation, and the biblical-theological theme of temple as the dwelling place of God. Together they discuss questions like: What are the main theological themes in Revelations? Why was it written? How has Revelation been historically interpreted (main views/schemes)? What hermeneutic must we employ in order to do justice to the book? And more. Resources: Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by Greg Beale https://a.co/d/b6CdGvG The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God by Greg Beale https://a.co/d/30uGIb7 The Bible and the Future by Anthony Hoekema https://a.co/d/05y9cVQ The Israel of God in Prophecy: Principles of Prophetic Interpretation by Hans K. Larondelle https://a.co/d/cG2tPNU Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation by Dennis Johnson https://a.co/d/ha6ssTn The Climax of the Covenant: Christ and the Law in Pauline Theology by N.T. Wright https://a.co/d/dg99zWM
In this episode, Caleb and guest, Steve Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), discuss the theological system known as progressive covenantalism and how it helps us understand and apply the storyline of Scripture to our lives. Wellum is Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous essays, articles, and books. Most notably he is the co-author with Peter Gentry of Kingdom through Covenant, God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of the Person of Christ, and is currently working on a two-volume systematic theology, the first of which will be available for purchase in February of 2024.
Resources
- Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Steve Wellum and Trent Hunter https://a.co/d/is2LMKj
- God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Steve Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/4cfgKOt
- Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/70jf5nb
- Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/7ZaYyea
- The Past and Future of Baptist Covenantal Theology: Comparing 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Pascal Denault (ThM, Acadia University) pastor of Reformed Baptist Church of Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada and author of The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology to discuss the covenant of grace from the reformed Baptist perspective. Together they address such questions as: What is the covenant of grace? How does it relate to the other theological covenants (covenant of redemption and covenant of works)? How does it relate to the historical covenants? How does it relate to the salvation of God's people and why is important for the life of the church? And more. Resources
- The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/hMbJfwl
- Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by John Owen and Nehemiah Coxe https://a.co/d/a1MVzsr
- The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Sam Renihan https://a.co/d/7L9cR0q
In this episode, Caleb discusses the covenant of works with Richard Belcher Jr. (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary). Dr. Belcher is a professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte and the Academic Dean at both RTS Atlanta and RTS New York City as well an ordained minister in the PCA. Together they discuss questions like: What is the covenant of works? What is the biblical-theological warrant/foundation for a covenant of works in Scripture? How does the covenant of works relate to the other theological covenants (i.e. redemption and grace) and the historical covenants after Adam's fall (Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and the New). And more.
Resources:
- The Fulfillment of the Promises of God: An Explanation of Covenant Theology by Richard Belcher Jr. https://a.co/d/0orc0DG
- Covenant Theology by RTS Faculty https://a.co/d/7N6SkSf
- Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen https://a.co/d/9mhzQBl
- The Mystery of Christ: His Covenant and His Kingdom by Sam Renihan https://a.co/d/eeOweUt
- The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/cc3CO4w
- Adam and the Covenant of Works by J.V. Fesko https://a.co/d/bQvpFFw
- Death in Adam, Life in Christ: The Doctrine of Imputation https://a.co/d/5vDuEH3
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Guy Richard (PhD, University of Edinburgh) President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss the covenant of redemption. Together they address such questions as: what is the covenant of redemption? When and where did this concept come into being? What is the biblical-theological and historical warrant for such a doctrine? How does it help us understand the storyline of Scripture? How does it undergird the doctrine of salvation? And more.
Resources:
The Covenant of Redemption by Guy Richard https://journal.rts.edu/article/the-covenant-of-redemption/ Covenant Theology by RTS Faculty https://a.co/d/7N6SkSf Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen https://a.co/d/9mhzQBl The Mystery of Christ: His Covenant and His Kingdom by Sam Renihan by https://a.co/d/eeOweUt The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/cc3CO4w
In this episode Caleb and Patrick Abendroth (DMin, Ligonier Academy of Biblical and Theological Studies) Senior Pastor of Omaha Bible Church and cohost of the Pactum Podcast discuss Pat's new book Covenant Theology. Together, they explore Covenant Theology's relevance and practical implications for the church and the Christian life as the survey the main contours of Covenant Theology as a theological system.
Resources
Covenant Theology by Patrick Abendroth https://a.co/d/18NwdTF The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, & His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan https://a.co/d/55PX5rf God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Peter Gentry and Steve Wellum https://a.co/d/ikNuT9b The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault https://a.co/d/6B5tk1M The Pactum Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pactum/id1549924515
In this episode, Caleb discusses the topic of theological interpretation of Scripture with Daniel Treier (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) professor of theology at Wheaton College. The theological interpretation of Scripture (TIS) is not so much a method, but a mode of interpretation; not a neatly defined set of steps, but a set of concerns. In this discussion, Caleb and Dan focus on the three of the central and somewhat defining concerns that animate most advocates of TIS: reaction, retrieval, and rules.
Resources:
- Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice by Daniel Treier https://a.co/d/cC4wmel
- The Word of God for the People of God: An Entryway to the Theological Interpretation of Scripture by Todd Billingshttps://a.co/d/eXWTXRb
- Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible by Kevin Vanhoozer, Craig Bartholomew, and Daniel Treier, and N.T. Wright. https://a.co/d/4uqr8iY
- Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNGZSYH?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_bs_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1691323228&sr=1-2
In this episode, Caleb discusses the importance of systematic theology for the life of the church and the people of God with Todd Miles (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Together Caleb and Todd answer questions like, what is systematic theology and why should the average Christian care to study it? How does it relate to other theological disciplines? What are its historical roots and why was/is it necessary? How do we apply Christian doctrine to life? How can churches better teach theology from the pulpit, in their classes, or small groups? And more.
Resources
Beginners
- Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology by John Framehttps://a.co/d/8uIJhmt
- 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith: A Guide to Understanding and Teaching Theology by Gregg Allison https://a.co/d/6WEuST3
- Bible Doctrine, Second Edition: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem https://a.co/d/1Z3rOIg
- Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith by Christopher Morgan https://a.co/d/cJOdcjC
Intermediate
- Christian Theology by Millard Erickson https://a.co/d/5eajuEk
- The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck https://a.co/d/8VXP8Fc
- Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin https://a.co/d/cwtjixy
In this episode, Caleb discusses the importance of historical theology for the life of the church and the people of God with Jason Duesing (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary). Dr. Duesing is Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a prominent writer and thinker in the discipline.
Resources
- Historical Theology for the Church by Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn
- The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by Matthew Barrett https://a.co/d/f0uGEtx
- Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and How They Shaped the Church by Michael Haykin https://a.co/d/aTX6Pi5
- Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul by Ronni Kurtz https://a.co/d/aCjRKVE
- Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition by Bruce Shelley https://a.co/d/ef9thJR
For Kids
- Christian Heroes: Then & Nowhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KXLV6QP?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1690060826&sr=8-1
- History Lives https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1491/history-lives-box-set
In this episode, Caleb discusses the theological discipline of biblical theology and its place in the life of the church with New Testament scholar Darian Lockett (PhD, University of St. Andrews). Dr. Lockett teaches biblical theology, hermeneutics, and New Testament at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is a teaching elder at a PCA church in Southern California.
Resources:
- 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren R. Martin, and Andrew Naselli https://a.co/d/gmrngqn
- Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence https://a.co/d/18i1ElF
- Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice by Edward Klink Darian Lockett https://a.co/d/i7JP0E9
- Essential Studies in Biblical Theology Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B088FBJG26?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1689544751&sr=8-1
- Short Studies in Biblical Theology Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09873XMZX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tpbk_tkin
In this episode Caleb and guest Jeremy Linneman (DMin candidate at Covenant Seminary) lead pastor at Trinity Community Church in Columbia, Missouri discuss the topic of "A Theology of Community." Together they think through questions like: What does the doctrine of the Trinity and being created in the image of God have to do with life lived in community? How can we foster deep relationships? How do we help each other fight the epidemic of loneliness?, and more.
Resources:
- Life-Giving Groups: "How-To" Grow Healthy, Multiplying Community Groups by Jeremey Linneman https://a.co/d/1hhrFuj
- Why Do We Feel Lonely at Church? by Jeremy Linneman https://a.co/d/3EyfGlu
- Thirty Years That Changed the World: The Book Acts for Today by Michael Green https://a.co/d/e2Uet6u
- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://a.co/d/b5G8sgK
- Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World by Jennie Allen https://a.co/d/hBxPCkS
In this episode Caleb and his guest Greg Lanier (PhD, University of Cambridge) Associate Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary to discusses how the New Testament authors used the Old Testament to communicate the gospel and present the person and work of Jesus. Together they also discuss what the Old Testament teaches Christians today about the church’s identity and ethics. Further, Greg shares his helpful 3-step method to explain how to identify and explore an Old Testament passage and see how it’s “remixed” in the New Testament to thoughtfully engage with Scripture.
Resources:
- Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Greg Lanier https://a.co/d/bv82d1L
- Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Greg Beale, Don Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, and AndyNaselli https://a.co/d/454ToXc
- Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Don Carson and Greg Beale https://a.co/d/6blAMRd
In this episode Caleb discusses the topic to how to navigate misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories with Jason Thacker (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at Boyce College and research fellow in Christian ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. In addition to defining each of these terms, Caleb and Jason address such questions as: How do Christian's engage in healthy ways with news media? How has the digital age changed how we perceive reality and changed our relationships? What are the cultural-historical-biblical roots of disinformation and misinformation? And more.
Resources:
- The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society edited by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/5hURBhZ
- Following Jesus in a Digital Age by Jason Thacker https://a.co/d/24M08zt
- God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/8Oc2oO4
- 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You by Tony Reinke https://a.co/d/5mbEyzb
- Andy Crouch Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andy-Crouch/author/B001HCWOTK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
In this episode Caleb discusses the topic of church membership with Alex Duke (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) managing editor for 9Marks Ministries, and director of youth ministry and ecclesiological training at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Together they discuss the biblical and theological warrant for church membership and why the local church is essential for growth in Christlikeness.
Resources:
Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/afplinT The Rule of Love: How the Local Church Should Reflect God's Love and Authority by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/bceQkKf Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/iE6bcVI One Assembly: Rethinking the Multisite and Multiservice Church Models by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/iKmAhI7 The Compelling Community: Where God's Power Makes a Church Attractive by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop https://a.co/d/0f7kGiO 9Marks (various helpful articles) https://www.9marks.org/membership-discipline/
In this episode Caleb discusses the place of philosophy in the Christian life with Dru Johnson (PhD, University of St. Andrews) professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at The King's College (NYC) and the director of the Center for Hebraic Thought. If you're interested in learning more about how philosophy, Scripture, and theology interact and integrate into the life of the church, give this episode a listen!
Resources:
- Biblical Philosophy by Dru Johnson https://a.co/d/iUertU1
- Biblical Knowing by Dru Johnson https://a.co/d/8lOiQvf
- Contextualization and the Old Testament: Between Asian and Western Perspectives by Jerry Hwang https://a.co/d/2ziGLzm
- On Script Podcast (hosted by Dru Johnson) https://onscript.study/
- Center for Hebraic Thought https://hebraicthought.org/
- The Biblical Mind https://thebiblicalmind.org/
In this episode Caleb discusses the book of Habakkuk with Taylor Turkington (DMin, Western Seminary) via her first, and new, book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World. Listeners will discover that their frustrating and exhausting experience with chaos, injustice, and corruption is much like that of the distressed prophet Habakkuk in the Old Testament. Therefore, they will find some of the most powerful chapters of the Bible that both confront and console you in Habakkuk, to which this conversation seeks to highlight.
Resources:
- Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Helps Us Trust God in a Chaotic World by Taylor Turkington
- Taylor's website: https://bibleequipping.org/
In this episode Caleb is joined by Jonathan Penntington (PhD, University of St Andrews) who serves as professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of spiritual formation at Sojourn East church in Louisville, Kentucky to discuss how to read Scripture wisely via his new book Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture. The discussion centers on three avenues through which to read and understand the Bible: informational, theological, and transformational.
Resources:
- Come and See: The Journey of Knowing God through Scripture by Jonathan Pennington https://a.co/d/8lmtlJZ
- Reading the New Testament as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Survey by Jonathan Pennington & Constantine Campbell https://a.co/d/1FXRrnI
- What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible by Jason DeRouchie https://a.co/d/dQ498b4
- Reading the Bible with Giants: How 2000 Years of Biblical Interpretation Can Shed New Light on Old Texts by David Paul Parris https://a.co/d/8AW9SZc
- Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis by Craig Carter https://a.co/d/ddK84Th
- Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology by Richard Alan Fuhr & Andreas J. Köstenberger https://a.co/d/blvfImy
In this episode Caleb is joined by Neil Shenvi (PhD, University of California, Berkely) for a conversation about the role of apologetics in the life of the church. Apologetics is simply the science and art of offering defenses for the Christian faith via Scripture, theology, logic, and philosophical reasoning. In this conversation, Caleb and Neil disuss questions like: What is apologetics? What are the different ways Christians do apologetics? What role do Scripture and systematic theology play in apologetic arguments? What is the best argument against Christianity? What role does apologetics play in family discipleship and in the local church?
Resources:
- Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity by Neil Shenvi https://a.co/d/daFkrnR
- Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society Hardcover by Neil Shenvi https://a.co/d/csRpw6i
- Surviving Religion 101 by Michael Kruger https://a.co/d/0Rhc1AC
- Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism by Gavin Ortlund https://a.co/d/dnlkA0Z
- The Gospel According to Satan by Jared Wilson https://a.co/d/6cW2Ljy
- For Kids: https://mamabearapologetics.com/
In this episode Caleb discusses the trinitarian doctrine of inseparable operation with Tyler Wittman (PhD, University of St. Andrews) assistant professor of theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. This doctrine teaches that all three persons of the Trinity are at work in every action outside of the Trinity’s life. This conversation explores definitions, scriptural warrant, historical and theological arguments for inseparable operations, as well as the practical implications it has for our understanding of the gospel and salvation.
Resources:
- Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis by Tyler Wittman and Bobby Jamieson https://a.co/d/dbZymLv
- Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God by Glenn Butner https://a.co/d/09RRb91
- The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/fZRycYZ
- The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/31Yuaym
- The Same God Who Works All Things: Inseparable Operations in Trinitarian Theology by Adonis Vidu https://a.co/d/b7h4jMG
In this episode Caleb discusses how Scripture speaks of the one divine essence subsisting equally and fully in the persons of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with Glenn Butner (PhD, Marquette University) professor of theology and ethics at Sterling College. Dr. Butner has recently written an extremely helpful book titled Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God that aims to help Christians speak accurately, faithfully, and biblically about who God is and has revealed himself to be. Glenn's work also stresses how the church as historically spoken of and argued for the triunity of the God of Scripture. This episode will give listeners a taste of what they can expect from Dr. Butner's important work in trinitarian theology and hopefully answer so difficult questions many have surrounding this doctrine.
Resources:
- Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God by Glenn Butner https://a.co/d/1IEb1ER
- The Son Who Learned Obedience: A Theological Case Against the Eternal Submission of the Son by Glenn Butner https://a.co/d/1IEb1ER
- The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/eyo63me
- The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture by Brandon Smith https://a.co/d/aWuJR23
In this episode, Caleb talks with Jenn Friesen, director of operations at the up-and-coming non-profit organization Them Before Us about their mission, vision, goals, and resources. Them Before Us strives to put children before adults in every conversation about marriage and family seeking to prioritize the rights of children in the culture and courtroom, the personal and the public square because children deserve to be the primary consideration when considering what is best for, well, children. Resources:
- Website: https://thembeforeus.com/
- Book: Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement https://a.co/d/0tURoix
In this episode, Caleb discusses the doctrine of Scripture with Guy Waters (PhD, Duke University) Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary. They cover questions like: What is the Bible? Why trust the Bible? What does the Bible say about itself? How have protestant Christians traditionally defined general and special revelation and the attributes of Scripture? What did the reformers mean by "sola scriptura" and how does that doctrine fit into confessions of faith and creeds? And more.
Resources:
- For the Mouth of the Lord Has Spoken: The Doctrine of Scripture by Guy Waters https://a.co/d/9qQdDpc
- Taking God At His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me https://a.co/d/8v5qfjQ
- The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible by B.B. Warfield https://a.co/d/gtriS91
- The Doctrine of Scripture: An Introduction by Mark Thompson https://a.co/d/6z8gEej
In this episode Caleb discusses the topic of biblical counseling with Matt Haste (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) associate professor of biblical spirituality and biblical counseling at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. This conversation addresses questions like: What is biblical counseling? How does biblical counseling relate to discipleship in the local church? Does every church member, in a sense, have the responsibility to provide biblical counseling to others in need? How do the "one another" commands and "household codes" apply to biblical counseling? When should a pastor or professional get involved in counseling situations? What role do members, pastors, and professional counselors play in more complex situations? And more!
Recommend Resources:
- Biblical Counseling Coalition: https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/
- Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation: https://www.ccef.org/
- David Powlison: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JOTTKS/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=db60d702-4e99-4bbc-a177-d85883973f93
- Edward Welch: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001H6QS02/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=df5207a0-5010-4345-a574-0ba0a49b28fe&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
- Jeremy Pierre: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01CUP5OOE/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=8b5a4e4f-89ba-44f6-bba8-a7a11c75cbb9&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
- Check out biblical counseling degree programs at SBTS: https://www.sbts.edu/
In this episode Caleb discusses the relationship between Christ's divine beauty and regeneration and faith with Samuel Parkison (PHD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) via Parkison's new book, Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ. In this conversation, an important argument is made for appreciating the aesthetic dimension of saving faith and how it compels faith-filled worship of the living God as delight in and desire for true beauty.
Recommended Resources:
- Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ by Samuel Parkison https://a.co/d/5GUL3bp
- In Defense of the True, the Good, and the Beautiful: On the Loss of Transcendence and the Decline of the Westby Jordan Cooper https://a.co/d/aaU9pLf
- Returning to Reality: Christian Platonism for Our Times by Paul Tyson https://a.co/d/d6UP3n1
- Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis https://a.co/d/0saGeWg
- The Beauty of the Lord: Theology as Aesthetics by Jonathan King https://a.co/d/0pzDFkm
- The Beauty of Jesus Christ: Filling out a Scheme of St Augustine by Gerald O'Collins
- Spirit and Beauty: An Introduction to Theological Aesthetics byPatrick Sherry
In this special Holy Week episode, Caleb discusses the doctrine of the atonement with friend and church member Andrew Owen. Andrew is a serious student of the Bible, a lover of covenant theology, and historical theology thus offering a helpful perspective on just what Christ accomplished on the cross for his people and why we should spend sustained time during this Christian holiday contemplating the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Recommended Resources:
- But for the Grace of God: An Exposition of the Canons of Dort by Cornelis Venema https://a.co/d/iki1blM
- Salvation Accomplished by the Son: The Work of Christ by Robert Peterson https://a.co/d/67fCyBG
- From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective by multiple authors https://a.co/d/eMp3U3v
In this episode Caleb discusses how we can and why we should be teaching theology to kids in the local church and at home with Amy Gannett (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary). Amy is the founder of Tiny Theologians and Bible Study School House as well as the author of several children's and popular level adult books on theology. She is a wife, mother and along with her husband and family, a church planter in Greenville, NC (Trinity Church Greenville).
Resources:
- Tiny Theologians: https://www.tinytheologians.shop/
- Amy's Personal Website: https://amygannett.com/
- Amy's Most Recent Book, Fix Your Eyes: https://a.co/d/4mziD4Z
In this episode Caleb discuses the topic of faith and sports with John Maurer (MDiv) Associate Chaplain and Director of Sports Ministry at Baylor University. This Episode also features Caleb's brother, Tyrel Lenard, an elite high school football coach in the state of Texas who brings a decade of experience coaching and ministering the gospel to student athletes in a secular setting. Together Caleb, John, and Tyrel discuss questions like: How can sports be used as a tool for discipleship? What is helpful and what is toxic about sports culture to an athlete's walk with Christ? How can churches better serve coaches, players, and their families? And more.
Resources:
- Coaching from the Inside Out https://a.co/d/4qJBapz
- FCA: https://www.fca.org/
- AIA: https://athletesinaction.org/
In this episode Caleb discusses the topic of typological and allegorical interpretation with Mitch Chase (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and why it is so important for reading and understanding the biblical story and for accurately interpreting the Word of God according to its authorial intent.
Resources:
By Mitch Chase:
- 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory https://a.co/d/5GZPH7v
- Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death https://a.co/d/gyQRB72
- Hope for All the Earth: Understanding the story of the Old Testament https://a.co/d/bjEkQIr
- Short of Glory (Forthcoming) https://a.co/d/jiWyw0K
- https://mitchchase.substack.com/
Other Recommendations
- Five Views of Christ in the Old Testament: Genre, Authorial Intent, and the Nature of Scripture (multiple authors) https://a.co/d/5oDz44K
- What is Biblical Theology? By James Hamilton https://a.co/d/bGAUQNH
- From Eden to the New Jerusalem by T. Desmond Alexander https://a.co/d/1bRqIRb
- Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition by Craig Carter https://a.co/d/46ymhkI
In this episode Caleb discusses the book A Christian Theology of Science: Reimagining a Vision of Natural Knowledge with the author Paul Tyson (PhD, The University of Queensland). Creedal Christianity has much to contribute to this ongoing conversation. Tyson's book contains an intellectual history of theology's engagement with science during the modern period, critiques current approaches, and makes a constructive proposal for how a Christian theological vision of natural knowledge can be better pursued. In this interview, Dr. Tyson explains that it is good both for religion and for science when Christians treat theology as their first truth discourse.
Resources:
- A Christian Theology of Science by Paul Tyson: https://a.co/d/91n9pcB
- Seven Brief Lessons on Magic by Paul Tyson: https://a.co/d/3pp9KZD
- Natural Theology by David Haines: https://a.co/d/gGS9EJv
- The Faraday Institute of Science and Religion: https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/
- Answers in Genesis: https://answersingenesis.org/
In this episode Caleb talks with John Wilsey (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) professor of church history and philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary about how to read history well and how to learn from imperfect voice of the past. What is history and why should we care about it? How do we listen to and learn from imperfect and sinful people without minimize their flaws or neglecting to look in the mirror of our own hearts to see our own fallenness and shortcomings?
Books by Dr. John Wilsey
- God’s Cold Warrior: The Life and Faith of John Foster Dulles: https://a.co/d/b4pjCOv
- American Exceptionalism and Civil Religion: Reassessing the History of an Idea: https://a.co/d/8v2mf0n
- One Nation Under God?: An Evangelical Critique of Christian America: https://a.co/d/cuz7pbn
In this episode Caleb talks with Pastor Lewis Allen (ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary) who serves as senior pastor of Hope Church in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, which he helped plant after twelve years of pastoring a church in West London. Together Caleb and Lewis think through the topic of facing criticism in both the Christian life and ministry. How do we handle critique in a biblical way? How do we offer or share critique of/with others? How do we use criticism, well meaning or not, as a tool for discipleship and sanctification?
Suggested Resources Mentioned in the episode:
By Lewis Allen
- The Preachers Catechism
- Resilient Faith (coauthored with his wife Sarah
- The Glory of Grace: An Introduction to the Puritans in Their Own Words
- Article:https://www.crossway.org/articles/7-tips-for-navigating-criticism-as-a-pastor/
- Joel Beeke and Nick Thompson
- Pastors and Their Critics
By Paul Tripp
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
- How People Change
- Reactivity
- Relationships
By Ed Welch
- Side by Side
- Caring for One Another
- When People are Big and God is Small
By Mark Dever & Jamie Dunlop
- Compelling Community
Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation
- https://www.ccef.org/
In this episode Caleb is joined by Dr. Tim Wiebe, pastor of spiritual formation, at Brookside Church in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss primarily three questions: (1) why study theology (2) What place does theological education have in the local church; and (3) how to implement theological thinking and education (both formally and informally) in the local church.
Recommend Book Resources:
- Deep Discipleship by J.T. English
- Grounded in the Gospel by J.I. Packer
- Teaching the Faith, Forming the Faithful by Gary Parrett and Steve Kang
- The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar as Pastor by John Piper and D.A. Carson
Websites:
- Center for Pastor Theologians: https://www.pastortheologians.com/
- Training the Church: https://www.trainingthechurch.com/
- Brookside Institute: https://www.thebrooksideinstitute.net/
In this episode Dr. Caleb Lenard, host of the show, shares with listeners his background, education, and ministry before diving into the purpose, goals, and format the podcast will take in future episodes.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard shares the basic attitude skills needed for working through relational conflict.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard discusses the mandate for "one-another-care" in Scripture and how church members don't need a counseling or seminary degree to encourage, disciple, and counsel each other from God's word.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard discusses how to persevere and fight for faith in the Christian life.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard finishes a discussion on how to cultivate the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard begins a discussion on how to cultivate the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard finishes a discussion on how Christians can saturate their lives with the Word of God.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard begins a discussion how Christians can saturate their lives with the Word of God.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard defines biblical spirituality and sanctification and shows how a proper understanding of them is crucial for living the Christian life and practicing the spiritual disciplines in a way that honors the Lord and produces fruit in the life of a believer.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard walks students through one passage from the New Testament and one from the Old Testament show how all the previous lessons fit culminate in a hermeneutical method of interpretation for studying and teaching the bible theologically.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard takes a deeper dive into two key aspects of biblical theology that are vital for interpreting Scripture well.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard provides a framework for how to interpret the Bible the way the biblical authors did as one unified story that leads to Jesus Christ.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard answers the question, why is biblical theology important.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard surveys the doctrine of final judgement and the new creation.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard surveys the various historic views on the return of Christ and the millennium.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard surveys the major elements, aspects, and logical ordering of the Christian doctrine of salvation.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard surveys the doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons and then concludes with the doctrine of humanity created in the image of God.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard surveys the doctrine of the Trinity and highlighting its central place in Christian theology.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard discuss two key aspects of the doctrine of Scripture: authority and canonicity.
In this lesson Dr. Caleb Lenard introduces the discipline of systematic theology and how we can know God.
Join me in this survey of the major biblical covenants. In this episode I'll briefly explain the Mosaic and Davidic covenants.
Join me as I survey the major biblical covenants starting in this episode with the Noahic and Abrahamic covenants.
In this episode I continue with part four of a 5-part series surveying the major Old Testament Prophets exploring the work of the Lamentations.
In this episode I continue with part three of a 5-part series surveying the major Old Testament Prophets exploring the work of the Jeremiah.
In this episode I continue with part five of a 5-part series surveying the major Old Testament Prophets exploring the work of the Ezekiel.
In this episode I begin a 5-part series surveying the major Old Testament Prophets by explaing how we should approach interpreting the biblical prophets.
In this episode I continue with part two of a 5-part series surveying the major Old Testament Prophets exploring the work of the Isaiah.