Theology in Particular: Recent Episodes
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Theology In Particular is a podcast about theology and the church from a confessional reformed baptist perspective. We will discuss a variety of theological topics, biblical texts and even do a few books reviews along the way. A podcast by IRBS.
In Episode 171 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Professors Richard Barcellos, James Dolezal, Charles Rennie, and Daniel Scheiderer to discuss the fundamental principles of theology, their relationship to each other, and their importance to pastors and theologians.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Recommended Resource:
Sermon: The Light Of Nature by Dr. James Renihan
In Episode 170 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss the importance of a minister keeping a close watch on his own soul as he ministers to the souls of others. We work our way through Part II of The Book Of Pastoral Rule, by Gregory the Great.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 169 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a sermon preached by Pastor Nehemiah Coxe and printed in the year 1681, entitled, A Sermon Preached At The Ordination Of An Elder And Deacon In A Baptized Congregation.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org. Registration will close on Monday, October 28 at 6 PM (PT).
Links:
A Sermon Preached At The Ordination Of An Elder And Deacon In A Baptized Congregation, by Nehemiah Coxe
Diaconal Ministry Resources From The Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 168 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Riddle to discuss a book he has written entitled, Before The Foundation Of The World: Doctrines Of God's Free Grace. This book is a fine introduction to the doctrines of grace, also known as the five points of Calvinism.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Links:
Book: Before The Foundation Of The World: Doctrines Of God's Free Grace, by Dr. Jeffrey Riddle
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org
In Episode 167 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Ed Romine & Dr. Brandon Rhea to discuss their upcoming IRBS class: Charles Spurgeon: The Sabbatarian Evangelist. Drs. Romine & Rhea will be co-teaching this one-unit elective at IRBS on January 13-16, 2025.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Links:
Book: The Booming Baritone Bell of England, The Pedagogy and Practice of Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Open Air Preaching, by Dr. Ed Romine
Book: Spurgeon's Forgotten Sabbatarianism: Examining the Role of the 4th Commandment in His Life and Theology, by Dr. Brandon Rhea
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
In Episode 166 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery & Dr. Ryan Davidson join me to discuss what they have learned over the years from reading the early church fathers.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession, Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
In Episode 165 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss Ephesians 4:11-13: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ…” (Ephesians 4:11–13, ESV). The question is, who is to do “the work of ministry”? Does this work belong to the “saints”, or “the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers”? The popular interpretation today is that the saints are to be equipped to do the work of the ministry. Dr. Renihan argues that the work of the ministry is to de done by shepherds and teachers.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
In episode 164 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss Benjamin Keach’s book, The Glory Of A True Church.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Links:
To order the 3535 Foundation printing of Benjamin Keach’s, The Glory Of A True Church email Pastor Doug VanderMeulen at douglasvan@3535foundation.com. The cost is $10 plus shipping.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
3535 Conference Dates: July 22-24, 2025 Location: Community Baptist Church, Fargo, North Dakota Topic: The rise of 17th-century 1689 Congregationalism For more information and to register, go to 3535foundation.com/church-conferences.
In Episode 163 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss John Cotton and his book, The Keys Of The Kingdom Of Heaven. This book influenced many in the seventeenth century, including John Owen. Owen credits this book with convincing him of the congregational way. Therefore, Cotton’s Keys significantly impacted the Savoy Platform of Polity and chapter 26 of the Second London Confession Of Faith: Of The Church.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession, Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
In Episode 162 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss the ecclesiology and polity expressed in chapter 26 of the Second London Confession and to make a case for congregationalism from the Scriptures.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference Dates: November 4-5, 2024 Location: Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, La Mirada, CA Topic: Second London Confession Chapter 10: Of Effectual Calling For more information and to register, go to scrbpc.org.
In Episode 161 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. Joshua Henson to discuss the Old Testament prophets and their message to Israel and the nations. This is episode four in a four-part series:
Part 1 – A Paradigm For Reading The Old Testament Prophets
Part 2 – The Prophetic Message To Israel And Its Fulfillment In Christ, The True Israel
Part 3 – The Prophets, The Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 1)
Part 4 – The Prophets, the Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 2)
Resources:
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How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
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Prophetic Oracles of Salvation in the Old Testament
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Basic Forms of Prophetic Speech
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Divine Covenants and Moral Order
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 160 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. Joshua Henson to discuss the Old Testament prophets and their message to Israel and the nations. This is episode three in a four-part series:
Part 1 – A Paradigm For Reading The Old Testament Prophets
Part 2 – The Prophetic Message To Israel And Its Fulfillment In Christ, The True Israel
Part 3 – The Prophets, The Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 1)
Part 4 – The Prophets, the Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 2)
Resources:
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How to Read and Understand the Biblical Prophets
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Prophetic Oracles of Salvation in the Old Testament
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Basic Forms of Prophetic Speech
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Divine Covenants and Moral Order
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 159 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Joshua Henson joins me once again to discuss the Old Testament prophets and their message to Israel and the nations. This is episode two in a four-part series:
Part 1 – A Paradigm For Reading The Old Testament Prophets
Part 2 – The Prophetic Message To Israel And Its Fulfillment In Christ, The True Israel
Part 3 – The Prophets, The Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 1)
Part 4 – The Prophets, the Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 2)
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 158 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Joshua Henson joins me to discuss the Old Testament prophets and their message to Israel and the nations. We plan to devote four episodes to this subject:
Part 1 – A Paradigm For Reading The Old Testament Prophets
Part 2 – The Prophetic Message To Israel And Its Fulfillment In Christ, The True Israel
Part 3 – The Prophets, The Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 1)
Part 4 – The Prophets, the Noahic Covenant, And The Nations (Part 2)
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Resources:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WsiZVJLFrn9akDMyWNhWbJ3bzb6e87P_/view?usp=drive_link
In Episode 157 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Daniel Scheiderer to discuss the Covenant of Redemption with special attention given to the way in which Particular Baptists have articulated this doctrine throughout history.
Contact:
For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Recommended Resources:
Journal Article: Benjamin Keach and the Everlasting Covenant: Baptist Expositor of a Puritan Doctrine, by Daniel Scheiderer
Journal Article: John Gill And The Continuing Baptist Affirmation of The Eternal Covenant, by Daniel Scheiderer
Journal Article: The Covenant Of Redemption And the Ordo Salutis, by J.V. Fesko
Book: The Trinity And the Covenant of Redemption, by J.V. Fesko
In Episode 156 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss the pastoral care offered to families in the first two centuries of the church. The early church developed largely in the Greco-Roman context. Dr. Davidson helps us understand how the family was structured in that culture and the challenges faced by pastors and Christians to build godly families within it based upon the teaching of Holy Scripture.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 155 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a portion of the book "Lectures To My Students" by Charles Spurgeon.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 154 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to conclude our discussion through Richard Steele’s book, A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God. May the Lord help us to give him our very best in corporate worship.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 153 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion through Richard Steele’s book, A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God. May the Lord help us to give him our very best in corporate worship.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:From August 13th to August 15th, 2024, the 3535 Foundation will host a conference that specifically focuses on the rise and development of Congregationalism, which significantly influenced the 1689 Baptist Confession during the 17th-century ecclesiastical debates. Gaining a proper understanding of 1689 ecclesiology necessitates gaining insight into the historical circumstances surrounding these debates.
The conference speakers will be Dr. James M. Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, Mansfield, Texas, and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.
To learn more and to register, please go to 3535foundation.com.
In Episode 152 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little book written by the 17th-century Puritan Minister, Richard Steele, entitled A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God. This little book encourages God’s people to focus on the Lord in worship. We hope these conversations about Steele’s book are an encouragement to you.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:From August 13th to August 15th, 2024, the 3535 Foundation will host a conference that specifically focuses on the rise and development of Congregationalism, which significantly influenced the 1689 Baptist Confession during the 17th-century ecclesiastical debates. Gaining a proper understanding of 1689 ecclesiology necessitates gaining insight into the historical circumstances surrounding these debates.
The conference speakers will be Dr. James M. Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, Mansfield, Texas, and Dr. Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte.
To learn more and to register, please go to 3535foundation.com.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 150 of Theology In Particular Dr. Richard Barcellos joins me one more time to talk about the scope of Scripture. This is now the fourth conversation we have devoted to this topic. In the first, Dr. Barcellos introduced the principle that Scripture has a scope, focus, or bullseye. In the second, Dr. Barcellos walked us through some passages in the New Testament to demonstrate that Christ and his Apostles interpreted the Old Testament Scriptures – the law, prophets, and Psalms – as having ultimate reference to Christ. In the third conversation, we look at 1 Peter 1:10-12 to further prove the point. In this fourth and final episode on the topic, we will consider Colossians 1:12-14.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 149 of Theology In Particular Dr. Richard Barcellos returns to talk about the scope of Scripture. This is now the third conversation we have devoted to this topic. In the first, Dr. Barcellos introduced the principle that Scripture has a scope, focus, or bullseye. In the second, Dr. Barcellos walked us through some passages in the New Testament to demonstrate that Christ and his Apostles interpreted the Old Testament Scriptures – the law, prophets, and Psalms – as having ultimate reference to Christ. Here in this third conversation, we look at 1 Peter 1:10-12 to further prove the point.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 148 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos returns to talk again about the scope of Scripture. In episode 147, Dr. Barcellos introduced this hermeneutical principle. In this conversation, he walks us through a few New Testament passages to demonstrate that Jesus and his Apostles interpreted the Old Testament as having Christ as its scope.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
In Episode 147 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss hermeneutics, especially the idea that the whole of Scripture has a scope or focus, and that the individual portions of Scripture need to be interpreted in light of the scope of the whole. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are helped by it.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 146 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little book written the 17th century Particular Baptist Minister, Hercules Collins, entitled The Temple Repaired. This is primarily a book about preaching. I trust that those who preach and those who listen to preaching will be encouraged by this conversation.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 145 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by the President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), Dr. James Renihan, to give thanks to God for 25 years of IRBS. Dr. Renihan also shares some thoughts about the past and the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I trust you will be encouraged by it too.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 144 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a book he co-edited and published back in the year 2005 entitled, Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ. This book has helped many Reformed Baptists to rediscover and understand the Covenant Theology expressed in the Second London Confession of Faith.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 142 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss a book he has republished titled, Gospel Church Government. This book is an abridgment of John Owen’s book, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government, first published in 1689. Naturally, we talk about John Owen too. We hope you enjoy and are edified by the conversation.
Links: Book: Gospel Church Government, by Jeffery Riddle
Announcements:Confessing The Faith ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/
IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 141 of Theology In Particular I’m joined again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music and its place in Christian worship. This is the third episode in a four-part series on the topic of music. You might also be interested in episode 133 entitled, Music In Creation, and episode 134 entitled, Music In The Church.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Links: Book: Descriptions And Prescriptions, Michael R. Emlet
Announcements:Confessing The Faith ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/
IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 140 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss Dr. Michael Emlet’s book, Descriptions And Prescriptions. In this short book, Dr. Emlet presents a balanced and Biblical perspective on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. It is required reading in Dr. Davidson's Pastoral Counseling class, and we are pleased to recommend it to you today.
Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org.
For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Links: Book: Descriptions And Prescriptions, Michael R. Emlet
Announcements:Confessing The Faith ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/
IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 139 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to respond to two questions put forward by listeners. One has to do with baptism and the language we use to talk about it, and the other has to do with a difficult-to-understand phrase found in Second London Confession 22.4. We hope you enjoy and are edified!
Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to irbsseminary.org. For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at tip@irbsseminary.org.
Announcements:Confessing The Faith Conference Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/
IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at Eventbrite.com. For more information, go to irbsseminary.org.
Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email buildingtomorrowschurch@gmail.com. Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA
In Episode 138 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to read and discuss excerpts from a few lesser-known Particular Baptist authors. Not only is the content of these excerpts interesting, but it is also helpful to be exposed to these relatively obscure writers and their work.
Links:
Article: Abraham Cheare: The Bunyan Of Plymouth, Jeff Robinson
Website: Early English Books Online Text Creation Partnership
Contact:
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In Episode 137 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss his upcoming class on Biblical Theology. I always enjoy chatting with Rich. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 136 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Michael Prodigalidad joins me to discuss pastoral administration. I trust that pastors will benefit from this conversation. I also believe that this topic should be of interest to all Christians. One, it is good for Christians to be mindful and prayerful concerning the demands faced by their pastors. Two, all Christians face administrative challenges of their own and should strive to be faithful. We hope this conversation will be encouraging to you in some way.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 135 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Professor Charles Rennie to discuss the spiritual theology of Augustine. We focus especially on Augustine’s work, The Confessions.
In Episode 134 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined once again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. In episode 133 we focused on music in general. In this episode, we turn our attention to music in the church. We hope you enjoy and are encouraged!
In Episode 133 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music. This will be the first in a series of episodes on the subject of music. First, we discuss music in creation. In future episodes, we will discuss music in the church.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 132 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Timothy Decker to discuss his recently published book, A Revolutionary Reading Of Romans 13. In this conversation, Dr. Decker provides us with a sweeping overview of his book. We address some particulars near the end. I suspect we will be returning to this topic in the future to address certain topics in a more focused way.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 131 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 2 of a 2 part series.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 130 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to talk about preaching the Psalms. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 129 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Drs. Samuel and James Renihan to talk about An Orthodox Catechism, edited by Hercules Collins.
Links:
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In Episode 128 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined again by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episodes, we talked about reading the Scriptures redemptive-historically and ethically. In this episode, we discuss the theological reading of Scripture.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources:
Bible Reading Plans For 2024 from Ligonier Ministries
In Episode 127 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to continue our discussion about different approaches to Bible reading. In the previous episode, we talked about the chronological, or redemptive-historical reading of Scripture. In this episode, we discuss the ethical reading of Scripture.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
Bible Reading Plans For 2024 from Ligonier Ministries
In Episode 126 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss different approaches to Bible reading. This is the first of three episodes on this subject. In this first episode we talk about the importance of reading the Bible chronologically, or redemptive historically.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
Bible Reading Plans For 2024 from Ligonier Ministries
In Episode 125 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted from or added to the person of the Son). The second is a positive proposal of how to think and speak more accurately concerning the mystery of the incarnation.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources: Journal Article: Neither Subtraction, Nor Addition: The Word’s Terminative Assumption of a Human Nature, by James E. Dolezal
In Episode 124 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal joins me to talk about the incarnation, especially the manner of the Word’s assumption of a human nature. Two episodes will be devoted to this subject. In the first, Dr. Dolezal warns against two flawed ways of speaking about the Son’s assumption of a human nature (nothing was subtracted from or added to the person of the Son). The second is a positive proposal of how to think and speak more accurately concerning the mystery of the incarnation.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
Journal Article: Neither Subtraction, Nor Addition: The Word’s Terminative Assumption of a Human Nature, by James E. Dolezal
In Episode 123 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to talk about the Patristic Era. Here we focus on the persecution of the church leading up to the time of Constantine and the privileged position that was given to the church in Roman society under his rule.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources:
Primary Readings:
Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History (Books 6-7 will address the persecution under Decius and Valerian. Books 8-10 will address the Great Persecution under Diocletian and company.)
Eusebius, The Life of Constantine (Hagiography in the Early Church; Both of these by Eusebius are in the NPNF, Vol 1)
Lactantius, Of The Manner In Which The Persecutors Died (In the ANF, Vol 7, 301)
David Gwynn, Christianity In The Later Roman Empire: A Sourcebook
Secondary Sources:
W. H. C. Frend, The Rise of Christianity (Chapter 9: Struggle and Advance; Chapter 13: The Age of Diocletian; Chapter 14: The Constantinian Revolution)
Bruce Shelley, Church History In Plain Language (Chapters 4 and 9 are helpful)
Philip Jenkins, The Lost History
In Episode 122 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to encourage Christlike, peaceable behavior towards others - an exhortation sorely needed in our day.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 121 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about the importance of gratitude in the Christian life and to give thanks to God for the mercy he has shown to us in Christ Jesus.
Recommended Resources:
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs (you can find digital versions of this book for free online)
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 120 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the seminary's desire to promote world missions.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org| If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 119 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about church discipline.
Links:
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In Episode 118 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos joins me to talk about the Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference. We discuss its history, the archives, and this year’s theme: Second London Confession, Chapter 9: Of Free Will.
Links:
Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference: scrbpc.org
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 117 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by IRBS Board Of Trustees Chairman, Fred Pugh. In this episode, you’ll find some wonderful advice for ministers, young and old. We hope you are encouraged.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources: Preaching and Preachers, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Lectures To My Students, by Charles Spurgeon Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers, by T. David Gordon
In Episode 116 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Kenneth Puls joins me to talk about the Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin) and their views on music in the church. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources: The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection of His Spiritual Prose, Poems, and Hymns, Edited by Ford Lewis Battles
In Episode 115 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery joins me to discuss a piece written in the patristic era by Irenaeus of Lyons entitled, On The Apostolic Preaching, or Demonstration Of The Apostolic Preaching. Dr. Montgomery has been kind enough to record a series of episodes with me on the patristic era (see episodes 97 & 105). The others are big-picture overviews of the patristic era. This one is different as we focus on one man and one of his works.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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Recommended Resources:
The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves
On The Apostolic Preaching, by Irenaeus of Lyons
Against Heresies, by Irenaeus of Lyons
Irenaeus: Essential Readings
LibriVox: Free Public Domain Audio Books
In Episode 114 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Ryan Davidson joins me to discuss a letter written by John Chrysostom to a young widow in the late fourth century AD. Our conversation is focused on the pastoral care that is exhibited by Chrysostom in this beautiful letter.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources: Letter To A Young Widow, by John Chrysostom (a web search will produce free versions)
In Episode 113 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Daniel Scheiderer returns to make a case for Amillennialism. It was in episode 80 that Dr. Scheiderer provided us with an overview of the various eschatological positions on the millennium. Here he presents two arguments against mellennarianism in its various forms and five arguments for the Amillennial position.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources: A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, by Kim Riddlebarger On The End Of The World And On Hell – Theological Commonplaces, Vol. 32-33, Pages 129-36, by Johann Gerhard, Institutes Of Elenctic Theology, Section 20.3, by Francis Turretin.
In Episode 112 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie returns to continue our series on the Medieval Era of church history. In this episode we give special attention to the Christian Mysticism which was so previlent in those days. I hope enjoy this conversation and are edified.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 111 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the message he delivered at the 2023/24 IRBS convocation entitled, A School Of The Prophets.
Links:
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In Episode 110 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan returns to talk again about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. In part one, we focused on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26).
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 109 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. We ended up devoting two episodes to this subject. In part one, we focus on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26).
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 108 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me to talk about the appointment of “gifted brothers” in our churches in accordance with Second London Confession 26.11.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
17th & Early 18th Century Books:
A Vindication of the Preacher sent, or a Warrant for Public Preaching without Ordination, by Samuel Petto, John Martin, and Frederick Woodal
The Temple Repaired, by Hercules Collins
Modern Books
Edification And Beauty, by James Renihan (see pages 107-114)
To The Judicious And Impartial Reader: Baptist Symbolics Volume 2, by James Renihan (see pages 506-507)
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 107 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Hicks to discuss the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther famously said, “if this article stands, the church stands; if this article collapses, the church collapses.” And sadly, this article has often been challenged and distorted in the history of the church even up to this present day. Here you will find a brief but clear articulation and defense of this biblical doctrine which is central to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Recommended Resources:
The Doctrine of Justification: An Outline of its History in the Church; And of Its Exposition From Scripture, by James Buchanan
The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Pastoral Perspective, edited by Matthew Barrett
Justification (New Studies in Dogmatics), by Michael Horton
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In Episode 106 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jeffery Riddle returns to talk about the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In our conversation, we address questions about the authorship, audience, date of composition, Canonical order, and the number of the Gospels. I think our listeners will find this conversation interesting and encouraging.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 105 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to continue our series on the Patristic Era. In episode 97, Dr. Montgomery provided us with an introduction to this important era in church history. In this episode, he draws attention to the impulse of the early church to formulate creeds and explains where this impulse comes from. The listener should know that Dr. Montgomery and I have decided to use a book entitled, The Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith, as a kind of outline for this series.
Recommended Resources:
Book: The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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God does not have passions, but we do. Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me in Episode 104 to discuss human passions and how we might grow in the sanctification of our passions in Christ Jesus.
In Episode 103 of Theology In Particular, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the threefold division of the law of Moses.
Recommended Resources:
Book: “From The Finger Of God”, by Philip Ross
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 102 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Ian Fuller to talk about the course he teaches at IRBS: Apologetics in Pastoral Ministry – Science and the Bible.
Recommended Resources:
Dr. Jeffrey Riddle’s academia.edu page: https://pvcc.academia.edu/JeffreyRiddle
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 101 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss the discipline of textual criticism. This is a fascinating field of study which had undergone some significant changes in the last 100 years.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 100 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie provides us with a sweeping overview of the Medieval Era. I think our listeners will find this conversation to be very interesting.
Recommended Resources:
The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade, by Susan Bauer
2,000 Years of Christ’s Power Vol. 2: The Middle Ages, by Nick Needham
Introduction to Medieval Theology, by Rik Van Nieuwenhove
St. Bonaventure's on the Reduction of the Arts to Theology, by St. Bonaventure
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 100 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie provides us with a sweeping overview of the Medieval Era. I think our listeners will find this conversation to be very interesting.
Recommended Resources:
The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade, by Susan Bauer
2,000 Years of Christ’s Power Vol. 2: The Middle Ages, by Nick Needham
Introduction to Medieval Theology, by Rik Van Nieuwenhove
St. Bonaventure's on the Reduction of the Arts to Theology, by St. Bonaventure
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 99 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Timothy Decker joins me to discuss the proper interpretation of the book of Revelation. I’d like to encourage the listener to stick with us through the early technical talk. This conversation gets clearer and evermore practical as it progresses.
Recommended Resources:
The Book of Revelation (The New International Greek Testament Commentary), by G. K. Beale Revelation: A Shorter Commentary, by G. K. Beale and David Campbell
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
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In Episode 98 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ryan Davidson leading a congregation through a process of reform. He shares his experience and offers some advice to both ministers and members of reforming churches.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 97 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jason Montgomery about the Patristic Era. This episode is introductory. Our plan is to return to this era in future episodes to focus on the particulars. When all is said and done (and it may take a while), our hope is to have a nice little series archived on this important period in church history.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: tip@irbsseminary.org
In Episode 96 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the third in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, we discuss the practice of associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.15.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 95 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the second in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, Dr. Renihan makes an argument for associationalsim from the Scriptures.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 94 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the first in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this first episode, we define associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.14.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 93 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. James Renihan on the subject of religious liberty and the role that Baptists played in the development of this idea. We hope that this episode will be of some help to our listeners as they wrestle with questions related to the relationship between church and state.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: joe@emmausrbc.org
Recommended Resources: Journal Article: William G. McLoughlin, Isaac Backus and the Separation of Church and State in America Book: William G. McLoughlin, The Diary of Isaac Backus, 3 Volumes Book: William G. McLoughlin, Soul Liberty: The Baptists Struggle in New England, 1630-1833
In Episode 92 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan recommended books on a variety of subjects.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In episode 91 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 1 paragraph 5 of our confession: “the scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God)”. In context, the scope of Scripture is presented as a property of Scripture, but this principle also has implications for the interpretation of Scripture, or hermeneutics. That is where we go with our conversation, ultimately. We hope you enjoy and are edified somehow.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 90 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 29 paragraph 4 of our confession: “Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance.” The question is, what is meant by “due”.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 89 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Dolezal to discuss the doctrine of angels.
Dr. Dolezal will be teaching a course on this subject at IRBS April 27-29, 2023. If you are interested in taking this course in person or via live stream, please contact Kristen Wood at admissions@irbsseminary.org.
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 87 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan makes a case from Scripture for the recovery of the doctrine of the descent of Christ into Hades (or Sheol).
Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources: Book: Crux, Mors, Inferi: A Primer and Reader on Christ's Descent, by Samuel Renihan Book: "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, by Matthew Emerson Book: The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ's Descent into the Underworld, by Justin Bass
In episode 86 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through the Second London Confession of Faith (7.2, 7.3, 8.6, and 20.1) demonstrating that it posits the Messianic interpretation of Genesis 3:15.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 85 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through some key Old and New Testament texts to demonstrate that Genesis 3:15 is to be interpreted as a promise concerning the Messiah.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 84 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the first announcement of the gospel as recorded in Genesis 3:15. Here we begin to look at the evidence for the Messianic interpretation.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 83 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos concerning Genesis 3:15. We continue to ask the question, is it about the Messiah?, as we consider the text in its immediate, book, authorial, testamental, and canonical context.
We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the second in a series of five episodes.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbssseminary.org
In episode 82 of Theology In Particular, I speak with Dr. Richard Barcellos about Genesis 3:15. Is it about the Messiah? In other words, is it in fact the first proclamation of the gospel? We believe it is. Our confession says so.
We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the first in a series of five episodes, therefore.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 81 of Theology In Particular, Professor Ryan Davidson and I chat about anxiety. What is anxiety? Is it always sinful? What makes it sinful? What are the solutions? I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope it is encouraging to you in some way.
Ryan Davidson serves as Pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, VA, and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at IRBS.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
Thinking Through Anxiety, J. Ryan Davidson
Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, Edward T. Welch
The Happy Christian: Ten Ways to Be a Joyful Believer in a Gloomy World, David Murray
In episode 80 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Daniel Scheiderer about eschatology.
Dr. Scheiderer is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at IRBS and Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, PA.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Recommended Resources:
A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, by Kim Riddlebarger
Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation, by Dennis Johnson
In episode 79 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. John Fesko. Dr. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson Mississippi, and a friend of IRBS.
In this episode, we discuss apologetics in general, and the contrast between “classical” and “presuppositional” apologetics in particular. Much of this conversation is drawn from his book, Reforming Apologetics, Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith – a must-read for those interested in this subject.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Dr. Fesko’s Book, Reforming Apologetics: rts.edu/resources/reforming-apologetics/
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: joe@emmausrbc.org
In this episode, Dr. Renihan sits down with three Reformed Baptists from Poland attending an IRBS course in the UK. They discuss the state of religion in Poland, the faltering position of the Roman Catholic church, and how their churches seek to reach Poland with the gospel and build themselves up, both biblically and confessionally, in light of these things.
In this podcast Dr. Renihan records a conversation from a conference in England with three brothers involved in IRBS UK. They discuss the conference lectures and some questions raised by how Christology is presented in many of our favorite hymns.
In Episode 76 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan highlights a few of the prominent women of the Puritan era.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 75 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan describes life in the Puritan age. This was an interesting conversation. In my opinion, considering history in this way helps with maintaining perspective on the troubles we face in our own time.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 74 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan provides us with some great book recommendations.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 73 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I discuss the history and present usefulness of catechetical preaching and teaching.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 72 of Theology In Particular I bring questions from one of our listeners regarding the political theology of 17th century Particular Baptists to Dr. James Renihan. I found his answers interesting and insightful. I think you will too..
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org
In Episode 71 of Theology In Particular I interview Dr. Richard Barcellos on the subject of hermeneutics. The episode is unusually long, but the time flew by for me. It’s always fun to talk with Rich. I hope you enjoy and are edified.
LinksInternational Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Episode 70 of Theology In Particular is special. Dr. James Renihan took the opportunity to interview brothers from the UK while on a trip there. We trust that you will be encouraged to learn about the work God is doing across the pond (from our US perspective, of course).
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
IRBS UK: trinitygracechurch.net/irbs-uk
Broken Wharfe: brokenwharfe.com
In episode 69 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos and I debrief on the 2022 Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference. The theme was chapter 8 of the Second London Confession of Faith: Of Christ the Mediator.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Sothern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference: scrbpc.org
In episode 68 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about the impact of the 1830’s on the religious landscape of the United States.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
In episode 67 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about Puritanism in the New England context. In a way, this interview was inspired by the Puritanism 101 video series put out by IRBS. In that series, Dr. Renihan describes the development of English Puritanism. Some who have listened to that series expressed a desire to know more about New English Puritanism, and so here we are. We hope you enjoy and are edified.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Puritanism 101 Video Lectures: irbsseminary.org/resources/
In episode 66 of Theology In Particular, I discuss the error of biblicism with Dr. James Renihan. To be biblical is good. Biblicism, on the other hand, is a flawed method of biblical interpretation which results in many theological errors.
In episode 65 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about the influence that John Calvin had on other reformers on the continent, and puritans in England.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Reformation Heritage Books, Christian Biographies For Young Readers https://www.heritagebooks.org/christian-biographies-for-young-readers/
In episode 64 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about his forthcoming book, Baptist Symbolics, Volume II. Volume I is a commentary on the First London Confession. It has been out for some time now. Volume II is a commentary on the Second London Confession. It is scheduled to be released in the next few months. Both will be available through the publisher, Founders Press.
Links
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Founders Press: press.founders.org
In episode 63 of Theology In Particular, I was pleased to interview Pastor Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book, “Under God, Over The People – The Calling & Accountability Of Civil Government”. I trust that this book, and this interview, will be helpful to pastors and church members alike as we seek to understand and obey the scriptures as it pertains to our relationship to civil authorities.
In episode 62 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I spend some time discussing the results of a recent survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries in partnership with Life Way Research on the state of theology in the USA.
In episode 61 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Chad Vegas joins us to discuss evangelism, missions, and why it is good for ministers to receive training in these areas.
In episode 60 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Fred Malone joins us to talk about preaching and the courses he teaches to IRBS to help with the development of preachers. We hope that pastors, future pastors, and congregants alike are encouraged to highly value preaching as one of the ordinary means of grace that God has given to his church.
In Episode 59 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal demonstrates the usefulness of philosophical theology by wrestling with the metaphysical problem of the one and the many. I would encourage the listener to persevere through this rather long and unusually technical interview. I do believe that the importance and usefulness of this philosophical conversation will become apparent by the end.
In Episode 58 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal introduces us to philosophical theology. He makes a case for its usefulness, especially to pastors and theologians. This interview will require you to exert some mental energy. The payoff will be worth it.
In Episode 57, Pastor Ryan Davidson addressed the question of the usefulness of general revelation in pastoral counseling.
Episode 56 is an interview with Pastor Ryan Davidson on the topic of pastoral counseling in the history of the church. Understanding how pastors cared for the members of their congregations in other times, places, and cultures should help pastors refine their approach to ministry today.
Episode 55 is an interview with Pastor Ryan Davidson on the topic of pastoral counseling. Should pastors counsel? What warrant do we find for this in the scriptures? What is the relationship between counseling and preaching? In brief, it is argued that pastoral counseling ought to be viewed as a secondary aid to the ordinary means of grace.
In Episode 54 of Theology In Particular Dr. James Renihan and I return to a subject that we addressed briefly in the previous episode – the permanence of the Sabbath day. Is there a day that is to be kept holy by the New Covenant people of God? We believe the scriptures teach there is. It is the Lord’s Day, also known as the Christian Sabbath.
In Episode 53 of Theology In Particular Dr. James Renihan brings to light the historical context around what the Confession has to say about Sabbath keeping.
In Episode 52 of Theology In Particular Dr. James Renihan addresses a few common misconceptions in Baptist history and seeks to set the record straight.
Episode 51 of Theology In Particular is the last in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, we offer a friendly critique of the reformed paedobaptist position.
Episode 50 of Theology In Particular is the fifth in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, we consider baptism in the history of the church.
Episode 49 of Theology In Particular is the fourth in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, consider baptism in light of covenant theology.
Episode 48 of Theology In Particular is the third in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, Dr. James Renihan presents the Old Testament background to the New Covenant ordinance of baptism.
Episode 47 is the second in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, Dr. James Renihan argues from the New Testament scriptures that baptism should be applied only to those who make a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
Episode 46 is the introductory episode in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this series, Dr. James Renihan argues that it is only those who make a credible profession of faith who should receive the sacrament (ordinance) of baptism.
Episode 45 is the sixth in a series of six on the doctrines of grace. Here I speak with Dr. James Renihan about the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints.
Episode 43 is the fifth in a series of six on the doctrines of grace. Here I speak with Dr. James Renihan about the doctrine of effectual calling.
Episode 43 is the fourth in a series of six on the doctrines of grace. Here I speak with Dr. James Renihan about the doctrine of particular redemption, or limited atonement.
Episode 42 is the third in a series of six on the doctrines of grace. Here I speak with Dr. James Renihan about unconditional election. This is a controversial doctrine, but one that is clearly taught in scripture. Pastors must teach this doctrine with care. We hope this episode helps in some way.
In episode 41, Dr. James Renihan and I discuss the doctrine of total depravity. This doctrine is typically addressed first when considering the doctrine of salvation, for here the condition of man is established. What does God do for sinners to save them from their sins? We will better understand what he does when we consider his works against the backdrop of our inability and need.
In episode 40, Dr. James Renihan and I introduce a series on the doctrines of grace, also called the five points of Calvinism. Here we attempt to lay foundations that are crucial for a proper understanding of the doctrine of salvation. I would recommend that you also listen to episode 35 on the covenant of redemption. Important foundations were laid in that episode which help us to better understand the doctrine of salvation.
In episode 39 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Joshua Henson and I talk about the polemical dimension of the Old Testament. “Polemic” means a strong verbal or written attack. Dr. Henson helps us to see how the Old Testament scriptures simultaneously record true history while strongly denouncing the false gods of the nations.
In episode 38 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Tom Hicks helps us to understand and evaluate a view of the Old Covenant law known as Theonomy. This view has grown in popularity in some circles and, in our opinion, has led to some confusion. We hope this episode helps to bring some clarity to this important topic.
In episode 37, Drs. James and Sam Renihan talk about their time in and around London. They share some of the insights gained concerning our Baptist heritage while visiting historical sites and spending time in the archives. This was an interesting and encouraging conversation. We hope it is a blessing to you, the listener.
In this episode, Dr. James Renihan makes an announcement regarding a new name for the seminary. Also, we talk about the history of IRBS going all the way back to the late 90’s. This was a very encouraging conversation. I hope you enjoy it!
Drs. James and Sam Renihan join me to discuss the covenant which preceded all others, namely, the Covenant of Redemption. Sam has produced a lot of good material on the subject of Covenant Theology. As usual, he speaks with precision and clarity on this important doctrine.
In this episode, Dr. James Renihan answers the question, what is a Reformed Baptist? from a historical, theological, and practical viewpoint. I have found that church members sometimes have a difficult time answering this question, not because they are ignorant of who we are, but because it is hard to know where to start or what to emphasize. We hope this helps!
An interview with Dr. Josh Wilson, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Park Hills, Missouri, and Adjunct Professor of Old Testament at IRBSTS. Linguistic Traits of Hebrew Relator Nouns and Their Implications for Translating Genesis 1:1
Syntactical Features of Hebrew Genitive Clauses and Their Implications for Translating Genesis 1:1
In this interview, Dr. James Renihan stresses the importance of holiness in the life of ministers. We should remember how Paul exhorted Timothy, saying, “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Timothy 4:16, ESV). Needless to say, it is encouraging to hear a seminary president stress the importance, not only of sound doctrine in the mind, but holiness in the whole of life.
How does a man know if he is called to the ministry? And once he knows, what should he do to prepare? What role does the local church play in this process? How can a seminary help? These are the kinds of questions we address in this interview with Dr. James Renihan, President of IRBS Theological Seminary. https://irbsseminary.org/
In this interview with Dr. James Renihan, we consider a view of baptist history known as “successionism”. Those who hold to this view believe that, in one way or another, baptists can trace their heritage all the way back to the days of Christ and his Apostles.
In this interview with Dr. James Renihan we talk about what it means to subscribe to a confession of faith. We discuss different levels of subscription and also touch upon some of the benefits of full (or strict) subscription. We hope you are encouraged by it!
An interview with Dr. James Renihan on the topic of the fundamentalist movement of the 20th century and its impact upon evangelical churches today.
This is an interview with Dr. James Renihan on the topic of common objections to the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. Specifically, we discuss the most common objections taken by those who otherwise subscribe to the confession. Those who are familiar with this issue will anticipate that our conversation focuses on chapters 26.4 and 10.3. Dr. Renihan also helpfully distinguishes between objections, exceptions, and scruples. I truly enjoyed this interview, and pray that it would be of some advantage to you, the listener.
Episode 26: An interview with Dr. James Renihan on the topic of dealing with controversy in a way that honors God.
Episode 25: An Interview with Dr. James Renihan on the Gifted Brother Podcast Resources on the Gifted Brother
https://wipfandstock.com/9781606084816/edification-and-beauty/
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=220112034443
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=101616180538
Recommended Reading on LoC Bolton, Samuel. The True Bounds of Christian Freedom. London: J.L., 1645. A slightly edited version has been published by The Banner of Truth Trust in their Puritan Paperbacks series, pick up on pg 20
Calvin, John. Institutes. Book 3, chapter 19.
John. “A Brief Instruction in the Worship of God,” Works of John Owen, vol. 15, pp. 447-530. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965.
“A Discourse Concerning Liturgies and Their Imposition,” Works of John Owen, vol. 15, pp. 1-55. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965.
“The Word of God the Sole Rule of Worship,” Works of John Owen, vol. 13, pp. 462-506. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967.
Episode 19: A Conversation with Dr. Craig Carter on Christology and his Upcoming Book, https://www.amazon.com/Contemplating-God-Great-Tradition-Trinitarian/dp/1540963306
Episode 17: A Conversation with Dr. James Renihan on Prov. 1:7 and the Fear of the Lord
A conversation with J. Ryan Davidson on his new book Green Pastures: A Primer on the Ordinary Means of Grace
An Interview with Dr. James Dolezal: The Contemplation and Knowlege of the Incomprehensible God “The knowledge of God consists in the perception of his incomprehensibility.” - Basil
An interview with Dr. Sam Renihan on his new book, The Mystery of Christ: His Covenant and His Kingdom
A MEGA Episode with Dr. Jason Montgomery on Second Century Christianity and the Formation of the NT Canon.
A conversation with Dr. James Renihan about the Anabaptists. Who were they and why do we need know about them? How should we view them? Did Anabaptist writings have any influence on the early English Baptists? What are the two types of English Baptists? Who were they? How did they differ? Did either of them have Anabaptist contacts?
Part 1 and2 - Sermons by Traever Gingrich
Part 3 - https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11181821300
Matthew Bingham, Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution
A conversation with Dr. James Renihan about Biblicism. How shall we think about Biblicism? Is it a problem for the church? How does sufficiency and perspicuity of Scripture inform our understanding of the Biblicism.
An interview with Dr. Michael Prodigalidad, Pastor of Stanmore Baptist Church, Sydney Australia. Michael is also one of our Adjunct Professors of Pastoral Theology. We discuss a number of issues related to pastoral administration including communication, stewardship and leadership development.
Dr. James Renihan interviews Rev. Oliver Allmand-Smith of Trinity Grace Baptist Church, Ramsbottom UK. Hear how the Lord is working in the UK!
An interview with Dr. James Renihan on Psalm 15. How to interpret, outline, preach and apply Psalm 15 to a Christian congregation.
An interview with Dr. James Renihan on why should we study and preach the Psalms. Thoughts on superscriptions, different types of Psalms, maskils and interpreting the Psalms in light of Christ.
A roundtable discussion on Hermeneutics with Dr. Richard Barcellos. We discuss the importance of learning how to read and interpret the bible. What is the letter and what is the Spirit of biblical interpretation? Are we to emulate the hermeneutical methods of the Apostles? What is Christocentricity?
Books Reviews! Book reviews! Book reviews! A bit on the Psalms, Apologetics, Baptist History and even Star Trek. Live long and prosper!
- O. Palmer Robertson, The Flow of the Psalms: Discovering Their Structure and Theology
- J.V. Fesko, Reforming Apologetics: Retreiving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith
- Matthew Bingham, Orthodox Radicals: Baptist Identity in the English Revolution
A discussion on seminary, Reformed catholicity, confessionalism, seminary curriculum, a review of the academic year and Dr. Renihan’s recent trip to England.
A conversation with Dr. James Renihan on seminary, the 2nd London Baptist Confession and even a few book recommendations.
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