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Reformed Thinking
"Reformed Thinking" is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of biblical teachings and theological questions, influenced by the abundant heritage of Reformed theology and Puritan writings. Whether exploring weighty Bible passages or dissecting influential Reformed books and articles, our goal is to offer insights that not only cultivate intellectual expansion but also, and more crucially, spiritual edification. Join us as we traverse the depths of scripture and Reformed thought…
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Purified by Fire, Preserved by Salt (Mark 9:49-50)
Deep Dive into Purified by Fire, Preserved by Salt (Mark 9:49-50) The texts analyze the profound teachings of Jesus in Mark 9:49-50, which concludes a vital…
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The True Light and the Children Born of God (John 1:9-13)
Deep Dive into The True Light and the Children Born of God (John 1:9-13) John 1:9–13 outlines a redemptive movement from Christ's divine revelation to human…
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The Night Bondage Broke (Exodus 12:33-34)
Deep Dive into The Night Bondage Broke (Exodus 12:33-34) Exodus 12:33-34 records a pivotal historical moment in the redemption of Israel, where centuries of…
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How to Understand the Mind of God in Scripture | John Owen
Deep Dive into Means to Be Used for the Right Understanding of the Mind of God in the Scripture by John Owen John Owen outlines the essential means for…
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God’s Impartial Judgment and the Circumcision of the Heart (Romans 2) | Colin G. Kruse
Deep Dive into Paul’s Letter to the Romans by Colin G. Kruse - Romans 2 In Romans 2, Paul develops the theme of God's impartial judgment, addressing a…
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Spiritual Liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Spiritual Liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17) by Charles Spurgeon In his 1855 sermon on 2 Corinthians 3:17, Charles Spurgeon explores the theme of…
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Freedom from the Courtroom of Self: Gospel Humility, Divine Judgment, and the Liberated Christian Identity
Deep Dive into Freedom from the Courtroom of Self: Gospel Humility, Divine Judgment, and the Liberated Christian Identity The human struggle with identity…
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Strengthened to Believe: Sovereign Grace and Unwavering Faith in the Prayer Closet
Deep Dive into Strengthened to Believe: Sovereign Grace and Unwavering Faith in the Prayer Closet Contemporary evangelicalism often suffers from the…
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Practical Inferences from the Doctrine of Religious Affections | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Having Thus Considered the Evidence of the Proposition Laid Down, I Proceed to Some Inferences In…
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The Cost of Unrestrained Anger (Proverbs 19:19)
Deep Dive into The Cost of Unrestrained Anger (Proverbs 19:19) Proverbs 19:19 declares that a person of great wrath will pay the penalty, warning that rescuing…
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Better to Enter Life: The Seriousness of Sin and the Mercy of Christ (Mark 9:42-48)
Deep Dive into Better to Enter Life: The Seriousness of Sin and the Mercy of Christ (Mark 9:42-48) Mark 9:42-48 presents a severe warning from Jesus Christ…
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Sent to Bear Witness to the Light: The Ministry of Christian Testimony (John 1:6–8)
Deep Dive into Sent to Bear Witness to the Light: The Ministry of Christian Testimony (John 1:6–8) John 1:6–8 establishes a foundational theology of gospel…
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The Midnight Judgment and the Sovereign Deliverance (Exodus 12:29-32)
Deep Dive into The Midnight Judgment and the Sovereign Deliverance (Exodus 12:29-32) Exodus 12:29-32 records the climactic moment of the plague narrative in…
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Mortifying Sin: Bring Your Lust to the Gospel | John Owen
Deep Dive into Mortifying Sin: Bring Your Lust to the Gospel by John Owen John Owen outlines practical directions for believers seeking to mortify indwelling…
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The Pride of the Wicked and the Justice of God (Psalm 10) | John Peter Lange et al.
Deep Dive into A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Psalms by John Peter Lange, et al. - Psalm 10 In his commentary on Psalm 10, John Peter Lange and his…
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The People’s Christ (Psalm 89:19) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The People’s Christ (Psalm 89:19) by Charles Spurgeon In his 1855 sermon on Psalm 89:19, Charles Spurgeon expounds on the text, "I have exalted…
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The Distended Self and the Sovereign Remedy (1 Corinthians 4:1–7)
Deep Dive into The Distended Self and the Sovereign Remedy (1 Corinthians 4:1–7) The sources explore the natural condition of the human ego and the gospel…
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Praying in the Holy Spirit: The Divine Dynamo of Victorious Intercession and Spiritual Warfare
Deep Dive into Praying in the Holy Spirit: The Divine Dynamo of Victorious Intercession and Spiritual Warfare The Christian prayer life often declines from a…
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Beholding the Unveiled Glory: Divine Illumination and the Sovereignty of Spiritual Joy
Deep Dive into Beholding the Unveiled Glory: Divine Illumination and the Sovereignty of Spiritual Joy The struggle with spiritual apathy is fundamentally a…
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πάθος (Pathos): Dishonorable Passions and the Judgment of God
Deep Dive into πάθος The Greek concepts of pathos and paideia represent a profound theological transition from human suffering and desire to divine education…
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Cease from Anger (Psalm 37:8)
Deep Dive into Cease from Anger (Psalm 37:8) The sources present an expository analysis of Psalm 37:8, instructing God's covenant people to cease from anger…
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Sovereignty, Sectarianism, and the Scope of Kingdom Service (Mark 9:38-41)
Deep Dive into Sovereignty, Sectarianism, and the Scope of Kingdom Service (Mark 9:38-41) The passage in Mark 9:38-41 addresses a perennial challenge within…
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The Eternal Word and the Unconquerable Light (John 1:1–5)
Deep Dive into The Eternal Word and the Unconquerable Light (John 1:1–5) John’s introduction of the Logos in his Prologue masterfully engages both Hellenistic…
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The Blood of the Covenant (Exodus 12:23-28)
Deep Dive into The Blood of the Covenant (Exodus 12:23-28) Exodus 12:23-28 represents a pivotal moment in biblical redemptive history, detailing the final…
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The Soul in the Depths of Sin (Psalm 130:1-2) | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Soul in the Depths of Sin (Psalm 130:1-2) by John Owen In his practical exposition of Psalm 130:1-2, John Owen examines the spiritual state…
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The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Refuting the Heresy of a Non-Bodily Rise
Deep Dive into The Bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Refuting the Heresy of a Non-Bodily Rise The physical, bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is the…
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Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings (2 Corinthians 1:5) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Consolation Proportionate to Spiritual Sufferings (2 Corinthians 1:5) by Charles Spurgeon In this 1855 sermon, Charles Spurgeon expounds on 2…
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The Courtroom of the Ego and the Liberty of Gospel Self-Forgetfulness (1 Corinthians 3:21–4:7)
Deep Dive into The Courtroom of the Ego and the Liberty of Gospel Self-Forgetfulness (1 Corinthians 3:21–4:7) Fallen humanity is trapped between the…
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From Fiery Trials to Heavenly Thrones: Transforming Carnal Temptations into Victorious Intercession
Deep Dive into From Fiery Trials to Heavenly Thrones: Transforming Carnal Temptations into Victorious Intercession The sources present a rich, reformed…
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Encouragement to Soul-Winners | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon - Encouragement to Soul-Winners Charles Spurgeon begins his sermon by highlighting the practical nature of…
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יַחַד (Yaḥad): How Good and Pleasant It Is to Dwell Together
Deep Dive into יַ֫חַד The Hebrew term yahad (יַ֫חַד) is a significant lexical unit that primarily functions as both a noun and an adverb, expressing concepts…
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The Deadly Poison of Envy (1 Samuel 18:7-9)
Deep Dive into The Deadly Poison of Envy (1 Samuel 18:7-9) The provided sources present an in-depth expository and theological analysis of 1 Samuel 18:7-9…
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The Greatness of the Least: Christ’s Call to Humble Service (Mark 9:33–37)
Deep Dive into The Greatness of the Least: Christ’s Call to Humble Service (Mark 9:33–37) Mark 9:33–37 addresses the persistent struggle with pride and…
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A Church for Saints, a Witness to Sinners: Is “Safe Space” Ministry Biblical?
Deep Dive into A Church for Saints, a Witness to Sinners: Is “Safe Space” Ministry Biblical? The sources present a robust biblical, historical, and theological…
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Sheltered Beneath the Blood (Exodus 12:21-22)
Deep Dive into Sheltered Beneath the Blood (Exodus 12:21-22) Exodus 12:21-22 stands at a pivotal moment on the eve of the tenth plague in Egypt, when the final…
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The Holy Spirit in Regeneration and Conversion | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Effectual Operation of the Blessed Spirit in the Regeneration or Conversion of Sinners by John Owen John Owen argues that humanity is…
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The Knowledge of God | Charles Hodge
Deep Dive into Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge - The Knowledge of God Charles Hodge begins by asserting that God can be known, a core doctrine of both…
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The Bible (Hosea 8:12) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Bible (Hosea 8:12) by Charles Spurgeon This sermon, delivered by Charles Spurgeon on March 18, 1855, is based on Hosea 8:12, where God…
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Come to Christ: The Gentle and Lowly Heart That Welcomes Sinners and Sustains Sufferers
Deep Dive into Come to Christ: The Gentle and Lowly Heart That Welcomes Sinners and Sustains Sufferers The sources explore Matthew 11:28–30, focusing on…
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Drawing Near with Confidence: Sharing the Heart’s Deepest Desires at the Throne of Grace
Deep Dive into Drawing Near with Confidence: Sharing the Heart’s Deepest Desires at the Throne of Grace True prayer requires radical, unvarnished honesty…
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The Duty and the Gift: Divine Sovereignty, Human Inability, and the Miracle of Joy in God
Deep Dive into The Duty and the Gift: Divine Sovereignty, Human Inability, and the Miracle of Joy in God Both sources explore the theological and pastoral…
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Arsenal Under Fire: Ukraine’s Defense-Industrial Base Under Russia’s Missile Threat
Deep Dive into Arsenal Under Fire: Ukraine’s Defense-Industrial Base Under Russia’s Missile Threat The provided sources detail the transformation and…
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The Anatomy of Apostasy and the Warning of Sin (Genesis 4:5-8)
Deep Dive into The Anatomy of Apostasy and the Warning of Sin (Genesis 4:5-8) These two theological treatises provide a detailed Reformed exposition of key…
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The Secret Passion and the Sovereign Son (Mark 9:30–32)
Deep Dive into The Secret Passion and the Sovereign Son (Mark 9:30–32) The passage in Mark 9:30-32 serves as a pivotal moment where Jesus shifts His ministry…
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An Everlasting Statute (Exodus 12:14-20)
Deep Dive into An Everlasting Statute (Exodus 12:14-20) Both documents offer a theological and expository analysis of Exodus 12:14–20, focusing on the divine…
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Atonement | John Owen
Deep Dive into Atonement by John Owen This text presents John Owen's theological refutation of universal redemption, specifically responding to Thomas More's…
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God’s Impartial Judgment and the Accountability of All (Romans 2) | Steven E. Runge
Deep Dive into Romans by Steven E. Runge - Romans 2 In Romans 2, Steven E. Runge explains that the Apostle Paul systematically deconstructs any sense of moral…
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The Preservation of Christians in the World (John 17:15) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Preservation of Christians in the World (John 17:15) by Charles Spurgeon In his sermon on John 17:15, Charles Spurgeon explains that…
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Buried in the Heart of Christ: The Immeasurable Riches of Grace for Sinners and Sufferers
Deep Dive into Buried in the Heart of Christ: The Immeasurable Riches of Grace for Sinners and Sufferers Ephesians 2:1-10, with a focus on verse 7, reveals the…
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Boldness at the Throne of Grace: Accessing the Father in the All-Sufficient Name and Imputed Righteousness of Jesus Christ
Deep Dive into Boldness at the Throne of Grace: Accessing the Father in the All-Sufficient Name and Imputed Righteousness of Jesus Christ The sources address…
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Divine Justice Amidst Human Iniquity (Psalm 10) | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Book of Psalms by John Calvin - Psalm 10 In his theological commentary on Psalm 10, John Calvin explains that David speaks in…
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The Grammar of Time in the English Bible
Deep Dive into The Grammar of Time in the English Bible The two documents explore how the grammar of time, specifically verbal tenses and aspects, shapes…
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The Burning Holiness of the Eternal Bench: YHWH’s Daily Indignation (Psalm 7:11)
Deep Dive into The Burning Holiness of the Eternal Bench: YHWH’s Daily Indignation (Psalm 7:11) The provided sources present a detailed Reformed theological…
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The Sovereign Majesty of Christ over Demonic Oppression and Unbelief (Mark 9:14-29)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Majesty of Christ over Demonic Oppression and Unbelief (Mark 9:14-29) The narrative of Mark 9:14-29 presents a stark transition…
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Divine Wrath, Disordered Desire, and Gospel Hope (Romans 1:26–27)
Deep Dive into Divine Wrath, Disordered Desire, and Gospel Hope (Romans 1:26–27) Romans 1:26–27 outlines the concept of judicial abandonment, where humanity’s…
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Sheltered by the Blood: Divine Judgment, Redemption, and the Passover (Exodus 12:1-13)
Deep Dive into Sheltered by the Blood: Divine Judgment, Redemption, and the Passover (Exodus 12:1-13) The provided sources present theological expositions of…
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Vindication of Substitutionary Atonement and Christ’s Satisfaction | John Owen
Deep Dive into A Brief Declaration and Vindication of the Doctrine of the Trinity and Also of the Person and Satisfaction of Christ by John Owen - An Appendix…
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Why Do You Stand Far Away? God’s Justice Against the Wicked (Psalm 10) | David Brown et al.
Deep Dive into Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible by David Brown, et al. - Psalm 10 This commentary on Psalm 10 details the psalmist’s…
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The Victory of Faith (1 John 5:4) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Victory of Faith (1 John 5:4) by Charles Spurgeon In his sermon delivered on March 18, 1855, at Exeter Hall, Charles Spurgeon expounds on…
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His Love Will Not Let Us Go: Christ’s Unfailing Heart for Sinners and Sufferers
Deep Dive into His Love Will Not Let Us Go: Christ’s Unfailing Heart for Sinners and Sufferers These two theological essays explore the depth and permanence of…