Shows / Reformed Thinking
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…
Episodes
- Reformed Thinking
God the Righteous Judge and Refuge of the Oppressed | Biblical Studies Press
Deep Dive into The NET Bible First Edition Notes by Biblical Studies Press - Psalm 9 The provided text contains translation and study notes for Psalms 9 and…
- Reformed Thinking
The Church of Christ (Ezekiel 34:26) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Church of Christ (Ezekiel 34:26) by Charles Spurgeon Charles Spurgeon's 1855 sermon on Ezekiel 34:26 explores the dual promise that the…
- Reformed Thinking
The Loveliness of Christ: His Gentle Heart for the Guilty and the Grieving
Deep Dive into The Loveliness of Christ: His Gentle Heart for the Guilty and the Grieving Both texts provide detailed theological expositions of Matthew…
- Reformed Thinking
Proclaiming the Unchanging Gospel to a Glocal World
Deep Dive into Proclaiming the Unchanging Gospel to a Glocal World The contemporary missionary landscape has transitioned from a unidirectional, geographic…
- Reformed Thinking
The Silence of Heaven and the Sovereign God
Deep Dive into The Silence of Heaven and the Sovereign God The provided texts offer a Reformed theological analysis of the first chapter of C. S. Lewis's A…
- Reformed Thinking
νοῦς (Nous): Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind
Deep Dive into νοῦς The provided text offers a comprehensive lexical and historical analysis of the Greek word nous and its related terms, tracing its…
- Reformed Thinking
Shining Before Men: The Glory of the Father (Matthew 5:16)
Deep Dive into Shining Before Men: The Glory of the Father (Matthew 5:16) Matthew 5:16 commands Christians to let their light shine before others so that their…
- Reformed Thinking
The Traditions of Men Versus the Commandment of God (Mark 7:1-13)
Deep Dive into The Traditions of Men Versus the Commandment of God (Mark 7:1-13) The provided documents offer a comprehensive theological and expository…
- Reformed Thinking
The Sovereign God, The Interceding Prophet, and The Hardened Monarch (Exodus 8:30-32)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign God, The Interceding Prophet, and The Hardened Monarch (Exodus 8:30-32) Exodus 8:30-32 captures a pivotal moment during the fourth…
- Reformed Thinking
Communion with the Holy Spirit: Three General Rules | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter VII John Owen outlines the saints' communion with…
- Reformed Thinking
The God Who Is Spirit and the Error of an Embodied Deity
Deep Dive into The God Who Is Spirit and the Error of an Embodied Deity The central argument across the texts is the biblical and historical Christian doctrine…
- Reformed Thinking
Christ Manifesting Himself to His People (John 14:22) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Christ Manifesting Himself to His People (John 14:22) by Charles Spurgeon Charles Spurgeon’s sermon on John 14:22 explores the question asked by…
- Reformed Thinking
Our Heavenly Paraclete: The Sovereign Heart and Invincible Advocacy of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Deep Dive into Our Heavenly Paraclete: The Sovereign Heart and Invincible Advocacy of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers The sources provide a thorough exegesis…
- Reformed Thinking
Exegeting Human Culture: Anthropological Research Methods for Contemporary Missions
Deep Dive into Exegeting Human Culture: Anthropological Research Methods for Contemporary Missions Contemporary missions often suffer from a lack of rigorous…
- Reformed Thinking
True Religion Consists Largely in the Affections | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - The Second Thing Proposed, Which Was to Observe Some Things That Render It Evident, That True…
- Reformed Thinking
נָסַךְ (Nāsakh): God’s Anointed King Installed on Zion
Deep Dive into נסך The Hebrew root nasak contains two distinct primary lexical definitions, representing a diverse range of physical and figurative actions in…
- Reformed Thinking
From Bitterness to Gospel Kindness (Ephesians 4:31–32)
Deep Dive into From Bitterness to Gospel Kindness (Ephesians 4:31–32) Ephesians 4:31-32 provides a profound ethical and theological mandate for the Christian…
- Reformed Thinking
The Sovereign Healer of Gennesaret (Mark 6:53-56)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Healer of Gennesaret (Mark 6:53-56) The provided sources offer a comprehensive theological and exegetical analysis of Mark…
- Reformed Thinking
The Nations Rage, but the Son Reigns (Psalm 2)
Deep Dive into The Nations Rage, but the Son Reigns (Psalm 2) Psalm 2 addresses the universal and futile rebellion of fallen humanity and earthly rulers…
- Reformed Thinking
No Compromise in the Worship of God: The Sovereign Demand (Exodus 8:25–29)
Deep Dive into No Compromise in the Worship of God: The Sovereign Demand (Exodus 8:25–29) Exodus 8:25-29 details a critical negotiation between Pharaoh and…
- Reformed Thinking
The Consolation of the Holy Spirit | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter VI In his work on communion with the Holy Spirit…
- Reformed Thinking
Origin of the Idea of God | Charles Hodge
Deep Dive into Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge - Origin of the Idea of God Charles Hodge explores the origin of humanity's idea of God, examining whether…
- Reformed Thinking
The Power of the Holy Ghost (Romans 15:13) by Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Power of the Holy Ghost (Romans 15:13) by Charles Spurgeon In his sermon on Romans 15:13, Charles Spurgeon explores the omnipotence of the…
- Reformed Thinking
Saved to the Uttermost: The Ever-Living Intercession and Tender Heart of Christ
Deep Dive into Saved to the Uttermost: The Ever-Living Intercession and Tender Heart of Christ The provided texts explore the profound theological and pastoral…
- Reformed Thinking
Redemptive Systems and Cultural Contexts: An Anthropological Framework for Missional Engagement
Deep Dive into Redemptive Systems and Cultural Contexts: An Anthropological Framework for Missional Engagement Contemporary missiology must engage human…
- Reformed Thinking
The Deep Chasm of Bereavement and the Firm Anchor of Faith
Deep Dive into The Deep Chasm of Bereavement and the Firm Anchor of Faith Both documents provide a Reformed theological evaluation of C. S. Lewis’s A Grief…
- Reformed Thinking
The Collapse of the False Gospel Under the Bombs of War: The Vanity of Health-and-Wealth Heresy in Wartime Reality (Habakkuk 3:17–19)
Deep Dive into The Collapse of the False Gospel Under the Bombs of War: The Vanity of Health-and-Wealth Heresy in Wartime Reality (Habakkuk 3:17–19) The…
- Reformed Thinking
Anger and Bitterness
Deep Dive into Self-Confrontation: A Manual for In-Depth Biblical Discipleship by John C. Broger - Anger and Bitterness The text outlines a biblical approach…
- Reformed Thinking
The Lord Who Walks upon the Sea: Christ's Sovereign Presence (Mark 6:47-52)
Deep Dive into The Lord Who Walks upon the Sea: Christ's Sovereign Presence (Mark 6:47-52) Mark 6:47-52 recounts the narrative of Jesus walking on the Sea of…
- Reformed Thinking
The Power of God unto Salvation (Romans 1:16-17)
Deep Dive into The Power of God unto Salvation (Romans 1:16-17) Romans 1:16-17 serves as the foundational thesis for the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans…
- Reformed Thinking
The Lord Makes a Distinction: Sovereign Judgment and Covenant Mercy (Exodus 8:20–24)
Deep Dive into The Lord Makes a Distinction: Sovereign Judgment and Covenant Mercy (Exodus 8:20–24) Exodus 8:20–24 vividly illustrates God’s absolute…
- Reformed Thinking
The Administration and Discernment of the Holy Spirit | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter V John Owen outlines two major misinterpretations…
- Reformed Thinking
Hypocrisy and Divine Judgment (Romans 2) | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans by John Calvin - Romans 2 In his commentary on Romans chapter two, John Calvin…
- Reformed Thinking
The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness (Isaiah 26:9) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Desire of the Soul in Spiritual Darkness (Isaiah 26:9) by Charles Spurgeon Charles Spurgeon's 1855 sermon on Isaiah 26:9 explores the…
- Reformed Thinking
The Recoiling Heart of God: How the Infirmities of Saints Evoke the Tenderest Pity of Christ
Deep Dive into The Recoiling Heart of God: How the Infirmities of Saints Evoke the Tenderest Pity of Christ The provided sources explore the profound…
- Reformed Thinking
The Gospel Across Cultures: A Reformed Anthropological Framework for Contemporary Missions
Deep Dive into The Gospel Across Cultures: A Reformed Anthropological Framework for Contemporary Missions The provided texts present a Reformed theological…
- Reformed Thinking
Instruction in Soul-Winning | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon - Instruction in Soul-Winning Charles Spurgeon's instruction on soul-winning is centered on Christ's call to…
- Reformed Thinking
Identity via Alignment: Appositive Nouns in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Identity via Alignment: Appositive Nouns in the English Bible The concept of "identity via alignment" demonstrates how the English Bible uses…
- Reformed Thinking
Craving the Pure Milk of the Word (1 Peter 2:1-2)
Deep Dive into Craving the Pure Milk of the Word (1 Peter 2:1-2) First Peter 2:1-2 presents a foundational exhortation for Christians, intimately connecting…
- Reformed Thinking
Compelled by Christ and Withdrawn to Pray (Mark 6:45-46)
Deep Dive into Compelled by Christ and Withdrawn to Pray (Mark 6:45-46) Mark 6:45-46 serves as a vital bridge between the miraculous feeding of the five…
- Reformed Thinking
Debtor to the Gospel (Romans 1:8-15)
Deep Dive into Debtor to the Gospel (Romans 1:8-15) In Romans 1:8-15, the Apostle Paul reveals the profound spiritual posture of a faithful minister…
- Reformed Thinking
The Finger of God and the Folly of Hardened Unbelief (Exodus 8:16-19)
Deep Dive into The Finger of God and the Folly of Hardened Unbelief (Exodus 8:16-19) Exodus 8:16-19 captures a decisive moment in the conflict between the Lord…
- Reformed Thinking
The Comforter’s Work: Consolation, Peace, and Joy | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter IV The provided text from John Owen explores the…
- Reformed Thinking
The Eternal Judge and the Hope of the Afflicted (Psalm 9) | John F. Walvoord, et al.
Deep Dive into The Bible Knowledge Commentary by John F. Walvoord, et al. - Psalm 9 Psalm 9 is a triumphant song of thanksgiving composed by David, written to…
- Reformed Thinking
The Necessity of Increased Faith (Luke 17:5) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Necessity of Increased Faith (Luke 17:5) by Charles Spurgeon In his sermon on Luke 17:5, Charles Spurgeon examines the apostles' plea for…
- Reformed Thinking
Held Forever in the Heart of Christ: The Unfailing Welcome of Jesus for Sinners and Sufferers
Deep Dive into Held Forever in the Heart of Christ: The Unfailing Welcome of Jesus for Sinners and Sufferers Both provided sources offer a deep theological and…
- Reformed Thinking
Proclaiming the Unchanging Gospel Across Cultures: Early Anthropology and the Biblical Theology of Mission
Deep Dive into Proclaiming the Unchanging Gospel Across Cultures: Early Anthropology and the Biblical Theology of Mission Both disciplines study human…
- Reformed Thinking
Fear Not, Little Flock: The Father’s Joy in Giving the Kingdom
Deep Dive into Fear Not, Little Flock: The Father’s Joy in Giving the Kingdom In Luke 12:32, Jesus addresses His vulnerable disciples with a command to reject…
- Reformed Thinking
πλεονεξία
Deep Dive into πλεονεξία The Greek term pleonexia fundamentally refers to the state of desiring to have more than one's due, encompassing greed, avarice…
- Reformed Thinking
Holiness Fitting for Saints (Ephesians 5:3)
Deep Dive into Holiness Fitting for Saints (Ephesians 5:3) Ephesians 5:3 issues a profound mandate for personal and corporate holiness, instructing believers…
- Reformed Thinking
The Compassionate Shepherd and the Bread of the Kingdom (Mark 6:33–44)
Deep Dive into The Compassionate Shepherd and the Bread of the Kingdom (Mark 6:33–44) The provided texts offer a theological exposition of Mark 6:33-44…
- Reformed Thinking
The Two Ways: The Uncompromising Word, the Sovereignty of God, and the Eternal Destiny of Man (Psalm 1)
Deep Dive into The Two Ways: The Uncompromising Word, the Sovereignty of God, and the Eternal Destiny of Man (Psalm 1) Psalm 1 serves as the wisdom gateway to…
- Reformed Thinking
The Deceit of Respite and the Sovereign Majesty of God (Exodus 8:10-15)
Deep Dive into The Deceit of Respite and the Sovereign Majesty of God (Exodus 8:10-15) The narrative of Exodus 8:10-15 offers a profound theological exposition…
- Reformed Thinking
Communion with the Holy Spirit: The Ministry of the Comforter | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter III John Owen's text explores the profound…
- Reformed Thinking
The Folly of Polytheism and the Exclusive Sovereignty of Yahweh (Isaiah 44:6-20)
Deep Dive into The Folly of Polytheism and the Exclusive Sovereignty of Yahweh (Isaiah 44:6-20) Both sources present a rigorous defense of absolute monotheism…
- Reformed Thinking
A Wise Desire (Psalm 47:4) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into A Wise Desire (Psalm 47:4) by Charles Spurgeon In his 1855 sermon on Psalm 47:4, Charles Spurgeon explores the profound comfort Christians find…
- Reformed Thinking
Draw Near to the Gentle High Priest: Christ’s Compassion for the Guilty and the Grieving
Deep Dive into Draw Near to the Gentle High Priest: Christ’s Compassion for the Guilty and the Grieving The epistles to the Hebrews present Jesus Christ as a…
- Reformed Thinking
One New Man in Christ: Biblical Anthropology and the Tearing Down of the Dividing Wall (Ephesians 2:11-22)
Deep Dive into One New Man in Christ: Biblical Anthropology and the Tearing Down of the Dividing Wall (Ephesians 2:11-22) The provided documents explore the…
- Reformed Thinking
Divine Protection and the Doom of Persecutors (Psalm 7) | Matthew Henry
Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 7 Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 7 explains…
- Reformed Thinking
מְעַט (Meʿaṭ): Better a Little with the Lord
Deep Dive into מְעַט The Hebrew root me'at is a versatile word primarily translated as a little, fewness, or a few. Originating from a root concept of a…