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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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The Structure of Matthew | David L. Turner
Deep Dive into The Structure of Matthew by David L. TurnerThe provided text is an excerpt from David L. Turner's commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, which…
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Emmanuel: God With Us in the Person of Jesus Christ
Deep Dive into Emmanuel: God With Us in the Person of Jesus ChristThe fundamental human problem is profound estrangement from a holy God, a tragic alienation…
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עֵדָה (Edah): The Assembly of God’s Covenant People
Deep Dive into עֵדָהThe Biblical Hebrew term עֵדָה (ʿēdâ) encompasses several distinct definitions in the Hebrew Bible, most prominently referring to a…
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The Descent of the Sovereign: Humility in the Shadow of the Cross (Philippians 2:3–8)
Deep Dive into The Descent of the Sovereign: Humility in the Shadow of the Cross (Philippians 2:3–8)Philippians 2:3-8 serves as a profound theological and…
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The Peril of Misguided Zeal (Matthew 23:15)
Deep Dive into The Peril of Misguided Zeal (Matthew 23:15)Matthew 23:15 serves as a profound warning against the dangers of religious hypocrisy and misguided…
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Covenant Purity, Divine Judgment, and the Preservation of the Promised Seed (Genesis 38:6-11)
Deep Dive into Covenant Purity, Divine Judgment, and the Preservation of the Promised Seed (Genesis 38:6-11)Genesis 38:6-11 presents a dark but essential…
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Natural Instincts That Resemble Virtue—but Are Not True Holiness | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Of Particular Instincts of Nature, Which in Some Respects Resemble VirtueJonathan Edwards…
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Why Do the Nations Rage? God’s Anointed King Reigns (Psalm 2) | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 2Matthew Poole’s commentary on Psalm 2 attributes its authorship to David, but…
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Those Who Trust in the Lord Cannot Be Shaken (Psalm 125) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 125Psalm 125 is a song of holy confidence that highlights the eternal safety of believers who…
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Going to the Table | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle - Going…
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On the Feeding of the 5000 | Craig S. Keener
Deep Dive into On the Feeding of the 5000 by Craig S. KeenerIn the Fourth Gospel, the narrative of Jesus feeding the five thousand occurs near the time of…
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Providence and Natural Human Willing and Acting
Deep Dive into Providence and Natural Human Willing and ActingThe doctrine of providence establishes that God meticulously preserves, directs, and governs all…
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Faithful Sojourning in the Fifth Year of Exile: The Sovereignty of God and the Refugee Trilemma
Deep Dive into Faithful Sojourning in the Fifth Year of Exile: The Sovereignty of God and the Refugee TrilemmaThe displacement caused by the Ukraine-Russia war…
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If Anyone Is in Christ: The New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Deep Dive into If Anyone Is in Christ: The New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)Second Corinthians 5:17 presents a radical view of Christian transformation…
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Devouring Houses Under a Cloak of Prayer (Matthew 23:14)
Deep Dive into Devouring Houses Under a Cloak of Prayer (Matthew 23:14)Matthew 23:14 captures a severe judicial pronouncement by Jesus against the religious…
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God’s Hidden Providence in Judah’s Descent (Genesis 38:1–5)
Deep Dive into God’s Hidden Providence in Judah’s Descent (Genesis 38:1–5)Genesis 38:1-5 serves as a profound theological interlude rather than a simple…
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Can Conscience and Moral Sense Produce True Virtue? | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Of Natural Conscience, and the Moral SenseJonathan Edwards explores the concept of natural…
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Introduction to Dogmatic Theology
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Introduction to Dogmatic TheologyDogmatic theology is frequently confused…
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If the Lord Had Not Been on Our Side (Psalm 124) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 124Psalm 124, attributed to David, is a short but powerful hymn of gratitude for divine…
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Bible-Reading | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle -…
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The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21-40)
Deep Dive into The Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:21 40) by R. Kent HughesThe provided text explores the significant post-birth events of Jesus as recorded in the…
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How to Honor God Alone and Reject Every Idol | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - How God is to Be So Distinguished from Idols That Perfect Honor May Be Given to Him…
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The Sovereign Syntax: Antanaclasis in the English Bible and the Depravity of the Human Mind
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Syntax: Antanaclasis in the English Bible and the Depravity of the Human MindAntanaclasis is a rhetorical figure where a single…
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No Longer for Ourselves (2 Corinthians 5:15)
Deep Dive into No Longer for Ourselves (2 Corinthians 5:15)The central argument of both texts is that 2 Corinthians 5:15 demands a profound shift in the…
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Shutting the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 23:13)
Deep Dive into Shutting the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 23:13)Matthew 23:13 captures a severe prophetic judgment where Jesus Christ condemns the scribes and…
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The Bloodied Robe and the Hidden Hand of God (Genesis 37:29–36)
Deep Dive into The Bloodied Robe and the Hidden Hand of God (Genesis 37:29–36)Genesis 37:29-36 captures a dark moment in redemptive history, illustrating the…
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How Self-Love Shapes Our Love for Others—for Good or Evil | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Of Self-Love, and Its Various Influence, to Cause Love to Others, or the ContraryIn his…
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Infinite Justice and Infinite Mercy at the Cross | John Owen
Deep Dive into A Dissertation on Divine Justice by John Owen - The arguments of Socinus against punitory justice weighed — A false hypothesis of his — Sins, in…
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Looking to the Lord for Mercy in a Contemptuous World (Psalm 123) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 123Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 123, frequently referred to as the Psalm of the eyes…
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Prayer | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle -…
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The Magnificat - Part 2 (Luke 1:51-55)
Deep Dive into The Magnificat - Part 2 (Luke 1:51-55) by R. Kent HughesIn the second half of the Magnificat, Mary shifts from praising God for personal…
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Providence and the Appointed Path: We Are Immortal Till Our Work Is Done
Deep Dive into Providence and the Appointed Path: We Are Immortal Till Our Work Is DoneThe provided texts explore the Reformed Christian doctrine of divine…
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Spiritual Gifts: Teaching
Deep Dive into Spiritual Gifts: TeachingThe spiritual gift of teaching is an ordinary, non-miraculous provision from the Holy Spirit given to the church to…
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Doing All to the Glory of God: Christian Liberty, Love, and the Supreme End of Life (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Deep Dive into Doing All to the Glory of God: Christian Liberty, Love, and the Supreme End of Life (1 Corinthians 10:31)First Corinthians 10:31 establishes…
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Condemning Hypocrisy, Commending Humility (Matthew 23:1–12)
Deep Dive into Condemning Hypocrisy, Commending Humility (Matthew 23:1–12)Matthew 23:1–12 presents Jesus's powerful condemnation of the religious hypocrisy of…
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The Pit, the Price, and Providence (Genesis 37:25–28)
Deep Dive into The Pit, the Price, and Providence (Genesis 37:25–28)Genesis 37:25–28 narrates a pivotal and chilling moment in biblical history, illustrating a…
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What Secondary Beauty Is—and Why It Is Not True Virtue | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Concerning the Secondary and Inferior Kind of BeautyJonathan Edwards distinguishes between two…
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel: God’s Power to Save (Romans 1) | Matthew Henry
Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume by Matthew Henry - Romans 1Matthew Henry’s commentary on…
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The Joy of Going to the House of the Lord (Psalm 122) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 122Psalm 122 is a Song of Degrees authored by David for pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem's…
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Reality | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle -…
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The Magnificat, Part 1 (Luke 1:46-50)
Deep Dive into The Magnificat, Part 1 (Luke 1:46-50) by R. Kent HughesThe provided text offers an in-depth analysis of the Magnificat, the majestic song of…
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Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Wicked Men Useful in Their Destruction Only by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards, in his sermon based on Ezekiel 15, presents the doctrine that…
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δοῦλος (Doulos): A Slave of Christ, Not of Sin
Deep Dive into δοῦλοςThe Greek word doulos primarily translates to "slave" or "bondservant," describing a person who is the legal property of another within a…
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Born of Water and the Spirit: The Necessity of Regeneration (John 3:5–6)
Deep Dive into Born of Water and the Spirit: The Necessity of Regeneration (John 3:5–6)John 3:5-6 recounts Jesus' nighttime conversation with Nicodemus, a…
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David’s Son and David’s Lord: The True Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 22:41–45)
Deep Dive into David’s Son and David’s Lord: The True Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 22:41–45)Matthew 22:41-45 captures a climactic confrontation between…
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The Dreamer in the Pit: Human Hatred and God’s Sovereign Purpose (Genesis 37:18–24)
Deep Dive into The Dreamer in the Pit: Human Hatred and God’s Sovereign Purpose (Genesis 37:18–24)Genesis 37:18–24 captures the dark moment when Joseph’s…
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The Love That Defines True Virtue: God and Created Things in Right Order | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Showing How That Love, wherein True Virtue Consists, Respects the Divine Being and Created…
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Why Do the Nations Rage? The Reign of God’s Anointed King (Psalm 2) | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Book of Psalms by John Calvin - Psalm 2John Calvin's commentary on Psalm 2 explores the profound parallels between the…
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The Lord Your Keeper: Help from the Maker of Heaven and Earth (Psalm 121) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 121Psalm 121 is characterized as a "Song of Degrees," functioning as both a traveler's hymn…
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Self-Exertion | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle -…
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The Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79)
Deep Dive into The Benedictus (Luke 1:67-79) by R. Kent HughesThe provided text explores the Benedictus, Zechariah's prophetic song of praise found in Luke…
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The Lord Gave, and the Lord Has Taken Away: Bitter Providence and the Worship of God
Deep Dive into The Lord Gave, and the Lord Has Taken Away: Bitter Providence and the Worship of GodJob’s confession that the Lord gives and takes away stands…
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אִישׁ (Ish): The Blessed Man Who Walks in God’s Ways
Deep Dive into אִישׁThe Biblical Hebrew word ʾîš primarily translates to "man" or "husband" and is the sixth most frequent substantive found in the Old…
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Biblical Structure for Change
Deep Dive into Self-Confrontation: A Manual for In-Depth Biblical Discipleship by John C. Broger - Biblical Structure for ChangeLesson 7 of John C. Broger's…
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The Great Commandment: The Heart of the Law and Its Fulfillment in Christ (Matthew 22:34-40)
Deep Dive into The Great Commandment: The Heart of the Law and Its Fulfillment in Christ (Matthew 22:34-40)In Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus responds to a hostile…
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Ordinary Obedience and Hidden Providence (Genesis 37:12–17)
Deep Dive into Ordinary Obedience and Hidden Providence (Genesis 37:12–17)Genesis 37:12-17 describes the seemingly ordinary event of Jacob sending his favored…
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Why True Virtue Begins with Supreme Love to God | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan Edwards - Showing wherein the Essence of True Virtue ConsistsJonathan Edwards defines true virtue not…
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Modern Theology
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Modern TheologyModern theology from the seventeenth to the twentieth…
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A Pilgrim’s Cry for Deliverance in a World of Falsehood (Psalm 120) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 120Charles Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 120 explores its role as the first of the Songs of…
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Self-Inquiry | J. C. Ryle
Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle -…