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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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Roots Before Fruit: The Danger of the Novice Elder
Deep Dive into Roots Before Fruit: The Danger of the Novice ElderThe provided texts argue that the biblical prohibition against ordaining a "novice" (1 Timothy…
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Using Temporary Wealth for Lasting Gospel Fruit (Luke 16:1–13)
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Shrewdly Investing in the Great Commission: The…
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Good Infection | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - Good InfectionIn this selection, C.S. Lewis explains the theology of the Trinity and how it relates to human…
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Sanctified Perplexity: Aporia in the English Bible and the Formation of Faith
Deep Dive into Sanctified Perplexity: Aporia in the English Bible and the Formation of FaithThe provided texts explore the concept of aporia in the English…
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Planning Under Providence: Living a Vapor-Life for a Sovereign Lord (James 4:14–17)
Deep Dive into Planning Under Providence: Living a Vapor-Life for a Sovereign Lord (James 4:14–17)Based on the provided sources, James 4:13–17 serves as a…
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The Wheat and the Tares: Divine Patience in the Mystery Kingdom (Matthew 13:24–30)
Deep Dive into The Wheat and the Tares: Divine Patience in the Mystery Kingdom (Matthew 13:24–30)The parable of the wheat and the weeds in Matthew 13 describes…
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“Before He Had Finished Speaking”: Covenant Providence, Costly Hospitality, and Faithful Discernment (Genesis 24:15–21)
Deep Dive into “Before He Had Finished Speaking”: Covenant Providence, Costly Hospitality, and Faithful Discernment (Genesis 24:15–21)The narrative of Genesis…
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The Spirit Of Charity Is An Humble Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:4-5) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Spirit Of Charity Is An Humble Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:4-5) by Jonathan EdwardsIn this sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, Jonathan…
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Appreciating the Poetry
Deep Dive into Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook by Mark D. Futato - Appreciating the PoetryMark D. Futato’s text, part of the Handbooks for Old…
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Teaching the Next Generation the Mighty Deeds of God (Psalm 78) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 78According to Charles Spurgeon’s exposition, Psalm 78 is an instructive parable that uses the…
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The Guardian of the Truth: The Elder’s Dual Duty of Construction and Conflict
Deep Dive into The Guardian of the Truth: The Elder’s Dual Duty of Construction and ConflictBased on the sources, Titus 1:9 serves as a definitive…
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Seven Ways to Pray for Missionaries
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Seven Ways to Pray for MissionariesJohn Glass…
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How the Holy Spirit Secures Scripture’s Authority | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Scriptures Must Be Confirmed by the Witness of the Spirit. Thus May Its Authority Be…
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Sins of Action: Idolatry—Enacted Allegiance and the Restoration of True Worship in Christ
Deep Dive into Sins of Action: Idolatry—Enacted Allegiance and the Restoration of True Worship in ChristThe provided sources present idolatry not merely as a…
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From Slavery to Sonship: The Trinitarian Mercy of God (Titus 3:3–7)
Deep Dive into From Slavery to Sonship: The Trinitarian Mercy of God (Titus 3:3–7)Paul’s instruction in Titus 3:3–7 provides the theological foundation for…
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The Field of Conflict: Sovereignty, Sabotage, and the Patience of God (Matthew 13:24–30)
Deep Dive into The Field of Conflict: Sovereignty, Sabotage, and the Patience of God (Matthew 13:24–30)The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares in Matthew 13…
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The Sovereign Appointment: Providence, Prayer, and the Bride (Genesis 24:10-14)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Appointment: Providence, Prayer, and the Bride (Genesis 24:10-14)Genesis 24:10–14 narrates the servant’s mission to find a wife…
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Love Inconsistent with an Envious Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:4) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Love Inconsistent with an Envious Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:4) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards’ discourse on 1 Corinthians 13:4 argues that…
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Theology of John
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Theology of JohnJohn’s theology, derived from his Gospel, three Epistles…
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Remembering God in the Dark Night of Faith (Psalm 77) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 77Charles Spurgeon's exposition of Psalm 77 presents the text as a transcript of inner…
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The Steward of the Sword: The Elder’s Unyielding Grip on Truth
Deep Dive into The Steward of the Sword: The Elder’s Unyielding Grip on TruthThe provided texts present the biblical qualification of an elder found in Titus…
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Prayer That Advances the Gospel
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Gospel-Centered Prayer: Paul's Priorities in…
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Time and Beyond Time | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - Time and Beyond TimeIn this chapter, C.S. Lewis addresses the difficulty some find in believing that God can…
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φύσις (Physis): Inborn Disposition, Not Acquired Habit
Deep Dive into φύσιςThe Greek term physis derives from the root for "growth" or "becoming," originally referring to the form and development of plants before…
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But God: From the Graveyard to Glory (Ephesians 2:1-9)
Deep Dive into But God: From the Graveyard to Glory (Ephesians 2:1-9)Based on the sources provided, Ephesians 2:1–9 describes a dramatic transition from…
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The Soil of the Soul: Investigating the Roots of True Faith (Matthew 13:18-23)
Deep Dive into The Soil of the Soul: Investigating the Roots of True Faith (Matthew 13:18-23)Jesus’ explanation of the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:18–23…
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The Covenant Oath: Sovereign Grace and Separatist Faith (Genesis 24:1-9)
Deep Dive into The Covenant Oath: Sovereign Grace and Separatist Faith (Genesis 24:1-9)Genesis 24:1–9 presents a pivotal moment in redemptive history where…
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Charity Disposes Us to Do Good (1 Corinthians 13:4) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Charity Disposes Us to Do Good (1 Corinthians 13:4) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards argues that the essence of Christian charity is a…
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Civil Government | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Civil GovernmentJohn Calvin delineates a distinction between the spiritual kingdom of…
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The God Who Breaks the Weapons of War (Psalm 76) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 76Spurgeon presents Psalm 76 as a jubilant war song and a paean to the King of kings…
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The Shepherd’s Sword: The Necessity of Didaktikos in the Life of the Elder
Deep Dive into The Shepherd’s Sword: The Necessity of Didaktikos in the Life of the ElderThe New Testament establishes the qualification didaktikos, or "able…
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Missionaries Are Sent—Not Abandoned
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Don't Hand Them Off: The Ongoing Role of the Home…
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Directions How to Conduct Yourself in Your Christian Course | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Directions How to Conduct Yourself in Your Christian Course by Jonathan EdwardsIn a letter dated 1741, Jonathan Edwards provides guidance to a…
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דֶּ֫רֶךְ (Derekh): The Course of Life Before God
Deep Dive into דֶּ֫רֶךְThe Hebrew noun derech is derived from a root meaning to tread, fundamentally referring to a stretch of land that has become a path or…
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The Autopsy of Ambition: Divine Commendation in an Age of Self-Promotion (2 Corinthians 10:17–18)
Deep Dive into The Autopsy of Ambition: Divine Commendation in an Age of Self-Promotion (2 Corinthians 10:17–18)In 2 Corinthians 10:17–18, the Apostle Paul…
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Hearing the Kingdom: Mercy and Judgment in Jesus’ Parables (Matthew 13:10–17)
Deep Dive into Hearing the Kingdom: Mercy and Judgment in Jesus’ Parables (Matthew 13:10–17)Based on the provided sources, Matthew 13:10–17 marks a significant…
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The Title Deed of Faith: Investing in the Resurrection (Genesis 23:17-20)
Deep Dive into The Title Deed of Faith: Investing in the Resurrection (Genesis 23:17-20)Genesis 23:17–20 presents the purchase of Machpelah not merely as a…
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Charity Disposes Us Meekly To Bear The Injuries Received From Others (1 Corinthians 13:4) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Charity Disposes Us Meekly To Bear The Injuries Received From Others (1 Corinthians 13:4) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards expounds on the…
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How Romans Is Structured and What It Teaches | James Orr et al.
Deep Dive into The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Volumes 1-5 by James Orr et al. - Romans IntroductionRegarded as the greatest of Paul's…
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God Is the Judge Who Raises Up and Brings Down (Psalm 75) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 75Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on Psalm 75, often titled "Al-taschith" or "Destroy not,"…
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The Glass House: Domestic Authority as the Prerequisite for Ecclesial Office
Deep Dive into The Glass House: Domestic Authority as the Prerequisite for Ecclesial OfficeThe provided sources examine the biblical qualifications for…
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Why Missions Must Be Elder-Led
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Church Elders and Missions: Evaluating and…
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The Three-Personal God | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - The Three-Personal GodIn this section of Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis addresses the nature of the Trinity…
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When People Become the Bottleneck: Manpower and Mobilization in the Long War
Deep Dive into When People Become the Bottleneck: Manpower and Mobilization in the Long WarThe provided sources examine the concept of "manpower and…
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The Scandal of Grace: God’s Upside-Down Calling and the End of Boasting (1 Corinthians 1:26–31)
Deep Dive into The Scandal of Grace: God’s Upside-Down Calling and the End of Boasting (1 Corinthians 1:26–31)In 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, the Apostle Paul…
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Hearing the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower and the Test of True Reception (Matthew 13:1–9)
Deep Dive into Hearing the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower and the Test of True Reception (Matthew 13:1–9)Matthew 13 marks a pivotal shift in Jesus’…
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A Grave in the Garden of Promise (Genesis 23:1-16)
Deep Dive into A Grave in the Garden of Promise (Genesis 23:1-16)Genesis 23 presents a profound theological crisis where the promise of land collides with the…
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The Greatest Performances or Sufferings in Vain without Love (1 Corinthians 13:3) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Greatest Performances or Sufferings in Vain without Love (1 Corinthians 13:3) by Jonathan EdwardsIn his sermon based on 1 Corinthians 13:3…
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How Shall We Sing the Psalms?
Deep Dive into How Shall We Sing the Psalms? by Jamie GrantIn his review article "How Shall We Sing the Psalms?", Jamie Grant evaluates three distinct books on…
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Why Does God Seem Silent When His Sanctuary Is Ruined? (Psalm 74) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 74Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on Psalm 74 presents an instructive Maschil of Asaph intended…
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The Home as the First Pastoral Field: Managing His Household Well as a Qualification for Eldership (1 Timothy 3:4–5; Titus 1:6)
Deep Dive into The Home as the First Pastoral Field: Managing His Household Well as a Qualification for Eldership (1 Timothy 3:4–5; Titus 1:6)The provided…
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Why Biblical Doctrine Is Not Optional for Missionaries
Deep Dive into Biblical Missions: Principles, Priorities, and Practices by Mark Tatlock and Christ Burnett - Nonoptional Pre-Field Training: Biblical…
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What is it to Win a Soul? | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon - What is it to Win a Soul?Charles Spurgeon defines soul-winning as the primary pursuit of the Christian…
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Mention-by-Denial: Apophasis and Pastoral Rhetoric in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Mention-by-Denial: Apophasis and Pastoral Rhetoric in the English BibleThe sources explore apophasis as a dual-natured instrument in the English…
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Not Our Own: The Lordship of Christ Over Life and Death (Romans 14:7–8)
Deep Dive into Not Our Own: The Lordship of Christ Over Life and Death (Romans 14:7–8)Based on the provided sources, Romans 14:7–8 confronts the modern idol of…
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Christ’s True Family: Belonging by the Father’s Will (Matthew 12:46–50)
Deep Dive into Christ’s True Family: Belonging by the Father’s Will (Matthew 12:46–50)Matthew 12:46–50 marks a critical juncture in the Gospel narrative where…
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The Hidden Hand: Providence in the Periphery (Genesis 22:20-24)
Deep Dive into The Hidden Hand: Providence in the Periphery (Genesis 22:20-24)Following the dramatic binding of Isaac on Mount Moriah, the genealogy in Genesis…
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Love More Excellent Than the Extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:1-2) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Love More Excellent Than the Extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:1-2) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards argues that the…
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Theologies of Peter and Jude
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Theologies of Peter and JudeBased on the provided text, the theology of…
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Until I Entered the Sanctuary: Faith Regained (Psalm 73) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 73Spurgeon's commentary on Psalm 73, which is ascribed to Asaph, explores the deep spiritual…