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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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Reformed ThinkingAnger and Bitterness
Deep Dive into Self-Confrontation: A Manual for In-Depth Biblical Discipleship by John C. Broger - Anger and BitternessThe text outlines a biblical approach to…
Reformed ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 VJohn Owen outlines two major misinterpretations…
Reformed ThinkingHypocrisy 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 2In his commentary on Romans chapter two, John Calvin…
Reformed ThinkingThe 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 SpurgeonCharles Spurgeon's 1855 sermon on Isaiah 26:9 explores the…
Reformed ThinkingThe 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 ChristThe provided sources explore the profound…
Reformed ThinkingThe Gospel Across Cultures: A Reformed Anthropological Framework for Contemporary Missions
Deep Dive into The Gospel Across Cultures: A Reformed Anthropological Framework for Contemporary MissionsThe provided texts present a Reformed theological…
Reformed ThinkingInstruction in Soul-Winning | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Soul Winner by Charles Spurgeon - Instruction in Soul-WinningCharles Spurgeon's instruction on soul-winning is centered on Christ's call to…
Reformed ThinkingIdentity via Alignment: Appositive Nouns in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Identity via Alignment: Appositive Nouns in the English BibleThe concept of "identity via alignment" demonstrates how the English Bible uses…
Reformed ThinkingCraving 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 the…
Reformed ThinkingCompelled 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 ThinkingDebtor 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 IVThe provided text from John Owen explores the…
Reformed ThinkingThe 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 9Psalm 9 is a triumphant song of thanksgiving composed by David, written to…
Reformed ThinkingThe Necessity of Increased Faith (Luke 17:5) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Necessity of Increased Faith (Luke 17:5) by Charles SpurgeonIn his sermon on Luke 17:5, Charles Spurgeon examines the apostles' plea for…
Reformed ThinkingHeld 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 SufferersBoth provided sources offer a deep theological and…
Reformed ThinkingProclaiming 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 MissionBoth disciplines study human…
Reformed ThinkingFear 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 KingdomIn Luke 12:32, Jesus addresses His vulnerable disciples with a command to reject…
Reformed Thinkingπλεονεξία
Deep Dive into πλεονεξίαThe Greek term pleonexia fundamentally refers to the state of desiring to have more than one's due, encompassing greed, avarice…
Reformed ThinkingHoliness 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingCommunion 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 IIIJohn Owen's text explores the profound communion…
Reformed ThinkingThe 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 ThinkingA Wise Desire (Psalm 47:4) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into A Wise Desire (Psalm 47:4) by Charles SpurgeonIn his 1855 sermon on Psalm 47:4, Charles Spurgeon explores the profound comfort Christians find…
Reformed ThinkingDraw 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 GrievingThe epistles to the Hebrews present Jesus Christ as a…
Reformed ThinkingOne 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 ThinkingDivine 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 7Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 7 explains…
Reformed Thinkingמְעַט (Meʿaṭ): Better a Little with the Lord
Deep Dive into מְעַטThe Hebrew root me'at is a versatile word primarily translated as a little, fewness, or a few. Originating from a root concept of a…
Reformed ThinkingCrucifying Vainglory (Galatians 5:26)
Deep Dive into Crucifying Vainglory (Galatians 5:26)Galatians 5:26 serves as a profound apostolic warning against the destructive nature of spiritual pride and…
Reformed ThinkingCome Away and Rest: Christ's Compassionate Rule (Mark 6:30-32)
Deep Dive into Come Away and Rest: Christ's Compassionate Rule (Mark 6:30-32)Mark 6:30-32 provides a profound framework for Christian ministry, emphasizing…
Reformed ThinkingThe Sovereign Lord and the Borrowed Prayer (Exodus 8:8-9)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Lord and the Borrowed Prayer (Exodus 8:8-9)Both sources provide a comprehensive theological and exegetical analysis of Exodus…
Reformed ThinkingThe Sovereign Operations of the Holy Spirit as Comforter | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Part III: Chapter IIIn the excerpt from "The Saint's Fellowship with…
Reformed ThinkingThe Protestant Rule of Faith | Charles Hodge
Deep Dive into Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge - The Protestant Rule of FaithCharles Hodge’s examination of the Protestant rule of faith establishes that…
Reformed ThinkingPreach the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Preach the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16) by Charles SpurgeonIn Charles Spurgeon's 1855 sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:16, he explores the calling and…
Reformed ThinkingThe Compassionate High Priest: Christ’s Heart for the Weak, Tempted, and Suffering
Deep Dive into The Compassionate High Priest: Christ’s Heart for the Weak, Tempted, and SufferingHebrews 4:14-16 presents Jesus Christ as the Great High Priest…
Reformed ThinkingProclaiming the Sovereign Creator: A Reformed Missional Anthropology and Contextual Apologetic (Acts 17)
Deep Dive into Proclaiming the Sovereign Creator: A Reformed Missional Anthropology and Contextual Apologetic (Acts 17)Missional theology must bridge biblical…
Reformed ThinkingGod’s Delight in Obedient Hearts and Righteous Communities
Deep Dive into God’s Delight in Obedient Hearts and Righteous CommunitiesThe sources explore how God, despite His absolute self-sufficiency, takes immense…
Reformed ThinkingJustice, Peace, and the Sword: A Reformed Judgment on Russia's War Against Ukraine
Deep Dive into Justice, Peace, and the Sword: A Reformed Judgment on Russia's War Against UkraineThe document presents a Reformed Christian framework for…
Reformed ThinkingThe Architecture of Divine Love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Deep Dive into The Architecture of Divine Love (1 Corinthians 13:4)Mark 6:17-29 vividly portrays the irreconcilable conflict between the absolute truth of God…
Reformed ThinkingThe Sovereign Humiliation of Egypt (Exodus 8:1-7)
Deep Dive into The Sovereign Humiliation of Egypt (Exodus 8:1-7)Exodus 8:1-7 details the second plague upon Egypt, the plague of frogs, serving as a profound…
Reformed ThinkingThe Divine Mission 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 IJohn Owen's text explores the foundational nature…
Reformed ThinkingGod’s Impartial Judgment and the Circumcision of the Heart (Romans 2) | Biblical Studies Press
Deep Dive into The NET Bible First Edition Notes by Biblical Studies Press - Romans 2Romans 2 presents significant interpretive challenges, prompting scholars…
Reformed ThinkingGod’s People in the Furnace (Isaiah 48:10) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into God’s People in the Furnace (Isaiah 48:10) by Charles SpurgeonCharles H. Spurgeon’s sermon on Isaiah 48:10 explores the profound spiritual…
Reformed ThinkingThe Delight of the Redeemer: Christ’s Gladness in Bestowing Mercy upon Sinners
Deep Dive into The Delight of the Redeemer: Christ’s Gladness in Bestowing Mercy upon SinnersBoth provided texts offer a profound theological and pastoral…
Reformed ThinkingBridging Context and Truth: Critical Contextualization and Contemporary Missions
Deep Dive into Bridging Context and Truth: Critical Contextualization and Contemporary MissionsThe contemporary global missionary effort faces the profound…
Reformed Thinkingעַד (ʿAd): The God Who Inhabits Eternity
Deep Dive into עַדThe Hebrew word "עַד" (ad) functions across three distinct lexical categories in the Hebrew Bible: as a noun denoting eternity, as a noun…
Reformed ThinkingThe Holy Interruption and the Sacred Asides of Scripture
Deep Dive into The Holy Interruption and the Sacred Asides of ScriptureThe provided texts examine the concept of holy interruptions in the Bible, focusing on…
Reformed ThinkingLove as the Fulfillment of the Law (Romans 13:9)
Deep Dive into Love as the Fulfillment of the Law (Romans 13:9)Romans 13:9 teaches that sincere love for one’s neighbor serves as the comprehensive summary of…
Reformed ThinkingA Guilty King Before the True King (Mark 6:14–16)
Deep Dive into A Guilty King Before the True King (Mark 6:14–16)The provided texts offer a detailed exposition of Mark 6:14-16, exploring the theological and…
Reformed ThinkingSovereign Wrath Upon the Waters (Exodus 7:20-25)
Deep Dive into Sovereign Wrath Upon the Waters (Exodus 7:20-25)Exodus 7:20-25 describes the first plague, where Aaron and Moses faithfully obey God's command…
Reformed ThinkingCommunion with Christ in the Privileges of Adoption | John Owen
Deep Dive into The Saint's Fellowship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by John Owen - Chapter XJohn Owen's text explores the Christian privilege of…
Reformed ThinkingThe Lord Reigns Forever: The Triumph of Divine Justice (Psalm 9) | Carl Friedrich Keil, et al.
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Old Testament by Carl Friedrich Keil, et al. - Psalm 9Psalm 9 is a national hymn of thanksgiving composed by David…
Reformed ThinkingWhat are the Clouds? (Nahum 1:3) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into What are the Clouds? (Nahum 1:3) by Charles SpurgeonCharles Spurgeon's sermon on Nahum 1:3 uses the imagery of clouds to draw four main…
Reformed ThinkingThe Compassionate Christ: How the Gentle and Lowly Savior Moves Toward Sinners and Sufferers
Deep Dive into The Compassionate Christ: How the Gentle and Lowly Savior Moves Toward Sinners and SufferersThe sources explore the theological profoundness of…
Reformed ThinkingFaithful Across Cultures: An Evangelical Theology of Contextualization and Ministry Training
Deep Dive into Faithful Across Cultures: An Evangelical Theology of Contextualization and Ministry TrainingGlobal Christianity currently faces a profound and…