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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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Why the Natural Man Cannot Understand God | John Calvin
Deep Dive into But Spiritual Discernment is Wholly Lost Until we are Regenerated by John CalvinJohn Calvin argues that human reason is fundamentally incapable…
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Seeing the King in His Glory: Isaiah’s Vision | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - IsaiahThomas Schreiner explores the theology…
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Study as Worship: Lessons from Martin Luther | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin by John Piper - Sacred StudyMartin Luther’s…
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שָׂנֵא (Śānēʾ): Loving Good by Hating Evil
Deep Dive into שׂנאThe Hebrew root śnʾ, primarily translated as "to hate," encompasses a broad semantic spectrum ranging from intense emotional aversion to…
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Sealed for Glory: The Promised Spirit as God’s Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13–14)
Deep Dive into Sealed for Glory: The Promised Spirit as God’s Guarantee (Ephesians 1:13–14)Paul’s message in Ephesians 1:13–14 focuses on the security of the…
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Known by Christ: The Only Safe Plea on Judgment Day (Matthew 7:21-23)
Deep Dive into Known by Christ: The Only Safe Plea on Judgment Day (Matthew 7:21-23)Matthew 7:21–23 presents a sobering warning against religious…
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Numbered Days, Unbroken Promise: God’s Quiet Providence (Genesis 11:20–21)
Deep Dive into Numbered Days, Unbroken Promise: God’s Quiet Providence (Genesis 11:20–21)Genesis 11:20–21, though appearing to be a simple record of Reu and…
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Lessons Drawn from God’s Early Work of Redemption | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - Improvement of the First PeriodJonathan Edwards argues that the central purpose of all…
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The Psalms Explained: Songs, Prayers, and Theology | Walter A. Elwell
Deep Dive into Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible by Walter A. Elwell - Psalms IntroductionThe Book of Psalms, titled "Praises" in Hebrew, is a collection of…
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From Mourning to Joy: God’s Restoring Mercy (Psalm 30) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 30Psalm 30 is a song of dedication written by David, likely reflecting on the staying of a…
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Praying in Growth Groups
Deep Dive into Growth Groups: How to Lead Disciple-Making Small Groups by Colin Marshall - Praying in Growth GroupsPrayer is a fundamental yet often neglected…
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The Beauty of Love as God Intended (Song of Songs) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - Song of SongsThe Song of Songs is a…
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The Invasion | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - The InvasionLewis argues that simplistic views like atheism or "Christianity-and-water"—a version of faith…
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Donbas as Leverage: Why Putin Targets Eastern Ukraine
Deep Dive into Donbas as Leverage: Why Putin Targets Eastern UkraineThe Donbas region, comprising the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, serves as the strategic…
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God’s Yes, the Church’s Amen: Assurance and Gospel Authority (2 Corinthians 1:20–24)
Deep Dive into God’s Yes, the Church’s Amen: Assurance and Gospel Authority (2 Corinthians 1:20–24)In 2 Corinthians 1:20–24, the Apostle Paul defends his…
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“Known by Their Fruit”: Christ’s Warning Against False Prophets (Matthew 7:15–20)
Deep Dive into “Known by Their Fruit”: Christ’s Warning Against False Prophets (Matthew 7:15–20)Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a vital warning…
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After Babel: The Quiet Drumbeat of Grace (Genesis 11:18–19)
Deep Dive into After Babel: The Quiet Drumbeat of Grace (Genesis 11:18–19)Genesis 11:18–19, though seemingly repetitive and "boring," serves as a theological…
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From Babylon to Bethlehem: God’s Saving Purpose | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From Babylonish Captivity to the Coming of ChristThe period from the Babylonish…
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Judgment, Grace, and the Covenant with Noah
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Theology of the Noahic EraThe Noahic era is defined by the progressive…
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The Voice of the Lord in Power and Majesty (Psalm 29) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 29Psalm 29 is a majestic depiction of God’s glory revealed through the power of nature…
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The Blessed Man and the Two Ways Set Before Us (Psalm 1) | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 1Psalm 1 serves as a foundational preface to the Book of Psalms, designed to…
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Life Under the Sun and the Fear of God (Ecclesiastes) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - EcclesiastesEcclesiastes is often…
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A Cry for Mercy Under God’s Chastening (Psalm 6) | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1–3 - Psalm 6Psalm 6 is a deeply personal lament by King David, traditionally composed to…
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Scripture’s Verbal Boldface and Hinge: Epizeuxis and Antanaclasis in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Scripture’s Verbal Boldface and Hinge: Epizeuxis and Antanaclasis in the English BibleScripture often uses repetition not as mere redundancy…
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Raised with Christ: The Indwelling Spirit and the Promise of Life for Mortal Bodies (Romans 8:11)
Deep Dive into Raised with Christ: The Indwelling Spirit and the Promise of Life for Mortal Bodies (Romans 8:11)Romans 8:11 serves as a cornerstone of…
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Two Roads, Two Ends: Entering the Narrow Gate (Matthew 7:13–14)
Deep Dive into Two Roads, Two Ends: Entering the Narrow Gate (Matthew 7:13–14)In the closing summons of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus presents a stark and…
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From Babel’s Ruins to Christ’s Promise: Providence and Covenant Continuity (Genesis 11:16–17)
Deep Dive into From Babel’s Ruins to Christ’s Promise: Providence and Covenant Continuity (Genesis 11:16–17)Genesis 11:16–17 serves as a vital theological…
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From David’s Throne to Babylon’s Chains | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From David to the Babylonish CaptivityThe fifth period of redemption history centers…
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Who Has Authority Over Doctrine? Calvin on the Church | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Power of the Church with Respect to Articles of Faith; and How in the Papacy, with…
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The Lord My Strength and My Shield (Psalm 28) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 28Psalm 28, authored by David, is a "song in the night" born from grief and serves as a sequel…
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A Divine Light Given by the Spirit of God (Matthew 16:17) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A Divine and Supernatural Light, Immediately Imparted to the Soul by the Spirit of God, Shown to Be Borth Scriptural and Rational Doctrine…
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Living Wisely Under the Reign of the King (Proverbs) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - ProverbsThe book of Proverbs serves as a…
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The Rival Conceptions of God | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - The Rival Conceptions of GodLewis explores the fundamental differences between various worldviews, beginning…
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When Sin Wears a Smile: Coarse Joking, Filthy Talk, and the Call to Thanksgiving
Deep Dive into When Sin Wears a Smile: Coarse Joking, Filthy Talk, and the Call to ThanksgivingSpeech is never morally neutral; it is a window into the heart…
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The Helper and the Word: How the Holy Spirit Secures Christ’s Teaching for His Church (John 14:26)
Deep Dive into The Helper and the Word: How the Holy Spirit Secures Christ’s Teaching for His Church (John 14:26)John 14:26 serves as a divine remedy for the…
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Ask, Seek, Knock: Bold Prayer, Fatherly Goodness, and the Obedience Love Requires (Matthew 7:7–12)
Deep Dive into Ask, Seek, Knock: Bold Prayer, Fatherly Goodness, and the Obedience Love Requires (Matthew 7:7–12)Matthew 7:7–12 presents prayerful dependence…
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From Babel to Blessing: God’s Quiet Providence (Genesis 11:14–15)
Deep Dive into From Babel to Blessing: God’s Quiet Providence (Genesis 11:14–15)Genesis 11:14–15, though often overlooked as narrative "dead space," serves as…
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From Lawgiver to King: God’s Work from Moses to David | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From Moses to DavidJonathan Edwards explains that the era from Moses to David was a…
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The Purpose and Scope of the Epistle to the Romans | Matthew Poole
Deep Dive into Matthew Poole’s Commentary on the Holy Bible, Volumes 1-3 by Matthew Poole - Romans IntroductionMatthew Poole’s commentary on the Book of Romans…
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The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation (Psalm 27) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 27Psalm 27 is a song of cheerful hope, likely penned by David during a time of intense…
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The Games People Play
Deep Dive into Growth Groups: How to Lead Disciple-Making Small Groups by Colin Marshall - The Games People PlayIn "The Games People Play," Colin Marshall…
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Songs of the King and His Kingdom | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - PsalmsThe Book of Psalms serves as a…
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Where Can We Find Anecdotes and Illustrations? | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon - Where Can We Find Anecdotes and Illustrations?Charles Spurgeon advises ministers that while…
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ὁρίζω (Horizō): The God Who Determines Times and Boundaries
Deep Dive into ὁρίζωThe Greek verb ὁρίζω (horizō) is fundamentally tied to the concept of boundaries, deriving from the root word ὅρος (horos), meaning…
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Wisdom That Walks: James’s Test of True and False Wisdom (James 3:13–15)
Deep Dive into Wisdom That Walks: James’s Test of True and False Wisdom (James 3:13–15)The Apostle James challenges the common assumption that wisdom is…
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Not Proud Judging, Not Naïve Casting: Holy Discernment (Matthew 7:6)
Deep Dive into Not Proud Judging, Not Naïve Casting: Holy Discernment (Matthew 7:6)Matthew 7:6 provides a critical lesson in holy discernment, situated between…
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From Babel’s Tower to God’s Line: Quiet March of Promise (Genesis 11:12–13)
Deep Dive into From Babel’s Tower to God’s Line: Quiet March of Promise (Genesis 11:12–13)The two verses of Genesis 11:12–13, detailing Arpachshad’s life and…
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From Promise to People: God’s Work from Abraham to Moses | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From the Calling of Abraham to MosesThe work of redemption advanced significantly…
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Understanding the Psalms: Themes and Purpose | R. Laird Harris
Deep Dive into The Biblical Expositor, Volume 2: Job–Malachi by R. Laird Harris - Psalms IntroductionThe Psalter, or Book of Psalms, is structured into five…
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Walking in Integrity Before the Lord (Psalm 26) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 26Psalm 26, a work of David enduring reproach, is interpreted as an encouraging example of…
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Justified by Faith Alone | Martin Luther
Deep Dive into Luther’s Commentary on Galatians by Martin Luther - Galatians 3The Apostle Paul sharply reproves the Galatians, calling them foolish and…
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Trusting God When Suffering Defies Explanation (Job) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - JobThe comprehensive biblical narrative spans…
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We Have Cause to Be Uneasy | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - We Have Cause to Be UneasyThe author opens by acknowledging that the conclusion of the previous…
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חָסָה (Ḥāsāh): Taking Refuge in the Lord
Deep Dive into חסהThe Hebrew root ḥāsâ is predominantly used as a poetic and figurative verb in the Qal stem, carrying the fundamental meaning of "to seek…
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Christ the Fullness: Walk in Him, Refuse Captivity (Colossians 2:6–10)
Deep Dive into Christ the Fullness: Walk in Him, Refuse Captivity (Colossians 2:6–10)The Christian church in every age faces the danger of accepting the subtle…
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Specks, Logs, and Clear Sight: Repentance First, Restoration Next (Matthew 7:1–5)
Deep Dive into Specks, Logs, and Clear Sight: Repentance First, Restoration Next (Matthew 7:1–5)The source material explores Jesus’s teaching in Matthew 7:1-5…
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After Babel: God’s Quiet Providence in the Generations of Shem (Genesis 11:10–11)
Deep Dive into After Babel: God’s Quiet Providence in the Generations of Shem (Genesis 11:10–11)The story of the Tower of Babel details humanity’s coordinated…
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From Noah to Abraham: God Advances His Redemptive Plan | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From the Flood to the Calling of AbrahamThe work of redemption proceeded powerfully…
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Theology of the Edenic Era
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Theology of the Edenic EraThe biblical account of the Edenic era focuses on…
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Teach Me Your Paths: A Prayer for Guidance (Psalm 25) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 25Psalm 25, attributed to David, serves as a deeply personal miniature reflecting the King’s…