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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…
Episodes
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Preaching Under Open Skies: A Brief History | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon - Open-Air Preaching - A Sketch of Its HistoryOpen-air preaching is asserted to be a practice as old…
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Walls Rebuilt and Hearts Reformed (Ezra–Nehemiah) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - Ezra-NehemiahThe book of Esther is a…
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When God Gave Increase: David Brainerd’s Fruitful Preaching | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Life And Diary Of David Brainerd by Jonathan Edwards - Preaching Met with Remarkable SuccessThe diary excerpts provide a detailed look into…
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Financing Ukraine for the Long War: A Sustainable Funding Architecture Beyond One-Off Aid
Deep Dive into Financing Ukraine for the Long War: A Sustainable Funding Architecture Beyond One-Off AidA prolonged war necessitates a comprehensive funding…
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The Great Exchange: How God Reconciles Sinners in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)
Deep Dive into The Great Exchange: How God Reconciles Sinners in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)The apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Corinthians 5:21 stands as a core…
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Kingdom First, Anxiety Last: Fatherly Providence and the Disciples’ Freedom (Matthew 6:25–34)
Deep Dive into Kingdom First, Anxiety Last: Fatherly Providence and the Disciples’ Freedom (Matthew 6:25–34)Anxiety, as addressed by Jesus in Matthew 6:25–34…
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From Babel to the Better Name: Human Pride, Divine Judgment, and Gospel Unity (Genesis 11:1–9)
Deep Dive into From Babel to the Better Name: Human Pride, Divine Judgment, and Gospel Unity (Genesis 11:1–9)The narrative of the Tower of Babel in Genesis…
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From the Fall to the Flood | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - From the Fall to the FloodThe period spanning from the Fall of Man to the Great Flood…
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How the Papacy Rose and the Church Was Oppressed | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Origin and Growth of the Roman Papacy Until It Raised Itself to Such a Height That the…
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The King of Glory Enters In (Psalm 24) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 24The exposition of Psalm 24, titled "The Song of the Ascension," is structured into three…
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Answers about Questions
Deep Dive into Growth Groups: How to Lead Disciple-Making Small Groups by Colin Marshall - Answers about QuestionsQuestions are the life force of discussions…
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Rebuilding the City and Renewing the Covenant (Ezra–Nehemiah) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - Ezra-NehemiahThe books of Ezra and Nehemiah…
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What Lies behind the Law | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - What Lies behind the LawThe human understanding of laws must distinguish between the Laws of Nature and the…
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Holy Emphasis: Anaphora, Epistrophe, Symploce, and Epanalepsis in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Holy Emphasis: Anaphora, Epistrophe, Symploce, and Epanalepsis in the English BibleBiblical repetition is a deliberate divine strategy used not…
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A Wide Door, A Sure Savior: Calling on the Name of the Lord (Romans 10:13–17)
Deep Dive into A Wide Door, A Sure Savior: Calling on the Name of the Lord (Romans 10:13–17)The core message of Romans 10:13, "For everyone who calls on the…
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One Throne, One Master: Why You Cannot Serve God and Mammon (Matthew 6:24)
Deep Dive into One Throne, One Master: Why You Cannot Serve God and Mammon (Matthew 6:24)The teaching that "No one can serve two masters" reveals a universal…
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From Shem to the Nations: Providence, Division, and the Promise Line (Genesis 10:21–32)
Deep Dive into From Shem to the Nations: Providence, Division, and the Promise Line (Genesis 10:21–32)Many readers overlook biblical genealogies, but Genesis…
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Viewing All History Through the Work of Redemption | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into A History of the Work of Redemption by Jonathan Edwards - General IntroductionJonathan Edwards’s "A History of the Work of Redemption" outlines…
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Why Romans Matters: Calvin Introduces Paul’s Greatest Letter | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans by John Calvin - Romans IntroductionThe Epistle to the Romans has been the subject…
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The Lord My Shepherd: Perfect Care for the Soul (Psalm 23) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 23Psalm 23 is heralded as David’s "Heavenly Pastoral," an ode noted for the quality of its…
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The Blessed Man and the Two Ways of Life (Psalm 1) | Charles Simeon
Deep Dive into Horae Homileticae Vol. 5: Psalms, I–LXXII by Charles Simeon - Psalm 1The opening Psalm serves as a proper preface to the entire book, providing…
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Looking Back to the Coming King (1–2 Chronicles) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - 1-2 ChroniclesThe books of 1-2 Chronicles…
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God Known by All: The Truth Written on the Human Heart | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Knowledge of God Has Been Naturally Implanted in the Minds of MenThe knowledge of God…
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Sins of Speech: Blasphemy—Profaning the Name, Perverting Worship, and the Gospel Remedy
Deep Dive into Sins of Speech: Blasphemy—Profaning the Name, Perverting Worship, and the Gospel RemedySpeech is never weightless; Scripture insists that words…
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Heart and Mouth: The Near Gospel of the Risen Lord (Romans 10:9–10)
Deep Dive into Heart and Mouth: The Near Gospel of the Risen Lord (Romans 10:9–10)Paul’s teaching in Romans 10:8–10 highlights the accessibility and scandalous…
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The Lamp Within: Single-Eyed Devotion, False Light, and the Great Darkness (Matthew 6:22–23)
Deep Dive into The Lamp Within: Single-Eyed Devotion, False Light, and the Great Darkness (Matthew 6:22–23)Jesus’s metaphor in Matthew 6:22–23, "The eye is the…
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Clans, Languages, Lands, and Nations: God’s Providential Ordering of Canaan (Genesis 10:15–20)
Deep Dive into Clans, Languages, Lands, and Nations: God’s Providential Ordering of Canaan (Genesis 10:15–20)Genesis 10, often referred to as the “Table of…
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A Royal Priesthood Set Apart for God (1 Peter 2:9) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Christians a Chosen Generation: A Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, a Peculiar People (1 Peter 2:9) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards begins…
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Entering the Psalms: Worship, Prayer, and Truth | Ligonier Ministries
Deep Dive into The Reformation Study Bible by Ligonier Ministries - Psalms IntroductionThe Book of Psalms, known in Greek as Psalmos and in Hebrew as Tehillah…
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Forsaken Yet Victorious: The Cry of the Righteous Sufferer (Psalm 22) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 22The source material provides an exposition of Psalm 22, which is uniquely identified as "THE…
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Faith, Not the Law: Paul’s Argument Explained (Galatians 3) | John Peter Lange
Deep Dive into A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Galatians by John Peter Lange - Galatians 3The commentary on Galatians 3 explores the apostle Paul’s…
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The Lord Reigns Even as Kings Fail (1–2 Kings) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - 1-2 KingsThe books of 1 and 2 Kings should be…
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The Reality of the Law | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - The Reality of the LawThe author begins by identifying two notable characteristics of the human race: the…
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ἁγιωσύνη (Hagiōsynē): A Life Set Apart for God
Deep Dive into ἁγιωσύνηThe Greek term ἁγιωσύνη (hagiōsynē) is defined as holiness, sanctity, or divine nature/quality, expressing the distinction of the divine…
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Christ the Only Way to the Father: The Exclusive Glory (John 14:6)
Deep Dive into Christ the Only Way to the Father: The Exclusive Glory (John 14:6)John 14:6 stands as a decisive answer to the deepest human question of how a…
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Where Your Treasure Is: Christ’s Call to Heavenward Living (Matthew 6:19–21)
Deep Dive into Where Your Treasure Is: Christ’s Call to Heavenward Living (Matthew 6:19–21)The message drawn from Matthew 6:19–21 is that all individuals are…
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From Babel’s Name-Making to God’s Sovereign Naming: Providence, Pride, and Promise (Genesis 10:6–14)
Deep Dive into From Babel’s Name-Making to God’s Sovereign Naming: Providence, Pride, and Promise (Genesis 10:6–14)Genesis 10:6–14 functions as a crucial…
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God's Sovereignty in the Salvation of Men (Romans 9:18) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into God's Sovereignty in the Salvation of Men (Romans 9:18) by Jonathan EdwardsThe theological doctrine of God's sovereignty in the salvation of…
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Introduction to Old Testament Theology
Deep Dive into The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded by Paul Enns - Introduction to Old Testament TheologyThe study of Old Testament theology is…
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The King Rejoices in the Strength of the Lord (Psalm 21) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 21Psalm 21, titled "The Royal Triumphal Ode," is described as the natural companion to Psalm…
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On Discerning Who Belongs to the True Church | John Calvin
Deep Dive into On Discerning Who Belongs to the True Church by John CalvinThe excerpts explore the essential distinction between genuine believers who belong…
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David and the Pattern of the Coming King (1–2 Samuel) | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - 1-2 SamuelThe books known as 1 and 2 Samuel…
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Some Objections | C. S. Lewis
Deep Dive into Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis - Some ObjectionsThe concept of the Moral Law, also referred to as the Law of Human Nature or the Rule of…
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דָּוִד (David): A Man After God’s Own Heart
Deep Dive into דָּוִדThe name David, who served as the second king of the Israelites during the approximate period of 1055–1015 B.C., displays two main variant…
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Trusting the LORD: Wisdom’s Heart, God’s Guidance, and the Straight Path (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Deep Dive into Trusting the LORD: Wisdom’s Heart, God’s Guidance, and the Straight Path (Proverbs 3:5–6)The core of biblical wisdom is a call to transfer total…
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Seen by Men or Seen by the Father: Fasting Without Hypocrisy (Matthew 6:16–18)
Deep Dive into Seen by Men or Seen by the Father: Fasting Without Hypocrisy (Matthew 6:16–18)Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 targets the spiritual disease of…
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From Noah to the Nations: God’s Providential Ordering of Peoples (Genesis 10:1–5)
Deep Dive into From Noah to the Nations: God’s Providential Ordering of Peoples (Genesis 10:1–5)The primary purpose of Genesis 10 is to establish the stage for…
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Open Your Hand to the Poor: Christian Charity (Deuteronomy 15:7–11) | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Christian Charity or The Duty of Charity to the Poor, Explained and Enforced (Deuteronomy 15:7-11) by Jonathan EdwardsJonathan Edwards’…
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Does Matthew 16 Support the Roman See? | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - The Primacy of the Roman SeeThe foundation of the church’s structure rests on the…
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Trusting God, Not Chariots or Horses (Psalm 20) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 20Psalm 20 is a remarkable text that functions both as a historical national anthem and a deep…
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The Gift of Liturgy
Deep Dive into An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke - The Gift of LiturgyThe academic term for the prescribed, external expression of religion is…
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Ruth: God’s Quiet Work in Ordinary Faithfulness | Thomas R. Schreiner
Deep Dive into The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Thomas R. Schreiner - RuthThe Book of Ruth is a narrative that…
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The Sciences as Sources of Illustration Astronomy | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon - The Sciences as Sources of Illustration AstronomyThe sources utilize the science of astronomy to…
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How Might Russia End Its Invasion of Ukraine? Mapping Four Possible Scenarios
Deep Dive into How Might Russia End Its Invasion of Ukraine? Mapping Four Possible ScenariosThe end of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will not likely be marked…
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New People, Old Words: Putting Off the Old Self and Putting On the New (Colossians 3:8–10)
Deep Dive into New People, Old Words: Putting Off the Old Self and Putting On the New (Colossians 3:8–10)The Christian life is understood as the outworking of…
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Forgiven and Forgiving: The Indispensable Mark of a True Disciple (Matthew 6:14–15)
Deep Dive into Forgiven and Forgiving: The Indispensable Mark of a True Disciple (Matthew 6:14–15)Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness in Matthew 6:14–15 serves as a…
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Shame, Sin, and Shalom: Curse and Covering (Genesis 9:20–29)
Deep Dive into Shame, Sin, and Shalom: Curse and Covering (Genesis 9:20–29)The story of Noah’s post-flood life serves as a pivotal passage, confirming that sin…
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Final Case for Original Sin | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Doctrine of Original Sin by Jonathan Edwards - ConclusionThe sources examine the strategies employed by Dr. T. and other contemporary…
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Opening the Letter to Rome: Purpose and Setting | Royce Gordon Gruenler
Deep Dive into Evangelical Commentary on the Bible by Royce Gordon Gruenler - Romans IntroductionPaul’s letter to the Romans functions simultaneously as a…
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The Lord My Rock and Mighty Deliverer (Psalm 18) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 18The psalm discussed in the sources, composed by David early in his life, is divided into…