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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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Refuting False Accusations Against This Doctrine | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Refutation of the False Accusations with Which This Doctrine Has Always Been Unjustly…
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Embrace the Blessing of Rebuke
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Embrace the Blessing of RebukeChristian correction, often termed rebuke or reproof, is uniquely characterized…
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All Mankind under the Power of Sin | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Doctrine of Original Sin by Jonathan Edwards - It Follows from the Proposition Proved in the Foregoing Section, That All Mankind Are under…
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Grow in Grace at the Table
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Grow in Grace at the TableThe Lord’s Supper, along with baptism, is one of Jesus’s two specially instituted…
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Psalm 1: The Blessed Man | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 1C. H. Spurgeon’s monumental work, The Treasury of David, grew out of both theological study…
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Wash in the Waters Again
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Wash in the Waters AgainThe Christian ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are central practices…
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The Fool Says in His Heart, ‘There Is No God’ (Psalm 14) | Matthew Henry
Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 14Psalm 14, though its exact historical context…
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Listen for Grace in the Pulpit
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Listen for Grace in the PulpitFaithful preaching serves as a primary means of God's grace and presence, acting…
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Why Growth Groups Matter
Deep Dive into Growth Groups: How to Lead Disciple-Making Small Groups by Colin Marshall - IntroductionThe "Growth Groups" course is a 10-week practical…
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Kindle the Fire in Corporate Worship
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Kindle the Fire in Corporate WorshipCorporate worship is presented as the pinnacle of Christian life…
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The Necessity of the Atonement | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Necessity of the Atonement by Jonathan EdwardsForgiveness of sins is presented as an act of "most free and abundant grace," inherently…
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Learn to Fly in the Fellowship
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Learn to Fly in the FellowshipGood listening is an essential, challenging, and profoundly spiritual act…
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לֵב (Lev): The Heart
Deep Dive into לֵבThe Hebrew term "lēb," often appearing as "lēbāb," is a central and multifaceted word in biblical texts, frequently translated as "heart…
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Take a Break from the Chaos
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Take a Break from the ChaosSilence and solitude represent a fundamental human need, integral to our design for…
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Open-Air Preaching: Posture, Action, and Gesture | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon - Open-Air Preaching - Posture, Action, Gesture, Etc.Effective actions enhance a message without…
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Journal as a Pathway to Joy
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Journal as a Pathway to JoyJournaling is presented as a profound spiritual discipline, a "means of grace"…
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Rebuilding Ukraine's Environmental Restoration after War
Deep Dive into How to Rebuild Ukraine's Environmental Restoration after WarIntegrity in Ukraine’s environmental restoration is a core principle, understood as…
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Sharpen Your Affections with Fasting
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Sharpen Your Affections with FastingFasting is understood as a temporary spiritual discipline, which is…
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Questions in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Questions in the English BibleThe church's eschatological question is voiced in the book of Revelation as, "How long, O Lord?" This profound…
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Pray with Constancy and Company
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Pray with Constancy and CompanyCorporate prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian life, deeply modeled by…
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The Government and Unity of the Church
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Government and Unity of the ChurchChurch governance generally falls into four basic forms…
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Pray in Secret
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Pray in Secret"Closet prayer" refers to private prayer, a concept derived from Jesus's instructions in the…
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Sins of the Heart: Covetousness/Greed
Deep Dive into Sins of the Heart: Covetousness/GreedCombating covetousness in Christian life involves a dual approach: profound theological reorientation and…
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Enjoy the Gift of Having God's Ear
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Enjoy the Gift of Having God's EarGod, "the God of all grace," initiates a profound relationship with…
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Confirmation of Doctrine from Scripture | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Confirmation of This Doctrine from Scriptural TestimoniesCalvin's doctrine of election and…
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Resolve to Be a LIfelong Learner
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Resolve to Be a LIfelong LearnerTo be a "disciple" literally means to be a "learner," a concept central to the…
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The Corrupt Tendency of Human Nature | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Original Sin by Johnathan Edwards - Thus I Have Gone Through with My First Argument; Having Shown the Evidence of the Truth of the Proposition…
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Memorize the Mind of God
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Memorize the Mind of GodScripture memorization is important today because it offers immediate, present-day…
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The Greatest Motive to Repentance (Zechariah 12:10) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into The Greatest Motive to Repentance (Zechariah 12:10) by Charles SpurgeonThe essence of the gospel is the substitution of Christ for the sinner…
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Build the Bible Home to Your Heart
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Build the Bible Home to Your HeartThe main goal of Bible intake is to achieve a profound internal…
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The Fool Says in His Heart, ‘There Is No God’ (Psalm 14) | Saint Augustine
Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 14Men become useless when they "have gone out of…
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Warm Yourself at the Fire of Meditation
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Warm Yourself at the Fire of MeditationChristian meditation is defined as "deep thinking on the truths and…
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Why We Need Scripture to Know God | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Scriptures is Needed as Guide and Teacher for Anyone Who Would Come to God the CreatorThe…
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Read for Breadth, Study for Depth
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Read for Breadth, Study for DepthBible reading is a unique endeavor that combines both a science and a…
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The Meaning of Derekh (דרך) – The Way of God in Scripture
Deep Dive into דרךThe Hebrew verb "דָּרַךְ" (darak) fundamentally means to tread or march. In its Qal (simple) form, it describes direct physical actions like…
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Shaping Your Life with God’s Word
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Shape Your Life with the Words of LifeGospel self-preaching is a vital and central strategy for Christians in…
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Mormonism Examined: A Biblical Response
Deep Dive into MormonismMormonism defines revelation as an ongoing, open process that can expand doctrine beyond the traditional biblical canon, often…
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Grace Gone Wild?
Deep Dive into Habits of Grace by David Mathis - Grace Gone WildDavid Mathis's "Habits of Grace" sets itself apart from other literature on spiritual…
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Ukraine After the War: Rebuilding Justice and Democracy
Deep Dive into How to Rebuild Ukraine's Judicial and Political Institutions after WarUkraine's post-war reconstruction prioritizes establishing legitimacy…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: Strategic Approaches
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - Strategic ApproachesAn effective Excursion Ministry is fundamentally…
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Why Word Order Matters in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Word Order in the English BibleHeavy shift, also known as heavy NP shift or end-weight, is a principle of English word order where longer, more…
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Apologetics & Evangelism in 1 Corinthians 9
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - 1 Corinthians 9Christians should balance personal freedoms with loving…
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The Role of the Church
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Role of the ChurchThe edification of believers is a primary function of the church, designed to…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: Programs, Methods, and Balance
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - Programs, Methods, and Balance"The Way of the Master" evangelism method…
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Sins of the Heart: The Battle Against Lust
Deep Dive into Sins of the Heart: LustThe Holy Spirit plays an indispensable and foundational role in a believer's pursuit of purity and victory over lust…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: The Sinner’s Prayer and the Emerging Church
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - The Sinner's Prayer and the Emerging ChurchThe emerging church is a…
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Predestination: Eternal Election | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Eternal Election, by Which God Has Predestined Some to Salvation, Others to…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: The Pastor as Evangelist
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - The Pastor as Evangelist: Principles and PracticeIdentifying individuals…
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The Doctrine of Original Sin: All Mankind Is Guilty | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Doctrine of Original Sin by Jonathan Edwards - All Mankind Constantly, in All Ages, without Fail in Any One Instance, Run into That Moral…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: Proclaiming the Gospel
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - Proclaiming the Gospel with Wisdom and ClarityPhilip's evangelism began…
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Repent and Believe: Christ’s First Command (Mark 1:15) | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Christ Commanded Repentance (Mark 1:15) by Charles SpurgeonThe sum of Jesus Christ’s teaching, the Alpha and Omega of His entire ministry, is…
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Apologetics & Evangelism: A God-Centered Approach
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - A God-Centered Approach"Demythologizing" the gospel is a concept often…
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The Fool Says in His Heart (Psalm 14) | Charles Simeon
Deep Dive into Horae Homileticae Vol. 5: Psalms, I–LXXII by Charles Simeon - Psalm 14The Psalmist's fervent desire, expressed as a "devout rapture," is…
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Evangelism in the Early Church—and Why It Matters Today
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - Evangelism in the Early Church and TodayCharles Finney's evangelism…
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The Eternity of Hell Torments | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into The Eternity of Hell Torments by Jonathan EdwardsThe central doctrine presented is that the misery of the wicked in hell will be absolutely…
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Hebrew Word Study: נוד (Nud) — To Wander, To Mourn
Deep Dive into נודThe Hebrew verb "נוד" (nwd) is a primary root deeply embedded in the Semitic language family, signifying a foundational concept of movement…
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Why We Evangelize—and How the Gospel Spreads
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - The Motivation and Spread of EvangelismEvangelism's key proponents…
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The Gift of True Strength (1 Samuel) | Bruce Waltke
Deep Dive into An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke - The Gift of True Strength: 1 SamuelSamuel, as God's prophet and the one who anointed Saul…
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The Church’s Evangelistic Mission
Deep Dive into Apologetics and Evangelism by Dr. Michael Vlach & Prof. Jesse Johnson - The Church's Evangelistic MissionThe "Proto-Evangelion" is the very…
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Negations in the English Bible
Deep Dive into Negations in the English BibleIn biblical Greek, various negative particles are used, each conveying distinct nuances of negation that are…