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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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The Biblical Structure for Change
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Biblical Structure for ChangeBased on the sources, lasting biblical change is presented as a continuous…
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God as Elohim
Deep Dive into God as ElohimBased on the sources, the name Elohim is a central and unifying concept throughout the biblical narrative. It is a plural Hebrew…
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The Heart of Change
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Heart of ChangeBased on the sources, your inner self can be analyzed in three categories: feelings, doing…
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True Repentance vs. Empty Confession | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - How Far from the Purity of the Gospel Is All That the Sophists in Their Schools Prate…
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The Upward Path
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Upward PathAt the core of understanding sin and spiritual growth is the human heart, which is described as…
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The Mark of True Affections: Spiritual Conviction | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Truly Gracious Affections Are Attended with a Reasonable and Spiritual Conviction of the Judgment, of…
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The Downward Spiral
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Downward SpiralBased on the sources, the core issue driving sin is the heart, specifically its underlying…
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Repentance Must Go with Forgiveness | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - Repentance Must Go with ForgivenessRepentance…
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Comparison of Counseling Models
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - Comparison of Counseling ModelsBased on the sources, the core belief of biblical counseling and the purpose of…
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When Truth Fails, God’s Word Remains (Psalm 12) | Saint Augustine
Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 12Based on the sources, the core themes revolve…
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God’s Resources for Growth (Part 2)
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - God’s Resources for Growth Part 2The Holy Spirit plays a central and multifaceted role in the life of a believer…
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יֶ֫תֶר (Yeter): What Remains
Deep Dive into יֶ֫תֶרThe Hebrew word יֶ֫תֶר (yě·ṯěr) has several primary meanings and usages, which can be broadly categorized into three main areas based on…
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God’s Resources for Growth
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - God’s Resources for GrowthBased on the sources, scripture presents a clear picture of its own nature and purpose…
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The God Who Answers in Distress (Psalm 4) | Saint Augustine
Deep Dive into Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers 1.8: Saint Augustin: Expositions on the Book of Psalms - Psalm 4The sources present a profound contrast between…
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The Process of Change
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - The Process of ChangeBased on the sources, before coming to Christ, individuals are in a state of total…
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The Value of a Masculine Ministry: J. C. Ryle | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Power of Doctrinal Holiness by John Piper - The Frank and Manly Mr Ryle: The Value of a Masculine MinistryJ. C. Ryle's life experiences…
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You Can Change Biblically
Deep Dive into Cornerstone by Jeremy Prayer - You Can Change BiblicallyBased on the sources and our conversation, the essence of sin is a fundamental…
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The Humanity of Christ
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Humanity of ChristUnderstanding Christ's humanity is considered vitally important for Christian…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Ministering Spirits Meet Christian and Hopeful
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Ministering Spirits Meet Christian and HopefulAs Christian and Hopeful approached the heavenly gate…
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Jesus as The Head of the Church
Deep Dive into Jesus as The Head of the ChurchChrist's Headship over the Church is a central and comprehensive theme in the sources, defining His unique role…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Adventures on the Enchanted Ground
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Adventures on the Enchanted GroundOn the journey, particularly in places like the Enchanted Ground, the…
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Faith and Repentance: The Heart of Regeneration | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Our Regeneration by Faith: RepentanceBased on the sources, sin is understood as a turning…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian, Hopeful, and the Shepherds
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian, Hopeful, and the ShepherdsAfter leaving the Shepherds on the Delectable Mountains, who gave…
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True Affections Flow from a Spirit-Enlightened Mind | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Gracious Affections Do Arise from the Mind's Being Enlightened, Richly and Spiritually to Understand…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Delectable Mountains
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Delectable MountainsThe Delectable Mountains are a significant place on the pilgrims' journey…
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My Redeemer Liveth | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - My Redeemer LivethBased on the sources, Jesus…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Has Another Companion
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Has Another CompanionBased on the sources, the narrative follows Christian and his new…
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The Pure Word of God in a Deceptive World (Psalm 12) | Charles Simeon
The sources describe a pervasive form of secret atheism, not necessarily a verbal denial of God's existence, but a practical disregard for God termed "atheism…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Overtakes Faithful
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Overtakes FaithfulBased on the sources, true saving grace is presented as much more than just…
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צִפּוֹר (Tsippor): The Sparrow and God’s Care
Deep Dive into צִפּוֹרBased on the sources, the Hebrew word צִפּוֹר (ṣippôr) is primarily understood as a noun meaning "bird" or "winged creature". It serves…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Combat with Appolyon
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Combat with AppolyonBased on the sources and our conversation, the pilgrim Christian faces significant…
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Open-Air Preaching - Posture, Action, Gesture, Etc. [Second Lecture] | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon - Open-Air Preaching - Posture, Action, Gesture, Etc. [Second Lecture]Based on the sources, a…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Valley of Humiliation
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Valley of HumiliationChristian enters the Valley of Humiliation, a dangerous and difficult place to…
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Robert Murray McCheyne: Holiness in the Morning of Life | John Piper
Deep Dive into The Power of Doctrinal Holiness by John Piper - He Kissed the Rose and Felt the Thorn: Living and Dying in the Morning of Life: Meditations on…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Hill of Difficulty
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Hill of DifficultyChristian's journey faces a major challenge at the Hill Difficulty, a steep and…
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The Deity of Christ
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - The Deity of ChristUnderstanding the deity of Jesus Christ is presented as a central and crucial…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Saluted by the Three Shining Ones
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Christian Saluted by the Three Shining OnesChristian leaves the sleeping men, Simple, Sloth, and…
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Jesus as The True Vine
Deep Dive into Jesus as The True VineThe sources present a rich picture of the Christian life using the metaphor of a vineyard. Jesus Christ is the True Vine…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Proceeds to the Cross
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Proceeds to the CrossChristian's journey along the highway, fenced by the wall called Salvation, was…
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Faith Defined and Explained | John Calvin
Deep Dive into Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin - Faith: Its Definition Set Forth, and Its Properties ExplainedTrue faith is fundamentally…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Evangelist Findeth Christian under Mount Sinai, and Looketh Severely upon Him
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Evangelist Findeth Christian under Mount Sinai, and Looketh Severely upon HimChristian begins his…
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The Spring of All Holy Affections: God’s Moral Excellency | Jonathan Edwards
Deep Dive into Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - Those Affections That Are Truly Holy, Are Primarily Founded on the Loveliness of the Moral Excellency…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Slough of Despond
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - The Slough of DespondChristian begins his journey carrying a heavy burden on his back, seeking to be rid…
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Regeneration and the Holy Spirit | Charles Spurgeon
Deep Dive into All of Grace: An Earnest Word for Those Who Are, by Grace, Seeking Salvation by Charles Spurgeon - Regeneration and the Holy SpiritThe sources…
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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Conviction of the Necessity of Flying
Deep Dive into The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan - Conviction of the Necessity of FlyingChristian flees his home, the City of Destruction, because he is…
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A Morning Prayer for Guidance and Protection (Psalm 5) | Matthew Henry
Deep Dive into Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume - Psalm 5Psalm 5 is presented as a prayer by David during a…