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Reformed Forum
This is the home of Reformed Forum’s podcasts—Christ-centered, confessionally Reformed conversations and teaching shaped by redemptive-historical theology. Warm, accessible, and theologically rigorous, our shows aim to equip the global Church toward maturity in Christ—helping listeners trace the unfolding story of redemption in Scripture and find trusted guides along the way.
Episodes
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A Revelation-Historical Interpretation of Romans 3:1–20
Dr. Marcus Mininger, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, speaks about the theme of revelation in the book of Romans…
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January/February 2018 Book Update
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.
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Exorcism and the Christian
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob take up the subject of exorcisms, yeah really! From Acts 19:11–20, we discuss everything from Jesus and Paul…
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A Revelation-Historical Interpretation of Romans 2:1–29
Dr. Marcus Mininger, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, speaks about the theme of revelation in the book of Romans…
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Uncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16–3:26
Dr. Marcus Mininger, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, speaks about the theme of revelation in the book of Romans…
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Discipleship?
On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the topic of discipleship as it arises out of Acts 18. Should the church…
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Vos Group #42 — The Variety of Offerings
We continue our #VosGroup series starting on page 170–172 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the variety of Old Testament…
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Highlights from 2017
For those of you who’ve been with us for some time know we like to take an hour or so at the end of the year to look back on everything we did. Today, we’ve…
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Simeon’s Gift
Today on Theology Simply Profound, we hear a sermon preached at the evening service of Westminster OPC, December 24, 2017, reflecting on Simeon’s…
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Epistemology, Antithesis, and Revelation in the Book of Proverbs
In this episode, Rev. Andrew Compton, Assistant Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, speaks about the book of Proverbs. While…
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2nd Annual Christmas Special
Today, on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob enjoy a mostly lighthearted discussion about Christmas, including favorite Christmas cartoons, the question…
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Warfield and True Church Unity
Jeff Stivason joins us to speak about his article, “Benjamin B. Warfield and True Church Unity,” published in the Westminster Theological Journal…
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Hermeneutics in Light of Christ’s Relationship to His Body
Matthew Patton speaks about Augustine’s hermeneutical principle totus Christus, which recognizes an interpretive role for the Church in that the…
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Should We Trust Philosophy?
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Paul’s preaching in Athens and the role of philosophy or worldview in our various interactions…
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Vos Group #41 — The Meaning of Covering
We continue our #VosGroup series starting on page 166 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the meaning of covering. Vos…
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Listening to the Truth
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the contrast between Paul’s reception at Thessalonica and Berea. In Thessalonica, there was…
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December 2017 Book Update
Ryan Noha speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.
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Jonathan Edwards on God’s Involvement in Creation
Jeff Waddington speaks about his chapter in the new festschrift for Vern Poythress, Redeeming the Life of the Mind (Crossway). Jeff’s chapter, titled…
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On Being Missional
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Paul’s missionary activities that draw he and his team from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) into…
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The Tree of Life and the Covenant of Works
What did the Tree of Life symbolize in the Garden of Eden? Why does it reappear in Revelation 2:7 and 22:2? We discuss the symbolism of the tree and the…
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Abandoning the Ministry
On Theology Simply Profound today, Rob and Bob discuss many and varied issues arising out of the dispute between Paul and Barnabas, which led to their…
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The Eschatology of the Image of God
We speak about God’s original intent for the image of God and how his offer to Adam in the garden was of a higher, consummate mode of life. Participants…
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The Jerusalem Council
Rob and Bob discuss Acts 15 and the many implications the Jerusalem Council has upon the church’s consideration of church government. Does the Bible…
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Vos Group #40 — Vicariousness Defined
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 165–166 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the definition of…
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Reformation 500
Today, Rob and Bob commemorate the 500th anniversary Protestant Reformation with a discussion of the ongoing need for influence of the Reformation in the life…
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Van Til and Scholasticism
This episode was recorded just prior to our 2017 Theology Conference on The Reformation of Apologetics. We discuss the theological approach of scholasticism as…
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Herman Bavinck’s Trinitarian Theology and Organic Apologetic
Dan Ragusa speaks about Herman Bavinck’s Trinitarian theology and its implications for a revelational epistemology and worldview. Bavinck argues for an…
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Confidence in the Gospel
On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to reflect upon the progress of the Gospel through the ministry of Barnabas and Paul…
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Apologetics and the Five Solas
This episode was recorded live at our 2017 Theology Conference on The Reformation of Apologetics. In celebration of the five-hundredth anniversary of the…
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Barnabas and Saul
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the progress of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church in the persons of Barnabas…
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The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit, 1643–1653
Today we welcome Chad Van Dixhoorn to speak about his book, God’s Ambassadors: The Westminster Assembly and the Reformation of the English Pulpit…
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Prayer and Providence
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the amazing events of Acts 12 where angels strike for blessing and judgment. Enjoy this discussion of…
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Vos Group #39 — The Stages of the Sacrificial Ritual
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 161–165 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the stages of ritual…
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Rare Book Update with Ryan Noha
Ryan Noha, the Indiana Jones of Reformed books, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store.
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Baptism — Listener Questions
Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to the subject of baptism by way of answering some of our listener questions. Enjoy this practical…
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The Image of God: Then and Now
Camden Bucey and Jeff Waddington discuss the image of God and whether man retains the image after the fall into sin. Man was made in the image of God, yet…
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Biblical Church Government
In this episode, Rob and Bob discuss the commission of Barnabas to Antioch, the spread of the gospel, the addition of Saul to work in Antioch, and the relief…
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Studying the Confession of Faith
Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn visit Christ the Center to speak about Confessing the Faith: Study Guide. This is a helpful guide to Confessing the Faith: A…
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A Light to the Nations — John 3:16
Today, Rob and Bob talk about John 3:16 in the context of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the New Covenant. Was this something that we hear about…
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The Work of Prayer: An Exercise in Helplessness
Glen Clary and Camden Bucey discuss Ole Hallesby’s classic book on prayer. Hallesby was a Norwegian Lutheran, who taught at the Free University of Oslo…
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Eat the Pig, Peter! Acts 10
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the dramatic and significant vision of Peter to “Rise, Peter; kill and eat” (Acts 10:13). Not only…
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The Prophet Hosea
Jim Cassidy speaks about the book of Hosea, exploring the theological themes of covenant and judgment in light of God’s love, faithfulness, and mercy…
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The Last Days
In episode 86, Rob and Bob talk about what Paul and others have to say about the last days. Are they behind us or in front of us? Or, are we in them presently?…
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Reason, Revelation, and Calvin’s View of Natural Theology
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey discuss theological methodology in light of Calvin’s view of natural theology. As a starting point for the discussion, they…
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Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul
Dr. Robert J. Cara speaks about his book, Cracking the Foundation of the New Perspective on Paul: Covenantal Nomism versus Reformed Covenantal Theology…
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Classical Christian Education
Melodie McKenzie joins Rob and Bob in our discussion of Classical Christian Education. Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo Mentioned…
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Vos Group #38 — The Relation between the Offerer and His Sacrifice
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 159–161 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the relation between the…
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Young, Restless, and Reformed
Rob and Bob discuss the basic history and shape of the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement of the past decade or so, depending on who you ask. And, somehow…
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Live Q&A Session
We took to Facebook to broadcast a live Q&A session. With questions submitted through email and the live comment thread, we covered Lord’s Day…
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Saul
Among other things, Rob and Bob discuss Saul in Acts 9, trying to understand better his meeting with the exalted Lord Jesus Christ and his reception by Ananias…
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Episode 500: Doctrine for Life
We celebrate five-hundred episodes of Christ the Center with an open discussion on worship, the regulative principle, and the apologetic impetus. Join us for a…
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Philip in Acts 8
Today, Rob and Bob discuss Acts 8 and the progress of the gospel into Samaria through Philip. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
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Vos Group #37 — Offerings, Gifts, and Sacrifices
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 157–159 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider offerings, gifts, and…
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Scattered
Reflecting on Acts 8:1–3, Rob and Bob discuss the scattering of the church after the death of Stephen. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo
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Peter Martyr Vermigli and John Henry Newman on Justification
Chris Castaldo compares the respective doctrines of justification of the Reformer Peter Martyr Vermigli and the Roman Catholic John Henry Cardinal Newman…
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Stephen and Sermons
Today, Rob and Bob with Melodie McKenzie, discuss Stephen’s speech in Acts 7, which leads us into the muddy of waters of sermons, some questions about…
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Dutch Neo-Calvinism and the Roots for Transformation
In June 2011, we spoke with Bill Dennison, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College, about Transformationalism and Christian Higher…
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Qualifications for Deacons
Paul gave Timothy specific instructions to ordain elders and deacons as the leaders of the churches that they were planting. The Deacons who we were first…
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Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal
We welcome Brandon Crowe back to the program to speak about the gospel of Matthew. Dr. Crowe is assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological…