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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.
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Deacons in Acts
In the early chapters of Acts, at the beginning of the New Covenant Church there was a joyous time where everyone shared all that they had will anyone else who…
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Isaiah and God’s Kingdom
Today, we speak with Andrew Abernethy about his book, The Book of Isaiah and God’s Kingdom: A Thematic-Theological Approach from IVP Academic‘s New…
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Civil Disobedience
What do we do when the government tells us that we must turn in people who are of a certain ethnic group so that they might be killed? Do we adhere to…
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Discontent in the Ministry
Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey revisit Paul Woolley’s article, “Discontent!” as it pertains to the ministry of the church. Woolley presents two…
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How to Read Your Bible
A Sermon on 1 Peter 1 verses 10-12. Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo Mentioned in this episode: Christ the Center 1000 Christ the Center 1000
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Machen and the Media
Darryl G. Hart speaks about J. Gresham Machen and his use of media throughout the modernist-fundamentalist controversy. Westminster Seminary Press has recently…
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Replacement Theology?
Acts 4:13-20 “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized…
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Vos Group #36 — The Sacrificial System of the Law
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 155–157 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the sacrificial system of…
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The Role of Ephraim in Judges
On this episode, we open to the book of Judges with our guest, William Wood. Mr. Wood is a PhD student in Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary in…
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Possessions – Part 2
This is a continuation of our discussion on Possessions, reflecting on Acts 2, 4, and 5. Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’…
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Prison Ministry
Brett Mahlen speaks about his ministry to inmates at the Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill, Illinois. Participants: A. Craig Troxel, Brett Mahlen…
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Possessions – Part 1
Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every…
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The Life and Theology of Augustine
Charles Williams speaks about the life and theology of one of Christianity’s greatest figures, Augustine. Mr. Williams is Associate Pastor at Bethel OPC…
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Baptism – Part 2
The Heidelberg Catechism asks in question 69: How does holy baptism signify and seal to you that the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross benefits you? Answer…
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Reformed Spirituality
Christ the Center hits the road for a series of episodes at Bethel OPC in Wheaton, Illinois. In our first of the series, A. Craig Troxel speaks about Reformed…
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Baptism – Part 1
When I was born my mom who was not attending church and had me baptized…Anglican. My grandmother volunteered, (and I am using air quotes here) to babysit me…
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Vos Group #35 — Christ, the Tabernacle, and the Church
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 154–155 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider how Christ reveals and…
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The New Covenant
In Hebrews 8 we hear the words of the writer examining the prophecy made by Jeremiah. But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more…
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Man’s Freedom within the Sovereign Plan of God
Today we welcome Daniel Ragusa, to speak about the Westminster Standards and their teaching of the self-sufficient and self-contained triune God of Scripture…
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Pentecost
Can you imagine having been one of the people who took off their coat to lay it in front of the colt just so the King’s horse would not have to touch the…
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The Gospel: A Matter of First Importance
While many in the Christian tradition prepare to celebrate Good Friday and Easter Sunday this week and next, we turn to consider the meaning of the gospel…
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The Spirit & Guidance
How does a person determine the will of God? This question was the subject in one form or another in many of the sermons that I had growing up, especially when…
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TGC Followup, Evangelical Worship, and Oecolampadius
Earlier this week, we exhibited at The Gospel Coalition 2017 Conference, “No Other Gospel: Reformation 500 and Beyond” in Indianapolis. We were…
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The Ascension
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times…
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T. F. Torrance and Apostolic Succession
Rev. Chiarot is the pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Rock Tavern, New York. He joins us today to speak about “T. F. Torrance and…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 21
Most of us often ask the question; “Why?” It’s only natural to wonder about life. Why did I get a flat tire? Why did my friend get sick, why did I get sick?…
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The Majesty of Mystery
K. Scott Oliphint speaks about the incomprehensibility of God as detailed in his book, The Majesty of Mystery: Celebrating the Glory of an Incomprehensible God…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 20
The more we understand who we are and who Christ is the more we understand our sin. We realize that even in our best moments we are not without our own sinful…
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The Last Adam: A Theology of the Obedient Life of Jesus in the Gospels
We welcome Dr. Brandon Crowe to speak about his book, The Last Adam: A Theology of the Obedient Life of Jesus in the Gospels, in which he sets forth the…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 19
Revelation 20. So much hinges on this passage. Is the Kingdom of God only 1000 years long, are their two or more kingdoms? How can anyone say that Satan has…
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Vos Group #34 — The Majesty and Holiness of God and the Place of Worship
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 150–154 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the presence of God. The…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 18
And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants…
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The Attestation of Scripture
Today we speak about John Murray’s “The Attestation of Scripture,” a chapter in The Infallible Word. Scripture attests to its own character…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 17
Chapter 17 talked about this Great City that sits upon the many waters. The City we are told is the kingdom of Satan and the many waters we are told are the…
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A Biblical Theology of Culture
In his book Created & Creating (IVP Academic), William Edgar offers a rich biblical theology contending that Christians must engage in culture. Dr. Edgar is…
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Matthew 17:1-8
With the conspicuous absence of Rob, from the Rob and Bob famed duo, Bob was relegated to offering up an old sermon for this episode of Theology Simply…
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Vos Group #33 — The Tabernacle
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 148–150 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider types and symbols. The…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 16
I am sure that everyone listening to this podcast has seen the bumper sticker that say “coexist”. Each letter symbolizes a great religion of the world. For…
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The Coherence-Based Genealogical Method
Today we welcome Peter Gurry to speak about New Testament textual criticism. Peter is a PhD candidate at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge and has…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 15
I am sure that all of us have felt time drag by, as if a second is an hour. All most of us have to do is think back to being a child trying to make it to…
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Karl Barth and Lapsarian Theology
Today we speak with Austin Reed about Karl Barth’s theology of election. Austin is a student at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and walks us…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 14
Most people have heard the name; “Lady Jane Gray”, some will even remember that she was a queen of England, albeit for only nine days. What most people don’t…
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John Owen and Reformed Orthodox Trinitarian Theology
On this episode, we are joined by Ryan McGraw, who speaks about the foundational role and practical significance of Trinitarian theology to John Owen. Dr…
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The Theological Interpretation of Scripture
On this episode, we are joined by Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, who speaks about the Theological Interpretation of Scripture (TIS). Gray is a PhD Candidate at New…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 13
On today’s show, Rob and Bob talk about Revelation 13, the two beasts, the number of the beast (666) and how these things relate to the Christian life…
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Bible Reading as a Discipline and a Means of Grace
As another year gets into swing, many people have begun new Bible reading plans. Reading through Scripture each day is a powerful and transformative…
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Dispensationalism Follow-up – Part 2
In Episode 55, we once again discuss Dispensational Theology. This time we begin by way of follow-up to a variety of questions that have come to us since our…
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Vos Group #32 — Symbols and Types
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 143–148 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider types and symbols. This is…
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Dispensationalism Follow-up – Part 1
In Episode 54, we once again discuss Dispensational Theology. This time we begin by way of follow-up to a variety of questions that have come to us since our…
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Highlights from 2016
As we head into our tenth year of Christ the Center, we look back at some of our favorite guests and moments from 2016. Episodes 425 — David VanDrunen…
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A Christmas Special
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! from Rob and Bob. Join us for a casual conversation about “all things” Christmas. Theology Simply Profound is a…
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Worship and the Birth of Christ, Part 2
In the second part of this special two-part episode, we discuss the observation of Christmas. This subject is perennially debated in the Reformed community. In…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 12
Steven stood surrounded by an angry mob. They were allowing him to speak out of tradition not because they cared about what he had to say. As he recounted the…
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Worship and the Birth of Christ, Part 1
In this special two-part episode, we discuss the observation of Christmas. This subject is perennially debated in the Reformed community. Listen as we discuss…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 11
As I talk with people of different theological leanings about the Book of Revelation there seems to be one point that they all have in common. They know that…
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Choosing the Good Portion: Women of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Patricia Clawson and Diane Olinger speak about the new book from the OPC’s Committee for the Historian. Choosing the Good Portion: Women of the Orthodox…
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ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set
Jared Oliphint and Camden Bucey speak about a newly published set of the Bible designed to enhance readability.
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The Book of Revelation – Part 10
Martin Luther has famously said that even if he knew that Jesus was going to return tomorrow that he would plant a tree today. What Luther was trying to point…
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Vos Group #31 — The Third and Fourth Words
We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 137–143 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the third and fourth…
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The Book of Revelation – Part 9
In episode 49, Rob and Bob discuss chapter 9 of the Book of Revelation. There are many religions in this world and they all claim to offer truth. The Pharisees…