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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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By Faith, Not by Sight
Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr. joins us to speak about his book By Faith, Not by Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation, now in its second edition and published by…
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The Question of Canon
Dr. Michael J. Kruger speaks with Christ the Center about his recent book, The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate. The…
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Listener Feedback: National Israel, Republication, and Single-Volume Systematic Theologies
On the sixth anniversary of Christ the Center, we respond to listener feedback with the original contributors. Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, and Camden Bucey…
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J. Oliver Buswell and Cornelius Van Til
David Owen Filson speaks about Dr. J. Oliver Buswell, theologian and former president of Wheaton College and Covenant College and Seminary. A fundamentalist…
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Vos Group #2: The Nature and Method of Biblical Theology, Part 1
Dr. Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey open up Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology for the second episode of Vos Group. On pages 3-11 (Chapter 1 up to, but not…
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Highlights from 2013
We begin the New Year with a look at some of our best clips from 2013. Listen to the full episodes of the clips we’ve chosen to include by using the following…
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The Peniel Bible Conference and the OPC
Caroline Weerstra speaks with Christ the Center about the Peniel Bible Conference, based on her article “The Early History of Peniel Bible Conference…
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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief
We welcome Dr. John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. Dr. Frame has written a new…
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Genesis 3:13-15 – Enmity and Grace
On today’s episode, we unpack Genesis 3:13-15, a pronouncement of judgment upon the serpent, but also of grace and good news for Adam and Eve. We examine…
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An Introduction to Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology
Dr. Lane G. Tipton joins Camden Bucey to begin a new series on Geerhardus Vos’ important book, Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. For the past…
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The Scottish Commissioners and the Westminster Assembly
It’s often argued that because of the political climate, the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly had full rein over the Westminster…
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The Virgin Birth of Christ
Dr. Brandon Crowe explains the reality and significance of the virgin birth, based on his booklet, “Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin?,” from the…
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Antinomianism and Reformed Theology
Dr. Mark Jones returns to Christ the Center to revive seventeenth-century wisdom about antinomianism from his forthcoming book Antinomianism: Reformed…
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Genesis 3:9-12 – Adam on Trial
In this episode we discuss Genesis 3:9-12, and consider God’s pursuit of rebellious Adam. On the one hand, God clearly calls Adam into account for his…
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Definite Atonement in Perspective
The doctrine of definite atonement is the subject of this week’s episode, which features guests David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson, editors of the…
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Genesis 3:8-10 – The Spirit of the Day
This week we discuss Genesis 3:8-10. Following Meredith Kline, we argue that in 3:8, God walks in the garden in the wind or spirit of the day. God’s…
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Imitating God in Christ
Dr. Jason B. Hood speaks about the imitation of Christ, based on the biblical theological study found in his book, Imitating God in Christ: Recapturing a…
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Genesis 3:1-7 – Temptation in Eden
On this week’s Proclaiming Christ, we discuss the temptation in Eden from Genesis 3:1-7. Man and woman begin naked and unashamed in a royal wedding, but…
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Abraham Kuyper: Modern Calvinist, Christian Democrat
Dr. James Bratt speaks about Abraham Kuyper: Modern Calvinist, Christian Democrat (Eerdmans). Dr. Bratt places Kuyper in historical context and clarifies…
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Biblical Psychology and the New Perspective on Paul
Paul Maxwell joins Camden Bucey and Jonathan Brack to speak about his response to Krister Stendahl in the Spring 2013 edition of the Westminster Theological…
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The History of Calvinism
Darryl G. Hart returns to the program to speak about the history of Calvinism from his new book, Calvinism: A History. The episode gives a taste of the book…
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Crazy Busy
Kevin DeYoung speaks about his recent book Crazy Busy: A [Mercifully] Short Book about a [Really] Big Problem, published by Crossway Books. Pastor DeYoung…
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John Newton on Grace in Sanctification
Barbara Duguid speaks about John Newton’s writings on the Christian life based on her book Extravagant Grace: God’s Glory Displayed in Our…
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Communicating Reformed Theology through Hip Hop
For Christ the Center’s 300th episode, we welcome hip hop artist Timothy Brindle to speak about his work in Christian hip hop and the recent musical…
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Jesus on Every Page
David Murray speaks about seeing Christ in the Old Testament based on his book Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old…
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Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty
Brett McCracken speaks about his book Gray Matters: Navigating the Space Between Legalism and Liberty. The book and today’s discussion address how…
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Housewife Theologian
Aimee Byrd speaks about her new book, Housewife Theologian: How the Gospel Interrupts the Ordinary, with panel Camden Bucey, Nancy Guthrie, and Melissa Kruger…
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Seeing Jesus in Old Testament History
This week, Nancy Guthrie speaks about seeing Jesus in the historical books of the Old Testament. Her book The Son of David, third in her series Seeing Jesus in…
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The Aseity of the Son
Scott Oliphint speaks about the aseity of the Son of God, following up on a review of Brannon Ellis’ book Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the…
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Judges and Redemptive History
The Christ the Center panel discusses the book of Judges, considering its relationship to redemptive history and to the redeemer Jesus Christ. During the…
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A Review of So Pastor, What’s Your Point?
Jim Cassidy reviews So Pastor, What’s Your Point? by Dennis Prutow, Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Presbyterian Theological…
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When the Stars Disappear: Why Christians Suffer
Dr. Mark Talbot speaks about his forthcoming book tentatively entitled, When the Stars Disappear: Why Christians Suffer. Dr. Talbot’s research in…
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Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment
Jim Cassidy reviews Four Views on the Role of Works at the Final Judgment. The book contains contributions from Robert Wilken, James Dunn, Thomas Schreiner…
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A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home
Jason Helopoulos joins us to speak about his book A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home. The discussion covers what family worship is, its…
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Dr. Michael Emlet discusses the recent fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The DSM is the official diagnostic…
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Ruth and Redemptive History
Today we discuss the story and message of the book of Ruth in light of the book’s place in redemptive history. This brief story of an unassuming young…
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Covenantal Apologetics
Dr. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss his recent book, Covenantal Apologetics. Oliphint’s forthcoming book is an accessible…
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Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son
Dr. K. Scott Oliphint reviews Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son by Brannon Ellis and published by Oxford University Press. In this…
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The Nature and Use of Apologetic Evidences
Reformed theologians have approached the discipline of apologetics from several different vantage points. Proponents of presuppositional, classical, and…
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God Is Impassible and Impassioned
James Dolezal, part-time professor of Theology and Church History at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, reviews God Is Impassible and Impassioned…
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The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
In this episode, Jared Oliphint speaks with Owen Strachan, the Executive Director for the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The council exists…
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Desiring the Kingdom
Daniel Schrock reviews Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation by James K. A. Smith. In this first book of what is planned as a…
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Preparing for Seminary
On today’s episode we talk about what kind of preparation is helpful for someone thinking about seminary; which college majors are most helpful, what…
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Genesis 2:18-24 – The Royal Wedding
On today’s episode we discuss Genesis 2:18-24. We begin today’s discussion by finishing up talking about the two trees in the garden from our…
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Classical Christian Doctrine
Jason Pickard reviews Classical Christian Doctrine: Introducing the Essentials of the Ancient Faith by Ronald E. Heine and published by Baker Academic…
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Vatican II Inclusivism
How can Catholic theologians seemingly contradict the official teaching of the Catholic Church? Many commentators believe that, in a recent homily, Pope…
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God Is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards
In this episode, Jeff Waddington covers God Is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards by William M…
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Genesis 2 – The Covenant of Works
On Today’s episode we discuss Genesis 2 broadly and the covenant God made with Adam. We consider objections to and reasons for saying that Adam was in a…
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Typology and Jehoiachin
We welcome Matthew Patton to the program to speak about the nature and use of typology using Jehoiachin as an extended example. Mr. Patton is Visiting…
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Better Than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective
Jim Cassidy reviews Better Than the Beginning: Creation in Biblical Perspective by Richard Barcellos. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy
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Genesis 2:8-15 — A Garden In Eden
On Today’s episode we discuss the garden of Eden and the description given to it in Genesis 2:8-15. We discuss how the garden motif found in Genesis 2…
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The Early Text of the New Testament
Today we welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to speak about New Testament textual criticism and the early text of the New Testament. Dr. Kruger has co-edited an…
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In Defense of the Descent
In this episode, Carlton Wynne reviews In Defense of the Descent by Daniel Hyde. In the book, Hyde seeks to explain and defend an orthodox understanding the…
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Covenant Solidarity
Chris Brauns visits Christ the Center to speak about covenant solidarity through his book Bound Together: How We Are Tied to Others in Good and Bad Choices…
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Trinity and Organism
Rev. Carlton Wynne reviews Trinity and Organism: Towards a New Reading of Herman Bavinck’s Organic Motif by James Eglinton and published by T&T Clark…
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The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament
Scholars disagree on the relationship between portions of the Old Testament and similar ancient Near Eastern accounts. Many believe Moses simply plagiarized…
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Genesis 2:4-7 — Creation Expanded
In this episode of Proclaiming Christ we address the issue of whether there are two different creation accounts: one in chapter 1 and another in chapter 2. We…
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Jonathan Edwards on Adam Before the Fall
The Christ the Center panel gather for an informal discussion about Jonathan Edwards and his treatment of the question of how Adam, who was created in…
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Approaches to Christology
Christology is at the heart of the gospel for it is the study of the God-man, the savior of sinners. In this episode, Jim Cassidy and Camden Bucey speak about…
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Book News and Notes
Camden Bucey and David Owen Filson speak about several new books, and journal, and one interesting out-of-print title. Links The Journal of the Evangelical…