Reformed Forum

In this 67-verse chapter we examine some of the patterns and themes in this narrative full of intrigue. We discuss the transition of the covenant promises to Isaac, the providence of God overseeing all of these events, the theme of suspense, and the direct link to the offspring of Isaac and Rebekah. Participants: Adam York , Jim Cassidy , Mark A. Winder

On this episode of Theology Simply Profound , Rob talks with the Zecharias Weldeyesus and Christopher Cashen, ministers in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving in the Atlanta area, about suffering and persecution for the sake of Christ and ministry to refugees. Participants: Christopher Cashen , Rob McKenzie , Zecharias Weldeyesus

Glen Clary leads us in a consideration of the biblical-theological themes in the Cain and Abel narrative of Genesis 4. Much more than a mere commentary on anger and murder, this passage has much to teach us about worship and God’s plan of communion with those made in his image. Participants: Camden Bucey , Glen Clary

Daniel Schrock speaks about self-conception in light of the Revoice movement and the Nashville Statement. Looking to the believers’ union with Christ in his death and resurrection, Schrock provides a way to answer questions such as, “Is it proper to speak of being gay as a Christian’s identity?” The basis of this episode is Schrock’s article, “ The Gospel and Se...

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob sits down with Dr. Stephen J. Nichols to discuss Reformation Bible College, some recent writing projects including a recent book for children, Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation—from A to Z , books he’s reading, as well as the Young, Restless, and Reformed. After the conversation, Rob and Bob discuss Dr. Nichols tho...

Dr. Cornelis Venema speaks about the doctrine of election. His book, Chosen in Christ: Revisiting the Contours of Predestination , is available in Mentor’s Reformed, Exegetical, and Doctrinal Studies series. Venema addresses the subject from exegetical, historical, contemporary, and pastoral vantage points. In this conversation, he addresses the doctrine of election in the Old and New Testam...

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob bring their discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress , to a close. Here Christian, Hopeful, and Ignorance make their way through the River and to the Gate. However, only Christian and Hopeful enter; Ignorance has a completely different end. We hope you enjoyed this walk through The Pilgrim’s Progress with us. Particip...

Leonardo De Chirico speaks about evangelical responses and assessments of Roman Catholicism post-Vatican II. Vatican II was an ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church held from 1962–1965 and widely interpreted as bringing the Catholic Church into a new relationship to the world and other religions. De Chirico analyzes the several prominent evangelical scholars, including G.C. Berkouwer, Co...

This week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue to discuss John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress . We discuss Christian and Hopeful’s conversation with Ignorance and Temporary. The pilgrim’s attempt to engage them on important spiritual matters like the nature of backsliding. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo Mentioned in this episode:...

We turn to pages 212–213 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments  to discuss the mode of reception of the prophetic revelation. In the fourth section of his book, Vos continues to contrast the modernist conception with that of confessional orthodoxy. He stresses that revelation does not originate naturally but is in its essence, “a real communication” from God to th...

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress . In this episode, Christian and Hopeful find themselves at first forgetting the warning of the Shepherds about their upcoming journey and end up falling into a net, but they learn from this forgetfulness. Then comes Atheist walking toward them with back toward Sion and the Enchanted ground...

Glen Clary and Camden Bucey speak about the ministry of the Holy Spirit and cessationism. We discuss how the pouring out of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost is a unique event of redemptive-history just as unrepeatable as the death and resurrection of Christ. As individuals are effectually called and united to Christ by faith, they are incorporated into the Spirit-baptized body of Christ. Participants:...

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress . Christian recounts the story of Little-faith robbed by Faintheart, Mistrust, and Guilt. There is wonderful pastoral insight here on the care of souls for those believers with a weak faith as they struggle on their way to the Celestial City. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo Mentioned in...

Jeffrey S. McDonald speaks about his book, John Gerstner and the Renewal of Presbyterian and Reformed Evangelicalism in Modern America ( Wipf & Stock , 2017). It is published in the Princeton Theological Monograph Series. John Gerstner (1914–96) was a significant leader in the renewal of Presbyterian and Reformed evangelicalism in America during the second half of the twentieth century. Gerstn...

Christopher Watkin speaks about his book Thinking through Creation: Genesis 1 and 2 as Tools of Cultural Critique . Watkin looks to the early chapters of Genesis for foundational doctrines about God, the world, and ourselves. In so doing, he advocates for a robust engagement with others about contemporary culture and ideas. Dr. Watkin completed his Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees at Cambridge Univ...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue to discuss  The Pilgrim’s Progress . We find Christian and Hopeful having found some much needed rest and refreshment in the Delectable Mountains. Afterwards, these pilgrims encounter Ignorance in a land of Conceit, Turn-away in the town of Apostasy, which Christian to recount a story of one Little-faith robbed by Fainth...

We turn to pages 206–211 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to continue our discussion of critical theories of prophetism. Vos tackles a modernist, critical theory of the development of monotheism under the prophets. Vos wants the reader to enter into a modernist world–a critical world. In that world, there are three main things you will face: A finite and developing conception...

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress. Our discussion continues with Christian and Hopeful having escaped from the suffering and persecutions found in Doubting Castle to the Delectable Mountains where the pilgrims find some much needed rest and refreshments. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

J. V. Fesko has written Reforming Apologetics: Retrieving the Classic Reformed Approach to Defending the Faith (Baker Academic, 2019). In the book, Dr. Fesko criticizes, among others, Cornelius Van Til. In this conversation, we interact with the book and compare its claims with those of Van Til. A central claim of Dr. Fesko’s is that Van Til rejects “common notions.” He writes: i...

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue their discussion of Replacement Theology, which has been erroneously associated with Covenant Theology. What is the church? When did it begin? Did the church replace Israel? Or, is it that Jew and Gentile become one in Christ? The wall of separation has been removed. Our God is a faithful and promise-keeping God. Participants: Rob McKenz...

Reformed Forum exists to present every person mature in Christ (Col. 1:28). We do that specifically by supporting the Church in her God-ordained task of accomplishing the Great Commission. In this episode, we discuss our mission and vision and share exciting news about the future of our ministry including Camden Bucey’s transition to become our full-time Executive Director. Reformed Forum Pr...

Glen Clary examines the matter and manner of Paul’s preaching. There is a crucifixion proclaimed by Paul, but there is also a cruciformity in how he proclaimed it, and to his whole life and ministry. Participants: Glen Clary , Jim Cassidy , Mark A. Winder

This week on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob take a step back from our discussion of The Pilgrim’s Progress to talk about Replacement Theology, which has been erroneously associated with Covenant Theology. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo Mentioned in this episode: Christ the Center 1000 Christ the Center 1000

Many different interpretations have been offered regarding the phrase “all Israel shall be saved” in Romans 11. In this episode, we speak about five different interpretations, focusing on the three that are represented in confessionally Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Resources Cornelis P. Venema, “ In This Way All Israel Will be Saved: A Study of Romans 11:26 ” Mid-Ame...

In Episode 75 we see that because of our sin imputed to Christ, he stood condemned under the wrath of God. But Christ’s resurrection is the Word of Grace—Christ’s vindication. Christ is condemned by the cross, but vindicated by the Spirit. Participants: Jim Cassidy , Mark A. Winder