MarsCast

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Rev. Mark Vander Hart will discuss how Christ is the fulfillment of wisdom, exploring what it means for Christ to be the wisdom of God, and how this concept is understood in Scripture.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton joins Rev. Mark Vander Hart for a two-part series on Wisdom and the Proverbs. Today, our Old Testament Professors give us a general introduction to this Wisdom Literature, commenting on the critical importance of why every Christian needs to pay special attention to the book of Scripture.

In today’s episode, Rev. Compton and Dr. Alan Strange conclude their series on the gospel for a post-roe society by responding to the world’s reaction to the repeal of Roe and how the church can continue to be a bastion for life.

In today’s episode, Rev. Compton and Dr. Alan Strange look into what the ancient near east, particularly ancient Israel, thought about abortion and infanticide in general and what legislation was in place to protect the lives of the unborn.

In today’s episode, Rev. Compton and Dr. Strange examine the gospel for a post-Roe society, taking some time now to explore what Scripture says about abortion.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Alan Strange reflect on a critical cultural, political, and religious piece in our day and age. That of the recent abortion ruling this past summer by the Supreme Court. Our fine professors will kick off a 4-part series on The Gospel for a Post-Roe Society , beginning with some background to Roe v. Wade and the Christian response to it.

In today’s episode, Rev. Paul Ipema of Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary elaborates on what he means by “Reclaiming the Cure of Souls in an Age of Pastoral Confusion” and how that relates to not only preaching but to spiritual guidance and direction.

In today’s episode, guest lecturer and professor of ministerial studies at Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary, Rev. Paul Ipema, gives us a timely word on Christian counseling and a word of advice for those studying in seminary seeking to enter the world of pastoral ministry someday.

In today’s episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema addresses some of the assaults on the doctrines of justification and sanctification: (1) Federal Vision theology as espoused by Norman Shepherd, and (2) the radical antinomian/anti-Lordship salvation views of Zane Hodges. 

In today's episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema leads us in a two-part series on justification and sanctification. This first episode deals with Reformer John Calvin's view on the relationship between those two fundamental doctrines, followed next time with Dr. Venema's addressing the topic of the dispute of these doctrines within many Reformed and Presbyterian and broadly evangelical contexts.

When we think of the faithful preaching of the Word of God as the Word of God, as the voice of Christ himself, does that mean Christ is adding chapters to the books of Scripture every Lord’s Day? Are faithful sermons adding to the canon if we rightfully call it God’s Words being preached? In today’s episode, Dr. Beach addresses these objections and more.

In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies, addresses a most peculiar question: Is hearing faithful preaching equivalent to hearing the voice of Christ himself? In other words, is it appropriate to affirm that faithful preaching is, indeed, the very word of God?

As we wrap up this segment of early Church history, Dr. Alan Strange comments on the dangerous teachings of Arius and its impact on orthodox Christianity leading up to and following the first ecumenical council: The Council of Nicaea. 

In today's episode, Dr. Strange looks at the early Church Fathers Irenaeus and Tertullian. What were some of Irenaeus' significant contributions, and what do we learn about the heretics of his day from his writings? Did he accurately describe them? Did Tertullian join the ranks of the early heretics, the Montanists? Tune in to listen as Dr. Strange answers all these questions and more. 

In today's episode, Dr. Alan Strange continues his series on the early church by examining one of the great apologists and defenders of the Christian faith, Justin Martyr, and a rather complex theologian named Origen. 

In today's episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Apologetics and Church History, begins a new series on the early church, beginning with the famed Apostolic Fathers. Who were they, and what is their significance in church history? What did they think about persecution and martyrdom? Listen as Dr. Strange answers these questions and more on Mid-America Reformed Seminary's Round Table podcast.&nbs...

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton wraps up his assessment of Ezekiel. He comments on the dynamic between Ezekiel's identity as both a prophet and a priest, particularly as it relates to purity rituals, his vision of the glory of God, and his final prophecy of an eschatological temple.

In today's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton looks at Ezekiel's sign acts (such as his building a model of the siege of Jerusalem) and how this informs his vocational identity as both a priest and a prophet.

The Old Testament book of Ezekiel is known for its peculiar imagery and prophetic visions. Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies, Rev. Andrew Compton, has taken a keen interest in this fascinating piece of God's Word and is currently working on a dissertation exploring a particular theme that he sees embedded within the text: the idea of vocational identity, and how this shapes not only Eze...

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema concludes his assessment of the doctrine of hell. He looks at the imagery of fire and the language of eternity and answers arguments that say the doctrine of hell is incompatible with what we know of the love and justice of God and that this doctrine mars the perfection and glory of the eternal state.

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema introduces us to a very sobering topic in the study of theology: the doctrine of eternal punishment (Hell). Today he’ll present this doctrine, remark on what the confessions say about it in a traditional view, and introduce some popular objections to it, most notably, universalism and annihilationism (or conditional immortality).

In today’s episode, Dr. Venema continues to explore the intermediate state of believers, but from the perspective of the Old Testament. What do the Psalms say about what happens to believers after they die? Did Old Testament saints experience the same state as New Testament believers? Tune in today to find out.

Beginning today and for the next few weeks, you’ll hear Dr. Cornelis Venema speak on matters of a heavenly nature, that being the intermediate state and the resurrection of the body. These talks come from his Spring Evening class that he taught in 2015, titled “What Happens After I Die?” In today’s episode, Dr. Venema elaborates on what death means for the Christian and examines two erroneous view...

In today’s episode, Dr. Beach wraps up his discussion on the Christian and free will by tackling the subject of Libertarian Free Will, a concept you’ll hear most commonly in Arminian circles.

Last time Dr. Beach affirmed the Reformed teaching on free will, that Christians do indeed have free will, but a will that is only awakened and enabled by the grace of God to freely obey his will, not a will of our own volition, a will left in darkness. In our Reformed heritage, we love to reflect on the work of John Calvin, of course. So what did he think of free will? You may be surprised to lea...