All Things Reformed Podcast

Should the Church use religious images like those of Jesus Christ, Mary, Apostles and others in her worship and places of worship? This was the question that the Second Council of Nicea deliberated. What does the second commandment say about images of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?  How will the Protestant Reformation the Sixteenth Century respond to the decision of this council? We disc...

What is monoenergism and monothelitism the two heresies that were at the center of the the Third Council of Constantinople? We also look at the priest by the name of Polychronius who challenged the council that he could perform a miracle of resurrecting a dead person but failed. How did the council respond to this act of Polychronius. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 54  of Al...

What happens when the Pope and the Emperor disagree on some theological matters? What are the Three Chapters and what role did these writings play in the Second Council of Constantinople? We discuss these and more in this episode #53 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

What did the Council of Chalcedon resolve regarding the natures of Christ? What is Hypostatic Union? What did the Chalcedonian Statement of Faith say regarding the person and natures of Christ? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 52 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Eutyches and what did he teach? Does Christ have one nature or two natures? Why is the Second Council of Ephesus considered a "bloody council" and why did Pope Leo I called it a "A Synod of Robbers?" We discuss this and more in this episode # 51 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Dust refuses to settle as far as the doctrine of Christ is concerned. The Church keeps swinging from one extreme to the other. This time Archbishop of Constantinople, Nestorius,  is accused of teaching that Christ is two persons. How will the Church respond to this heresy? Apart from Nestorius' heresy, how did the power struggle between the Archbishops of Constantinople and Alexandria play into th...

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback we have received regarding the Jerusalem Council and The Council of Nicea. Why did the apostles and elders in Jerusalem require Gentiles to abstain from sexual immorality, blood, and food offered to idols? Why these particular prohibitions. Also what is a Christogram which is the sign that has been used as an image for this episode? We d...

In two days time on October 31, 2024, the Protestant Church will be commemorating 507 years of Reformation of the Church. We take a break from the Church Councils and reflect on this monumental event. Why was the Reformation badly need in the 16th Century? How did God use Martin Luther to ignite the fires of reformation in the church? Why is the reformation still important and needed in the church...

The Arian heresy refuses to die, so the Council of Constantinople meets to deal with it once for all. It also deals with another heresy related to Arianism called Apollinarism which taught that Christ was human but had the divine mind. How will the council respond to these heresies? What lessons can we learn as a church today from how these heresies developed in the church? We discuss these and mo...

Churches all over the world recite in their corporate worship the Nicene Creed. But what is the history of the creed? Why was it necessary to write it? What errors does it address and helps guard the church from? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 46 of All Things Reformed Podcast

The first ever New Testament Church Council was held around 50 AD in Jerusalem. We read more about it in Acts 15. Does our salvation require more than believing in Christ? What did this council say? How did the decision of this council shape Christianity as we have it today? We discuss these questions  and more in this episode # 45 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

As we all know, Christianity did not begin with us in the 21st Century. For the last two thousand years Christ has been at work in his Church. Over the years Christ has used church councils to settle matters of Christian doctrine and practice. So what are some of the councils that have shaped Christianity as we have it today? Why should Christians know these councils and their resolutions? Join us...

We wrap up our discussion of the Ten Commandments by looking at the tenth commandment, "You shall not covet..." What is coveting? How may the  breaking this commandment easily lead to the breaking of the other commandments? What is our hope when we fail to keep any of the ten commandments? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 44 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." Who is my neighbor? What are some ways we break this commandment? What are some helps for us to keep this commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode # 43 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Should Christians buy from black markets? How do vexatious lawsuits or engrossing commodities ( buying up large quantities of items with intent to sell them again at a higher price) break the eight commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at what is required in the Eight Commandment, "You Shall not Steal." Have you ever considered that not keeping our word is not only lying but also stealing? Also not paying someone their due on time is also stealing? Should Christians lend money with interest? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode 41 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback  or questions we have received especially regarding the episodes on the Seventh Commandment? What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce? Why do I still have to fight against addiction yet I am a believer? How can Christ relate with our struggle against sin if he did not have a sinful nature? We discuss these questions and mor...

In this episode we finish discussing the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." What are some ways we break this commandment? How is delaying to get married a violation of this commandment? What is the hope of someone who has broken this commandment or struggles with sexual sin? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 39 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at what is required of us in the Seventh Commandment? What's is the difference between adultery and fornication? What does modesty in dressing have to do with this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 38 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

As we continue to look at the Sixth Commandment, "You shall not murder," we turn to look at what is forbidden in this commandment. What is a lawful war? What about  death penalty or capital punishment as a befitting punishment for murder? What does the Bible say about death penalty? How should we respond to fellow Christians who argue that capital punishment is not biblical?  We discuss these ques...

In this episode we look at the Sixth Commandment especially what is required of us by this commandment. What is just defense? Is suicide acceptable when things are very hard? How does physical exercises and moderation in what we eat or drink helps us fulfill this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 36 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

So far we have looked at the first five commandments. Before moving to the other  remaining five, we take a break for a further reflection on the law of God. Why did the Lord give the law? How is the threefold use of the law as expounded by St. Augustine and John Calvin very helpful in our understanding of God's law. We discuss these questions and others in this Episode 35 of All Things Reformed P...

In this episode which is also the last one on the Fifth Commandment we continue to discuss how those in authority should treat their juniors and how those who are equals should treat each other. What should you do if your parents or boss demands that you obey a sinful command? How should you view those who are equal in rank with you but have different or even more gifts than you? We discuss these...

In this episode we continue to discuss how do we honor those above us but also how do those in authority should treat those who are below them. 

In this thirsty second episode of All Things Reformed we look at the Fifth Commandment which commands honoring our father and mother. But what does "father and mother" in the commandment stand for? Is it one's biological or adopted or fostered parents only? How does this command also  apply to our leaders in the church and state? We discuss these questions and more in this episode. Thank you for j...