Christ and Kingdom

Episode: 61 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description   We begin our journey through a new series as we cover  The Wonderful Works of God , by Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck. This study group will be a slow and rich study through this immensely practical but profound volume by one of the Reformed church’s most seminal theologians. In this introductory episode we highlight the unique c...

Episode: 60 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description   We did it! The final installment of the Reformed Path, we arrive at part three of “Reformed Eschatology.” In this episode, we will be contrasting the three major views of eschatology: Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism. From hermeneutics to exegesis and the implications of one’s theology; we take a deep dive a...

Episode: 59 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description   In this second installment of Reformed Eschatology we critique alternative Millennial views. Both premillennialism and postmillennialism are examined in light of the Two-Age structure given to us in the Bible. Millennial views have far-reaching implications and consequences for our theology and in this episode we will examine many...

Episode: 58 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description   We arrive at the last category of the “Reformed Path” of theology- Reformed Eschatology! In this initial instalment of Reformed Eschatology we will discuss the remarkable confusion that still persists today on the subject of eschatology, even discussion the term eschatology and what it entails. We also discuss Reformed Eschatology...

Episode: 57 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description  In this episode of Christ and Kingdom, we finish up on Reformed apologetics by talking about three critical aspects of the pre-suppositional argument in apologetics. Every worldview claims they have an ultimate authority, It is important in apologetics to challenge that authority, biblically, and consistently. We also discuss the f...

Episode: 56 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description  In this episode of Christ and Kingdom, we discuss Part 2 of Reformed Apologetics as part of the Reformed Path of theology. In this episode we discuss the importance of such topics as the Reformed view of Nature and Grace, Image and Covenant over against the Roman Catholic view. We also talk about anthropology and the importance of...

Episode: 55 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description  In this episode, we continue to develop the Reformed Path of theology. We return to the subject of Reformed Apologetics. Mike Theimann and Emilio Ramos begin to lay the groundwork for a consistently Reformed and biblical apologetics. This episode is meant to introduce us to a comprehensive alternative to both Classical and Evidenti...

Episode: 54 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description  In this third installment of Reformed Biblical Theology, we break down the various approaches to biblical theology and the uniqueness of the Reformed Path. Once again, we discussed the organic nature of Reformed thought. Reformed Trinitarianism, Reformed Federalism and Reformed Biblical Theology all functioning together. Subscribe...

Episode: 53 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description    In this episode we continue to consider the nature of Reformed Biblical Theology as part of the “Reformed Path” of theology. In this episode we will talk through Vos’ definition of Biblical Theology as well as the role of hermeneutics and typology in biblical theology. A rich discussion on a critical subject in reformed theology....

Episode: 52 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description    In this episode, we continue our study through the reform path of theology. We return our focus to Reformed biblical theology. What is biblical theology how does “Reformed” biblical theology differ specifically? How does it impact the rest of our theology? And how do we integrate it with other aspects of theology, like systematic...

Episode: 51 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description    In this episode, we continue to break down the theology of Reformed Federalism by exploring the three essential covenants in Reformed theology. We talk about the exegetical and the theological importance of the Covenant of Redemption, the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace. We also talk about modern deficiencies in othe...

Episode: 50 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description    In this episode, we continue to develop the Reformed Path of theology as we continue to develop Reformed Federalism. The Reformed view of covenant theology is foundational for understanding the true logic of the gospel. We contrast Reformed Federalism with competing views of theology including New Covenant theology, Federal Visio...

Episode: 49 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann Description    In this episode of Christ and Kingdom, we move on to the subject of Reformed Federalism or covenant theology. As part of the “Reformed Path” of theology, Reformed Federalism is an essential part of Reformed theology. This foundational aspect of Reformed thought has many important facets that need to be carefully explained and und...

Episode: 48 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann This is part three of Reformed Trinitarianism as we continue our current series working through the “Reformed Path” of theology. In this episode we focus on the components of Reformed Trinitarianism and highlight the importance of such concepts as Equal Ultimacy in the Trinity, Perichoresis, Autotheos, and the Self-Contained God in Van Til’s th...

Episode: 47 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann In this episode on Christ and Kingdom we develop part two of second on Reformed Trinitarianism and focus on the error of mutualism. Too often Evangelicals and even Reformed thinkers develop a doctrine of God that results in some level of development in God. This is the mutualist error. In this episode we also explore modern authors and theologi...

Episode: 46 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann In this episode we discuss Reformed Trinitarianism as part of the “Reformed Path”- a series of studies that seeks to establish a consistent Reformed understanding of theology in critical areas of doctrinal formation. In this episode of Christ and Kingdom, we discuss the importance of the doctrine of God, the problems that persist today in both...

Episode: 45 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Theimann In this episode Mike Theimann and Emilio Ramos continue work through Sinclair Ferguson’s, The Christian Life, a remarkably helpful book on practical Christianity and foundational biblical  doctrine. In this episode we discuss the precious doctrine of Adoption. God has not only saved us and justified us but welcomed us into His own family. We ar...

Episode: 44 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Dr. Lane G Tipton The Covenant of Works is foundational and programmatic for Reformed theology. In this episode of  Christ and Kingdom , Dr. Lane G. Tipton we explore the contours of the all-important Covenant of Works. God‘s covenant with Adam in the Garden needs to be understood now more than ever. While many deviations and variations of this original prot...

Episode: 43 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Dr. Lane G Tipton Dr. Lane G Tipton joins Red Grace Live and Christ and Kingdom, in what will be the first in a series of episodes contrasting conceptions. The Deeper Catholic Conception, and the Deeper Protestant Conception. These conceptions dictate one’s theology in the most profound ways, affecting your view of God, man, sin, creation, and the eschaton....

Episode: 42 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann The Kingdom of God can be described as the central focus of Scripture but what exactly is the kingdom of God and what is its nature? How has the kingdom of God developed over the ages? What is the nature of the kingdom at present? What will the kingdom be like in its fullest and consummate form? When we’re thinking about the kingdom of God, we...

Episode: 41 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann We continue our discussion of Sinclair Ferguson’s book,  The Christian Life . Today we are tackling Chapter 9 and the all important doctrine of Justification. Not only is justification essential for understanding our standing before God and the role that faith plays in our salvation, but there are also practical observations that come from the...

Episode: 40 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann With so much discussion concerning the role of Israel on the world stage and in relation to biblical prophecy, what exactly is “Israel” and how do we interpret the role of Israel in biblical theology and especially in relation to the Church? The language of “replacement theology” is still thrown around today as a pejorative term for covenant th...

Episode: 39 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann The war in the middle east still rages and with this latest conflict many are warning of a greater escalation in the region. This has also revived people’s interest in Dispensational theology as well as a new focus on Islam. With so much generated conversations on Israel and the end times, we discuss the importance of understanding the nature o...

Episode: 38 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann There are so many false notions about the nature of repentance today but in order to have a proper view of sin and salvation, the doctrine of repentance remains essential. In this episode we continue our discussion through Sinclair Ferguson’s, The Christian Life. Repentance is ordained for our good. We discuss the importance of this doctrine an...

Episode: 37 Featuring: Emilio Ramos and Mike Thiemann Recapping the G3 conference and interacting with the themes of the conference including Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Law and Gospel. In this episode Mike Theimann and Emilio Ramos talk about the importance of a proper view of the Law, culture, eschatology and more.   Be sure and subscribe and share the show. Also leave us a five star ra...