Reformed Forum

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book,  Summary of Christian Doctrine . On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we continue our discussion of chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.” Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This is the second lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Creation 3:44 Covenant of Works 7:13 Fall 10:35 Covenant of Grace Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental materials, and assess your understanding through quizzes for...

In this episode of Christ the Center , we engage in a thoughtful and rigorous discussion of Keith Mathison's book, Toward a Reformed Apologetics: A Critique of the Thought of Cornelius Van Til . Carlton Wynne, Lane Tipton, and Camden Bucey critically examine Mathison's interpretation of Van Til, particularly in relation to idealism, epistemology, and the noetic effects of sin. Throughout this epis...

This is the first lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Theme of Immanuel 2:16 What is God's Covenant? 5:31 Heidelberg Catechism 19 7:11 Good News Revealed by God Himself 10:23 Good News Revealed Concerning the Son 13:43 Good News Revealed in History 16:34 Good News Revealed Progress...

Join us for a fascinating conversation on biblical imagery. Dr. Michael Seufert, pastor at Mission OPC in St. Paul, Minnesota, and author of the dissertation Of Beasts and Men: A Study of Genesis 49 in Light of Iconography, Metaphor, and Animal Studies , guides us through the rich tapestry of ancient Near Eastern hero culture and its implications for understanding Scripture. We explore Genesis 49,...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book,  Summary of Christian Doctrine . On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we continue our discussion of chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.” Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Jesus' Promise to Send the Spirit 3:11 Union with Christ as Spiritual 6:42 Union with Christ by Faith 10:35 Union with Christ Effected by the Word of Truth 14:37 The Spirit as Guarantee of Our Inheritance Register for this free on-demand course...

In this episode of Christ the Center , we welcome Dr. Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Union School of Theology, to discuss his latest book, The Holy Spirit . Dr. Letham offers profound insights into the person and work of the third member of the Trinity, drawing from Scripture, church history, and systematic theology. We explore key themes such as the Spirit's rol...

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The Historical Accomplishment of Redemption 2:57 The Blood of Christ as the Climax of Old Testament Redemption 6:26 Blood and the Forgiveness of Sins 8:14 Deliverance by Blood in the Book of Revelation Register for this free on-demand course on...

In this episode we welcome back Dr. G. K. Beale, professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, to discuss Paul's use of the Old Testament in his letter to the church in Colossae. Dr. Beale has written an insightful commentary on Colossians and Philemon in which he highlights the theological depth and practical application of these epistles, focusing on the Old Testament al...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book,  Summary of Christian Doctrine . On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we begin to discuss chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.” Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 4:16 Present Union with Christ 9:18 Predestinarian Union with Christ 14:10 The Basis and Goal of Predestination 19:40 The Grace of God Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplement...

In this episode, we consider the profound theological insights of Geerhardus Vos as found in pp. 355–360 of his Biblical Theology . Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton explore the Johannine concept of truth, which transcends human-centered definitions like coherence or correspondence theories. Instead, John presents truth as an intrinsic, divine attribute embodied in the Logos, Jesus Christ, and rooted i...

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Introduction to Unconditional Election 5:06 Jacob I Loved, But Esau I Hated 12:27 The Prayer of the Tax Collector 16:57 Pharoah's Heart Hardened 18:34 God's Sovereign Election: Objections Answered 21:13 Pastoral Application of Unconditional Elect...

In this episode, we look back upon the year and highlight clips from our ten most watched videos. 00:00:07 Introduction 00:04:14 Adonis Vidu — Exploring the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations 00:11:17 Aaron Renn — Life in the Negative World 00:15:15 Harrison Perkins — Exploring Covenant Theology among the Theological Disciplines 00:24:11 Van Til Group #13 — Roman Catholic and Evangelical Views of...

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 On What Basis Does God Save? (Universalism vs. Particularism) 3:10 Remonstrant Arminianism 8:37 Wesleyan Arminianism 18:05 Post-Reformation Lutheranism 27:39 Particularism or Calvinism 32:03 Conditional vs. Unconditional Election 33:45 Two Basic...

Join us for the Reformed Forum Christmas Extravaganza 2024, a four-hour special filled with lively theological discussion, reflections on the past year, and a look ahead to what's in store for 2025. Hosted by Camden Bucey, this festive livestream features contributions from regular panelists Lane Tipton, Bob Tarullo, Jim Cassidy, Carlton Wynne, and special guests like Ruth Huang, a Mid-America Ref...

For our Ninth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob are here to bring you Christmas cheer with our annual Christmas silliness. This year we talk about the historical Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, otherwise known as St. Nicholas, and how the faithful defender of the faith has been transformed into Santa Claus. Of course, we do this with our traditional laughter and hysterics. More seriously, friends, M...

This is the third lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Who Saves? (Naturalism vs. Supernaturalism) 2:58 Pelagianism 6:58 Socinianism 8:49 Classical Liberalism 11:35 How does God Save? (Sacerdotalism) 19:17 Protestantism Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, do...

In this episode of Christ the Center , Daniel Ragusa leads us in a consideration of nativity through the lens of Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology . As this season prompts reflection on the incarnation of Christ, this conversation explores the eight aspects of the nativity highlighted by Vos, including its linguistic and redemptive-historical continuity, non-political and gracious character, esch...

This week on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book,  Summary of Christian Doctrine . On today’s episode, before moving forward in this chapter entitled, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we engage with what it means to live in these last days. What are the last days anyway? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

This is the second lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The Works of God Distinguished 2:12 The Decrees of God 9:21 The Biblical Basis for the Fact of the Decree 22:55 The Plan of Salvation and the Person of Christ 24:58 John 17:1–5 and the Pactum Salutis Register for this free on-demand course on ou...

In this episode, Chad Vegas, founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church and founding board chairman of Radius International , joins us to discuss the extraordinary life and ministry of John G. Paton, a nineteenth-century missionary to the New Hebrides. Drawing from his experience contributing to a docuseries on global missions, Chad reflects on Paton's unwavering faith, theological convictions, and...

This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The Bible as the Norm than Norms 4:49 Creeds and Confessions as Norms that are Normed 12:08 Biblicism 17:53 Exegetical, Biblical, and Systematic Theology 22:15 Warfield's "The Idea of Biblical Theology" 30:55 Warfield on the Relation of Biblical...

In this episode, Camden Bucey connects with Dr. Ben Gladd, the inaugural executive director of the Carson Center for Theological Renewal at The Gospel Coalition. Dr. Gladd shares the vision behind the Carson Center, its commitment to biblical theology, and its efforts to provide accessible resources to the global church. The conversation touches on the center's flagship projects, including a compr...