Theology in Particular

In Episode 72 of Theology In Particular I bring questions from one of our listeners regarding the political theology of 17th century Particular Baptists to Dr. James Renihan. I found his answers interesting and insightful. I think you will too..  Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at joe@emmausrbc.org

In Episode 71 of Theology In Particular I interview Dr. Richard Barcellos on the subject of hermeneutics. The episode is unusually long, but the time flew by for me. It's always fun to talk with Rich. I hope you enjoy and are edified.   Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

Episode 70 of Theology In Particular is special. Dr. James Renihan took the opportunity to interview brothers from the UK while on a trip there. We trust that you will be encouraged to learn about the work God is doing across the pond (from our US perspective, of course).    Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org IRBS UK: trinitygracechurch.net/irbs-uk Broken Wharfe: broke...

In episode 69 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos and I debrief on the 2022 Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference. The theme was chapter 8 of the Second London Confession of Faith: Of Christ the Mediator.   Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Sothern California Reformed Baptist Pastors' Conference: scrbpc.org

In episode 68 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about the impact of the 1830's on the religious landscape of the United States.    Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In episode 67 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan talks about Puritanism in the New England context. In a way, this interview was inspired by the Puritanism 101 video series put out by IRBS. In that series, Dr. Renihan describes the development of English Puritanism. Some who have listened to that series expressed a desire to know more about New English Puritanism, and so here we are. We...

In episode 66 of Theology In Particular, I discuss the error of biblicism with Dr. James Renihan. To be biblical is good. Biblicism, on the other hand, is a flawed method of biblical interpretation which results in many theological errors.

In episode 65 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about the influence that John Calvin had on other reformers on the continent, and puritans in England.   Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Reformation Heritage Books, Christian Biographies For Young Readers https://www.heritagebooks.org/christian-biographies-for-young-readers/

In episode 64 of Theology In Particular, I interview Dr. James Renihan about his forthcoming book, Baptist Symbolics, Volume II. Volume I is a commentary on the First London Confession. It has been out for some time now. Volume II is a commentary on the Second London Confession. It is scheduled to be released in the next few months. Both will be available through the publisher, Founders Press. Lin...

In episode 63 of Theology In Particular, I was pleased to interview Pastor Oliver Allmand-Smith about his new book, "Under God, Over The People  – The Calling & Accountability Of Civil Government" . I trust that this book, and this interview, will be helpful to pastors and church members alike as we seek to understand and obey the scriptures as it pertains to our relationship to civil authorities.

In episode 62 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I spend some time discussing the results of a recent survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries in partnership with Life Way Research on the state of theology in the USA.  

In episode 61 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Chad Vegas joins us to discuss evangelism, missions, and why it is good for ministers to receive training in these areas.

In episode 60 of Theology In Particular,  Dr. Fred Malone joins us to talk about preaching and the courses he teaches to IRBS to help with the development of preachers. We hope that pastors, future pastors, and congregants alike are encouraged to highly value preaching as one of the ordinary means of grace that God has given to his church.

In Episode 59 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal demonstrates the usefulness of philosophical theology by wrestling with the metaphysical problem of the one and the many. I would encourage the listener to persevere through this rather long and unusually technical interview. I do believe that the importance and usefulness of this philosophical conversation will become apparent by the end.

In Episode 58 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Dolezal introduces us to philosophical theology. He makes a case for its usefulness, especially to pastors and theologians. This interview will require you to exert some mental energy. The payoff will be worth it.

In Episode 57, Pastor Ryan Davidson addressed the question of the usefulness of general revelation in pastoral counseling.

Episode 56 is an interview with Pastor Ryan Davidson on the topic of pastoral counseling in the history of the church. Understanding how pastors cared for the members of their congregations in other times, places, and cultures should help pastors refine their approach to ministry today.

Episode 55 is an interview with Pastor Ryan Davidson on the topic of pastoral counseling. Should pastors counsel? What warrant do we find for this in the scriptures? What is the relationship between counseling and preaching? In brief, it is argued that pastoral counseling ought to be viewed as a secondary aid to the ordinary means of grace.

In Episode 54 of Theology In Particular Dr. James Renihan and I return to a subject that we addressed briefly in the previous episode – the permanence of the Sabbath day. Is there a day that is to be kept holy by the New Covenant people of God? We believe the scriptures teach there is. It is the Lord's Day, also known as the Christian Sabbath.

In Episode 53 of Theology In Particular we present a brief argument for the permanence of the Sabbath day and also address questions regarding the practice of Sabbath keeping under the New Covenant.

In Episode 52 of Theology In Particular Dr. James Renihan addresses a few common misconceptions in Baptist history and seeks to set the record straight.

Episode 51 of Theology In Particular is the last in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, we offer a friendly critique of the reformed paedobaptist position.

Episode 50 of Theology In Particular is the fifth in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, we consider baptism in the history of the church.

Episode 49 of Theology In Particular is the fourth in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, consider baptism in light of covenant theology.

Episode 48 of Theology In Particular is the third in a six-part series on the doctrine of baptism. In this episode, Dr. James Renihan presents the Old Testament background to the New Covenant ordinance of baptism.