Theology Simply Profound

Today on  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss Paul’s missionary activities that draw he and his team from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) into Macedonia (modern Europe). Was Paul strategic in where he went? How did he know where and when to go? In what ways do his missionary activities guide us with ours? What happens when we become missional? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarull...

On Theology Simply Profound today, Rob and Bob discuss many and varied issues arising out of the dispute between Paul and Barnabas, which led to their separation, regarding bringing John Mark along on their journey to strengthen the churches of Asia Minor. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Rob and Bob discuss Acts 15 and the many implications the Jerusalem Council has upon the church’s consideration of church government. Does the Bible teach any particular form of organization? Or, are we up to our own devices? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today, Rob and Bob commemorate the 500th anniversary Protestant Reformation with a discussion of the ongoing need for influence of the Reformation in the life of the church today. Happy Reformation Day! Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

On today’s episode of  Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob continue to reflect upon the progress of the Gospel through the ministry of Barnabas and Paul in Asia-Minor. In Acts 14, we discuss the bold confidence in the gospel even as they face trial and tribulation. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss the progress of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church in the persons of Barnabas and Saul from Acts 13. Also, please accept our apologies for the poor quality of the sound on this episode. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob discuss the amazing events of Acts 12 where angels strike for blessing and judgment. Enjoy this discussion of how God continues to move his Gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, to the end of the earth. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today on Theology Simply Profound , Rob and Bob return to the subject of baptism by way of answering some of our listener questions. Enjoy this practical discussion about some of the ins and outs of dealing with different circumstances that leaders might need to think through. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

In this episode, Rob and Bob discuss the commission of Barnabas to Antioch, the spread of the gospel, the addition of Saul to work in Antioch, and the relief sent to the congregations of Jerusalem for their aid in a time of need. All of this leads us to a discussion of what the Bible says about church government by elders. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today, Rob and Bob talk about John 3:16 in the context of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the New Covenant. Was this something that we hear about before the coming of Christ? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the dramatic and significant vision of Peter to “Rise, Peter; kill and eat” (Acts 10:13). Not only is this another turning point in the Book of Acts where the food laws of old put asunder, but the way for the inclusion of the gentile believer becomes clear. Go to OPC.org for more information about Disaster Relief efforts in the Houston are...

In episode 86, Rob and Bob talk about what Paul and others have to say about the last days. Are they behind us or in front of us? Or, are we in them presently? And, in what way would the answer to those questions change our understanding of the Christian life? Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Melodie McKenzie joins Rob and Bob in our discussion of Classical Christian Education. Participants: Melodie McKenzie , Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Rob and Bob discuss the basic history and shape of the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement of the past decade or so, depending on who you ask. And, somehow, we have this discussion in the context of Paul’s early ministry! Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Among other things, Rob and Bob discuss Saul in Acts 9, trying to understand better his meeting with the exalted Lord Jesus Christ and his reception by Ananias and by other believers in Acts 9. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today, Rob and Bob discuss Acts 8 and the progress of the gospel into Samaria through Philip. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Reflecting on Acts 8:1–3, Rob and Bob discuss the scattering of the church after the death of Stephen. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Today, Rob and Bob with Melodie McKenzie, discuss Stephen’s speech in Acts 7, which leads us into the muddy of waters of sermons, some questions about preaching, and some thoughts on listening to sermons. Thanks for listening. Enjoy. Participants: Melodie McKenzie , Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Paul gave Timothy specific instructions to ordain elders and deacons as the leaders of the churches that they were planting. The Deacons who we were first introduced in Acts 6 were to be dignified, honest, and faithful, not addicted to much wine, convinced of their faith and doctrine, mature in life and faith. They are to be the husband of one wife managing their household well. All that just so t...

In the early chapters of Acts, at the beginning of the New Covenant Church there was a joyous time where everyone shared all that they had will anyone else who was in need. Just a few months later we have seen jealousy, lying, and deceit with Ananias and Sapphire. We have seen persecution escalating from the Jewish leadership and now we see factions among the people. It doesn’t take long for our s...

What do we do when the government tells us that we must turn in people who are of a certain ethnic group so that they might be killed? Do we adhere to scripture that tells us to be obedient to the governing authorities or do we adhere to scripture that tells us that we should not murder? Are we sinning regardless or can we choose. In the 1940’s the Ten Boom family along with others help hide...

A Sermon on 1 Peter 1 verses 10-12. Participants: Rob McKenzie , Robert Tarullo

Acts 4:13-20 “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, saying, “What shall we do w...

This is a continuation of our discussion on Possessions, reflecting on Acts 2, 4, and 5. Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were se...

Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had n...