Three Guys Theologizing (3GT)

A listener submitted a question regarding the nature of the heavenly rewards that the Bible promises. What are they, and how will they be enjoyed? After first clarifying whether Kyle uses the term “y’all” or not in Kansas, the 3GTers get down to business. They commend the question, as too few believers even consider how …

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back ready to rumble. And for this episode, they have added a fourth guy to help them do so. Dr. Richard Gamble is Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, author of The Whole Counsel of God, and (importantly for this episode) a black belt in …

On May 10th, Geneva College will host a dedication event in honor of John Gerstner, as the theological library and papers of this prominent theologian and prolific author are donated by his family to the college. In anticipation of this time, 3GT invited his biographer, Jeffrey McDonald, on the program to interview him about Gerstner. …

On this hodgepodge of an episode, the guys have a little fun and discuss the podcast. They “rewind” some of their episodes and point out a few of their blunders. The subjects of angels, Biblical masculinity, and Mary’s conception of Jesus are revisited. A letter from an overseas listener is read and a future topic …

After clarifying among the three who the real hillbilly is (it’s the one who has goats), the guys get to the true subject at hand. How does a congregation go about evangelism in the age of the internet? We hear how the Lord used digital mean in the life of the younger two guys (and …

Why do various Reformed denominations – and even those within a denomination – have differing viewpoints regarding whether women should be deacons or not? 3GT attempts to offer a charitable primer on the issue. They first clarify the marked difference between elders and deacons. Next they explain the three primary practices (and a fourth, less …

First angels, now Mary? What Romish bug has gotten into the 3GTers? Actually, on this episode the guys seek to eradicate said bug. They first highlight and dismantle some of the basic, false Catholic teachings regarding Mary. They then explain why she is so important to the story of our Lord Jesus, even having a …

Presbyterians baptize their babies. As members of the visible church, as those babies grow up and become young adults, the promised-based hope is that one day they will profess their own faith in Christ. At that time, the privilege of communicant membership is conferred upon them and they are invited to come to the Lord’s …

From hearing a charismatic tell the story of an angel sitting on a dashboard to reading scary Frank Peretti novels in the woods at night, Kyle has been a bit traumatized by angels since his youth. So he comes to the guys for a bit of therapy, asking all types of questions about angels. Just …

“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.” So states the letter of Hebrews. The guys meditate and discuss several questions that arise from this warning. Why is holiness necessary for heaven? How did you avoid works righteousness in pursuing holiness? Since believers cannot achieve perfection this side of heaven, how holy do we have …

Turns out the pastor spent quite a bit of time watching the deliberations (and wrote a helpful review here). So after sharing some of the highs and lows of the meetings, the guys dig into what the vote indicates. What does its narrow margin mean? How did the international votes sway the outcome? Should we …

After Kyle assures us that theologize is really a word, he introduces the topic of this episode: L&E. Law and Economics? Nope. Labor and Employment? Naw. Rather, Leisure and Entertainment. What place do they have in the Christian life? The 3GTers look at Scripture and draw inferences about this topic. The Sabbath starts the ball …

The Apostle Paul asked, “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” (I Cor. 10:16) Paul goes on to add that participation in the Lord’s Supper is to show that the …

In an episode guaranteed to get some (if not all!) of their listeners mad at them, the guys tackle the subject of how to educate our children. With passions often running strong in congregations about education, is teaching our kids the ABC’s as easy as 1) public, 2) private, or 3) home schooling? With our …

It’s tough being a Reformed man these days. The Neo-Calvinist types tell us we need to be strong patriarchs who make sure our wives submit and daughters kiss our signet ring. The Young, Restless, & Reformed types tell us the key is to have bushy beards and drink good beer. And Gillette theologian types tell …

So asked one of our listeners! So the guys respond with an episode tackling the subject of New Covenant Theology. They begin with a definition regarding New Covenant Theology. Some of its proponents and their works are cited. Distinctions between New Covenant, Dispensational, Reformed Baptist, and Classical Covenant Theology are made. Then the guys look …

Much like Alfred Hitchcock’s horror movie The Birds, where countless flocks of birds gather and then begin to attack children, schools and homes, people can use Twitter to target and hurt others. The guys of 3GT discuss recent examples of this phenomenon, such as the vice president’s wife being mob tweeted for teaching at a Christian school …

While Kyle’s off floating around on a cruise ship somewhere, Barry and Scott remain behind hunkered down in Arminianville. Left behind, they discuss how to survive and thrive as Calvinistic strangers in a foreign land. To grasp a bit of the history of the town, they share briefly about the founding father of Arminianville, his …

Not too long ago, Ligonier Ministries released its biennial “The State of Theology” survey results. Playing Mr. Gallup Poll himself, our pastor decides to ask the same questions to the parishioner and professor to see how orthodox they are. Given that one is a lawyer, and the other a tease, he discovers that administering a …

In 1972, the comedian George Carlin did a routine on a comedy album about the seven swear words you cannot say on TV. It led to a Supreme Court case! Yet today those words are regularly thrown around not only on TV but in routine conversation. We live in a vulgar age. So the guys tackle the issue of swearing. …

As a child, the parishioner, like many in the evangelical world, went to the altar again…and again…and again. Somehow during those years, it seemed like salvation never stuck. So he raises the question, “Can a believer lose his salvation?” In response, the pastor and professor launch into a discussion with him on the perseverance of …

With the outbreak of persecution by the government on the Early Rain Covenant Church of China in Chengdu, the guys address this subject on this episode. They look at the incredible instructions the elders of the church, who carefully prepared themselves and their flock for suffering, left for the congregation to follow when they were …

The guys have eaten some Christmas cookies and are wondering if they should feel a bit guilty. Are Reformed Christians supposed to participate in this holiday season? To answer that, the 3GTers first take a stroll down Protestant Memory Lane to see when the first Silver Bells started ringing…and then were stopped. They talk about …

Before you join Barry, Kyle, and Scott for this episode of 3GT, you may want to pray first. For the guys address seriously the subject of suicide. Having been affected by suicide in their families, churches, and communities, the men talk about this epidemic in our nation. (Did you know suicide is the second leading …

A reader sent in a question wondering about the 3GTers’ view on Francis Chan’s We Are Church house church movement. After poking around his website and reading this review by Tim Challies on Chan’s Letters to the Church, the guys decided to chime in. They talk about what they admire about Chan and his movement, such …