shoRTS: Covenant Theology
Drs. Peter Lee and Tommy Keene are finally getting to co-teach a class. In preparation for Covenant Theology, they sit down to talk about the nature of covenant in Scripture and why it's important.
Aug 29, 2024•18 min
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The Public Theology of Abraham Kuyper (ft. Vincent Bacote)
Episode 198. The Public Theology of Abraham Kuyper (ft. Vincent Bacote) We are pleased to share this recent lecture with you! Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College, recently taught a class for us and delivered this public lecture, analyzing the life and influence of Abraham Kuyper.
Aug 21, 2024•49 min
Listener Questions: What was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh?
Episode 197. What was Paul's Thorn in the Flesh? This week we dive into the RTS mailbag. In 2 Cor. 12 Paul talks about a "revelation" that he received from Jesus: "my grace is sufficient for you." It's a challenging text for a number of reasons, not the least of which is identifying the "thorn" in question. How did Paul's conversation take place? Why three times? Join our discussion!
Aug 06, 2024•28 min
Pentecost: A Discussion with Dick Gaffin and Nancy Guthrie
Episode 196: Pentecost: A Discussion with Dick Gaffin and Nancy Guthrie This week we have a crossover episode with Conversations on the Bible with Nancy Guthrie. In this discussion with Nancy and Dr. Richard Gaffin and Tommy Keene, we discuss the significance of Pentecost within the narrative of Acts, in Redemptive History, and in the life of the church. You can find other interviews on the book of Acts, and also an abridged version of this interview, on Nancy's podcast: https://www.crossway.org...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 22 min
shoRTS: Bavinck and the Psychical (not just noetic!) Effects of Sin (ft. Gray Sutanto)
In this Summer shoRTS episode, Gray Sutanto sits down to talk to us about his two contributions to the recently published *Ruined Sinners to Reclaim,* edited by David and Jonathan Gibson. It's a fascinating expansion of the traditional doctrine of the noetic effects of sin and the corresponding grace that we find in Christ Jesus.
Jul 10, 2024•23 min
Was Acts 15 the first presbytery meeting? (Tough Texts! Episode 13)
Episode 195. Was Acts 15 the first presbytery meeting? (Tough Texts! Episode 13) The work of the church doesn't always feel glamorous. Our culture values individualism, freedom of conscience, and authenticity; it's also suspicious of institutions and matters of polity and order. Is there wisdom to be found in committees and councils? In this episode, we take a look at Acts 15 to tease out some principles central to how the early church "does business." Article by Jennifer Patterson: https://wng....
Jun 28, 2024•29 min
Bavinck and Advanced Studies at RTS Washington (w/ Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney)
Episode 193: Bavinck and Advanced Studies at RTS Washington (w/ Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney) We are joined with two of our students from our Advanced Studies initiative at RTS Washington, Joshua Patrasahan and Isaac Whitney, both of him recently presented papers at the Abraham Kuyper conference. They talk to use about the details of their research, and Dr. Sutanto tells us a bit more about the Advanced Studies initiative. We give thanks to the Abraham Kuyper Leadership Fund for sponsorin...
Jun 14, 2024•41 min
How can the unbeliever "know God" (Rom. 1:18ff) (Tough Texts! Episode 12)
Episode 193: How does the unbeliever "know God" (Rom. 1:18ff)? (Tough Texts! Episode 12) Returning to our "tough texts" series, this week we considered Romans 1:18-25. It's a challenging text for many reasons, but in particular we are discuss what this reveals about the unbeliever's knowledge of God. How do they know God, and what exactly does that knowledge entail? Is the knowledge of God "natural," and if so, what about other things that we seem to know "by nature?"
May 28, 2024•44 min
"For Thine is the Kingdom" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 9)
Episode 192. "For Thine is the Kingdom" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 9) The conclusion of the Lord's prayer redirects our thoughts to the God-centeredness of the Kingdom, and the posture of dependence in prayer. We also discuss the text-critical issues with this last line of the prayer and the place of the prayer in church liturgy. More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
May 09, 2024•27 min
"Lead us not Into Temptation" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 8)
Episode 191. "Lead us not into Temptation" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 8) With this, the last petition of the Lord's Prayer, our Lord teaches us how to live faithfully in the world. What's the relationship between testing and temptation? How are we "kept" as we struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil? Join us for this penultimate episode in our series on the Lord's Prayer. More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
May 01, 2024•36 min
"And Forgive us our Debts" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 7)
Episode 190. "And Forgive us our Debts" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 7) Jesus tells us to pray not only for our physical needs, but also our spiritual ones. In this episode we discuss how to best translate the word "debts," why Jesus uses that word instead of "sins" or "transgressions," and the importance of forgiving others even as we pray for ourselves. More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Apr 24, 2024•31 min
"Give us today our daily bread" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 6)
Episode 189. Thy Will be Done. Lord's Prayer Part 5 Jesus turns from our prayer for God to prayer for ourselves, and we begin with "bread." Clearly bread means more than just bread, but what exactly? Today we discuss what this petition teaches us about ourselves, about our need for one another, and about our posture in prayer. Also: Gray has some thoughts about low-carb diets. We also have an opportunity to talk with Dr. Sutanto about his recently released book. You can check that out here: http...
Apr 17, 2024•30 min
"Thy Will be Done" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 5)
Episode 188. Thy Will be Done. Lord's Prayer Part 5 We round out our discussion of the first half of the Lord's Prayer this week by discussing that nature of God's providence. In his wisdom he has chosen to incorporate us, and our prayers, into the working out of his grand design. How does that impact what we pray about? How does it "work" theologically? And what does this petition tell us about God's work and wisdom? More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Apr 04, 2024•34 min
"Thy Kingdom Come" (The Lord's Prayer Part 4)
Episode 187. Thy Kingdom Come. Lord's Prayer Part 4 Jesus comes preaching the Kingdom of God. And he prays for it too. What are we praying for when we pray "thy Kingdom come?" Is this about evangelism, or is the a broader and deeper scope to the kingdom? How does it relate to the New Heavens and the New Earth? More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Mar 27, 2024•37 min
shoRTS: How did we get the Old Testament? (ft. Scott Redd)
shoRTS: Tommy and Scott sat down mid-January (yes, it's taken awhile to get this one out because we've had so many special guests of late!) to discuss the formation and reliability of the OT. Although the episode wasn't short, our studio participation was! And yet this was a fascinating deep dive into the very complex nature of how we received the OT. Topics include prophetic discourse, the dead sea scrolls, scribal editing, canon formation, the self-authentication of Scripture, and text-critici...
Mar 26, 2024•40 min
"Hallowed be Thy Name" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 3)
Episode 186. Hallowed Be Thy Name. Lord's Prayer Part 3 What does it mean to "hallow" the name of God? If God is already holy, why do we pray for him to make his name holy? This week we discuss the name of God, the way in which it is to be honored, and how this petition embraces everything unique about the Christian religion. More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Mar 23, 2024•27 min
Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng)
Episode 185. Neo-Calvinism, China, and Western Philosophy (ft. Alex Tseng) Prior to his lecture in our Global Bavinck Scholars series at RTS Washington, Alex Tseng joined us for a far ranging discussion of missions, the Chinese church, the impact of Western Philosophy on Eastern culture, and, of course, Neo-Calvinism. More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Envisioning a Neo-Calvinist Engagement of Philosophy and Culture in Asia (ft. Alex Tseng)
We were recently host to Dr. Alex Tseng for our Global Bavinck Scholars series of lectures, and so our podcast this week comes in two parts. First we are please to release Dr. Tseng's lecture. Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck brought insights from the historic Reformed confession of faith to bear on the philosophical trends of his day. What would a similar Neo-Calvinist engagement of culture and philosophy look like today in different contexts around the world? How might this theological engageme...
Feb 26, 2024•40 min
"Our Father" (The Lord's Prayer, Part 2)
Episode 184: "Our Father" We continue our discussion of the Lord's Prayer this week with the preface. Though not unprecedented, Jesus addressing God as "Father," and encouraging his disciples to do likewise, is significant. It signals a new level of intimacy and corporate identity for the people of God. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Feb 20, 2024•19 min
Introduction to the Lord's Prayer (Lord's Prayer Part 1)
Episode 183: Introduction to the Lord's Prayer We begin a new series for the new semester: the Lord's Prayer. In this introductory episode we talk about how the Lord's Prayer came to be known as such, how to use it, why it's so important, and what it teaches us about prayer. This short prayer provides us with ample opportunity for theological, historical, and spiritual reflection. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Feb 08, 2024•42 min
When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11)
Episode 181: When does the Millennium Start (Rev. 20:1-10)? (Tough Texts! Episode 11) There has been debates about the nature and timing of the 1000 year reign of Jesus since the early church. What are our interpretative options? Is this a literal period of history, or is it "just a metaphor?" What should Christians be doing now in light of this text? Our discussion includes exegetical and theological reflections on the nature of the end times and the hope of the Christian church. EPISODE LINKS ...
Feb 01, 2024•33 min
Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10)
Episode 180: Why does God command Israel to destroy everyone in the land (Joshua 6:19)? (Tough Texts Episode 10) When the Israelites go into the land God commands them to devote the inhabitants to destruction. Is this unjust of God? Some have even called it a genocide--is that an accurate description? The profs examine the issue historically and theologically. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Jan 26, 2024•41 min
Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 9)
Episode 179: Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)? The nativity story is so well known that it may not seem like a tough text; Christians don't notice anything odd about it, and non-Christians just receive it as symbolic or mythological. But these texts each have exegetical, historical, and theological challenges worth pondering. In our last episode of 2023 we discuss the interpretation and implication of the virgin birth. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington...
Dec 19, 2023•39 min
Can We (and should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)? (Tough Texts Episode 8)
Episode 178: Can We (and Should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)? Does Jesus cleanse the temple twice? How do we navigate seemingly conflicting accounts of the same event in the Bible? While harmonization may be a necessary step in understanding how the Bible provides "a window" into history, it can also distract us from seeing "the portrait" painted by each particular text. The faculty discuss the tension involved in this dynamic and how these issues ultimately reinforce the trustworthines...
Dec 15, 2023•53 min
Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck)
Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck) If you want to understand Revelation, you need to be a student of the OT, and particularly the prophets. Matthew Dudreck, associate professor of NT at Reformation Bible College, walks us through how Jeremiah helps us interpret this amazing NT book. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Dec 11, 2023•10 min
Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? (Tough Texts! Episode 7)
Episode 178: Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? Tough Texts! Episode 7 Genesis 6 tells us about the Nephilim, who are somehow associated with the "sons of God" marrying the "daughters of men." Who are all these individuals? Is this a reference to angelic beings? Or is there a more ordinary explanation for what's going on? What does this tell us about the historicity of Genesis as a whole? Join us as we spend some time on this text, as well as related texts that seem to interpret it.
Dec 09, 2023•42 min
shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet)
Faculty shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet) Adam is never mentioned in Hebrews and yet the argument of the book makes copious use of an Adamic Christology (similar to that of Paul). Where do we see that emphases and how does it help us better understand the book? Tommy talks with Hebrews scholar Tim Bertolet about about the subject and his new book. EPISODE LINKS Tim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Sonship-Ascension-Christian-Literature/dp/1948048906/ref=sr_1_1?crid...
Dec 05, 2023•13 min
Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? (Tough Texts! Episode 6)
Episode 177: Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? What does Jesus mean when he says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? Is he speaking hyperbolically? What is the sin against the Spirit? Drs. Redd, Lee, Jeon, and Keene talk about this and related texts alongside the doctrines of perseverance and assurance. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/
Nov 30, 2023•33 min
shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman)
Faculty shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman) Job (along with other OT wisdom literature) is often seen as a challenge for those committed to a redemptive-historical approach to Scripture. Can we read Job in its own original context while also seeing it as a part of God's progressive revelation of His kingdom, fulfilled in Christ? Dr. Stephen Coleman argues we can. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: http://give2rtsdc.com/
Nov 29, 2023•13 min
Does Satan get an Origin Story (Isaiah 14)? (Tough Texts! Episode 5)
Episode 176. Isaiah 14 tells us about a mysterious figure who is judged and condemned. Is that Satan? If not, then where does the Bible tells us about Satan came to power? Did he fall from heaven? Dr. Scott Redd walks us through the OT material on the subject before we head into NT texts and a theological discussion on the matter.
Nov 24, 2023•48 min
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