In episode 85 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through some key Old and New Testament texts to demonstrate that Genesis 3:15 is to be interpreted as a promise concerning the Messiah. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Mar 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 85
In episode 84 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the first announcement of the gospel as recorded in Genesis 3:15. Here we begin to look at the evidence for the Messianic interpretation. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Mar 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 84
In episode 83 of Theology In Particular, I continue my conversation with Dr. Richard Barcellos concerning Genesis 3:15. We continue to ask the question, is it about the Messiah?, as we consider the text in its immediate, book, authorial, testamental, and canonical context. We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the second in a series of five episodes. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbssseminary.org...
Mar 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 83
In episode 82 of Theology In Particular, I speak with Dr. Richard Barcellos about Genesis 3:15. Is it about the Messiah? In other words, is it in fact the first proclamation of the gospel? We believe it is. Our confession says so. We see this as an important and impactful topic. Lord willing, this will be the first in a series of five episodes, therefore. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org...
Feb 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 82
In episode 81 of Theology In Particular, Professor Ryan Davidson and I chat about anxiety. What is anxiety? Is it always sinful? What makes it sinful? What are the solutions? I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope it is encouraging to you in some way. Ryan Davidson serves as Pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, VA, and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Theology at IRBS. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Thinking Through Anxiety, J. R...
Feb 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
In episode 80 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Daniel Scheiderer about eschatology. Dr. Scheiderer is an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at IRBS and Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Chambersburg, PA. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times, by Kim Riddlebarger Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation, by Dennis Johnson...
Feb 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 80
In episode 79 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. John Fesko. Dr. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson Mississippi, and a friend of IRBS. In this episode, we discuss apologetics in general, and the contrast between “classical” and “presuppositional” apologetics in particular. Much of this conversation is drawn from his book, Reforming Apologetics, Retrieving the Classic Reformed Ap...
Feb 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Dr. Renihan sits down with three Reformed Baptists from Poland attending an IRBS course in the UK. They discuss the state of religion in Poland, the faltering position of the Roman Catholic church, and how their churches seek to reach Poland with the gospel and build themselves up, both biblically and confessionally, in light of these things.
Jan 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 78
In this podcast Dr. Renihan records a conversation from a conference in England with three brothers involved in IRBS UK. They discuss the conference lectures and some questions raised by how Christology is presented in many of our favorite hymns.
Jan 23, 2023•32 min•Ep. 77
In Episode 76 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan highlights a few of the prominent women of the Puritan era. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]
Jan 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 76
In Episode 75 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan describes life in the Puritan age. This was an interesting conversation. In my opinion, considering history in this way helps with maintaining perspective on the troubles we face in our own time. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]...
Jan 09, 2023•41 min•Ep. 75
In Episode 74 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan provides us with some great book recommendations. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]
Jan 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 74
In Episode 73 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan and I discuss the history and present usefulness of catechetical preaching and teaching. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]
Dec 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 73
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 [email protected]...
Dec 19, 2022•43 min•Ep. 72
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
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 71
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: brokenwharfe.com...
Dec 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 70
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
Nov 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 69
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
Nov 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 68
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 hope you enjoy and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Pur...
Nov 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 67
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.
Nov 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 66
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/
Oct 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 65
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. Links International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Founders Press: press.founders.org...
Oct 24, 2022•44 min•Ep. 64
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.
Oct 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 63
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.
Oct 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 62
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.
Oct 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 61
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.
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 60
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.
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 59
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.
Sep 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 58
In Episode 57, Pastor Ryan Davidson addressed the question of the usefulness of general revelation in pastoral counseling.
Sep 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 57
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.
Aug 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 56