In Episode 115 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery joins me to discuss a piece written in the patristic era by Irenaeus of Lyons entitled, On The Apostolic Preaching, or Demonstration Of The Apostolic Preaching. Dr. Montgomery has been kind enough to record a series of episodes with me on the patristic era (see episodes 97 & 105). The others are big-picture overviews of the patristic era. This one is different as we focus on one man and one of his works. Links: International Refo...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 115
In Episode 114 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Ryan Davidson joins me to discuss a letter written by John Chrysostom to a young widow in the late fourth century AD. Our conversation is focused on the pastoral care that is exhibited by Chrysostom in this beautiful letter. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected] Recommended Resources: Letter To A Young Widow, by John Chrysostom (a web...
Oct 09, 2023•36 min•Ep. 114
In Episode 113 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Daniel Scheiderer returns to make a case for Amillennialism. It was in episode 80 that Dr. Scheiderer provided us with an overview of the various eschatological positions on the millennium. Here he presents two arguments against mellennarianism in its various forms and five arguments for the Amillennial position. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@...
Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 113
In Episode 112 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie returns to continue our series on the Medieval Era of church history. In this episode we give special attention to the Christian Mysticism which was so previlent in those days. I hope enjoy this conversation and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Sep 25, 2023•58 min•Ep. 112
In Episode 111 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the message he delivered at the 2023/24 IRBS convocation entitled, A School Of The Prophets. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Sep 18, 2023•38 min•Ep. 111
In Episode 110 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan returns to talk again about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. In part one, we focused on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Sep 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 110
In Episode 109 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. We ended up devoting two episodes to this subject. In part one, we focus on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Sep 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 109
In Episode 108 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me to talk about the appointment of “gifted brothers” in our churches in accordance with Second London Confession 26.11. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: 17th & Early 18th Century Books: A Vindication of the Preacher sent, or a Warrant for Public Preaching without Ordination, by Samuel Petto, John Martin, and Frederick Woodal The Temple Repaired, by Hercules Collins Moder...
Aug 28, 2023•55 min•Ep. 108
In Episode 107 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Hicks to discuss the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther famously said, “if this article stands, the church stands; if this article collapses, the church collapses.” And sadly, this article has often been challenged and distorted in the history of the church even up to this present day. Here you will find a brief but clear articulation and defense of this biblical doctrine which is central to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Ch...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 107
In Episode 106 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jeffery Riddle returns to talk about the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In our conversation, we address questions about the authorship, audience, date of composition, Canonical order, and the number of the Gospels. I think our listeners will find this conversation interesting and encouraging. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 106
In Episode 105 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to continue our series on the Patristic Era. In episode 97, Dr. Montgomery provided us with an introduction to this important era in church history. In this episode, he draws attention to the impulse of the early church to formulate creeds and explains where this impulse comes from. The listener should know that Dr. Montgomery and I have decided to use a book entitled, The Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Developm...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 105
God does not have passions, but we do. Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me in Episode 104 to discuss human passions and how we might grow in the sanctification of our passions in Christ Jesus.
Jul 31, 2023•57 min•Ep. 104
In Episode 103 of Theology In Particular, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the threefold division of the law of Moses. Recommended Resources: Book: “From The Finger Of God”, by Philip Ross Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Jul 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 103
In Episode 102 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Ian Fuller to talk about the course he teaches at IRBS: Apologetics in Pastoral Ministry – Science and the Bible. Recommended Resources: Dr. Jeffrey Riddle’s academia.edu page: https://pvcc.academia.edu/JeffreyRiddle Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Jul 17, 2023•50 min•Ep. 102
In Episode 101 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss the discipline of textual criticism. This is a fascinating field of study which had undergone some significant changes in the last 100 years. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 101
In Episode 100 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie provides us with a sweeping overview of the Medieval Era. I think our listeners will find this conversation to be very interesting. Recommended Resources: The History of the Medieval World: From the Conversion of Constantine to the First Crusade , by Susan Bauer 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power Vol. 2: The Middle Ages , by Nick Needham Introduction to Medieval Theology , by Rik Van Nieuwenhove St. Bonaventure's on the Reduction of t...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
In Episode 99 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Timothy Decker joins me to discuss the proper interpretation of the book of Revelation. I’d like to encourage the listener to stick with us through the early technical talk. This conversation gets clearer and evermore practical as it progresses. Recommended Resources: The Book of Revelation (The New International Greek Testament Commentary) , by G. K. Beale Revelation: A Shorter Commentary , by G. K. Beale and David Campbell Links: International Refor...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 99
In Episode 98 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Professor Ryan Davidson leading a congregation through a process of reform. He shares his experience and offers some advice to both ministers and members of reforming churches. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]...
Jun 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 98
In Episode 97 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jason Montgomery about the Patristic Era. This episode is introductory. Our plan is to return to this era in future episodes to focus on the particulars. When all is said and done (and it may take a while), our hope is to have a nice little series archived on this important period in church history. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, pl...
Jun 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 97
In Episode 96 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the third in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, we discuss the practice of associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.15. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]...
Jun 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 96
In Episode 95 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the second in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this episode, Dr. Renihan makes an argument for associationalsim from the Scriptures. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]...
May 29, 2023•23 min•Ep. 95
In Episode 94 of Theology In Particular, I discuss associational churchmanship with Dr. James Renihan. This is the first in a series of three episodes on the subject. In this first episode, we define associationalism with the help of the Second London Confession of Faith 26.14. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected]...
May 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 94
In Episode 93 of Theology In Particular, I have the privilege of interviewing Dr. James Renihan on the subject of religious liberty and the role that Baptists played in the development of this idea. We hope that this episode will be of some help to our listeners as they wrestle with questions related to the relationship between church and state. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at: [email protected] ...
May 15, 2023•36 min•Ep. 93
In Episode 92 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan recommended books on a variety of subjects. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email me at [email protected]
May 08, 2023•29 min•Ep. 92
In episode 91 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 1 paragraph 5 of our confession: “the scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God)”. In context, the scope of Scripture is presented as a property of Scripture, but this principle also has implications for the interpretation of Scripture, or hermeneutics. That is where we go with our conversation, ultimately. We hope you enjoy and are edified somehow. Links: International...
May 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 91
In episode 90 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little phrase found in chapter 29 paragraph 4 of our confession: “Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance.” The question is, what is meant by “due”. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Apr 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 90
In episode 89 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. James Dolezal to discuss the doctrine of angels. Dr. Dolezal will be teaching a course on this subject at IRBS April 27-29, 2023. If you are interested in taking this course in person or via live stream, please contact Kristen Wood at [email protected] . Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org...
Apr 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 89
In episode 88 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan returns to tell the story of the decline of the doctrine of the descent in Reformed theology. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Book: Crux, Mors, Inferi: A Primer and Reader on Christ's Descent, by Samuel Renihan Book: "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, by Matthew Emerson Book: The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ's Descent into the U...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
In episode 87 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan makes a case from Scripture for the recovery of the doctrine of the descent of Christ into Hades (or Sheol). Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Book: Crux, Mors, Inferi: A Primer and Reader on Christ's Descent, by Samuel Renihan Book: "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, by Matthew Emerson Book: The Battle for the Keys: Revelation 1:18 and Christ's Des...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 87
In episode 86 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos walks us through the Second London Confession of Faith (7.2, 7.3, 8.6, and 20.1) demonstrating that it posits the Messianic interpretation of Genesis 3:15. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
Mar 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 86