The Reformed Forum http://www.reformedforum.org A forum for reformed theology Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:38:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 ©The Reformed Forum mail@reformedforum.org (The Reformed Forum) mail@reformedforum.org(The Reformed Forum) christian reformed theology 1440 Christ the Center is an audio program centered on Christian reformed theology. In each episode a group of informed panelists discuss important issues and stimulate listeners to critical thinking and a better understanding of reformed doctrine designed to yield godly living. The Reformed Forum The Reformed Forum mail@reformedforum.org No clean http://www.reformedforum.org/wp-content/themes/borderpictures/images/albums/rf-album144.jpg The Reformed Forum http://www.reformedforum.org 144 144 The Reformed Media Review #3 http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr3/ http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr3/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:38:06 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=459 On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander’s From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth and we discuss the best books of 2008. Bibliography Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the new Jerusalem : exploring God’s plan for life on earth. Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, [...]]]>

On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander’s From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God’s Plan for Life on Earth and we discuss the best books of 2008.

Bibliography

Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the new Jerusalem : exploring God’s plan for life on earth. Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2008.

Bavinck, Herman. Essays on religion, science, and society. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2008.

—. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation. Baker Academic, 2008.

Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008.

Beale, G. K. The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism : Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Beale, G. K., and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Baker Academic, 2007.

Bristley, Eric D., and John. Bolt. Guide to the writings of Herman Bavinck \(1854-1921\). Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008.

Clark, R. Scott. Recovering the Reformed confession : our theology, piety, and practice. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Dennison, James T. Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation: Volume I, 1523-1552. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008.

Doriani, Daniel M. Matthew. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Matthew&rft.place=Phillipsburg%2C%20N.J.&rft.publisher=P%20%26%20R%20Pub.&rft.aufirst=Daniel%20M.&rft.aulast=Doriani&rft.au=Daniel%20M.%20Doriani&rft.date=2008&rft.isbn=9780875526577%200875526578">

Doriani, Daniel M., Philip Graham Ryken, and Richard D. Phillips. The incarnation in the Gospels. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Fesko, J. Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed Dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Hall, David W. A Theological Guide to Calvin’s Institutes: Essays and Analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

—. The Legacy of John Calvin: His Influence on the Modern World. Calvin 500 series. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity : the alternative gospel of the American church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008.

Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Keller, Timothy. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. Dutton Adult, 2008.

—. The prodigal God : recovering the heart of the Christian faith. New York: Dutton, 2008.

Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007.

Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Van Til, Cornelius. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr3/feed/ 58:09 On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander's From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God's Plan for Life ... On this episode of the Reformed Media Review, Nick talks about T. Desmond Alexander's From Eden to the New Jerusalem: Exploring God's Plan for Life on Earth and we discuss the best books of 2008. Bibliography Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the new Jerusalem : exploring God's plan for life on earth. Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2008. Bavinck, Herman. Essays on religion, science, and society. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2008. ---. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 4: Holy Spirit, Church, and New Creation. Baker Academic, 2008. Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit's Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Beale, G. K. The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism : Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Beale, G. K., and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Baker Academic, 2007. Bristley, Eric D., and John. Bolt. Guide to the writings of Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Clark, R. Scott. Recovering the Reformed confession : our theology, piety, and practice. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Dennison, James T. Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation: Volume I, 1523-1552. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Doriani, Daniel M. Matthew. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P #38; R Pub., 2008. Doriani, Daniel M., Philip Graham Ryken, and Richard D. Phillips. The incarnation in the Gospels. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Fesko, J. Justification: Understanding the Classic Reformed Doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed Dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Hall, David W. A Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes: Essays and Analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. ---. The Legacy of John Calvin: His Influence on the Modern World. Calvin 500 series. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity : the alternative gospel of the American church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008. Johnson, Gary L. W., and Ronald N. Gleason. Reforming or Conforming? : Post-Conservative Evangelicals and the Emerging Church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Keller, Timothy. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. Dutton Adult, 2008. ---. The prodigal God : recovering the heart of the Christian faith. New York: Dutton, 2008. Muether, John. Cornelius Van Til: Reformed Apologist and Churchman. Phillipsburg N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2007. Nichols, Stephen. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008. Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Van Til, Cornelius. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P #38; R Pub., 2008. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF The,Reformed,Media,Review The Reformed Forum no No The Reformed Forum Into 2009 http://www.reformedforum.org/the-reformed-forum-into-2009/ http://www.reformedforum.org/the-reformed-forum-into-2009/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:03:05 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=456 We had a great 2008 here at the Reformed Forum.  We started out as Castle Church and eventually shifted over to the less confusing “Reformed Forum.”  We produced 50 episodes of Christ the Center throughout 2008.  We started all the way back on January 25, 2008 and were able to publish a new episode every [...]]]>

We had a great 2008 here at the Reformed Forum.  We started out as Castle Church and eventually shifted over to the less confusing “Reformed Forum.”  We produced 50 episodes of Christ the Center throughout 2008.  We started all the way back on January 25, 2008 and were able to publish a new episode every Friday morning without missing a week through the year.  I must admit, it has been painful to listen to our first few episodes.  The sound quality was bad and there were more than a fair share of “ums.”  Listening to our more recent episodes still reminds me of our constant need of improvement, but it is still encouraging to see the progress we’ve made up to this point.

We had the privilege of speaking with many of today’s leading reformed theologians, but we are planning to make 2009 an even better year.  One of the opportunities we’re exploring as we book guests for the first part of the year is having two guests on a program who are experts in the same field.  At the Reformed Forum, we are looking forward to making edifying discussions available to the church.

2008 saw two episodes of our newest show The Reformed Media Review.  This is our show dedicated to reformed book news and reviews of books and other related media.  We are also working toward producing additional programs.  We want to continue serving the confessional Presbyterian section of the church in addition to broadly reformed believers.  While we do not want to make our content broadly evangelical, we do want to broaden our audience in terms of theological familiarity.  Christ the Center will remain a more “scholarly” discussion, but we are working on producing programs that will be more accessible to people who are new to reformed theology.  We are also looking at a devotional-style program that listeners of all education levels will find edifying.

Thanks for listening throughout 2008.  We’re looking forward to hearing from you in the new year and publishing more great material in 2009.

]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/the-reformed-forum-into-2009/feed/ Highlights from 2008 http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc50/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc50/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:26:11 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=455 On this episode of Christ the Center we brought together a collection of highlights from 2008.  We started Christ the Center in January of 2008 and haven’t missed a week yet.  We want to thank all of our listeners for putting up with our growing pains.  Thanks for listening.  This year we had the privilege [...]]]>

On this episode of Christ the Center we brought together a collection of highlights from 2008.  We started Christ the Center in January of 2008 and haven’t missed a week yet.  We want to thank all of our listeners for putting up with our growing pains.  Thanks for listening.  This year we had the privilege of speaking with many of today’s leading reformed scholars.  We learned much and had quite a bit of fun in the process.  We hope you enjoy this brief collection of clips from our first year.

]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc50/feed/ 33:52 On this episode of Christ the Center we brought together a collection of highlights from 2008.nbsp; We started Christ the Center in January of 2008 ... On this episode of Christ the Center we brought together a collection of highlights from 2008.nbsp; We started Christ the Center in January of 2008 and haven't missed a week yet.nbsp; We want to thank all of our listeners for putting up with our growing pains.nbsp; Thanks for listening.nbsp; This year we had the privilege of speaking with many of today's leading reformed scholars.nbsp; We learned much and had quite a bit of fun in the process.nbsp; We hope you enjoy this brief collection of clips from our first year. Christ,the,Center The Reformed Forum no No Van Til’s Trinitarian Theology http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc49/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc49/#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:00:29 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=451 Lane G. Tipton joins the panel again to discuss Cornelius Van Til’s particular formulation of Trinitarian theology.  Dr. Tipton is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (PA) and has written a dissertation on the topic.  Join us as we talk about Dr. Van Til’s theology and the importance of his Trinitarian theology [...]]]>

Lane G. Tipton joins the panel again to discuss Cornelius Van Til’s particular formulation of Trinitarian theology.  Dr. Tipton is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (PA) and has written a dissertation on the topic.  Join us as we talk about Dr. Van Til’s theology and the importance of his Trinitarian theology not only for understanding his apologetic system, but for holding all things together.

Panel

  • Lane Tipton
  • Nick Batzig
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Camden Bucey

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc49/feed/ 52:20 Lane G. Tipton joins the panel again to discuss Cornelius Van Til's particular formulation of Trinitarian theology.nbsp; Dr. Tipton is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology ... Lane G. Tipton joins the panel again to discuss Cornelius Van Til's particular formulation of Trinitarian theology.nbsp; Dr. Tipton is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (PA) and has written a dissertation on the topic.nbsp; Join us as we talk about Dr. Van Til's theology and the importance of his Trinitarian theology not only for understanding his apologetic system, but for holding all things together. Panel Lane Tipton Nick Batzig Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Bibliography Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Christ,the,Center,,Lane,G.,Tipton,,Systematic,Theology The Reformed Forum no No Made in the USA http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc48/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc48/#comments Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:00:47 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=447 The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols gave us a summary of the book and the panelists interacted with him about the [...]]]>

The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols gave us a summary of the book and the panelists interacted with him about the prevalent American Evangelical temptation to make Jesus over in our own image or into the image of some ideal far removed from his Biblical context.  The group looked at how Jesus was understood by the Puritans in New England as well as the manly Jesus of Jacksonian America and the gentle Jesus meek and mild of the Victorian era.  Closer to the present time the panelists discussed Fosdick and Van Dyke and their views of Jesus in contradistinction to the orthodoxy of J. Gresham Machen.  Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the American made Jesus was the consideration of the roots of contemporary Christian music (CCM).  The group enjoyed the discussion and you will too.

Panel

  • Stephen J. Nichols
  • Jeff Waddington
  • James Dolezal
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

Links

Bibliography

Clark, R. Scott. Recovering the Reformed confession : our theology, piety, and practice. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Duncan, J. Ligon. The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century: essays in remembrance of the 350th anniversary of the Westminster Assembly. Fearn: Mentor, 2003.

Fosdick, Harry Emerson. Shall the Fundamentalists Win? : A Sermon Preached at the First Presbyterian Church, New York, May 21, 1922. New York, 1922.

—. The Man from Nazareth as his contemporaries saw Him. 1st ed. New York: Harper, 1949.

Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008.

Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008.

Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity : the alternative gospel of the American church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008.

Nichols, Stephen J. An Absolute Sort of Certainty: The Holy Spirit and the Apologetics of Jonathan Edwards. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P.&R Pub., 2003.

—. For us and for our salvation : the doctrine of Christ in the early church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007.

—. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008.

—. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008.

—. Pages from church history : guided tour of Christian classics. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2006.

—. The Reformation : how a monk and a mallet changed the world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007.

Nichols, Stephen J., and Eric T. Brandt. Ancient Word, changing worlds : the doctrine of Scripture in a modern age. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009.

Pelikan, Jaroslav. The illustrated Jesus through the centuries. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997.


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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc48/feed/ 52:59 The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible ... The Christ the Center panel once again had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Stephen Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School, this time discussing his book Jesus: Made in America. Dr. Nichols gave us a summary of the book and the panelists interacted with him about the prevalent American Evangelical temptation to make Jesus over in our own image or into the image of some ideal far removed from his Biblical context.nbsp; The group looked at how Jesus was understood by the Puritans in New England as well as the manly Jesus of Jacksonian America and the gentle Jesus meek and mild of the Victorian era.nbsp; Closer to the present time the panelists discussed Fosdick and Van Dyke and their views of Jesus in contradistinction to the orthodoxy of J. Gresham Machen.nbsp; Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the American made Jesus was the consideration of the roots of contemporary Christian music (CCM).nbsp; The group enjoyed the discussion and you will too. Panel Stephen J. Nichols Jeff Waddington James Dolezal Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links Jeff Waddington's series on the atonement at Reformation 21 Bibliography Clark, R. Scott. Recovering the Reformed confession : our theology, piety, and practice. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Duncan, J. Ligon. The Westminster Confession into the 21st Century: essays in remembrance of the 350th anniversary of the Westminster Assembly. Fearn: Mentor, 2003. Fosdick, Harry Emerson. Shall the Fundamentalists Win? : A Sermon Preached at the First Presbyterian Church, New York, May 21, 1922. New York, 1922. ---. The Man from Nazareth as his contemporaries saw Him. 1st ed. New York: Harper, 1949. Genderen, J. van., and W. H. Velema. Concise Reformed dogmatics. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2008. Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist's Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Horton, Michael Scott. Christless Christianity : the alternative gospel of the American church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: BakerBooks, 2008. Nichols, Stephen J. An Absolute Sort of Certainty: The Holy Spirit and the Apologetics of Jonathan Edwards. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P.#38;R Pub., 2003. ---. For us and for our salvation : the doctrine of Christ in the early church. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. ---. Getting the blues : what blues music teaches us about suffering and salvation. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Press, 2008. ---. Jesus Made in America: Cultural History from the Puritans to the Passion of the Christ. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2008. ---. Pages from church history : guided tour of Christian classics. Phillipsburg N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2006. ---. The Reformation : how a monk and a mallet changed the world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. Nichols, Stephen J., and Eric T. Brandt. Ancient Word, changing worlds : the doctrine of Scripture in a modern age. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2009. Pelikan, Jaroslav. The illustrated Jesus through the centuries. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Christ,the,Center,,Church,History,,Stephen,J.,Nichols The Reformed Forum no No Deconstructing Evangelicalism http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc47/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc47/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:00:36 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=421 Christ the Center was pleased to have Darryl G. Hart back to talk about his book Deconstructing Evangelicalism.  Hart points out that Evangelicalism actually is an umbrella term used to unite conservative Christians from different traditions.  There never has been a generic Evangelical.  The panel discussed the different senses of the word “Evangelical” and noted [...]]]>

Christ the Center was pleased to have Darryl G. Hart back to talk about his book Deconstructing Evangelicalism.  Hart points out that Evangelicalism actually is an umbrella term used to unite conservative Christians from different traditions.  There never has been a generic Evangelical.  The panel discussed the different senses of the word “Evangelical” and noted that the use of the word today in America is more or less governed by the rise of Neo-Evangelicalism in the mid-twentieth century.  Perhaps it is best to identify oneself by one’s denominational affiliation.  Listener’s will find this discussion timely and fascinating.

Panel

  • Darryl G. Hart
  • Nick Batzig
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Gamble, Richard C. The Whole Counsel Of God. Presbyterian & Reformed Pub Co, 2008.

Hart, D. G. A Secular Faith: Why Christianity Favors the Separation of Church and State. Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2006.

—. Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conservative Protestantism in Modern America. P & R Publishing, 2003.

—. Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2004.

Hart, D. G., and John R. Muether. Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism. P & R Publishing, 2007. 

Marsden, George M. Fundamentalism and American Culture: The Shaping of Twentieth Century Evangelicalism, 1870-1925. New York: Oxford University Press, 1980.

Muller, Richard A., and Rowland S. Ward. Scripture and Worship: Biblical Interpretation and the Directory for Public Worship. Westminster Assembly and the Reformed faith. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. 

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc47/feed/ 51:39 Christ the Center was pleased to have Darryl G. Hart back to talk about his book Deconstructing Evangelicalism.nbsp; Hart points out that Evangelicalism actually is ... Christ the Center was pleased to have Darryl G. Hart back to talk about his book Deconstructing Evangelicalism.nbsp; Hart points out that Evangelicalism actually is an umbrella term used to unite conservative Christians from different traditions.nbsp; There never has been a generic Evangelical.nbsp; The panel discussed the different senses of the word "Evangelical" and noted that the use of the word today in America is more or less governed by the rise of Neo-Evangelicalism in the mid-twentieth century.nbsp; Perhaps it is best to identify oneself by one's denominational affiliation.nbsp; Listener's will find this discussion timely and fascinating. Panel Darryl G. Hart Nick Batzig Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Gamble, Richard C. The Whole Counsel Of God. Presbyterian #38; Reformed Pub Co, 2008. Hart, D. G. A Secular Faith: Why Christianity Favors the Separation of Church and State. Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2006. ---. Defending the Faith: J. Gresham Machen and the Crisis of Conservative Protestantism in Modern America. P #38; R Publishing, 2003. ---. Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2004. Hart, D. G., and John R. Muether. Seeking a Better Country: 300 Years of American Presbyterianism. P #38; R Publishing, 2007.nbsp; Marsden, George M. Fundamentalism and American Culture: The Shaping of Twentieth Century Evangelicalism, 1870-1925. New York: Oxford University Press, 1980. Muller, Richard A., and Rowland S. Ward. Scripture and Worship: Biblical Interpretation and the Directory for Public Worship. Westminster Assembly and the Reformed faith. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P#38;R Pub., 2007.nbsp; Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Christ,the,Center,,Church,History,,Darryl,G.,Hart The Reformed Forum no No A Few New Books http://www.reformedforum.org/a-few-new-books/ http://www.reformedforum.org/a-few-new-books/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:38:34 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=445 You may be interested in a few new books that have hit the shelf. John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology edited by Burk Parsons The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority by Greg Beale Concise Reformed Dogmatics by J. van Genderen and W. H. Velema Reformed Confessions of the 16th [...]]]>

You may be interested in a few new books that have hit the shelf.

For more information and discussion, listen to our new program: the Reformed Media Review.

]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/a-few-new-books/feed/ Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold State http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc46/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc46/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:00:49 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=416 The panel of Christ the Center had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, with regard to his doctoral dissertation, Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold State. Dr. Ryken has authored many other books, including Galatians and 1 Timothy in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, The [...]]]>

The panel of Christ the Center had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, with regard to his doctoral dissertation, Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold State. Dr. Ryken has authored many other books, including Galatians and 1 Timothy in the Reformed Expository Commentary series, The Heart of the Cross, Message of Salvation, and The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel with James Montgomery Boice.

In this interview Dr. Ryken explains the significance of Boston as a preacher, theologian and pastor with regard to his sermons on the fourfold state of man (i.e. man in the state of innocence, man in the state of nature [corruption], man in the state of grace, and man in the state of glory or condemnation). Among other things, we talked with Dr. Ryken about Boston’s literary dependence, his contribution to the understanding of union with Christ, his use of illustrations in preaching, and other valuable works written by Boston. We hope this interview will serve as a helpful introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Boston, preacher of the fourfold state.

Panel

  • Dr. Phil Ryken
  • Nick Batzig
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Boston, Thomas. Human nature in its fourfold state : of primitive integrity, entire depravity, begun recovery, and consummate happiness or misery. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1964.

Case, Thomas. The morning exercise methodized … London: E.M.for Ralph Smith, 1660.

Fisher, Edward. The marrow of modern divinity. [Mikrofiche-Ausg.]. Boston Mass.: Henchman, 1743.

Ryken, Philip. Thomas Boston (1676-1732) as preacher of the Fourfold state, 1995.

Willison, John. An example of plain catechising upon the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism … with a preface briefly demonstrating the truth of the Christian revelation … Philadelphia: Printed and sold by D. Hogan, 1806.

—. Sacramental meditations and advices proper for communicants on sacramental occasions : together with a short Christian directory, proper for all Christians intending Heaven. Brookfield [Mass.]: Printed by E. Merriam & Co., 1818.

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc46/feed/ 52:53 The panel of Christ the Center had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, with ... The panel of Christ the Center had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, with regard to his doctoral dissertation, Thomas Boston: Preacher of the Fourfold State. Dr. Ryken has authored many other books, including Galatians and 1 Timothy in the Reformed Expository Commentary series,nbsp;The Heart of the Cross, Message of Salvation, and The Doctrines of Grace: Rediscovering the Evangelical Gospel with James Montgomery Boice. In this interview Dr. Ryken explains the significance of Boston as a preacher, theologian and pastor with regard to his sermons on the fourfold state of man (i.e. man in the state of innocence, man in the state of nature [corruption], man in the state of grace, and man in the state of glory or condemnation). Among other things, we talked with Dr. Ryken about Bostonrsquo;s literary dependence, his contribution to the understanding of union with Christ, his use of illustrations in preaching, and other valuable works written by Boston. We hope this interview will serve as a helpful introduction to the life and writings of Thomas Boston, preacher of the fourfold state. Panel Dr. Phil Ryken Nick Batzig Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Bibliography Boston, Thomas. Human nature in its fourfold state : of primitive integrity, entire depravity, begun recovery, and consummate happiness or misery. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1964. Case, Thomas. The morning exercise methodized ... London: E.M.for Ralph Smith, 1660. Fisher, Edward. The marrow of modern divinity. [Mikrofiche-Ausg.]. Boston Mass.: Henchman, 1743. Ryken, Philip. Thomas Boston (1676-1732) as preacher of the Fourfold state, 1995. Willison, John. An example of plain catechising upon the Assembly's Shorter Catechism ... with a preface briefly demonstrating the truth of the Christian revelation ... Philadelphia: Printed and sold by D. Hogan, 1806. ---. Sacramental meditations and advices proper for communicants on sacramental occasions : together with a short Christian directory, proper for all Christians intending Heaven. Brookfield [Mass.]: Printed by E. Merriam #38; Co., 1818. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Christ,the,Center,,Church,History,,Phil,Ryken The Reformed Forum no No Calvin and the Development of Covenant Theology http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc45/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc45/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:00:42 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=415 Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, Pa., Senior Minister of Proclamation Presbyterian Church, in Bryn Mawr, PA, and President of the Providence Forum, talked with the panel of Christ the Center about his book The Binding of God: Calvin’s Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, published in the Texts & [...]]]>

Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, Pa., Senior Minister of Proclamation Presbyterian Church, in Bryn Mawr, PA, and President of the Providence Forum, talked with the panel of Christ the Center about his book The Binding of God: Calvin’s Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, published in the Texts & Studies in Reformation & Post-Reformation Thought series by Baker Book House. Dr. Lillback has contributed numerous articles to various publications and journals, and is the author of George Washington’s Sacred Fire and Wall of Misconception. Dr Lillback has set out to offer an objective reading of John Calvin in regard to his view of “covenant” and the role that it plays in theology. The Binding of God is a significant contribution to the understanding of the covenant concept in church history.

Panel

  • Peter Lillback
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bullinger, Heinrich. De Testamento seu foedere Dei unico & aeterno. Tiguri: In aedibus Christoph. Frosch, 1534.

Lillback, Peter. The binding of God : Calvin’s role in the development of covenant theology. Grand Rapids Mich. ;Carlisle Cumbria [England]: Baker Academic ;;Paternoster, 2001. 

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc45/feed/ 45:12 Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, Pa., Senior Minister of Proclamation Presbyterian Church, in Bryn Mawr, PA, and President of the ... Dr. Peter Lillback, President of Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia, Pa., Senior Minister of Proclamation Presbyterian Church, in Bryn Mawr, PA, and President of the Providence Forum, talked with the panel of Christ the Center about his book The Binding of God: Calvinrsquo;s Role in the Development of Covenant Theology, published in the Texts #38; Studies in Reformation #38; Post-Reformation Thought series by Baker Book House. Dr. Lillback has contributed numerous articles to various publications and journals, and is the author of George Washingtonrsquo;s Sacred Fire and Wall of Misconception. Dr Lillback has set out to offer an objective reading of John Calvin in regard to his view of ldquo;covenantrdquo; and the role that it plays in theology. The Binding of God is a significant contribution to the understanding of the covenant concept in church history. Panel Peter Lillback Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Bullinger, Heinrich. De Testamento seu foedere Dei unico #38; aeterno. Tiguri: In aedibus Christoph. Frosch, 1534. Lillback, Peter. The binding of God : Calvin's role in the development of covenant theology. Grand Rapids Mich. ;Carlisle Cumbria [England]: Baker Academic ;;Paternoster, 2001.nbsp; Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Christ,the,Center,,Church,History,,Peter,A.,Lillback,,Systematic,Theology The Reformed Forum no No The Reformed Media Review #2 http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr2/ http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr2/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:29:55 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=433 On this week’s show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier. ]]>

On this week’s show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier.

]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr2/feed/ 31:24 On this week's show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier. On this week's show, Jeff and Camden discuss The Law is Not of Faith, The Incarnation in the Gospels, and The New Media Frontier. The,Reformed,Media,Review The Reformed Forum no No Apologetics and Islam http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc44/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc44/#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:00:58 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=408 Noted apologist Dr. James White joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the challenges of apologizing to Muslims.  Dr. White is Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries and has authored several books on apologetics as well as having been involved in several formal debates on various issues.  Listen in on a very interesting [...]]]>

Noted apologist Dr. James White joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the challenges of apologizing to Muslims.  Dr. White is Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries and has authored several books on apologetics as well as having been involved in several formal debates on various issues.  Listen in on a very interesting discussion of Christian apologetics and the challenge of Islam.

Panel

  • James White
  • Jason Pickard
  • Camden Bucey

Links

Bibliography

White, James R. King James Only Controversy, The: Can You Trust the Modern Translations?? Bethany House, 2009.

—. Scripture Alone. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House, 2004.

—. The God Who Justifies. Bethany House, 2007.

—. The Potter’s Freedom : a defense of the Reformation and a rebuttal of Norman Geisler’s Chosen but free. Amityville, NY: Calvary Press Publ., 2000. 

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]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc44/feed/ 41:07 Noted apologist Dr. James White joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the challenges of apologizing to Muslims.nbsp; Dr. White is Director of ... Noted apologist Dr. James White joins the panel on Christ the Center to discuss the challenges of apologizing to Muslims.nbsp; Dr. White is Director of Alpha #38; Omega Ministries and has authored several books on apologetics as well as having been involved in several formal debates on various issues.nbsp; Listen in on a very interesting discussion of Christian apologetics and the challenge of Islam. Panel James White Jason Pickard Camden Bucey Links Alpha #38; Omega Ministries Answering Islam Bibliography White, James R. King James Only Controversy, The: Can You Trust the Modern Translations? Bethany House, 2009. ---. Scripture Alone. Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House, 2004. ---. The God Who Justifies. Bethany House, 2007. ---. The Potter's Freedom : a defense of the Reformation and a rebuttal of Norman Geisler's Chosen but free. Amityville, NY: Calvary Press Publ., 2000.nbsp; Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Apologetics,,Christ,the,Center,,James,White The Reformed Forum no No The Reformed Media Review #1 http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr1/ http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr1/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:51:40 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=428 The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online.  We’ve split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get the latest news to you on time.  On today’s episode, we discuss several new and forthcoming books including Concise Reformed Dogmatics and Christless Christianity and [...]]]>

The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online.  We’ve split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get the latest news to you on time.  On today’s episode, we discuss several new and forthcoming books including Concise Reformed Dogmatics and Christless Christianity and Jeff reviews Joel Beeke’s Living for God’s Glory.

]]> http://www.reformedforum.org/rmr1/feed/ 38:30 The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online.nbsp; We've split our current book discussion out to its own ... The Reformed Media Review is now your place for current discussion of reformed media online.nbsp; We've split our current book discussion out to its own show so we can get the latest news to you on time.nbsp; On today's episode, we discuss several new and forthcoming books including Concise Reformed Dogmatics and Christless Christianity and Jeff reviews Joel Beeke's Living for God's Glory. The,Reformed,Media,Review The Reformed Forum clean No Getting the Blues http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc43/ http://www.reformedforum.org/ctc43/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:00:35 +0000 Camden Bucey http://www.reformedforum.org/?p=407 Dr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues.  Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and shows how the blues touch upon biblical themes.  This is an utterly fascinating discussion, even for those [...]]]>

Dr. Stephen Nichols, research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College, joins the Christ the Center panel for an interesting discussion about his new book, Getting the Blues.  Nichols discusses his interest in blues music and shows how the blues touch upon biblical themes.  This is an utterly fascinating discussion, even for those who are not otherwise drawn to blues music.  Listeners will come away wanting to crack the covers of this unusual book.

Panel

  • Stephen J. Nichols
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Jim Cassidy
  • Nick Batzig
  • James Dolezal
  • Camden Bucey

Links

Bibliography/Discography

Callahan, Allen Dwight. The talking book : African Americans and the Bible. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006.

Cone, James H. The spirituals and the blues : an interpretation. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1992.