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The New Man and The Son of the Woman (Chs 1–2) | The Unfolding Mystery (Lesson 2)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton and Rev. Adam York’s Reformed Academy course, The Unfolding Mystery: A Reader’s Guide. It was originally recorded for one of Reformed Forum’s International Cohort Reading Groups. This lesson covers Chapters 1–2 of Edmund P. Clowney’s The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament, addressing the following topics:

00:00 Clowney’s Hermeneutical Approach

18:12 Adam, Christ, and the Covenants

24:25 The True Israel and the Temptation Pattern

30:01 Genesis 3 and the Lie

43:04 Genesis 3:15 and the Promise of the Seed

53:24 The Chosen Seed and the Generations

59:56 Jacob’s Wrestling as Preview of Coming Messiah

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Before today's episode, Camden Bucey shares four opportunities to gather with Reformed Forum in person over the coming months: Apologetics and Evangelism Seminar — August 4–5, 2026, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC. Camden Bucey and Carlton Wynne lecture on apologetics and evangelism for the pastor at the GPTS Summer Seminar. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/apologetics-and-evangelism-seminar-greenville-sc/ Discovering Christ in All of Scripture — August 28–29, 2026, Cahaba Park Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL. A Friday evening and Saturday morning seminar exploring how every part of Scripture reveals God's redemptive plan in Jesus Christ. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/birmingham-alabama-seminar/ 2026 Annual Theology Conference — September 25–26, 2026, Lakeland Church, Gurnee, IL. The Covenant of Grace: One Savior, One People, One Purpose, featuring Dr. G. K. Beale. Early-bird pricing ends August 31. Register: https://rf26.reformedforum.org/ Christ the Center 1000th Episode Celebration — February 19–20, 2027, Hilton Austin, Austin, TX. A live recording of episode 1,000, a shared dinner, and conversations with longtime friends of the ministry. Details: https://reformedforum.org/event/christ-the-center-1000th-episode-celebration/ Seats are limited — register today at https://reformedforum.org/events

Introduction | The Unfolding Mystery (Lesson 1)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton and Rev. Adam York’s Reformed Academy course, The Unfolding Mystery: A Reader’s Guide. It was originally recorded for one of Reformed Forum’s International Cohort Reading Groups. This lesson covers the Introduction of Edmund P. Clowney’s The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament, addressing the following topics:

00:00 The Bible as a Grand Story about Jesus Christ

03:17 John 1:1–5 and The Eternal Son

12:44 Elijah and John the Baptist

26:03 Luke’s Genealogy and the Last Adam

36:49 The Divine Authorship of the Bible

52:04 Typology and David and Goliath

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Followers of the Truth (John 21) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Ch. 11–21) (Lesson 11)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy’s Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The True Fish (vv. 1–14)

18:45 True Shepherds (vv. 15–19)

26:06 True Witnesses (vv. 20–25)

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The True Life (John 20) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 10)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy’s Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The New Life (vv. 1–10)

12:56 A Better Life (vv. 11–18 )

22:04 The Peaceful Life (vv. 19–23)

26:30 Faith and Life (vv. 24–31)

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The Royal Man of Heaven (John 19) | The Gospel of John: A Study in Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 9)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy’s Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Last Adam (vv. 1–16)

16:35 The True King of Israel (vv. 17–30)

23:10 Jesus as the Enthroned King (vv. 31–42)

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The True Kingdom (John 18) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 8)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy’s Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 True Kingdom Power (vv. 1–11)

16:24 True Kingdom Identity (vv. 12–27)

23:30 The Nature of the True Kingdom (vv. 28–40)

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The True Priest (John 17) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 7)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy’s Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Jesus Prays as the True High Priest

03:13 Jesus Prays for His Own Glorification

06:56 Jesus Prays for the Preservation of the Elect Based on the Pactum Salutis

24:26 Jesus Prays for the Church's Sanctification

27:13 Jesus Prays for the Church's Unity

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The True Witness (John 16) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 6)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Faithful Witness under Persecution

03:24 The Disciples' Sorrow and Jesus's Provision

08:01 Pentecost and the Giving of the Spirit

11:13 The Church's Witness and the Spirit's Work of Conviction

18:28 The Inspired and Infallible Word of God

23:49 Sorrow Turned to Joy

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The True Vine (John 15) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 5)

Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The True Vine Discourse (vv. 1–17)

17:07 Abiding in the Vine amidst the Hatred of the World (vv. 18–27)

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Our True Home (John 14) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 4)

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 A Word of Comfort for Anxious Disciples

05:44 Christ's Departure and Return: Preparing Our True Home

09:14 Seeing the Father in the Face of Jesus Christ

13:15 Jesus Gives His Spirit to the Church

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True Purification (John 13) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 3)

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Introduction and Placement of John 13

01:22 Jesus's Foot Washing and the Redemptive Cleansing of the Cross

13:20 Judas's Betrayal in Fulfillment of Psalm 41

20:23 The New Commandment to Love One Another

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The True Light (John 12) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 11–21) (Lesson 2)

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Theme of Light

02:14 The Light Exposes the Darkness through an Empty Perfume Jar (vv. 1–11)

12:35 The Light Exposes the Darkness through the Triumphal Entry (vv. 12–26)

22:45 Jesus Is the True Light (vv. 27–50)

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Seeking a Better Country (John 11) | The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Ch. 11–21) (Lesson 1)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Concept of Truth in John's Gospel

01:58 Jesus Comes to Give a Better Life (vv. 1–44)

19:30 Jesus Brings a Better Country (vv. 45–57)

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Implications for Worship, Preaching, & Lord's Supper | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 14)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the fourteenth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers The Heavenly Character of Worship, Calvin's Sacramentology and Doctrine of Union with Christ, Sacraments Signify, Exhibit, and Seal, Christ's Mediation and the Sacraments, and Calvin on Being Raised to Heaven in Communion.

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Consummation in Hebrews 12:26–29 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 13)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the thirteenth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers The Shaking of the Earth and Heavens, Heaven as Enduring and Permanent, A New Heavens and New Earth and the Heavenizing Movement, and Hebrews 12:28 and Worship as the Central Religious Activity of the Kingdom.

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Christ as Forerunner in Hebrews 6:19–20 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 12)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the twelfth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Firstfruits and Forerunner, Resurrection Life Serves Ascension Life, Christ's Entrance into the Eschatological Fullness of His High Priestly Ministry, The New and Living Way, and The Application of Redemption in Hebrews.

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Heavenly High Priesthood in the Book of Hebrews Pt 2 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 11)

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Christ's Advancement to Beatitude by Ascension, Not Incarnation, The Regalizing and Sanctifying of Heaven Itself, Christ, Not a Priest on Earth, Copies and Shadows of the True Tabernacle, and Vos on The Vertical and Horizontal Aspects of Typology.

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Heavenly High Priesthood in the Book of Hebrews Pt 1 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 10)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers The Kephalaion or Central Point of Hebrews, Dennison on Hebrews 2:5, 3:1, and 8:1, The Theme of the World to Come in Hebrews 2:5, and The Program of Christ as Our Great Apostle and High Priest.

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Jesus and Heavenly Mount Zion | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 9)

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Heavenly Mount Zion, the Convergence of God's Self-Revelation and Permanent Dwellin, The Verticalizing Movement in Hebrews 12:22–24, A Biblical Theology of the Mountains of God: Eden, A Biblical Theology of the Mountains of God: Ararat, and A Biblical Theology of the Mountains of God: Moriah.

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Moses and Earthly Mount Sinai | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 8)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers The Contrast Between Two Mountains, Reading of Exodus 24, Mount Sinai's Three-Fold Partitioning Reflected in the Tabernacle, and Moses' Ascent Up the Mountain.

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Sabbath Rest in Hebrews 3:7–4:11: Millennial Views | The History of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 7)

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Author of Hebrews Is Not a Premillennialist, Author of Hebrews Is Not Postmillennialist, Gaffin on the Usefulness of the Cross, and Amillennialism on Suffering in Christ as Redemptive Blessing.

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Sabbath Rest in Hebrews 3:7–4:11: Use of Psalm 95:7–11 | The History of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 6)

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the Wilderness-Testing and Land-Resting Paradigm, Analogical Application to the Church, the Church as Wilderness Community of Strangers and Exiles, and the Use of Psalm 95:7–11 in Hebrews 3:7–4:11.

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Sabbath Rest in Hebrews 3:7–4:11: Use of Genesis 2:2 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 5)

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the Reading of Hebrews 3:7–4:11, Introductory Comments and Observations, the History of Heaven, and the Use of Genesis 2:2 in Hebrews 4:4.

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The Land of Canaan and Typology in Hebrews 11:8–16 | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 4)

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the Order of the Texts and the Path of Redemptive History, the Call of Abram, True Religion and the Symbol of the Altar, and the Land of Canaan and Typology in Hebrews 11:8–16.

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Heaven in the New Beginning: In Christ's Ascension | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 3)

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the Biblical Account of the Ascension in Acts 1:9–11, the Ascended and Enthroned Christ in Colossians 3:1–2, Hebrews 8:1 and Revelation 4, and Christ's Exaltation and the Outpouring of the Spirit in Acts 2:32–33.

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Encoronation and the Primordial Dwelling Place of God | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 2)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers Colossians and the Expanded Interpretation of Genesis 1:1, Encoronation and Endoxation Related, and Psalm 104.

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Heaven as the Primordial Dwelling Place of God | The Theology of Heaven in Hebrews (Lesson 1)

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Vos on the Relation and Distinction Between Heaven and Earth

10:32 Vos on Heaven as the Supreme Reality

14:21 Kline on the Endoxation of the Holy Spirit

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The Structure of Church Government, Part 2 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 7)

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh and final lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 On Gender and Church Office

08:50 The Connected Church

15:33 Areas of Jurisdiction: Governing Doctrine

25:04 Areas of Jurisdiction: Governing Worship

31:10 Areas of Jurisdiction: Government and Discipline

33:58 Conclusion

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The Structure of Church Government, Part 1 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 6)

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Structure of Church Government: Preliminary Considerations

11:32 The Elders: Preliminary Considerations

15:40 Presbuteroi

28:08 How Many Offices?

34:05 Overseers (Episkopos)

37:03 The Deacons

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Church Power and Authority, Part 2 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 5)

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Church Power is Suasive, not Coercive

15:21 Church Power is Service, not Domination

19:01 Church Power is Spiritual, not Carnal

23:00 Church Power is Ministerial, not Magisterial

26:17 Church Power is Declarative, not Legislative

28:18 Church Power is Derived, not Original

30:40 The Spirituality of the Church

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Church Power and Authority, Part 1 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 4)

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 Christ, the Only Head of the Church

10:16 The Keys of the Kingdom: Preliminary Considerations

17:24 The Keys of the Kingdom: The View of Rome

19:50 The Keys of the Kingdom: The Reformed View

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What Is the Church? Part 3 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 3)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Catholic

05:18 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Apostolic

12:53 The Marks of the Church: The Faithful Proclamation of the Word

18:46 The Marks of the Church: The Correct Administration of the Sacraments

22:06 The Marks of the Church: The Exercise of Church Discipline

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What Is the Church? Part 2 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 2)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Church Militant and the Church Triumphant

04:51 The Church as Organization and Organism

10:13 Ecumenicity

19:51 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as Holy

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What Is the Church? Part 1 | The Doctrine of the Church (Lesson 1)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. James Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Doctrine of the Church. This lesson covers the following topics:

00:00 The Church as the Covenant Assembly

07:18 The Church as the Dwelling Place of God

15:12 The Church as God's Chosen People

19:00 The Attributes of the Church: The Church as One

25:38 The Visible Church and the Invisible Church

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Worship and Lawful Oaths and Vows | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 12)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the twelfth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

3:25 Old Testament Laws on Oaths and Vows

13:08 Old Testament Literary Forms of Oaths and Vows

19:30 The Faithful Vows of Jacob, Israel, and Hannah

27:07 The Negative Examples of Jephthah and Absalom

33:45 Oaths as Covenant Commitments

41:16 The Nazirite Vow

47:46 Oaths and Vows in the New Testament Epoch

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Worship and Tithing | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 11)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0400

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

3:58 Tithing in the Patriarchal Narratives

13:59 Tithing in the Mosaic Era

26:40 Tithing in Malachi

33:26 Giving in the New Testament

40:15 Giving as a Continuing Act of Worship

53:08 Concluding Observations

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Communion with God in Prayer | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Less. 10)

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 What is Prayer?

10:02 Old Testament Prayer Narratives

24:20 The Role of Prayer in Liturgical Ascent

33:36 New Covenant Prayer and Christ's Heavenly Intercession

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Worship and Psalms | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 9)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Heavenly Worship through Song

8:05 Songs in Redemptive History from Adam to Moses

22:04 David, The Psalter, and Temple Worship

46:23 Singing in the New Testament Era

1:00:37 The Regulative Principle and Exclusive Psalmody

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Worship and the Sabbath Rest | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 8)

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Sabbath as Creation Ordinance

14:28 The When of Worship in the Patriarchal Period

17:09 Mosaic Legislation about the When of Worship

28:58 The Lord's Day as Christian Sabbath

37:08 Answering Objections

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Worship and the Visible Word | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 7)

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Old Testament Baptisms as Water Ordeals

24:36 New Covenant Baptism as a Water Ordeal

31:34 The Lord's Supper and Feasting on the Mountain of God

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Worship and the Word | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 6)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Pre-Fall Worship

14:07 Satan's Idolatrous Attack

30:40 God's Gracious Word Governs Post-Fall Worship

33:16 The Prophets' Role in Redemptive History

43:48 The New Covenant Requirement of Word-Based Worship

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Worship on the Holy Mountain | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 5)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Archetypal Heavenly Temple in Genesis 1:1–2

12:29 Creation in General as Protological Temple in Genesis 1

20:18 Eden in Particular as Protological Temple in Genesis 2

27:47 Postlapsarian Worshipful Ascent up God's Holy Mountain

39:19 Revelation Concerning the Tabernacle and Temple

52:23 Christ's Ascent into Heaven through Sacrifice

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The Object and Subject of Worship | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 4)

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 God's Incommunicable Attributes

9:25 God's Communicable Attributes

17:51 Theology Proper and the Regulative Principle of Worship

23:34 The Image of God and Worship

41:58 Worship in Light of the Fall and Redemption

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The Regulative Principle of Worship and Redemptive History | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 3)

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Importance of Biblical Theology for Worship

2:56 What is Biblical Theology?

15:23 Errors of Continuity

26:08 Errors of Discontinuity

32:17 The Significance of Redemptive History for Understanding Worship

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What Is the Regulative Principle of Worship? | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 2)

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Regulative Principle of Worship

6:41 The Ten Commandments and the Regulative Principle of Worship

19:36 Exodus 32 and Leviticus 10

30:10 Elements, Forms, and Circumstances of Worship

41:59 Answering an Objection to the Regulative Principle of Worship

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What Is Worship? | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 1)

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

10:26 Review of the Literature on Worship

14:43 Broad and Narrow Concepts of Worship

23:41 Definition and Features of Worship

30:28 The Importance of Humility

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Conclusion: A Vision for Faithful Apologetics | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 12)

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:09:00 -0400

This is the twelfth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics.

In the final lesson, we bring the threads together by affirming that faithful apologetics must be rooted in a comprehensive Christ-centered worldview. You will be reminded that defending the faith is not merely about technique but about seeing all of life through the "spectacles of Scripture." From metaphysics to ethics, Christ's lordship governs our understanding and our witness. This conclusion encourages you to press on in the calling of 1 Peter 3:15—to make a defense for the hope within you—with clarity, humility, and unwavering trust in the sufficiency of God's word.

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Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study. Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/

Providing Testimony: The Role of Proof and Evidence | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 11)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eleventh lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Does proof have a place in a Reformed apologetic? In this lesson, we explore the proper use of evidence in defending the faith—not as a neutral tool but as a witness to divine truth when interpreted within the framework of Scripture. You will learn how logical arguments and historical evidences can support the gospel without compromising the authority of God's word. By examining biblical examples and distinguishing between uses of proofs that submit to God's revelation and those that presume autonomy, this lesson equips you to present compelling, faithful testimony to the truth of the risen Christ.

02:36 The Role of Evidence in a Reformed Apologetic
05:58 Logical Proofs and Their Limitations
11:46 The Use of Evidence
19:14 Heeding the Biblical Example
23:25 Summary and Conclusion

Standing Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Conflict | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 10)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Apologetics is not merely intellectual—it's spiritual warfare. In this lesson, we consider how to stand firm in the face of opposition, clinging to the truth of God's word and the hope we have in Christ. You will learn how to engage others with boldness and Christlike character, especially in moments of suffering or ridicule. We explore the role of the heart, the importance of gentleness and respect, and the need for readiness to follow conversations wherever they lead. Grounded in 1 Peter 3:15, this lesson prepares you to endure with faith and to speak the truth in love amid a hostile world.

01:53 Encountering Opposition
05:43 Engaging with Christ-like Character
09:04 Finding Confidence in the Word
12:43 The Apologetic Context of Suffering
16:21 Ready to Go Wherever the Conversation Leads
18:47 Seeking Apologetic Encounters
22:22 Summary and Conclusion

The Implementation Plan: Developing an Apologetic Method | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 9)

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. How do we put all the pieces together to faithfully defend our hope? In this lesson, we turn from theological foundations to practical methodology. You will learn how to construct a biblical and Reformed approach to apologetics—one that maintains the antithesis without compromise and resists conforming to unbelieving patterns of thought. We examine the two-step method, emphasizing internal critique and gospel proclamation, and contrast it with evidentialist, classical, and cumulative case approaches. Whether you are in a coffee shop or a classroom, this lesson equips you to defend the faith with theological integrity and practical confidence.

01:54 The Two-Step Method
04:19 Apologetics Is for Everyone
06:00 Apologetic Method Is Not Arbitrary
08:21 Building a Defense
11:28 Other Apologetic Methods
19:08 Summary and Conclusion

Starting Points: The Role of Presuppositions | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 8)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. What fundamental commitments lie beneath every argument—ours and others'? In this lesson, we explore the essential concept of presuppositions: the foundational beliefs that shape how people interpret reality. We begin by surveying a range of influential thinkers who challenge the notion of objective, neutral knowledge. Though differing in emphasis, each demonstrate that human understanding is always shaped by deeper frameworks: whether through paradigms that govern scientific inquiry, social structures that define reality, or systems of power that shape what is accepted as truth. Building on this recognition, we turn to Cornelius Van Til, who shows that beneath all such frameworks lie ultimate commitments—religious in nature—that govern how people interpret every aspect of life. This lesson equips you to uncover the presuppositions behind objections to the faith and to expose the necessity of the Christian worldview as the only foundation for truth, meaning, and rationality.

01:06 Understanding Presuppositions
04:02 Key Thinkers and Concepts
10:28 The Theological Foundations of Presuppositions
14:10 The Danger of Autonomy
16:51 The Demand for Consistency
21:56 Compassionate Engagement with Unbelievers
23:58 Summary and Conclusion

The Bridge: Finding a Connection through Common Grace | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 7)

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Is there any shared ground between believers and unbelievers? In this lesson, we explore the doctrine of common grace—the means by which God, in his goodness, temporarily restrains judgment and bestows non-saving blessings even on those who remain in rebellion against him. You will discover how this temporary, non-saving grace provides space for meaningful interaction, cultural engagement, and the proclamation of the gospel. Drawing from biblical and theological insights, including historical reflections from Calvin, Warfield, Kuyper, and Van Til, we examine how common grace enables communication without compromising the antithesis. Learn how to faithfully build bridges without erasing the gospel's call to repentance and faith.

01:53 The Nature and Scope of Common Grace
07:20 Common Grace in Redemptive History
09:51 Biblical Foundations of Common Grace
20:24 Common Grace and Apologetics
27:21 Historical Perspectives on Common Grace
35:57 Withstanding Rejection
39:11 Summary and Conclusion

The Great Divide: Life in and outside of Christ | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 6)

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Why is there such a stark contrast between the worldview of the believer and that of the unbeliever? This lesson addresses the theological concept of the antithesis—the fundamental spiritual divide between those in Christ and those outside of him. You will learn how this distinction, rooted in covenant representation and union with Christ, shapes every aspect of life and apologetic engagement. By understanding the nature of regeneration, resurrection life, and our new identity in Christ, we are better prepared to witness to the truth with clarity and conviction, while holding fast to the hope of God's redemptive purpose for his people.

01:13 The Fundamental Distinction between Believers and Unbelievers
04:31 Covenantal Representation
09:25 The Resurrection
20:18 The New Identity in Christ
29:23 Living Out Our Union with Christ
32:10 Summary and Conclusion

Bearers of His Image: The Doctrine of Man | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 5)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. What does it mean to be human? This lesson explores the doctrine of man, centered on the profound reality of being created in God's image. We discover how this divine image manifests in official, formal, and ethical dimensions, shaping our knowledge, dignity, and purpose. Through the lens of covenant theology and Reformed thought, we investigate humanity's original condition, the impact of sin, and the enduring significance of bearing God's image. This foundational understanding strengthens apologetics by illuminating the connection between believers and nonbelievers, affirming that all people exist coram Deo—in the presence of God.

02:24 The Point of Contact: The Image of God
08:47 The Image of God and Sin
19:11 Narrow and Broad Senses of the Image of God
27:20 The Image of God and Human Knowledge
35:51 Summary and Conclusion

God Speaks: The Doctrine of Revelation | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 4)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. How can we know the God we seek to defend? In this lesson, we explore the doctrine of revelation—God's gracious self-disclosure to humanity. You will learn the crucial distinction between general revelation, seen in creation and providence, and special revelation, given through Scripture and ultimately in Jesus Christ. This lesson lays a foundation for understanding why divine revelation is necessary for knowledge, faith, and apologetics. By examining how revelation reveals God's character, will, and redemptive purposes, you will be equipped to uphold the authority of Scripture and the sufficiency of Christ in the face of skepticism and competing truth claims.

01:52 General Revelation
08:50 Special Revelation
21:51 Attributes of Revelation
29:16 The Relationship between General and Special Revelation
31:14 Jesus Christ
33:26 Summary and Conclusion

The One We Defend: The Doctrine of God | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 3)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Before we can defend the Christian faith, we must know the God we are defending. This lesson explores the heart of Christian apologetics: the doctrine of God. We explore the nature and attributes of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—as revealed in Scripture and expressed in the Reformed tradition. From God's simplicity and independence to his communicable and incommunicable attributes, we see how every aspect of his character undergirds our hope. Learn how the Trinity shapes our understanding of reality, strengthens our confidence in the gospel, and compels us to a bold yet humble defense of the faith in a world longing for ultimate truth.

03:10 Theology Proper: A Study of the Triune God
15:15 The Attributes of God
21:46 God's Communicable and Incommunicable Attributes
24:14 Relative Attributes
27:31 Divine Transcendence
31:46 Summary and Conclusion

Seeing Clearly: Shaping a Biblical Worldview | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 2)

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics.

How do we perceive reality accurately amidst competing perspectives? This lesson examines worldviews and explores how everyone—whether consciously or not—interprets life through fundamental beliefs. You will learn how Scripture, illuminated by the Holy Spirit, serves as a lens bringing spiritual clarity to metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Based on Colossians and the Reformed tradition, we compare the Christ-centered worldview with philosophical approaches grounded solely in human reasoning. This lesson enhances your understanding of worldviews, strengthens your ability to identify inconsistencies in contrary perspectives, and empowers you to articulate a gospel-centered understanding of reality with confidence.

01:30 Viewing the World through the Lens of Faith
03:04 Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Ethics
11:01 Worldviews in Contrast
21:25 The Pre-Eminence of Christ in Colossians
34:04 Seeing Clearly with Biblical Spectacles
37:12 Examples of Worldly Vision
39:48 Summary and Conclusion.

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Foundations of Hope: Understanding Apologetics | Defending Our Hope (Lesson 1)

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics.

What does it mean to defend our hope in a world filled with doubt and competing worldviews? In this opening lesson, you will be introduced to the discipline of apologetics—not as an academic abstraction but as a deeply personal, biblically grounded calling for every believer. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:15, we explore how the hope of Christ's resurrection transforms the way we engage with others, and why a distinctly Reformed approach—centered on Scripture, the sovereignty of God, and covenant theology—offers a robust framework for defending the faith with gentleness and respect. This lesson sets the foundation for a life of confident and compassionate witness.

00:09 Introduction
03:20 Foundations of Hope: Understanding Apologetics
08:13 The Benefit of Apologetics
15:14 A Distinctly Reformed Apologetic

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Conclusion | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 10)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 God with Us in the Context of the Covenant

3:33 Joy of Eternal Fellowship with God

10:52 Final Encouragement

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New Heavens and New Earth | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 9)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 An Eternal Happily Ever After

2:49 New Jerusalem

9:42 Living in Light of Eternity

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Pentecost | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 8)

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Son of God Coming in the Fullness of Time

1:44 The Holy Spirit Indwells His People

5:40 The Great Commission

10:43 Sharing in Christ's Anointing

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The Incarnation and the Resurrection | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Less. 7)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Shift from Promise to Fulfillment

2:24 Jesus as the True Temple

8:28 The Resurrection and Ascension

13:22 Being Drawn Heavenward by Christ

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The Prophets | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 6)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 In the Days of Kings

4:14 God Sends His People into Exile

9:55 Promises of the New Covenant, New Jerusalem, and New Temple

16:09 Return from Exile

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The Temple | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 5)

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

2:53 Entering the Promised Land

6:17 King David and the Tabernacle

9:29 Temple in Jerusalem Built by Solomon

14:54 Looking Forward to the New Jerusalem

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The Tabernacle | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 4)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

1:21 Exodus from Egypt

5:40 Purpose of the Tabernacle

10:50 Pattern of the Tabernacle

15:28 The Tabernacle as Reflection of Creation and Future Glory

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The Patriarchs | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 3)

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Banished with a Promise

3:13 Covenant with Noah

5:26 Pilgrim Days of Abraham

9:35 Altar at Mount Moriah

14:45 Altar at Bethel

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The Garden | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 2)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us.

This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Creation

3:44 Covenant of Works

7:13 Fall

10:35 Covenant of Grace

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Introduction | Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us (Lesson 1)

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Theme of Immanuel

2:16 What is God's Covenant?

5:31 Heidelberg Catechism 19

7:11 Good News Revealed by God Himself

10:23 Good News Revealed Concerning the Son

13:43 Good News Revealed in History

16:34 Good News Revealed Progressively

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Trinity and Salvation: Sealed with the Spirit (Ephesians 1:12–14) | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 8)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Jesus' Promise to Send the Spirit

3:11 Union with Christ as Spiritual

6:42 Union with Christ by Faith

10:35 Union with Christ Effected by the Word of Truth

14:37 The Spirit as Guarantee of Our Inheritance

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Trinity and Salvation: Redeemed by the Son (Ephesians 1:7–11) | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 7)

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Historical Accomplishment of Redemption

2:57 The Blood of Christ as the Climax of Old Testament Redemption

6:26 Blood and the Forgiveness of Sins

8:14 Deliverance by Blood in the Book of Revelation

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Trinity and Salvation: Eternally Elected by the Father (Ephesians 1:3–6) | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 6)

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

4:16 Present Union with Christ

9:18 Predestinarian Union with Christ

14:10 The Basis and Goal of Predestination

19:40 The Grace of God

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God's Sovereign Election (Romans 9:9–23) | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 5)

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction to Unconditional Election

5:06 Jacob I Loved, But Esau I Hated

12:27 The Prayer of the Tax Collector

16:57 Pharoah's Heart Hardened

18:34 God's Sovereign Election: Objections Answered

21:13 Pastoral Application of Unconditional Election

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The Plan of Salvation: Historical Options, Part 2 | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 4)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 On What Basis Does God Save? (Universalism vs. Particularism)

3:10 Remonstrant Arminianism

8:37 Wesleyan Arminianism

18:05 Post-Reformation Lutheranism

27:39 Particularism or Calvinism

32:03 Conditional vs. Unconditional Election

33:45 Two Basic Truths

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The Plan of Salvation: Historical Options, Part 1| Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 3)

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Who Saves? (Naturalism vs. Supernaturalism)

2:58 Pelagianism

6:58 Socinianism

8:49 Classical Liberalism

11:35 How does God Save? (Sacerdotalism)

19:17 Protestantism

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The Eternal Decree | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 2)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Works of God Distinguished

2:12 The Decrees of God

9:21 The Biblical Basis for the Fact of the Decree

22:55 The Plan of Salvation and the Person of Christ

24:58 John 17:1–5 and the Pactum Salutis

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Biblical and Systematic Theology | Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation (Lesson 1)

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinism: The Plan of Salvation. This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Bible as the Norm than Norms

4:49 Creeds and Confessions as Norms that are Normed

12:08 Biblicism

17:53 Exegetical, Biblical, and Systematic Theology

22:15 Warfield's "The Idea of Biblical Theology"

30:55 Warfield on the Relation of Biblical to Systematic Theology

34:01 Vos on the Relation of Biblical to Systematic Theology

38:25 The Doctrine of Man and the Fourfold Estate

45:14 Conclusion

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The Death of Abraham (Gen. 25:1–11) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 10)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the tenth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Abraham's Full Christian Life

6:28 Promises Fulfilled

12:26 Promises Foreshadowed

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Land and Seed Again (Gen. 23:1–24:67) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 9)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Summing Up of the Land Promise

20:24 Summing Up of the Seed Promise

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Grace on the Mountain (21:22–22:24) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 8)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Abraham Walking by Faith

3:47 Abraham's Test

13:12 God's Provision of Grace

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The Birth of the Promised Son (Gen. 20:1–21:21) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 7)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 A Thematic Survey of Genesis 20

4:36 The Birth of the Promised Seed

13:50 The Protection of the Promised Seed

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A Prayer, a Feast, and a Judgment (Gen. 18:1–19:30) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 6)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Abraham's Communion with God

10:25 Abraham's Prayer to God

17:56 God's Judgment on Sodom and Gomorrah

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The Sign of the Covenant (Gen. 16:1–17:14) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 5)

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Sin's Consequences and God's Compassion

6:10 The Covenantal Context of Genesis

17 9:51 Why does God Give the Sign of the Covenant to Abraham?

13:00 What does the Sign of Circumcision Have in View? 1

6:12 To Whom Is Circumcision to Be Administered?

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Faith and Faithfulness (Gen. 15:1–21) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 4)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Abraham's Faith

12:50 God's Faithfulness

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Abraham and Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17–24) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 3)

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Abraham's Choice

12:32 The Character and Figure of Melchizedek

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Challenges to the Gospel (Gen. 12:10–14:16) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 2)

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Challenges from within Our Own Hearts

9:12 Challenges from within the Church

21:13 Challenges from without the Church

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The Call of Abraham (Gen. 12:1–9) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 1)

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale's Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Why Study Abraham?

6:12 What Does God Call Abraham to Do?

8:51 What Does God Promise to Abraham?

17:50 How Does Abraham Respond?

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Christ's Person and Work | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 9)

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 12–17 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

2:34 Why the God-Man?

13:08 One Divine Person in Two Natures

23:45 The Three-Fold Office of the Mediator

28:17 Christ's Work of Redemption

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Christ and the Law | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 8)

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 7–11 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

5:33 The Law of Moses

12:09 Three Uses of the Moral Law

21:09 The Ten Commandments

36:59 Christ-Centered Unity between the Old and New Testaments

40:38 Differences between Old and New Testament Administrations of the Covenant of Grace

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Sin and Its Effects | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 7)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the seventh lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 1–6 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

3:56 Knowing Ourselves as Created and Fallen

8:13 The Fall and Original Sin

20:56 Free Will

26:37 Common Grace

30:24 Repentance and Renewal in Christ

35:31 The Genuine Agency of Satan and Man

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God and His World | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 6)

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the sixth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 13–18 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Calvin's Contributions to Trinitarian Theology

6:27 The Bible, Extra-Biblical Language, and the Definition of the Trinity

14:32 The Divinity of the Son and the Holy Spirit

17:52 The Incomprehensible Mystery of the Trinity

20:40 The Aseity of the Son

25:45 Heresies Concerning the Trinity

28:32 God's Works of Creation

34:53 God's Providence

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The Revelation of God in Scripture | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 5)

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 6–12 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

2:40 Calvin on the "Help" of Scripture

7:08 The Testimony of the Holy Spirit and the Divine Authority of Scripture

22:06 Applications for Evangelism, Apologetics, and Bible Reading

24:45 The God Revealed in Scripture

27:31 The Worship of God by Man-Made Images

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The Revelation of God in Nature | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 4)

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the fourth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapters 2–5 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Calvin Contra Barth and Brunner on the Natural Knowledge of God

9:07 Knowledge of God, Piety, and True Religion

14:10 The Sensus Divinitatis or Sense of Deity

22:55 Man's Sinful Response to the Seed of Religion

26:12 The External Revelation of God in Nature

32:33 Men Without Excuse

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The Knowledge of God and the Self | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 3)

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the third lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 1, Chapter 1 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics:

0:00 Introduction to Book 1

3:13 Knowledge of God in Terms of Wisdom

5:13 Two-Fold Knowledge of God and Self

8:52 Ancient Sources on the Two-Fold Knowledge

18:29 Logical Priority in the Two-Fold Knowledge

21:42 Overview of Calvin's Discussion of the Knowledge of God

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Calvin the Man | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 2)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the second lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 Introduction

3:31 Early Life, Family, and Education

13:24 Conversion and the Affair of the Placards

15:46 Basel and the 1536 Edition of the Institutes

19:27 Ministry in Geneva

25:53 Exile to Strasbourg, Marriage, and Trials

30:48 Calvin's Legacy

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Introduction | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 1)

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

This is the first lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). This lesson covers the following topics:

0:00 The Institutes and Living Coram Deo

4:16 The 1559 Edition of the Institutes

8:42 The Two-Fold Purpose of the Institutes

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 18

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org.

Dr. Cassidy is the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church. He graduated in 2014 from Westminster Theological Seminary with the Ph.D in systematic theology writing on the theology of Karl Barth. He is the author of God's Time For Us: Barth on the Reconciliation of Eternity and Time in Jesus Christ (Lexham Press).

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Q. 18. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell? A. The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it.

[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 17

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 17. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery.

The True Shepherd (Chapter 10)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

This course is an overview of the Gospel of John. It is geared toward adults and could be used in a Sunday school class or in a Bible study. As an overview, the course will leave most details uncovered. However, its purpose is to give students key themes in John’s Gospel (e.g., truth) which will help them in their interpretation of the book as a whole. In addition, the material is intended to be edifying, showing the centrality of Christ in all of Scripture. With this course, students will—by God’s grace—be made to grow in the knowledge of who Jesus is and what he came to do. This, in turn, will equip students to share Christ more clearly and effectively with others.

Jim Cassidy is the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church. He graduated in 2014 from Westminster Theological Seminary with the Ph.D in systematic theology writing on the theology of Karl Barth. He is the author of God’s Time For Us: Barth on the Reconciliation of Eternity and Time in Jesus Christ (Lexham Press).

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 16

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam's first transgression? A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression.

Seeing the Truth (Chapter 9)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 15

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 15. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created? A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created was their eating the forbidden fruit.

The True Light of the World (Chapter 8)

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 14

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 14. What is sin? A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.

The Living Water that Heals (Chapter 7)

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 13

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created? A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.

Feeding on Heaven’s Bread and Words (Chapter 6)

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 12

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the estate wherein he was created? A. When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, upon condition of perfect obedience; forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, upon pain of death.

True Rest: The Works and Witnesses of the Messiah (Chapter 5)

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 11

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 11. What are God's works of providence? A. God's works of providence are his most holy, wise and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Mount Zion Breaks In (Chapter 4)

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 10

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 10. How did God create man? A. God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Of Heaven and Earth (Chapter 3)

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 9

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 9. What is the work of creation? A. The work of creation is God's making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Witness to the True Lamb (Chapters 1–2)

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 8

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees? A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Introduction and the Prologue (Chapter 1)

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:44:25 -0400

This lesson is part of the course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth (Chapters 1–10), taught by James J. Cassidy.

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 7

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 7. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 6

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 6. How many persons are there in the godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 5

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God.

[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 4

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:14:00 -0400

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Q. 4. What is God? A. God is a spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth.

[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 2–3

Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Q/A 1

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Dr. Cassidy is the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church. He graduated in 2014 from Westminster Theological Seminary with the Ph.D in systematic theology writing on the theology of Karl Barth. He is the author of _God's Time For Us: Barth on the Reconciliation of Eternity and Time in Jesus Christ_ (Lexham Press).

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[Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism] Introduction

Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400

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[2 Peter] Until the Day Break (3:14–18)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

Daniel Ragusa is the pastor of Messiah's Reformed Fellowship (URCNA) in New York City. He received his M.Div. from Mid-America Reformed Seminary and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Westminster Theological Seminary.

In this course, Rev. Ragusa explores 2 Peter with special attention to Peter's use of redemptive history in his depiction and defense of the Christian life as oriented toward Christ and the future. By the righteousness of Jesus Christ, we have embarked on an eschatological pilgrimage down a path out of this world (1:4) and into his eternal kingdom (1:11).

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Alert to this danger, Peter mounts a defense that will endure these "last days" (3:3) in which we find ourselves by reminding the church of Christ's promise to come again in power with new heavens and a new earth—a promise given long ago through the prophet Isaiah (1:4; 3:13) but now more fully confirmed by the corroborating witness of the apostles (1:19; 3:1–2).

Peter exhorts the church not to overlook the Holy Spirit-inspired history of special revelation as it foreshadows this coming reality (1:21), including Noah and the flood (2:5), Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (2:6–8), the restraint of Balaam (2:15–16), the approaching Day of the Lord (3:11), and even the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on the mountain as a witness to his royal sonship (1:17–18).

This course will demonstrate what Geerhardus Vos meant when he said, "The Bible is not a dogmatic handbook but a historical book full of dramatic interest." It will also explain the typological use of the Old Testament. Finally, it will shape and transform us as our minds are set on the eternal kingdom—where Jesus is and so our hearts too.

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[2 Peter] The Day of the Lord (2): New Heavens and a New Earth (3:8–13)

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The Day of the Lord (1): The World Stored Up for Fire (3:1–7)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] End-Time Enemies along the Path (3): Returning to Corruption (2:17–22)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] End-Time Enemies along the Path (2): Forsaking the Right Path (2:10b–16)

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] End-Time Enemies along the Path (1): Foretelling Their Doom (2:1–10a)

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The Path Illumined (2): A Lamp in the Darkness (1:19–21)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The Path Illumined (1): Eyewitnesses (1:16–18)

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The End of the Path: The Entrance (1:11–15)

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

This course will demonstrate what Geerhardus Vos meant when he said, “The Bible is not a dogmatic handbook but a historical book full of dramatic interest.” It will also explain the typological use of the Old Testament. Finally, it will shape and transform us as our minds are set on the eternal kingdom—where Jesus is and so our hearts too.

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The Middle of the Path: The Endeavor (1:5–10)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] The Beginning of the Path: The Escape (1:3–4)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

[2 Peter] Introduction and Overview (1:1–2)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

This episode is a lesson from Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path, a course taught by Daniel Ragusa.

In this course, Rev. Ragusa explores 2 Peter with special attention to Peter’s use of redemptive history in his depiction and defense of the Christian life as oriented toward Christ and the future. By the righteousness of Jesus Christ, we have embarked on an eschatological pilgrimage down a path out of this world (1:4) and into his eternal kingdom (1:11). But along the path are cunning enemies, scoffers and mockers, who would cause us to turn back in unbelief, misattributing eternity to the present world order rather than to the kingdom (3:4).

Alert to this danger, Peter mounts a defense that will endure these “last days” (3:3) in which we find ourselves by reminding the church of Christ’s promise to come again in power with new heavens and a new earth—a promise given long ago through the prophet Isaiah (1:4; 3:13) but now more fully confirmed by the corroborating witness of the apostles (1:19; 3:1–2). Peter exhorts the church not to overlook the Holy Spirit-inspired history of special revelation as it foreshadows this coming reality (1:21), including Noah and the flood (2:5), Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (2:6–8), the restraint of Balaam (2:15–16), the approaching Day of the Lord (3:11), and even the transfiguration of Jesus Christ on the mountain as a witness to his royal sonship (1:17–18). This course will demonstrate what Geerhardus Vos meant when he said, “The Bible is not a dogmatic handbook but a historical book full of dramatic interest.” It will also explain the typological use of the Old Testament. Finally, it will shape and transform us as our minds are set on the eternal kingdom—where Jesus is and so our hearts too.

Video lessons and supporting course materials are available at https://reformedforum.org/courses/exploring-2-peter-the-promise-and-the-path/

How We Assess Machen

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This Reformed Academy course is a production of Reformed Forum, online at reformedforum.org. This is an audio podcast of "Machen and the Presbyterian Controversy," taught by Darryl G. Hart. Videos of each lesson included Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

The Basis for the Fight: The Bible

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Basis for the Fight: The Bible

The Basis upon which Machen Fought: The Bible

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

The Fight against Sentimentality

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

The Fight against Liberalism, Round Two: Foreign Missions

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

The Fight against Tyranny

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

The Fight against False Optimism

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

Liberalism: The Different Religion

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

Ecumenism and Intolerance

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

Machen and the Crisis of Western Civilization

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Machen and the Crisis of Western Civilization

What Prepared Machen to Fight?

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

J. Gresham Machen: Fighter of the Good Fight

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

https://reformedforum.org/courses/machen-and-the-presbyterian-controversy/

Idealism

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we continue with Lane Tipton’s course, Introduction to the Theology and Apologetics of Cornelius Van Til. This is part of an eight-course series we have developed on Van Til for our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics.

This lesson covers idealism.

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Method, Worldview, and Evidence

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers method, worldview, and evidence.

The Fall and the Antithesis

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers the fall and the antithesis.

Common Grace

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers common grace.

Nature, Special Revelation, and Covenant

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers nature, special revelation, and covenant.

The Creator/Creature Distinction and Relation

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers the Creator/creature distinction and relation.

The Trinity and History

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This lesson covers the Trinity and history.

Biography and Major Works

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we continue with Lane Tipton's course, Introduction to the Theology and Apologetics of Cornelius Van Til. This is part of an eight-course series we have developed on Van Til for our Fellowship in Reformed Apologetics.

This lesson covers Cornelius Van Til’s biography and major works.