Theology Simply Profound

The Book of Daniel, Part 19

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:39:44 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss the vision of the four beasts in chapter 7.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 18

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel by developing some themes in Daniel with the Book of Revelation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 17

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:04:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the book of Daniel by discussing chapter 7 and Daniel’s vision of the four beasts.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 16

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 6, Daniel continues to face more challenges under the new regime and finds himself in trouble once again. We discuss Daniel in the lions’ den.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 15

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 6, Daniel faces more challenges under the new regime and finds himself in hot water once again. We discuss the events leading up to Daniel being thrown into the lion’s den.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 14

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 5, we see the handwriting on the wall, Daniel’s interpretation of what is written, and King Belshazzar’s response.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 13

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 5, the scene changes from Nebuchadnezzar’s praise and extolling of the King of heaven to a new king, Belshazzar. King Belshazzar does not honor the King of heaven as seen in the desecration of the “golden vessels that had been taken out of the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 12

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 4, we read of the dream given to Nebuchadnezzar wherein a large protective tree bearing much fruit is chopped down, it’s branches lopped off, it’s leaves stripped, and it’s fruit scattered. What’s all this about? Well, Daniel provides yet another interpretation for Nebuchadnezzar.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0400

For our Tenth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob are here to bring you Christmas cheer with our annual Christmas special silliness with a splash of seriousness.

More seriously, friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We very much appreciate your ongoing support.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 11

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:16:34 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. In chapter 4, we read of another dream given to Nebuchadnezzar wherein a large protective tree bearing much fruit is chopped down, it’s branches lopped off, it’s leaves stripped, and it’s fruit scattered. What’s all this about?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 10

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:08:45 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. Having discussed the faithfulness of God’s people in the midst of fiery trials in Daniel 3, we take a look at Nebuchadnezzar’s response to that ordeal, he praises God or is it the gods?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 9

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss the faithfulness of God’s people in the midst of fiery trials. In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar is furious with Shdrach, Meshach, and Abednego for not bowing down to the giant golden statue of the king. Their punishment is to be thrown into a furnace heated 7 times greater than normal. In the face of this death sentence, the three friends of Daniel trust their God no matter what may come. In the midst of it all, the Lord proves faithful even as he is with them in the midst of the fire in the person of the pre-incarnate Son of God.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 8

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:15:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue found in chapter 3:1–8.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapters 10 & 11

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:07:35 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. Chapters 10 & 11, “The Entrance Into the Kingdom: Repentance and Faith” and “Recapitulation”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 9

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:11:22 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. Chapter 9, “The Kingdom and the Church.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Understanding Matthew 24

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob takes us on a walk through Matthew 24, the Olivet Discourse.

Participants: Rob McKenzie

The Book of Daniel, Part 7

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and its interpretation by Daniel found in chapter 2:31-45.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 6

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar’s dream found in Daniel 2:31-49.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 5

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We discuss Nebuchadnezzar’s dream found in Daniel 2:17-24.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 4

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:01:43 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We see the great challenge Nebuchadnezzar places upon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and Chaldeans of the land by insisting that they reveal his dream to him before the interpretation. What are Daniel and his friends to do? Trust the Lord; he will provide.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 3

Tue, 13 May 2025 12:29:37 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We see God’s faithfulness to his people in the midst of living in a foreign land under a foreign power as an exiled people.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 2

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:05:42 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to walk through the Book of Daniel. We God’s faithfulness to his people in the midst of challenging circumstances for God’s people.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Daniel, Part 1

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:51:12 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin to walk through the Book of Daniel with some background and introductory thoughts.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Final State

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:23:49 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we a conclude our discussion of chapter XXX, the last chapter “The Resurrection, the Last Judgement, and the Final State.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Resurrection

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:40:53 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we a discussion of chapter XXX, the last chapter “The Resurrection, the Last Judgement, and the Final State.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Second Coming of Christ, Part 3

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:50:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we continue our discussion of chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Second Coming of Christ, Part 2

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:52:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we continue our discussion of chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Second Coming of Christ

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, under the larger section, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we begin to discuss chapter XXIX, “The Second Coming of Christ.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Very Merry Christmas

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0400

For our Ninth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob are here to bring you Christmas cheer with our annual Christmas silliness. This year we talk about the historical Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, otherwise known as St. Nicholas, and how the faithful defender of the faith has been transformed into Santa Claus. Of course, we do this with our traditional laughter and hysterics.

More seriously, friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We very much appreciate your ongoing support.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Introduction to Living in the Last Days

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:53 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, before moving forward in this chapter entitled, “The Doctrine of the Last Things,” we engage with what it means to live in these last days. What are the last days anyway?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Physical Death and the Intermediate State, Part 1

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:11:03 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we come to the last section of the Summary, “The Doctrine of the Last Things.” Rob and Bob begin to a discuss chapter XXVIII, “Physical Death and the Intermediate State.” What is physical death? Why is there death? What is death for believers?

Participants: Rob McKenzie

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Lord’s Supper, Part 2

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:28:34 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we continue our discussion of chapter XXVII, “The Lord’s Supper.” We talk about a variety of different matters, including where the body of Christ is currently and where Jesus is during the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Lord’s Supper, Part 1

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today’s episode, we begin to discuss chapter XXVII, “The Lord’s Supper.” We consider the Lord’s institution of the Supper, the background of the Passover meal, as well as what is meant by the Lord’s Supper being a sign and seal.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Christian Baptism, Part 2

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:29:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXVI, “Christian Baptism.” In this episode, we continue our discussion of Christian baptism.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Christian Baptism, Part 1

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:06:40 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Word of God and the Sacraments in General

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:30:57 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXV, “The Word of God and the Sacraments in General.” In this episode, we mostly talk about the nature of a sacrament as a means of grace.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Word of God and the Sacraments in General

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:06:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We begin a discussion of chapter XXV, “The Word of God and the Sacraments in General.” In this episode, we start to talk about the means of grace.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, Part 3

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:24:05 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXIV, “The Government and Power of the Church.” In this episode, we talk about church power. What kind of church power or authority does the church of Jesus Christ have?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, Part 2

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:03:22 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXIV, “The Government and Power of the Church.” In this episode, we talk about denominations, church as an organization and its structure, and plenty of other odds and ends related to the church.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Government and Power of the Church, Part 1

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:45:30 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXIV, “The Government and Power of the Church.” In this episode, we begin a discussion of church government of Christ’s church beginning with Christ as head of the church and the church officers.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:47:49 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXIII, “The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace.” In this episode, we get into various aspects of the church: the visible and invisible distinction, church discipline, and others.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:17:12 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We begin a discussion of chapter XXIII, “The Doctrine of the Church and the Means of Grace.” We’ll spend a few episodes discussing this chapter to dig a little deeper into the nature of the church.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Sanctification and Perseverance

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:50:52 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXII, “Sanctification and Perseverance.” After too long of a break from recording, Rob and Bob were able to sit down together to discuss God’s work of sanctifying his people, the nature of good works, and how God’s people persevere to the end.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Justification, Part 2

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:53:20 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXI, “Justification.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Justification, Part 1

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:35:21 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XXI, “Justification.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Because It’s Christmas

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:42:32 -0400

For our Eighth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob are here to bring you Christmas cheer with our annual Christmas silliness. This year we laugh about Christmas delicacies and the weird things we do at this season of the year “. . . because it’s Christmas.”

More seriously, friends, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We very much appreciate your ongoing support.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Conversion: Repentance & Faith, Part 2

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:55:20 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XX, “Conversion: Repentance & Faith.” This week we continue our discussion how Berkhof addresses the doctrine of conversion focusing on faith.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 8

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:24:54 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. Chapter 8, “The Essence of the Kingdom continued: The Kingdom as a State of Blessedness.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

What is the Future of Israel? Part 2

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:03:05 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion of the future of Israel? With geopolitical affairs in the Middle East as they are currently and the end times speculations that arise and questions as to how Christians should think of the nation-state of Israel, we discuss the promises regarding the land of Israel, Israel as a nation, the promises to Abraham and his seed, that is Christ, and Romans 11.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

What is the Future of Israel? Part 1

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:19:09 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the future of Israel? With geopolitical affairs in the Middle East as they are currently and the end times speculations that arise and questions as to how Christians should think of the nation-state of Israel, we consider some history, some dispensational views, and some Reformed views.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Conversion: Repentance & Faith, Part 1

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:18:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XX, “Conversion: Repentance & Faith.” This week we discuss how Berkhof addresses the doctrine of conversion.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Calling and Regeneration, Part 2

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:31:37 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We turn to chapter XIX, Calling and Regeneration. This week we discuss the doctrine of regeneration.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Calling and Regeneration, Part 1

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 22:59:27 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Common Operation of the Holy Spirit: Common Grace

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:16:38 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We begin a new section entitled, “The Doctrine of the Application of the Work of Redemption.” However, before getting to the work of the Spirit in applying salvation to believers, Berkhof discusses the common operation of the Holy Spirit.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Atonement Through Christ, Part 2

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:33:40 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We conclude our discussion of chapter 17, “The Atonement Through Christ.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Atonement Through Christ, Part 1

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:59:26 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. In chapter 17, “The Atonement Through Christ,” we begin to discuss what the atonement means, the need for the atonement, and how satisfaction of God is made through the atonement.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Offices of Christ

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:51:21 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. In chapter 16, “The Offices of Christ,” we delve into the topic of the threefold offices of Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The States of Christ, Part 2

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:53:30 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Chapter 15, “The States of Christ,” is where Berkhof considers Christ in his state of humiliation and exaltation. In this episode, they finish their discussion of Christ’s humiliation including the credal phrase, “descended into hell,” and discuss Christ’s exaltation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The States of Christ, Part 1

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:40:58 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Chapter 15, “The States of Christ,” is where Berkhof considers Christ in his state of humiliation and exaltation. This episode we discuss Christ’s state of humiliation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Assurance of Faith

Tue, 16 May 2023 11:57:22 -0400

This week Rob and Bob take a moment to discuss some basic issues and concerns of the doctrine of assurance of faith.

Participants: Rob McKenzie

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Names and Natures of Christ

Wed, 03 May 2023 01:40:48 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Chapter 14 brings us to a new section called, “The Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ.” Berkhof first deals with a discussion of “The Names and Natures of Christ.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Man in the Covenant of Grace

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:38:14 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Chapter 13 brings us to a discussion of the second part of “Man in in the Covenant of Grace, ” moves us beyond the Covenant of Redemption to the Covenant of Grace.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Response to John MacArthur’s Criticism of Amillennialism, Part 3

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:12:06 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob bring to an end their discussion of a recent address by John MacArthur delivered at the 2023 Shepherd’s Conference. In his address, “Hope for the Remnant,” based on Zechariah 14, MacArthur says that this passage is the “amillennialist’s worst nightmare.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Response to John MacArthur’s Criticism of Amillennialism, Part 2

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:57:35 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion of a recent address by John MacArthur delivered at the 2023 Shepherd’s Conference. In his address, “Hope for the Remnant,” based on Zechariah 14, MacArthur says that this passage is the “amillennialist’s worst nightmare.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Response to John MacArthur’s Criticism of Amillennialism, Part 1

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:28:33 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss a recent address by John MacArthur delivered at the 2023 Shepherd’s Conference. In his address, “Hope for the Remnant,” based on Zechariah 14, MacArthur says that this passage is the “amillennialist’s worst nightmare.” In this episode, we make several preliminary observations and comments.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Man in the Covenant of Grace

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:04:15 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Chapter 13 brings us to a discussion of “Man in in the Covenant of Grace.” We’ll take this chapter in two parts: the Covenant of Redemption and then the Covenant of Grace.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Man in the State of Sin

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:37:24 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We come to the third section of this book entitled, “The Doctrine of Man in Relation to God.” Chapter 12 of this third section brings us to a discussion of “Man in the State of Sin,” including topics like the origin of sin, the nature of sin, and the connection between Adam’s and that of his natural descendants.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Man in His Original State, Part 2

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:19:50 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We come to the third section of this book entitled, “The Doctrine of Man in Relation to God.” This third section begins with chapter 11, “Man in His Original State.” We discuss the second two topics concerning the image of God and the Covenant of Works.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Man in His Original State, Part 1

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:22:51 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We come to the third section of this book entitled, “The Doctrine of Man in Relation to God.” This third section begins with chapter 11, “Man in His Original State.” We discuss the first two topics concerning the nature of man and the origin of the soul.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Providence

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:13:30 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 10 continues the section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof opens up the doctrine of providence.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Surviving Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:06 -0400

For our Seventh Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob attempt to bring some Christmas cheer your way this Christmas season. With all of the bad contemporary Christmas music (“All I want for Christmas … is …” not again!) and awkward table conversations, how might we Survive Christmas? More seriously, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We very much appreciate your ongoing support.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Creation, Part 2

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:49:21 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 9 continues the section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof opens up the work of God in this chapter on “Creation.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Creation, Part 1

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:25:58 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 9 continues the section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof opens up the work of God in this chapter on “Creation.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Divine Decrees

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 22:59:05 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, chapter 8 starts a new section called, “The Works of God,” where Berkhof begins to open up the work of God in his divine decrees and common objections to subjects such as election and reprobation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 7

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:27:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 7, “The Essence of the Kingdom continued: The Kingdom in the Sphere of Righteousness,” Vos explains the relationship between the kingdom and righteousness.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 6

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:00:20 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob returns to a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 6, “The Essence of the Kingdom as the Supremacy of God in the Sphere of Saving Power,” Vos explain why the concept of the kingdom of God is so thoroughly God-centered and God-glorifying.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Trinity

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:35:12 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Attributes of God, Part 2

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:10:26 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, the sixth chapter on “The Attributes of God,” sets before us the Incommunicable and Communicable attributes of God. In this episode, we discuss God’s communicable attributes.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Attributes of God, Part 1

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:39:32 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Names of God

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the second section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, the fifth chapter on “The Names of God,” serves to help us to understand that names “have meaning and give insight into the nature of the person or things designated,” which also applies to God’s self-disclosure of himself.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Essential Nature of God

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a discussion of Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the first section, The Doctrine of God and Creation, the fourth chapter on “The Essential Nature of God,” serves to help us to understand at the most basic level , the knowledge of God and the knowledge of God as known from special revelation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Scripture

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a discussion of Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the first section, Introduction, the third chapter on “Scripture,” serves to help us to understand Revelation and Scripture, the nature and extent of inspiration, and the perfections of Scripture.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Revelation

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the first section, Introduction, the second chapter on “Revelation,” serves to help us to understands the revelation in general, general revelation, and special revelation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Summary of Christian Doctrine: Religion

Tue, 24 May 2022 19:28:40 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a discussion of Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. Within the first section, Introduction, the first chapter on “Religion,” serves to help us to understand the nature, seat, and origin of religion.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 69, Part 3

Tue, 10 May 2022 21:09:50 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we are drawn to more than others for one reason or another. This week we bring our discussion of Psalm 69 to a close.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 69, Part 2

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:48:39 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we are drawn to more than others for one reason or another. This week we continue our discussion of Psalm 69.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 69, Part 1

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:29:06 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we are drawn to more than others for one reason or another. This week we begin a discussion of Psalm 69.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Revelation 21

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:31:40 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, an exhortation from Rob on Revelation 21.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 2

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:12:45 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. Psalm 2 is one such psalm.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Preaching Post-Covid

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:07:03 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the church, worship, and preaching in a post-covid society. Has the pandemic changed the fundamental nature of society such that church leaders should rethink worship and preaching?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism — Chapter 7

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:31:12 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 7, The Church. (originally posted December 3, 2019)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism — Chapter 6

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:25:26 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 6, Salvation. (originally posted November 12, 2019)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 5

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:57:39 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 5, Christ. (originally posted October 29, 2019)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 4

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:41:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 4, The Bible. (originally posted October 8, 2019)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 3

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:27:57 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 3, God and Man. (originally posted October 1, 2019, Episode 174)

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 2

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:25:49 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 2, Doctrine.(originally posted September 17, 2019, Episode 172)

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 1

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, we begin reposting a series of readings of J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. (originally posted August 27, 2019, Episode 169)

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Sixth Annual Christmas Special

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:13:17 -0400

For our Sixth Annual Christmas Special, Rob and Bob attempt to bring some holiday cheer and silliness to you, but end up being rather “Bah Humbug” about it all. With some reflections on the pandemic for this Christmas season and some of our least liked Christmas songs out there, we’re just a bowl full of laughter for your listening pleasure. More seriously, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Thank you for listening to Theology Simply Profound. We so appreciate your support.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 110

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob continue a series on familiar psalms that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. Psalm 110 is quoted more than any other psalm in the New Testament. Why? What makes it so worthwhile for the New Testament writers to make use of when writing about Jesus?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Signature Psalms: Psalm 23

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:20:23 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob begin a new series on familiar psalm that we tend to be drawn to more than others for one reason or another. We begin with one of the most well-known psalms, Psalm 23. Charles Spurgeon calls Psalm 23, “the pearl of the psalms.” Why is this psalm so well loved? We discuss this and other things on today’s episode.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Crossing

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:22:44 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we find our band of pilgrims make their way through the Enchanted Grounds, meet another pilgrim, Mr. Standfast, learn of another enemy, Madam Bubble, enter the land of Beulah, and for many of the pilgrims receive letters from the King telling them of their coming crossing of the river into the Celestial City. This ends the journey of Christiana and her children.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Delectable Mountains, Part 2

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:05:08 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, as the journey continues for Christiana, her children, and the pilgrims who have tagged along on their way to the Celestial City, we find the pilgrims in the Delectable Mountains very much as Christian did in Book 1. We discuss their time there, who they meet, what they experience and learn.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Fall of Despair

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:08:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, as the journey continues for Christiana, her children, and the pilgrims on their way to the Celestial City, we discuss everything from the killing Giant Despair to child-rearing.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Christian and the Monster

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:03:09 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss what the Pilgrims’ learn about Mr. Not-Right as well as some more about Mr. Feeble-mind. What a great character Mr. Feeble-mind is for us to learn from. All of this on their way to Vanity Fair where they stay for a time on the outskirts of the city with Mr. Mnason where we also learn of the small Christian community in Vanity Fair; some of whom we meet are Mr. Contrite, Mr. Holy-man, Mr. Love-saint, Mr. Dare-me-to-lie, and Mr. Penitent. It’s while staying near Vanity that we meet the Monster, the beast, stealing the children of the city. Great-heart mortally wounds this beast.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: From Supper to Slaying

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:53:19 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ conversation around the dinner table and afterward and the value of good, godly conversations. After supper, the family (and Great-heart, of course) goes out to slay another giant, Giant Slay-good. What’s better than eating and drinking with good discussion and then off to slay wickedness! And, congratulations to Mercy and Matthew, Phoebe and James, now married after a month of hospitality from Gaius.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Mr. Self-will and Gaius

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:55:53 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ another story from old Mr. Honest about Mr. Self-will, who believed “that a man might follow the Vices as well as the Virtues of the Pilgrims; and that if he did both, he should be certainly saved.” We also meet the honorable disciple, Gaius, who shows great hospitality to the travelers with a refreshing meal cooked by Taste-that-which-is-Good, which is thus far the best name of any character in Pilgrim’s Progress. And, congratulations to Mercy and Matthew, now engaged to be married.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Darkness and Fear

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:51:46 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ encounter with old Mr. Honest, which brings about the recollection of Mr. Fearing. Great-heart tells the story of Mr. Fearing’s many struggles with assurance, living a life of melancholy, darkness, and fear that he wouldn’t be received into the Celestial City.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:43:01 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the Pilgrims’ journey through the Valley of Humiliation, into and past the Valley of the Shadow of Death.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: the Valley of Humiliation

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:31:49 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s crew journey into the Valley of Humiliation. With Great-heart leading the pilgrims once again, we revisit the valley as Christian went through it, and learn how the valley of humiliation is really a way of life. What is Bunyan teaching through this valley?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Sickness & Faith

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:12:18 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we see Matthew, Christiana’s eldest son, become so sick that he needed to be purged. Why was Matthew sick? What is Bunyan teaching us in this portion of his story? Are all green plums the fruit of the devil?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: To Catechize or Not to Catechize, That is the “Question”

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:20:50 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the importance of parents catechizing their children, as well as the church’s part in that instruction. We see that Christiana has been catechizing her four boys when Prudence quizzes them.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Dreams & Romance

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:39:18 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, as Christiana, Mercy, and the children, come to the House Beautiful, Great-Heart leaves them to the blessings and growth that comes with Prudence, Piety, and Charity. Here we focus on Mercy, her dream as well as her response to the Mr. Brisk. What’s a girl to do when pursued by a pretender?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Giants

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:40:05 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, Christiana, with Mercy and her children, face more trials as they continue past Hill Difficulty and their respite. Now they are confronted by Giant Grim and two lions. How will they face this new challenge? What are we meant to learn and understand about the Christian life?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Hill Difficulty

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:55:17 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we find Christiana, her boys, and Mercy, along with Great Heart at the foot of Hill Difficulty. What will the journey up the Hill be like? How much of the Christian life is challenging?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Knowing God, Knowing Ourselves: An Exhortation from John 13

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

This week’s episode is an exhortation from John 13:1-13 given by Rob McKenzie on June 13, 2021 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (OPC).

Participants: Rob McKenzie

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: False Christians

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:22:57 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, after the usual banter between friends, we discuss how Christiana, Mercy, and the boys turn a corner to find Simple, Sloth, and Presumption hanging dead in iron cages. Why are these whom Christian saw sleeping along the road now hanging dead?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: At the Cross

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:17:15 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss how the Christiana, Mercy, and the boys make their way past the place where Christian’s burden fell off – at the cross – and here they meditate upon the meaning of the cross.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Preparing for the Pilgrimage

Tue, 04 May 2021 22:10:56 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss how the Interpreter prepares Christiana, Mercy, and the boys for the pilgrimage that is before them.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The House of the Interpreter

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:59:35 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss the Christiana and her company traveling to the House of the Interpreter and that is revealed to Christiana and Mercy throughout the rooms and garden.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Safety on the Way

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:51:12 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s handling of her children’s eaten the enemies fruit, how she and Mercy were assaulted by the two ruffians, and the need for spiritual guidance in the midst of the Christian pilgrimage, all on the way to The Interpreter’s House.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: At the Wicket Gate

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:03:18 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss how Bunyan brings Christiana and Mercy up to and through the Wicket Gate where they meet the Gatekeeper who forgives sins.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: To the Wicket Gate

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:44:49 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss Christiana’s interaction with Mrs. Timorous and Mercy as she and her children make their way to the Wicket Gate. She continues to learn that “the bitter is before the sweet.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Christiana Begins

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:05:55 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss how Christiana is convicted of her sins, repents, and begins her pilgrim journey . . . “the bitter is before the sweet.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: The Beginning

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:38:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue a new series of discussions on John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. In this episode, we discuss some of the literary genius of John Bunyan as he begins his companion story of Christiana and her four boys’ journey to the Celestial City.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2: Introduction

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:06:57 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a new series of discussions on John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, Book 2. On this episode, we open this series discussing how and why Bunyan wrote a sequel to the first book.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Books!

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:51:38 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob grab some books from their nightstands and desks for a conversation about the books they’re reading.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christ is Our Returning King!

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:44:34 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss what it means for Christians to have a returning king, especially in the midst of the difficult and dark days of our lives. We all have those days when we forget to fix our eyes on Christ who will return in glory and power.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christ is King!

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:08:54 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss what it means for Christians to have Jesus as our king, especially in the midst of the difficult and dark days of our lives. We all have those days when we forget that God is good.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Memorials and Resolutions

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:20:21 -0400

As we begin 2021 with our first episode, Rob and Bob reflect upon memorials, resolutions, and remembering in the Christian life.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Interpreter’s House

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 13:20:54 -0400

As we look forward to walking through Part 2 of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, we repost our second episode from Part 1. Enjoy!

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their journey through John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. From the Wicket Gate, Christian encounters Good Will and Interpreter whose house has many rooms. Interpreter leads Christian from one room to another explaining what Christian sees along the way in this second stage of our discussion of this classic book. (first aired on November 13, 2018)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Journey Continues

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:12:28 -0400

As we look forward to walking through Part 2 of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, we repost our first episode on Part 1. Enjoy!

This week on Theology Simply Profound, with some brief introductory remarks about reading fiction and allegory using J.R.R. Tolkien, Rob and Bob set out on a little journey of their own following Christian as he makes his way out of the City of Destruction toward the Wicket Gate with the help of Evangelist in this first stage of our new discussion of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. (first aired on November 6, 2018)

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Special Request for Prayer

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:21:10 -0400

On this special episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob ask that you pray for Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd, associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, as well as his family. We also briefly discuss how the fruit of the Spirit helps in our times of personal disaster.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Very Socially Distanced Christmas!

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:22:34 -0400

For the 5th Annual Christmas Special of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob wish you a very sanitized and socially distanced Christmas 2020.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:13:57 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob bring to a close their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. On the heels of Paul’s words about the fruit of the Spirit, Paul writes to the Galatians, “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” Rob and Bob discuss self-control and the temptation of becoming conceited, provoking one another, and becoming envious of one another in this context.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:32:33 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. Jesus describes himself in Matthew 11 as being gentle and lowly in heart. What is this gentleness? How might be live in this world like Jesus with a gentle heart?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:42:24 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. What is faithfulness? God’s faithfulness? How are we to be faithful?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 5

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:00:16 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 5, Vos discusses current misconceptions regarding the present and future kingdom.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 21:01:25 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. What is goodness? Is God really good? What does that mean? How might be share this goodness?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:55:34 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:33:26 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. What is patience? Where do we find this patience? How do we live this patience?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:57:54 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the fruit of the Spirit in light of the troubling and confusing days we currently live within. What is peace? How does the peace that we have with God translate into have a sense of peace in your life?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:04:13 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Fruit of the Spirit

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:30:30 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the fruit of the Spirit in light of Paul’s exhortation in Galatians 5 to “walk in the Spirit.”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Life in the Spirit

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss living in this present evil age while living life in the Spirit. How does a Christian live in the midst of the chaos and the confusion, the virus and the violence? Is God sovereign over the affairs of men or not? Is the Spirit of God at work in the lives of his people? What does that look like?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

J.I. Packer’s “Introductory Essay” to John Owen’s The Death of Death in the Death of Christ

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:54:47 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads J. I. Packer’s (1926-2020) well known “Introductory Essay” to John Owen’s The Death of Death in the Death of Christ as a tribute to this great Anglican theologian.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 4

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 4, endeavors to test two opposing views about the kingdom of God to determine which one is in accord with the teaching of our Lord.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapter 3

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 3, Vos discusses the nature of “kingdom” as well as the difference between the usage of “kingdom of God” and “kingdom of heaven.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and Us

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 01:07:57 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man reflecting on the disciples expectations of the kingdom of God and the change that takes place in them, especially as we see it in Peter, after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church – Chapters 1 & 2

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

For the 200th episode of Theology Simply Profound, Bob begins a reading of Geerhardus Vos’s 1903 book, The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church. In chapter 1 and 2, Vos introduces the subject with an overview of Jesus’ public ministry as found in the Gospels, whereas in chapter 2, Vos describes the similarities and differences between the kingdom as its found in the Old Testament and the kingdom of God in New Testament.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and the Power of Darkness

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:08:55 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man by chatting about the power of darkness in this fallen world.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and Israel

Tue, 26 May 2020 20:13:51 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man by chatting about Israel and how God used the nation in the development of the Kingdom of God in the coming of the Messiah.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and Abraham

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:14:11 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob wanted to pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man with a consideration of Abraham and how God used him in the development of the Kingdom of God in the coming of the Messiah.

The Kingdom of God and Noah

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:50:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob wanted to pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man with a consideration of Noah and the Flood.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and Enoch

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:35:58 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob wanted to pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man with a consideration of the preaching ministry of Enoch and how that ministry relates to the the kingdom of God. However, we were sidetracked more than once to talk about the current COVID-19 pandemic, our response to it…yeah, lot’s of rabbit trails.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and Creation

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:46:33 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of the Kingdom of God and the Four-fold Estate of Man with a consideration of the kingdom, man, and creation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Heavenly-Mindedness

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:35:35 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob finishes reading from the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The sixth of these sermons is on Hebrews 11:9-10, “Heavenly-Mindedness.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The More Excellent Ministry

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:13:46 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues reading from the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The fifth of these sermons is on 2 Corinthians 3:18, “The More Excellent Ministry.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Seeking and Saving the Lost

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:42:30 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues reading from the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The third of these sermons is on Luke 19:10, “Seeking and Saving the Lost.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and the Fall

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:50:58 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue discussing the kingdom of God as it unfolds through the four-fold estate of man: the estate of innocence, fall, redemption, and glory. This week, the Fall.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:00:31 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues reading from the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The second of these sermons is on Matthew 5:6, “Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Kingdom of God and the Estate of Innocence

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:44:14 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a new series discussing the kingdom of God as it unfolds through the four-fold estate of man: the estate of innocence, fall, redemption, and glory.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Rabboni!

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 06:00:18 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob continues reading from the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The fourth of these sermons is on John 20:16, “Rabboni!”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

J. C. Ryle on Holiness

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the subject of holiness with portions of J. C. Ryle’s classic book, Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Wonderful Tree

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 12:36:37 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob begins reading the 1922 edition of Grace and Glory, a collection of sermons delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary by Geerhardus Vos. The first of these sermons is on Hosea 14:8, “The Wonderful Tree.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Christmas Traditions!

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:00:57 -0400

Welcome to the Fourth Annual Theology Simply Profound Christmas Special where Rob and Bob discuss Christmas traditions and everything silly that popped into their vacation ready minds. Merry Christmas!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Expectations of the Messiah

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:10:03 -0400

While Rob and Bob finished up their discussion of the book of Malachi, on this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, they discuss some of the expectations of the coming Messiah that arose during the 400 years or so of silence from God until John the Baptist and Jesus of Nazareth enter into story of redemption.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Christian’s True Identity

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:37 -0400

Jonathan Landry Cruse, Pastor of Community Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan, speaks with Rob and Bob about his new book, The Christian’s True Identity: What It Means to Be in Christ (Reformation Heritage Books).

Participants: Jonathan Landry Cruse, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism — Chapter 7

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:00:39 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 7, The Church.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism — Chapter 6

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:00:20 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 6, Salvation.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Faithfulness of God

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:53:46 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of Malachi at chapter 3:7-18. Here we engage Malachi in his denunciation of those “robbing” the Lord, as well as those who are meant to find encouragement and comfort with the promise of the coming of the Lord.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 5

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:16:59 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from his 1923 edition of J. Gresham Machen’s classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 5, Christ.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Day of His Coming

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 05:00:24 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob pick up their discussion of Malachi 2:17–3:6 where they discuss Malachi’s presentation of the coming of God, as well as the words made made well-known by Handel’s Messiah, “…He is like a refiner’s fire…”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 4

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:34:41 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 4, The Bible.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 3

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 05:00:06 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 3, God and Man.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 2

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:00:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads from J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic work, Christianity and Liberalism, Chapter 2, Doctrine.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

What the Lord Expects Us to Know

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:38 -0400

The Book of Malachi speaks to the people of God after their return from exile in Babylon. They and their leaders are being called to account for offering their worst to the Lord. And now, in chapter 2, the priests are specifically addressed for their unfaithfulness. Rob and Bob discuss these things and many more on this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Offering Our Worst to the Lord

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:05:27 -0400

In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the first chapter of Malachi and the concern he has for the cold worship offered by his people and those who lead the people in this way.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity and Liberalism – Chapter 1

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:07:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, we begin a series of readings of J. Gresham Machen’s 1923 classic book, Christianity and Liberalism.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Introduction to Malachi

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:18 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin to discuss the Book of Malachi.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Song of Persecution

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:18:21 -0400

On this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob talks with the Zecharias Weldeyesus and Christopher Cashen, ministers in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church serving in the Atlanta area, about suffering and persecution for the sake of Christ and ministry to refugees.

Participants: Christopher Cashen, Rob McKenzie, Zecharias Weldeyesus

An Interview with Stephen J. Nichols

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:43:25 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob sits down with Dr. Stephen J. Nichols to discuss Reformation Bible College, some recent writing projects including a recent book for children, Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation—from A to Z, books he’s reading, as well as the Young, Restless, and Reformed. After the conversation, Rob and Bob discuss Dr. Nichols thoughts on the YRR.

Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is President and Professor of Apologetics at Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He has authored or edited over twenty books, and hosts the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo, Stephen J. Nichols

The Pilgrim’s Progress: the Final Journey to the Celestial City

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:42:38 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob bring their discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, to a close. Here Christian, Hopeful, and Ignorance make their way through the River and to the Gate. However, only Christian and Hopeful enter; Ignorance has a completely different end. We hope you enjoyed this walk through The Pilgrim’s Progress with us.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Ignorance, Fear, and Back-sliding

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:00:05 -0400

This week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. We discuss Christian and Hopeful’s conversation with Ignorance and Temporary. The pilgrim’s attempt to engage them on important spiritual matters like the nature of backsliding.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: the Flatterers

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:00:21 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this episode, Christian and Hopeful find themselves at first forgetting the warning of the Shepherds about their upcoming journey and end up falling into a net, but they learn from this forgetfulness. Then comes Atheist walking toward them with back toward Sion and the Enchanted ground where they feel very sleepy in faith. How do they deal with Atheist? And how do they stay awake?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Little-faith

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 15:22:47 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress. Christian recounts the story of Little-faith robbed by Faintheart, Mistrust, and Guilt. There is wonderful pastoral insight here on the care of souls for those believers with a weak faith as they struggle on their way to the Celestial City.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Christians and Maturity

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:34:15 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress. We find Christian and Hopeful having found some much needed rest and refreshment in the Delectable Mountains. Afterwards, these pilgrims encounter Ignorance in a land of Conceit, Turn-away in the town of Apostasy, which Christian to recount a story of one Little-faith robbed by Faintheart, Mistrust, and Guilt.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Delectable Mountains

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:00:05 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress. Our discussion continues with Christian and Hopeful having escaped from the suffering and persecutions found in Doubting Castle to the Delectable Mountains where the pilgrims find some much needed rest and refreshments.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Replacement Theology — Part 2

Tue, 28 May 2019 17:26:42 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion of Replacement Theology, which has been erroneously associated with Covenant Theology. What is the church? When did it begin? Did the church replace Israel? Or, is it that Jew and Gentile become one in Christ? The wall of separation has been removed. Our God is a faithful and promise-keeping God.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Replacement Theology – Part 1

Tue, 21 May 2019 09:00:21 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob take a step back from our discussion of The Pilgrim’s Progress to talk about Replacement Theology, which has been erroneously associated with Covenant Theology.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Doubting Castle — Part 2

Tue, 14 May 2019 09:00:46 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress with the Rev. Dr. Iain Wright, pastor of Covenant OPC, Orland Park, Illinois. Our discussion continues with Christian and Hopeful suffering in the dungeon of Doubting Castle at the hands of Giant Despair and finding the way of deliverance provided them.

Participants: Iain Wright, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Doubting Castle — Part 1

Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:06 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss The Pilgrim’s Progress. The Rev. Dr. Iain Wright, pastor of Covenant OPC, Orland Park, Illinois, joins the discussion for Christian and Hopeful’s suffering in the dungeon of Doubting Castle at the hands of Giant Despair.

Participants: Iain Wright, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Long Christian Life

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 09:00:32 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob move along on the path with Christian and Hopeful in John Bunyan’s, Pilgrim’s Progress. On this path, which has proved difficult at times, they find an easier way and they meet Vain-Confidence who is certain this easy way is the way to the Celestial City. However, he meets a disastrous end.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: By-ends Strikes Back

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:00:01 -0400

In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to discuss John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress, where Christian and Hopeful fall into a discussion with By-ends and his companions, Mr. Hold-the-world, Mr. Money-love, and Mr. Save-all.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: A New Hope

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:29:42 -0400

In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. This week we discuss how Faithful’s martyrdom served as a witness to Hopeful becoming a believer. Hopeful and Christian begin traveling together and overtake Mr. By-ends for an interesting conversation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Vanity Fair, Part 2

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 09:00:44 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this episode, Christian and Faithful find Vanity Fair to be most unwelcoming. They find themselves imprisoned for not participating in the immoralities of the city.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Vanity Fair, Part 1

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:15:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this episode, Christian and Faithful enter the city of Vanity where there is a fair that lasts all year long.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Evangelist’s Evaluation

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:00:03 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. After their conversation with Talkative and his departure from Christian and Faithful, Evangelist meets up with the two pilgrims to evaluate, exhort, and warn them of the journey ahead.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christianity vs. Modern Liberalism ~ J. Gresham Machen

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:00:57 -0400

On February 5, 1923, J. Gresham Machen addressed the Moody Bible Institute Founder’s Week Conference in Chicago with a lecture entitled, “Christianity vs. Modern Liberalism.” This week on Theology Simply Profound, with Rob out of town, Bob reads this lecture from the Moody Bible Institute Monthly.

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Talkative Trials

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:06:23 -0400

In this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the conversation and encounter between Faithful, Christian, and Talkative in John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Faithful Friend

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 17:25:46 -0400

This episode focuses on Christian’s pilgrimage as he catches up with Faithful. What has Faithful been up to? How has his journey gone so far? What are the differences between these two? Rob and Bob discuss these and other questions on this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:25:08 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Christian’s journey continues to the Celestial City through the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Here, Rob and Bob, discuss Bunyan’s descriptions of Christian’s internal spiritual warfare as he picks up the weapon of All-Prayer, battles with the wicked ones whispering blasphemies to him, is strengthened by the presence of other believers, and even though he cannot see him, Christian is reminded that God is with him through it all.

The Pilgrim’s Progress: the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:00:10 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob get back into Christian’s journey to the Celestial City. We pick up our discussion of John Bunyan’s classic The Pilgrim’s Progress as Christian is about to enter the Valley of the Shadow of Death. Enjoy!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism 101

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 17:36:06 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, we republish the first episode of our series on Dispensationalism. This was originally episode 22.

In this series, we discuss questions like What is Dispensationalism? How does Dispensational Theology differ from covenantal theology? Are the differences important? You can find all of the episodes in one place here: Dispensationalism Series

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Very Dickens Christmas

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:00:17 -0400

For the 3rd Annual Christmas Special of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob talk all things Santa. It’s a bit of a stretch I know, but Rob and Bob for yet another year talk silliness about Santa movies, Christmas music, singing and songs, some serious, but mostly not.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Glorious Fight

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:17:01 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. In the section covered this week, we continue with Apollyon’s confrontation of Christian in the Valley of Humiliation. With his words failing to persuade Christian to return to the City of Destruction, Apollyon rages and a glorious fight ensues.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Apollyon and the War of Words

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:00:58 -0400

This week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound brings Rob and Bob to Stage 4 of John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. Here, moving on from the House Beautiful, Christian enters the Valley of Humiliation and is confronted by Apollyon where a war of words begins between the two.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The House of Preparation

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:16 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob take another walk through John Bunyan’s, The Pilgrim’s Progress. In this episode we discuss Christian’s strong response to his falling asleep, as well as his conversations with Watchful, Discretion, Prudence, Piety, and Chastity. These are those he meets on the way to and in the house described as beautiful, a place of relief and security for pilgrims.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Difficult Path

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:00:43 -0400

In this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, the journey continues through The Pilgrim’s Progress. Rob and Bob begin to discuss Stage 3 of Christian’s journey from the Interpreter’s House to the foot of the Cross and then along a difficult path eventually making his way to the Hill Difficulty. In this context, we come to matter concerning salvation, fear, doubt, and assurance.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Interpreter’s House

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:00:31 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Pilgrim’s Progress: The Journey Begins

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:00:26 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Life of John Bunyan

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:40:25 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the life of John Bunyan as we begin a new series on his book, Pilgrim’s Progress.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: The Rest of God

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 09:00:53 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the rest of God. Continuing in their series on Hebrews, Rob and Bob open up to Hebrews 3:7-4:13 to see how the Preacher makes us of Moses, the Exodus, Psalm 95, Joshua, the wilderness, and the land of Canaan, in order explain why the people of God must remain vigilant in their Christian walk whilst looking forward to the final day of rest all the while enjoying the rest already giving in Christ by faith in union with him.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Reading Biographies

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 18:56:15 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, we repost an old episode on Reading Biographies. In this episode, Rob, Melodie, and Bob discuss the benefits of reading biographies and which ones may be helpful to read, both Christian and non-Christian. We also bring to your attention the new biography published by Reformed Forum, Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian, by Danny E. Olinger.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: Living Sacrifices

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:33:49 -0400

Hebrews has given us a greater understanding of the role of Christ in relation to the Old Testament. He is the ultimate king, the greater high priest, and the better prophet. He has been and made the final sacrifice and He has brought in the New Covenant making the Old Covenant obsolete. He is better than any angel or any other man. He is God Himself who is building His kingdom till the very last enemy is destroyed. What does this mean for us and our everyday lives? How are we to live in our homes, at work, and in the church? In what way is our worship connected with the Old Testament saints? We will discuss these and other questions in this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: The Unity of the People of God

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 09:00:31 -0400

For this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the unity of the people of God as they continue to walk through portions of the letter to the Hebrews.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: The Priesthood of Christ

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:10:27 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the mysterious figure of Melchizedek found in Genesis 14 and referenced several times in the Letter to the Hebrews. In discussing Melchizedek, we are brought before the wonderful work of Christ as the Christian’s Great High Priest by seeing the contrasts between the priesthood of Melchizedek and that of Aaron or the Levitical priesthood. By far, the Priesthood of Christ is superior to Aaron.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

“Christianity and Culture”

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:07:23 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Bob reads J. Gresham Machen’s address as printed in The Princeton Theological Review, Volume 11 issue 1, 1913, “Christianity and Culture.”

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: Interpreting Scripture

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:31:30 -0400

Rob and Bob continue our short series walking through portions of the Letter to the Hebrews interacting on occasion with dispensationalism’s understanding of various passages and concepts found so prominently in this wonderful letter to the church of Jesus Christ. This week’s episode Theology Simply Profound, we take a look at how the Preacher to the Hebrews interprets the Old Testament.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Hebrews: Christ is King

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:01:52 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a short series walking through the Letter to the Hebrews interacting on occasion with dispensationalism’s understanding of various passages and concepts found so prominently in this wonderful letter to the church of Jesus Christ.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Identifying the Seed

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 09:00:24 -0400

As most of our listeners are aware, Rob has been in the process of writing a book on dispensationalism. On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound Bob talks to Rob about his book entitled, Identifying the Seed, which will be published in early September 2018. Check out the book’s Facebook page to find out more with updates about its publication.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Atonement in the Life of the Christian – Part 2

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:01:59 -0400

As an enjoyable way to close out our series on the doctrine of the atonement, this week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob will begin reading through an article by J. I. Packer in the book, The Glory of the Atonement, entitled “The Atonement in the Life of the Christian.” (Part 2 reading) Many thanks to IVP for permission to make this article available in this format. Taken from The Glory of the Atonement edited by Charles E. Hill and Frank A. James III. Copyright (c) 2004 by by Charles E. Hill and Frank A. James III. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA. www.ivpress.com

Participants: Robert Tarullo

The Atonement in the Life of the Christian – Part 1

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:00:50 -0400

As an enjoyable way to close out our series on the doctrine of the atonement, this week on Theology Simply Profound, Bob will begin reading through an article by J. I. Packer in the book, The Glory of the Atonement, entitled “The Atonement in the Life of the Christian.” (Part 1 reading) Many thanks to IVP for permission to make this article available in this format. Taken from The Glory of the Atonement edited by Charles E. Hill and Frank A. James III. Copyright (c) 2004 by by Charles E. Hill and Frank A. James III. Used by permission of InterVarsity Press, P.O. Box 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA. www.ivpress.com

Participants: Robert Tarullo

Therefore I Have Hope

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 09:00:08 -0400

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming because, whilst tending to his arduous studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, Rob had the privilege of sitting down with Cameron Cole to talk about his new book with Crossway, Therefore I Have Hope: 12 Truths That Comfort, Sustain, and Redeem in Tragedy. We hope you enjoy this interview on Theology Simply Profound. Cameron Cole (MA, Wake Forest University) serves as director of youth ministries at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the chairman of Rooted, a ministry dedicated to fostering gospel-centered student ministry.

Participants: Cameron Cole, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Atonement through Covenant

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 09:00:56 -0400

On this episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion on the doctrine of the atonement with a focus on the atonement through the covenant. Jesus says, “…this is the new covenant in my blood….” We’ll explore this statement and many more.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Atonement and Union with Christ

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:00:18 -0400

John Murray writes that the nature of union with Christ is both spiritual and mystical and that it is “the central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation.” If this is the case, how is it so? How does the atonement, the cross of Christ, relate to this “central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation”? Rob and Bob discuss these things and more on this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Atonement and Adoption

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:00:20 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob once again discuss the doctrine of the atonement with emphasis upon the relationship between the atonement and adoption. What does adoption have to do with the atonement?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Penal Substitutionary Atonement

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:50:46 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their discussion about the doctrine of the atonement. Today we take a closer look at the concept of penal substitution. In doing so, we review some of the other theories of the atonement. But what does the Bible say about the nature of Christ’s cross? What does it do? What is meant by penal substitution? Is it necessary? What biblical texts teach us about penal substitution?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Bible and the Cross

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:00:29 -0400

This episode of Theology Simply Profound brings our reading of J. Gresham Machen’s final three audio addresses to a close. This address, “The Bible and the Cross,” would have aired on December 27, 1936. Machen would not finish this series of radio addresses on the atonement. Just five days later on January 1, 1937, he would succumb to pneumonia dying in the Lord. And so, this series closes so abruptly as life seems to do so very often. With the words, “Isn’t the Reformed faith grand?” and “So thankful for active obedience of Christ. No hope without it,” Machen departed in peace.

Participants: J. Gresham Machen, Robert Tarullo

The Active Obedience of Christ

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:00:47 -0400

This week’s Theology Simply Profound provides another reading from the works of J. Gresham Machen. Since we’ve begun a series on the Biblical teaching of the atonement, Bob is reading Machen’s, “The Active Obedience of Christ.” This was delivered on December 20, 1936 as part of a series of radio addresses given shortly before Machen’s death on January 1, 1937.

Participants: J. Gresham Machen, Robert Tarullo

Redemption

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:34:36 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue their new series of discussions on the doctrine of the atonement. In this episode we talk about the concept of redemption. What is redemption? What is the relationship between redemption and the wrath of God? What is the cost of redemption? How does redemption relate to the atonement?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Doctrine of the Atonement

Tue, 29 May 2018 04:00:28 -0400

With Rob nursing a cold, this week’s Theology Simply Profound provides another reading from the works of J. Gresham Machen. Since we’ve begun a series on the Biblical teaching of the atonement, Bob is reading Machen’s, “The Doctrine of the Atonement.” This was from a series of radio addresses given shortly before Machen’s death on January 1, 1937.

Participants: J. Gresham Machen, Robert Tarullo

The Wrath of God and the Need for the Atonement

Tue, 15 May 2018 04:00:33 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob begin a new series of discussions on the topic of the atonement. In this episode we talk about the wrath of God and mankind’s need for an escape from the wrath of God in the first place. Why an atonement? Why is there a need for an atonement?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Honoring the Elderly

Tue, 08 May 2018 04:00:21 -0400

The Rev. Brian L. De Jong, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, joins Bob and Rob this week on Theology Simply Profound to discuss his new book, Honoring the Elderly: A Christian’s Duty to Aging Parents. Mr. De Jong explains the importance of thinking through difficult and complex issues related to how Christians are to honor their aging parents.

Participants: Brian DeJong, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Paul’s Prison Proclamation

Tue, 01 May 2018 04:00:06 -0400

This episode of Theology Simply Profound brings our discussion of the Book of Acts to a close. Paul is under house arrest welcoming all who come to him “proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” We discuss Paul’s arrival in Rome, his reception by the Jews, and his proclamation of the kingdom of God. Our apologies for the poor audio quality for the first 10 minutes or so…a few technical difficulties.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

What is Faith?

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 04:00:16 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, from Acts 28, Rob and Bob discuss everything from snake handling to saving faith… in reality, the discussion lands primarily on the nature of faith. How does saving faith differ from the belief that UFOs will one day arrive to wisp the faithful away to a better place? Hmm. Essentially, is the faith of a Christian the same kind of faith we find in a cult?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Responsibility of the Church in Our New Age

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:20 -0400

With Rob on assignment at the T4G conference, this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound provides a reading of J. Gresham Machen’s essay, “The Responsibility of the Church in Our New Age.” This remarkably relevant work originally appeared in Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science in 1933.

Participants: J. Gresham Machen, Robert Tarullo

Paul, Agrippa, and the Providence of God

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:00:34 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound Rob and Bob explore the providence of God. Continuing to make our way through the Acts of the Apostles, we are at chapter 23-26 where Paul goes before Felix, Festus, and Agrippa. In what way do we see God working through these various circumstances in the life of Paul in order to bring about the salvation of his people to the ends of the earth.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Reading John Owen: An Interview with Ryan McGraw

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 04:00:43 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob had an opportunity to sit down with the Rev. Dr. Ryan M. McGraw to talk about John Owen and his major writings. Following this interview Rob and Bob take a few minutes to talk about their appreciation of Owen. Dr. McGraw serves as Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, as well as a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He is the author of several books including The Foundation of Communion with God: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo, Ryan McGraw

The Rafiki Foundation with Ken Jones

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 20:58:02 -0400

Ken Jones, pastor of Glendale Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida, as well as a former regular on The White Horse Inn, joins Rob and Bob on this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound. Rob and Bob talk with Ken about evangelicalism and the contemporary church as The Rafiki Foundation. The mission of The Rafiki Foundation is to help Africans know God and raise their standard of living with excellence and integrity. One way it accomplishes this task is through the establishment of Classical Christian Schools.

Participants: Ken Jones, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 05:00:45 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, for the very first time we are able to bring you an interview. Rob had an opportunity to sit down with the Rev. Dr. L. Michael Morales to talk about his book, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? A Biblical Theology of the Book of Leviticus (IVP Academic). Dr. Morales is an ordained minister in the PCA serving as Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Following this interview Rob and Bob take a few minutes to discuss this book. Check out the links below to a few articles by Dr. Morales reflecting themes found in his book.

Participants: Michael Morales, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Church and Religious Practices

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 05:00:49 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Acts 21:17-26 and the seemingly strange things Paul does while at Jerusalem. Why does he offer sacrifices? What’s going on? And somehow we end up talking about whether Paul’s actions here shows the church that we have the freedom to follow things like the liturgical calendar and practice such things like Lent in order to be enhance our spiritual walk.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Riot in Ephesus

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 05:00:06 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the riot that place in Ephesus. From Acts 19, we see the conflict between this present evil age and the age which is to come. Among other things, we talk about whether the Christian is to try to make the same kind of impact on our cities as Paul and his company did in Ephesus. What should our posture be in this world and what should we expect from the world that we live within?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Art of Preaching

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:52:30 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss preaching in the context of Paul’s ministry of the word when Eutychus fell asleep at the window, fell to the ground dead, and was raised up to life again (Acts 20:7–12). Why is it that Paul would speak so long to these people? What is preaching? What is its purpose? We discuss these questions as well as many related and unrelated things, too!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Exorcism and the Christian

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:00:17 -0400

This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob take up the subject of exorcisms, yeah really! From Acts 19:11–20, we discuss everything from Jesus and Paul freeing people from demons to Star Wars and the new spirituality of this present evil (pagan) age that we live within. So, may a Christian be demon possessed? Should pastor be trained to perform exorcisms? Oh, and Rob really geeks out on Sci-Fi. . . so you’re in for a treat!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Discipleship?

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 05:00:09 -0400

On this week’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the topic of discipleship as it arises out of Acts 18. Should the church disciple? If so, how and in what way? What does God say about discipleship?

Simeon’s Gift

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 14:29:15 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, we hear a sermon preached at the evening service of Westminster OPC, December 24, 2017, reflecting on Simeon’s reception of Jesus in Luke 2.

2nd Annual Christmas Special

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:00:04 -0400

Today, on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob enjoy a mostly lighthearted discussion about Christmas, including favorite Christmas cartoons, the question: “When does the Christmas ‘mood’ get started?”, the commercialization of the Christmas season, and on a slightly less humorous note, whether angels really do sing. First, though, we take a moment to remember and reflect upon the ministry of R. C. Sproul. Merry Christmas.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Should We Trust Philosophy?

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:32:45 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Paul’s preaching in Athens and the role of philosophy or worldview in our various interactions with the world around us. Is philosophy useful? What about worldview? Is there any connection between these things and evangelism?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Listening to the Truth

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 15:59:43 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the contrast between Paul’s reception at Thessalonica and Berea. In Thessalonica, there was jealousy and hostility. In Berea, there was an examination of the Scriptures. How are we to receive the word of God preached to us through our pastors?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

On Being Missional

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 13:37:16 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Paul’s missionary activities that draw he and his team from Asia Minor (modern Turkey) into Macedonia (modern Europe). Was Paul strategic in where he went? How did he know where and when to go? In what ways do his missionary activities guide us with ours? What happens when we become missional?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Abandoning the Ministry

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:33:28 -0400

On Theology Simply Profound today, Rob and Bob discuss many and varied issues arising out of the dispute between Paul and Barnabas, which led to their separation, regarding bringing John Mark along on their journey to strengthen the churches of Asia Minor.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Jerusalem Council

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 05:00:04 -0400

Rob and Bob discuss Acts 15 and the many implications the Jerusalem Council has upon the church’s consideration of church government. Does the Bible teach any particular form of organization? Or, are we up to our own devices?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Reformation 500

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 04:08:25 -0400

Today, Rob and Bob commemorate the 500th anniversary Protestant Reformation with a discussion of the ongoing need for influence of the Reformation in the life of the church today. Happy Reformation Day!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Confidence in the Gospel

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:43:48 -0400

On today’s episode of Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob continue to reflect upon the progress of the Gospel through the ministry of Barnabas and Paul in Asia-Minor. In Acts 14, we discuss the bold confidence in the gospel even as they face trial and tribulation.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Barnabas and Saul

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 00:41:18 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the progress of the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit through the church in the persons of Barnabas and Saul from Acts 13. Also, please accept our apologies for the poor quality of the sound on this episode.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Prayer and Providence

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:55:46 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss the amazing events of Acts 12 where angels strike for blessing and judgment. Enjoy this discussion of how God continues to move his Gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, to the end of the earth.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Baptism — Listener Questions

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 18:51:09 -0400

Today on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob return to the subject of baptism by way of answering some of our listener questions. Enjoy this practical discussion about some of the ins and outs of dealing with different circumstances that leaders might need to think through.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Biblical Church Government

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 04:00:38 -0400

In this episode, Rob and Bob discuss the commission of Barnabas to Antioch, the spread of the gospel, the addition of Saul to work in Antioch, and the relief sent to the congregations of Jerusalem for their aid in a time of need. All of this leads us to a discussion of what the Bible says about church government by elders.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Light to the Nations — John 3:16

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:00:04 -0400

Today, Rob and Bob talk about John 3:16 in the context of God’s inclusion of the Gentiles into the New Covenant. Was this something that we hear about before the coming of Christ?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Eat the Pig, Peter! Acts 10

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 04:00:02 -0400

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the dramatic and significant vision of Peter to “Rise, Peter; kill and eat” (Acts 10:13). Not only is this another turning point in the Book of Acts where the food laws of old put asunder, but the way for the inclusion of the gentile believer becomes clear. Go to OPC.org for more information about Disaster Relief efforts in the Houston area.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Last Days

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:00:19 -0400

In episode 86, Rob and Bob talk about what Paul and others have to say about the last days. Are they behind us or in front of us? Or, are we in them presently? And, in what way would the answer to those questions change our understanding of the Christian life?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Classical Christian Education

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:53:18 -0400

Melodie McKenzie joins Rob and Bob in our discussion of Classical Christian Education.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Young, Restless, and Reformed

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:00:26 -0400

Rob and Bob discuss the basic history and shape of the Young, Restless, and Reformed movement of the past decade or so, depending on who you ask. And, somehow, we have this discussion in the context of Paul’s early ministry!

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Saul

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:02 -0400

Among other things, Rob and Bob discuss Saul in Acts 9, trying to understand better his meeting with the exalted Lord Jesus Christ and his reception by Ananias and by other believers in Acts 9.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Philip in Acts 8

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:19:34 -0400

Today, Rob and Bob discuss Acts 8 and the progress of the gospel into Samaria through Philip.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Scattered

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 13:39:08 -0400

Reflecting on Acts 8:1–3, Rob and Bob discuss the scattering of the church after the death of Stephen.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Stephen and Sermons

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:00:00 -0400

Today, Rob and Bob with Melodie McKenzie, discuss Stephen’s speech in Acts 7, which leads us into the muddy of waters of sermons, some questions about preaching, and some thoughts on listening to sermons. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Qualifications for Deacons

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 04:01:15 -0400

Paul gave Timothy specific instructions to ordain elders and deacons as the leaders of the churches that they were planting. The Deacons who we were first introduced in Acts 6 were to be dignified, honest, and faithful, not addicted to much wine, convinced of their faith and doctrine, mature in life and faith. They are to be the husband of one wife managing their household well. All that just so they can sweep the floor after a Sunday lunch. What are all of the responsibilities of deacons? Are they to be listened to or just the guys that take the offering every Sunday? Are they to be respected in the office or is it just a stepping stone to eldership?

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Deacons in Acts

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:00:46 -0400

In the early chapters of Acts, at the beginning of the New Covenant Church there was a joyous time where everyone shared all that they had will anyone else who was in need. Just a few months later we have seen jealousy, lying, and deceit with Ananias and Sapphire. We have seen persecution escalating from the Jewish leadership and now we see factions among the people. It doesn’t take long for our sin to get in the way of God’s goodness. Was the solution to the problem with the widows the creation of a new office or was this a onetime occurrence? Are we given a pattern to follow or can culture dictate how the structure of a church is formulated.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Civil Disobedience

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:33:14 -0400

What do we do when the government tells us that we must turn in people who are of a certain ethnic group so that they might be killed? Do we adhere to scripture that tells us to be obedient to the governing authorities or do we adhere to scripture that tells us that we should not murder? Are we sinning regardless or can we choose. In the 1940’s the Ten Boom family along with others help hide the Jews who were being hunted by the Nazi army for extinction. They lied, they stole and the disobeyed direct orders from their occupied government. This wasn’t just in Holland, but many German Christians also hid Jews to protect them. Were they right or was this a lack of faith?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

How to Read Your Bible

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:10:22 -0400

A Sermon on 1 Peter 1 verses 10-12.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Replacement Theology?

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:31:09 -0400

Acts 4:13-20 “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered them “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”

The Apostles were teaching contrary to the law, at least the law as having been interpreted by the Sanhedrin. The religious leaders of the time of the Apostles saw most of them as uneducated fishermen who were starting to teach that Jesus who had been killed not only had been raised from the dead but was also the Messiah and therefore outranked the religious leaders. How should the apostles have treated the religious leaders? Should they have been obedient to their rule over them or should they have disobeyed their command in order to get their message out?

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Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Possessions – Part 2

Fri, 19 May 2017 11:38:22 -0400

This is a continuation of our discussion on Possessions, reflecting on Acts 2, 4, and 5.

Acts 2:42-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

This is the beginning of the New Covenant Church. The people of God, the true Israel, were made up mostly of travelers who had come for a feast as Old Covenant Israelites and had found the Messiah and the Kingdom of God. Are the examples we are given of church life? are these examples that we should be emulating today? Should the church be structured to resemble a commune? Should Christians today be pushing for socialism?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Possessions – Part 1

Fri, 12 May 2017 13:40:26 -0400

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Baptism – Part 2

Fri, 05 May 2017 12:58:05 -0400

The Heidelberg Catechism asks in question 69:

How does holy baptism signify and seal to you that the one sacrifice of Christ on the cross benefits you?

Answer: In this way: Christ instituted this outward washing[1] and with it gave the promise that, as surely as water washes away the dirt from the body, so certainly His blood and Spirit wash away the impurity of my soul, that is, all my sins.[2]

[1] Matt. 28:19. [2] Matt. 3:11; Mark 16:16; John 1:33; Acts 2:38; Rom. 6:3, 4; I Pet. 3:21.

The significance of this sign is the assuredly that the promises made by Christ in salvation will be assured to be accomplished in the life of the believer. But what does that mean? Can a baby understand that, and how does that help the believer later in life?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Baptism – Part 1

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 14:01:58 -0400

When I was born my mom who was not attending church and had me baptized…Anglican. My grandmother volunteered, (and I am using air quotes here) to babysit me. Her real goal was to have me baptized again…as a Catholic. When I was 10 I made a public witness in my church by being baptized…well as a Baptist. So whoever is correct about this I’m covered. But what is baptism anyway? Why do we do it and just who should receive it?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The New Covenant

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:59:49 -0400

In Hebrews 8 we hear the words of the writer examining the prophecy made by Jeremiah. But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. 8 For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 11 And they shall not teach, each one his neighbor and each one his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.” 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away” So how does this affect us today? Does this mean that everyone in the Church is saved? Is there still a future time for the fulfillment of this Covenant or has it all come already?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Pentecost

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:27:10 -0400

Can you imagine having been one of the people who took off their coat to lay it in front of the colt just so the King’s horse would not have to touch the ground. To have shouted Hosanna, a word that means Save now! To watch as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords came into Jerusalem to consummate the Kingdom. If we were one of these people a week later we would have been standing in front of Pilot in the dark of night yelling; “Crucify Him Crucify Him.” What tales we would have had to tell when we returned home. Several weeks later when we returned to Jerusalem for another Feast it would have only been natural to have those memories fresh in our mind and to have spoken about it with others who had been there as well. Would we have felt guilt or wonder? Would we have pondered the meaning of these events? Would we have thought back to who we had once believed Jesus had been? Would we have thought the disciples were drunk?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Spirit & Guidance

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:33:43 -0400

How does a person determine the will of God? This question was the subject in one form or another in many of the sermons that I had growing up, especially when I was a teen. We all knew that God had a special plan for our lives and that He wanted us to have a specific job, marry a certain spouse and go to a certain college, although perhaps not in that order. So we prayed for guidance from the Holy Spirit to determine the answer to these questions. Unfortunately sometimes we ended up treating the Holy Spirit as a magic eight ball. But isn’t that what the disciples did in the opening chapters of Acts. They cast lots to determine who would replace Judas. Shouldn’t we be doing that today? Why did Judas have to be replaced and do we have a different relationship with the Holy Spirit than Moses and David did?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Ascension

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0400

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Calvin said regarding this passage that it was good for the disciples to ask about Christ’s Kingdom because we should always seek to know more about Christ, although when He is silent we should be content. After three years of training after an emotional roller-coaster of having Christ die only to rise from the dead, these students were ready for what they thought was the end. But their ministry was only beginning. But why did Christ leave? Couldn’t the Holy Spirit have come with Christ still there and how can we consider the Kingdom here now if it was still future at the time of the ascension?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 21

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Most of us often ask the question; “Why?” It’s only natural to wonder about life. Why did I get a flat tire? Why did my friend get sick, why did I get sick? Our church friends are correct when they tell us to trust in God even though our personal understanding of the situation can’t see past the hurt, pain or just the inconvenience. Usually it is through hindsight that we can get the kind of perspective that leaves us with some sort of understanding. This is what we find in Revelation 22. After a book filled with dragons, beasts and martyrdom we come to the end where we find that for those in Christ it was all worth it. With a gentle reminder our Lord tells us that all of these prophecies will come true. Persecution will come, it must come but in the end we are brought to a place where we find peace, and rest for all eternity.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 20

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:30:00 -0400

The more we understand who we are and who Christ is the more we understand our sin. We realize that even in our best moments we are not without our own sinful desires. However; this should not lead us to believe that all that we ever do is sin. God has saved us to do good works. He even ordained our good works. Of course we look to Christ and give Him the honor and glory but to look to the good things that we do and only see sin is just as fallible as looking at our lives as if we are free from sin. The Christian life must be given over to balancing what we are becoming in Christ to what we are being changed from. Paul uses language of the Old and the New man. What Paul is talking about is our old sin nature and the state of sanctification that our nature is being transformed into. But how does God see us? Do we see God on the edge ready to pounce when we fail, as if He is hoping for an opportunity to ‘get us’? How much do we acknowledge that God is active in our lives transforming us into what He wants us to be? Do we see God as a creator now or is He done with that activity?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 19

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:22:52 -0400

Revelation 20. So much hinges on this passage. Is the Kingdom of God only 1000 years long, are their two or more kingdoms? How can anyone say that Satan has been bound when there is evil in this world? Today we are looking at a passage that has been debated for 2000 years and I don’t believe that we will put an end to that today. However, how we interpret this passage matters and I ask that the listener keep on the forefront of their mind the rest of Scripture. How does the book of Ephesians or John, or the Psalms impact the way we understand this passage? How do you put a chain upon a spirit and where is this vision taking place?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 18

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:54:23 -0400

And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.”’ But they paid no attention and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the main roads and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find.’ And those servants went out into the roads and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good. So the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot and cast him into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but few are chosen.”

Jesus used this parable to condemn the Jewish religious leaders. They had rejected the teaching of the prophets, they rejected the teaching the teaching of Jesus and they refused to listen to God. What does this parable have to do with Revelation 19? Why is there an Angel standing in the Sun and what is on the menu of the marriage supper of the Lamb? We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 17

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 17:20:01 -0400

Chapter 17 talked about this Great City that sits upon the many waters. The City we are told is the kingdom of Satan and the many waters we are told are the multitudes of people throughout the earth that worship the beast and the false prophet. This city is said to rule over the kings of the earth which is one way to know that this is not talking about one specific city. This city is called Babylon the Great. The rulers of this world that worship the Beast give over their allegiance to this city so that they will do all the bidding of the Beast. This city is mighty and fills the Earth ruling over the people of the Earth. But this is all of God, just as in Romans 1 God gives wicked people over to their sin so that they might fulfill its desires, and in the end reap the rewards of their wickedness. So to do these people love the city and give themselves over to its sinful purposes. Just as Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery what they meant for evil God meant for good. The rulers of the nations of the Earth give themselves and their nations to the city, yet; they hate the city, they hate the beast. Why? Because sin is self-destructive the more we serve sin the more empty we become. If we give ourselves over to sin fully there is nothing that can satisfy so that all that is left is bitterness.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Matthew 17:1-8

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:00:00 -0400

With the conspicuous absence of Rob, from the Rob and Bob famed duo, Bob was relegated to offering up an old sermon for this episode of Theology Simply Profound. The sermon is on Matthew 17:1-8, entitled Immanuel and the Transfiguration.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 16

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 18:03:56 -0400

I am sure that everyone listening to this podcast has seen the bumper sticker that say “coexist”. Each letter symbolizes a great religion of the world. For many who proudly display this plea there is a reasoning that if they can with their roving auto-witness persuade people from one particular faith to embrace the equal status of all the other religions then peace will ensue upon the Earth. For some this plea is made because they abhor killing and strife that they see in the world and they think that by people accepting each other’s belief as just as valid as their own they will ensure peace. But there is an underlying worldview behind this message—there is no absolute truth. To call for every religion to be placed upon the same level of truth is to either claim ignorance or to declare that all truth is relative to the individual who believes it. Is it possible to coexist in this way? Will all persecution stop if Christians just stop claiming to have the true religion? Should governments hold all religions as the same or should they remain neutral? We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 15

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:09:15 -0400

I am sure that all of us have felt time drag by, as if a second is an hour. All most of us have to do is think back to being a child trying to make it to Christmas morning. You lay there in your bed and you feel like the night will never end. The older we get the quicker times seems to go and we start to long for the days of childhood when an afternoon could feel like days, as we were locked away in our minds imagination. Psalm 90 records a prayer of Moses where this fleeting life is contrasted with the eternality of our own works. To God time is eternal to us our lives are a moment away from returning to the dust. So Moses tells us to ask God to help us number our days so we might make every day count as worthwhile. Moses tries to teach us that what is important are the works that we do that are established by God for eternity. What does this have to do with this passage? What are the bowl judgments all about and what is the battle of Armageddon?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 14

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:31:18 -0400

Most people have heard the name; “Lady Jane Gray”, some will even remember that she was a queen of England, albeit for only nine days. What most people don’t know is that she was a highly intelligent young woman with great faith and a great devotion to the doctrines of the Reformation. In the end she was take to the Tower of London and beheaded. True, part of her execution was political but part was also because of her Protestantism. If we pull back the curtain from this reality we will see a different type of struggle. We will see-as John did, Beasts rising out of the land and sea. We will see a lamb with horns speaking, but we will hear the voice of a deceptive serpent. We will understand that no matter what circumstances lead to Jane’s execution we know it was the war of the dragon against the people of God. How does God look upon a death like this? How should we understand the persecutions we endure and how should we now live?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 13

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 19:03:08 -0400

On today’s show, Rob and Bob talk about Revelation 13, the two beasts, the number of the beast (666) and how these things relate to the Christian life.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism Follow-up – Part 2

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:50:50 -0400

In Episode 55, we once again discuss Dispensational Theology. This time we begin by way of follow-up to a variety of questions that have come to us since our series on Dispensationalism.

This is part 2 of 2 (since the episode was just too long for you to suffer through) and generally follows 3 main points: the land, the throne, and Israel and the church, concluding with a few comments on hermeneutics.

We hope you enjoy and are edified.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism Follow-up – Part 1

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0400

In Episode 54, we once again discuss Dispensational Theology. This time we begin by way of follow-up to a variety of questions that have come to us since our series on Dispensationalism.

This is part 1 of 2 (since the episode was just too long for you to suffer through) and generally follows 3 main points: the land, the throne, and Israel and the church.

We hope you enjoy and are edified.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

A Christmas Special

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0400

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! from Rob and Bob.

Join us for a casual conversation about “all things” Christmas.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 12

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:06:38 -0400

Steven stood surrounded by an angry mob. They were allowing him to speak out of tradition not because they cared about what he had to say. As he recounted the history of the nation of Israel his words condemned them for not being obedient to the Word of God, just as their spiritual forbearers killed the prophets so too did they betray and kill the Messiah. This angered the mob even more and now they were ready to kill this prophet. What had he done wrong? He had committed the horrible mistake of telling them the truth. All the people saw was a man whom they hated, a follower of the man that they had condemned as a heretic. This was not a private event, the whole of Jerusalem would see and through them the rest of the world would know, anyone that followed Jesus would be treated like this man. But what did Stephen see? His gaze was drawn to heaven. The veil was pulled back and he saw the Lord Himself standing next to the throne. The people were enraged and the mob carried him away to be stoned. It would not take long the stones were plentiful but Stephen was still drawn to his Lord, to the one who would receive his spirit for eternity. As the people continued to throw stones all Stephen could do was to ask Christ to forgive them.

Our perspectives will change depending on our worldview. Hebrews tells us that we are to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Why? Because He is the author and the finisher of our faith and He that began a good work in us will continue it till the end. But this life can be hard and when our perspective is removed from the eternal life waiting for us this life can be unbearable. So look to the one that hides us in the wilderness that seals us as his own that makes us into a holy Temple that He measures to the smallest degree. The Apostle Paul was there at the stoning of Stephen as well, he held the coats of those who were throwing stones, consenting happily. To think years later as he recounted this story to Luke how different his perspective had become.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 11

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:07:19 -0400

As I talk with people of different theological leanings about the Book of Revelation there seems to be one point that they all have in common. They know that the Book of Revelation is Biblical and it is written for God’s people but in the end it is just too weird and so it is better to just leave it alone.

As we continue in our series on the book of Revelation today we are in chapter 11 and a simple reading of chapter 11 would make most people agree with them. It is our hope in this series to help push aside the symbolic wrappings and see the truth that is revealed. Such as in this chapter, how did John end up at the Temple? Does this prove that the Temple is still there at the time of writing? And, are the two witnesses Moses and Elijah or Moses and Enoch?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 10

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 12:36:42 -0400

Martin Luther has famously said that even if he knew that Jesus was going to return tomorrow that he would plant a tree today. What Luther was trying to point out was that our lives are to be lived in the day that we are given and we are supposed to be responsible for what our tasks here are now. But what are our tasks? Jesus tells us in Matthew 28 verses 19-20. As we live our lives we are to think foremost about proclaiming the Gospel and discipline others. Is this how Christians live today? It is so easy to be complacent, avoiding even the most obvious opportunities to witness, we believe that Jesus is returning soon but do we live like that. In Revelation 10 we are told that even today the final trumpet is about to blow and when that happens the end comes. Luther’s point was that we have been given work to do by Christ and we are to continue to do it till the moment of His return. How does John set this up in this passage? Why can we not know what the seven thunders say and why do prophets keep eating books?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 9

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0400

In episode 49, Rob and Bob discuss chapter 9 of the Book of Revelation.

There are many religions in this world and they all claim to offer truth. The Pharisees claimed to be the children of God subjects of His Kingdom but the reality was they rejected both God Himself and His Kingdom. What does this have to do with us today, most of the people that we talk with are not Jewish religious leaders? Why are there locusts being sent out into the world and what are angels doing in a river?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 8

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:12:48 -0400

In episode 48, Rob and Bob discuss chapter 8 of the Book of Revelation.

There is something that I love about submarines. It amazes me that a metal tube filled with people can dive to depths that try their best to crush them. It amazes me. The captain of a submarine is charged with piloting this machine blind. He has maps, sonar, computers but he still must decide how far, at what degree, when to turn and at what depth he needs to maneuver at. In order to perform these maneuvers, he must tell those who steer the ship at what degree and what angle the sub needs to be at. He will talk with the engine room to change speeds. The sailors that are making these changes never know why they are making them. They can’t see out the window so they don’t know what they are trying to avoid. In the end it is the faith in the ability of the captain that keeps them calm. In Revelation chapter 8 we are given vivid descriptions regarding the judgment of God that He is unleashing on the earth. John must have been terrified. If we go through life and take our eyes off of the fact that the Kingdom of God is being built by King Jesus we will react to disasters with greater fear. We don’t see what God is doing and why He is doing it, but one of the great comforts of the book of Revelation is that we do not need to know why God is doing what He is doing, we just need to be obedient to His word and trust Him. But this passage can still be very troubling. Where did these trumpets come from? Why is blood mixed with incense and do Eagles usually talk?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 7

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 11:44:30 -0400

In episode 47, your hosts, Rob and Bob, discuss chapter 7 of the Book of Revelation.

If like most people you are listening to the radio when you drive you know that usually at the top and bottom of the hour there will be a news update. Usually this will bring tension just to hear that familiar opening music. It doesn’t help that the news media know that if they present everything as potentially life threatening they will get your attention, which is why according to the news media everything from your toothpaste to tomatoes is going to kill you. But we are also reminded everyday of every natural and manmade disaster that is taking place around the world. Floods, fires, wars, rumors of wars, provide the negatively fueled news media an ample supply of stories to terrify us with. When Jesus used the example of a tower that had fallen over and killed people He used an example that everyone knew. The fall of this tower was the talk of the town and seems to have been used to teach unrighteous people that unless they repent they will suffer a similar fate. But Jesus redirected the thinking. Instead of seeing this as sinners getting what they deserved, Jesus made it clear that the people who died were just as guilty as the people that He was talking with. Jesus is highlighting to those listening, and to us that we will all die. We all will suffer the same fate. Jesus was pointing to the repentance through Faith that leads to life that is the only way to escape everlasting death. When a volcano explodes or there is a large flood or earthquake not to mention wars where lots of people die, some will be Christians and some will be unbelievers. So how should we look at these tragedies? Were they God’s judgments? Were they persecutions? Was it something that is outside the control of God? Are there only 144,000 people that will be safe from these kinds of events?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 6

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:02:06 -0400

In Episode 46 we continue our new series on the Book of Revelation.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, discuss the Book of Revelation chapter 6.

The second vision of the Book of Revelation show us that Jesus is King and reigns supreme over all. The Lord wants his people to know his love in Christ. That, even though there our troubles in varying degrees through the course of human history, he upholds his people in life and in death. In chapter 6, the second vision continues, the seal are opened and the four horsemen. What do these horsemen mean? What is it that they bring to the earth? How do all of these things bless Christ’s church?

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 5

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:00:33 -0400

In Episode 45 we continue our new series on the Book of Revelation.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, continue to discuss the Book of Revelation chapter 5.

The second vision of the Book of Revelation brings us into the throne room of God where all the realms of creation both in heaven and on earth do nothing but give glory to God day and night. John sees a continual and repetitious act of all of creation demonstrating its reverence for their Creator. They cry out glory, glory, glory to Him who was and is and is to come. And as the elders fall off of their thrones prostrate before the throne they cast their crown before the throne demonstrating that though the church reigns with Christ we are humble before the slain Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. As we work our way through the vision questions remain. What does the scroll and the seals mean? Why does John weep and what role is Christ taking upon Himself?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 4

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:00:27 -0400

In Episode 44 we continue our new series on the Book of Revelation.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, continue to discuss the Book of Revelation chapter 4.

The opening chapters teach us that Jesus is still very much involved in ruling over His church. Most churches are a mixture of both good and bad, wheat and tares and nothing will go unnoticed by the One who holds them in His hands. Having looked at the seven churches in the first vision John now receives his second vision. What is the throne room of God like? Will this be where we will be when we die and what is up with all these strange creatures?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 3

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:00:51 -0400

In Episode 43 we continue our new series on the Book of Revelation.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, continue to discuss the Book of Revelation by walking through the seven churches of Revelation chapters 2 and 3.

This episode concludes the seven churches with a discussion of the final four churches.

Each Sunday we get out of bed, put the family in the car and take them to Church. Do we think that by doing this we are triumphant overcomers breaking down the gates of Hell? We should. Gathering as the people of God to corporately worship each week is more than being faithful to the commands of Scripture it is more than just routine preparation for the week. In some sense it is the very battleground of our spiritual life. Each week our faith is strengthened as we worship together through prayer, singing, alms giving, and sitting under the preaching and reading of the Word of God. The seven churches in the beginning of the Book of Revelation are not being judged based on their individual efforts throughout the week. They are being judged based upon their cooperate experience of church life. And the reality is so are we.

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation – Part 2

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:00:16 -0400

In Episode 42 we continue our new series on the Book of Revelation.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, continue to discuss the Book of Revelation by beginning to walk through the seven churches of Revelation chapters 2 and 3 (spoiler alert: we only make it through three).

In Revelation chapter 1 Jesus is pictured as the very ruler of everything. He is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. This should be great hope to all Christians because if we are focused on the kingdoms of this earth and how they act without remembering the reality of the current functioning Kingdom of Christ we will easily be lead into despair. What the Book of Revelation does is to pull back the holy curtain so we can have a vision of the very throne room of God, the sovereign rule of the resurrected, sacrificial Lamb. In the Book of Revelation, we are told that a time of great persecution is coming, the time is near but that the Lamb that is a Lion has already won and some day He will return. But what should we do till then? Should we hold up in a bunker with a stash of MRE’s? Should we sell everything we have and wait for His return on a hill in a white sheet, (as others have done)?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Book of Revelation — Part 1

Sat, 17 Sep 2016 12:18:13 -0400

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, begin a new series on the Book of Revelation with an introduction to the book as a whole using the opening chapter.

As one of us said somewhere at sometime, “The Book of Revelation has often made people either obsess over the details of the book or else close their eyes, hide in a corner and pretend it doesn’t exist. Should we just shrug our shoulders and wait till we can ask Jesus about it in Heaven? Do we need to devise secret codes in order to break the cipher of the book or is it to be seen as a literal future historical journal?”

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

When Did Christianity Begin?

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 09:00:27 -0400

In Episode 40 we discuss whether or not Christianity had a beginning.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, discuss Christianity and the those who think it had a beginning, had a start, and that Jesus did not exist. How will we handle certain questions about where Christianity came from and how we know this? We also consider a variety of different biblical figures within the context of wondering how these ancient people knew about God and to what extent they knew God. Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Abraham, and what about Job and his friends? How did they know God so well and yet miss the point so much?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Righteous Lot

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:47:24 -0400

In Episode 39 we discuss Righteous Lot, the nephew of Abraham.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, consider another portion of Genesis. This one dealing with the biblical character of Lot. Is Lot meant to be used as an example of how not to live your life He lived in the wrong place, he didn’t raise his children right, and his wife leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. But, listening ears want to know, was Lot really such a bad guy? How many people today live like Lot? Can Lot in some way be used as an example to inspire us?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Music credit: pamelayork.com. “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Olivet Discourse

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 16:45:49 -0400

Episode 38 deals with Jesus’ teachings to his disciples in Matthew 24 and Mark 13 commonly called the Olivet Discourse.

Your hosts, Rob and Bob, following up on their series considering Dispensationalism and jump right into a familiar, but often times misunderstood portion of God’s word.

Why is this passage so important to Dispensationalists? Why is their approach to it inadequate? What is Jesus talking about? Why is the Temple so central to Jesus teaching here? And why would the disciples be concerned about the Temple? Why would the destruction of the Temple be so devastating to the disciples? When would these things take place and how does this affect Christians today? How do Reformed folk understand this passage as a whole?

We will discuss these and other questions today on Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 13

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 09:00:24 -0400

In episode 37, your hosts Rob and Bob bring their discussion of Dispensational Theology to a close. In this closing episode, we discuss the Dispensation of the Kingdom again. This time in order to understand what life in the dispensational kingdom would be like (beyond the sacrifices, that is). This is part 3 of our discussion of the Millennium.

In Dispensationalism, what would “kingdom-life” be like? Will character of the dispensational kingdom be one of “almost” perfect peace so that it could be said that the lion and lamb really lie down together? If so, why does mankind end up failing the dispensational tests by the end of the 1000 years. And how does Satan’s release from the 1000 year bondage fit into all of this? Besides all this, what’s up with Jesus’ parables. Are they for Christians today or just for those in the kingdom of heaven?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 12

Sun, 14 Aug 2016 23:41:03 -0400

In episode 36, your hosts Rob and Bob continue to discuss Dispensational Theology. In this episode, the Dispensation of the Kingdom. This is part 2 of our discussion of the Millennium.

In Dispensationalism, what is the purpose of the Millennium? If Christ is not currently seated as a King, how does God rule today or does he? Why does the Temple have to be rebuilt? And what will actually happen in the Temple? According to Dispensationalists, will there be animal sacrifices? And, what does the prophet Ezekiel have to do with all of this?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 11

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:00:51 -0400

In episode 35, your hosts Rob, Bob, and Melodie, continue their discussion about Dispensational Theology. In this episode we discuss the Dispensation of the Kingdom a.k.a the Millennium.

What is the Dispensation of the Kingdom? What is the millennium? What does Revelation 20 have to say about this? Broadly speaking, how does Dispensationalism understand the Book of Revelation and chapter 20 in particular? And, how would we understand these things?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 10

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:01:57 -0400

In episode 34, your hosts Rob and Bob, continue their discussion about Dispensational Theology. In this episode we discuss the topic of the Tribulation.

What is the Tribulation? Why the Tribulation? What’s its purpose? What is going to happen during the Tribulation? Is it Biblical? Why is the Book of Daniel highlighted so much in this conversation? Is it really meant to interpret the Book of Revelation? That sounds backwards to Reformed ears.

In yet another longer than typical episode (sorry but there’s a lot to talk about), we’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 9

Sat, 23 Jul 2016 03:34:39 -0400

In episode 33, your hosts Rob and Bob, continue their discussion about Dispensationalism. On this episode we discuss the very important topic of the Rapture.

What is the Rapture? Why is the Rapture so very important to contemporary Dispensationalists? Is the Rapture found in the Bible? If so, why don’t Reformed and Covenantal Christians believe in the Rapture like Dispensationalists? Or do we?

In this longer than typical episode (sorry about that), we’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 8

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 18:42:21 -0400

In episode 32, your hosts Rob and Bob, continue their discussion about Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss “The Dispensation of Grace” a.k.a. The Church Age. Specifically, the subject of Replacement Theology.

What is Replacement Theology? Why is the Dispensation of Grace also known as the Church Age? How does the church relate to Israel of old? Why do Dispensationalists fear Covenantal & Reformed Theology? Why do Dispensationalists think that Covenant & Reformed folk are anti-semitic?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 7

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 01:55:06 -0400

In episode 31, your hosts Rob and Bob, continue their discussion about Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss “The Dispensation of Grace” a.k.a. The Church Age.

What is the Dispensation of Grace? Why is is also known as the Church Age? How does it relate to the Dispensation of Law? How does it relate to the Mosaic Covenant? Why did Jesus come into the world?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Mosaic Covenant

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 02:45:07 -0400

In episode 30, your hosts Rob and Bob, along with Melodie McKenzie, discuss the Mosaic Covenant.

Who is Moses? What was his relationship to God and his people? How did God use him?Why Moses? Or better, why the Law as the Mosaic Covenant? Why is he so important in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testament? How does the Mosaic Covenant function in God’s plan for his people?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 6

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:43:59 -0400

In episode 29, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up the discussion of Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss the dispensation known as “The Dispensation of Law.”

What is the Dispensation of Law? How does it relate to the Dispensation of Promise and the Patriarchs? How does it relate to the Mosaic Covenant?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Abrahamic Covenant

Fri, 27 May 2016 13:29:10 -0400

In episode 28, your hosts Rob and Bob, along with special guest Melodie McKenzie, discuss the Abrahamic Covenant.

Who is Abram? Or is it Abraham? Why is he so important in the Bible, both in the Old and New Testament? Why did God choose Abraham? What is the Abrahamic Covenant? And what is Genesis 15 all about? What’s a self-maledictory oath? And just what is the Christian Hokey-Pokey? You find out on this episode with a special song by Rob and Melodie! (wait for it…around the 40:20 mark)

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 5

Fri, 20 May 2016 09:00:15 -0400

In episode 27, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up the discussion of Dispensationalism. In picking up our discussion of Dispensational Theology once again, we discuss the fourth dispensation known as “The Dispensation of Promise.”

What is the Dispensation of Promise? How does it relate to the Patriarchs? How does it relate to the Abrahamic Covenant?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 4

Fri, 13 May 2016 13:37:25 -0400

In episode 26, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up the discussion of Dispensationalism. Today we discuss the nature of a dispensation and the first three dispensations of Dispensational Theology and some of the continuing differences with Covenant Theology.

What is a dispensation? What makes a dispensation? What is the nature of a dispensation? Does it differ from a covenant? Is it historical? What is the Dispensation of Innocence? What is the Dispensation of Conscience? What is the Dispensation of Human Government?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 3

Sat, 07 May 2016 10:50:34 -0400

In episode 25, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up our discussion of Dispensationalism. Today we discuss the hermeneutics of Dispensational Theology and some of the differences with Covenant Theology.

What is hermeneutics? How do Dispensationalist interpret the Bible? How does that differ from Covenant Theology? How do we misunderstand Dispensationalism? How do Dispensationalists misunderstand those who call themselves Reformed? Why do we continue to misunderstand each other?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism – Part 2

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 09:00:46 -0400

In episode 24, your hosts Rob and Bob, pick up our discussion of Dispensationalism. Today we review of Dispensationalism.

What are the origins of Dispensationalism? Who are some of the key figures for this origin story? From where did the popular Dispensationalism we today come? How do we misunderstand Dispensationalism? How do Dispensationalists misunderstand those who call themselves Reformed? Why do we continue to misunderstand each other?

We’ll discuss these and other related questions in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Tower of Babel

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:00:32 -0400

In episode 23, your hosts Rob McKenzie, Bob Tarullo, and special guest host, Melodie McKenzie, discuss the account of the Tower of Babel described in Genesis 11. Along with questions like, “What is the Tower of Babel?” “Where was the Tower of Babel?” and “What does the Tower of Babel mean?”

We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Dispensationalism — Part 1

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 20:35:41 -0400

In episode 22, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the subject of Dispensationalism. Today we begin a series of episodes on the subject of Dispensational Theology.

What is Dispensationalism? How does Dispensational Theology differ from covenantal theology? Are the differences important?

We’ll discuss these and other related topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Reading Biographies

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 09:00:15 -0400

In episode 21, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, with special guest, Melodie McKenzie, discuss reading biographies. What are the benefits of reading biographies? Which biographies would be helpful to read? What about Christian biographies? And, is reading a hobby?

We’ll discuss these and other related topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Melodie McKenzie, Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Regeneration

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:00:16 -0400

In episode 20, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo discuss chapter 3 of John’s Gospel asking questions like, Who is Nicodemus? What’s this conversation all about? What’s going on between between Nicodemus and Jesus? Why the dark? What is regeneration? What is “born again”?

We’ll discuss these and other related topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Who is Noah?

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:00:02 -0400

In episode 19, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, with special guest Melodie McKenzie, discuss questions like, Who is Noah? Why all the judgment? Is their any grace in this story?

We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

What is the Gospel?

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:00:53 -0400

In episode 18, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, with special guests Tim Karr and Melodie McKenzie, discuss questions like, What is the Gospel? Does the Gospel change? How important is it to know the Gospel?

We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Enoch’s Intimate Communion with God

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:00:58 -0400

On episode 17 we discuss the biblical character of Enoch asking questions like, Who is Enoch? What happened to him? What’s this walking with God all about? What he speak to the church today living in a fallen world? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Evangelism and the Insider Movement

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:16:28 -0400

On episode 16, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, What is the Insider Movement? What is Evangelism? What is Missions? Does the Gospel change one who believes on Christ? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Here’s a link to the interview referred to in this episode: Inside the Insider Movement

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Cain & Abel

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:00:54 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 15, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, What is the story of Cain and Abel about? Is really just about two brothers? Or is there more to it? And, what do these two brothers have to do with Christian today? We’ll discuss these and other related (and sometimes unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Christians in Society

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:13:26 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 14, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss questions like, “What should Christian expect from the society they live within? Should coffee houses cater to Christian’s at Christmas-time with special cups? Is that what we should expect? We’ll discuss these and other related (unrelated) topics in this episode of Theology Simply Profound

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Total Depravity

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 04:00:18 -0400

On episode 13, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the doctrine of Total Depravity and how this important teaching of Scripture relates to you.

Theology Simply Profound is a podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago where God powerfully speaks through his means of grace.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Creation and the Fall of Mankind in Adam

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:00:25 -0400

On episode 12, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the importance of the historic creation account and the fall of mankind in a historical Adam.

Music credit: pamelayork.com. Thank you, Pamela, for the use of your beautiful jazzy rendition of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” We encourage you check out her sight and buy some of her music.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Garden Mandates

Sat, 16 Jan 2016 03:05:57 -0400

On episode 11, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the Creation Ordinances or Garden Mandates and how they might carry over to living as new creatures in Christ

Music credit: pamelayork.com. Thank you, Pamela, for the use of your beautiful jazzy rendition of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” We encourage you check out her sight and buy some of her music.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Creation of Man

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 22:14:29 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 9, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the topic of Man’s Creation. Why did God create man? Was God lonely? Did God create man?

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Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 21:32:53 -0400

On episode 10, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the question that has recently become popular in the news and blogosphere, “Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?” We encourage you to also read Kevin DeYoung’s brief post on this subject, “Thinking Theologically About Islam”

Theology Simply Profound is a podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Music credit: www.pamelayork.com. Thank you Pamela for the use of your beautiful jazzy rendition of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” We encourage you check out her sight and buy some of her music.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Creation, Man, & the New Creation

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:00:12 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 8, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the topic of Creation. Why is Creation important? What is Creation’s relationship to man? What is Creation’s relationship to God? What is the Creation’s relationship to the New Creation?

We discuss these and other questions on this episode of Theology Simply Profound

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Why We Worship When We Worship

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 10:00:31 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians will discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 7, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the topic of worship once again. Why do we worship when we worship? That is to ask, why worship on Sunday and not Saturday or any other day of the week for that matter? Why do we even gather together with other Christians for worship?

We discuss these and other questions on this episode of Theology Simply Profound.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Song & Singing in Public Worship

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 20:26:54 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians will discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 6, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the topic of song and singing in public worship.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

Preaching and Its Place in Worship

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 19:52:10 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians will discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 5, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the topic of preaching and it’s place in the midst of a worship service, as well as a few rabbit trails.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

How We Worship God, Is it Important?

Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:00:38 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians will discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 4, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss how Christians are to worship God, specifically related to the regulative principle of worship, as well as a few rabbit trails.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

What is “Theology Simply Profound”?

Fri, 29 May 2015 09:00:20 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 003, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss this new podcast thing called “Theology Simply Profound.” What is it? Why are we doing it? We are also discuss how to talk about God and the Bible and some of the struggles we all face in doing so.

Participants: Rob McKenzie, Robert Tarullo

The Bible: Authority, Sufficiency, Infallibility, & the Christian Lif

Fri, 08 May 2015 00:40:49 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians discuss the profound things of God.

On episode 002, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss the Bible, it’s message, authority, sufficiency, infallibility, and how these aspects of the Bible help Christian in their every day life and walk.

To Glorify & Enjoy God!

Fri, 01 May 2015 01:56:59 -0400

Welcome to Theology Simply Profound: a Podcast of Westminster Presbyterian Church, an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, serving the western suburbs of Chicago.

Theology Simply Profound is where simple Christians will discuss the profound things of God.

On this inaugural episode, your hosts Rob McKenzie and Bob Tarullo, discuss how believers glorify and enjoy God.