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August 19, 20243.40 Pierce Taylor Hibbs • Reading • "Can You Understand a Kangaroo Without a Bible? Why I Hold a Revelational Epistemology"
Nothing exists outside of the lordship of Jesus Christ, and this includes even our own knowledge of the world.

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“Can You Understand a Kangaroo Without a Bible? Why I Hold a Revelational Epistemology” – Pierce Taylor Hibbs

“World through Word: Towards a Linguistic Ontology” – Pierce Taylor Hibbs

“As Far As Curse is Found: Nature and Grace in Herman Bavinck” – Daniel Ragusa

“Ep. 09 – James DOleal: Revelational Epistemology, Why It’s Problematic and Some Implications” – Coffee House Sessions

“Nature & Scripture” – Cornelius Van Til

PierceTaylorHibbs.com

Theme of the Month: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

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Books to Read
The Speaking Trinity & His Worded World – Pierce Taylor Hibbs

Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard Muller

Reformed Dogmatics: A System of Christian Theology – Geerhardus Vos

Common Grace and the Gospel – Cornelius Van TIl

A Christian Theory of Knowledge – Cornelius Van Til

An Introduction to Systematic Theology – Cornelius Van Til

The Defense of the Faith – Cornelius Van Til

Redeeming Philosophy: A God-Centered Approach to the Big Questions – Vern Poythress

The Mystery of the Trinity – Vern Poythress

A History of Western Philosophy and Theology – John M. Frame

Word & Spirit: Selected Writings in Biblical and Systematic Theology – Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Physics – Aristotle

Nicomachean Ethics - Aristotle
54 min
August 12, 20243.39 Robert Lyon, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "What is Christian Platonism?"
Listen as Robert Lyon joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his two-part longform essay "What is Christian Platonism?"

Timestamps
00:46 – Intro

04:08 – Robert Lyon’s Background

05:06 – The Lay of the Land of Christian Platonism in the Academic World

11:34 – Who are the Main Advocates of Christian Platonism?

13:04 – What is a Metaphysic and How Do We Understand It?

14:16 – Other Terms Important to Understand in This Conversation

18:42 – What is Platonism as a System of Thought?

25:26 – What is the ‘Great Tradition’ that Craig Carter is Speaking of?

29:53 – The Doctrine of ‘Ur Platonism’

35:15 – ‘Ur Platonism’ is a Reduced Form of Platonism

39:32 – The Idea of Sacramental Ontology

41:17 – The Loss of Creator and Creature Distinction & Participatory Language

43:58 – Do Christian Platonists Pick Up More Catholic Ways of Reading the Bible?

47:40 – What is a Positive Construction of Ontology that We Can Begin to Mine From the Biblical Canon?

52:07 – How the Protestant Reformers Were Eclectic When Looking Toward the Early Church

56:09 – Final Thoughts from Robert Lyon & Dr. Wellum

1:00:35 - Outro
Resources to Click
“What is Christian Platonism? (Part 2): A Preliminary Critique”– Robert Lyon

“What is Christian Platonism? (Part 1): An Introduction in Three Steps” – Robert Lyon

“False Equivalence: The Problem with Unreasonable Comparisons” – Itamar Shatz

“False Dilemmas and False Dichotomies: What They Are and How to Respond to Them” – Itamar Shatz

“Why Should We Affirm Christian Platonism? Historical and Systemic Reasons” – Craig A. Carter

““Christian Platonism” and Christological Interpretation: A Response to Craig A. Carter, Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition” – Daniel J. Treier

“On Classical Christian Platonism: A Philosopher’s Reply to Carter” – Paul M. Gould

“Which Plato? Whose Platonism? Summarizing the Christian Platonism Symposium” – Jordan Steffaniak

“First Principles” – Matthew Barrett

The Trinitarian Theology of Thomas Aquinas – Lane Tipton

Theme of the Month: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

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Books to Read
Plato (Great Thinkers) – David Talcott

The Metaphysics - Aristotle

Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry – Hans Boersma

Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Pre-Modern Exegesis – Craig A. Carter

Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics: The Rise and Development of Reformed Orthodoxy, ca. 1520 to ca. 1725 – Richard A. Muller

“The One and the Trinity,” in Christian Platonism: A History – Alexander J.B. Hampton & John Peter Kenney

Contemplating God with the Great Tradition: Recovering Trinitarian Classical Theism – Craig A. Carter

The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture – Iain Provan

Systematic Theology: From Canon to Concept (Volume 1) – Stephen J. Wellum

Four Views on Christian Metaphysics - ed. Timothy M. Mosteller

Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard Muller
1 hr 2 min
August 07, 20243.38 Robert Lyon • Reading • "What is Christian Platonism? (Part 2): A Preliminary Critique
Having examined what Christian Platonism is in Part One, we turn now to an assessment of this system.

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“What is Christian Platonism? (Part 2): A Preliminary Critique”– Robert Lyon

“What is Christian Platonism? (Part 1): An Introduction in Three Steps” – Robert Lyon

“False Equivalence: The Problem with Unreasonable Comparisons” – Itamar Shatz

“False Dilemmas and False Dichotomies: What They Are and How to Respond to Them” – Itamar Shatz

“Why Should We Affirm Christian Platonism? Historical and Systemic Reasons” – Craig A. Carter

““Christian Platonism” and Christological Interpretation: A Response to Craig A. Carter, Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition” – Daniel J. Treier

“On Classical Christian Platonism: A Philosopher’s Reply to Carter” – Paul M. Gould

“Which Plato? Whose Platonism? Summarizing the Christian Platonism Symposium” – Jordan Steffaniak

“First Principles” – Matthew Barrett

The Trinitarian Theology of Thomas Aquinas – Lane Tipton

Theme of the Month: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

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Books to Read
Plato (Great Thinkers) – David Talcott

The Metaphysics - Aristotle

Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry – Hans Boersma

Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Pre-Modern Exegesis – Craig A. Carter

Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics: The Rise and Development of Reformed Orthodoxy, ca. 1520 to ca. 1725 – Richard A. Muller

“The One and the Trinity,” in Christian Platonism: A History – Alexander J.B. Hampton & John Peter Kenney

Contemplating God with the Great Tradition: Recovering Trinitarian Classical Theism – Craig A. Carter

The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture – Iain Provan

Systematic Theology: From Canon to Concept (Volume 1) – Stephen J. Wellum

Four Views on Christian Metaphysics - ed. Timothy M. Mosteller

Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments – Geerhardus Vos
38 min
August 05, 20243.37 Robert Lyon • Reading • "What is Christian Platonism? (Part 1): An Introduction in Three Steps
What is Christian Platonism and where did it come from? Answers to these questions and more lie ahead.

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“What is Christian Platonism? (Part 1): An Introduction in Three Steps” – Robert Lyon

The Nicene Creed

The Chalcedonian Creed

“Fear and Trembling (Selections)” – Soren Kierkegaard

“Duns Scotus: His Historical and Contemporary Significance” – Catherine Pickstock

“The Doctrine of Univocity is True and Salutary” – Thomas Williams

“First Principles” – Matthew Barrett

Theme of the Month: Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts

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Books to Read
Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Pre-Modern Exegesis – Craig A. Carter

Five Things Theologians Wish Biblical Scholars Knew – Hans Boersma & Scot McKnight

Christian Platonism: A History – Alexander J.B. Hampton

“Christian Metaphysics and Platonism,” in Four Views on Christian Metaphysics - ed. Timothy M. Mosteller

Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction – Stephen Mumford

Heavenly Participation: The Weaving of a Sacramental Tapestry – Hans Boersma

Participatory Biblical Exegesis: A Theology of Biblical Interpretation – Matthew Levering

The Theological Origins of Modernity – Michael Allen Gillespie

The Consequences of Ideas: Understanding the Concepts That Shape Our World – R.C. Sproul

Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction – Edward Feser

Theology and Social Theory, 2nd Edition – John Milbank

Ordered By Love: An Introduction to John Duns Scotus – Thomas Williams

Ecco Homo – Friedrich Nietzsche

“Will the Real Plato Please Stand Up? Participation versus Incarnation,” by James K.A. Smith in Radical Orthodoxy and the Reformed Tradition: Creation, Covenant, and Participation – eds. James K.A. Smith & James H. Olthuis

From Plato to Platonism – Lloyd P. Gerson

Phaedo – Plato

Praise Seeking Understanding: Reading the Psalms with Augustine – Jason Byassee
38 min
July 29, 20243.36 Matthew Emadi, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "The Kingdom of God in Hebrews"
Listen as Matthew Emadi joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss his longform essay "The Kingdom of God in Hebrews."

Timestamps
00:50 – Intro

03:00 – Matt Emadi’s Background

05:56 – Psalm 110, Melchizedek, & Mormonism

09:26 – How is Melchizedek Portrayed in a Biblical-Theological Framework?

12:37 – Matt Emadi’s Further Thoughts on Melchizedek

16:42 – Adam and Melchizedek

20:03 – What Place Does Kingship Have in Hebrews?

22:44 – The Psalms Applied to Jesus in Hebrews 1-4

27:52 – How Does 2 Samuel 7 Help Us to Understand the Davidic Son in the Book of Hebrews?

34:17 – Angels in Hebrews

39:48 – Jesus’ Priestly Work In His Active & Passive Obedience

43:39 – The Relationship Between Kingdom and the New Covenant in Hebrews

46:10 – An Unshakeable Kingdom

48:14 – How Should Hebrews Shape Our Eschatology?

56:39 – Preaching from Hebrews

59:10 – Final Encouragement from Hebrews

1:00:15 - Outro
Resources to Click
“The Kingdom of God In Hebrews” – Matt Emadi

“The Land Promise in Hebrews” – Matt Emadi

Salt Lake School of Theology

“The Kingdom of God: A Bibliography of 20th Century Research” – Leslaw Chrupcala

“Hearing God Right: A Closer Look at Hebrews 1:5” – Jim Dernell

Theme of the Month: Getting Into the Book of Hebrews

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Books to Read
The Royal Priest: Psalm 110 in Biblical Theology (NSBT) – Matt Emadi

The Kingdom of God (Theology in Community Series) – eds. Christopher Morgan, Robert A. Peterson & Bruce K. Waltke

Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching– Graeme Goldsworthy

The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical Theology – Jeremy Treat

Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants (Second Edition) – Peter J. Gentry & Stephen J. Wellum

The Paradox of Sonship: Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews – R.B. Jamieson

Jesus the Son of God: A Christological Title Often Overlooked, Sometimes Misunderstood, and Currently Disputed– D.A. Carson

“One Who Is Son: Theological Reflections on the Exordium to the Epistle to the Hebrews,” in The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology, ed. Richard Bauckham & Daniel R. Driver, et. al
1 hr 2 min
July 26, 20243.35 James White, David Schrock, Steven Wellum • Interview • "The Newness of the New Covenant"
Listen as James White joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to discuss the new covenant in the book of Hebrews.

Timestamps
00:32 – Intro

03:07 – The Genesis of Dr. White’s Articles on the New Covenant

09:28 – Responding to Paedobaptist Arguments

10:50 – Taking The Covenantal Argument for Credo-Baptism

13:13 – What is ‘New’ about the New Covenant?

17:44 – Inconsistency of Calvin and the Westminster Confession of Faith on Baptism

20:41 – Acts 2:38 and the Reformational Thinking

26:45 – How the Bible Unfolds Towards the New Covenant

33:47 – The Now and Not Yet of the New Covenant

37:38 – Particular Redemption and The New Covenant

41:45 – The Interceding Work of Christ

45:04 – Those Who Deny Particular Redemption

46:51 – How the Old Testament Saints are Saved

51:46 – The Covenant of Grace

54:45 – Old Testament Saints and the New Covenant

1:00:28 - Outro
Resources to Click
“The Newness of the New Covenant Part 1” – James R. White

“The Newness of the New Covenant Part 2” – James R. White

“The Baptism Debate: James White vs. Gregg Strawbridge”

“The Baptism Debate: James White vs. Bill Shisko”

“Who’s In, Who’s Out? The Presbyterian vs. Reformed Baptist Debate on the Covenant of Grace: Eric Jaeger vs. Zach Lautensclager” – Apologia Utah

The Dividing Line Podcast

Alpha & Omega Ministries

Apologia Church Phoenix, AZ

Theme of the Month: Getting Into the Book of Hebrews

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Books to Read
Believers Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ – eds. Shawn Wright & Thomas Schreiner

The Roman Catholic Controversy – James R. White

Institutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin, eds. John T. McNeill & Ford Lewis Battles

The Atonement and Intercession of Christ – William Symington

From Heaven He Came and Sought Her – eds. Jonathan and David Gibson
1 hr 2 min
July 24, 20243.34 Thomas R. Schreiner, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews"
In this podcast interview, Dr. Thomas Schreiner joins David Schrock and Stephen Wellum to introduce us to the book of Hebrews and its major themes.

Timestamps
00:49 – Intro

02:28 – Why a Month on Hebrews?

04:25 – How Dr. Schreiner’s Commentary Came to Be

06:34 – How Hebrews Shaped or Clarified Things for Dr. Schreiner

08:29 – Who’s the Audience, What’s the Aim, and Who’s the Author?

12:04 – Tension found Between Practice of Paul and the Claims of Hebrews?

16:14 – Temptations for Judaizing Christians in a Roman World

17:52 – How Does Hebrews Inform Dr. Wellum’s Christology?

20:41 – Reading the Old Testament Eschatologically, Typologically, and Spatially

22:14 – Prophet, Priest, King and… Son?

27:39 – Jesus as a Melchizedekian Priest

33:36 – The Warning Passages in Hebrews

38:23 – “Christians” Who Apostatize and Lose Salvation?

43:56 – Understanding the Sabbath

46:47 – Joshua Giving Rest and Reading Redemptive Historically

50:43 – How Does Understanding Hebrews’ View of Rest Impact our Worship on the Lord’s Day?

58:56 – Helpful Resources On Hebrews

1:02:39 - Outro
Resources to Click
“An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews” – Thomas R. Schreiner

“Typology of Types: Typology in Dialogue” – Benajmin J. Ribbens

Theme of the Month: Getting Into the Book of Hebrews

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Books to Read
Hebrews: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary – Thomas R. Schreiner

The Race Set Before Us: A Biblical Theology of Perseverance – Thomas R. Schreiner & Ardel Caneday

“Goodbye and Hello: The Sabbath Command for New Covenant Believers” by Thomas R. Schreiner in Progressive Covenantalism – eds. Brent Parker & Stephen J. Wellum

A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews (ECBC) - Philip Hughes

The Epistle to the Hebrews (NICNT) – Gareth Lee Cockerill

Hebrews (NIVAC) – George H. Guthrie

Hebrews 1-8, Vol. 47A (WBC) – William Lane

Hebrews 9-13, Vol. 47B (WBC) – William Lane

Hebrews: A Call to Commitment – William Lane

The Epistle to the Hebrews (ECBC) – F.F. Bruce

The Letter to the Hebrews (PNTC) - Sigurd Grindheim

Bound For the Promised Land (NSBT) – Oren Martin

Cosmology and Eschatology in Hebrews: The Settings of the Sacrifice (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series) – Kenneth L. Schenck

Allegory Transformed: The Appropriation of Philonic Hermeneutics in the Letters to the Hebrews – Stefan N. Svendsen

Joshua Typology in the New Testament – Richard Ounsworth

Hermeneutical Foundations of Hebrews: A Study in the Validity of the Epistle’s Interpretation of Some Core Citations from the Psalms – Dale F. Leschert

Deuteronomy and Exhortation in Hebrews: A Study in Narrative Re-presentation – David M. Allen

“The Eschatology of Hebrews: As Understood Within a Cultic Setting,” by Gert J. Steyn in Eschatology of the New Testament and Some Related Documents – Jan G. Van Der Watt

The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology – eds. Richard Bauckham, Daniel R. Driver, et al.

Cosmology and New Testament Theology – eds. Jonathan T. Pennington & Sean M. McDonough

A Cloud of Witnesses: The Theology of Hebrews in its Ancient Contexts – eds. Richard Bauckham, Daniel Driver, Trevor Hart, & Nathan MacDonald
1 hr 5 min
July 19, 20243.33 Matthew Emadi • Reading • "The Kingdom of God in Hebrews"
The kingdom of God is foundational to the storyline of the Bible. Throughout Scripture, God is working to establish his rule over his people in his place. The book of Hebrews shows us that this kingdom has finally been brought about with the reign of our resurrected king.

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“The Kingdom of God In Hebrews” – Matt Emadi

“The Kingdom of God: A Bibliography of 20th Century Research” – Leslaw Chrupcala

“Hearing God Right: A Closer Look at Hebrews 1:5” – Jim Dernell

Theme of the Month: Getting Into the Book of Hebrews

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Books to Read
The Royal Priest: Psalm 110 in Biblical Theology (NSBT) – Matt Emadi

The Kingdom of God (Theology in Community Series) – eds. Christopher Morgan, Robert A. Peterson & Bruce K. Waltke

Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching – Graeme Goldsworthy

The Crucified King: Atonement and Kingdom in Biblical Theology – Jeremy Treat

Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants (Second Edition) – Peter J. Gentry & Stephen J. Wellum

The Paradox of Sonship: Christology in the Epistle to the Hebrews – R.B. Jamieson

Jesus the Son of God: A Christological Title Often Overlooked, Sometimes Misunderstood, and Currently Disputed – D.A. Carson

“One Who Is Son: Theological Reflections on the Exordium to the Epistle to the Hebrews,” in The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology, ed. Richard Bauckham & Daniel R. Driver, et. al
38 min
July 01, 20243.32 Louis Markos • Reading • "Brave New World: A Warning Without Hope"
Published in 1932, Aldous Huxley's famous novel has proved quite prophetic regarding several dark realities in our day. Yet, his tale is not the whole story, for Christ still reigns in this brave new world.

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Theme of the Month: Great Books Throughout the Ages

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Brave New World – Aldous Huxley

Amusing Ourselves to Death – Neil Postman

Between Heaven and Hell: A Dialog Somewhere Beyond Death with John F. Kennedy, C.S. Lewis, & Aldous Huxley – Peter Kreeft
20 min
June 25, 20243.31 David Schrock • Reading • "ENCORE: Reformed and Reforming the SBC: Christ Over the Law Amendment"
What is the next step for conservative SBC churches in light of the Law Amendment falling around 5% short of the needed votes?

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“Encore: Reformed and Reforming the SBC: Christ Over the Law Amendment” – David Schrock

Mike Law’s Statement to Southern Baptists

“The SBC Isn’t Drifting Its Being Steered: A Sober-Minded Response to Emotional Sabotage” – Michael Carlino

“How Many Female Pastors Are in the SBC?” – Kevin McClure

Chocolate Knox’s Synopsis of Gary North’s Crossed Fingers: How the Liberals Captured the Presbyterian Church

“Is the SBC for Sale? How Progressive Money and Influence is Subverting the SBC” – Megan Basham

Theme of the Month: Great Books Throughout the Ages

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Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded Truth for a Leftist Agenda – Megan Basham

Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce - John Piper
30 min

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Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform…