Christ the Center

By Reformed Forum

Christ the Center is an audio program centered on Christian reformed theology. In each episode a group of informed panelists discuss important issues and stimulate listeners to critical thinking and a... more

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The podcast currently has 1,005 episodes available.

Christ the Center episodes:

February 22, 2008The Spirituality of the Church
In this episode the panel covers the spirituality of the church – its history and its bearing on diaconal ministries, humanitarian efforts, and church/state relations.
Panel Members
Jim Cassidy
Jeff Waddington
Camden Bucey

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
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1h 15min
February 15, 2008Choosing a Commentary
The panel builds on the previous discussion regarding building a theological library by discussing the principles involved in choosing commentaries as well as suggesting a number of commentaries for your library.
Panel Members
Jeff Waddington
Jim Cassidy
Camden Bucey

Links
Westminster Bookstore
Christian Book Distributors
Solid Ground Books
Banner of Truth Trust
Logos Bible Software
Commentaries to Avoid Like the Bubonic Plague
NWTS Commentaries
Desiring God Recommended Commentaries
Commentaries for The Whole Bible

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
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1h
February 08, 2008Building a Theological Library, Part 2
Part two of a panel discussion on the importance of books and building a theological library.
General mindset
Books are more important than your television. Read Amusing Ourselves to Death (no, there’s not a video version on youtube).
When you hear of a great book that you would like to read, put it on a wishlist. The next time you have a handful of books on your list and can spare the money, buy them.

Building a general library
You don’t want to waste your money
Bigger isn’t necessarily better

Why build a library?
This might be the only theological library you have access to.
As a pastor, your congregation will probably be asking you to borrow books.
You’ll have something to pass on to your children.

Types of books to get
Average churchgoer
Elder/deacon/well-informed church member
Pastor
Commentaries – check out Longman and Carson’s commentary surveys
Build with the classics, not the trendy, e.g. Get James Bannerman’s The Church of Christ before you get Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Church (if you must get it all)

Scholar (you should call in and tell us)

Where to buy
Abebooks
used.addall.com
Amazon.com (use our links, help pay our web hosting fees)
wtsbooks.com
Credo Books
eBay / half.com

Panel Members
Jim Cassidy
Jeff Waddington
Camden Bucey

Links
Green Baggins
Against Heresies
Christianity: Doctrine and Ethics
Heidelblog
Building Old School Churches
Ligonier Recommended Commentaries
Westminster Recommended Reading List
Abe Books
AddAll Used Book Search
LibraryThing
Book Jacket Covers

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
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48min
February 01, 2008Building a Theological Library, Part 1
Part one of a panel discussion on the importance of books and building a theological library. The panel begins by discussing the book medium and its importance and then moves to general principles in building a library. Part one concludes with book recommendations for the theological encyclopedia.
General mindset
Books are more important than your television. Read Amusing Ourselves to Death (no, there’s not a video version on youtube).
When you hear of a great book that you would like to read, put it on a wishlist. The next time you have a handful of books on your list and can spare the money, buy them.

Building a general library
You don’t want to waste your money
Bigger isn’t necessarily better

Why build a library?
This might be the only theological library you have access to.
As a pastor, your congregation will probably be asking you to borrow books.
You’ll have something to pass on to your children.

Types of books to get
Average churchgoer
Elder/deacon/well-informed church member
Pastor
Commentaries – check out Longman and Carson’s commentary surveys
Build with the classics, not the trendy, e.g. Get James Bannerman’s The Church of Christ before you get Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Church (if you must get it all)

Scholar (you should call in and tell us)

Where to buy
Abebooks
used.addall.com
Amazon.com (use our links, help pay our web hosting fees)
wtsbooks.com
Credo Books
eBay / half.com

Panel Members
Jim Cassidy
Jeff Waddington
Camden Bucey

Links
Green Baggins
Against Heresies
Christianity: Doctrine and Ethics
Heidelblog
Building Old School Churches
Ligonier Recommended Commentaries
Westminster Recommended Reading List
Abe Books
AddAll Used Book Search
LibraryThing
Book Jacket Covers

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
...more
54min
January 25, 2008The New Testament’s Use of the Old Testament
This inaugural episode of Christ the Center addresses the theological issues that arise from the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament. The panel members give a brief introduction to the major issues and point listeners to a number of helpful publications on the subject.
Panel Members
Jim Cassidy
Jeff Waddington
Camden Bucey

Links
D.A. Carson on the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament:
Lecture 1
Lecture 2
Lecture 3

Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy
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1h 13min

FAQs about Christ the Center:

How many episodes does Christ the Center have?

The podcast currently has 1,005 episodes available.

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