Cincy Reformed Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Brandon gives a devotional from Song of Songs 2:15. 

For more information, see: 

Sermon on Song 2:15 by Ian Duguid 

Song of Songs (Reformed Commentary) by Ian Duguid

In this episode, Pastor Zac explains the role of gratitude in the Christian life. 

For more information, see: 

Heidelberg Catechism 

It is so comforting that God cares for the next generation, and they are in His mighty hands. Even when we fail, God is faithful to His covenant promises. But that doesn't mean we don't have a lot of work to do. Judges 2:10 recounts a sad story when "there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel." How could this happen? How could they forget about creation, Adam and Eve, Abraham, and the Exodus event? But it did happen. As yearly statistics warn of the religious decline in the next generation, Judges 2:10 becomes a stark warning. In this episode, Pastor Brandon discusses how to equip the next generation. 

For Pastor Brandon's favorite Apologetics books, see: 

8th Grade - Know Why You Believe by K. Scott Oliphint 

9th Grade - Why Should I Believe Christianity? by James Anderson 

10th Grade - The Ultimate Proof of Creation by Jason Lisle 

11th Grade - Covenantal Apologetics: Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith by K. Scott Oliphint & Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach by Vern Poythress (chapters 1-3, 11-23)

12th Grade - Christian Apologetics by Cornelius Van Til & Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael Kruger 

Also: from 8th grade to 12th grade read this book with your child to help him or her to navigate and critique other forms of thought: A History of Western Philosophy and Theology by John Frame. This book will help them understand the aforementioned books and will go along nicely with them. 

In this episode, Pastor Zac continues the series on Amillennialism, speaking here of the two ages found in Scripture. 

For more information, see: 

Musings on Amillennialism - Part 1 by Pastor Brandon 

A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger

Notes: 

Biblical Texts Which Speak of “This Age”

in nature. These references are clearly describing the future eschatological state of believers (and non-

The Line of “Demarcation” Between the Two Ages

What is Amillennialism? If you were asked to define it, where would you start? In this episode, Pastor Brandon gives some overarching contours for understanding the Amillennial position. 

For more information from the Amillennialist Perspective, see: 

Critical Questions of Postmillennialism by Cincy Reformed

Understanding Revelation 20:1-15 - The Millennial Reign of Christ and the Binding of Satan by Cincy Reformed 

Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. 

Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale 

Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips 

Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke

The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress

A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger

Amillennialism by Anthony Hoekema  

Amillennialism - Part 1 by Robert Strimple 

Amillennialism - Part 2 by Robert Strimple 

The Great Hope of Amillennialism by Pierce Taylor Hibbs 

Theonomy: A Reformed Critique ed. by William Barker and W. Robert Godfrey

Revelation (Gospel Coalition) by G.K. Beale and Thomas Schreiner  

The Gospel and Eschatology by Westminster Faculty 

In this devotional, Pastor Zac clarifies the nature of a sacrament. Too often people conceive of sacraments like a bare memorial akin to a photo album. But is that what the Bible teaches?

For more information, see:

The Lord's Supper: Answers to Common Questions by Keith Mathison 

The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace: More Than Just a Memory by Richard Barcellos 

Reformed Dogmatics (Vol. 5) by Geerhardus Vos 

Between Wittenberg and Geneva: Lutheran and Reformed Theology in Conversation (ch. 7) by Robert Kolb and Carl Trueman 

The Lord's Supper and the Popish Mass by Cornelius Venema 

The Lord's Supper by Thomas Watson  

In this episode, Pastor Brandon unpacks Ephesians 5:15-21:

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Also see Colossians 3:12-17:

Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Sources used and/or recommended, see:

In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.

The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson 

Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by G.K. Beale 

How does a church plant differ from an established church? What preparation goes into church planting? What are some tips for people joining a church plant? In this episode, Pastor Brandon interviews Pastor Zac on his church planting experience. 

For more information, see: 

How to Plant a Reformed Church by URCNA

How to Plant a Reformed Church by URCNA (online version)

Planting, Watering, Growing: Planting Confessionally Reformed Churches in the 21st Century by Daniel Hyde and Shane Lems 

Welcome to a Reformed Church: A Guide for Pilgrims by Daniel Hyde 

The Ordinary Means of Growth by Ligon Duncan 

According to the Bible, "Pride goes before destruction" (Prov. 16:18), "When pride comes, then comes disgrace" (Prov. 11:2), "The Lord tears down the house of the proud" (Prov.15:25), "The pride of your heart has deceived you" (Obad. 1:3), and “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (Jas. 4:6). If Pride is one of those root sins that give rise to many other sins, how can we fight the sin of pride? 

For more information, see: 

From Pride to Humility by Stuart Scott 

The Absurdity of Pride by Ed Welch 

A Heart Full of Pride by Max Benfer

I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? by Ed Welch 

According to the Bible, "Pride goes before destruction" (Prov. 16:18), "When pride comes, then comes disgrace" (Prov. 11:2), "The Lord tears down the house of the proud" (Prov.15:25), "The pride of your heart has deceived you" (Obad. 1:3), and “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (Jas. 4:6). If Pride is one of those root sins that give rise to many other sins, how can we fight the sin of pride? 

For more information, see: 

From Pride to Humility by Stuart Scott 

The Absurdity of Pride by Ed Welch 

A Heart Full of Pride by Max Benfer

I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? by Ed Welch