Everyday Theology

There are many believers who have never read the prophet Zepheniah's words. However, this minor prophet has a wonderful word for us in this Advent season! 

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In this first Advent episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the hope found in John 1:14 about God becoming a man for us. 

In this episode, Ben and Dustin dive a bit deeper into the justification topic regarding other theologians' understandings of Paul and his theology of justification by faith. Often, this is called the "New Perspectives on Paul," however we find some errors within its bounds. 

Links for "The New Perspectives":

Paul and Palestinian Judaism - E.P. Sanders

Paul and the Faithfulness of God - N.T. Wright

Links for Traditional Approach to Justification:

Reading Paul with The Reformers - Stephen Chester

Faith Alone - Thomas R. Schreiner

In this episode of Everyday Theology, Ben and Dustin discuss the necessity of renewing the future by retrieving the past. What is the necessity of creeds and confessions in the Church today? What is the purpose of connecting with Christianity's past? All of this and more are discussed in this episode! 

Links: 

Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals - Gavin Ortlund

Arminian and Baptist - J. Matthew Pinson

In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss the non-negotiables of Christian proclamation. Lots is lost whenever these elements are neglected in sermon development and delivery.

In Romans and Galatians, Paul gives some very specific language about a believer's justification before God. In this episode, Ben and Dustin discuss justification and the different perspectives on it.

In your own Bible study, do you find yourself in slumps from time to time trying to figure out the meaning of a particular text? In this episode, Dustin and Ben discuss helpful ways to study the Bible! 

In this episode, Ben and Dustin follow up on the "Delighting in the Bible" episode and speak to the topic of how to know you are a Christian. What is it that can one can see in your life to confirm your salvation? Ultimately, this question is answered by the believer's sanctification. This episode gives ordinary, everyday believers hope for progressing in growth in Christ. 

Books mentioned:

"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" - Donald Whitney

"10 Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health" - Donald Whitney

"The Expulsive Power of New Affections" - Thomas Chalmers

"The Pursuit of Holiness" - Jerry Bridges

"Celebration of Discipline" - Richard J. Foster

"Expository Preparation" - Benjamin G. Campbell

"Before You Open Your Bible" - Matt Smethurst

"How to Eat Your Bible" - Nate Pickowicz

In this episode, Dustin and Ben discuss some practical principles for how everyday believers can delight in the Bible.

In this episode, Ben and Dustin grapple through the Reformed Arminian position of assurance of salvation.

To see Ben's presentation at the 2021 Theological Symposium, click here!