Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Ligon Duncan to talk about everything from catechism to baptism and more.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What doctrinal, historical, cultural, or philosophical issues have your attention right now?
• How helpful can confessionalism be in an age where a church can be divided over cultural issues?
• Can we talk about catechism for a bit? For Presbyterians in your spheres, is catechesis still important? How does it work itself out in the homes and churches of Presbyterian families?
• How should we think about catechizing our children into distinctly christian beliefs and orthodoxy?
• Talk to me about baptizing babies. What am I missing? Is this just a natural outgrowth of covenantal theology? Are we, those who want to embrace a covenantal perspective but not baptize children, the inconsistent ones?

Helpful Definitions:

• Ecclesiology: The doctrine of the church.
• Sacramentum: The epaulet or badge that would be worn on a Roman army officer's uniform. An oath taken by a Roman military officer. 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Ligon Duncan is the Chancellor of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology. And has authored, co-authored, contributed, or edited more than 35 books.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Acts 2, Genesis 17
• “Trinity, Revelation, and Reading” by Scott Swain
• “Grounded in Heaven” by Michael Allen
• “Reformed Catholicity” by Michael Allen
• “The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching” by St. Irenaeus
• New City Catechism
• “Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants” by Gentry and Wellum
• “God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology” by Gentry and Wellum
• “The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith” by Peter Masters
• Westminster Confession of Faith

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley answer questions from listeners. They cover topics like eternal subordination of the Son, the closed nature of the canon and more.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Eternal Subordination of the Son and Complementarian Theology: Let’s talk.
• How do we defend the closed nature of the canon?
• What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:15 -- “women are saved through childbearing?”
• The doctrine of justification: reformed view v.s. NT Wright’s position?
• What did Jesus do in the three days between his death and resurrection?
• Why do women no longer cover their hair in worship? (Cor. 11:2-16)
• Does prayer change God’s mind?
• How do you define what is theologically essential?
• Per our episode on kid theologians: Is it dangerous to say things like “Jesus loves you” to potentially unsaved kiddos?
• If you’re a lay person, thinking about formal theological training to help you lead as a lay person, how do you approach choosing a degree? Master of Arts? Theology? MDiv? Focus in apologetics? Theology? Biblical studies? There’s so many options it’s hard to know where to start.

Helpful Definitions:

• Eternal Functional Subordination of the Son: A position that subordinates the Son’s divine will to the Father’s divine will.
• Tritheism: Three different god’s with three different wills.
• Complementarianism: All humans, both male and female, have been created in God’s image. We share in dignity, power, authority, the mission of God; but men and women are not interchangeable; they are distinct.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Genesis 1-2, 1 Timothy 2:15, Acts 15, Galatians 2, 1 Corinthians 11:2-26
• TVC The Role of Women Short
• TVC The Role of Women Long
• Knowing Faith Episode #19 - Can You Trust Your Bible with Dr. Michael Kruger
• “Justification Reconsidered” by Stephen Westerholm

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JT, Jen and Kyle answer questions from listeners. They cover topics like eternal subordination of the Son, the closed nature of the canon and more.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley conclude their discussions of 1 and 2 Samuel as they discuss 2 Samuel 24.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• We are at the end of 2 Samuel...what’s the story so far?
• So, in 2 Sam. 24, we find out David can count….and God is angry about that...right? 
• Why does this matter?
• Isn’t this kind of an abrupt ending for 2 Samuel?
• What are some takeaways from 1-2 Samuel?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 2 Samuel 24, Psalm 20:7, 1 Chronicles 21:1, Genesis 50:20, 1 Kings, 2 Samuel 7, 2 Kings 25, 
• Knowing Faith Episode #25 - Providence, Sovereignty, Aseity—Oh My!
• 1 Samuel The Village Church
• 2 Samuel The Village Church

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Have you ever wondered what Jesus is currently doing? Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley share scripturally rooted thoughts about this question on Episode 46.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• In a previous episode, we talked about the ascension...but what was Jesus ascending to?
• What is Jesus doing right now?
• The present ministry of Jesus: When is it happening, where is it happening?
• How should this change the way we view prayer?
• Why is this work significant?

Helpful Definitions:

• Theopneustos (θεόπνευστος): God-Breathed
• Univocally: One-to-one correspondence between what is being said and what is happening.
• Equivocally: No correspondence between what is said and what is happening.
• Analogical: Expressing or implying analogy. The way the Bible is speaking is 100% truthful, accurate, inerrant, it's the inspired word of God but it is analogous to what is actually going on.
• Anthropomorphic: A way of expressing, in humanly understandable terms, something that is true.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Acts 28, 1 Timothy 3:16, Deuteronomy 18:14-22, Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 8, Hebrews, Hebrews 10, Ephesians 1:7-10, Revelation 21-22, Matthew 6:5-15
• Knowing Faith Episode #43 – And Don’t You Forget It: The Ascension of Jesus with Mason King
• “Salvation by Allegiance Alone” by Matthew Bates
• “The Letter to the Ephesians” by Peter O’Brien

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are back with more on 2 Samuel and how to read poems and songs in Scripture.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is the story so far?
• Is this a Psalm? Why is David singing? Is he a poet? Why is he expressing himself in this way?
• What are some weaknesses in how we often approach the Psalms?
• What are some of the attributes of God and his work that David magnifies?
• What does this teach us about tying in our story with God’s story?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 2 Samuel 22, 1 Samuel 2, Psalm 18, Exodus 20, Genesis 1:2, Revelation 21:1
• “The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness” by Tim Keller

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On this episode of Knowing Faith, Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley talk about something that’s been getting a lot of buzz: complementarianism. What does it mean and how can we practice this well within the church?

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is complementarianism?
• Why do we care about this doctrine?
• How should theological method play a role in the complementarianism discussion?
• What arguments are put forward in regards to trinitarianism? 
• Our views on complementarianism have to live in the tensions of scripture: What is New Testament preaching? How do we synthesize 1 Cor. 14 with 1 Tim. 2? What is the nature of authority?
• What offices of the church are available to men?
• What offices of the church are available to women?

Helpful Definitions:

• Complementarianism: All humans, both male and female, have been created in God’s image. We share in dignity, power, authority, the mission of God; but men and women are not interchangeable; they are distinct.
• Theological method: How do you appropriately draw conclusions from the bible. 
• Eternal functional subordination: A position that subordinates the Son’s divine will to the Father’s divine will.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 1 Timothy 2, Judges 5:2-31
• TVC The Role of Women Short
• TVC The Role of Women Long
• Knowing Faith Episode #10 - Brothers & Sisters: Can we Do Theology Together?
• “Classical Trinitarianism and Eternal Functional Subordination” by Steve Holmes

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Mason King joins Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley to discuss Christ’s ascension and its significance.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Why is the ascension the forgotten act of Christ?
• What is the ascension? Where is it in scripture?
• Is this his Coronation ceremony? Kingship
• Does the ascension connect with any larger biblical themes or motifs?’
• Could we be saved apart from the ascension?
• Why is Jesus seated?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Acts 1:6-11, 1-2 Samuel, Ephesians 4:8, John 17 
• “The Cross and the Christian Life” Ligon Duncan Forum
• “The Trinity and Christian Prayer” Sam Alberry Sermon
• The Apostles Creed
• “Jesus Ascended” by Gerrit Dawson
• “Educated” by Tara Westover
• “Who God Says You Are” by Klyne Snodgrass
• “Where Mortals Dwell” by Craig Bartholomew
• “Apologetics at the Cross” by Josh Chatraw

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Mason King joins Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley to discuss Christ’s ascension and its significance.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and special guest Taryn Mays dive back into 2 Samuel to discuss what transpires between David and his son, Absalom.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Who is Absalom and why does he matter?
• What is the conspiracy that Absalom undertakes?
• Is God choosing Absalom?
• Let’s look at David’s response in 2 Samuel 16:5-14.
• What is special about the way David mourns Absalom's death?
• Does the Lord actively bring harm upon people?
• Why care about the family of this ancient king that has a messed up family?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 2 Samuel 14-20
• 1 Samuel The Village Church
• 2 Samuel The Village Church
• “Leap Over a Wall” by Eugene Peterson

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley and special guest Taryn Mays dive back into 2 Samuel to discuss what transpires between David and his son, Absalom.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley, and Mason King discuss the history and theology of the Lord’s Supper.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances/sacraments. What is an ordinance or sacrament?
• Where would we go in the bible to talk about the Lord’s Supper?
• How does the Lord’s supper connect with broader biblical/theological themes?
• What is happening in the Lord’s supper?
• What are the different views on the Lord’s Supper?

Helpful Definitions:

• Ordinances: Baptism & the Lord’s Supper are the means by which the people of God rehearse the story of God communally.
• Transubstantiation: The bread and the cup are literally transformed into the body and blood of Jesus. Jesus Christ’s presence is in the elements in a physical way.
• Consubstantiation: Christ's presence is physically there but not that the elements are actually the body and blood of Jesus. His presence is in and around.
• Spiritual Presence: In the elements and in the proceedings of communion Christ is spiritually present with his people.
• Momoralism: Christ is not uniquely present physically or spiritually in the Lord’s supper. It is simply a sign of remembrance.
• Eutychian: Confusing the divine and human properties of Jesus.
• Nestorian: Separating the two natures of Jesus so that they are no longer the same person.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Matthew 26:26-29, Exodus 12, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah, Revelation 19, Exodus 16

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, Kyle Worley discuss the story of David and Bathsheba and some of the dominant ways it’s misunderstood today.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• The story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Sam. 11-13. Let’s retell the story up to this point, what’s been happening?
• (2 Sam. 11:1-5) David is in Jerusalem, but his armies are out at battle and David goes up to his roof and sees a woman bathing. Most will stop here and say that this woman is flaunting her business, is that what is really going on?
• Why didn’t she just say no?
• Isn’t David a man after God’s own heart, how does this square with that?
• Let’s talk about Nathan’s rebuke of David: What is going on here and why is it significant?
• What are we to learn from this story?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 2 Samuel 11-13, Genesis 3, James 1:14-15

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