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In this episode, Tony and Jesse discuss the third commandment and the proper use of God's name. They examine the ways in which we can inadvertently take the Lord's name in vain, and how we can honor Him by using His name reverently and intentionally. They also consider the importance of sanctification and the role of the Holy Spirit in transforming our hearts and minds. Through their conversation, they encourage listeners to cultivate a deeper respect for God and a greater awareness of the words they use in their daily lives.

In this episode, Jesse Schwamb and Tony Arsenal discuss the implications of the first commandment, "You shall have no other gods before me," from Exodus 20. They delve into the three or four things that the commandment prohibits, which include idolatry, polytheism, superstition, and invocation of saints and angels. The hosts point out that while physical idols are prevalent in some cultures, the Western world has made its idols more abstract. They caution against superstition, which violates the first commandment by attributing cause and effect to mysterious forces. Instead, they encourage listeners to give thanks to God for all things, as everything that happens occurs according to His good, wise, and powerful decree. The hosts remind us that the first commandment is a lofty standard, but we must strive to worship God properly, as He created us to worship.

In this podcast episode, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb discuss the role of the Ten Commandments in Christian ethics. They emphasize that Christians have a unique obligation to obey God's law, as they have already been redeemed and claimed by God. The prologue to the Ten Commandments establishes two things: the commandments are specifically for God's people, and God has already redeemed them. The hosts highlight the importance of understanding this framework, as it elevates the requirement for obedience to God's commandments. They also caution against slipping into legalism and emphasize that the law is for our good and God's glory. Throughout the episode, the hosts reference the Westminster shorter catechism and explore the role of the Ten Commandments in Christian ethics. They discuss how God's people are obligated to obey the moral law and the significance of the commandments being summarized in the greatest commandment and the second commandment. The discussion also touches on the concept of common grace and how it relates to Christian ethics. The hosts caution against a denial of common grace and emphasize the importance of recognizing that Christians have moral intuitions that existed prior to their conversion. Overall, this episode of the podcast provides engaging and thought-provoking insights into the role of the Ten Commandments in Christian ethics. It encourages listeners to reflect on their obligation to obey God's law and the significance of being part of God's redeemed people.

An important lecture delivered by Mike Riccardi at ShepCon 2023.

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In this episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse and Tony discuss the significance of baptism in the life of a Christian. They cover the promises of God, the unifying nature of baptism, and the importance of reflecting on our own baptisms. Jesse and Tony also provide nine concrete action items to help Christians improve upon their baptism throughout their lives. They emphasize the importance of approaching baptism discussions with humility and gratitude for the unity it brings to all Christians.

The brothers discuss the nature of a sacrament and intro a short series on these promises from God.

The brothers close out their ecclesiology series with something practical: the communion of saints.

The brothers close out the ecclesiology series with a discussion of congregational polity.