Reforming the Ozarks

In this episode we discuss the next section of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church, chapters 3-5.Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf

What does the Bible teach about baptism? Does the word itself mean to immerse? Is immersion the only valid way of administering baptism, or can it also be done by pouring and sprinkling? This episode walks through what the Bible actually teaches (and what it doesn't) about the proper mode of baptism.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

There are many assumptions we all bring to our understanding of baptism that aren't always biblical. What does the Bible teach about baptism? What is the nature and purpose of it? Those initial questions are discussed in this episode with Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 28 as a guide. This episode will lay a necessary foundation before the harder questions about recipients and mode are discussed.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

This episode starts a new mini-series on the sacraments—baptism and the Lord's Supper. In this episode, the guys work through Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 27 which provides a detailed, biblical overview and introduction to the Sacraments in general. More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

We start the bookclub with a discussion of the introduction and first two chapters of Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God's Church.

Join us in reading this book and let's keep the conversation going over on Substack: https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/28abdc59-f42f-43bb-8231-157df86a2dcf

This is the final episode looking at the core values that make up the Reforming the Ozarks project. In this episode, Dustin, Aaron, and Levi discuss why churches should be connectional. Our churches are best served when they are formally connected through shared structures and resources. More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/

Book Club Chat: https://substack.com/chat/7030849

This episode looks at the second of the core values that shape the Reforming the Ozarks project: Confessional and Reformed Identity. Were do we find our church's identity? Is it found in the lead pastor, or some other prominent figure? Or is there something more grounded and rooted in history? Dustin, Aaron, and Levi talk about what it means to have a confessional identity and why that is so important for the Ozarks.More Resources: https://reformingtheozarks.substack.com/

This episode looks at the first of the core values that shape the Reforming the Ozarks project: Biblically Grounded. Everything the Christian does in life needs to be grounded in Scripture. But what exactly does that mean? What is the Bible and why is it so important? How can we read the Bible well and what message does it bring us? Dustin, Aaron, and Levi tackle these questions and more in this episode!

In this episode of Reforming the Ozarks, we dive into the pressing needs of the church today. With a new format and co-hosts, Levi Bakerink, Dustin Ray, and Aaron Raines discuss the importance of being biblically grounded and connected to church history. They explore what it means to reform the church in the Ozarks, emphasizing the role of local churches in spreading the gospel and fostering community.

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