Small Town Theologian

Jesus Christ rose from the dead! You've likely heard this news. However, do you know how you benefit from it? This episode explores a bit of the benefit you receive from the resurrection of Christ. 

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY WORSHIP: (1) Do you remember when gas prices were below $1.00? What about $0.50? (2) What are some reasons people don't dig deep into theology? (3) Why are some people critical of digging deep into theology? (4) Why is the creed "Deeds, not creeds" insufficient and unhelpful? (5) Why is it important to understand the benefits we enjoy in the resurrection?  

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

This episode is about finding comfort in the death of Christ. Jesus actually died on the cross and his burial confirmed his physical death. This is central to the Christian faith and the Christian's comfort. 

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY WORSHIP: (1) How would it impact the Christian faith if Christ didn't actually die? (2) How would it impact your comfort in life and death if Jesus didn't actually die? (3) Is it possible to believe in Jesus and his moral teachings without also believing in his death? (4) Do you agree that unbelief is never about evidence but always about avoiding moral restraints? 

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

In this episode, Rev. George Gregory tackles the topic of the keys of the kingdom, preaching and church discipline. This message comes out of Beaver Falls, PA. Another faithful pastor doing faithful ministry in a small town of America. 

Check out Rev. George and Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church at www.hopecommunityrpc.com.

Here's the link to Oram's Donut Shop on 7th Ave. if you're ever in the area.   

This episode is about finding comfort and hope in the suffering of Christ for us. As we suffer, we need to draw comfort and strength from Christ's suffering for us and how suffering leads to everlasting life with God. 

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY WORSHIP: (1) What suffering has been the most intense in your life? How has it produced hope in you? (2) Why is it disheartening to believe God doesn't intend/mean suffering for our good? (3) How can we rejoice in suffering? (4) What was the worst part of Christ's suffering and how does it relate to our comfort? (5) Why is it dangerous to focus only on the physical suffering of Jesus on the cross instead of focusing on the fullness of his suffering throughout his life in body and soul?

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

This episode is about how necessary and comforting the incarnation and two natures of Jesus Christ are for us Christians. Once again, theology matters and is inseparable from our comfort and joy.  

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY WORSHIP: (1) What advantages are there to being confessional? (2) Are there disadvantages to being confessional? (3) What about Christianity is lost when saying Jesus Christ had a "celestial flesh" and not true human flesh and blood from Mary? (3) Why does the gospel crumble if Jesus had an earthly father named Larry? (4) Can someone truly trust in Christ and love God if they reject essential truths of the Christian faith? (5) How do HC QAs 14-18 connected to QAs 35-36?  

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

Today's episode is about the beautiful and comforting doctrine of adoption; Jesus Christ is the sole natural Son of God, believers are children by adoption.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR FAMILY WORSHIP: (1) What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the only "natural" Son of God? (2) What does it mean for Jesus Christ to be the "only begotten" Son of God? (3) Why is the doctrine of adoption so comforting for believers? (4) How does being the beloved children of God help us in the pain and sorrow of life and death?   

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

Today's episode is about how Jesus serves you as the Christ, how he serves you as your chief Prophet, only High Priest, and eternal King. 

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FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: (1) What comfort do you draw from knowing Jesus is serving you as Prophet? (2) What comfort do you draw from knowing Jesus is serving you as Priest? (3) What comfort do you draw from knowing Jesus is serving you as King? (4) In what ways do you see Jesus ministering to you as Prophet, Priest, and King through Jerusalem Church? (5) Are you serving Christ in any ways that distract you from listening to and learning the Word of Christ?

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

Today's episode is about the sufficiency and exclusivity of Christ as our Savior. We are saved by Christ alone, not Christ and anything else. 

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FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: (1) In what ways do people add things to Jesus? (2) Why is the word "alone" so important when it comes to Scripture, Christ, grace, faith, and God's glory? (3) Is faith a gift from God to sinners or something sinners do on their own? (4) How might faith be understood as a work or as merit that earns salvation from God? (5) Why does the "alone" in "Christ alone" provide you with comfort, peace, and joy? 

Blog: smalltowntheologian.org.

Books: The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death & Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine

Associations: Society of Reformed Podcasters & Christian Podcast Community.

Support the show by rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts. High ratings help people find the show. I could really use your help to move from 21 ratings to 50! Please help me get there.

I'm going to provide a new resource for the show. I want to encourage families to listen to the show and then discuss it together. Perhaps listen to the show during family worship, read some Scriptures, and discuss. So I'd like to provide you with some discussion questions. Look for these family discussion questions in the show notes of coming episodes. 

FAMILY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: (1) How would you define "miracle"? (2) How would you define "providence" (in your own words)? (3) How are miracles different from God's providence? (4) Why do you think Jesus called the generation "evil and adulterous" when they demanded miracles to test him (Matt. 12:29; 16:4)? (5) How is the doctrine/truth of God's providence comforting to you? (6) How can seeing God's power and goodness acting in His providence all around us benefit us? 

For more information about Small Town Theologian, head to smalltowntheologian.org.

STT is a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters and the Christian Podcast Community.

Do you have a copy of The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death? Does your friend? Does your sister? Pick up a copy today.

Do you struggle with the Biblical doctrine of predestination? My book Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine can help you think through this important and comforting truth.

Support the show by rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts. High ratings help people find the show. I could really use your help to move from 18 ratings to 50! Please help me get there.

You may have had a wonderfully loving and supportive father. Maybe you had an abusive father. Whatever the case, our heavenly Father is so much different from our earthly fathers. All earthly fathers sin against their children in some way, but our heavenly Father is entirely unable to fail us. He only ever works for our good and cares for us, body and soul. You can trust God the Father to be a good, good Father to you. 

For more information about Small Town Theologian, head to smalltowntheologian.org.

STT is a member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters.

STT is a member of the Christian Podcast Community.

Do you have a copy of The Heidelberg Catechism: True Comfort for Life & Death? Does your friend? Does your sister? Pick up a copy today.

Do you struggle with the Biblical doctrine of predestination? My book Predestined for Joy: Finding Comfort in a Controversial Doctrine can help you think through this important and comforting truth.