The Irenic Protestants

In this episode, Jonathan and Jordan take some time to discuss the infamous 'Descent Clause' in the Apostles Creed. Jonathan introduces the history of interpretation as well as the various Reformed positions on how to understand the descent. Then Jordan takes us through James Ussher's definitive treatment on the topic.

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On this episode we begin a little spinoff project in which Jonathan audio narrates lectures from oft forgotten American Presbyterian theologian, James Richards. Specifically his Lectures on Mental Philosophy & Theology which can be found here: https://archive.org/details/lecturesonmental00rich

Today we present lecture 13: On the Extent of the Atonement, in which Richards sets forth a view quite similar to that of English Hypothetical Universalism found in theologians like John Davenant, James Ussher, and Richard Baxter.

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In this episode, the Rev. Ryan Denton, pastor and church planter in the Vanguard Presbyterian Church, joins us to discuss the recent controversy sparked by his article of Reformation21 critiquing what he identifies as Hyper-cessationism that is prevalent in modern Reformed and Reformed adjacent circles. We discuss the approach of the Reformers and Puritans themselves on the topic, as well as the practical import it has in the life of the Church.

Rev. Denton's original article:

https://www.reformation21.org/blog/what-is-a-hyper-cessationist

Dr. Scott Aniol's response:

https://g3min.org/is-it-hyper-cessationism-to-believe-that-god-doesnt-lead-through-visions-dreams-and-impressions/

Rev. Denton's response:

https://www.reformation21.org/blog/is-hyper-cessationism-a-fair-term-part-two

Dr. Vern Poythress' paper "Modern Spiritual Gifts as Analogous to Apostolic Gifts":

https://frame-poythress.org/modern-spiritual-gifts-as-analogous-to-apostolic-gifts-affirming-extraordinary-works-of-the-spirit-within-cessationist-theology/

In this episode we launch Season 2 of the Irenic Protestant Podcast

In this episode we relaunch the Irenic Protestant Podcast by having a discussion regarding what it means to identify as a "Presbyterian" in light of the developments that the Presbyterian tradition went through in the American context. The Rev. Trent Still, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Aiken, SC, joins use to help sort through these questions. We are also joined to day by one of our new co-hosts, Addison Barton.

To learn more about Addison, watch this episode of the New Reformed Irenics: https://youtu.be/TWdYsW_-zSU?si=q178nmScqwcQmnag

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In this episode, we begin our journey exploring the various rooms with the hall that is the Protestant tradition by discussing Lutheranism with everyone's favorite Danish Lutheran Potamopotos

Further reading on the Lutheran Tradition:

1. The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology by Charles Krauth

2. Ministry, Word, and Sacraments An Enchiridion by Martin Chemnitz

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On this episode, Matthew and Jordan sit down to discuss the Protestant

As always, thank you to the Davenant Institute for sponsoring this

On this episode, Jonathan and Josh sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Sacraments by taking a look at the 39 Articles of Religion Confession, answering questions like: what is a sacrament? How many sacraments are there? What are sacraments for? Does Baptism save? Is Jesus present in Holy Communion? And many more.

On this episode, Jonathan and Matthew sit down to discuss the Protestant doctrine of the Church by taking a look at the Belgic Confession. They discuss the catholic nature of Christ's body, the visible/invisible church distinction, and the three marks of the Church.