The Shorter

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 27 an 28 concerning the humiliation and exaltation of Christ.

Q. 27. Wherein did Christ's humiliation consist?

A. Christ's humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time.

Q. 28. Wherein consisteth Christ's exaltation?

A. Christ's exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Something Worth Living For by Randall Greenwald  

The Person and Worth of Christ by BB Warfield 

Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3 by Herman Bavinck 

Humiliation to Exaltation by RC Sproul - a short article 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Get $5 from WTS 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen define and discuss the importance and the wonder of The Kingdom of God.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a very little article)

The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a video lecture from Thirdmill) 

The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt (a sermon)

The Coming of the Kingdom by Herman Ridderbos

The Kingdom of God and the Church by Vos

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro and exit music. You can find his music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about Andy here:

https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Scott Redd, President of RTS in DC and Professor of Old Testament. They discuss Question 26 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as our king. Dr. Redd is the author of The Whole Imperative and hosts a podcast through RTS DC.

Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Coming of the Kingdom by Herman Ridderbos

The Kingdom of God by Vos

Prophet, Priest, and King by Richard Belcher 

A New Testament Theology by G Beale

The Kingdom of God by Richard Pratt - check out Third Mill, a great resource 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 26 concerning Jesus serving as king.

Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dangerous Journey 

Pray With Your Eyes Open by Richard Pratt

King of Kings by RC Sproul (article) 

Get $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Ben Shaw, Professor of Old Testament at Reformation Bible College in Orlando, FL. Dr. Shaw served for many years at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. They discuss Question 25 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as our priest. Dr. Ben Shaw wrote Ecclesiastes: Life in a Fallen World 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

He Restores My Soul by Ben Shaw (Great little article)

The Christ of the Covenants by O Palmer Robertson

Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? by Michael Morales

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 25 concerning Jesus serving as priest

Q. 25. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?

A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God; and in making continual intercession for us.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Prophet, Priest, and King by Richard Blecher 

The Christ of the Prophets by O Palmer Robertson 

Get $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Mike Glodo, Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. They discuss Question 24 of the Shorter Catechism concerning Jesus as Prophet.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mike Glodo Article: In Defense of the Ass: Is the Sermon a Relic of the Reformation PART 1 and PART 2

Mike Glodo Article on the Importance of the Church

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET FREE $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 24 concerning Jesus serving as prophet.

Q. 24. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of The Shorter Catechism 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen interview Dr. Brandon Crowe, Professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. They discuss Questions 21-22 of the Shorter Catechism concerning the incarnation of Jesus.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? by Brandon Crowe

Person and Work of Christ by BB Warfield

The Glory of Christ by John Owen

The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck

The Last Adam by Brandon Crowe

The Person of Christ by J. Gresham Machen

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenweber at https://www.wpcajax.us

Welcome to The Shorter Podcast: the podcast that demonstrates that the Shorter Catechism is for all and useful for all of life. You’ll find all of the The Shorter episodes right here. We are excited to journey through the Shorter Catechism with you. Please invite a friend to listen along.

In this episode of the podcast, Tommy and Stephen continue their journey through The Shorter Catechism by looking at Questions 21-22 concerning the incarnation of Jesus.

Q. 21. Who is the redeemer of God's elect?

A. The only redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever.

Q. 22. How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?

A. Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Knowing Christ by Mark Jones

What Is the Incarnation? by William Evans

On the Incarnation by Athanasius 

Was Jesus Really Born of a Virgin? by Brandon Crowe 

Is Jesus Truly God? by Greg Lanier 

An Introduction by Christology from Ligonier 

We are thankful to Christian Focus Publications for gifting us with great copies of the Shorter Catechism.

GET $5 from Westminster Bookstore 

Thanks to Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns for our intro music and Bruce Benedict for our exit music. You can find their music on platforms like Amazon Music and Spotify. You can learn more about these talented musicians here:

Andy Zipf and Yellowhammer Hymns at https://www.yellowhammerhymns.com

Bruce Benedict at https://cardiphonia.org/

Tommy Park can be found at www.unf.ruf.org and Stephen Spinnenwebber at https://www.wpcajax.us