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Join Tim and Carlos and Joseph Rios as they read a complaint email by a fellow podcaster and discuss the use of the term synergistic in relation to conversion. Then they continue to give answers to the youtube video Questions Christians Have for Other Christians. Listen in as Semper Reformanda Radio takes up the defense of Biblical Christianity which may not be popular in some circles today.We strongly believe that the youtube video, which is extremely popular, is a good representation of professing Christians who almost completely lack discernment. As John Robbins wrote:

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Join Tim and Carlos and Joseph Rios for, what is sure to be a controversial episode, as they take a stand against cultural Christianity and give answers to the youtube video Questions Christians Have for Other Christians. Listen in as Semper Reformanda Radio takes up the defense of Biblical Christianity which may not be popular in some circles today.We strongly believe that this video, which is extremely popular, is a good representation of professing Christians who almost completely lack discernment. As John Robbins wrote:

Questions? Comments? Feedback? Find us on Facebook or email us at [email protected]!

This episode is a lecture by John Robbins titled “The Auburn Avenue Theology.” It is part of the “The Justification Controversy” series under Collection 13: The Ronald W. Taber Memorial Lectures 2005. Enjoy!

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References (Recommended Resources are noted with a ‘+’):

SRR #47 Interview with & Apology to Andrew Rappaport | Sanctification Clash & Monergistic Synergism | NCT & the Law

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Articles by Semper Reformanda Radio:

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Resources (Recommended ones noted with a '+'):

+ Check out Carlos’ interactions with BTWN hosts, including Pastor Paul Kaiser of CFTP, on Andrew’s Sanctification | Clashing of Theology | SFE | BTWN @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0APHlh8vpI

+ Get Andrew Rappaport’s What Do They Believe? http://strivingforeternity.org/product/what-do-they-believe-book/

+ Semper Reformanda Radio’s New Covenant Theology Playlist and Resources, http://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2017/03/22/semper-reformanda-radio-new-covenant-theology-playlist-resources/

+ Sam Waldron & Richard Barcellos, A Reformed Baptist Manifesto: The New Covenant Constitution of the Church, http://www.rbap.net/our-books/a-reformed-baptist-manifesto-the-new-covenant-constitution-of-the-church-by-sam-waldron-richard-bacellos/

+ shortercatechism.com

+ http://www.chapellibrary.org/

+ Puritan Homeschool Curriculum, http://www.puritans.net/curriculum/

+ John Robbins, “An Introduction to Gordon H. Clark,” http://www.trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=192

+ Gordon H. Clark, “God and Logic,” http://www.trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=16

Books by Gordon Clark @ http://www.trinitylectures.org/books-c-21.html

+ Gordon Clark, What Is Saving Faith? http://www.trinitylectures.org/what-is-saving-faith-p-60.html

+ Gordon Clark, Signature Series, Volume 4: Christian Philosophy, http://www.trinitylectures.org/christian-philosophy-the-works-of-gordon-haddon-clark-volume-paperback-p-145.html

+ Gordon Clark, God & Evil: The Problem Solved, http://www.trinitylectures.org/god-and-evil-the-problem-solved-p-86.html

+ Gordon H. Clark, "Introduction to Theology," https://douglasdouma.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/introduction-to-theology-by-gordon-h-clark-introduction-and-table-of-contents/

+ Gordon Clark Facebook Groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ghc.discussions/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/568173876667424/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450409248526249/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/706816492675447/

Public Service Announcements

ADDENDUM (6/12/2017): I, Carlos Montijo, am deeply sorry and apologize to Andrew Rappaport for misrepresenting what he said about Covenant Theology in his interview with Theology Gals Episode 8 (http://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2017/04/03/theology-gals-episode-8-dispensationalism-andrew-rappaport/). I misunderstood what he said at minute 12:40 by assuming he was referring to the claim that the threefold division of the law came from Aquinas, based on a previous discussion that wasn’t public. We are removing that portion from the episode. I deeply regret giving our listeners the impression that brother Andrew was sloppy or careless in his presentation of Covenant Theology. Quite the opposite is true, for anyone who knows him is aware that he is extremely diligent to be as fair and accurate as possible when presenting views that are not his own. We at Semper Reformanda Radio share the same convictions and strive to emulate his quintessential example. I am also very grateful to brother Andrew for the opportunity he provided me to discuss Covenant Theology and New Covenant Theology with Louis Lyons, and for being able to participate in his Clashing of Theologies series, because brother Andrew recognizes the importance of direct interaction with one another, especially opposing views, which in many cases is far more fruitful than one-sided monologues.

I also want to clarify my comments about Jason Mullett being “largely ignorant” of New Covenant Theology. It was not at all meant to be an insult or jab, nor was I at all implying or suggesting that I would have been the “better” representative against Dustin Segers, who is a knowledgeable and seasoned NCT proponent. It was simply based on what Jason himself said on Conversations From The Porch #50 @42:55, that he had not done a lot of reading on NCT and that the only thing he had read was the first three chapters of Charles Leiter’s The Law of Christ. Anyone who actually listened to our episode knows that I commended brother Jason for being an excellent debater, especially on topics that he knows well, such as his discussions with Leighton Flowers on Calvinism (http://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2017/04/24/lbm-episode-0068-dialogue-dr-leighton-flowers-libertarian-free-will/; even Flowers commended Jason for representing the Calvinist view well). I said I was disappointed because if Jason had done more reading, he would have been better prepared to interact with Dustin’s arguments, some of which were based on misunderstandings of the Reformed faith.

One example is in minute 53:00 of CFTP Episode 50, where Dustin claims that the Reformed view equates the moral law to the Ten Commandments (exclusively) and further claims that, historically this is how Reformed guys have always defined it. Unfortunately, many New Covenant Theology proponents make this error. Conversations From The Porch has continued to repeat this error, despite our attempts to correct it, including in this episode. All they need to do is read the Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 93 and 98:

I nevertheless think Jason did a great job and hope he continues to study NCT and engage in discussions/debates with them (perhaps we can even join forces in the future

Join Carlos, Tim, and Joseph with guns blazing for New Covenant Theology, LGBT, and Postmillennialism Public Service Announcements; emails; Christian homeschool curriculums; an introduction to Gordon Clark's work and apologetic; and being diligent to study apologetics.

I also want to clarify my comments about Jason Mullett being “largely ignorant” of New Covenant Theology. It was not at all meant to be an insult or jab, nor was I at all implying or suggesting that I would have been the “better” representative against Dustin Segers, who is a knowledgeable and seasoned NCT proponent. It was simply based on what Jason himself said on Conversations From The Porch #50 @1:04:30, that he had not done a lot of reading on NCT and that the only thing he had read was the first three chapters of Charles Leiter’s The Law of Christ. Anyone who actually listened to our episode knows that I commended brother Jason for being an excellent debater, especially on topics that he knows well, such as his discussions with Leighton Flowers on Calvinism (http://biblethumpingwingnut.com/2017/04/24/lbm-episode-0068-dialogue-dr-leighton-flowers-libertarian-free-will/; even Flowers commended Jason for representing the Calvinist view well). I said I was disappointed because if Jason had done more reading, he would have been better prepared to interact with Dustin’s arguments, some of which were based on misunderstandings of the Reformed faith.

One example is in minute 1:23:00 of CFTP Episode 50, where Dustin claims that the Reformed view equates the moral law to the Ten Commandments (exclusively) and further claims that, historically this is how covenant theologians have always defined it. Unfortunately, many New Covenant Theology proponents make this error. Conversations From The Porch has continued to repeat this error, despite our attempts to correct it, including in this episode. All they need to do is read the Westminster Larger Catechism, Questions 93 and 98:

Q93. What is the moral law?

A. The moral law is the declaration of the will of God to mankind, directing and binding everyone to personal, perfect, and perpetual conformity and obedience thereunto, in the frame and disposition of the whole man, soul and body, and in performance of all those duties of holiness and righteousness which he oweth to God and man: promising life upon the fulfilling, and threatening death upon the breach of it.

Q 98. Where is the moral law summarily comprehended?

A. The moral law is summarily comprehended in the ten commandments, which were delivered by the voice of God upon Mount Sinai, and written by him in two tables of stone; and are recorded in the twentieth chapter of Exodus. The four first commandments containing our duty to God, and the other six our duty to man. (http://www.reformed.org/documents/wlc_w_proofs/)

I nevertheless think Jason did a great job and hope he continues to study NCT and engage in discussions/debates with them. Perhaps we can even join forces in the future