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Dr. Guy Waters is the Professor of New Testament at the Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi and a teaching elder in the Mississippi presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. Today, he joins us to speak about his book, One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church (Lexham Academic), in which he sets out a full-scale Reformed doctrine of the church. The title echoes the four classical “marks” confessed in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. This study is an extended exploration of how Scripture, read through a Reformed lens, fills out each of those creedal descriptors and binds them together into a single, coherent doctrine of the church. Dr. Waters organizes the book in three movements: Biblical Revelation (Part I). Seven chapters trace “the people of God” from creation and Eden through Abraham, Moses, the prophets, Christ and the apostles, showing that God has always had one covenant people that reaches its eschatological maturity in the new-covenant church. Doctrinal Construction (Part II). Waters treats the classic loci of ecclesiology: the church's four attributes (one, holy, catholic, apostolic); its marks (pure preaching, right sacraments, biblical discipline); its government (Christ the king, officers and courts); its worship (word, sacraments, prayer, Lord's Day); its life (gifts and discipline); and its mission (“gathering and perfecting the saints” until Christ returns) . Truth for Life and Mission (Part III). A final chapter applies the doctrine to church-state relations, defending a robust spirituality of the church and principled religious liberty. The conclusion distills the argument into seven theses that function as a theological checksum. Throughout, Waters interlaces biblical exegesis, historical theology and confessional sources (especially the Westminster Standards). The result is both an academic survey and a pastoral manifesto aimed at equipping the church for faithful witness today. The conversation explores the essential identity and mission of the church, the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, and what is distinctly new through Christ's redemptive work. Waters outlines the seven theses of his book, offering clarity on ecclesiology for today's church, particularly in light of confusion over polity, worship, and the church's relation to the state. This episode is an invitation to recover a robust, Reformed understanding of the church's nature and calling, rooted in Scripture and developed in the tradition of historic confessions. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Mid-America Reformed Seminary CME Conference 01:30 Introduction 03:20 The Story Behind the Book 06:54 The Emphasis of this Book 10:43 The Need for Ecclesiology Today 15:33 The Seven Theses of the Book 18:54 The Continuity of God's People in the Old and New Testaments 22:02 What Is New in the NT through Christ 28:02 The Mission of the Church 33:56 The Relation of Scripture to Polity 38:00 Worship 43:32 Ministering in Word and Deed 47:28 The Church and the State 52:26 The Spirituality of the Church 56:27 Conclusion
Dr. Guy Waters is the Professor of New Testament at the Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi and a teaching elder in the Mississippi presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America. […]
The government of Armenia has gone to war against one of the country's most powerful institutions – the Apostolic Church. National security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It's a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation. OLESYA VARTANYAN is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.Australia's Law Reform Commission is reviewing a patchwork of different state laws governing surrogacy. Earlier this year, the ABC reported that by 2032, the global surrogacy industry was set to reach $129 billion. But if it's financial boom for the baby business, what are the ethics of a practice that includes severing the connection between mother and child? Dr ERICA CERVINI has been reviewing the case in an essay for Eureka Street magazine.In what amounts to a small revolution in the Church of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon women are now permitted to reveal their shoulders, having been taught that bare upper arms were too raunchy. These changes come with the growing power of Mormon influencers on social media -- known loosely as “#momtok” – and a popular TV show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The reality show on Hulu follows eight influencers in Utah. JESSICA GROSE from The New York Times has been immersed in the show.GUESTS:Olesya Vartanyan, Georgia based analyst and consultantDr Erica Cervini, academic and journalistJessica Grose, journalist and writer for the New York TimesThis program was made on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation
In Armenia national security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It's a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation. GUEST:Olesya Vartanyan is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
Ephesians 2:19-22; 4:4-6 - The Nicene Creed uses some of its valuable real estate to highlight the crucial importance of the church for the Christian faith. In our day of digital and personal substitutes, the Creed seeks to remind us that there is no such thing as a churchless Christianity. Jesus created the church to be His body, His bride, and an embassy of His kingdom. When we confess with the Creed that we believe "in one holy, catholic, and apostolic church," we are reminded to fight for the kind of unity and Christ-likeness that Jesus prayed for, even as we know we won't see it in full until He returns. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 16 of our series "The Nicene Creed: The Ancient Theology of the Triune God"]
In this homily, given on June 29, 2025, Dcn. Peter preaches about the call to pray for our leaders. God pours out special graces on each feast of the Church, and on this Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, God is pouring out graces on our leaders and the grace for us to intercede for them. Dcn. Peter emphasizes the power of our prayers as members of the Body of Christ, looking to the Apostolic Church as a witness to the power of prayer for our leaders. Dcn. Peter concludes by encouraging everyone to place a stick in their house for a week and to pray for our leaders whenever we see the stick, which will help us remember to pray for our leaders in the upcoming days.
Many Christians grow up believing that “old-time religion” — revival preaching, altar calls, and King James Bibles — represents the original faith of the apostles. But what happens when that version of Christianity is held up against the witness of the early Church?This episode explores the journey from Fundamentalist Baptist roots to the historic Apostolic Church. It highlights the convictions that Fundamentalism gets right — love for Scripture, moral clarity, and evangelistic zeal — while examining where it diverges from the faith practiced and preserved by the early Christians. Listeners are invited to consider key historical questions and to rediscover a Church that predates every modern denomination — a Church that was already ancient long before the first revival tent was ever pitched.If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #oldtimereligion, #apostolicfaith, #churchhistory, #earlychurch, #fundamentalism, #scriptureandtradition, #churchfathers, #historicchristianity, #bibleandtradition, #apostolicchurch, #christianorigins, #patristics, #ancientfaith, #faithjourney, #reclaimingchristianhistory
What does it mean for Protestants to believe in “one holy catholic church”? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb unpack how the Reformers saw themselves as truly catholic—distinct from Roman claims and from modern liberal and evangelical distortions. BOOK GIVEAWAY: 500 COPIES! In partnership with Crossway, we're excited to give away 500 copies of Kevin DeYoung's new book, The Nicene Creed: An Introduction to the Basic Christian Faith. Visit the link to enter: https://solamedia.org/offers/nicenecreed FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
The 3rd Ecumenical Council referred to Orthodoxy as “the Faith of the Catholic and Apostolic Church to which all Orthodox Bishops, both East and West, agree.” Today Fr. Harry and Fr. Anthony talk about what it means that the Church exists where this faith is found and what the implications are for defining heresy, heretics, and schism. Fr. Anthony also introduces everyone to one of his favorite variations of southern boba tea. Enjoy the show!
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
The Official Corporate Podcast of Antioch, The Apostolic Church
Hello and welcome to the Unedited podcast! The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It is through the Word of God and the presence of God that we GET TO KNOW God. In this episode, Meg speaks to one of the demographics the Lord laid on her heart as she worked on Unedited: “ those who are part of the Apostolic church, but never developed a relationship with Jesus,” and shares an Unedited journal entry: “He Wants You.” Meg's books, “Unedited: Hope and Healing Through the Simple Habit of Bible Reading and Prayer” and “Overflow: The Fine Art of Cultivating Joy In Sorrow,” are available on Amazon and through Pentecostal Publishing House. AND…THEY ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH ON AMAZON!!! Recommended sermon series, “Ugly Prayers” is available here: https://christianlifechurch-wi-5.subspla.sh/k3qspmt Thank you for joining me for this journey. I look forward to meeting up with you again next Friday! If you have questions, please visit megunedited.com Go grab your Bible and your journal! Looking forward to the power of this habit in YOUR life. This is Unedited. This is for U. Happy Good Friday! IG: @unedited_meg
The Truth in Love: Homilies & Reflections by Fr. Stephen Dardis
Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle talk about reviving the diaconate. They discuss how deacons are not just “married priests” but that they have different yet important roles. They also talk about the origin of the diaconate, how the role has evolved through the ages, and share their raw thoughts on the diaconate. Snippet from the Show “I'm grateful for the diaconate because I've always seen it as a part of the way the Church has ministered over the centuries, the way the Apostolic Church saw a need to fulfill and I think also the purpose of the Cross of Jesus Christ is to keep us in mind that our job is to be a sacrifice for other people.” We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow
The fourth mark of the Catholic Church is her "apostolic" nature. Fr. Mike explains the three ways the Church is apostolic and discusses how this characteristic shapes the unique structure and Tradition of the Catholic Church. He also encourages us to pray for our local bishops, who continue to shepherd us in the Faith today as the Apostles' successors. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 857-862. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Is there such a thing as an "Apostolic" Church that exists among mutually exclusive communions that excommunicate each other? Qai from OS joins me to refute this made up ecumenist papal ecclesiology. OS is here https://www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxShahada David playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3QQ7jHr1GrTO3WLauMBQ6kbTEphu2rHg&si=kkh-Ipa5QYPhzmce https://patristica.net/431_anathema&e Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join PRE-Order New Book Available in JULY here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/esoteric-hollywood-3-sex-cults-apocalypse-in-films/ Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: https://www.patristicfaith.com/coffee/ Orders for the Red Book are here: https://jaysanalysis.com/product/the-red-book-essays-on-theology-philosophy-new-jay-dyer-book/ Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Follow me on R0kfin here: https://rokfin.com/jaydyer Music by Amid the Ruins 1453Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.