Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard B Gaffin

In this episode, Camden Bucey and Marcus Mininger reflect together on Resurrection and Redemption by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.—a work that has profoundly shaped Reformed biblical theology over the past half century. Rather than offering a technical review, the conversation unfolds as a guided meditation on the book's central claim: that Christ's resurrection is not a theological afterthought but the controlling center of Paul's soteriology and eschatology. Gaffin's careful exegesis helps readers see how redemption is inseparable from resurrection life in union with the risen Christ. This discussion is part of Reformed Forum's broader effort to offer conversational commentaries on formative Reformed texts—books that have formed us as pastors and theologians. Bucey and Mininger highlight why Resurrection and Redemption remains so enduringly fruitful: it teaches the church to think biblically about salvation, not as a static transaction, but as participation in the resurrected life of Christ. The result is theology that serves the pulpit, strengthens assurance, and orients the Christian life toward the hope of glory already secured in the risen Lord. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:01:56 International Cohorts and Reading Guides 00:10:31 Encountering Resurrection and Redemption 00:16:15 The Title and Purpose of the Book 00:26:18 The Discipline of Biblical Theology 00:32:56 Paul as Theologian 00:51:23 Redemptive-Historical Epochs 00:59:44 The Occasional Nature of Paul's Writings 01:08:27 Conclusion

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Richard Phillips (DDiv, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary) senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC to discuss lapsarian views. Together they discuss how theologians seek to understand the mind of God as revealed in Scripture with respect to the logical or conceptual relationships between God's eternal decrees.Resources Lapsarian Views by Richard Phillips Theological Primer: Supralapsarianism and Infralapsarianism by Kevin DeYoung Francis Turretin, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, 3 vols., trans. George Musgrave Giger (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 1992), 1:417. Benjamin B. Warfield, The Plan of Salvation (Grand Rapids, Eerdmans, 1955), 23. Robert L. Reymond, A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1998), 476. Geerhardus Vos, Reformed Dogmatics, 4 vols., trans. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2014), 1:154. Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics, 4 vols., trans. John Vriend (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2004), 2:391.

Ryan McGraw talks about his new book, What Is Covenant Theology?: Tracing God's Promises through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments.Ryan is the Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and serves as Teacher at Covenant Community OPC, Taylors SC.Are Israel and the Church Two Distinct Peoples of God?Ryan's recommended readingJohn Owen, Communion with God. The full title is “Of Communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Each Person Distinctly, In Love, Grace, and Consolation; or The Saints' Fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Unfolded.”Augustine, On Christian Doctrine.Herman Witsius, The Economy of the Covenants Between God and Man: Comprehending a Complete Body of Divinity.For more on Covenant Theology in Ordained Servant see the following, Gregory Edward Reynolds, “Clarity on the Covenants." Ordained Servant, 15 (2006): 22-27. Available here.Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., “Covenant and Salvation.” Ordained Servant, 18 (2009): 145-49. Available here.

This is the story of a theologian. A first rate, world class New Testament scholar and Systematics professor whose body of work stands quietly in the confluence of two great church traditions, Scottish Presbyterianism and Dutch Neo-Calvinism. But unless you've gone to seminary or happen to subscribe to peer reviewed academic journals, there's a good chance you've never heard of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. To find out more about the book visit wtspress.com and listen in to the episodes for a special discount on “Word & Spirit” by Richard B. Gaffin Jr. Music Licensing Code: O37WTG9DLOFOFZK5 NNWSV7CJUVGVZRWZ 1PWSKHKBKPEVLMNK IL5QAV61EV1PT2JX TIESU7JVTGPRH4RP UWGKUNOWLOAEZ4SI

Few Reformed theologians have exerted the influence in both the church and the academy that Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has, shaping the theology and spiritual formation of generations of pastors and teachers. Until now, his most significant published works have been inaccessible to most theological readers, published in academic journals, denominational newsletters, and out of print festschrifts and essay collections. A decade in the making, Word & Spirit gathers Gaffin's finest works of biblical and systematic theology and arranges them in a singular, organic whole that presents Gaffin's thought and work as comprehensively and clearly as it ever has been. More than 40 essays, articles, and tracts have been compiled, including “The Usefulness of the Cross”, No Adam, No Gospel, “A Cessationist View,” and “The Work of Christ Applied”. This collection is a must-have for any student of theology. Music Licensing Code: O37WTG9DLOFOFZK5

What is Amillennialism? If you were asked to define it, where would you start? In this episode, Pastor Brandon gives some overarching contours for understanding the Amillennial position.  For more information from the Amillennialist Perspective, see:  Critical Questions of Postmillennialism by Cincy Reformed Understanding Revelation 20:1-15 - The Millennial Reign of Christ and the Binding of Satan by Cincy Reformed  Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.  Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale  Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips  Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger Amillennialism by Anthony Hoekema   Amillennialism - Part 1 by Robert Strimple  Amillennialism - Part 2 by Robert Strimple  The Great Hope of Amillennialism by Pierce Taylor Hibbs  Theonomy: A Reformed Critique ed. by William Barker and W. Robert Godfrey Revelation (Gospel Coalition) by G.K. Beale and Thomas Schreiner   The Gospel and Eschatology by Westminster Faculty 

In this episode, Pastor Brandon unpacks Ephesians 5:15-21: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. Also see Colossians 3:12-17: Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Sources used and/or recommended, see: In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson  Colossians and Philemon (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) by G.K. Beale 

In this episode, two Amillennialists, Zac and Brandon, ask critical questions of Postmillennialism. Will the world become Christianized into an earthly "golden era" before Jesus returns, or will the church continue to be a pilgrim church, walking through the wilderness, experiencing persecution and martyrdom, and awaiting triumph in the New Heavens and New Earth? These matters and more are discussed in this episode.  For more information from the Amillennialist Perspective, see:  Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.  Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale  Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips  Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger Amillennialism by Anthony Hoekema   Amillennialism - Part 1 by Robert Strimple  Amillennialism - Part 2 by Robert Strimple  The Great Hope of Amillennialism by Pierce Taylor Hibbs  Theonomy: A Reformed Critique ed. by William Barker and W. Robert Godfrey Revelation (Gospel Coalition) by G.K. Beale and Thomas Schreiner   The Gospel and Eschatology by Westminster Faculty 

In this episode, two Amillennialists, Zac and Brandon, ask critical questions of Postmillennialism. Will the world become Christianized into an earthly "golden era" before Jesus returns, or will the church continue to be a pilgrim church, walking through the wilderness, experiencing persecution and martyrdom, and awaiting triumph in the New Heavens and New Earth? These matters and more are discussed in this episode.  For more information from the Amillennialist Perspective, see:  Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.  Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale  Revelation (Reformed Expository) by Richard Phillips  Revelation (Lectio Continua) by Joel Beeke The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation by Vern Poythress A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim Riddlebarger Amillennialism by Anthony Hoekema   Amillennialism - Part 1 by Robert Strimple  Amillennialism - Part 2 by Robert Strimple  The Great Hope of Amillennialism by Pierce Taylor Hibbs  Theonomy: A Reformed Critique ed. by William Barker and W. Robert Godfrey Revelation (Gospel Coalition) by G.K. Beale and Thomas Schreiner   The Gospel and Eschatology by Westminster Faculty 

One of the most extensive treatments of the implications of the Resurrection of Christ is found in 1 Corinthians 15. In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss key parts of this chapter.  For more information, see:  Crucified and Risen by John Calvin  The Cross and the Resurrection by Simon Gathercol Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul's Soteriology by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. The Hope of Israel: The Resurrection of Christ in the Acts of the Apostles by Brandon Crowe Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology by G.K. Beale  In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.

One of the most extensive treatments of the implications of the Resurrection of Christ is found in 1 Corinthians 15. In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss key parts of this chapter.  For more information, see:  The Cross and the Resurrection by Simon Gathercol Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul's Soteriology by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. The Hope of Israel: The Resurrection of Christ in the Acts of the Apostles by Brandon Crowe Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology by G.K. Beale  In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.

When Paul says that a person is "Justified by faith apart from works," what does he mean? Can works play some sort of foundational role in our justification? Where do good works come in? Is faith a work? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac unpack the pillars of the Protestant Doctrine of Justification.  For more information, see:  Rom. 3:24; 4:1-13; 5:1, 15-21; 8:33; 10:3-4; Gal. 2:16; 3:11; 5:4; 1 Cor. 1:30; 6:11; Phil. 3:9; Jas. 2:23 Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23 Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 60-65 Canons of Dort, Rejection of Errors Reformed Catholic vs. Roman Catholic - Part 2: Justification and Sola Fide by Cincy Reformed Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray  Justified In Christ ed. by Scott Oliphint  How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde  By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson  Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion (ch. 16) by Herman Bavinck  Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 4, ch. 5) by Geerhardus Vos  Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation (ch. 7, 21) by Geerhardus Vos 

When Paul says that a person is "Justified by faith apart from works," what does he mean? Can works play some sort of foundational role in our justification? Where do good works come in? Is faith a work? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac unpack the pillars of the Protestant Doctrine of Justification.  For more information, see:  Rom. 3:24; 4:1-13; 5:1, 15-21; 8:33; 10:3-4; Gal. 2:16; 3:11; 5:4; 1 Cor. 1:30; 6:11; Phil. 3:9; Jas. 2:23 Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23 Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 60-65 Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray  Justified In Christ ed. by Scott Oliphint  How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde  By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson  Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion (ch. 16) by Herman Bavinck       

Looking for a Reformed Church in Orange County? Check out Santa Ana Reformed (a United Reformed Church plant) meeting Sundays at 2 PM! Contact us: santaanareformed@gmail.com Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr. (ThD., Westminster Theological Seminary) is Emeritus Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania. We want to thank Crossway for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Gaffin! Purchase the books here: In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul Reformed Dogmatics: A System of Christian Theology (Single Volume) Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

In this episode, we speak about the ecclesiastical and theological contributions of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gaffin having been elected the chairman of the OPC's Committee on Foreign Missions. Crossway has also published his latest book, In the Fullness of Time, a revision of his lecture notes from his course, Acts and Paul. Dr. Gaffin’s history is inextricably linked with two institutions closely identified with J. Gresham Machen: Westminster Theological Seminary and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Taking this opportunity to reflect on the life and works of Dr. Gaffin, the panel comments on his unique contributions. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction00:08:41 Dr. Gaffin’s 50+ Years of Service to OPC Foreign Missions00:14:21 Meeting Dr. Gaffin00:27:54 Dr. Gaffin’s Bibliography00:32:13 Gaffin and Vos00:37:11 Resurrection and Eschatology: A Festschrift for Dr. Gaffin00:43:12 Gaffin’s Theological Contributions00:57:31 1 Corinthians 15:45 and 2 Corinthians 3:17–1801:00:35 Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. and Charlie Dennison01:03:09 Conclusion Order the Book While supplies last, we’re running a big sale on copies of Dr. Gaffin’s book. For the best deal, get a bundle of In the Fullness of Time, Geerhardus Vos by Danny E. Olinger, and Foundations of Covenant Theology by Lane G. Tipton. We’re offering this bundle for $49.99. The combined retail price is $91.97. That’s a savings of more than 45%. You may also save more than 40% on individual copies. Select Bibliography Gaffin, Jr., Richard B. By Faith Not By Sight. Bletchley, Milton Keynes, UK: Paternoster Press, 2006. ———. God's Word in Servant-Form. Reformed Academic Press, n.d. ———. “‘Life-Giving Spirit': Probing the Center of Paul's Pneumatology.” JETS 41 (1998): 573–89. ———. “Old Amsterdam and Inerrancy.” Westminster Theological Journal 44, no. 2 (Fall 1982): p 250-289. ———. Perspectives on Pentecost. P & R Publishing, 1979. ———. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul's Soteriology. 2nd ed. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co., 1987. ———. “The Place and Importance of Introduction to the New Testament.” In Studying the New Testament Today, 143–51. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, n.d. ———. “The Redemptive-Historical View.” In Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views, edited by Stanley E Porter and Beth M Stovell. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2012. ———. “The Usefulness of the Cross,” The Westminster Theological Journal, Vol. 41 No. 2 Spring 1979, pp. 228–246. (We discussed this article on Christ the Center, episode 585) Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology: Theology in Service of the Church: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton

On this episode, we speak about the ecclesiastical and theological contributions of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gaffin having been elected the chairman of the OPC's Committee on Foreign Missions. Crossway has also published his latest book, In the Fullness of Time, a revision of his lecture notes from his course, Acts and Paul.

In this episode, we speak about the ecclesiastical and theological contributions of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gaffin having been elected the chairman of the OPC's Committee on Foreign Missions. Crossway has also published his latest book, In the Fullness of Time, a revision of his lecture […]

"What must I do to be saved?" is a central question asked in the Gospels. However, the Reformed Church and the Roman Catholic Church have given antithetical answers to this key question. According to the Reformed Church, justification is on the grounds of Jesus's imputed righteousness which is received by faith alone. Good works, then, are a fruit of justification - never the root. As Richard Gaffin said, love "is not identical with faith, but its fruit or result," and good works are "expressions" of a believer's saving faith. Roman Catholicism, however, has declared those who believe this to be "Anathema" (eternally damned). In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac continue the series that is comparing and contrasting the Reformed Church with the Roman Catholic Church in order to gain clarity and understanding, which can best lead to more fruitful dialogue.   For more information, see:  Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23 Heidelberg Catechism, Q 60-65 Canons of Dort, Rejection of Errors Justified in Christ: God's Plan for Us in Justification ed. by K. Scott Oliphint  Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism by R.C. Sproul  By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.  Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray  The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance by Sinclair Ferguson  Far From Rome, Near to God: Testimonies of Fifty Converted Catholic Priests by Richard Bennett  How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde  Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 4, ch. 5) by Geerhardus Vos  Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation (ch. 7, 21) by Geerhardus Vos  A Reformed Catholic by William Perkins

"What must I do to be saved?" is a central question asked in the Gospels. However, the Reformed Church and the Roman Catholic Church have given antithetical answers to this key question. According to the Reformed Church, justification is on the grounds of Jesus's imputed righteousness which is received by faith alone. Good works, then, are a fruit of justification - never the root. As Richard Gaffin said, love "is not identical with faith, but its fruit or result," and good works are "expressions" of a believer's saving faith. Roman Catholicism, however, has declared those who believe this to be "Anathema" (eternally damned). In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac continue the series that is comparing and contrasting the Reformed Church with the Roman Catholic Church in order to gain clarity and understanding, which can best lead to more fruitful dialogue.   For more information, see:  Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23 Heidelberg Catechism, Q 60-65 Canons of Dort, Rejection of Errors Justified in Christ: God's Plan for Us in Justification ed. by K. Scott Oliphint  Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism by R.C. Sproul  By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.  Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray  The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance by Sinclair Ferguson  Far From Rome, Near to God: Testimonies of Fifty Converted Catholic Priests by Richard Bennett  How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde  Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 4, ch. 5) by Geerhardus Vos  Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation (ch. 7, 21) by Geerhardus Vos  A Reformed Catholic by William Perkins

Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton discuss Lefferts A. Loetscher, The Broadening Church: A Study of Theological Issues in the Presbyterian Church Since 1869 (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1954). This book is indispensable as a thoughtful and well-researched rationale for the reorganization of Princeton Seminary in 1929. It is a history told from the perspective of the mediating conservatives, who viewed Machen and other fundamentalists as “extreme conservatives.” From the Publisher: The far-reaching social and intellectual changes in the United States since the Civil War have had a definite effect upon the religious thought of American churches. In this volume, a distinguished scholar and theologian has undertaken an inductive study of theological issues in one of the major denominations, the Presbyterian church in the United States of America. Since this church was in the thick of the social and intellectual ferment that changed the living and thinking habits of Americans, much that transpired in it finds broad parallels in other leading American churches. Thus, the story of the Presbyterian church is, in essence, a kind of theological barometer of American history. Avoiding sweeping generalizations, Lefferts A. Loetscher briefly traces the history of the Presbyterian church from its founding by New England Puritans on Long Island in the 1640s to the disruption of 1837 and the “wedding day” of Old School and New School Presbyterians in 1870, following the reunion of 1869. From this point, he examines in detail the development of the church, analyzing the controversies that occurred over the years, interpreting the various theological issues that led to disputes. Lefferts A. Loetscher was Professor Emeritus of American Church History at Princeton University. He is the author of A Brief History of the Presbyterians. Links George M. Marsden, Reforming Fundamentalism: Fuller Seminary and the New EvangelicalismLane G. Tipton and Jeffrey C. Waddington, eds. Resurrection and Eschatology: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

On a Sunday afternoon in 1935, J. Gresham Machen stepped into a broadcast booth at WIP Radio in Philadelphia and began something no one had tried before: teaching Reformed theology over the radio. In the vein of C.S. Lewis's landmark “Mere Christianity” talks, Machen's addresses are a crystal-clear articulation of the basics of the Christian faith, unfolding into an exceptional and persuasive explanation of Reformed theology. Things Unseen is both an accessible systematic theology, and a masterclass in evangelistic apologetics. Introduced by Timothy J. Keller, Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson, Historical Preface by Stephen J. Nichols, Afterword by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Nichols and get a glimpse into the life, context, and work of J. Gresham Machen.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Poverty in Prayer Subtitle: ARF Conference Speaker: Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/30/2008 Bible: Romans 8:26-27 Length: 40 min.

https://vimeo.com/366860600 Camden Bucey speaks at our 2019 Theology Conference held at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. The theme of the conference is “The Law Is Spiritual,” which is a phrase that comes from Romans 7:14. This is a verse that has been a perennial challenge for interpreters. What does it mean for the law to be “spiritual”? In this opening lecture, Dr. Bucey offers several exegetical, hermeneutical, and biblical-theological suggestions for approaching this difficult verse and its immediate context, namely Romans 7. This is a sketch of what could be developed in due course. There is a typological and eschatological difference post-Pentecost. This is a fundamental point of Paul’s epistle to the Galatians. There is deep congruence between Galatians’ structure and that of Romans. It is interesting to compare the flow of Paul’s argument in Galatians with that of Romans. If that is true, you should be able to look to one letter for assistance when the other is particularly difficult to understand. Romans 7 is one of those chapters, particularly with regard to the so-called “schizophrenic I.”[1] When Paul uses the first-person singular pronoun, what does he mean? The ancient church held the view that Paul was referring to himself when he was an unbeliever. The Augustinian and Reformational tradition viewed it as the struggle of a believer battling with indwelling sin in this age. Others have argued for a redemptive-historical view that Paul describes life under the Old Covenant. We will consider consider the hypothesis that Romans 7:14a is explained in part by Galatians 3:19 and Galatians 3:22–24 sheds light on Romans 7:14b. The struggle of Romans 7 is that of the earthly/dust (χοϊκός) man (1 Corinthians 15:47–48). The law originates from heaven and guides us as a pedagogue unto the precipice just as Moses brought the people to the Jordan. But to cross over into the promised land, we need the man of heaven, the life-giving Spirit. Once there, we can offer the obedience of faith (Romans 1:5), which was the goal of the law in the first place (Romans 8:4). [1] See Dennis Johnson’s chapter in Resurrection and Eschatology: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.

Episode 29- Original Sin (With a quick examination of Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism).   Bible References: Genesis 2:17, 3:6, 16-19. Romans 5:12-14, 8:7-8. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22. Ephesians 2:1-3.   Sources: Bavinck, Herman, John Bolt, and John Vriend. Reformed Dogmatics: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2006. Pg, 86,90-91, 93-94. Dagg, J. L. Manual of Theology, First Part: A Treatise on Christian Doctrine. Charleston, SC; Richmond, VA; Macon, GA; Selma, AL; New Orleans: Southern Baptist Publication Society; S. S. & Publication Board; B. B. & Colporteur Society; B. B. & Book Depository; B. B. Depository, 1859. Vos, Geerhardus. Reformed Dogmatics. Edited by Richard B. Gaffin. Translated by Annemie Godbehere, Roelof van Ijken, Daan van der Kraan, Harry Boonstra, Jonathan Pater, Allan Janssen, Richard B. Gaffin Jr., and Kim Batteau. Vol. 1–5. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012–2016. Ward, Mark, Jessica Parks, Brannon Ellis, and Todd Hains, eds. Lexham Survey of Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018.   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher.     

Episode 29- Original Sin (With a quick examination of Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism).   Bible References: Genesis 2:17, 3:6, 16-19. Romans 5:12-14, 8:7-8. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22. Ephesians 2:1-3.   Sources: Bavinck, Herman, John Bolt, and John Vriend. Reformed Dogmatics: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2006. Pg, 86,90-91, 93-94. Dagg, J. L. Manual of Theology, First Part: A Treatise on Christian Doctrine. Charleston, SC; Richmond, VA; Macon, GA; Selma, AL; New Orleans: Southern Baptist Publication Society; S. S. & Publication Board; B. B. & Colporteur Society; B. B. & Book Depository; B. B. Depository, 1859. Vos, Geerhardus. Reformed Dogmatics. Edited by Richard B. Gaffin. Translated by Annemie Godbehere, Roelof van Ijken, Daan van der Kraan, Harry Boonstra, Jonathan Pater, Allan Janssen, Richard B. Gaffin Jr., and Kim Batteau. Vol. 1–5. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012–2016. Ward, Mark, Jessica Parks, Brannon Ellis, and Todd Hains, eds. Lexham Survey of Theology. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018.   Keep up with our Podcast via: Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastcovenant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantpodcast/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covenant-podcast/id1464738712 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xaNyHKd85BZl3Cxw5CUk8?si=T89hvJfVQUCcvmVxvrfEfw YouTube, Podbean, Google Podcasts, Stitcher.     

Many different interpretations have been offered regarding the phrase “all Israel shall be saved” in Romans 11. In this episode, we speak about five different interpretations, focusing on the three that are represented in confessionally Reformed and Presbyterian Churches. Resources Cornelis P. Venema, “In This Way All Israel Will be Saved: A Study of Romans 11:26” Mid-America Journal of Theology 22 (2011) 19–40.Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., “Theonomy and Eschatology: Reflections on Postmillennialism” in Theonomy: A Reformed Critique, edited by Williams S. Barker and Robert Godfrey Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary

What does suffering have to do with the life of the Christian? Is suffering something we just have to endure until that time that we will have the victory in Christ? To address this matter, we turn to a classic article by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., “The Usefulness of the Cross,” The Westminster Theological Journal, Vol. 41 No. 2 Spring 1979, pp. 228–246. Links Audio of Dr. Gaffin delivering this paper Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy

What does suffering have to do with the life of the Christian? Is suffering something we just have to endure until that time that we will have the victory in Christ? To address this matter, we turn to a classic article by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., "The Usefulness of the Cross," The Westminster Theological Journal, Vol. 41 No. 2 Spring 1979, pp. 228–246. Links Audio of Dr. Gaffin delivering this paper https://vimeo.com/323619930/aa77c219fb

Danny Olinger speaks about the life and thought of Geerhardus Vos. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has identified Vos as the father of Reformed biblical theology and we take the time to speak of his contribution and legacy. Rev. Olinger is General Secretary for the OPC Committee on Christian Education. He has written a tremendous biography of Vos, titled Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian. The book is published by Reformed Forum and available for purchase. Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian $29.99 Add to cart Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian (E-book) $9.99 Add to cart Participants: Adam York, Camden Bucey, Danny Olinger, Jim Cassidy

Danny Olinger speaks about the life and thought of Geerhardus Vos. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has identified Vos as the father of Reformed biblical theology and we take the time to speak of his contribution and legacy. Rev. Olinger is General Secretary for the OPC Committee on Christian Education. He has written a tremendous biography of Vos, titled Geerhardus Vos: Reformed Biblical Theologian, Confessional Presbyterian. The book is published by Reformed Forum and available for purchase.

Join host Steve Matthews as he interviews Stephen Cunha, author of The Emperor Has No Clothes: Richard B. Gaffin Jr's Doctrine of Justification, the topic book for this year's Christian Worldview Essay Contest.

Our resident book hound, Ryan Noha, speaks about several rare books to be added to the Reformed Forum online store. Select Titles: Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology (signed by the author) John Murray, Divorce (first edition, 1953) Cornelius Van Til, The Defense of the Faith (first edition, 1955) Geerhardus Vos, The […]

We continue our #VosGroup series by opening pages 143–148 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider types and symbols. This is an important discussion on redemptive-historical hermeneutics and a classic lesson from Vos’s writings. Links Christ the Center, episode 223: Baptism, Covenant, and Election with Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. speaks about Calvin’s views on the Sabbath. In this conversation, we look to Dr. Gaffin’s book Calvin and the Sabbath: The Controversy of Applying the Fourth Commandment (Mentor/Christian Focus), which is a revised version of his ThM thesis originally written under the supervision of John Murray at Westminster Theological Seminary in 1961–62. We also speak about Dr. Gaffin’s exegesis and theological development of Hebrews 3–4 in Pressing Toward the Mark: Essays Commemorating Fifty Years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. speaks about Calvin's views on the Sabbath. In this conversation, we look to Dr. Gaffin's book Calvin and the Sabbath: The Controversy of Applying the Fourth Commandment (Mentor/Christian Focus), which is a revised version of his ThM thesis originally written under the supervision of John Murray at Westminster in 1961–62. We also speak about Dr. Gaffin's exegesis and theological development of Hebrews 3–4 in Pressing Toward the Mark: Essays Commemorating Fifty Years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Today we welcome Vern Poythress and Iain Duguid to speak about Reformed hermeneutics and the tradition of biblical interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. Along with G. K. Beale and Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Poythress and Duguid have contributed to Seeing Christ in All of Scripture: Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary. We speak about the book and the importance of interpreting Scripture according to Christ. Dr. Poythress is professor of New Testament interpretation and Dr. Duguid is professor of Old Testament at Westminster. Westminster Seminary Press is offering a PDF copy of the book for free. Participants: Camden Bucey, Iain Duguid, Jeff Waddington, Vern Poythress

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. preaches during the morning service at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois at the 2015 Reformed Forum theology Conference.

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. delivers his second plenary address at the 2015 Reformed Forum theology Conference.

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. delivers his first plenary address at the 2015 Reformed Forum Theology Conference.

We welcome Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. and Dr. Lane G. Tipton to speak about Geerhardus Vos’s seminal article, “The Eschatological Aspect of the Pauline Conception of the Spirit,” which is found in Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos. This episode was recorded live as part of the pre-conference festivities at our 2015 Theology Conference held at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. You can also watch the videos from each of our main conference sessions. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

We welcome Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. and Dr. Lane G. Tipton to speak about Geerhardus Vos's seminal article, "The Eschatological Aspect of the Pauline Conception of the Spirit," which is found in Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos. This episode was recorded live as part of the pre-conference festivities at our 2015 Theology Conference held at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. You can also watch the videos from each of our main conference sessions.

Today Jonathan Master is joined by Dr. David F. Wells, Distinguished Research Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Wells has written many books, including No Place for Truth: Or Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology? and God in the Whirlwind: How the Holy-Love of God Reorients Our World. He stops by to talk with Jonathan about the distinction between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology.Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. An MP3 of Richard B. Gaffin's lecture entitled "The Vitality of Reformed Systematic Theology" is free to download. Go to ReformedResources.org to download your free MP3!Theology on the Go is a brief conversation on eternal truths with Jonathan Master, Executive Editor of PlaceForTruth.org, a voice of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. Each program features a pastor/theologian discussing key biblical doctrines in thoughtful and accessible ways. Theology on the Go will help you better understand the finer points of theology, while showing how relevant and important theology truly is for Christians today.Dr. Wells' Books mentioned in the program:No Place for Truth: Or Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology?God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading DreamsLosing Our Virtue: Why the Church Must Recover Its Moral VisionThe Courage to be Protestant: Truth-lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern WorldGod in the Whirlwind: How the Holy-Love of God Reorients Our World

On this episode of Theology on the Go, Jonathan Master is joined by Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Emeritus Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gaffin is the author of many books, including By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation, and he and Jonathan discuss Union with Christ. Listen to their conversation to learn more about this topic!Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. An MP3 of James Boice's sermon entitled "Union with Christ" is free to download. Go to ReformedResources.org to download your free MP3!Theology on the Go is a brief conversation on eternal truths with Jonathan Master, Executive Editor of PlaceForTruth.org, a voice of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. Each program features a pastor/theologian discussing key biblical doctrines in thoughtful and accessible ways. Theology on the Go will help you better understand the finer points of theology, while showing how relevant and important theology truly is for Christians today. 

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., teaches at the 2015 Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series on the subject of the "Life Giving Spirit: The Exaltation of Christ and Salvation in the Theology of Paul."

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., teaches at the 2015 Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series on the subject of the "Life Giving Spirit: The Exaltation of Christ and Salvation in the Theology of Paul."

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., teaches at the 2015 Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series on the subject of the "Life Giving Spirit: The Exaltation of Christ and Salvation in the Theology of Paul."

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., teaches at the 2015 Kistemaker Academic Lecture Series on the subject of the "Life Giving Spirit: The Exaltation of Christ and Salvation in the Theology of Paul."

We begin the New Year with a look at some of our best clips from 2012. Listen to the full episodes of the clips we’ve chosen to include by using the following links: Ep. 215, Andrew Hoffecker Ep. 217, Michael Kruger Ep. 223, Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Ep. 228, Danny Hyde Ep. 233, David Garner Ep. 240, K. Scott Oliphint Ep. 248, Carl Trueman Ep. 250, A. Craig Troxel Ep. 254, Neil Tolsma Ep. 259, John Muether Participants: A. Craig Troxel, Camden Bucey, Carl Trueman, Danny Hyde, David Garner, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, John Muether, K. Scott Oliphint, Michael Kruger, Neil Tolsma, Richard B. Gaffin Jr., W. Andrew Hoffecker

Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. and Lane G. Tipton analyze arguments for credo-baptism and discuss Reformed views of covenant and election. Many Reformed Baptists will be quick to differentiate themselves from dispensationalists. They favor a covenantal hermeneutic that seeks to take into account the redemptive-historical features of Scripture. For this reason, many confessing credo-baptists argue that the Old Covenant administration has yielded several features to the New. For instance, many Reformed Baptists argue that circumcision, the Old Covenant sign of membership, was given to physical seed, but water baptism, the New Covenant sign of membership, should only be given to spiritual seed. Moreover, the covenant included unregenerate members in its previous administration, but all people know the Lord in the New Covenant. Drs. Gaffin and Tipton analyze these and other arguments for credo-baptism. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Today we welcome Dr. Michael S. Horton and Dr. Lane G. Tipton to the program to discuss justification and its relation to union with Christ. Dr. Horton is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California. He is the author of many books on a variety of theological topics—two of which that are germane to our discussion today are Covenant and Salvation: Union with Christ and The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Dr. Tipton is Charles Krahe Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He has co-edited Revelation and Reasons: New Essays in Reformed Apologetics and Resurrection and Eschatology: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. In Christ the Center episode 200, Dr. Tipton spoke about the doctrine of union with Christ. In the course of the interview, Tipton drew out what he saw as implications of the views presented by Dr. Horton in his book Covenant and Salvation: Union with Christ. In Christ the Center episode 207, Dr. Horton responded to the remarks. We are delighted to welcome both men to the program to continue the conversation together. The views and opinions expressed in this interview are solely of the individuals and are not the views of Reformed Forum or any other organization affiliated with the participants in this interview. Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton, Michael Horton

People often speak of the “cross” synecdochally, that is, referring to the entire work of redemption accomplished by Christ. While this is perfectly acceptable, repeated use of this construction can under-emphasize the significance of the resurrection. In this episode, the resurrection is displayed within the context of redemptive-history and its bearing upon the benefits of salvation is demonstrated as the panelists discuss many of the works of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Links Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology Theonomy and Eschatology: Some Reflections on Postmillennialism Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jeff Waddington

Lane G. Tipton provides the biblical warrant for a transtestamental gospel that understands the organic unity of the Old and New Testaments. Tipton contributed a chapter to the recent Confident of Better Things: Essays Commemorating Seventy-Five Years of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Dr. Tipton is also the co-editor of Revelation and Reason: New Essays in Reformed Apologetics and Resurrection and Eschatology: Theology in Service of the Church: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Lane G. Tipton

Lecture by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Emeritus professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, at the Denver Full Confidence Conference.

Lecture by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Emeritus professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, at the Tampa Bay Full Confidence Conference. Hebrews 1:1-2.

2008 Commencement Charge to Students by Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.

This week we talk to Dr. Lane Tipton, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) to talk about the theological contribution of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. ... Related posts:Van Til’s Trinitarian Theology Paul’s Two-Age Construction and Apologetics The Atonement and Covenant Theology, Part 2

Christ the Center revisited with Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, professor of biblical and systematic theology, emeritus, at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, about the significance of Pentecost for redemptive history ... Related posts:Sanctification and the Gospel The Eschatology of Adoption The Atonement and Covenant Theology, Part 2

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, joined the Christ the Center panel to discuss the nature of the gospel ... Related posts:Perspectives on Pentecost Cultural Relevance, Mercy Ministry and the Social Gospel The Rule of Love

Christ the Center revisited with Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, professor of biblical and systematic theology, emeritus, at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, about the significance of Pentecost for redemptive history and the life of the church. Drawing from his book Perspectives on Pentecost and his “Acts and Paul” lecture notes, Dr. Gaffin explained the place of Pentecost as the culmination of that complex of events surrounding the person and work of Jesus Christ which includes his incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension. Pentecost, then, occurs as part of the accomplishment of redemption and is therefore unrepeatable although its significance and effects reverberate throughout the Christian life. This is a rich biblical theological discussion that will repay frequent rehearsals. episode photo by knowhimonline Books by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Perspectives on Pentecost Resurrection and Redemption By Faith, Not by Sight Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos (editor) God’s Word in Servant Form: Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck and the Doctrine of Scripture Calvin and the Sabbath Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

Bill Dennison returns to Christ the Center to bring the fire about the eschatological structure of Paul’s thought and its relation to apologetics. Dr. Dennison has written a wonderful book title Paul’s Two-Age Construction and Apologetics which was originally his ThM thesis at Westminster Theological Seminary. This is a fantastic discussion regarding the interconnectedness of the theological encyclopedia. Dr. Dennison is Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA as well as Visiting Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Northwest Theological Seminary. In addition to the book which is the topic of discussion today, Bill has authored The Young Bultmann: Context for His Understanding of God, 1884-1925 and A Christian Approach to Interdisciplinary Studies: In Search of a Method and Starting Point. Links Northwest Theological Seminary Christ the Center 53 – The Young Bultmann with Bill Dennison Bibliography Dennison, William D. Paul’s Two-Age Construction and Apologetics. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2000. —. A Christian Approach to Interdisciplinary Studies: in Search of a Method and Starting Point. Eugene Or.: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007. —. The Young Bultmann: Context for His Understanding of God,1884-1925. American university studies. New York: P. Lang, 2008. Oliphint, K. Scott, and Lane G. Tipton. Revelation and Reason: New Essays in Reformed Apologetics. 1st ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology: Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Other Formats Zotero RDF Dublin Core RDF Participants: Bill Dennison, Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig

In honor of John Calvin’s 500th anniversary, the General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church held a pre-Assembly conference on the subject of John Calvin. The Rev. Dr. Richard B. Gaffin of Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spoke on Calvin’s soteriology. The Rev. Glen J. Clary, pastor of Immanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church, West Collingswood, New Jersey spoke on Calvin as a servant of the Word of God. Christ the Center had the privilege of welcoming Glen to the panel to discuss his lecture topic. Join us for an interesting discussion of Calvin’s theology of preaching touching on its authority, the presence of Christ, and worship. Christ the Center is listener supported. To read more about how you can help Reformed Forum cover the cost of producing this program, please visit http://reformedforum.org/support. Links Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. on Christ the Center, ep. 57 – Sanctification and the Gospel Ordained Servant Second Helvetic Confession Bibliography Calvin, John. Calvin: Theological Treatises. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1954. —. Sermons on the Acts of the Apostles: Chapters 1-7. Edinburgh: Banner Of Truth Trust, 2008. —. Sermons on Genesis: Chapters 1-11. Banner Of Truth Trust, 2009. Lawson, Steven. The Expository Genius of John Calvin. Lake Mary FL: Reformation Trust Pub., 2006. Parker, Thomas. Calvin’s Preaching. 1st ed. Louisville Ky.: Westminster/J. Knox Press, 1992. —. The Oracles of God: An Introduction to the Preaching of John Calvin. London [u.a.]: Lutterworth Press, 1947. Preaching. Dyer Ind.: Mid-America Reformed Seminary, 1999. Wallace, Ronald. Calvin’s Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament. Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1957. Participants: Camden Bucey, Glen Clary, Jim Cassidy

Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, joined the Christ the Center panel to discuss the nature of the gospel and the relation of the benefits of redemption to union with Christ. The significance of the contribution of John Calvin was delved into, especially his handling of the duplex gratia dei or two-fold blessing of justification and sanctification, and how this relates to our union with the risen Lord. Of special interest was the conversation about how justification and sanctification relate to each other within union. A discussion was also had regarding the distinction between definitive and progressive sanctification and the biblical basis for that distinction. The panel also discussed the relation of the historia salutis (the history of redemption or the accomplishment of redemption) to the ordo salutis (the order of salvation or its application). Dr. Gaffin is the author of numerous articles and books, including Resurrection and Redemption, Calvin and the Sabbath, Perspectives on Pentecost, By Faith, Not By Sight and he has edited a collection of the shorter writings of Geerhardus Vos, Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation. In May of 2008 Dr. Gaffin entered into honored retirement and was the recipient of a festschrift entitled Resurrection and Eschatology co-edited by Lane G. Tipton and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Archive.org Panel Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Jeff Waddington James Dolezal Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Bibliography Bogue, Carl W. Jonathan Edwards and the Covenant of Grace . Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2009. Gaffin, Richard. By Faith Not By Sight . Paternoster, 2006. Gaffin, Richard B., Jr. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology . 2nd ed. P & R Publishing, 1987. Larson, Mark J. Calvin’s Doctrine of the State: A Reformed Doctrine and Its American Trajectory, the Revolutionary War, and the Founding of the Republic . Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2009. Payne, Jon D. In The Splendor Of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century . First. Tolle Lege Press, 2008 Participants: Camden Bucey, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

In this episode of Christ the Center the panel interviews Dr. William Dennison, professor of interdisciplinary studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, about his recent publication The Young Bultmann. Bultmann was at one time the most influential New Testament scholars of the western world. He is perhaps best known for his hermeneutic of demythologization. Questions of influences on Rudolf Bultmann come in for discussion (Neo-Kantian or Heidiggerian) as well as Bultmann’s relationship to Freiderich D. E. Schleiermacher and Karl Barth. Listeners interested in how presuppositional apologetics is brought to bear in understanding a major figure in NT studies will benefit from this discussion. Panel Dr. William Dennison Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Bibliography Dennison, William A., and William D. Dennison. Paul’s Two-Age Construction and Apologetics. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2000. Dennison, William D. A Christian Approach to Interdisciplinary Studies: in Search of a Method and Starting Point. Eugene Or.: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007. —. The Young Bultmann: Context for His Understanding of God,1884-1925. American university studies. New York: P. Lang, 2008. Noll, Mark A. God and Race in American Politics: A Short History. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2008. Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Participants: Bill Dennison, Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy

We had the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Jue, Associate Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Jue is an expert on the eschatological views of the Westminster Divines and his research is a very stimulating subject. The answer to the question “What were the views of the divines?” may surprise you. Panel Jeff Jue Lane Tipton Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Bibliography Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation: A Commentary on the Greek Text (New International Greek Testament Commentary. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1998. Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008. Hardman Moore, Susan. Pilgrims: New World Settlers & The Call of Home. New Haven [Conn.]; London: Yale University Press, 2007. Hoekema, Anthony A. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1979. Johnson, Dennis E. Triumph of the Lamb: A Commentary on Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2001. Jue, Jeffrey K. Heaven Upon Earth : Joseph Mede (1586-1638) and the Legacy of Millenarianism. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer, 2006. Kline, Meredith G. The Covenant of the Seventieth Week (1974). Mohler, R. Albert. Atheism Remix : A Christian Confronts the New Atheists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Poole, Matthew. An advertisement concerning the fourth and last part of Mr. Poole’s Synopsis criticorum aliorumque S. Scripturæ Interpretum. [London: s.n., 1676]. Poythress, Vern S. The Returning King: A Guide to the Book of Revelation. P & R Publishing, 2000. Ramsay, Richard B. The Certainty of the Faith : Apologetics in an Uncertain World. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Riddlebarger, Kim. A Case for Amillennialism : Understanding the End Times. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Leicester, England: Baker Books ; Inter-Varsity Press, 2003. Tipton, Lane G., and Jeffrey C. Waddington. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Toon, Peter. Puritans, the Millennium and the Future of Israel: Puritan eschatology, 1600 to 1660: A Collection of Essays. Cambridge: James Clarke, 1970. White, Randall Fowler. The Millennial Kingdom-City : Epic Themes Ezekiel 36-39, and the Interpretation of Revelation 20:4-10, 1991. Zachman, Randall C. John Calvin and Roman Catholicism : Critique and Engagement, Then and Now. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Jue, Jeff Waddington, Lane G. Tipton, Nick Batzig

R. Scott Clark, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California, joins us to discuss his forthcoming book Recovering the Reformed Confession. Panel R. Scott Clark Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links The Heidelblog Justin Taylor’s roundup of the interaction between Enns, Helm, and Beale Scottish Journal of Theology Report from the General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church The Baptist Confession of 1689 The Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies Bibliography Bavinck, Herman, and J. Mark Beach. Saved by Grace : The Holy Spirit’s Work in Calling and Regeneration. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Beale, G. K. Myth, History, and Inspiration: A Review Article of Inspiration and Incarnation by Peter Enns, June 1, 2006. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3817/is_200606/ai_n17176285. —. The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism : Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. —. We Become What We Worship : A Biblical Theology of Idolatry. Downers Grove, Ill.: IVP Academic, 2008. Clark, R. Scott., and Westminster Seminary California. Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry : Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 2007. Enns, Peter. Inspiration and Incarnation : Evangelicals and the Problem of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2005. Eswine, Zack. Preaching to a Post-Everything World : Crafting Biblical Sermons that Connect with Our Culture. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Books, 2008. Gaffin, Richard. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hansen, Collin. Young, Restless, Reformed : A Journalist’s Journey with the New Calvinists. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Johnson, Gary L. W. B.B. Warfield : Essays on His Life and Thought. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Mackintosh, H. R. The Doctrine of the Person of Jesus Christ. Edinburgh, 1923. McGrath, Alister E. T. F. Torrance : An Intellectual Biography. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 2006. Olson, Roger E. Reformed and Always Reforming : The Postconservative Approach to Evangelical Theology. Acadia studies in Bible and theology. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2007. Thomas, Derek. What is Providence? Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Pub., 2008. Torrance, Thomas Forsyth. The Doctrine of Grace in the Apostolic Fathers. The Torrance collection. Eugene, Ore.: Wipf & Stock, 1996. Torrance, Thomas Forsyth, and Robert T. Walker. Incarnation The Person and Life of Christ. Ivp Academic, 2008. Van Til, Cornelius. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Nick Batzig, R. Scott Clark

Lane Keister joins us to discuss the Federal Vision, an expression of theology within Reformed circles offering alternative views of the Bible’s covenantal structure, ecclesiology and the sacraments. Lane runs Green Baggins, a blog which has become a popular destination for informed, scholarly discussion of issues in reformed theology. Panel Lane Keister Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Nick Batzig Camden Bucey Links Green Baggins The Puritan Board Biblical Horizons Bibliography Beale, G. K. The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God. InterVarsity Press, 2004. Beisner, E. Calvin., and Fla.). Knox Theological Seminary (Fort Lauderdale. The Auburn Avenue theology, Pros and Cons : Debating the Federal Vision. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Knox Theological Seminary, 2004. Beougher, Timothy K. Richard Baxter and Conversion : A Study of the Puritan Concept of Becoming a Christian. Fearn, Ross-shire, Scotland: Mentor, 2007. Clark, R. Scott., and Westminster Seminary California. Covenant, Justification, and Pastoral Ministry : Essays by the Faculty of Westminster Seminary California. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 2007. Jordan, James B. Through New Eyes : Developing a Biblical View of the World. Brentwood, Tenn.: Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1988. Köstenberger, Andreas J., and Scott R. Swain. Father, Son and Spirit : the Trinity and John’s Gospel. Nottingham, England; Downers Grove, Illinois: Apollos ; InterVarsity Press, 2008. Leithart, Peter J. The Baptized Body. Moscow, ID: Canon Press, 2007. —. The Priesthood of the Plebs : A Theology of Baptism. Eugene, Or.: Wipf and Stock Pub., 2003. Lusk, Rich. Paedofaith : A Primer on the Mystery of Infant Salvation and a Handbook for Covenantal Parents. Monroe, La.: Athanasius Press, 2005. MacDonald, Neil B., and Carl R. Trueman. Calvin, Barth and Reformed Theology. Paternoster, 2008. Meyers, Jeffrey J. The Lord’s Service: The Grace of Covenant Renewal Worship. Canon Press, 2003. Otis, John M. Danger in the Camp : An Analysis and Refutation of the Heresies of the Federal Vision. Corpus Christi, Tex.: Triumphant Publications, 2005. Poythress, Vern S. “Kinds of Biblical Theology.” The Westminster Theological Journal 70, no. 1 (Spring 2008): 129-142. Reymond, Robert. Faith’s Reasons for Believing: An Apologetic Antidote to Mindless Christianity. Mentor, 2008. Sandlin, Andrew., John H. Armstrong, Don B. Garlington, Mark. Horne, Peter J. Leithart, Rich. Lusk, et al. A Faith That is Never Alone: A Response to Westminster Seminary California. La Grange, Calif.: Kerygma Press, 2007. Schwertley, Brian M. The Auburn Avenue Theology : A Biblical Critique. Saunderstown, RI; Iola, WI: The American Presbyterian Press ; Covenanted Reformation Press, 2005. Shepherd, Norman. The Call of Grace : How the Covenant Illuminates Salvation and Evangelism. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P & R Pub., 2000. Tipton, Lane G. and Jeffrey Waddington, ed. Resurrection and Eschatology : Theology in Service of the Church : Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Vos, Geerhardus, and James T. Dennison. The Letters of Geerhardus Vos. Phillipsburg, N.J.: P&R Pub., 2005. Waters, Guy Prentiss. The Federal Vision and Covenant Theology : A Comparative Analysis. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publ., 2006. Wilkins, J. Steven, and Duane. Garner. The Federal Vision. Monroe, La.: Athanasius Press, 2004. Wilson, Douglas. “Reformed” is Not Enough. Moscow, Idaho: Canon Press, 2002. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane Keister

This week we talk to Dr. Lane Tipton, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) to talk about the theological contribution of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. in whose honor a new festschrift has been published entitled Resurrection and Eschatology. Panel Lane Tipton Jeff Waddington Jim Cassidy Camden Bucey Links Bibliography Gaffin, Richard B., Jr. God’s Word in Servant-Form. Reformed Academic Press. Grenz, Stanley. Beyond Foundationalism : Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context. 1st ed. Louisville Ky.: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001. Oliphint, K. Scott. Justified In Christ: God’s Plan for Us in Justification. Mentor, 2007. Oliphint, K. Scott and Lane G. Tipton, eds. Revelation and Reason : New Essays in Reformed Apologetics. 1st ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2007. Young, Edward. The God-Breathed Scripture. Willow Grove Pa.: The Committee for the Historian of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 2007. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy, Lane G. Tipton

Several words are used to describe the atonement in the New Testament. As we continue our series on the atonement, we explore the atonement as a ransom and substitution for the redemption of the elect. Course Notes Hosts Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. 1559th ed. Westminster John Knox Press, 1960. Tipton, Lane G. and Jeff Waddington, eds. Resurrection and eschatology : theology in service of the church : essays in honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Garcia, Mark. Life in Christ : the function of union with Christ in the Unio-Duplex Gratia structure of Calvin’s soteriology : with special reference to the relationship of justification and sanctification in, 2004. Hall, David. A theological guide to Calvin’s Institutes : essays and analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. —. The legacy of John Calvin : his influence on the modern world. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Robertson, O. The hope fulfilled : essays in honor of O. Palmer Robertson. Pillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008. Sproul, R. The truth of the cross. Lake Mary Fla.: Reformation Trust Pub., 2007. Stott, John. The cross of Christ. England: INTER-VARSITY PRESS, 2006. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy

Join us for the second part of a two part discussion of the atonement and covenant theology. The group discusses the nature of the atonement and its natural and even necessary fit within covenant theology. Christ, as the second Adam, represents his elect and atones for their sins which were committed under the first covenant. Jeff also speaks about the new festschrift for Richard Gaffin which he has edited with Lane Tipton. Hosts Jim Cassidy Jeff Waddington Camden Bucey Bibliography Bavinck, Herman. Reformed Dogmatics, Vol. 3: Sin and Salvation in Christ. Baker Academic, 2006. Carson, D. Memoirs of an ordinary pastor : the life and reflections of Tom Carson. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Chalke, Steve. The lost message of Jesus. 1st ed. Grand Rapids Mich.: Zondervan, 2003. Christ and Culture Revisited. Inter Varsity Pr, 2008. Dabney, Robert. Christ our penal substitute. Richmond Va.: Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1898. Dennison, Wilam A., and William D. Dennison. Paul’s Two-Age Construction and Apologetics. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2000. Fesko, J. Diversity within the reformed tradition : supra- and infralapsarianism in Calvin, Dort, and Westminster. Greenville SC: Reformed Academic Press, 2001. _____. Justification : understanding the classic Reformed doctrine. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. _____. Last things first : unlocking Genesis 1-3 with the Christ of eschatology. Fearn Ross-shire Great Britain: Mentor, 2007. _____. What is justification by faith alone? Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Frame, John. Doctrine of the Christian life, 1979. Gaffin, Richard. Resurrection and eschatology : theology in service of the church : essays in honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. _____. Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology. 2. P & R Publishing, 1987. Griffith, Howard. Creator, Redeemer, Consummator : a festschrift for Meredith G. Kline. Greenville S.C. ;Jackson Miss.: Reformed Academic Press ;;Reformed Theological Seminary, 2000. Hall, David. A theological guide to Calvin’s Institutes : essays and analysis. Phillipsburg N.J.: P&R Pub., 2008. Hodge, Archibald, and Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (Old School). The Atonement. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, 1867. Jeffery, S. Pierced for our transgressions : rediscovering the glory of penal substitution. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2007. Kay, Brian. Trinitarian spirituality : John Owen and the doctrine of God in western devotion. Bletchley Milton Keynes UK ;;Waynesboro GA: Paternoster, 2007. Morris, Leon. The apostolic preaching of the cross. [1st ed.]. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1955. _____. The Atonement, its meaning and significance. Downers Grove Ill. USA: Inter-Varsity Press, 1983. _____. The Cross in the New Testament. Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1965. Murray, John. Redemption, accomplished and applied. Grand Rapids: W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1955. _____. The Atonement. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co., 1962. Nicole, Roger. The glory of the atonement : biblical, historical & practical perspectives : essays in honor of Roger Nicole. Downers Grove Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 2004. Oliphint, K. Scott. Things that cannot be shaken : holding fast to your faith in a relativistic world. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. _____. Justified In Christ: God’s plan for us in justification. Mentor, 2007. “OPC Report on Justification.” http://www.opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=19. Owen, John. The death of death in the death of Christ : a treatise in which the whole controversy about universal redemption is fully discussed. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1959. Packer, J. In my place condemned He stood : celebrating the glory of the atonement. Wheaton Ill.: Crossway Books, 2008. Peterson, David. Where wrath and mercy meet : proclaiming the atonement today : papers from the fourth Oak Hill College annual school of theology. Carlisle: Paternoster, 2002. Schreiner, Thomas. New Testament theology : magnifying God in Christ. Grand Rapids Mich.: Baker Academic, 2008. Silva, MoiseÌs. Philippians. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids MI: Baker Academic, 2005. Stott, John. The cross of Christ. England: INTER-VARSITY PRESS, 2006. Vanhoozer, Kevin. The drama of doctrine : a canonical-linguistic approach to Christian theology. 1st ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jeff Waddington, Jim Cassidy