Steve Wellum

In this episode, Caleb and guest, Steve Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), discuss the theological system known as progressive covenantalism and how it helps us understand and apply the storyline of Scripture to our lives. Wellum is Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous essays, articles, and books. Most notably he is the co-author with Peter Gentry of Kingdom through Covenant, God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of the Person of Christ, and is currently working on a two-volume systematic theology, the first of which will be available for purchase in February of 2024.Resources Christ from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Steve Wellum and Trent Hunter https://a.co/d/is2LMKj God's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Steve Wellum and Peter Gentry https://a.co/d/4cfgKOt Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Steve Wellum and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/70jf5nb Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker https://a.co/d/7ZaYyea The Past and Future of Baptist Covenantal Theology: Comparing 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism by Richard Lucas https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/

Professor Steve Wellum, from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses his new book on systematic theology. Topics include major theological influences, the process of writing a theology book, understanding different theological systems, contemporary issues in theology, and embracing the triune nature of God.

Steve Wellum, a Professor of Christian Theology and editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, dives deep into systematic theology and covenantal studies. He shares his journey from a pastoral role to academia, influenced by figures like Francis Schaeffer. Discussing his multi-volume work on systematic theology, Wellum emphasizes its role in articulating a Christian worldview. He also explores topics like the historical Adam, theosis, and the interplay between covenants and Christ, all while answering light-hearted rapid-fire questions.