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In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Doctrinal and Ministerial Studies, joins Rev. Compton and Dr. Clary on the podcast to explore Reformed worship and liturgy, its history, essential elements, and the importance of these elements of Reformed worship.

In today’s episode, Rev. Andrew Compton and Dr. Glen Clary revisit the biblical theology of worship, particularly as they ponder the question: What is going on on a cosmic spiritual level when we gather for corporate worship on the Lord’s Day? 

In this week's episode, Rev. Andrew Compton joins Dr. Glen Clary, pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Pflugerville, TX, and adjunct professor of Liturgics here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary. They sit down together to talk about worship, beginning with some biblical-theological considerations.

In our last episode, Dr. Alan Strange, Professor of Church History, elaborated on the Reformation and its view towards marriage. He continues to track with that, this time focusing on the Reformation’s high view of women and the Reformer’s teaching on divorce. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Strange pivots from church discipline to focus on marriage, particularly the Reformation’s perspective on marriage.

Can you believe that this is episode 100? It has been such a fun ride producing these episodes with our incredible faculty here at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, hearing their edifying and challenging discussions on doctrine and theology. Ultimately, we couldn’t be where we are without you: the very person listening to this podcast. Your continued listenership, interest, and support are greatly appreciated. In this 100th episode of Round Table, Dr. Strange concludes his talks on church discipline, focusing on various principles, particularly the humility that is involved.

Back behind the microphone with us is Dr. Alan Strange. A while back he reflected for a few episodes on church discipline and ended by mentioning that there are three classical purposes of church discipline. He stays on track with that line of thought but also brings to us the fourth purpose of discipline: Justice for the offended party.

In this concluding episode on the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach speak to the practical implications that holding to this view of the Mosaic Covenant can lead to. 

After introducing the doctrine of republication, Rev. Andrew Compton, Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach continue their conversation now as they turn to the biblical data. What does Scripture itself have to say about this? Listen as they turn to passages from both Old and New Testaments to assess this perspective on the Mosaic covenant.

In the study of biblical and systematic theology, students of Scripture learn about the covenant of grace, “wherein [the Lord] freely offers unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ; requiring of them faith in him, that they may be saved, and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal life his Holy Spirit, to make them willing, and able to believe” (as the WCF says). But students of Scripture also learn about the covenant of works, which preceded the covenant of grace, a covenant made in the Garden of Eden to Adam by God, “wherein life was promised to Adam; and in him to his posterity, upon condition of perfect and personal obedience.” Now, some theologians would speak about the covenant of works being “republished” at Mount Sinai, which is where we get the doctrine of republication. But what exactly does this entail, what do we make of this doctrine of republication? Joining the podcast for the next few weeks to tackle this are Rev. Andrew Compton (who you’ll hear on Zoom), Dr. Marcus Mininger, and Dr. J. Mark Beach.