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In this episode, Dr. Strange examines the Second and Third Council of Constantinople, which sought to affirm Christ's divine and human natures, and the Second Council of Nicaea, which authorized the legitimacy of using visual images in worship. In addition to the four Councils that came before them, the Eastern Church became known as the Church of the Seven Councils.

In this episode of our ongoing Church History series, Dr. Alan Strange delves into the topic of monasticism. He traces its origins, explaining why Protestants have historically been less inclined toward monastic practices, and discusses how monasticism evolved and spread during the Middle Ages.

In this episode, Dr. Beach examines the ordo salutis, which refers to the logical sequence or order of the various elements involved in the process of salvation according to Reformed theology. What is the order of salvation? Is it even correct to describe salvation in such terms? As Dr. Beach elaborates more on election, effectual calling, regeneration, conversion, justification, adoption, and sanctification, we hope you’ll come away from this episode with a little bit more of an understanding of what this is all about.

In this episode, Dr. Beach looks at the historia salutis, the overarching narrative of salvation history that unfolds throughout the Bible. By examining the major movements and themes of Scripture, Dr. Beach helps us see how the separate books of the Bible fit together into one grand narrative of God's purposeful action in human history to save a people for Himself. He highlights connections between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment, demonstrating the unity of Scripture amidst its diversity. It’s important for us to understand that the Bible is not just a collection of stories and ethical principles but as the unfolding drama of redemption that finds its climax and fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach explores the pactum salutis, also known as the covenant of redemption. This refers to the agreement made between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit before the creation of the world to redeem fallen humanity. By exploring the pactum salutis, Dr. Beach provides insight into the nature of the Trinity and the meticulous planning involved in God's work of salvation. This intra-Trinitarian covenant reminds us that redemption was no afterthought but rather the gracious purpose of God from before the foundation of the world.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange concludes his series on Christian Nationalism by offering final critiques of Stephen Wolfe's book, addressing how we distinguish our critique from that of the progressives,' and offering insight on where our focus should be instead.

Stephen Wolfe's book The Case for Christian Nationalism has sparked intense debate. In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange carefully analyzes Wolfe's arguments. While appreciating Wolfe's desire to take the Lordship of Christ seriously, Dr. Strange raises thoughtful concerns about the book's conclusions.

In this episode, Dr. Strange continues his assessment of Christian Nationalism, exploring definitions of essential terms, such as (obviously) "nationalism," "Christian," and others, and addressing whether Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case for Christian Nationalism, uses Scripture to make his case.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange briefly introduces the controversial ideology known today as Christian Nationalism. He shares his overall assessment of the movement and provides a solid background of the phenomenon, addressing the question, "How did we get here?"

In today's episode, Rev. Paul Ipema concludes his three-part series on pastoral visitation by exploring the role pastors and elders play in providing solace and support to the sick and dying. Sharing insights gained through years of ministering to those facing health challenges and end-of-life circumstances, Rev. Ipema once again helps us see the criticalness of pastoral visitation and how meaningful Christ-centered interactions can guide parishioners on the path from fear to one of hope.