Christ Over All

ABOUT THE EPISODEDeuteronomy 17 shows that kings stand under God’s law. This article explores how rulers rise to power, why they must obey the law, and whether these truths apply beyond Israel.Resources to Click“Law is King: How the Bible Shapes Our View of Law & Civil Government” – Levi SecordTheme of the Month: Christmas BuffetGive to Support the Work Books to ReadServant Not Savior: An Introduction to the Bible’s Teaching about Civil Government – Levi SecordDefending the Declaration: How the Bible and Christianity Influenced the Writing of the Declaration of Independence – Gary AmosA Christian Manifesto – Francis SchaefferHow Should We Then Live? – Francis SchaefferHe Is There and He Is Not Silent – Francis SchaefferLex Rex: The Law is King – Samuel RutherfordThe Origins of American Constitutionalism – Donald LutzColossians and Philemon (ZECotNT) – David W. PaoThe Gospel of Matthew (NICNT) – R.T. FranceThe Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope for Society – Joseph Boot

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock & Stephen Wellum interview Marc Minter on his Longform essay, "Liberty Not Separation: The Historic Development of Baptist Perspectives on Church and State"Timestamps00:48 – Intro05:52 – Marc Minter and His Academic Aspirations10:30 – The State of Political Theology in the SBC14:48 – Influences on Political Theology19:00 – The Significance of Everson v. Board of Education 194721:42 – How This Case Shaped Subsequent Generations’ Worldviews24:27 – Jefferson’s Letter to the Danbury Baptists30:10 – How Much Did Jefferson’s Views Change Between 1776-1802?33:37 – The Distinction Between Reformation and Enlightment Traditions37:55 – The Two Notions of the Term ‘Separation’43:05 – Have We Adopted an Anabaptist Tradition of Church & State?45:47 – E.Y. Mullins’ Views on the State49:10 – Mullins’ Interjection into the Baptist Faith & Message58:48 – What Should Pastors Do In Light of All This?1:04:24 – Readings for Baptist Political Theology1:06:10 – OutroResources to Click“Liberty, Not Separation: The Historic Development of Baptist Perspectives on Church and State” – Marc Minter“Views of Individuals in Southern Baptist Congregations on Baptist Political Theology” – Lifeway Research“The Impotence of Secular Conservatism” – R. Albert Mohler Jr.Comparison Chart of the Baptist Faith and MessageTheme of the Month: Do the Reading: Selections in Political TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadEcclesiology: A Study of the Churches – Edwin Charles DarganBaptist Political Theology – eds. Thomas Kidd, Paul Miller, & Andrew T. WalkerThomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation Between Church and State – Daniel DreisbachAgreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience – Nathan S. Chapman and Michael W. McConnellSeparation of Church and State – Philip HamburgerMore Than Just a Name: Preserving Our Baptist Identity – Stan NormanThe Axioms of Religion: A New Interpretation of the Baptist Faith – E.Y. MullinsThe Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement – Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn, & Michael A.G. HaykinDemanding Liberty: An Untold Story of American Religious Liberty – Brandon J. O’BrienLet Men Be Free: Baptist Politics in the Early United States (1776-1835) – Obbie Tyler ToddBaptist Confessions, Covenants, and Catechisms – John A. Broadus, ed. Timothy GeorgeBaptist Theology: A Four-Century Study – James Leo GarrettBaptist Confessions of Faith – William L. LumpkinChristianity & Liberalism – J. Gresham MachenUneasy in Babylon: Southern Baptist Conservatives and American Culture – Barry Hankins

ABOUT THE EPISODEA historical exploration showing that Baptists long affirmed religious liberty without requiring a separation of church and state, tracing the shift in the 20th century.Resources to Click“Liberty, Not Separation: The Historic Development of Baptist Perspectives on Church and State” – Marc Minter“Views of Individuals in Southern Baptist Congregations on Baptist Political Theology” – Lifeway Research“The Impotence of Secular Conservatism” – R. Albert Mohler Jr.Comparison Chart of the Baptist Faith and MessageTheme of the Month: Do the Reading: Selections in Political TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadEcclesiology: A Study of the Churches – Edwin Charles DarganBaptist Political Theology – eds. Thomas Kidd, Paul Miller, & Andrew T. WalkerThomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation Between Church and State – Daniel DreisbachAgreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience – Nathan S. Chapman and Michael W. McConnellSeparation of Church and State – Philip HamburgerMore Than Just a Name: Preserving Our Baptist Identity – Stan NormanThe Axioms of Religion: A New Interpretation of the Baptist Faith – E.Y. MullinsThe Baptist Story: From English Sect to Global Movement – Anthony L. Chute, Nathan A. Finn, & Michael A.G. HaykinDemanding Liberty: An Untold Story of American Religious Liberty – Brandon J. O’BrienLet Men Be Free: Baptist Politics in the Early United States (1776-1835) – Obbie Tyler ToddBaptist Confessions, Covenants, and Catechisms – John A. Broadus, ed. Timothy GeorgeBaptist Theology: A Four-Century Study – James Leo GarrettBaptist Confessions of Faith – William L. LumpkinChristianity & Liberalism – J. Gresham MachenUneasy in Babylon: Southern Baptist Conservatives and American Culture – Barry Hankins

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Brad Green on his Longform Essay "Do the Reading: Selections in Political Theology"Timestamps00:20 – Intro05:50 – What’s the Place for Reading in the Life of the Christian?07:40 – When Did Dr. Wellum Start Thinking about Serious Reading?10:20 – What’s the Importance for Reading Books in the Life of a Pastor?15:54 – How Do We Think About the Reading of Old and New Books?19:29 – Political Issues in the Apostolic Fathers22:08 – How Do These Apologists Maintain the Defense of the Faith?24:54 – Augustine’s City of God31:19 – Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica37:20 – Why Should Dante Be on the List for Political Theology?41:50 – Luther and Calvin’s Political Theologies49:50 – Stephen Junius Brutus Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos55:45 – Samuel Rutherford’s Lex Rex1:01:15 – Althusius’ Politica1:04:37 – Oliver O’Donovan1:08:40 – R.J. Rushdoony1:15:47 – OutroResources to Click“Do the Reading: Selections in Political Theology” – Brad GreenTheme of the Month: Do the Reading: Selections in Political TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadFrom Irenaeus to Grotius: A Sourcebook in Christian Political Thought – Oliver O’DonovanApostolic Fathers – J.B. Lightfoot ed. Michael HolmesCity of God – Augustine of HippoSumma Theologica – Thomas AquinasThe Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso – Dante AlighieriLuther: Selected Political Writings – Martin Luther; ed. J.M. PorterInstitutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin ed. John T. McNeill, trans. Ford Lewis BattlesVindiciae Contra Tyrannos: A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants – Stephen Junius BrutusPolitica – Johannes AlthusiusLeviathan – Thomas HobbesLex Rex: The Law is King – Samuel RutherfordThe Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World: The Influence of Calvin on Five Governments from the 16th-18th Centuries – Douglas F. KellyThe Oxford Guide to the Historical Reception of Augustine – eds. Karla Pollman and Willemien OttenThe Desire of the Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology – Oliver O’DonovanThe Moral Obligation to be Intelligent and Other Essays – John ErskineThe Institutes of Biblical Law – R.J. RushdoonyThe Myth of Overpopulation – R.J. RushdoonyRevolt Against Maturity – R.J. RushdoonyThe Messianic Character of American Education – R.J. Rushdoony

ABOUT THE EPISODEA curated survey of ten seminal works in Christian political theology—from Justin Martyr and Augustine to Calvin, Rutherford, and Oliver O’Donovan—highlighting the development of theological reflection on church, state, and authority across the centuries.Resources to Click“Do the Reading: Selections in Political Theology” – Brad GreenTheme of the Month: Do the Reading: Selections in Political TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadFrom Irenaeus to Grotius: A Sourcebook in Christian Political Thought – Oliver O’DonovanApostolic Fathers – J.B. Lightfoot ed. Michael HolmesCity of God – Augustine of HippoSumma Theologica – Thomas AquinasThe Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso – Dante AlighieriLuther: Selected Political Writings – Martin Luther; ed. J.M. PorterInstitutes of the Christian Religion – John Calvin ed. John T. McNeill, trans. Ford Lewis BattlesVindiciae Contra Tyrannos: A Defense of Liberty Against Tyrants – Stephen Junius BrutusPolitica – Johannes AlthusiusLeviathan – Thomas HobbesLex Rex: The Law is King – Samuel RutherfordThe Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World: The Influence of Calvin on Five Governments from the 16th-18th Centuries – Douglas F. KellyThe Oxford Guide to the Historical Reception of Augustine – eds. Karla Pollman and Willemien OttenThe Desire of the Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology – Oliver O’Donovan

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as Trent Hunter and David Schrock interview Brad Green on his Christ Over All Essay, "The State of Biblical Theology Today"Timestamps00:24 – Intro02:13 – An Embarrassingly Short Definition of Systematic and Biblical Theology05:38 – Getting to Know Dr. Brad Green8:00 – How Does Church History Feed Into Teaching Biblical Theology?10:50 – Who is Thomas Aquinas? What Debates Should We Be Aware Of?15:10 – Frame, Muller, and Wells18:48 – Trueman and Goldsworthy22:18 – Past Discussions, The Players, and Books25:52 – Different Debates and Confessional Standardsd31:07 – Language for God’s Anthropomorphisms35:05 – The Debate Between Classical Theists and Biblical Theologians on the Doctrine of God39:55 – Preaching the Doctrine of God44:00 – What is Dr. Green Working Toward Now?46:48 – Proper Retrieval and Modifications48:22 – The SBC Needs to Have Scriptural and Theological Grounding51:45 – David Schrock’s Journey with Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology53:27 – Closing Thoughts and OutroResources to Click“The State of Biblical Theology Today” – Brad Green“Geerhardus Vos: The Recovery of Biblical Theology from Its Corruptors (Part 1)” – Ardel Caneday“Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin Smothers“Has Biblical Theology Had Its Day?” – Peter Nesbitt“What is the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology” – Stephen J. Wellum“Caution! The Dangers of Biblical Theology in Preaching” – David Schrock“Postmoderns Don’t Care About Your Resurrection Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Apologetics” – Chris Prosser“”The Study of Theology” Revisited: A Response to John Frame” – Richard Muller“In Defense of Something Close to Biblicism: Reflections on Sola Scriptura and History in Theological Method” – John Frame“On Being Framed” – David F. Wells“Reply to Richard Muller and David Wells” – John Frame“Ontology and Biblical Theology. A Response to Carl Trueman’s Editorial: A Revolutionary Balancing Act” – Graeme GoldsworthyWhat Can Protestants Learn from Thomas Aquinas? – Credo Magazine“Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part One” – Michael Allen“Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part Two” – Michael AllenTheme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Study of Theology: From Biblical Interpretation to Contemporary Formulation – Richard MullerAquinas, Calvin, and Contemporary Protestant Thought: A Critique of Protestant Views on the Thought of Thomas Aquinas – A. VosAquinas Among the Protestants – eds. Manfred Svensson & David VanDrunenAll That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism – James DolezalGod in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology – Steven J. DubyDictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms: Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology – Richard A. MullerBiblical Theology: Old and New Testaments – Geerhardus VosAccording to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible – Grame GoldsworthyPost-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard A. MullerBiblical Words and Their Meaning: An Introduction to Lexical Semantics – Moises SilvaGod Language and Scripture – Moises Silva

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Dr. Benjamin Gladd on the new CSB Connecting Scripture Study Bible and the current state of Biblical TheologyTimestamps00:28 – Intro05:25 – Dr. Gladd’s Academic Biography09:40 – Dispensationalism’s Biblical Theology14:02 – The Origin of the Connecting Scripture Study Bible22:15 – How Will This Help the Everyday Reader of Scripture?23:57 – How Should You Read This Bible?28:21 – Will There Be More Allusions Added in Future Editions?30:47 – Is There an Intention for the Old Testament Version?36:48 – Dr. Gladd’s and Dr. Wellum’s Vantage Points on the State of Biblical Theology46:40 – There is Still More to Explore in Scripture49:37 – Encouragement for Pastors as they Bring Biblical Theology to the Church52:07 – OutroResources to ClickThe Carson Center for Theological RenewalTheme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadCSB Connecting Scripture Study Bible – eds. G.K. Beale & Benjamin GladdFrom Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God – Benjamin GladdDictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beale, D.A. Carson, Benjamin Gladd, and Andrew David Naselli

ABOUT THE EPISODEBiblical Theology has a rich history. But is it driving us away from classic Christian Doctrine? A growing divide threatens evangelical theology—and the stakes are higher than you think.Resources to Click·  "The State of Biblical Theology Today” – Brad Green· “Geerhardus Vos: The Recovery of Biblical Theology from Its Corruptors (Part 1)” – Ardel Caneday· “Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin Smothers· “HasnBiblical Theology Had Its Day?” – Peter Nesbitt · “What is the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology” – Stephen J. Wellum· “Caution! The Dangers of Biblical Theology in Preaching” - David Schrock· “Postmoderns Don’t Care About Your Resurrection Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Evidence: A Call for Biblical-Theological Apologetics” – Chris Prosser· “”The Study of Theology” Revisited: A Response to John Frame” – Richard Muller· “In Defense of Something Close to Biblicism: Reflections on Sola Scriptura and History in Theological Method” – John Frame· “On Being Framed” – David F. Wells· “Reply to Richard Muller and David Wells” – John Frame· “Ontology and Biblical Theology. A Response to Carl Trueman’s Editorial: A Revolutionary Balancing Act” – Graeme Goldsworthy· What Can Protestants Learn from Thomas Aquinas? – Credo Magazine· “Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part One” – Michael Allen· “Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology–Part Two” – Michael Allen· Theme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical Theology· Give to Support the Work Books to Read· The Study of Theology: From Biblical Interpretation to Contemporary Formulation – Richard Muller· Aquinas, Calvin, and Contemporary Protestant Thought: A Critique of Protestant Views on the Thought of Thomas Aquinas – A. Vos· Aquinas Among the Protestants – eds. Manfred Svensson & David VanDrunen· All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism – James Dolezal· God in Himself: Scripture, Metaphysics, and the Task of Christian Theology – Steven J. Duby· Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms: Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology – Richard A. Muller· Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments – Geerhardus Vos

ABOUT THE EPISODE“Typology” comes up frequently in discussions of Biblical Theology, but what does it mean? Read how David Schrock explains that typology is not merely another method of reading, but an organic structure of escalation and progression arising from God’s redemptive work.Resources to Click“What is Typology?” – David Schrock“What Designates a Valid Type? A Christotelic, Covenantal Proposal” – David Schrock“From Beelines to Plotlines: Typology That Follows the Covenantal Topography of Scripture” – David Schrock“Measuring the Tabernacle in Hebrews: How to See Biblical Types on Earth as They Are in Heaven” – Ardel Caneday“Was Joseph a Type of the Messiah? Tracing the Typological Identification Between Joseph, David, and Jesus?” – James M. HamiltonTheme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadThe Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God (SSBT) – David SchrockKingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants (Second Edition) – Peter J. Gentry & Stephen J. WellumGospel-Centered Hermeneutics: Foundations and Principles of Evangelical Biblical Interpretation – Graeme GoldsworthyTypology: Understanding the Bible’s Promise-Shaped Patterns – James M. Hamilton“Typology” by David Schrock & Sam Emadi in Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament – eds. G.K. Beale, D.A. Carson, Benjamin L. Gladd, & Andrew David NasellliTypos: The Typological Interpretation of the Old Testament in the New – Leonhard GoppeltTypology in Scripture: A Study of Hermeneutical Typos Structures – Richard M. Davidson

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as Trent Hunter and Brad Green interview Colin Smothers on his Christ Over All Longform Essay, "Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture".Timestamps00:22 – Intro02:00 – Orientation, History, & Defining Terms for Biblical Theology12:35 – Geerhardus Vos’ Contribution18:40 – How Does Biblical Theology Change After Vos?23:00 – What is New About Theological Interpretation of Scripture?25:10 – The Space Between the Text and the Reformation30:41 – Why Did TIS Become Important in the Evangelical World?39:11 – Encouragements for Readers40:36 – OutroResources to Click“Biblical Theology and Theological Interpretation of Scripture” – Colin SmothersThe Chicago Statement of Inerrancy (1978)“Inauguration of the Rev. Geerhardus Vos as Professor of Biblical Theology” – Princeton Theological SeminaryTheme of the Month: Essential Not Optional: Retrieving Biblical TheologyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadBiblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible – Brevard S. ChildsAgainst Heresies in Ante-Nicene Fathers: Vol. 1 – eds. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson & A. Cleveland Coxe“Exegesis and Hermeneutics,” by Kevin Vanhoozer inNew Dictionary of Biblical Theology, – T. Desmond Alexander, Brian S. Rosner, D. A. Carson, and Graeme GoldsworthyThe Eclipse of the Biblical Narrative: A Study in Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Hermeneutics – Hans W. Frei“An Oration on the Proper Distinction Between Biblical and Dogmatic Theology and the Specific Objectives of Each” by Johann Philipp Gabler, in Old Testament Theology: Flowering and Future – ed. and trans. Ben C. OllenburgerBiblical Theology in Crisis – Brevard S. ChildsUnderstanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice – Edward W. Klink III and Darian R. LockettBrazos Theological Commentaries – ed. Daniel TrierReformed Catholicity: The Promise of Retrieval for Theology and Biblical Interpretation – Michael Allen & Scott R. SwainCovenant and Eschatology: The Divine Drama – Michael Horton