Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Zambia is on the podcast today. He will also be with us at the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology speaking on the topic of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Mbewe speaks today on the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism. He gets right to the point by giving clear, simple, and yet powerful presentation of the Gospel. He anchors the work of the Spirit in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Scripture shows the ministry of the Holy Spirit. It’s of regeneration, conviction, reconciliation, and all the fruit that is produced in the life of the believer. Pastor Mbewe is excited to share with all that hear the power of the Spirit. Particularly that work  that he’s witnessed in the life of many around him! Join in on this encouraging and joyful interview!   Get a FREE audio set out of PCRT on the work of the Spirit! Sign up and use the coupon code HS326 to download!     Show notes Check what the Lord is doing in Zambia - Pastor Conrad Mbewe’s blog Kabwata Baptist Church Come hear Pastor Mbewe next month in Philadelphia The Nicene Creed The role of the Spirit in John 16:8; 1 Thes. 1:5; 1 Cor. 2:1ff. The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson The Holy Spirit: His Gifts and Power by John Owen Visit our Reformed Resources for more on the Holy Spirit   Coming up next! How important is for a believer to distinguish justification from sanctification? And what are some dangers in confusing the two? Jon and James talk to Michael Allen about what led him to write his latest book titled Sanctification.

Today, Pastor Danny Hyde gives us an early glimpse of his messages at the upcoming Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology in April. The conference is on the Holy Spirit and Danny’s knowledge on the subject is primarily Scriptural but also very personal. He gives us a little bit of his background, including his conversion to Christ, his experience with Pentecostalism, and what led him to the Reformed Faith. You might have heard some say that Reformed Christians suppress the Spirit. Is this true? What do we believe about the third person of the Trinity and how do we relate to Him? Listen to what Pastor Danny, and John Owen, have to say! We’re giving away free audio messages to everyone who want it from the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology The Promised Holy Spirit. Just use the coupon code HS312. And sign up today! Rev. Daniel Hyde is the pastor of Oceanside United Reformed Church in Southern CA. Pastor Danny, as he’s known, is a seminary professor, chief editor of the Alliance's Meet the Puritans, as well as the author and editor of a number of books and articles including Welcome to a Reformed Church: A Guide for Pilgrims. He will be speaking at the upcoming Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology in Philadelphia, PA, April 27-28 on the topic The Spirit of the Age: Age of the Spirit. What to Expect in Reformed Worship Word & Sacraments or the Holy Spirit? Praying “In the Spirit”: Puritan Style 1 Cor. 15:45 Winners of The Attributes of God by A. W. Pink We have some winners of the episode The Tools You Need, from ABC to PhD  who entered for a chance to win The Attributes Of God. If you didn’t win a copy, you can visit our Reformed Resources to purchase one! Joshua L.   - from Chesapeake, MD Scott H.      - from Harrisonburg, VA Michael M. - from Casa Grande, AZ

Every pastor has encountered them.  Every member of the congregation has wondered after reading the title of the sermon and the accompanying text, "I wonder what he is going to say about this text?" Let's face it some texts are difficult and when a preacher preaches through a book, well, he has no choice but to face them head on - and members of the congregation have to hear them!  So, today Jonathan and James will visit with Liam Goligher on the topic of braving hard passages. What would you say about preaching through Song of Solomon? Should young pastors early in their ministry start teaching through difficult texts? Liam says, "Yes!", and he has some good reasons why! Jonathan and James found out that Liam does not shy away from preaching through difficult passages of Scripture. Liam is the senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church and the voice of No Falling Word, a ministry of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. He’s also known for his teaching series on the Trinity. In fact, just for listening we are giving away Liam's, "Trinity: The Eternally Divine Son."  Just go to Reformedresources.org to get your copy!

What is Eternal Generation? Dr. Fred Sanders, professor of theology in the Torrey Honors Institute at Biola University, CA, has written much about the topic. He recently co-edited Retrieving Eternal Generation, a set of essays focused on the Father-Son relationship and on the Son’s begottenness or "fromness", as Dr. Sanders puts it. Today, he meets with Jonathan and James to talk about the importance of Christ's eternal generation from the Father, in order to have a biblical doctrine of the Trinity. How do we get this doctrine from Scripture? Can we have a doctrine without having the exact words from the text? To answer these and other questions, Dr. Sanders gives us an overview of what is at the heart of the doctrine of the trinity and points us to the wealth of evidence found in Scripture. Listen to and be sharpened by this conversation! Just for listening we invite you to sign up for an opportunity to win a copy of Retrieving Eternal Generation edited by Fred Sanders.  Go to Reformedresources to sign up!

Last time our hosts discussed why one must study theology. Now Jonathan and James give practical tools to do just that in the form of book recommendations. These will encourage us to see the importance of the doctrine of God. They will also teach us something about contemplative theology and gazing at our Lord. James outlines the books he’s found most helpful throughout the years and why. He expands on the way the doctrine of God is addressed in each. And don’t fear, the books vary from entry-level to the scholastic, so you’re certain to find something. And as is said - from the Patristic era, to the Middle Ages, all the way to contemporary writers, there is a book for everyone. We invite you to listen, take note, and grow in grace and knowledge. Just for listening we invite you to sign up for an opportunity to win Arthur Pink's book The Attributes of God.  Go to Reformedresources to sign up!

Theology on the Go starts the new year with an exciting announcement. Jonathan Master is pleased to introduce his new regular co-host Dr. James Dolezal. James is not only Jonathan’s friend but also a colleague at Cairn University where he teaches trinitarian theology, church history, and philosophy.   Sometimes, new beginnings call for a reflection on why we do the things we do, so James and Jonathan go back to basics and want to discuss why we should study theology. James uses Psalm 46 to help us think through how theology is a mixed discipline of theory and practice, and taking God at His word requires us to know who He is and our relation to Him. So, if you think that the study of theology is a leisure activity for people with a lot of time on their hands, our hosts want to dismiss such idea. Theology is for every child of God in whatever capacity they may find themselves, in times of peace, or times of trouble!   Enjoy this great episode!   We have a several copies of What is Reformed Theology? by R. C. Sproul courtesy of Baker Books that we are giving away. Enter for your chance to win.

This week on Theology on the Go we are replaying an old conversation between our host, Dr. Jonathan Master and Dr. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield. Dr. Butterfield is a former tenured professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University, converted to Christ in 1999 in what she describes as a train wreck. Her memoir The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert chronicles that difficult journey. Rosaria’s second book, Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ, addresses questions of sin, identity, and repentance that she often encounters during speaking engagements. Her heart’s desire is for people to put the hands of the hurting into the hands of the Savior, who equips us to walk and grow in humility. Rosaria is married to Kent, a Reformed Presbyterian pastor in North Carolina, and is a homeschool mother, author, and speaker. Rosaria is also zealous for hospitality, loves her family, cherishes dogs, and enjoys coffee. This week on Theology on the Go the topic will be on sexual identity, the first in a series focusing on sexual identity and the public square. In light of recent cultural events, Theology on the Go believes that a series like this is an important service to the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ.  So, grab that cup of coffee and meet us at the table! Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. An MP3 of Rosaria Butterfield's message, "The Testimony of an Unlikely Convert" is yours free as our gift to you.  Go to ReformedResources.org to download your free MPS!

This week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by Simonetta Carr.  Simonetta is an award-winning author.  She was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. She worked first as elementary school teacher and then as home-schooling mother for many years. Besides writing books, she has contributed to newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several authors from English into Italian and vice versa. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and the youngest of her eight children. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church. Today Jonathan will talk to Simonetta about her love for history and especially about her new book on Irenaeus. Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. Register to win a free copy of Simonetta’s book on Irenaeus by going to ReformedResources.org!       Now, grab that cup of coffee and meet us at the table!

This week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by Dr. Gary Millar. Gary has been the Principal of Queensland Theological College (QTC) since the start of 2012. After studying chemistry in his home city of Belfast, Gary moved to Aberdeen in Scotland to study theology, before completing a D.Phil at Oxford on Deuteronomy. Gary worked as a pastor for the next 17 years in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and was involved in both church revitalization and church planting, before moving to Brisbane to lead the team at QTC. Gary teaches Old Testament, Biblical Theology and Preaching, and preaches every Tuesday morning in college chapel. Gary has written on Deuteronomy (Now Choose Life in the NSBT series, Time and Place in Deuteronomy JSOTS 174), Prayer (Calling On the Name of the Lord: A Biblical Theology of Prayer also in the NSBT series) and Preaching (Saving Eutychus, written with Phil Campbell), and contributed to several other works. Gary is married to Fiona, and they have three daughters, Lucy, Sophie and Rebekah.

This week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by Emily Van Dixhoorn (M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary; B.A., Brown University).  Emily is a mother of five children and loves theology, mathematics, tennis, and time with her family. She has been leading Bible studies and teaching women for many years. Wife of Chad Van Dixhoorn, the author of Confessing the Faith, Emily appreciates on-going conversations about the Westminster Assembly and its theology.  Emily has done a great service to the church by helping us to study the Westminster Assembly.  Today Jonathan and Emily have a conversation about her new book. Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. Register to win a free copy of Confessing the Faith and the Study Guide by going to ReformedResources.org!     Now, grab that cup of coffee and meet us at the table!