Reformed Forum

The podcast explores the concept of mankind falling in Adam's first transgression and the covenant made with his posterity. They discuss federal headship, the fairness of Adam's sin, and the imputation of Christ's righteousness. The speakers also emphasize the role of representation in the gospel and how it enables believers to approach God in the righteousness of Christ.

We welcome John Muether and Danny Olinger to discuss the sixth and final chapter of Machen's classic book, Christianity and Liberalism. In this chapter, J. Gresham Machen explores the differences between the liberal and Christian views of salvation. He argues that liberalism finds salvation in man, while Christianity finds it in an act of God. Machen critiques the moral influence theory of the atonement, which denies the substitutionary character of Christ's death and the wrath of God. In contrast, he emphasizes the need for a propitiation for sin and the centrality of the cross of Christ in the Christian view of salvation. Machen concludes that the doctrine of salvation is essential to the Christian faith and that liberalism and Christianity are fundamentally incompatible on this question. The chapter provides a clear and detailed analysis of the theological and biblical foundations of the Christian view of salvation, and highlights the importance of this doctrine for the Christian life.

Dr. James J. Cassidy, Ph.D in systematic theology, discusses the sin that caused the fall of our first parents in the Westminster Shorter Catechism. They explain the violation of God's law, the consequences of the sin, and touch on the topic of Adam and Eve's fall representing others.

Dr. Lane Tipton discusses the Trinitarian theology of Thomas Aquinas, focusing on the concept of exitus and reditus. They explore the trinitarian structure of Aquinas's theology, the implications on topics like Christology and sacramentology, and provide a Reformed critique. The chapters delve into Adam's reflection of the Son and the Spirit, sacramental and eucharistic theology, front door and backdoor mutualism, and understanding Aquinas from a retrievalist's perspective.

Jacob prepares for conflict with his brother Esau by dividing his group and sending a gift. The podcast explores the roles of angels in worship and intercession. Jacob's fear and distress lead him to pray and recall God's promises. He takes precautions to meet Esau and discusses how Jacob's experience relates to Christ's coming.

The podcast discusses funny incidents with the host's dog and the speculation of mole people. They share humorous tales of encounters with skunks and challenges faced in cleaning them up. The hosts discuss their recent trip, fear of something lurking beneath dark water, and question the purpose of their discussion. They explore the concept of common grace in Christian doctrine, including God's restraint of sin and the controversy surrounding its interpretation. They delve into the various aspects of common grace, its relevance in society, and how it operates in public opinion. The chapter concludes with the importance of fighting for truth and relying on God's grace.

The podcast discusses the concept of sin as defined by the Westminster Shorter Catechism, emphasizing both sins of omission and commission. The importance of understanding sin and the gospel for redemption, as well as the magnitude of God's grace, is highlighted.

Dr. A. Craig Troxel discusses building spiritual community within the church, emphasizing the 'one another' commands, forms of mutual service, and the role of love. He explores the transformative power of worship and the vital role of the Spirit of God. The communion of the saints is seen as a sacred communion, set apart for divine privileges and purposes. The podcast also touches on topics like Husker football disappointment, training preachers to handle different genres of Scripture, interpreting the 'communion of the saints,' struggling with church attendance, and the impact of preaching and the power of prayer.

The hosts discuss the possibility of creating T-shirts with the podcast logo. They delve into the topic of extensive atonement and address arguments against Calvinism. The primary purpose of the atonement is to reconcile God to the sinner. They explore the language and terminology of limited atonement and its historical context. The chapter also explores the concept of the final vote in relation to salvation and different interpretations of the atonement.

This is an audio podcast of "Introduction to the Westminster Shorter Catechism," taught by Dr. James J. Cassidy. Videos of each lesson including Spanish and Chinese subtitles are available for free online at reformedforum.org. Dr. Cassidy is the pastor of South Austin Presbyterian Church. He graduated in 2014 from Westminster Theological Seminary with the Ph.D in systematic theology writing on the theology of Karl Barth. He is the author of God's Time For Us: Barth on the Reconciliation of Eternity and Time in Jesus Christ (Lexham Press). If you're excited about this theology and want to enable people around the world to watch and listen to these free resources, please visit https://reformedforum.org/donate to provide your support. Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created? A. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God.