Theology for the Church

Dan Doriani, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary, discusses how to apply scriptural truth to everyday life. Topics include a framework for applying Scripture, preaching to diverse audiences, and applying Scripture to personal reading by emphasizing careful, meditative reading and asking fundamental questions.

Caleb discusses the theology of the Book of Acts with Alan Thompson, Professor of New Testament. They explore the authorship, main themes, and structure of Acts. They discuss the apostles' preaching style and the hermeneutic through their speeches. They also delve into the connection between Acts and Luke's gospel, the themes of the book, and how they tie into the inauguration of the kingdom of God. They explore the apostles' interpretation of the Old Testament and the fulfillment of prophecies through Jesus. Lastly, they recommend additional resources for understanding Acts.

In this episode, Caleb discusses the structure and main themes presented in Luke's gospel account with Benjamin Gladd (PhD, Wheaton College) professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, via Dr. Gladd's recent book From the Manger to the Throne.Resources: From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke's Gospel by Benjamin Gladd https://a.co/d/1SwZacN Handbook on the Gospels by Benjamin Gladd https://a.co/d/3qL4HYa Luke in the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by David Garland https://a.co/d/jg2mXKv Luke in the NIV Application Commentary by Darrell Bock https://a.co/d/3PrU9m9

Professor Todd Miles from Western Seminary discusses the importance and practical applications of systematic theology in the life of the church. Topics include defining systematic theology, historical roots, applying Christian doctrine to life, and better teaching theology in churches. Recommended resources for beginners and intermediate readers are also explored.

In this episode, Caleb discusses the importance of historical theology for the life of the church and the people of God with Jason Duesing (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary). Dr. Duesing is Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a prominent writer and thinker in the discipline. Resources Historical Theology for the Church by Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church by Matthew Barrett https://a.co/d/f0uGEtx Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and How They Shaped the Church by Michael Haykin https://a.co/d/aTX6Pi5 Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul by Ronni Kurtz https://a.co/d/aCjRKVE Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition by Bruce Shelley https://a.co/d/ef9thJR For Kids Christian Heroes: Then & Now https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KXLV6QP?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1690060826&sr=8-1 History Lives https://www.christianfocus.com/products/1491/history-lives-box-set

In this episode, Caleb discusses the theological discipline of biblical theology and its place in the life of the church with New Testament scholar Darian Lockett (PhD, University of St. Andrews). Dr. Lockett teaches biblical theology, hermeneutics, and New Testament at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and is a teaching elder at a PCA church in Southern California. Resources: 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren R. Martin, and Andrew Naselli https://a.co/d/gmrngqn Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence https://a.co/d/18i1ElF Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice by Edward Klink Darian Lockett https://a.co/d/i7JP0E9 Essential Studies in Biblical Theology Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088FBJG26?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1689544751&sr=8-1 Short Studies in Biblical Theology Series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09873XMZX?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_m_mng_rwt_sft_tpbk_tkin

David Haines, Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Bethlehem College and Seminary, discusses natural theology. They explore its relation to other theological disciplines, its use for apologetics, objections against it, and the biblical foundation for natural theology. Recommended resources for further learning are provided.

Champ Thornton, Acquisitions Editor at Crossway, discusses how Christians can use Christian resources in discipling. They explore the importance of Christian books and resources, the goal of love and the role of theology, studying Scripture for transformation, practical considerations for churches in setting up resource tables, and using Christian resources in discipling through the Socratic method.

Dr. Raymond Johnson, senior pastor at Christ Church West Chester, and Caleb explore the importance of confessionalism in the church. Topics discussed include the role of confessions and creeds in summarizing and affirming truth, catechetical and protective functions of creeds, their role in promoting church health and unity, and advice on incorporating traditional statements of faith in worship services.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jordan Steffaniak (ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), president of The London Lyceum, to discuss the topic of analytic theology in the life of the church. Together they tackle questions like: What is analytic theology? How does it relate to other theological disciplines like biblical and systamtic theology? How does it relate to philosophical theology? How does it serve the church? And more. Resources The London Lyceum An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology by Tom McCall https://a.co/d/gqTbxYD Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered by Oliver Crisp https://a.co/d/dsa2N5z Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God by Steven Duby https://a.co/d/9wvDO7h