Theology for the Church

Join Caleb in a conversation with David VanDrunen, a Professor of Systematic Theology, discussing natural law, its impact post-fall, relation to biblical covenants, and how it affects believers and unbelievers. They explore its ties to the gospel, influence on political theology, and the consequences of straying from its principles.

Join Caleb in a discussion with PhD Drew Sparks on free will in the Reformed tradition and Jonathan Edwards' theological insights. They explore concepts like intellect, will, determinism, and God's decree, comparing Edwards' views to other Reformed theologians. Dive into the complexities of human freedom, moral responsibility, and Christ's impeccability in relation to worship.

Edward Klink, senior pastor and author, discusses the importance of a biblical theology of creation and new creation, emphasizing the integration of physical and spiritual aspects. He explores the covenantal narrative from Adam to Christ, highlighting Jesus as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. Recommended resources for further exploration are also provided.

Peter Gentry, a PhD holder and Distinguished Visiting Professor of Old Testament, discusses the Imago Dei doctrine. Topics include nuances of humanity as God's image, representing God's rule, covenantal connections, and the influence on sex, gender, and marriage.

Stephen Dempster, professor of religious studies, discusses the theological depth of Genesis. Topics include the book's literary structure, main themes, relation to the Bible, and the fall of humanity. They also explore covenantal relationships, teaching strategies, and the significance of loving God and others. Delve into the narrative of creation, disobedience, divine image, and hope for redemption found in Genesis.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest, Devon Kauflin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who serves as lead pastor at Grace Church in Clarksburg, Maryland and helps lead Sovereign Grace Music. Together they discuss things like: a biblical theology of worship, how to think through structuring gathered worship, ordinary means of grace, and more. Resources: Reformation Worship: Liturgies from the Past for the Present by Jonathan Gibson https://a.co/d/1ri6A1I How Then Should We Worship by Sam Waldron https://a.co/d/9ZFdKyI Corporate Worship: How the Church Gathers as God's People by Matt Merker https://a.co/d/2iMcRjK Sound and Doctrine Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-plus-doctrine/id1534597955

In this episode, Caleb is joined by guest Michael Carlino to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. Together, Caleb and Michael spend the majority of this episode answering questions from listeners about Progressive Covenantalism.ResourcesCaleb's interview with Steve Wellum on Progressive Covenantalism ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/42evD6usD3yTJVbmxxsUqe?si=_Zfsee0PSCCHustwox5BRg⁠Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) ⁠⁠https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/⁠⁠Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry⁠ ⁠https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt⁠⁠Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr⁠⁠Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/9vYrnKn⁠40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS⁠⁠Delighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchie ⁠https://a.co/d/fbmzEhB⁠Covenant and Commandment: Works, Obedience and Faithfulness in the Christian Life by Brad Green ⁠https://a.co/d/iMSA35A

This is the second of two episodes where Caleb is joined by guest Brandon Adams to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. In this episode, Caleb and Brandon focus on the nature of the covenants and future areas to explore between 1689Fed and PC. Resources:Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas ⁠https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/⁠ Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) ⁠https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/⁠ Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry ⁠https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt⁠ Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies ⁠https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr⁠ Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas ⁠Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture⁠ 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli ⁠https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS⁠ Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe ⁠https://a.co/d/11VEmhK⁠ The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan ⁠https://a.co/d/apIdFdD⁠

This is the first of two episodes where Caleb is joined by guest Brandon Adams to discuss, analyze, and consider key questions from the previous 8-week series: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies: 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism. In this episode, Caleb and Brandon focus on positive takeaways from the previous episodes and dialogue a bit further on the 10 Commandments and the Sabbath in particular. Resources: Comparing Baptist Covenant Theologies by Richard Lucas ⁠https://equip.sbts.edu/publications/the-past-and-future-of-baptist-covenantal-theology-comparing-1689-federalism-and-progressive-covenantalism/⁠ Christ Over All (Long and short form journal articles overviewing PC) ⁠https://christoverall.com/theme/a-primer-on-progressive-covenantalism/⁠ Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter Gentry ⁠https://a.co/d/2fH7oHt⁠Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies ⁠https://a.co/d/9EQIqTr⁠ Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Brent Parker and Richard Lucas ⁠Covenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture⁠ 40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andy Naselli ⁠https://a.co/d/aEz0HIS⁠ Covenant Theology: From Adam to Christ by Nehemiah Coxe ⁠https://a.co/d/11VEmhK⁠ The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel Renihan ⁠https://a.co/d/apIdFdD⁠ The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology by Pascal Denault ⁠https://a.co/d/bgnLIAH⁠ 1689 Federalism.com ⁠https://www.1689federalism.com/

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jon English Lee (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Discipleship for Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama and a professor at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary to discuss a biblical theology of the Sabbath from a 1689 Federalist/Reformed Baptist perspective.ResourcesThere Remains a Sabbath Rest for the People of God: A Biblical, Theological, and Historical Defense of Sabbath Rest as a Creation Ordinance by Jon English Lee (Forthcoming Spring 2024)The Christian Sabbath: Its Redemptive-Historical Foundation, Present Obligation, and Practical Observance by Robert Martin ⁠https://a.co/d/creD8yJ⁠Call the Sabbath a Delight by Walter Chantry ⁠https://a.co/d/8wqpqkK