Theology in Particular

In Episode 111 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the message he delivered at the 2023/24 IRBS convocation entitled, A School Of The Prophets.   Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 110 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan returns to talk again about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. In part one, we focused on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26).  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 109 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about Galatians 5:16-26 and Paul’s commands to “walk by the Spirit”. We ended up devoting two episodes to this subject. In part one, we focus on the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). In part two, we focus on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-26).  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 108 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Samuel Renihan joins me to talk about the appointment of “gifted brothers” in our churches in accordance with Second London Confession 26.11.  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: 17th & Early 18th Century Books: A Vindication of the Preacher sent, or a Warrant for Public Preaching without Ordination, by Samuel Petto, John Martin, and Frederick Woodal  The Temple Repaired, by Hercules Collins Modern Books Edification And Beauty, by James Renihan (see pages 107-114) To The Judicious And Impartial Reader: Baptist Symbolics Volume 2, by James Renihan (see pages 506-507) If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 107 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Hicks to discuss the doctrine of justification. Martin Luther famously said, “if this article stands, the church stands; if this article collapses, the church collapses.” And sadly, this article has often been challenged and distorted in the history of the church even up to this present day. Here you will find a brief but clear articulation and defense of this biblical doctrine which is central to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Recommended Resources: The Doctrine of Justification: An Outline of its History in the Church; And of Its Exposition From Scripture, by James Buchanan The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Pastoral Perspective, edited by Matthew Barrett Justification (New Studies in Dogmatics), by Michael Horton Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org

In Episode 106 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jeffery Riddle returns to talk about the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In our conversation, we address questions about the authorship, audience, date of composition, Canonical order, and the number of the Gospels. I think our listeners will find this conversation interesting and encouraging.  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 105 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to continue our series on the Patristic Era. In episode 97, Dr. Montgomery provided us with an introduction to this important era in church history. In this episode, he draws attention to the impulse of the early church to formulate creeds and explains where this impulse comes from. The listener should know that Dr. Montgomery and I have decided to use a book entitled, The Story of Creeds and Confessions: Tracing the Development of the Christian Faith, as a kind of outline for this series.  Recommended Resources: Book: The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

Dr. Samuel Renihan discusses human passions and sanctification in Christ Jesus, contrasting divine impassibility with human emotions. Topics include controlling passions in alignment with God's holiness, collaboration between God's power and human effort for sanctification, managing emotions through Christ, and the value of accountability and self-reflection in navigating emotions effectively.

In Episode 103 of Theology In Particular, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Richard Barcellos about the threefold division of the law of Moses. Recommended Resources: Book: “From The Finger Of God”, by Philip Ross Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 102 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Ian Fuller to talk about the course he teaches at IRBS:  Apologetics in Pastoral Ministry – Science and the Bible.   Recommended Resources:  Dr. Jeffrey Riddle’s academia.edu page: https://pvcc.academia.edu/JeffreyRiddle   Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org