Theology in Particular

In Episode 121 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about the importance of gratitude in the Christian life and to give thanks to God for the mercy he has shown to us in Christ Jesus.  Recommended Resources: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs (you can find digital versions of this book for free online) Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 120 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to discuss the seminary's desire to promote world missions.  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org| If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 119 of Theology In Particular, Dr. James Renihan joins me to talk about church discipline. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 118 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Richard Barcellos joins me to talk about the Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference. We discuss its history, the archives, and this year’s theme: Second London Confession, Chapter 9: Of Free Will.    Links: Southern California Reformed Baptist Pastors’ Conference: scrbpc.org International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org

In Episode 117 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by IRBS Board Of Trustees Chairman, Fred Pugh. In this episode, you’ll find some wonderful advice for ministers, young and old. We hope you are encouraged.    Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Preaching and Preachers, by Martyn Lloyd-Jones Lectures To My Students, by Charles Spurgeon Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers, by T. David Gordon

In Episode 116 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Kenneth Puls joins me to talk about the Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin) and their views on music in the church. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: The Piety of John Calvin: A Collection of His Spiritual Prose, Poems, and Hymns, Edited by Ford Lewis Battles

In Episode 115 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery joins me to discuss a piece written in the patristic era by Irenaeus of Lyons entitled, On The Apostolic Preaching, or Demonstration Of The Apostolic Preaching. Dr. Montgomery has been kind enough to record a series of episodes with me on the patristic era (see episodes 97 & 105). The others are big-picture overviews of the patristic era. This one is different as we focus on one man and one of his works.  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: The Story of Creeds and Confessions, by Donald Fairbairn and Ryan Reeves On The Apostolic Preaching, by Irenaeus of Lyons Against Heresies, by Irenaeus of Lyons Irenaeus: Essential Readings LibriVox: Free Public Domain Audio Books  

In Episode 114 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Ryan Davidson joins me to discuss a letter written by John Chrysostom to a young widow in the late fourth century AD. Our conversation is focused on the pastoral care that is exhibited by Chrysostom in this beautiful letter.  Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org Recommended Resources: Letter To A Young Widow, by John Chrysostom (a web search will produce free versions)

Dr. Daniel Scheiderer returns to discuss amillennialism, presenting arguments against millennialism and five arguments for the amillennial position. They explore the origin of kiliasim, Luther's resistance to a golden age, the absence of the millennium in apostolic writings, and the impact of eschatology on Christians' expectations.

In Episode 112 of Theology In Particular, Professor Charles Rennie returns to continue our series on the Medieval Era of church history. In this episode we give special attention to the Christian Mysticism which was so previlent in those days. I hope enjoy this conversation and are edified. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: tip@irbsseminary.org