The London Lyceum

Jordan and Brandon introduce the topic of "biblicism." What is it? Why is it a problem? What are some examples? How can we avoid it?Resources:1) The Bible Made Impossible, Christian Smith2) The Word of God for the People of God, J. Todd Billings3) Evangelicals and Nicene Faith, Edited by Timothy GeorgeSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon chat with Dr. Matt Emerson about the doctrine of the descent of Christ. What is this doctrine? Why should anyone believe it? What are the practical benefits of believing it?Resources:1) He Descended to the Dead, Matt Emerson2) The Battle for the Keys, Justin BassSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Nate Steele about confessionalism in the home. How does he use confessions to disciple his family? How have confessions impacted his local church experience?Resources:1) The Mortification of Sin, John Owen2) God's Names, Sally Michael3) Christian Dogmatics, ed. Scott Swain and Michael AllenSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon, after critiquing Craig Carter's book Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition have the opportunity to interview Dr. Carter on his book and his rationale for labeling his metaphysics "Christian Platonism."Resources:1) Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition, Craig Carter2) From Plato to Platonism, Lloyd GersonSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Benjamin Quinn about Augustine's life and thought. Who was he? Why does he matter? What did he think? Where should we start if we are interested in learning more about him?Resources:1)  Benjamin Quinn, Augustine’s Wise Preaching of the Psalms,  STR 2/1 (Summer 2011) 53-702) On the Road with Saint Augustine, James K.A. Smith3) Confessions, Augustine4) City of God, Augustine5) On Christian Teaching, Augustine6) Augustine of Hippo: A Biography, Peter Brown7) Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Love, AugustineSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with North Greenville Professor Nathan Finn about the life of Andrew Fuller. Who was Fuller, what is hyper-Calvinism, what were Fuller's important theological contributions, why did Fuller value theology and theological debates, why should Baptists and non-Baptists care about him, and what would he have thought of analytic theology?Resources:1) The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation, Andrew Fuller2) Ordination Sermons, Andrew Fuller3) Andrew Fuller 1754-1815, Peter Morden4) Andrew Fuller Model Pastor-Theologian, Paul BrewsterSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Guillaume Bignon about Calvinism and the problem of evil. If God determines our actions, how can we be held morally responsible? How can God not be the cause of evil? What is free will? What is compatibilism? Can Calvinists survive objections like being made "puppets?"Resources:1) Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil, Guillaume Bignon2) Calvinism and the Problem of EvilSupport the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon discuss the nature of the law and its uses, focusing on the third use of the law. Should we affirm the third use? Does the law have any impact for the Christian?Recommended resources:1) Any Reformed systematic theology. :)2) Michael Horton on Law and Gospel (https://wscal.edu/resource-center/calvin-on-law-and-gospel)3) Arbitrary Distinctions? "Applying the Old Testament Law Today", J. Daniel Hays (https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f4bb/5b003fc792b64a82b5c15a376dff9b890c3e.pdf)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon and Jordan talk with Dr. James Arcadi about the nature of the Eucharist. What models of the Eucharist are there? Which model does each denomination take? We specifically ask Dr. Arcadi about his own model of the Eucharist and the potential benefits and challenges associated with it.*Note: Please forgive the sound challenges at times.Resources:1) An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist, James Arcadi (https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Eucharist-Current-Issues-Theology/dp/1108425895/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=james+arcadi&qid=1575475590&sr=8-1)2) “Impanation, Incarnation, and Enabling Externalism,” Religious Studies 51.1: 75- 90Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jordan and Brandon talk with Dr. Michael Haykin about biblical spirituality. What is spirituality? What have Baptists believed about spirituality? What did the early church and Reformed think about spirituality? How does this spirituality differ from today?Resources:1) Religious Affections, Jonathan Edwards (https://www.amazon.com/Works-Jonathan-Edwards-Vol-Affections/dp/0300158416/ref=sr_1_3?crid=27SILSZ175KBU&keywords=religious+affections+jonathan+edwards&qid=1576120351&sprefix=religious+affections%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-3)2) Memoirs of Samuel Pearce, Andrew Fuller (https://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Late-Rev-Samuel-Pearce/dp/1445575884)3) The Life and Diary of David Brainerd, Jonathan Edwards (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Diary-David-Brainerd-Reflections/dp/161104331X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=david+brainerd&qid=1576120372&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSUI4SUI5N1k1Uk9MJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzY5MDg2M01URE9XMDdXUzFUQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTI5NDk1M1NKUk5EWkpaU1JQSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)4) Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528/ref=sr_1_3?crid=266F27K033O0D&keywords=life+together+by+dietrich+bonhoeffer&qid=1576120434&sprefix=life+together+%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-3)5) Confessions, Augustine (https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Oxford-Worlds-Classics-Augustine/dp/0199537828/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=confessions+augustine&qid=1576120418&sr=8-3)6) The Armies of the Lamb: The Spirituality of Andrew Fuller, Michael Haykin (https://www.amazon.com/Armies-Lamb-Spirituality-Classics-Reformed/dp/1894400135/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spirituality+andrew+fuller+michael+haykin&qid=1576120481&sr=8-1)Support the showSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-london-lyceum4672/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy