The Westminster Podcast

Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. This week they focus in on the themes and structure of James chapter 3. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening.

There is a lot of debate surrounding Matthew 16:15-20 and what Jesus was referring to when he said to Peter "on this rock I will build my church." Jonathan and Brandon dive into the text and do some biblical theological digging to offer an explanation and critique some of the commonly held positions on this text. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening.

Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe continue their series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level book on James. In the coming weeks they will be going chapter by chapter through James discussing the theology and structure of the book, its audience, and what makes it unique. This week they focus in on James 2. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠⁠wm.wts.edu⁠⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠⁠wts.edu/donate⁠⁠. Thanks for listening.

Nate and Dr. Brandon Crowe begin a series on the book of James. Dr. Crowe has not one, but two books on the book of James coming out in the next year. One is a full commentary on the book of James and the other is a popular level book on James. In the coming weeks they will be going chapter by chapter through James discussing the theology and structure of the book, its audience, and what makes it unique. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠wm.wts.edu⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠wts.edu/donate⁠. Thanks for listening.

Nate Shannon sat down to discuss the Moral Law/the Ten Commandments with Shelby Myers who had recently taught a 9 month series on the Moral Law of God at Proclamation Presbyterian Church. Shelby Myers was a current student at the time of this recording but, as of last week, he is now a graduate of the MDiv program. Congrats to Shelby. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at ⁠wm.wts.edu⁠. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit ⁠wts.edu/donate⁠. Thanks for listening.

Join Bryan Selby, a current ThM student at Westminster, as he delves into the heart of Reformed theology. He explores the intriguing question of the incarnation's role in salvation. Bryan highlights the essential union with Christ and how it shapes the curriculum at Westminster. You’ll discover the historical insights from theologians like Anselm and Gaffin, along with the deep connections of the Old Testament’s angel of the Lord to the incarnate Son. This conversation is a thought-provoking journey into the essence of the gospel.

Peter Lillback has been president of Westminster Theological Seminary for twenty years now. He also has at least that much experience as a pastor. He has a long career of academic accolades as well. Nate sits down with Dr. Lillback to discuss what he has gleaned from his time in leadership and in ministry, what wisdom he can share with us, and also just to hear some great stories. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at wm.wts.edu. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit wts.edu/donate. Thanks for listening.

This week, Nate is joined by Dr. Stephen Coleman to talk about the books of Jonah and Nahum. Dr. Coleman has a commentary on the post-exilic minor prophets due out in the Preaching The Word commentary series this November. They discuss the complementary ways in which Jonah and Nahum work together in displaying the Lord's mercy for the nations. It's a real deep dive into a fascinating topic of scripture. If you enjoy this episode, you can access tons of content just like this at wm.wts.edu. If you would like to join us in our mission to train specialists in the bible to proclaim the whole counsel of God for Christ and his global church, visit wts.edu/donate.Thanks for listening.

Sinclair Ferguson, a renowned theologian and author, shares his deep insights on the Doctrine of God, shaped by years at Westminster Theological Seminary. He discusses the connection between worship and understanding God's attributes like righteousness and holiness. Ferguson also addresses the complexities of the Trinity and the importance of historical context in theology. He emphasizes humility in learning and the need for prayer in education, all while answering student questions, which enrich the conversation about the divine.

Vern Poythress, a theologian and professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, dives into the intriguing relationship between epistemology and apologetics. He unpacks Romans 1, discussing how humans, despite suppressing truth, retain an innate understanding of God. Poythress critiques the concept of 'innocent ignorance' in various cultures, advocating for the acknowledgment of a shared awareness of the divine. He also explores the complexity of biological design and the intersection of divine providence with scientific discovery, presenting a compelling case for faith in a modern context.