This podcast delves into the intersection of theology and epistemology, discussing the impact of Van Til on theological thought. It explores the influence of Dr. Richard B. Gaffin Jr. and the dichotomy between believers and unbelievers in epistemology. Additionally, it highlights the importance of epistemic commitment to the resurrected Christ and the role of apologists in providing certain hope in Christ.

Exploring the usefulness of the cross, Christology and eschatology, controversy surrounding Shepherd's views on justification, power of resurrection, suffering, and death, exemplary handling of personal loss and suffering.

Richard B. Gaffin Jr., a first-rate New Testament scholar, discusses the practical implications of his theology, including the power and significance of resurrection, the connection between faith and suffering, and his influences, Murray and Vos, on his theology.

Few Reformed theologians have exerted the influence in both the church and the academy that Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. has, shaping the theology and spiritual formation of generations of pastors and teachers. Until now, his most significant published works have been inaccessible to most theological readers, published in academic journals, denominational newsletters, and out of print festschrifts and essay collections. A decade in the making, Word & Spirit gathers Gaffin’s finest works of biblical and systematic theology and arranges them in a singular, organic whole that presents Gaffin’s thought and work as comprehensively and clearly as it ever has been. More than 40 essays, articles, and tracts have been compiled, including “The Usefulness of the Cross”, No Adam, No Gospel, “A Cessationist View,” and “The Work of Christ Applied”. This collection is a must-have for any student of theology.Music Licensing Code: O37WTG9DLOFOFZK5

Shortly before dawn on a cold North Dakota morning, a telegram was sent to John Murray, professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.“I’m so thankful for the active obedience of Christ,” it read, “no hope without it.”Not long after composing this telegram, J. Gresham Machen died after a short battle with pneumonia and entered the eternal rest of his savior, who had redeemed his sins and given him peace with God.Not long before he left for North Dakota, Machen wrote and recorded the message you’re about to listen to. It’s these thoughts—of the incomprehensible act of salvation--which occupied him as he considered the prospect of meeting his Savior face to face.Music Licensing Codes: XREZU8QW9IIZ0HQA

In the previous episodes, we heard from J. Gresham Machen about how we can know that God exists, and about our sin that keeps us from having peace with God. In this broadcast, Machen introduces us to the hope for that grim reality, the only person who can redeem us from our sin and give us the peace with God that we need: Jesus Christ.To find out more about the book visit Wtsbooks.com and listen in to the episodes for a special discount on “Things Unseen” by J. Gresham Machen.Music Licensing Codes: 3V1UAIHD9FWSWNYC

In the previous episode, we talked about how we can know and have confidence that God exists. But the difference between knowing that God exists, and enjoying a relationship with God is a vast distance. Just believing in God doesn’t explain why he seems so far away.The answer to that dilemma isn’t a popular one these days. When we talk about sin a lot of modern preconceptions come to mind. Ideas about guilt and shame, judgment and brokenness. But none of these terms really captures what the Bible says about sin, the power that separates us from God.It’s that biblical definition of sin that J. Gresham Machen sets out to explain in this broadcast, and this isn’t just an exercise in academic theology. Although it can be uncomfortable to dig deeper into the darkness of our hearts, there’s hope. As we learn more about what sin is, we can begin to understand the real meaning of the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross.To find out more about the book visit Wtsbooks.com and listen in to the episodes for a special discount on “Things Unseen” by J. Gresham Machen.Music Licensing Codes: 21E1AHRFGTH0PMIJ

Creeds and confessions are the banner of the church militant. They contain statements of doctrine that are to be believed, for knowledge unto godliness; and are to be confessed, for the ministry of the church unto the world. In this way, creeds and confessions are for each member of Christ’s body, and for the body as a whole.In this podcast I chat with Dr. Peter Lillback about a project that he has been working for close to fifty years. Reformed Standards of Unity is a new volume that carries Christians down ancient paths, so that they might walk in today’s world with a living and confident faith. A church living in accord with these “standards of faith” is essential in the world today.Westminster Seminary Press has issued a portable, durable, and elegant edition of the ecumenical creeds, the Westminster standards, the three forms of unity, and the second helvetic confession. Order today: www.wtsbooks.com/rsu For the Reformed Standards of Unity database, visit: standards.wts.eduMusic Licensing Codes: 2OZFINSZ5ESK89YC 920JGILS7A5UGZQR

The podcast explores the challenge of proving the existence of God during a time of skepticism. It discusses divine revelation, the origins of the universe, and the theistic proofs. The speaker shares personal experiences of appreciating nature's beauty and argues against government interference. The chapter also explores the struggle to recognize God's revelation due to sin and misconceptions about God.

In this podcast, J. Gresham Machen discusses the grim outlook of the Great Depression in 1935 and the political tensions in the US. He introduces his listeners to unseen truths and emphasizes the importance of addressing the intangible aspects of life. Machen explores the role of religion, particularly Christianity, in addressing the present emergency. He proposes to bring a message from God found in an old book that has the potential to ignite the world and establish communion with the living God.