Redemption Meditations

With Steve double-booked, Dana Talks with Lee about his own theological development and journey in ministry.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Fair Sunshine: Character Studies of the Scottish Covenanters by Jock PurvesR.C. Sproul: A Life by Stephen J. Nichols*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Pastor Dana Kidder, and Elders Steve Krumm and Lee Jones hold a Holy Spirit Q&A at Redemption Bible Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Dana, Steve, and Lee discuss the controversial (and yet also not controversial) topic of abortion. Why do we oppose it? Is it only a political issue? Should it affect how we vote?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World by Joe RigneyGenesis 1-15, Volume 1 by Gordon WenhamThe Trinity: An Introduction by Scott R. Swain*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee continue their discussion of hermeneutics in this episode. What are indicatives, imperatives, descriptive passages, prescriptive passages. We're here to help!*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Family Worship by Joel BeekeBavinck: A Critical Biography by James EglintonWhat Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? by Michael Reeves*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee take up the topic of hermeneutics...the science of studying and interpreting the Bible. What is the proper way to interpret the Bible? What are the pitfalls we should look out for?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God"The Water and the Blood: How the Sacraments Shape Christian Identity" Berkhof's Systematic Theology*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and occasionally Lee are discussing Christian families in this episode. Is is possible for Christians to have too many children? What's the best way to train up our children?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Iain MurrayMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle the unique phenomenon of "I am the church" thinking, or people openly refusing to gather with the church for not-so-good reasons. How do we respond to such thinking? Take a listen.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: How Should I approach Art? by R.C. SproulJesus on Every Page by David MurrayThe Five Theological Orations by St. Gregory of Naziansus*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

What are we to do when we are faced with the promotion of sin at the market, at our job, or in the government? Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle t his topic on this episode.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in ChristLife in the Father's House by Wayne A. Mack and David William SwavelyThe Existence and Attributes of God by Stephen Charnock*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee are finishing up their series on Lent by discussing fasting. Wy don't more Christians fast? Why should we? And how should we do it?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Knowing God by J.I. PackerA Defense of Confessionalism: Biblical Foundations & Confessional ConsiderationsThe Apostolic Fathers*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee begin a two-part series on Lent. Why does RBC not observe it? Why do we emphasize the Ordinary means of Grace instead of penitential seasons? Listen and find out.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald WhitneyEvangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer (Audiobook)Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: A Reader's Edition*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee conclude their discussion of complementarianism. How does it effect how Christians view the state or the economy?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: All That Is In God by James Dolezal - (Audiobook)The Momentous Event by W.J. GrierAn Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Fresh off their latest episode on Marriage...Dana, Steve, and Lee discuss the topic of complementarianism. What does it mean? What is it opposed to?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Selected Sermons of Lemuel HaynesThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonThoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

How should Christians approach secular attempts to co-opt things like Marriage and weddings to serve sin? Steve, Dana, and Lee tackle this timely issue in the latest episode.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent (Audiobook available)The Mystery of Christ by Samuel Renihan (Audiobook available)Overcoming Sin and Temptation by John Owen*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee finish up their triumvirate on the Bible. They tackle issues of the canon and hermeneutics. Tune in to see what it's all about.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old Testament by David MurrayGod without Passions: A Primer by Samuel RenihanWords From the Fire: Hearing the Voice of God in the 10 Commandments by Al Mohler*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee are back on the topic of the Bible on this episode. They discuss some of the theological language used to describe the Bible and its importance. *********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "Expository Sanctification" by Paul Shirley"Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: Reading an Old Story in a New Way" by Voddie Baucham"Desiring God" by John Piper*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss some various aspects of the Bible: translation styles, layout differences, apps, textual histories. Oh my! This is likely to become a multi-part series, just you watch. *********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "Simply Trinity" by Matthew Barrett: https://a.co/d/7BDragB(Audiobook: https://a.co/d/1EMCpgj)"NIV Study Bible": https://a.co/d/6PYyCjK"ESV Chronological Bible": https://a.co/d/iF5mukr*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee discuss the concept of New Year's resolutions while considering the 70 Resolutions that Jonathan Edwards made as a young pastor. *********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "J.C. Ryle: Prepared to Stand Alone" by Iain Murray: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/j-c-ryle/"Endurance" by Alfred Lansing: https://a.co/d/a13AEiAThe ESV Church History Study Bible: https://a.co/d/fsN3om1*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Dana, Steve, and Lee air their theological grievances in this episode, in honor of the fictional holiday of Festivus. Then Lee reads the Christmas story from Luke 2. Merry Christmas!*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "Getting the Blues: What Blues Music Teaches Us about Suffering and Salvation" by Stephen J. Nichols: https://a.co/d/h6ZmL2G"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding: https://a.co/d/hdETrTLAudio version: https://a.co/d/cAixCGq"In Essence One, in Persons Three" edited by Michael A.G. Haykin: https://a.co/d/6sLyXsJ*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss the often-memed subject of Saint Nicholas punching the heretic Arius at the Council of Nicea. Is that a true story? What is its relevance? Why are creeds important? We tackle all of this on this episode.*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "The One True God: A Biblical Study of the Doctrine of God" by Paul Washer: https://a.co/d/8Zye2FV"Christ & Creed: The Early Church Creeds & their Value for Today" by Nate Pickowicz: https://a.co/d/5bZNasg"The Need for Creeds Today" by J.V. fresco: https://a.co/d/1fdSj4O"The Temple" by George Herbert: https://a.co/d/d3VD7NE*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted

Steve, Dana, and Lee discuss a few touchy issues. What should we say to Christians who are concerned they're too sinful to get into heaven? What if I sin right before I die?*********************************************************************Library Ladder Links: "I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible" by Michael Heiser: https://a.co/d/9BumHcF (Audiobook is available on Audible)"Let Us Pray: A Symposium on Prayer By Leading Preachers and Theologians" by Various Authors"Prayers on the Psalms":https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotionalsdaily-readings/prayers-on-the-psalms/*********************************************************************Website: rbcbellefontaine.comIntro Music: “Thunder” by Telecasted