Theology for the Church

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Alan Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) head of the New Testament department and senior lecturer in New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College to discuss his new book A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology: Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments. ResourcesA Basic Guide to Biblical Theology: Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments by Alan Thompson40 Questions About Biblical Theology Andy Naselli, Oren Martin, and Jason DeRouchieDictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament edited by D.A. Carson, Andy Naselli, Ben Gladd, and Greg BealeNew Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Exploring the Unity Diversity of Scripture edited by D.A. Carson, T.D. Alexander, Brian Rosner, and Graeme GoldsworthyCovenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture edited by Richard Lucas and Brent Parker

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Coleman Ford (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) assistant professor of humanities at Texas Baptist College to discuss his new book (coauthored with Shawn Wilhite) Nicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters.ResourcesNicaea for Today: Why an Ancient Creed (Still) Matters by Coleman Ford and Shawn WilhiteThe Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written by Kevin DeYoungThe Story of the Trinity: Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed by Bryan Litfin The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip CaryNicaea and Its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology by Lewis Ayres

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Matt Smethurst (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) lead pastor of River City Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia, to discuss his new book Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel. Together they discuss the most prominent works and themes from Keller's teaching and ministry. Resources: Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Matt SmethurstThe Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Tim KellerCounterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Tim KellerPrayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Tim KellerEncounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Tim Keller Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World  by Tim KellerWhat Is Wrong with the World?: The Surprising, Hopeful Answer to the Question We Cannot Avoid by Tim KellerWalking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller

In part four of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Cory Marsh (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ) Professor of New Testament and Director of ThM program at Southern California Seminary in El Cajon, CA to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? Resources:Dispensationalism by Cory MarshDiscovering Dispensationalism: Tracing the Development of Dispensational Thought From the First to the Twenty-First Century by Cory MarshRomans: A Shorter Commentary by C.E.B. CranfieldRomans The Gospel of God's Grace by Alva McClainRomans by Daniel DaveyThe Future Restoration of Israel: A Response to Supersessionism by Stanley Porter and Alan KurschnerUnderstanding the Jewish Roots of Christianity: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Essays on the Relationship between Christianity and Judaism by Gerald McDermott The New Christian Zionism: Fresh Perspectives on Israel and the Land by Gerald McDermottIsrael, the Church, and the Middle East: A biblical response to the current conflict edited by Darrell Bock and Mitch GlaserThree Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11 edited by Jared Compton and Andy NaselliPastor Scholar Podcast with Cory Marsh

In part three of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Richard Lucas (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Teaching and Reaching at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, Florida to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? ResourcesHow Will “All Israel” Be Saved in Romans 11:26? (Part 1 and 2) by Richard LucasRichard Lucas' Chapter on Romans 11 in Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies Was Paul Prooftexting? Paul's Use of the Old Testament as Illustrated through Three Debated Texts by Richard LucasRomans by Tom SchreinerFred Zaspel and Jim Hamilton's Chapter in: ⁠Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11The Letter to the Romans by Doug Moo

In part two of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Sam Storms (PhD, University of Texas) President of Enjoying God Ministries and President and Executive Director of Convergence Church Network as well as former Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Together they seek to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? Resources:Romans by Sam StormsKingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam StormsThe Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow ⁠O. Palmer RobertsonBen Merkle's Chapter in: Paul's Letter to the Romans: Theological EssaysBen Merkle's Chapter in: Three Views on Israel and the Church: Perspectives on Romans 9–11Ben Merkle Summary VideoThe Bible and the Future by Anthony HoekemaThe Deliver from Zion by Chris Bruno

In part one of a series on the four major views of Romans 9-11, Caleb is joined by Lee Irons (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) church planting pastor at of Santa Clarita United Reformed Church in Santa Clarita, California to answer this question: How will "All Israel" be saved in Romans 11:26? This is part one in a series of four on the major views of Romans 9-11.RecoursesPaul’s Theology of Israel’s Future: A Non-Millennial Interpretation of Romans 11 by Lee IronsPaul and the Resurrection of Israel: Jews, Former Gentiles, Israelites by Jason StaplesPaul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. WrightThe Letter to the Romans: A Linguistic and Literary Commentary Stanley Porter

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Michael Vlach (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) Professor of Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC to discuss dispensational premillennialism.Resources: Michael Vlach's WebsiteThe Bible Storyline: God's Unstoppable Plan to Defeat Evil, Restore Creation, and Establish His Kingdom on Earth  by Michael VlachHas the Church Replaced Israel?: A Theological Evaluation by Michael VlachHe Will Reign Forever: A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom of God by Michael VlachUnderstanding End Times Prophecy: A Comprehensive Approach by Paul BenwareThe Case for Progressive Dispensationalism by Robert Saucy

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Josh Howard (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor at New Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania to discuss postmillennialism. This is the final installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.Resources: Stories About the End of Things: Revealing Themes of Eschatology Through Scripture by Joshua HowardThe Exorcism of Satan: The Binding of the Strong Man by Christ the King by Joshua HowardPostmillennialism: An Eschatology of Hope by Keith MathisonThe Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views⁠ edited by Robert ClouseEschatology Matters Podcast with Josh Howard

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Kim Riddlebarger (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminar) pastor emeritus of Christ Reformed Church (URCNA) in Anaheim, California and retired professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California to discuss Amillennialism. This is the second installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.Resources: A Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim RiddlebargerKingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam StormsThe Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answers  by Dean DavisThe Bible and the Future by Anthony HoekemaRevelation: A Shorter Commentary by Greg BealeReading the Book of Revelation: Five Principles for Interpretation by Alex Stewart

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Jim Hamilton (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Senior Pastor of Kenwood Baptist Church and Professor of Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary to discuss Historic Premillennialism. This is the first installment of a three week miniseries on the various reformed millennial views.Resources:Revisiting The Millennium: An Evening of Eschatology by the Kenwood InstituteRevelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches by Jim HamiltonWith the Clouds of Heaven: The Book of Daniel in Biblical Theology by Jim HamiltonRevelation by Tom SchreinerThe Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views edited by Robert Clouse

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Sam Waldron (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) president of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and professor of systematic theology, to discuss his new book The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View. Together, they focus on the history and hermeneutics of biblical eschatology. Resources:The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View by Sam WaldronThe Bible and the Future by Anthony HoekemaKingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative by Sam StormsA Case for Amillennialism: Understanding the End Times by Kim RiddlebargerThe Great End Time Debate: Issues, Options, and Amillennial Answers by Dean DavisPauline Eschatology by Geerhardus Vos

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Bobby Jamieson (PhD, Cambridge) senior pastor of Trinty Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to discuss his most recent book Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness. Together they discuss the main idea, purpose, key themes, and interpretive challenges in the book of Ecclesiastes.Resources:Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes' Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness by Bobby JamiesonEcclesiastes by Craig BartholomewLiving Life Backward: How Ecclesiastes Teaches Us to Live in Light of the End by David GibsonRecovering Eden: The Gospel According to Ecclesiastes by Zach Eswine

In this episdoe, Caleb is joined by Richard Pratt Jr. (ThD, Harvard University) president of Third Millennium Ministries, to discuss the book of Joshua. Together they explore the structure, main idea, purpose, key themes, and gospel connections in Joshua.ResourcesJoshua by Richard Pratt Jr.Knowing the Bible: Joshua by Trent HunterJoshua: Strong and Courageous by John CurridJoshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary  by David Firth

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Randy Johnson (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Wisdom Head at Scholé Christian Tradition, to discuss how classical Christology entails a compatibilist view of free will. In other words, freedom and moral responsibility are compatible with determinism is a necessary consequence of the teaching about Jesus Christ found in Scripture and affirmed in Christian, historical orthodoxy.Resources: The Christological Case for Compatibilism by Randy JohnsonFreedom of the Will  by Jonathan EdwardsInstitutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis TurretinThe Person of Chrsit: An Introduction by Stephen WellumGod the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ by Stephen Wellum

In this week's episode, Caleb is joined by Brent Parker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), assistant editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology to discuss the Israel-Christ-Church relationship in biblical theology. ResourcesA Biblical and Theological Perspective of National Israel by Brent ParkerChrist Jesus, the True Israel: Progressive Covenantalism on Israel, Christ, and the Church by Brent ParkerCovenantal and Dispensational Theologies: Four Views on the Continuity of Scripture by Brent Parker and Richard LucasProgressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker

In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Joshua Greever (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Dean of Seminary Programs & Associate Professor of New Testament, to discuss the new covenant in Christ from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the new covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.The New Covenant by Joshua GreeverThe Nature of the New Covenant: A Case Study in Ephesians 2:11-22 by Joshua GreeverAn Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christ by Jason DeRouchieCovenant and God's Purpose for the World by Thomas SchreinerKingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryGod's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryChrist from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent HunterProgressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker

In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Stephen Wellum (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary and Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, to discuss God’s covenant with David from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Davidic covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.ResourcesThe Davidic Covenant by Jason DeRouchieAn Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christ by Jason DeRouchieCovenant and God's Purpose for the World by Thomas SchreinerKingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryGod's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryChrist from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent HunterChrist-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles by Graeme Goldsworthy

In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by David Schrock (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Pastor of Preaching and Theology at Occoquan Bible Church and Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology (Indianapolis Theological Seminary, Boyce College, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss the Levitical covenant from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Levitical covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.ResourcesThe Levitical Covenant (Parts I,II, and III) by David SchrockMaking Sense of Melchizedek Through the Framework of Progressive Covenantalism by Matthew EmadiThe Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God by David SchrockKingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryGod's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryChrist from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent Hunter

In this week’s episode, Caleb is joined by Thomas Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) Associate Dean for the School of Theology and Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Biblical Theology at Southern Seminary, to discuss God’s covenant with Moses/Israel from a progressive covenantalist perspective. Together, they unpack the key points of the Mosaic covenant and how it fits in the larger storyline of Scripture.ResourcesCovenant and God's Purpose for the World by Thomas Schreiner40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Law by Thomas SchreinerPaul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God by Brian RosnerThe Law of God by Stephen Wellum3 Reasons Sunday Is Not the Christian Sabbath by Stephen WellumThe Law of Moses—The Mosaic Covenant Viewed Through Progressive Covenantalism by Ardel Caneday Parts I and IIApplying the Law of Moses to the Christian Life by Joshua GreeverA Progressive Covenantal Perspective: Paul and the Tripartite Division of Moses’s Law by Joshua GreeverA Progressive Covenantal Perspective: Theonomy and Moses’s Law by Jason DeRouchieRelating Moses’s Law to Christians by Jason DeRouchieEthics through Covenant: A Primer on Progressive Covenantalism and Moral Theology (Parts I, II, and III) by Andrew WalkerDelighting in the Old Testament: Through Christ and for Christ by Jason DeRouchieKingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryGod's Kingdom through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology by Stephen Wellum and Peter GentryChrist from Beginning to End: How the Full Story of Scripture Reveals the Full Glory of Christ by Stephen Wellum and Trent HunterProgressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course between Dispensational and Covenantal Theologies edited by Stephen Wellum and Brent Parker40 Questions About Biblical Theology by Jason DeRouchie, Oren Martin, and Andrew NaselliAn Arc of the Covenants: Tracing How the Bible’s Storyline Climaxes in Christ by Jason DeRouchie