Reasonable Theology Podcast Clay Kraby

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28.This is a well-known and well-loved verse, and yet it is commonly misused, misunderstood, and misapplied. The problem is not that people misuse Romans 8:28 by making it say too much, but by making it say too little.If we do not understand what it is that Romans 8:28 is promising – and particularly what it means when it says that all things work together...

The Puritans are, at the same time, highly regarded and highly disdained—depending on who you ask. There are many caricatures about who the Puritans were, what they taught, and what they can still teach us today. On top of this, much of their writing can seem difficult for the modern reader. So why should we bother with the Puritans?On this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Don Kistler about the importance of the Puritans and how the church today can benefit from their spiritual guidance...

We all have a stack of books that we'd like to read but haven't gotten through yet. So how can we read more books, faster?Thankfully, the answer isn't found in speed reading or in simply reading shorter books. Instead, these four simple tips will help you read more books in less time.HELPFUL RESOURCES MENTIONED:🗎 Book List Spreadsheet Template (Plus recommended books)[You'll need to make a copy of the spreadsheet in order to edit it]📖 The 5-Foot Bookshelf: 57 Books Every Christian Should Own:...

Are Christians still required to keep the Sabbath? And what does keeping the Sabbath really look like?On this episode we will answer these important questions and many others as we consider the role of the sabbath in the Christian life through the lens of the convictions and teachings of Charles Spurgeon.We’ll hear from Pastor Brandon Rhea who has a new book out titled “Spurgeon's Forgotten Sabbatarianism: Examining the Role of the 4th Commandment in His Life and Theology.”Rhea is the pastor ...

In Romans 10:13-15, the Apostle Paul declares that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Having shared this truth, he asks a series of questions: "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?"Having heard, believed, and called upon Christ ourselves, every believer must be committed to...

The apostle Paul wrote that "if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:14). A few verses later he said, "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins."The Resurrection is the central truth claim of the Christian faith. Or, as our guest puts it, itis the bedrock of Christianity.In The Bedrock of Christianity: The Unalterable Facts of Jesus' Death and Resurrection, Dr. Justin Bass examines fact...