Reformed Thinking

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"Reformed Thinking" is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of biblical teachings and theological questions, influenced by the abundant heritage of Reformed theology and Puritan writings. Whether exploring weighty Bible passages or dissecting influential Reformed books and articles, our goal is to offer insights that not only cultivate intellectual expansion but also, and more crucially, spiritual edification. Join us as we traverse the depths of scripture and Reformed thought, aiming to enlighten and broaden your faith sojourn.

  1. 20分前

    Not Ashamed of the Gospel: God’s Power to Save (Romans 1) | John F. Walvoord et al.

    Deep Dive into The Bible Knowledge Commentary by John F. Walvoord, et al. - Romans 1 The opening of Paul's epistle to the Romans follows the customary ancient letter format by identifying the author as a servant and apostle set apart for the gospel of God. After expressing his deep desire to visit the Roman believers to impart spiritual gifts and see spiritual fruit, Paul introduces the central theme of his letter: the gospel is God's power for salvation for everyone who believes. This salvation reveals a righteousness from God that is received entirely by faith, fulfilling the Old Testament declaration that the righteous will live by faith. Paul feels a profound obligation to share this message with the entire Gentile world, including both the cultured and the uncultured. To demonstrate humanity's need for this divine righteousness, Paul explains that the human race stands condemned before God. God's wrath is actively revealed against pagan humanity because people intentionally suppress the truth through their wickedness. Furthermore, humanity is without excuse because God's eternal power and divine nature have been clearly visible through natural revelation in the created world since the beginning. Instead of glorifying their Creator or expressing gratitude, people turned to futile thinking and exchanged the glory of the true God for foolish idolatry. As a consequence of humanity ignoring natural revelation and suppressing the truth, God abandoned them to their own corrupt desires and lifestyles. First, God gave them over to sexual impurity, leading people to degrade their bodies and worship the creation rather than the Creator. Second, this abandonment resulted in unnatural sexual perversions, which the text identifies as both men and women engaging in homosexual acts fueled by shameful lusts. Finally, because they rejected the knowledge of God, they were given over to a depraved mind, filling their lives with wickedness, greed, envy, and murder. Tragically, they persistently engage in these destructive behaviors and encourage others to do the same, fully knowing that such actions deserve God's ultimate penalty. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    46分

  2. 1時間前

    Those Who Sow in Tears Shall Reap with Joy (Psalm 126) | Charles Spurgeon

    Deep Dive into The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon - Psalm 126 Psalm 126 is a Song of Degrees that celebrates a profound deliverance from oppression, often associated with the return from Babylonian exile, though it serves as a broader metaphor for the spiritual redemption of mankind from sin and death. The psalmist describes the rescue as so sudden and overwhelmingly joyful that the delivered people felt as though they were in a dream. Their rescue from captivity filled their mouths with uncontrollable laughter and joyous singing. This miraculous emancipation was so evident that even surrounding heathen nations acknowledged that the Lord had done great things for them. The Israelites proudly echoed this sentiment, rejoicing in the great things Jehovah had accomplished on their behalf. Following this grateful reflection, the psalm transitions into a prayer, asking God to turn again their captivity like the streams in the south. This poignant imagery refers to the dry riverbeds of the southern desert, which can be suddenly and miraculously filled with rushing torrents of water by heavy rains. This petition represents a plea for the completion of their restoration and the joyful gathering of all scattered believers. The psalm concludes with the enduring promise that those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. Sorrow is merely the sowing season, and the believer can rest assured that God's promise of a joyful reaping will not fail. Just as a farmer might anxiously and tearfully cast his precious seed into the stubborn ground during difficult or dangerous times, trusting in a future crop, the believer who endures earthly trials, persecution, or sorrow will eventually experience a bountiful spiritual harvest. The weeping sower is guaranteed to return with joyful singing, carrying abundant sheaves. This final image symbolizes the eternal rewards, gospel success, and heavenly gladness that follow faithful obedience and painful spiritual labor. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    28分

  3. 3時間前

    Charity: The Mark of a True Christian | J. C. Ryle

    Deep Dive into Practical Religion: Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by J. C. Ryle - Charity J.C. Ryle identifies charity as the highest of Christian virtues, noting that while people often claim to possess it, many fundamentally misunderstand its true biblical nature. According to Scripture, charity is not merely giving money to the poor, nor does it mean overlooking immoral conduct or validating false religious doctrines. Rather, true charity is characterized by a profound love for both God and humanity. It manifests practically through selfless actions, patience under provocation, forgiveness, and a gentle, considerate spirit. Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate model of this love, demonstrating perfect kindness and patience while still confronting sin and false teachings. Ryle argues that genuine charity is not an innate human trait, as humanity is naturally inclined toward selfishness and pride. Therefore, true biblical charity can only grow in a heart that has been renewed by the Holy Spirit and deeply recognizes its debt to Christ. He warns against the modern misconception, often perpetuated by fiction, that one can cultivate lasting Christian virtues without rooting them in Christian doctrine. Although faith alone justifies the soul, the Apostle Paul still elevates charity as the greatest of the graces. This is because charity aligns believers with the likeness of God, who is love, whereas God has no need for faith or hope. Furthermore, charity is the most practically useful grace to others, serving as the root of good works and societal peace. Finally, charity is eternal; while faith and hope will eventually be fulfilled and rendered unnecessary, love will endure forever in heaven. Consequently, readers are urged to examine their own lives, diligently practice charity in daily interactions, and teach this vital grace to others. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    35分

  4. 6時間前

    The Structure of Matthew | David L. Turner

    Deep Dive into The Structure of Matthew by David L. Turner The provided text is an excerpt from David L. Turner's commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, which advocates for a narrative-critical approach rather than a source-critical one, emphasizing both the theological and historical value of the text for church ministry. Grasping the literary structure of Matthew is crucial, and scholars generally evaluate three main approaches. The first applies a chronological and geographical outline similar to the Gospel of Mark, which clarifies the biographical flow but artificially superimposes a structure that fails to engage Matthew's unique alternating patterns. The second method divides the Gospel into three sections based on the recurring phrase "From then on Jesus began," highlighting the preparation, proclamation, and passion of the Messiah. However, the preferred third approach centers on the recurring phrase "When Jesus had finished," which marks five distinct transitions from discourse back to narrative. This reveals a comprehensive structure consisting of a prologue, five alternating blocks of narrative and discourse, and a concluding epilogue. Regarding literary style, the Gospel exhibits aesthetically adequate Greek integrated with frequent Semitisms derived from the author's sources, the Hebrew Bible, and personal background. Furthermore, Matthew notably emphasizes the teachings of Jesus over his deeds by expanding on the discourses found in Mark while abbreviating the actions. The text also frequently employs structural devices and numerical patterns, such as sequences of sevens and fourteens, alongside threefold structures and chiasmus. Finally, the commentary addresses the Gospel's historical origins. Although technically anonymous like the other Gospels, historical customs suggest the traditional titles were likely original rather than added later. This supports the early patristic testimony that Matthew the apostle was the author, while internal grammatical and thematic evidence strongly points to a Jewish writer. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    31分

  5. 9時間前

    Emmanuel: God With Us in the Person of Jesus Christ

    Deep Dive into Emmanuel: God With Us in the Person of Jesus Christ The fundamental human problem is profound estrangement from a holy God, a tragic alienation that originated with the Fall in Eden. In the Old Testament, God promised to restore His presence through covenants, the tabernacle, and the temple, yet direct access remained severely restricted by human sin. During a desperate political crisis involving the Syro-Ephraimite war, God delivered the prophecy of Immanuel to King Ahaz, signaling that a virgin-born child would one day guarantee God's ultimate presence and secure the Davidic royal line. Matthew's Gospel reveals Jesus Christ as the definitive, historical fulfillment of this ancient prophecy. Jesus is presented as the legal and physical heir to King David's throne who miraculously bypassed a divine curse on Jeconiah's bloodline through His virgin conception by the Holy Spirit. As Emmanuel, Jesus is the eternal Word made physical flesh who pitched His tent among humanity to serve as the perfect, sinless substitute. By uniting distinct divine and human natures into one person, Jesus was uniquely qualified to endure the wrath of God and bear the curse of sin on the cross. This sacrifice accomplished a definite, invincible atonement for His elect, permanently bridging the chasm between the holy Creator and fallen humanity. This objective reality stands as the exclusive remedy for human isolation, entirely rejecting modern therapeutic, pragmatic, or mystical approaches to spirituality. Following His victorious resurrection, Christ maintains His intimate presence within the Church today through the indwelling Holy Spirit. This ongoing spiritual presence comforts believers in suffering, guards them against false teachings, and empowers them for holy obedience and mission. Ultimately, the doctrine of Emmanuel guarantees a glorious eschatological future. Believers look forward to a literal, premillennial return of Christ, where He will reign physically and permanently establish an unbroken, sinless communion between God and His redeemed people in the new creation. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    35分

  6. 12時間前

    עֵדָה (Edah): The Assembly of God’s Covenant People

    Deep Dive into עֵדָה The Biblical Hebrew term עֵדָה (ʿēdâ) encompasses several distinct definitions in the Hebrew Bible, most prominently referring to a congregation, an assembly, or a witness. The primary and most frequent application of the word denotes a socio-religious community or gathered assembly. It appears extensively throughout the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers to describe the Israelite congregation gathered at Mount Sinai following the exodus from Egypt. In this specific legal, national, and cultic context, the term frequently appears alongside phrases designating the whole congregation of Israel, the congregation of the Lord, or the leaders and elders of the congregation. This usage highlights a large group of people united to be shaped by God and to accomplish divine purposes. Beyond the large national assembly of Israel, the term is broadly applied to various other gatherings. It can describe a smaller, temporary company associated with a specific person or cause, such as a domestic family circle, a council of the righteous, or conversely, a gang of evildoers and rebels, famously illustrated by the rebellious company of Korah. The word is not limited to human beings; it is also utilized to characterize non-human collectives, such as a swarm of bees, a flock of birds, or a herd of animals. Furthermore, it serves to describe the heavenly assembly or a company of angels gathered before God. A second, entirely distinct meaning of the noun relates to the concept of a witness or a testimony. In this capacity, it frequently refers to a physical object, such as a stone pillar, erected as a memorial fixture to give witness to an agreement, a covenant, or a significant past event. Additionally, a related verb form translates as to adorn or ornament, describing the act of decorating oneself with jewelry or metaphorically adorning oneself with majesty. Finally, another related usage of the noun can refer to the precepts or testimonies of God. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    36分

  7. 15時間前

    The Descent of the Sovereign: Humility in the Shadow of the Cross (Philippians 2:3–8)

    Deep Dive into The Descent of the Sovereign: Humility in the Shadow of the Cross (Philippians 2:3–8) Philippians 2:3-8 serves as a profound theological and pastoral correction against the destructive sin of human pride, which frequently fractures church fellowship. Both texts emphasize that the apostle Paul addresses the congregation in Philippi, a Roman colony where social status, legal rights, and public honor were fiercely protected. Into this status-conscious culture, Paul introduces the radically countercultural command to reject selfish ambition and instead adopt the lowly mindset of a crucified servant. The literary structure of the passage demonstrates that Christian duty is inextricably bound to Christian doctrine. Paul grounds his ethical commands for believers to count others as more significant than themselves in the objective, historical reality of Jesus Christ's incarnation. This theological anchor reveals that Christ eternally possessed the exact substance and equality of deity, yet He did not exploit this status for His own advantage. Instead, He voluntarily emptied Himself, not by subtracting His divine attributes, but by adding human nature and taking the form of a servant. This profound descent reached its lowest point when Christ submitted to obedient suffering and the shameful execution of the cross. Ultimately, this passage is not merely presenting Jesus as a moral exemplar but as the substitute whose obedient humiliation secures salvation. Where the first Adam arrogantly grasped at equality with God and brought ruin, Christ, the Last Adam, yielded His heavenly privileges to bring life and justification. Consequently, believers are called to violently mortify their natural pursuit of self-exaltation, vain conceit, and personal rights. Through their spiritual union with Christ, Christians are equipped to practice active, self-forgetting love and achieve true covenantal unity within the church, their homes, and their ministries. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    33分

  8. 18時間前

    The Peril of Misguided Zeal (Matthew 23:15)

    Deep Dive into The Peril of Misguided Zeal (Matthew 23:15) Matthew 23:15 serves as a profound warning against the dangers of religious hypocrisy and misguided zeal. Jesus pronounces a severe judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees, exposing the terrifying reality that immense religious effort, when divorced from the true Gospel, leads to spiritual ruin. The Pharisees demonstrated remarkable dedication by traversing sea and land to make a single convert, yet their missionary enterprise merely reproduced their own legalism and blindness. Because their theological system relied on human merit rather than divine grace, their converts became twofold children of hell, adopting the errors of their teachers with intensified fervor. This text demonstrates that outward religious expansion and tireless energy are not inherent proofs of divine blessing. False religion can be intensely active while remaining fundamentally opposed to God. The religious elite could successfully recruit followers and alter external behaviors, but they lacked the power to cleanse the conscience or regenerate the human heart. Their proselytes were inducted into a legalistic labyrinth of man-made traditions that compounded their condemnation rather than saving them. Ultimately, Christ's denunciation of this corrupt system exposes the absolute inability of human works to achieve righteousness. By stripping away the illusion that sincerity or external piety can satisfy God's justice, the text drives individuals to recognize their desperate need for the true Savior. Unlike the Pharisees who recruited converts into spiritual bondage, Jesus Christ crossed the cosmos to bear the curse of the law and genuinely liberate sinners. Therefore, the passage calls the church to reject superficial, pragmatic, or legalistic approaches to ministry. Believers must rely entirely on the imputed righteousness of Christ, ensuring their evangelistic zeal is firmly anchored in biblical truth. Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologian Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReformedExplainer Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1t5dz4vEgvHqUknYQfwpRI?si=e-tDRFR2Qf6By1sAcMdkdw https://buymeacoffee.com/edi2730

    30分
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番組について

"Reformed Thinking" is a podcast dedicated to unraveling the intricacies of biblical teachings and theological questions, influenced by the abundant heritage of Reformed theology and Puritan writings. Whether exploring weighty Bible passages or dissecting influential Reformed books and articles, our goal is to offer insights that not only cultivate intellectual expansion but also, and more crucially, spiritual edification. Join us as we traverse the depths of scripture and Reformed thought, aiming to enlighten and broaden your faith sojourn.

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  • クリエイター
    Edison Wu
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    2000
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
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    © Edison Wu
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