Theology on the Go Jonathan Master

The Exclusivity of the Gospel
 
Jonathan and James have a one-on-one conversation to sort through three views surrounding the way of salvation. Is Jesus Christ really the only way? If so, what is required? Can one be saved without any knowledge of Christ’s person and work? Romans chapter one offers clarity in sorting through each of the three views.
 
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Green Pastures
Ryan Davidson is the pastor of Grace Baptist Chapel in Hampton, VA, and the author of Green Pastures, A Primer on the Ordinary Means of Grace. Ryan starts the discussion by defining means of grace, then drills down to explain the ordinary means of grace. 
What does the word ordinary really mean in this context? Ryan identifies the fruit and the effects of the ordinary means of grace as they are biblically applied in the life of a congregation.  
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The Cure for Unjust Anger
 Jonathan and James welcome Brian Hedges to the podcast. Brian is the lead pastor at Redeemer Church in Niles, MI and is responsible for breathing new life into one of the works of John Downame, a 16th century Puritan who was known as a “physician of souls.”
 In The Cure for Unjust Anger, Downame defines differing types of anger, distinguishing righteous anger from unjust anger…diagnosing the root causes of anger…and the motivations of the heart that give rise to sinful anger. Downame also suggests how to remove the causes for unjust anger. Is there really a just cause for anger? Editor Brian guides us through this latest gem from the Puritan Treasures for Today series.
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Show Notes
 ·  Puritan Treasures for Today Series

 

Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God
 
Jonathan and James invite Joel Beeke to the podcast to discuss the outstanding documentary Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God, tracing Puritanism from its birth to its modern influence. 
 
 
Dr. Beeke—president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, and mastermind of this joint-project with Media Gratiae—explains the motivation behind producing such a thorough and costly project.
 
The Puritans have a bad reputation—to what extent is that reputation deserved? Joel shares some of the riches of puritan living and teaching, and shows how they influenced every area of life. Listen, and get to know more about the puritans.
 
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COVID Repentance
 Peter VanDoodewaard is the pastor of Covenant Community Church in Taylors, SC. He’s in-house today to chat about an article he’s written for Reformation21.org titled Covid-19 Repentance. Peter's piece combines a reflection on the Old Testament minor prophets with the unprecedented sequence of events that followed the first COVID-19 lockdown in March. At issue: the speed at which the Church Global ceased to meet for worship by government order.
 Could the coronavirus pandemic be interpreted as a judgment from God like those found in the Old Testament? Regardless of the answer to that sobering question, shouldn’t we be paying closer attention? Are there lessons to be learned, and repentance to be sought before God? Peter’s words give us much to consider!
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The Story Retold
 Benjamin Gladd is the associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. He joins James and Jonathan to discuss The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament, his recently published book co-written with G.K. Beale. No ordinary work, Ben enthusiastically tells us what’s so distinct about this project. Reformed theology is at the center of it all, connecting the Old and New Testaments into one, big redemptive story. Written at a popular level and geared toward college students—all will benefit from this rich study. 
Show Notes
 ·  According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible by Graeme Goldsworthy
·  An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo
·  From Adam and Israel to the Church by Benjamin Gladd
·  Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Beale and Carson
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