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A Capital Campaign Update | September 6, 2024
Watch as VP of Advancement, Mike Deckinga, gives us a brief overview of where we stand with the completion of a portion of the capital campaign building project, with our faculty and students finally returning to the classrooms! Visit www.midamerica.edu/capital-campaign to learn more.
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234. Beyond Preachiness: Crafting Compelling Christian Stories
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In today's episode, Dr. Andrew Compton and Rob McKenzie continue their conversation on Rob’s book Seeker’s Progress, exploring how storytelling can effectively convey theological truths, make them memorable, and address common faith questions. They’ll touch on the challenges of publishing Christian fiction and the importance of encouraging Christians to read more. You can find Seeker's Progress...
Great Rate for Youth Groups for the 2024 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference!
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Heads up, Youth Groups! We have an awesome deal for you to join us for our 2024 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference: Neighbors and Nations - Spreading the Gospel Near and Far. Hear what Mike has to say, and Youth Leaders and Pastors, consider checking out the conference page and register today: www.midamerica.edu/cme/conference
Chapel | Camden Bucey | 2 Samuel 10:1-19
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In this chapel message, Rev. Camden Bucey (Hope OPC, Grayslake, IL) explores 2 Samuel 10:1-19, drawing parallels between King David's experiences and the life of Jesus Christ. Through the lens of David's misunderstood act of kindness towards the Ammonites, Rev. Bucey shows how Christ, the true and better David, faced even harsher misjudgment. The message covers key points, including David's ges...
Empowered Evangelism: Dr. Strange on the 2024 CME Conference
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Join Dr. Alan Strange, interim president and professor of church history at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, as he invites you to the 2024 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference. Dr. Strange emphasizes the importance of spiritual empowerment in fulfilling our mission to the world, highlighting the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in gathering and perfecting God's people globally. With a lin...
233. From Pilgrim to Seeker: Reimagining Bunyan's Allegory for Today
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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Compton once again explores the use of fiction in apologetics, featuring guest Rob McKenzie, an elder at Westminster OPC in Countryside, IL, and co-host of the "Theology Simply Profound" podcast through Reformed Forum. Rob discusses his book Seekers Progress, a modern take on John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, that addresses contemporary issues. Their conversation exa...
232. The Spirit's Work of Sanctification
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In this episode, Dr. Venema concludes this series on the Holy Spirit by looking at the doctrine of sanctification and the role of the Holy Spirit. He discusses the biblical and theological understanding of sanctification as an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit rather than a "second blessing" or higher level of Christian experience. Dr. Venema emphasizes that sanctification is a progressive work, ...
Register Today for the 2024 Center for Missions and Evangelism Conference!
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Dr. Eric Watkins, Director of the Center for Missions and Evangelism, invites you to register and attend our 2024 CME Conference on "Nations and Neighbors: Spreading the Gospel Near and Far." Dr. Watkins' talk "The Spirit and the Bride Say Come: Evangelism to the End of the Age" will focus on the church's dual mission of inreach and outreach, emphasizing the importance of evangelism until the e...
231. Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Reformed Perspective
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In today’s episode, Dr. Venema will explore the controversial topic of spiritual gifts in the modern church, focusing on prophecy, speaking in tongues, and healing. He’ll present a cessationist perspective, arguing that certain foundational gifts have ceased with the closure of the biblical canon while emphasizing the continued presence of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for ministry an...
230. The Person of the Holy Spirit
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In today’s episode, Dr. Cornelis Venema explores the identity, deity, and distinct personhood of the Holy Spirit - the third person of the Trinity. He unpacks the various names used for the Holy Spirit in Scripture, examines attributes that confirm the Spirit's deity, and discusses the Spirit's role in creation and redemption. He’ll also touch on the nature of the Spirit's work and his relation...
A Capital Campaign Update | August 7, 2024
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The end is in sight! Watch this latest update from VP of Advancement Mike Deckinga on our capital campaign, Foundation for the Future, and consider how you can support us today! Visit www.midamerica.edu/capital-campaign to learn more.
Sign Up for Our 20th Annual Golf Outing!
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Time's running out! Register or secure sponsorships for the 20th Annual MARS Golf Outing by Friday, August 9th, and mark your calendars for the big day on Saturday, August 24. For complete event information, visit www.midamerica.edu/news/134/20th-annual-golf-outing
A Capital Campaign Update | June 28, 2024
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VP of Advancement Mike Deckinga takes us through the building project, both outside and inside. What a change the month of June has brought! Visit www.midamerica.edu/capital-campaign to learn more and give a gift of any amount today.
229. Same Substance, Different Mode: Calvin on God's Covenant
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This episode explores John Calvin's perspective on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments as outlined in his Institutes of the Christian Religion, focusing on Book Two, Chapters 9-11. Dr. J. Mark Beach looks at Calvin's view of law and gospel, explaining how Calvin sees both continuity and differences between the testaments. Key points include: 1. Calvin's understanding of how Chri...
Foundation for the Future: Our Capital Campaign
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Foundation for the Future: Our Capital Campaign
228. Redemption Unveiled: Calvin on Christ in the Law
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228. Redemption Unveiled: Calvin on Christ in the Law
Capital Campaign Drone Reel
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Capital Campaign Drone Reel
227. Calvin on Human Freedom and Depravity
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227. Calvin on Human Freedom and Depravity
226. Examining John Calvin's Doctrine of Total Depravity
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226. Examining John Calvin's Doctrine of Total Depravity
A Capital Campaign Update | June 3, 2024
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A Capital Campaign Update | June 3, 2024
225. Justification Hijacked: How the Medieval Church Lost Paul's Doctrine
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225. Justification Hijacked: How the Medieval Church Lost Paul's Doctrine
A Ligonier Conference Discussion with Chris Larson
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A Ligonier Conference Discussion with Chris Larson
Advice from One Retired Seminary President to Another
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Advice from One Retired Seminary President to Another
A Ligonier Conference Discussion with Dr. Burk Parsons
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A Ligonier Conference Discussion with Dr. Burk Parsons
223. Scholasticism vs. Mysticism: Reason and Experience in Medieval Theology
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223. Scholasticism vs. Mysticism: Reason and Experience in Medieval Theology
222. Christianity's Medieval Clash with Islam
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222. Christianity's Medieval Clash with Islam
221. Catechism Preaching: A Pastoral and Practical Approach
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221. Catechism Preaching: A Pastoral and Practical Approach
Chapel | Cornelis Venema | 2 Cor. 4:7
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Chapel | Cornelis Venema | 2 Cor. 4:7
An Update on Our Capital Campaign | May 1, 2024
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An Update on Our Capital Campaign | May 1, 2024
2024 Graduate | Ben Verdonk
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2024 Graduate | Ben Verdonk

Komentáře

  • @thomasthellamas9886

    These are awesome! Thank you guys so much for these Roundtable Episodes

  • @BennyAscent
    @BennyAscent Před 3 dny

    Just a heads up based on your title - it doesnt matter how "well crafted" your story is. The epic of Gilgamesh is one of the most well crafted stories of all time, but that has no bearing on its truth value. You need empirical evidence, or no one who has any semblance of valid epistemology will care.

  • @jankragt7789
    @jankragt7789 Před 10 dny

    Great. Love this. Well done. Priceless discussion. Thank you so much.

  • @delindasmith5993
    @delindasmith5993 Před 18 dny

    God has given you His Spirit of Wisdom.

  • @jackcarr7060
    @jackcarr7060 Před měsícem

    Thanks

  • @jasonharley1706
    @jasonharley1706 Před měsícem

    How does this work for individuals that are either mentally disabled and/or nonverbal?

  • @johnking9161
    @johnking9161 Před měsícem

    Exclusive Psalmody, Establishment Principle, Literal Views of Creation are all Confessional teachings.

  • @redeemedzoomer6053
    @redeemedzoomer6053 Před 2 měsíci

    This is a load of cope. John Calvin believed in real apostasy

  • @devoradamaris
    @devoradamaris Před 2 měsíci

    I needed this. 🕊🌎🕊🕊sharing🫂thankYOU 👑

  • @RPM11111
    @RPM11111 Před 2 měsíci

    The Pastor in the Various Duties of His Office. Thomas Murphy

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Před 2 měsíci

    unusual vlog-=))

  • @RezG_777
    @RezG_777 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for choosing to be here. 😅 Reformed theology is so untenable.

  • @briandecker5183
    @briandecker5183 Před 3 měsíci

    Could also be called anthroapology.

  • @jackcarr7060
    @jackcarr7060 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @aarondeboer5018
    @aarondeboer5018 Před 3 měsíci

    Tremendous!

  • @user-et9mo5om9v
    @user-et9mo5om9v Před 3 měsíci

    Mutually exclusive,

  • @VickersJon
    @VickersJon Před 4 měsíci

    For the opposing view, I’d recommend watching James B Jordan’s work on the topic.

  • @pastorzackanderson
    @pastorzackanderson Před 4 měsíci

    After this coming year, come back to Mexico. At least give us a chance to convince you to be passionately committed to Mexico.

  • @petruslourens4435
    @petruslourens4435 Před 4 měsíci

    So good.

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    With the objective goals of organisms being survival and inclusive fitness, Piccinini and Maley define teleological functions to be "a stable contribution by a trait (or component, activity, property) of organisms belonging to a biological population to an objective goal of those organisms".

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    His wife 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    His whole life he is invested I know why do you? 🏳️‍🌈🙏

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    This guy was 35 when he started his dehumanization . In a recent article at Ref21 Carl Trueman points out the uncomfortable reality that for Americans under the age of 35, "gay marriage is not even an issue." As much as I would like for that not to be true, it is inescapable. Trueman also observes that for those of his generation opposition to gay marriage usually has more to do with being weirded out (my own technical phrase) by homosexuality than zeal for biblical sexual ethics. The "generational divide," Trueman writes, "indicate clear challenges to come. The list of such is no doubt long but here are a few:

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    When's he going to talk about anthropical facts

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    Forbidden Desire in Early Modern Europe review - Christianity’s barbaric war against homosexuality

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    What are the six genders in Judaism? According to transgender Reform Rabbi Elliot Kukla tumtum is one of six genders in classical Judaism, along with male, female, androgynos, ay'lonit (a person who was assigned female at birth, but is barren and perhaps masculinized), and saris (a eunuch by birth either through human intervention, or a person who was ...

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    The Two-Spirit person is recognized as a spiritual role, in which the individual's spirit or soul is both masculine and feminine. The mixed gender roles encompassed by the term historically included wearing the clothing and performing the work associated with both men and women.

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    Man this guy needs some serious counseling Yes your sounding sociopathic as if your body has no feelings what the heck are you talking about My God y'all are dealing some trains denial I've never seen. Material and after you my friend. Oh by the way to the wives of people like this and y'all need to be checking the bedroom something is a mess here what is a man and what is a woman well only your wife or your spouse knows

  • @kimsteinke713
    @kimsteinke713 Před 4 měsíci

    These people are obsessed😮😮😮😮😮😂😊 wow 60 years of this. No sign of subsiding. What is a man what is a woman. Well depends on in reality or in churchy world😂😂😂

  • @randycorpuz2837
    @randycorpuz2837 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice. A former dispensationalist now a Reformed Presbyterian.

  • @paulbruderer5442
    @paulbruderer5442 Před 5 měsíci

    Brilliant and inspiring. I say a big thank you to Carl Trueman and would like to ask, where I can get his personal podcast that he refers to (he did an episode with Abigail Favale)

    • @vsibin9
      @vsibin9 Před 5 měsíci

      Mortification of Spin

  • @sonofZeruiah
    @sonofZeruiah Před 5 měsíci

    Systematic theology is taking a single topic and examining the entire Bible to understand what the Bible as a whole says regarding that topic.

  • @jackcarr7060
    @jackcarr7060 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks Ben

  • @jackcarr7060
    @jackcarr7060 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @tx4897
    @tx4897 Před 6 měsíci

    It's strage that a christian would not want a christian nation. The muslim belives that his ideas is what's best for the world as well as the secularists. One can disagree Wolfes version but still agree that the true God speaks both to the church and to the civil magistrate and both are responsible to him WCF 23 and Belgic confession 36. "For that purpose he has placed the sword in the hands of the government, to punish evil people and protect the good. And being called in this manner to contribute to the advancement of a society that is pleasing to God, the civil rulers have the task, subject to God’s law, of removing every obstacle to the preaching of the gospel and to every aspect of divine worship."

  • @Piggy8282
    @Piggy8282 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for your ministry.

  • @jeffdowns1038
    @jeffdowns1038 Před 7 měsíci

    This was excellent!

  • @Mike65809
    @Mike65809 Před 8 měsíci

    It's rather odd that so many thought Jesus had two natures. The Bible does not present him that way. His miracles were from the Father working in and through him. He never took credit for his miracles, but always deferred it to the Father. "Do not believe me unless I do the works of my Father. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father” (John 10:37-38). He was given the Holy Spirit without measure, so the Father worked through the Holy Spirit. The Kenosis theory is more accurate in that he left his divine attributes when he became a man. What was deity in Jesus? His identity as the Logos did not change in the Incarnation, so he was always deity. Now in his exalted state he has all attributes back again.

  • @hanssvineklev648
    @hanssvineklev648 Před 8 měsíci

    Sorry, but “loving our enemies” does not preclude opposing them, in extreme situations, even forcefully. I don’t particularly like Wolfe’s prescription for what ails us, but at least he’s making one. Strange is not doing so. He doesn’t think we’re that bad off. I guess we’ll all find out. But I don’t give him much chance of being right.

  • @CatholicGentlemen
    @CatholicGentlemen Před 9 měsíci

    10$ they all believed in different things

  • @jefftube58
    @jefftube58 Před 9 měsíci

    Unfortunately, Mrs. Strickland's presentation just reinforces the commonly held believe in evangelical churches that it is the husbands who are abusive to their wives, that evangelical wives are never responsible for abusing their husbands. The truth is that countless wives in churches daily emasculate their husbands, find fault with everything they do, shut them off from sex as a means of manipulation and control, run the husband down with terrible man-hating comments, lie to their pastors when the husband has had enough and exposes them, act toward their husband like their thoughts and positions are the only one worthy of discussion - the husband just needs to be quiet. Countless evangelical wives are constantly trying to beat their husband's God -ordained headship away from them so they can have it. It's always ok for the wife to completely lose it, screaming at the husband, having a meltdown whenever she isn't getting her way,etc. You want to talk about someone being an oppressor ? Millions of husbands in and outside the church are slowly dying inside because the come home after work every day to a bitchy, entitled, crazy woman. Keep up the good work, guest speakers !! Remember to never mention the guilt of evangelical wives for their sins.

  • @ishiftfocus1769
    @ishiftfocus1769 Před 9 měsíci

    Jesus wasn't talking to you!!” $3 Amazon

  • @carolinetrace894
    @carolinetrace894 Před 10 měsíci

    Turn the music down.

  • @WarEagle1957
    @WarEagle1957 Před 10 měsíci

    Really enjoy these round table discussions. Dr. Strange does such a nice job of giving us the highlights with the time available. Also, I really enjoyed the recent short series on Pactum, Historia, and Ordo Salutis. Keep ‘‘em coming!!

  • @tabithadorcas7763
    @tabithadorcas7763 Před 10 měsíci

    These classes have been very worthwhile. I've been attending via the livestream. Very thankful that MARS is providing this service.

  • @4everseekingwisdom690
    @4everseekingwisdom690 Před 10 měsíci

    The most important book to read before seminary is a book on comparative mythology see where the stories really came from.. go read Psalm 104 and then read the almost word for word copy the Egyptian "hymn to aten" .. If you're going to give your life to something it might be wise to see it from all sides. Noah and Gilgamesh, Hercules and Samson, creation and the Sumerian enuma elish, book of Esther and the story is Ishtar and of course the dying and rising gods as well Osiris Odin Mithras Krishna innana Perseus Hercules Dionysus Attis theseus etc etc not history complex symbolic allegories

    • @pattube
      @pattube Před 8 měsíci

      On the contrary, read the works of biblical (OT) scholars like John Currid, Bruce Waltke, Doug Stuart, L. Michael Morales, etc. They've debunked the notion that the Bible is just another comparative mythological fable or similar. Indeed, they've even argued how radically polemical the Bible can be against the pagan world including pagan gods. For example, consider the ten plagues and what the God of the Bible was doing.

    • @4everseekingwisdom690
      @4everseekingwisdom690 Před 8 měsíci

      @@pattube every one you just mentioned are evangelical scholars I believe John currid is still at RTS is he not? Of course they "debunked" the mythology angle they're die-hard Christians! Have you read James Tabor or Bart ehrman? Both incredibly respected biblical scholars and while I don't agree with everything they say they both absolutely back up the mythicized Bible.. You are engaging in confirmation bias my friend.. Only reading things that agree with your position.. I've read papers by the people you mentioned that supports your position have you done the same? One of the most dangerous things you can do when attempting to study something is go in with a set beliefs my friend.. these are the same people that say the "dying and rising God" supposition is false based solely the fact that these different cultures couldn't possibly have had contact with each other.. Here's several examples of borrowed mythology in the Bible..a very short list I can give you many more examples if you like 1) creation from the Sumerian enuma elish 2) Noah from numerous older flood Myths.. the summerian version is 1500 years older than Noah. the Hebrew version uses the summerian word for ark proving it was copied. this is in addition to numerous similarities.. summerian/akkadian/Babylonian versions all older. 3) in the Greek flood myth Zeus and Hermes go to earth in disguise to find a righteous person so they don't have to destroy it they find deucalion.. in the Bible the two gods are now two angels in disguise looking for a righteous man and they of course find lot destroying Sodom with fire. 4) Samson follows almost the same narrative as Hercules with the same obstacles where the Greek version favors 12 (labors) signifying the zodiac the Hebrew version favors 7 (7 bows 7 locks of hair etc) signifying the 7 planets of antiquity.. this is also why the menorah has 7 candles and was with 12 shewbreads jn the temple.. for the zodiac and the 7 planets.. this is also why there are 12 tribes, 12 judges, 12 prophets 12 imans in Islam 12 rishis in Hinduism and 12 apostles in fact whenever you see the number 12 it's an allegory for the zodiac but i digress.. 5) Moses shares many similarities with another famous leader the original baby in a basket sargon the great of akkad. 6) the book of Esther from the myth of Ishtar. the goddess Ishtar becomes Esther and the god Marduk becomes Mordecai.. 7) the Psalms can be traced to the ugaritic texts in fact many things in the Hebrew Bible can be traced to them and I'd recommend "the ugaritic texts and the Bible" by Jerry Neal which while not written for a lay person is still easily followed and provides a more detailed analysis of how we know that much is the Bible comes directly from ugaritic mythology including the origin of the god El the head of Canaanite pantheon who the Jews merged with the storm and yaweh that gives us the Jewish God of today.. There are also certain psalms that clearly have an Egyptian origin bringing up example number 8) bring up Psalm 104 and in another window bring up the Egyptian "hymn to aten" you'll see it's almost a word for word copy in some areas. . Another scholarly work in this field "Mythology Among the Hebrews and Its Historical Development" Ignác Goldziher

    • @stevenmora6605
      @stevenmora6605 Před 4 měsíci

      @@pattubewonderful response

  • @tabithadorcas7763
    @tabithadorcas7763 Před 11 měsíci

    I watched the livestream last night. Good stuff!

  • @blank-964
    @blank-964 Před 11 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this series

  • @blank-964
    @blank-964 Před 11 měsíci

    Good stuff

  • @reformational
    @reformational Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks for this. Check out @reformedlibertarians episode 15 for some additional thoughts on what's wrong with Christian Nationalism.