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The brothers discuss theonomy and why it isn't biblical, confessional, or rational.

The brothers discuss the Regulative Principle and how it is broader than just the Lord's Day.

The brothers discuss Christian liberty and who the weaker brother really is.

The brothers discuss the three uses of the Moral Law.

The brothers discuss the distinction between perseverance and preservation, and they aren't opposed to each other.

The brothers continue to discuss good works and how they are a necessary outcome of the Spirit's saving work.

The brothers talk about the source of good works, and why this matters.

The brothers take a turn to the practical as they discuss the important practice of regular repentance.

The brothers talk about repentance, and how it is a gift from God.

The brothers talk about sanctification and how God's work in us should drive us to good works.

The brothers discuss an oft overlooked step in the Ordo Salutis, and how the Spirit is central to this stage of salvation.

The brothers switch it up and talk about conversion. What is it? Who does it? How is it related to 2 Kings 6:1-7

Double the imputation, double the fun. The brothers talk about double imputation and its centrality to the Gospel.

Justification by faith alone is a central belief in Reformed theology. But what is faith? The brothers discuss what faith is and why it is so central to get this right.

The brothers finish their discussion of effectual calling by covering the inward call, and why it is so vital to keep the inward and outward distinct.

The brothers start their discussion of the theology of salvation in a place you might not expect it.

The brothers close out the Christology series by discussing the Kingship of Christ.

The brothers talk though the importance and centrality of Christ's priestly work.

The brothers discuss the nature of prophecy and how it relates to the Prophetic office of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The brothers wrap up the metaphysics of the Incarnation with a discussion of the unity of Christ's person, and how all of this metaphysical discussion is grounded in the mediatorial office of Christ.

The brothers discuss the Hypostatic Union and how it is vital to preserve the distinction of natures in Christ.

The brothers discuss Christ's true humanity, and why a proper understanding of the incarnation is vital to the Christian life.

Tony is joined by Blake from the Distilling Theology Podcast to discuss the problematic Biblical Methodology that leads to a variety of heretical and suborthodox Christologies.

Tony joins the guys from Distilling Theology for two distinct podcasts, and one episode, just for this week.

The brothers set the stage for the next major phase of the fundamentals series: The person and work of Christ.

Tony is away this week, so Jesse welcomes our newest Brother/Scholar in Residence, Brandon Adams! Brandon joins the show to discuss the 1689 Federalist position as we finish out the Covenant Theology section of our trek through Systematic Theology. Brandon lives in Woodland, WA with his wife and two boys. He is the editor of 1689Federalism.com and has also written extensively on covenant theology at his blog Contrast. Additionally he has written an essay for JIRBS (2020) on interpreting Galatians from a 1689 Federalism perspective, reviewing T. David Gordon's recent publication "Promise, Law, Faith."

The brothers talk about an immanently practical doctrine: the Covenant of Redemption.

The brothers talk about the Covenant of Grace and how it relates to Christology

The brothers cover some old ground in a new light as they discuss the importance of the much neglected doctrine of the Covenant of Works

The brothers round out the sin series with a conversation about the scope of sin.

The brothers discuss the guilt and corruption of Adam's sin, which is not restricted to him but is passed on to all his posterity.

The brothers dive into Genesis 3 to explore the origin of sin, what happened, and what the text actually tells us.

The brothers continue the ongoing fundamentals series with a discussion about the nature of sin.

The brothers get specific with a discussion about Special Providence.

The brothers talk about the most extraordinary ordinary thing there is: God's ordinary providence.

The brothers talk about the constitution of man prior to the fall.

The brothers cover the big picture of Genesis 2 and what it tells us, and doesn't tell us, about the origins of man.

The brothers return to Genesis 1 and discuss the views on creation that they think are possible, and which views they hold.

The brothers discuss mythological and naturalistic views on Genesis 1, and why they don't make the cut.

The brothers continue their mini-series on the divine decrees by discussing their logical ordering.

The brothers discuss how God's decrees of election and reprobation are both active, but not symmetrical.

If you've ever been interested in the doctrine of God's decrees, but don't know where to start or what to read, this podcast on the decrees will help you out! Rather than going over every single thing that Reformed theologians have said about God's decrees, this podcast focuses on the key questions and issues regarding God's providence and His eternal plan for all things. We don't have to worry about God making a decree and not following through, because His decrees are rooted in His perfect character. What He decrees is what will come to pass. A rock-solid foundation for a calm and confident trust is God's unwavering character and faithfulness. If we can take Him at His word, we can rest secure that everything He has promised will come to pass (in time). God's decree is exhaustive. God predestines all things to come to pass, and nothing happens apart from his decree and will. His decree is not limited to salvation but extends even to those who don't believe. This may sound scary, but in reality it is beautiful because we can rest in knowing that our future has already been decreed by an all-powerful and loving God who knows what is best for us. God's decrees have always been a source of comfort and assurance for Reformed Christians. God's decrees bring reassurance that everything will ultimately turn out as it should, even if we are unaware of what will happen next in our personal lives or in world events. They give us a sense of confidence that God is able to bring good from all things.

The brothers answer listener questions about InSepOp, the Law and the Gospel, Marriage, and more.

On this episode, the Brothers talk about how a robust doctrine of the Trinity is beneficial to our practical piety. Although a simple confession is just fine, it is a sign of growing maturity to be able to go deeper. The Trinity is a mysterious topic. It's okay if you don't understand it all. A basic articulation of the faith is okay. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons, but are also one God. This suffices for a first introduction to what Christians believe about God. God reveals himself to us not only in Jesus Christ, but also in three persons. To really understand what it means that Jesus died for you, we have to get past a surface level reading of Scripture and get into how God has always revealed himself to us. This podcast episode will help you explore how the doctrine of the Trinity shapes everything about how we understand who God is and why he does what he does.

The brothers backtrack just a little bit to cover an important, but often overlooked, distinction in Theology Proper.

The brothers close out the Scripture portion of the Fundamentals series by talking about how Scripture is our clear rule for faith and practice.

The brothers talk about Scriptural infallibility and inerrancy.

The patriarch of the Reformed Brotherhood, and its resident pastor, joins the brothers for a discussion about pastoral theology.

The brothers talk about the Gospel and Christmas, and how the manger is really about the cross.

The brothers move on in the Fundamentals series to the doctrine of Scripture.