My last sermon of 2025 was titled Why Did God Write Poetry? I attempted answering that question because most of us today treat poetry as unnecessary and purely intellectual, ornamental rather than essential. Yet roughly one-third of Scripture is written in poetry. Thus, if we lack a proper appreciation for poetry, we will also struggle …
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The four-volume Reformed Systematic Theology by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley is a massive work. Reading it cover to cover is quite a journey to embark upon but also a satisfying accomplishment to complete. Indeed, that is one of the reasons why our church has recently used this set as the primary reading of our …
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Having discussed the Septuagint last week, we now dive into seeing how the Greek translation of Exodus may have influenced the prologue to John's Gospel. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mHQPnTqyhnuvXhpC5W06R?si=cc305a6f51b1442a In Relatione (relevant links) The Lexham English Septuagint A New English Translation of the Septuagint (You can also read digital copies of each book here) Septuaginta: Reader’s Edition (this is …
What is the Septuagint, and why is Greek translation of the Old Testament important to us today? Those are the questions before us in this episode. https://open.spotify.com/episode/35zDt0wNJBWl5GvqQIWVbE?si=GvBW6iPrRumQcfP-hEF5FQ In Relatione (relevant links) The Lexham English Septuagint A New English Translation of the Septuagint Septuaginta: Reader's Edition Gwendolyn's recommendation: The Man Who Preached Outside (George Whitefield) Ex Interrete (a …
Biblical anthropology (the doctrine of humanity) is the predominate theological battleground of our day. Owen Strachen's book is a great study on what Scripture has to say about mankind. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CROl1SlR5SAZLatB36U6n?si=Wsg0l7iYQJeLA0Hi-McI8Q In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Parables of Jesus (see also: Little Pilgrim's Big Journey & The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook) Reenchanting Humanity The New …
What are some reading habits for growing in preaching? Here's a couple of suggestions. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dxkE6H6dO0BltZ7lKdHDY?si=neKWU-A5TWSQz90Cz6NlvA In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (consider also the BBC Radio Dramas) ESV Reader's Bible ( which also comes in a six-volume version) I'll do future episodes sharing resources for learning the original language (and there …
Have you ever considered reading John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion but don't know where to start? Today's episode is a guide to help you begin that journey. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PmHvUAXFlhOmSY0GBzwX1?si=GoCxltA0QpeNNlJp7ZczRA In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Magician's Nephew (consider also the BBC Radio Dramas) Battle's translation | the current standard English translation Knowing God and Ourselves: …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mO9SoFOOF2HPaN0Rqes3F?si=gFGA-TSnQI-3QCXMwsOE8A Today we are discussing John Piper's massive and greatly beneficial book Providence. In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn's Recommendation: Katie and the Mona Lisa & Katie in London You can find the whole Katie series here. Providence by John Piper John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel Ex Interrete (a hodgepodge of Internet items that I …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Bo8RvyoD6WXebqBIBJKSU?si=oKmu6RvpT-OrYVY2wjH6ww The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians is one of the earliest Christian writings outside of the New Testament. Let's discuss what it says! In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn's Recommendation: A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated): The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance Here is the edition that I read: …
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dgWajc9qapwnR15Nr3W4L?si=4ibE2BSJQKaCepDlEexzew In this inaugural episode of Ex Libris Ad Cor, I discuss Jonathan Gibson's book Be Thou My Vision and the broader subject of daily worship/devotionals/quiet-time. In Relatione (relevant links) The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake Be Thou My Vision (my review) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (my review) O Sacred Head Now Wounded Creeds, Catechisms, and …
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