• Episode 32.2: The Resurrection of the Body
    Jun 17 2024
    What does “at the last day” mean? What’s going on with the souls of people as the body is laid to rest? What happens to those who are alive on the last day? Describe the resurrection of the dead. What does “selfsame” body mean? Tune in as Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle discuss WCF 32.2: … More Episode 32.2: The Resurrection of the Body
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  • Episode 32.1: Body and Soul at Death
    Jun 5 2024
    Why does the confession say our bodies return to dust? Does this promote a low view of the body? What about cremation? How do we biblically know the soul has an immoral subsistence? Why is soul sleep unbiblical? What are the benefits of the soul at death? What is hell? Is there a place called … More Episode 32.1: Body and Soul at Death
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  • Episode 31.5: Ecclesiastical in Nature
    May 29 2024
    What matters would the Westminster Assembly regard as ecclesiastical as opposed to civil affairs? What does intermeddle mean in this context? What specific biblical passages guide Presbyterianism in its understanding of separation between church and civil authority? How have some of these things been practiced in presbyterian history? How can we understand faithful citizenship? How … More Episode 31.5: Ecclesiastical in Nature
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  • Episode 31.4: The Fallible Church
    May 22 2024
    How can synods and councils err? What are examples of the “many” that have erred? How can we use decisions of synods and councils as a help to our faith? Join Nathan, Joel, Shawn, and Kyle as they discuss WCF 31.4: All synods or councils since the apostles’ times, whether general or particular, may err, … More Episode 31.4: The Fallible Church
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  • Episode 31.3: The Determinations of Synods and Councils
    Mar 19 2024
    We are told in this paragraph what belongs to synods and councils. We are told that these things belong “ministerially.” What’s that mean? What would the other option be? What are the four reasons for a Synod or Council to act, and what do they mean? How are the decisions to be received? Join Nathan, … More Episode 31.3: The Determinations of Synods and Councils
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    55 mins
  • Episode 31.2: Calling the Assemblies of the Church
    Feb 20 2024
    Within American Presbyterianism why has this paragraph been deleted and within the RPCNA why is it rejected? Why does the confession say it’s lawful for a magistrate to call a Synod and can you give historical examples of this? What does the confession mean by “other fit persons”? What is meant by “consult or advise … More Episode 31.2: Calling the Assemblies of the Church
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    47 mins
  • Episode 31.1: The Government of the Church
    Feb 8 2024
    Why did the Assembly put church discipline before church courts? Why did the congregationalists object to this chapter? Where did Christ give the Apostles authority to establish church government? How do we distinguish between Synods and Councils? How do these assemblies contribute to the better government of the church? The edification of the church? Tune … More Episode 31.1: The Government of the Church
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    55 mins
  • Episode 30.4: Degrees of Censure
    Jan 30 2023
    What does “officers of the Church” mean? Can you define admonition, suspension, and excommunication? Do our churches follow this path? How do each serve to meet the end of church discipline? How do those called to, enforce these censures? Tune in as Nathan, Shawn, Joel, and Kyle discuss WCF 30.4: For the better attaining of … More Episode 30.4: Degrees of Censure
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    47 mins