Cincy Reformed Podcast

Creation and Evolution: A Conversation on the URC Creation Report

Did God created everything in six literal days, or was each "day" representative of a longer duration? Did creation occur in the order in which Genesis chapter one describes? Did God use macro-evolution in order to create all things? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the URC Statement on Creation and Evolution. 

For more information, see: 

URCNA Statement on Creation and Evolution 

Revisiting the URC Creation Decision by R. Scott Clark 

Report of the Committee to Study the Views of Creation by OPC

Jesus on Every Page (chapter 7) by David Murray 

Adam in the New Testament by J.P. Versteeg 

For a discussion of various views, see: 

The Genesis Debate: Three Views in the Days of Creation ed. by David Hagopian 

Presuppositionalism and Young Earth (debate) by Richard Howe, Jason Lisle, and K. Scott Oliphint 

For understanding the Six-24hr/Young Earth Creation view, see: 

The Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur 

Why Does the Universe Look So Old? by Albert Mohler 

Coming to Grips with Genesis by Terry Mortenson 

Creation According to the Scriptures: A Presuppositional Defense of Literal, Six-Day Creation ed. by P. Andrew Sandlin

For understanding the Analogical day view, see: 

Redeeming Science by Vern Poythress 

For understanding the Framework view, see: 

Because It Had Not Rained by Meredith G. Kline 

Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony by Meredith G. Kline 

The Framework Interpretation: An Exegetical Summary by Lee Irons 

For understanding the Modified Gap View (sometimes called "Historic Creationism"), see: 

What Should We Teach About Creation? by John Piper 

The Explicit Gospel (chapter 5) by Matt Chandler 

Creation and Evolution: A Conversation on the URC Creation Report (Audio only)

Did God created everything in six literal days, or was each "day" representative of a longer duration? Did creation occur in the order in which Genesis chapter one describes? Did God use macro-evolution in order to create all things? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the URC Statement on Creation and Evolution. 

For more information, see: 

URCNA Statement on Creation and Evolution 

Revisiting the URC Creation Decision by R. Scott Clark 

Jesus on Every Page (chapter 7) by David Murray 

Adam in the New Testament by J.P. Versteeg 

For a discussion of various views, see: 

The Genesis Debate: Three Views in the Days of Creation ed. by David Hagopian 

Presuppositionalism and Young Earth (debate) by Richard Howe, Jason Lisle, and K. Scott Oliphint 

For understanding the Six-24hr/Young Earth Creation view, see: 

The Battle for the Beginning by John MacArthur 

Why Does the Universe Look So Old? by Albert Mohler 

Coming to Grips with Genesis by Terry Mortenson 

Creation According to the Scriptures: A Presuppositional Defense of Literal, Six-Day Creation ed. by P. Andrew Sandlin

For understanding the Analogical day view, see: 

Redeeming Science by Vern Poythress 

For understanding the Framework view, see: 

Because It Had Not Rained by Meredith G. Kline 

Space and Time in the Genesis Cosmogony by Meredith G. Kline 

The Framework Interpretation: An Exegetical Summary by Lee Irons 

For understanding the Modified Gap View (sometimes called "Historic Creationism"), see: 

What Should We Teach About Creation? by John Piper 

The Explicit Gospel (chapter 5) by Matt Chandler 

 

 

 

The Church as Evangelizing Prophet (Audio only)

In this episode, Pastor Brandon discusses the role of the Church as "Evangelizing Prophet," also considering the ordinary way in which God grows the Church. 

For more information, see: 

Ordinary Means of Growth by Ligon Duncan 

Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale 

Encouraging Lay Witnessing by R. Scott Clark 

How to Plant a Reformed Church by URCNA

Church Order of the URCNA

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer 

 

Inerrancy of Scripture - A Biblical Doctrine or Modern Invention?

Does the Bible contain errors and contradictions? Christians throughout church history have believed the Bible to be inspired (or "breathed out") by God. Does this mean that God's Word cannot err? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. 

For more information, see: 

Books

Did God Really Say?: Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture ed. by David Garner 

Thy Word is Still Truth: Essential Writings on the Doctrine of Scripture from the Reformation to Today ed. by Peter Lillback 

Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview (ch. 1) by J. Brandon Burks

Inerrancy and the Gospels: A God-Centered Approach to the Challenges of Harmonization by Vern Poythress 

The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority by G.K. Beale 

Articles

J.I. Packer on Why We Need Inerrancy by Kevin DeYoung

Inerrancy: A Historic Christian Doctrine by R. Scott Clark

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy 

Videos

Inerrancy and Church History by Carl Trueman 

Inerrancy and Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint 

Inerrancy and Science by Vern Poythress

Defending the Doctrine of Inerrancy by R.C. Sproul 

Podcasts 

Why We Trust the Bible by Cincy Reformed 

What Happens When New Testament Manuscripts Disagree? by Cincy Reformed 

Inerrancy of Scripture - A Biblical Doctrine or Modern Invention? (Audio only)

Does the Bible contain errors and contradictions? Christians throughout church history have believed the Bible to be inspired (or "breathed out") by God. Does this mean that God's Word cannot err? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. 

For more information, see: 

Books

Did God Really Say?: Affirming the Truthfulness and Trustworthiness of Scripture ed. by David Garner 

Thy Word is Still Truth: Essential Writings on the Doctrine of Scripture from the Reformation to Today ed. by Peter Lillback 

Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview (ch. 1) by J. Brandon Burks

Articles

J.I. Packer on Why We Need Inerrancy by Kevin DeYoung

Inerrancy: A Historic Christian Doctrine by R. Scott Clark

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy 

Videos

Inerrancy and Church History by Carl Trueman 

Inerrancy and Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint 

Inerrancy and Science by Vern Poythress

Defending the Doctrine of Inerrancy by R.C. Sproul 

Podcasts 

Why We Trust the Bible by Cincy Reformed 

What Happens When New Testament Manuscripts Disagree? by Cincy Reformed 

Spiritual Gifts

How should we understand "spiritual gifts"? Are they extraordinary? Are they given spontaneously and instantaneously by the Holy Spirit? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss these questions and more. 

For more information, see: 

Speaking in Tongues Today? by Cincy Reformed 

Perspectives on Pentecost: New Testament Teaching on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson 

Spiritual Gifts (Audio only)

How should we understand "spiritual gifts"? Are they extraordinary? Are they given spontaneously and instantaneously by the Holy Spirit? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac discuss these questions and more. 

For more information, see: 

Speaking in Tongues Today? by Cincy Reformed 

Perspectives on Pentecost: New Testament Teaching on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by Richard B. Gaffin Jr.

The Holy Spirit by Sinclair Ferguson 

Can the Pope Change the Lord’s Prayer?

A few years ago the Pope approved changes to the Lord's Prayer, specifically in the sixth petition. According to the Pope, the wording might lead to a wrong understanding of God and of the nature of temptation. But can the Pope change the words of sacred Scripture? Can God's Word be altered? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the Pope's proposal. 

For more information, see: 

Heidelberg Catechism, Q.127 

Sacred Dissertations on the Lord's Prayer by Herman Witsius 

The Problem of Evil by Cincy Reformed 

What are Demons? by Cincy Reformed 

Can the Pope Change the Lord’s Prayer? (Audio only)

A few years ago the Pope approved changes to the Lord's Prayer, specifically in the sixth petition. According to the Pope, the wording might lead to a wrong understanding of God and of the nature of temptation. But can the Pope change the words of sacred Scripture? Can God's Word be altered? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the Pope's proposal. 

For more information, see: 

Heidelberg Catechism, Q.127 

Sacred Dissertations on the Lord's Prayer by Herman Witsius 

The Problem of Evil by Cincy Reformed 

What are Demons? by Cincy Reformed 

Reflections on URCNA Synod Niagara 2022

In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon give reflections on the recently held Synod within the URC. Zac explains what a Synod is, and also recaps some of the debates that took place at Synod Niagara. Brandon compares and contrasts a URC Synod with his previous experience of SBC assemblies.