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Cincy Reformed Podcast is a podcast of Westside Reformed Church (URCNA) in Cincinnati, OH. Pastors Zac (Mdiv, Westminster Seminary California) and Brandon (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) discuss matters of theology, history, apologetics, contemporary issues, and more.
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Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
In this series Pastors Brandon and Zac are comparing and contrasting Reformed Theology with Baptist Theology, highlighting differences for the sake of clarity and conversation. In this episode, they consider the different approaches to Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
For more information, see:
Jeremiah 31: Infant Baptism in the New Covenant by Richard Pratt
Is Reformed Theology Merely '5 Points'? by Cincy Reformed
The Lord's Supper: Answers to Common Questions by Keith Mathison
The Lord's Supper by Thomas Watson
Jesus Loves the Little Children: Why We Baptize Children by Daniel Hyde
Christian Baptism by John Murray
Baptism, Covenant, Election (video) by Richard B. Gaffin Jr.
Why Do We Baptize Our Children? (video) by Richard Pratt
Infant Baptism (video) by Lingon Duncan
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
While the Reformed Church and the Baptist Church share many points of doctrine relating to Christ and His Gospel, we differ on several other important points. One of those places where we differ is in Covenant Theology. How do the covenants in Scripture unfold? The Reformed and the Baptists give different answers. In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon explore these differences and commend the Reformed understanding of Covenant Theology.
For more information see:
Jeremiah 31: Infant Baptism in the New Covenant by Richard Pratt
Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored by Brown and Keele
The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law by Brandon Crowe
Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives ed. by Waters, Reid, and Muether.
Is Reformed Theology Merely '5 Points'? by Cincy Reformed
Covenant Theology by Cincy Reformed
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
While the Reformed Church and the Baptist Church share many points of doctrine relating to Christ and His Gospel, we differ on several other important points. One of those places where we differ is in Covenant Theology. How do the covenants in Scripture unfold? The Reformed and the Baptists give different answers. In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon explore these differences and commend the Reformed understanding of Covenant Theology.
For more information see:
Jeremiah 31: Infant Baptism in the New Covenant by Richard Pratt
Sacred Bond: Covenant Theology Explored by Brown and Keele
The Path of Faith: A Biblical Theology of Covenant and Law by Brandon Crowe
Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives ed. by Waters, Reid, and Muether.
Is Reformed Theology Merely '5 Points'? by Cincy Reformed
Covenant Theology by Cincy Reformed
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon were interviewed by Rev. Matthew Joyner for his podcast, Taproot Faith. The theme of the interview was Sola Scriptura.
For more information, see:
For more information, see:
The Belgic Confession, Art. 7 (c.f., Art. 3-7)
Reformed Dogmatics (Vol.1, ch.11-14) by Herman Bavinck
God's Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture by Matthew Barrett
The Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael Kruger
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
The Lordship of Christ: Serving Our Savior All of the Time, in All of Life, with All of Our Heart by Vern S. Poythress
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
In this episode, Pastor Zac discusses three styles of church architecture - the Meeting House, the Classical style, and the Gothic style - and why church architecture matters.
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
In this episode, Pastor Zac discusses three styles of church architecture - the Meeting House, the Classical style, and the Gothic style - and why church architecture matters.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
When Paul says that a person is "Justified by faith apart from works," what does he mean? Can works play some sort of foundational role in our justification? Where do good works come in? Is faith a work? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac unpack the pillars of the Protestant Doctrine of Justification.
For more information, see:
Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23
Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 60-65
Canons of Dort, Rejection of Errors
Reformed Catholic vs. Roman Catholic - Part 2: Justification and Sola Fide by Cincy Reformed
Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
Justified In Christ ed. by Scott Oliphint
How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde
By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion (ch. 16) by Herman Bavinck
Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 4, ch. 5) by Geerhardus Vos
Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation (ch. 7, 21) by Geerhardus Vos
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
When Paul says that a person is "Justified by faith apart from works," what does he mean? Can works play some sort of foundational role in our justification? Where do good works come in? Is faith a work? In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Zac unpack the pillars of the Protestant Doctrine of Justification.
For more information, see:
Belgic Confession, Art. 22-23
Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 60-65
Redemption Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
Justified In Christ ed. by Scott Oliphint
How Can Justification Make Me Joyful? by Daniel Hyde
By Faith, Not By Sight: Paul and the Order of Salvation by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
Guidebook for Instruction in the Christian Religion (ch. 16) by Herman Bavinck
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Should ministers wear preaching robes and clerical collars? Well, this is certainly in the realm of adiaphora (i.e., things "indifferent" or "non-essential"). The Bible doesn't require someone to wear a robe or a collar, but why might some pastors choose to wear them? What is the reasoning behind wearing them?
For more information, see:
A Pulpit Is Not A Platform (article) by R. Scott Clark
A Short History of the Wearing of Clerical Collars in the Presbyterian Tradition (article) by Tim LeCroy
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Should ministers wear preaching robes and clerical collars? Well, this is certainly in the realm of adiaphora (i.e., things "indifferent" or "non-essential"). The Bible doesn't require someone to wear a robe or a collar, but why might some pastors choose to wear them? What is the reasoning behind wearing them?
For more information, see:
A Pulpit Is Not A Platform (article) by R. Scott Clark
A Short History of the Wearing of Clerical Collars in the Presbyterian Tradition (article) by Tim LeCroy