Cincy Reformed Podcast

Are Covenant Children Christians?

How should we view our children? Are the children of believing parents Christians, or do we merely hope one day that they will become Christians? When we baptize infants of believing parents, are we saying, "God's promise rests upon my covenant child and I hope he or she becomes a Christian one day?" or are we saying, "I'm baptizing my covenant child because he or she is a Christian and already has the Holy Spirit?" In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the status and nature of a covenant child.

For more information, see:

https://www.greystoneinstitute.org/conversations/ep29

 

Are Covenant Children Christians? (Audio only)

How should we view our children? Are the children of believing parents Christians, or do we merely hope one day that they will become Christians? When we baptize infants of believing parents, are we saying, "God's promise rests upon my covenant child and I hope he or she becomes a Christian one day?" or are we saying, "I'm baptizing my covenant child because he or she is a Christian and already has the Holy Spirit?" In this episode, Pastors Zac and Brandon discuss the status and nature of a covenant child. 

For more information, see: 

https://www.greystoneinstitute.org/conversations/ep29

 

Interview - Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview

In this episode, Pastor Zac interviews Pastor Brandon about his father latest book, Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview.

 

You can purchase the book here: https://www.fontespress.com/product/thinking-gods-thoughts-an-introduction-to-a-pilgrim-worldview/

Interview - Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview (Audio only)

In this episode, Pastor Zac interviews Pastor Brandon on his new book, Thinking God's Thoughts: An Introduction to a Pilgrim Worldview. 

St. Augustine on Happiness (video)

Is God a killjoy that hinders you from having fun and being who you want to be? Or is God, in fact, the highest joy possible who shows you how to live according to your design, following the grain of reality? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss St. Augustine's famous book, The Confessions, and how Augustine advances the discussion on pursuing happiness and joy.

St. Augustine on Happiness

Is God a killjoy that hinders you from having fun and being who you want to be? Or is God, in fact, the highest joy possible who shows you how to live according to your design, following the grain of reality? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon discuss St. Augustine's famous book, The Confessions, and how Augustine advances the discussion on pursuing happiness and joy.

Was Peter the First Pope (Matthew 16)?

Does Matthew 16 teach us that Jesus established the papacy upon the apostle Peter? Was Peter commissioned to pass down his authority and position as the "head of the church" to his successor (apostolic succession)? Does the Bible teach the office or position of Pope? In this episode, pastors Brandon and Zac discuss Matthew 16 and apostolic succession.

For more information, see:

Belgic Confession art. 27-31

Canons of Dort, 1.7

The Church by Edmund Clowney, ch. 14

Institute of the Christian Religion by John Calvin, Book 4, ch. 2-11.

Was Peter the First Pope (Matthew 16)? (audio only)

Does Matthew 16 teach us that Jesus established the papacy upon the apostle Peter? Was Peter commissioned to pass down his authority and position as the "head of the church" to his successor (apostolic succession)? Does the Bible teach the office or position of Pope? In this episode, pastors Brandon and Zac discuss Matthew 16 and apostolic succession.

For more information, see:

Belgic Confession art. 27-31

Canons of Dort, 1.7

The Church by Edmund Clowney, ch. 14

Institute of the Christian Religion by John Calvin, Book 4, ch. 2-11.

A Baptist Pastor Embraces Infant Baptism

In this special episode, we bring you a lecture given by Pastor Brandon Burks for a 2020 Reformation Day Conference, hosted by Westside Reformed Church. In this lecture, Pastor Brandon discusses his transition from pastoring a Southern Baptist Church to embracing the Reformed Church. Specifically, Pastor Brandon discusses how he came to embrace infant baptism as taught and prescribed in Holy Scripture. 

For more information on infant baptism, see: 

https://www.greystoneinstitute.org/conversations/ep29

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkqeQUFsBpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs3quNPeHqU&t=15s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUPaQ4leYEc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDqmENmL_Gk

 

Do Christians Have to Attend Church? (audio only)

Can I be a Christian and not go to church? Can I faithfully follow Christ outside of the institutional church? What does the Bible say about church attendance? In this episode, pastors Zac and Brandon explore what the Bible has to say on these matters.

 

Recommended Reading:

Belgic Confession, art. 27-35

Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 54-55, 66-85, 98, 103, 115

Canons of Dort, 3rd & 4th Main Points, art. 17

What Happens When We Worship? by Jonathan Cruse

Grace Alone by Carl Trueman (chapters 7-10)

Thinking God's Thoughts by J. Brandon Burks (chapter 17)