Episode 123: The Patristic Era: From Persecution To Privilege With Jason Montgomery
Release Date: 12/11/2023
Episode 145: Thanking God For 25 Years Of IRBS With James Renihan
Theology in Particular
In Episode 145 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by the President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), Dr. James Renihan, to give thanks to God for 25 years of IRBS. Dr. Renihan also shares some thoughts about the past and the future. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I trust you will be encouraged by it too. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas...
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Episode 144: Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ With James Renihan
Theology in Particular
In Episode 144 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a book he co-edited and published back in the year 2005 entitled, Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ. This book has helped many Reformed Baptists to rediscover and understand the Covenant Theology expressed in the Second London Confession of Faith. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 -...
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Episode 143: Music (Part 4): Selecting Music And Encouraging Congregational Singing With Kenneth Puls
Theology in Particular
In Episode 143 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Kenneth Puls for one more conversation about music in the church. Here we talk about selecting music for worship and encouraging congregational singing. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:IRBS 25-Year Anniversary Celebration Dates: May 16 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony...
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Episode 142: John Owen’s, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government With Jeffery Riddle
Theology in Particular
In Episode 142 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffery Riddle to discuss a book he has republished titled, Gospel Church Government. This book is an abridgment of John Owen’s book, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government, first published in 1689. Naturally, we talk about John Owen too. We hope you enjoy and are edified by the conversation. Links: Book: Announcements:Confessing The Faith ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures...
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Episode 141: Music (Part 3): Singing Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs (And Some Thoughts About Liturgy) With Kenneth Puls
Theology in Particular
In Episode 141 of Theology In Particular I’m joined again by Dr. Kenneth Puls to discuss music and its place in Christian worship. This is the third episode in a four-part series on the topic of music. You might also be interested in episode 133 entitled, Music In Creation, and episode 134 entitled, Music In The Church. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Links: Book: Announcements:Confessing The Faith ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free...
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Episode 140: Pastoral Counseling: Descriptions And Prescriptions With Ryan Davidson
Theology in Particular
In Episode 140 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Ryan Davidson to discuss Dr. Michael Emlet’s book, Descriptions And Prescriptions. In this short book, Dr. Emlet presents a balanced and Biblical perspective on psychiatric diagnoses and medications. It is required reading in Dr. Davidson's Pastoral Counseling class, and we are pleased to recommend it to you today. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Links: Book: Announcements:Confessing The Faith...
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Episode 139: Responses To Listener's Questions With James Renihan
Theology in Particular
In Episode 139 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to respond to two questions put forward by listeners. One has to do with baptism and the language we use to talk about it, and the other has to do with a difficult-to-understand phrase found in Second London Confession 22.4. We hope you enjoy and are edified! Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:Confessing The Faith Conference Dates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack,...
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Episode 138: Readings From Obscure Particular Baptist Authors With James Renihan
Theology in Particular
In Episode 138 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to read and discuss excerpts from a few lesser-known Particular Baptist authors. Not only is the content of these excerpts interesting, but it is also helpful to be exposed to these relatively obscure writers and their work. Links: Article: Website: Contact: For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at .
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Episode 137: Biblical Theology With Richard Barcellos
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In Episode 137 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss his upcoming class on Biblical Theology. I always enjoy chatting with Rich. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
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Episode 136: Pastoral Administration With Michael Prodigalidad
Theology in Particular
In Episode 136 of Theology In Particular, Pastor Michael Prodigalidad joins me to discuss pastoral administration. I trust that pastors will benefit from this conversation. I also believe that this topic should be of interest to all Christians. One, it is good for Christians to be mindful and prayerful concerning the demands faced by their pastors. Two, all Christians face administrative challenges of their own and should strive to be faithful. We hope this conversation will be encouraging to you in some way. Links: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org If you have...
info_outlineIn Episode 123 of Theology In Particular, Dr. Jason Montgomery returns to talk about the Patristic Era. Here we focus on the persecution of the church leading up to the time of Constantine and the privileged position that was given to the church in Roman society under his rule.
Links:
International Reformed Baptist Seminary: irbsseminary.org
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions, please email Joe at: [email protected]
Recommended Resources:
Primary Readings:
Eusebius, Ecclesiastical History (Books 6-7 will address the persecution under Decius and Valerian. Books 8-10 will address the Great Persecution under Diocletian and company.)
Eusebius, The Life of Constantine (Hagiography in the Early Church; Both of these by Eusebius are in the NPNF, Vol 1)
Lactantius, Of The Manner In Which The Persecutors Died (In the ANF, Vol 7, 301)
David Gwynn, Christianity In The Later Roman Empire: A Sourcebook
Secondary Sources:
W. H. C. Frend, The Rise of Christianity (Chapter 9: Struggle and Advance; Chapter 13: The Age of Diocletian; Chapter 14: The Constantinian Revolution)
Bruce Shelley, Church History In Plain Language (Chapters 4 and 9 are helpful)
Philip Jenkins, The Lost History