Theology in Particular

Theology In Particular is a podcast about theology and the church from a confessional reformed baptist perspective. We will discuss a variety of theological topics, biblical texts and even do a few books reviews along the way. A podcast by IRBS.

Episode 155: Spurgeon's Lectures To My Students: Attention! With James Renihan 07/22/2024

Episode 154: A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God (Part 3) With James Renihan 07/15/2024

Episode 153: A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God (Part 2) With James Renihan 07/08/2024

Episode 152: A Remedy For Wandering Thoughts In The Worship Of God (Part 1) With James Renihan 07/01/2024

Episode 151: Concerning Demons With James Dolezal 06/24/2024

Episode 150: Hermeneutics: The Scope Of Scripture (Part 4), In Colossians 1:12-14 With Richard Barcellos 06/17/2024

Episode 149: Hermeneutics: The Scope Of Scripture (Part 3), In 1 Peter 1:10-12 With Richard Barcellos 06/10/2024

Episode 148: Hermeneutics: The Scope Of Scripture (Part 2), In Christ And The Apostles With Richard Barcellos 06/03/2024

Episode 147: Hermeneutics: The Scope Of Scripture (Part 1 of 3), An Introduction With Richard Barcellos 05/27/2024

Episode 147: Hermeneutics: The Scope Of Scripture (Part 1 of 3), An Introduction With Richard Barcellos In Episode 147 of Theology In Particular I’m joined by Dr. Richard Barcellos to discuss hermeneutics, especially the idea that the whole of Scripture has a scope or focus, and that the individual portions of Scripture need to be interpreted in light of the scope of the whole. We hope you enjoy this conversation and are helped by it. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/31473597

Episode 146: Hercules Collins', The Temple Repaired With James Renihan 05/20/2024

Episode 146: Hercules Collins', The Temple Repaired With James Renihan In Episode 146 of Theology In Particular, I’m joined by Dr. James Renihan to discuss a little book written the 17th century Particular Baptist Minister, Hercules Collins, entitled The Temple Repaired. This is primarily a book about preaching. I trust that those who preach and those who listen to preaching will be encouraged by this conversation. Contact:For information about International Reformed Baptist Seminary, go to . For feedback, questions, or suggestions, email Joe Anady at . Announcements:Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/31376402

Episode 145: Thanking God For 25 Years Of IRBS With James Renihan 05/13/2024

Episode 145: Thanking God For 25 Years Of IRBS With James Renihan 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 Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/31254537

Episode 144: Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ With James Renihan 05/06/2024

Episode 144: Nehemiah Coxe and John Owen, Covenant Theology From Adam To Christ With James Renihan 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 - 18, 2024 Location: Mansfield, Texas Schedule: Banquet - Thursday, May 16, 7PM; Faculty Conference - Friday, May 17, 10AM-2PM; Class Of 2024 Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/31136863

Episode 143: Music (Part 4): Selecting Music And Encouraging Congregational Singing With Kenneth Puls 04/29/2024

Episode 143: Music (Part 4): Selecting Music And Encouraging Congregational Singing With Kenneth Puls 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 - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/31026833

Episode 142: John Owen’s, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government With Jeffery Riddle 04/22/2024

Episode 142: John Owen’s, The True Nature Of A Gospel Church And Its Government With Jeffery Riddle 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 Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/ 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 - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/30924113

Episode 141: Music (Part 3): Singing Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs (And Some Thoughts About Liturgy) With Kenneth Puls 04/15/2024

Episode 141: Music (Part 3): Singing Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs (And Some Thoughts About Liturgy) With Kenneth Puls 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 Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/ 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 - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/30820803

Episode 140: Pastoral Counseling: Descriptions And Prescriptions With Ryan Davidson 04/08/2024

Episode 140: Pastoral Counseling: Descriptions And Prescriptions With Ryan Davidson 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 ConferenceDates: April 26 - 27, 2024 Location: Free Reformed Church, Chilliwack, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/ 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 - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/30722018

Episode 139: Responses To Listener's Questions With James Renihan 04/01/2024

Episode 139: Responses To Listener's Questions With James Renihan 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, British Columbia Topic: Chapter 1 of the Second London Confession, Of The Holy Scriptures Speakers: Drs. James Renihan and Richard Barcellos Information And Registration: confessingthefaith.ca/ 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 - Saturday, May 18, 10AM. Conference Speakers: James Renihan, Richard Barcellos, Ryan Davidson, Charles Rennie Topic: The Five Solas Of The Reformation Register for the banquet at . For more information, go to . Building Tomorrow's Church Conference What: The 16th Building Tomorrow’s Church conference is a 3-day conference of teaching and preaching on the theme “The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit” with speakers Jason Montgomery, Steve Meister, and J.V. Fesko. Also included with registration are lunches and dinners, a conference t-shirt from Righteous Wretch apparel, access to vendors, book deals, and all-day coffee from family-owned Coronado Coffee. Who: BTC is a conference for Christians of all ages. It’s especially aimed at encouraging those in reformed, confessional churches to grow and continue in their love for Christ by loving his bride, the church. BTC is sponsored in part by International Reformed Baptist Seminary. When: June 6, 7, & 8 (Thursday afternoon - Saturday mid-day) Were: At the host church, Grace Covenant Church, in Gilbert, Arizona (about 30 min drive from downtown Phoenix) How: Register online at buildingtomorrowschurch.com. General registration is $130/person and is open through the end of March. BTC still has room for a few additional sponsors. To find out more about sponsoring, email . Speakers: Dr. Jason Montgomery, Pastor at Christ Covenant Reformed Baptist Church & Adjunct Professor of Church History at IRBS; Dr. JV Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson; Pastor Steve Meister, Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sacramento, CA /episode/index/show/theologyinparticular/id/30616973