In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 13:1–7 where Paul continues explaining how Christians are to relate to the pagan world around us, specifically how Christians ought to submit to the civil magistrate. The opening features Dr D. G. Hart from . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 12:9–21 where Paul explains how grace affects our living. In the first part of the passage he focuses (mainly) on how we relate to one another in the church and in the second he . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 12:3–8 and considers how grace makes us gracious. He answers a question from Kevin about those Dispensationalists who agree with the Reformed on Matthew 24 and being “left behind.” He answers a text from . . . Continue reading →
We are in part 3 of the book of Romans as Dr Clark works through Romans 12:1–2 and wrestles with what Paul means by “rational worship.” He takes two calls, one asking how it is that John MacArthur spends so much time . . . Continue reading →
We have reached the end of the second part of Romans as Dr Clark works through Romans 11:25–36 and the thorny questions surrounding Paul’s language about Jews and Gentiles in the history of redemption between the ascension of Christ and his return. . . . Continue reading →
This episode is all Romans all the time as Dr Clark works through Romans 11:11–24 where Paul explains how the stumbling of Israel was for the gracious salvation of the Gentiles, the covenantal principle administration, and how those of us who are . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 11:1–10 where Paul explains that God is indeed still saving Jews, salvation is by God’s electing grace (not race), that it is by grace, not works, and though Israel failed to obtain it, the . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 10:14–21 as Paul turns to explain how the Holy Spirit works through the preaching of the gospel to bring his elect, Jew and Gentile alike, to new life and true faith. He takes a . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 10:1–13 as Paul answers turns to answer the question, how do the elect come to new life and true faith? He answers an email from Nicolás about how to learn about Biblical textual criticism. . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:25–33 as Paul answers the question: why is it that not many Jews have put their trust in Jesus the Messiah? He answers a text asking whether laity should read texts from problematic authors . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:14–24 and addresses the problem of evil and the sovereignty of God. He answers a call from Elijah about the status of unbaptized covenant children, reads a Heideltext asking about the rule of worship and offerings during worship, plays audio from Voddie Baucham on defining the adjective Reformed, and considers some strange audio from the Getting Hammered podcast concerning Mike Pence’s religion. The opening audio features Chad Vegas on the Bible Theory podcast. Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:6–13, explains what Paul means when he says “not all from Israel are Israel,” and what Paul says about the spirituality of the Abrahamic covenant and its connections to the New Covenant in Paul’s . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 9:1–5, where Paul begins to answer the question: why aren’t Jews receiving Jesus as the Messiah? He also answers a Heideltext from Jeremy about parallels between church history and our time. The opening audio . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:31—39, where we see the Apostle comforts believers with the glorious truths of the perseverance of the saints and the high priestly work of Christ for us. He also answers a questions from David . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:28–30, where Paul explains the golden chain. Dr Clark also answers a questions asking why Reformed ministers no longer wear white robes, how does a one know that he is called to the pastoral . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:18–27, where we see the Apostle giving us (believers) reason to persevere, grounded in eschatology, and the presence of the Holy Spirit with believers. He also analyzes a fascinating clip from the Seinfeld Show, . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–17, where Paul explains what it means to for Christians to be adopted sons, in Christ, living in the covenant of grace. He reads mail from Jim, who’s becoming Reformed; from David about the . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 8:1–11, where Paul resumes his discussion of sanctification but only after he re-states the good news. The opening audio features Megyn Kelly from her podcast explaining why she is no longer using preferred pronouns. . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark works through with Romans 7:15–25, where Paul continues to meditate on the problem of the Christian’s experience in sanctification. For more on these see the resources in the show notes. The opening audio features Chad Vegas from . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark picks up with Romans 7:4, where Paul is explaining our new relation, in Christ, to the covenant of works and then turns to the problem of the Christian’s experience in sanctification. For more on these see the . . . Continue reading →