In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 7:1–7, where Paul turns to our new relation to the covenant of works now that we are in Christ. For more on these see the resources in the show notes. He answers mail from . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 6:12–23, continuing to consider Paul’s teaching about the union of the believer with Christ’s death to sin and his union with Christ’s resurrection life. What does it mean when Paul says that “sin shall . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark works through Romans 6:2–11, considering Paul’s teaching about the union of the believer with Christ’s death to sin and Christ’s resurrection life. He touches on differences between the covenants of works and grace and on the nature . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark turns to Romans 6:1 where he considers Paul’s answer to the question: should we sin that grace may abound? He also answers questions about eschatology (already and not yet), on whether Thomas Aquinas was a believer, whether . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 5:12–21 on Paul’s federal (i.e., covenant) theology and answers a question asking for recommendations of some good commentaries on Romans for laymen and a question whether the regulative principle of worship is a Westminster . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 5:1–11 and answers questions about the compatibility of Christianity with the Masonic Lodge, on how “prepping” coheres with the Reformed doctrine of providence, on an English translation of Augustine’s On the Trinity, on Martin . . . Continue reading →
The series on Romans continues! The opening audio clip features Michael Shellenberger from the Joe Rogan podcast. Continue reading →
The series on Romans continues! The opening audio clip features Michael Shellenberger from the Joe Rogan podcast. Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 4:1–3 and considers what indeed was gained by Abraham and how. Was it by works or through faith alone? What does “and it was counted to him for righteousness” mean? He also answers . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:27–31 and consider’s what Paul meant by “the law of faith” and “outside the law” and whether Luther was correct to add “alone” to his translation of Romans 3:28. He answers a call from David . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:25–26 and looks at Paul’s appeal to the atonement, the progressive of redemption and revelation, the unity of the covenant of grace, and more. He also answers questions from Shane about Alcoholics Anonymous, from Michael . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:21–24 and considers Paul’s response to the Judaizers about the nature of the law and the gospel. The Judaizers tried to cheat, as it were, by lowering the standard. Paul reminded them and us . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:9–20 and considers Paul’s quotation of a chain of passages from the Psalms, Proverbs, and the Prophets about how corrupt we are, by nature, after the fall as he bring the law/sin section of . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 3:1–8 in light of last week’s discussion of Paul’s distinction between a purely external relation to the covenant of grace and an internal relation to the covenant of grace. What advantage has the Jew? “Much . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 2:24–29. He answers a emails from from Joni, about last summer’s conference with Rosaria Butterfield, from Jonathan, asking about commentaries on 1 Thessalonians, from Frederick about a classical education conference featuring some well-known evangelicals . . . Continue reading →
In this episode Dr Clark looks at Romans 2:17–24 in light of last week’s discussion of the New Perspective on Paul and the problem of the relations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in the first-century church. He answers a Heideltext from R, . . . Continue reading →
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, beginning with a look at the “New Perspective on Paul” (NPP) and the question of Jews and Gentiles in the early church. Dr. Clark breaks down how the NPP affects Reformed . . . Continue reading →
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, looking more in-depth at chapter 2. In previous episodes, Dr. Clark has unpacked total depravity and reprobation as described in Romans 1. Now, we see the role of the law, focusing . . . Continue reading →
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, returning to the issue of reprobation at the end of chapter one. In chapter 2:1–5, he looks at the universal condemnation of sin, and then introduces the works principle as outlined . . . Continue reading →
In this episode, Dr. Clark continues the Heidelcast series on Romans, looking at chapter 1:22–27. Total depravity and reprobation are the featured items on this episode—what does it mean to “exchange the truth for a lie?” or to be “given over” to . . . Continue reading →
