RTS Washington Faculty Podcast

Episode 179: Is the Incarnation both True and Necessary (Matt. 2)? The nativity story is so well known that it may not seem like a tough text; Christians don't notice anything odd about it, and non-Christians just receive it as symbolic or mythological. But these texts each have exegetical, historical, and theological challenges worth pondering. In our last episode of 2023 we discuss the interpretation and implication of the virgin birth. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/

Episode 178: Can We (and Should we) Harmonize Synoptic Texts (John 2)? Does Jesus cleanse the temple twice? How do we navigate seemingly conflicting accounts of the same event in the Bible? While harmonization may be a necessary step in understanding how the Bible provides "a window" into history, it can also distract us from seeing "the portrait" painted by each particular text. The faculty discuss the tension involved in this dynamic and how these issues ultimately reinforce the trustworthiness of God's word. EPISODE LINKS Gaffin, *Word and Spirit*: https://www.amazon.com/Word-Spirit-Selected-Writings-Systematic/dp/1955859019/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=word+and+spirit+gaffin&qid=1702665183&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840 More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/

Faculty shoRTS: Jeremiah in Revelation (ft. Matthew Dudreck) If you want to understand Revelation, you need to be a student of the OT, and particularly the prophets. Matthew Dudreck, associate professor of NT at Reformation Bible College, walks us through how Jeremiah helps us interpret this amazing NT book. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/

Episode 178: Who were the Nephilim (Genesis 6)? Tough Texts! Episode 7 Genesis 6 tells us about the Nephilim, who are somehow associated with the "sons of God" marrying the "daughters of men." Who are all these individuals? Is this a reference to angelic beings? Or is there a more ordinary explanation for what's going on? What does this tell us about the historicity of Genesis as a whole? Join us as we spend some time on this text, as well as related texts that seem to interpret it.

Faculty shoRTS: Adamic Christology in Hebrews (ft. Tim Bertolet) Adam is never mentioned in Hebrews and yet the argument of the book makes copious use of an Adamic Christology (similar to that of Paul). Where do we see that emphases and how does it help us better understand the book? Tommy talks with Hebrews scholar Tim Bertolet about about the subject and his new book. EPISODE LINKS Tim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Sonship-Ascension-Christian-Literature/dp/1948048906/ref=sr_1_1?crid=293FNMZHSE0IB&keywords=the+obedience+of+sonship+bertolet&qid=1701793608&sprefix=the+obedience+of+sonship+bertolet%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840 More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/

Episode 177: Is there an Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-29)? What does Jesus mean when he says that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? Is he speaking hyperbolically? What is the sin against the Spirit? Drs. Redd, Lee, Jeon, and Keene talk about this and related texts alongside the doctrines of perseverance and assurance. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: give2rtsdc.com/

Faculty shoRTS: Job and Redemptive History (ft. Stephen Coleman) Job (along with other OT wisdom literature) is often seen as a challenge for those committed to a redemptive-historical approach to Scripture. Can we read Job in its own original context while also seeing it as a part of God's progressive revelation of His kingdom, fulfilled in Christ? Dr. Stephen Coleman argues we can. EPISODE LINKS More about RTS: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: http://give2rtsdc.com/

Episode 176. Isaiah 14 tells us about a mysterious figure who is judged and condemned. Is that Satan? If not, then where does the Bible tells us about Satan came to power? Did he fall from heaven? Dr. Scott Redd walks us through the OT material on the subject before we head into NT texts and a theological discussion on the matter.

Faculty shoRTS: Has the Definitive Dogmatic Theology Written (ft. Cameron Clausing) With the theological conferences well under way, Dr. Tommy Keene sits down with Dr. Carmeron Clausing to discuss Bavinck's view of the relationship between history and theology. Theology, Cam tells us, is absolute and true, but also constrained and contextualized by the historical moment. Cam's book: https://www.amazon.com/Theology-History-Methodology-Herman-Bavinck/dp/019766587X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cameron+clausing&qid=1700614533&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840 More about RTS: https://rts.edu/campuses/washington-dc/ Donate: http://give2rtsdc.com/

Episode 175. We are pleased to bring you a special lecture by Dr. Mike Allen, Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Orlando. Dr. Allen spoke to us about the issues and interests in contemporary theology and how they impact our thinking about the Bible and redemption.