Reformed Forum

Jonathan Master, Reformed theologian and seminary president, gives historical and theological perspective on John L. Girardeau. Matt Holst, pastor at Shiloh OPC, brings pastoral application for counseling and congregational life. They explore adoption as distinct from justification and regeneration. They discuss Adam’s lost sonship, Christ’s filial obedience, adoption’s comfort in suffering, inheritance, and how calling God Father reshapes prayer.

A close look at why a genealogy interrupts Genesis and how those lists serve theological ends. Exploration of Esau, Edom, and the seed conflict as a counterpoint to Jacob. Practical tips for preaching and reading obscure genealogies in worship. A tour of Esau's descendants, kings, and territories that highlights earthly inheritance themes.

A focused study on Hebrews that highlights Christ's priestly and kingly role in heaven. Discussion of three key texts shaping the letter's structure. Exploration of the 'world to come' as the Father's house centered on Christ. Examination of Jesus as sent apostle and returning high priest, with pastoral hope tied to his heavenly ministry.

Ben Ratliff, associate pastor and Polity Matters co-host, and Matthew Adams, senior pastor and writer, discuss Presbyterian identity and church government. They explore plurality and parity of elders. They unpack presbyteries, general assemblies, overtures, and connectional accountability. They compare PCA, OPC, and URCNA cultures and offer practical steps for active involvement.

A theological tour of heavenly Mount Zion and how it unites revelation and God’s dwelling. A look at the vertical movement of worship culminating in Christ’s ascension and priestly ministry. Traces mountain motifs through Eden, Ararat, and Moriah and shows how they point to the primordial heavenly mountain.

Jonathan Master, president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Reformed theologian, offers a concise mini bio. He discusses Geerhardus Vos as a bridge between continental Reformed and American Presbyterian theology. Short takes cover Vos’s distinction between biblical theology and systematic theology. They highlight Vos’s redemptive-historical method, his two-age eschatology, and key works for pastors and scholars.

Lane G. Tipton, Reformed theologian and seminary professor, presents a lecture on Sinai and Zion in Hebrews. He contrasts earthly Sinai with heavenly Zion. He reads Exodus 24 and traces Sinai’s threefold zones and their reflection in the tabernacle. He explores Moses’ ascent, sacrificial rites, and how Moses prefigures Christ’s true ascent into heavenly rest.

Justin N. Poythress, pastor in Boise and author on Christian identity, discusses how Christ should be the organizing center of life. Short takes cover master versus sub-identities, Romans 8:29 on being and becoming, and beholding Christ instead of secular “manifesting.” Conversations also touch on means of grace, thick community, and how work, sexuality, and politics can become false ultimate loyalties.

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Robert Letham, Reformed theologian, pastor, and author of The Eternal Son, explores why Christology must sit at the living center of theology. He discusses the preexistent Son, why post‑Chalcedon councils matter, the risk of biblicism separated from tradition, and why claiming Christ was 'adopted' at the resurrection undermines orthodox confession.