What Is the Regulative Principle of Worship? | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 2)
This is the second lesson in Dr. William Wood’s Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The Regulative Principle of Worship 6:41 The Ten Commandments and the Regulative Principle of Worship 19:36 Exodus 32 and Leviticus 10 30:10 Elements, Forms, and Circumstances of Worship 41:59 Answering an Objection to the Regulative Principle of Worship Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-seven additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/red... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #biblicaltheology #Worship #reformedtheology
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Vos Group #101 — The Essence of the Kingdom
In this installment of the Vos Group, Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton continue their deep dive into Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. Together they explore Vos’s treatment of the essence of the kingdom of God (pp. 385–387), drawing connections to his “Doctrine of the Covenant in Reformed Theology.” This conversation highlights Vos’s thoroughly theocentric vision—where creation, redemption, and faith all center upon the glory of God. Dr. Tipton unpacks how this framework distinguishes Reformed theology from other traditions, and how the kingdom manifests historically through the power of the Holy Spirit. The discussion further shows how Vos integrates covenant, kingdom, and eschatology, pointing us to our inheritance in Christ and the glory of God as our ultimate portion. Whether you are a pastor, student, or thoughtful layperson, this episode will help you see more clearly how Vos unites themes of covenant and kingdom in a way that sharpens our understanding of Christ and strengthens our hope in his coming reign. Chapters 0:00 Word and Deed 2:19 Introduction 7:29 Vos on the Doctrine of the Covenant 20:10 Jesus' Use of the Term "the Kingdom of God" 30:15 Power Is Central to the Kingdom of God 33:36 The Role of the Spirit in the Kingdom 48:36 Conclusion Watch a video version at https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc924
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Genesis 35:19–29 — The Weeping of Rachel
Triple tragedies strike Jacob in chapter 35. The death of his beloved Rachel, his firstborn son’s violation reprehensible sin disqualifying him from leadership, and his father Esau’s death. Yet in the middle of this passage is a genealogy signifying the fact that God’s plan of redemption will continue. We learn how important it is to trace important events throughout Scripture, and see how the weeping of Rachel becomes a signpost pointing to God’s work of redemption through Christ.
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What Is Worship? | Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship (Lesson 1)
This is the first lesson in Dr. William Wood’s Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Introduction 10:26 Review of the Literature on Worship 14:43 Broad and Narrow Concepts of Worship 23:41 Definition and Features of Worship 30:28 The Importance of Humility Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-seven additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/red... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #biblicaltheology #Worship #reformedtheology
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Marcus Mininger | Impossible to Be Restored? Temptation and Warning in the Epistle of Hebrews
The warning passages of Hebrews, especially Hebrews 6:1–6, have long puzzled interpreters and unsettled readers. Is it a threat to assurance? A theological anomaly? In this episode, Dr. Marcus Mininger, Professor of New Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, joins us to explore the redemptive-historical framework behind one of the New Testament’s most debated passages. Drawing on the insights from his new book, Impossible to Be Restored?: Temptation and Warning in the Epistle of Hebrews (B&H Academic), Dr. Mininger explains how the warning in Hebrews 6 fits not only within the argument of Hebrews but also within the broader flow of covenantal history. We discuss what the original audience was tempted to do, why returning to the old covenant to be right with God is impossible, and how this passage should shape pastoral ministry today. Along the way, Dr. Mininger helps listeners see how the “impossibility” language of Hebrews 6 is not a spiritual dead-end but a serious exhortation rooted in the once-for-all nature of Christ’s redemptive work. If you’ve ever struggled with how to understand or teach Hebrews 6, this conversation offers clarity, theological depth, and pastoral wisdom. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:02:22 Impossible to Be Restored? 00:06:52 What Drew Dr. Mininger to this Subject 00:11:49 Starting in a New Field 00:17:28 Placing These Difficult Passages in Context 00:23:54 The Nature of the Temptation of the Original Audience 00:56:06 Relating the Warning Passages to the Application of Redemption 01:05:06 The Pastoral Application of These Passages 01:13:13 Conclusion
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