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Reformed Forum supports the church in presenting every person mature in Christ (Colossians 1:28) by providing Reformed theological resources to pastors, scholars, and anyone who desires to grow in their understanding of Scripture and the theology that faithfully summarizes its teachings.

Summary of Christian Doctrine: The Lord's Supper, Part 1
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. On today's episode, we begin to discuss chapter XXVII, "The Lord's Supper." We consider the Lord's institution of...
Abraham and Melchizedek (Gen. 14:17–24) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 3)
This is the third lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Abraham's Choice 12:32 The Character and Figure of Melchizedek Register for this free...
Vos Group #91 — The Development and Method of Jesus's Teaching
In this episode, we open Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments (pp. 348–352), exploring insights on the development and method of Jesus’ teaching. We examine Vos’ distinction between subjective and objective...
Summary of Christian Doctrine: Christian Baptism, Part 2
This week on Theology Simply Profound, Rob and Bob discuss Louis Berkhof’s little book, Summary of Christian Doctrine. We continue our discussion of chapter XXVI, “Christian Baptism.” In this episode, we continue our discussion of...
Challenges to the Gospel (Gen. 12:10–14:16) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 2)
This is the second lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Challenges from within Our Own Hearts 9:12 Challenges from within the Church 21:13...
Hank Bowen | The Roots, Legacy, and Influence of the Reformed Church in the United States
In this episode of Christ the Center, we welcome Rev. Hank Bowen, pastor of First Reformed Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota, for an insightful conversation on the . Together with Camden Bucey and Ryan Noha, Rev. Bowen traces the rich...
Douglas Clawson | Jesus, the God Who Is with Us to the End of the Age
Rev. Douglas Clawson considered Matthew 28:20b, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Rev. Douglas Clawson unpacks...
Jim Cassidy | The Church’s Mission Is Teaching
Dr. James Cassidy considered Matthew 28:20a, “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Cassidy offers a...
Carlton Wynne | The Deep Well and Lively Works of Christian Baptism
Dr. Carlton Wynne considered Matthew 28:19b, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Wynne...
Camden Bucey | Mission Imperative: Christ’s Command to Make Disciples
Dr. Camden Bucey considers Matthew 28:19a, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Bucey exegetes the core command of the...
Lane Tipton | The Kingdom of Power and the Great Commission
Dr. Lane Tipton considers Matthew 28:18, “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me,’” at the Reformed Forum Annual Theology Conference held on September 28, 2024 at Hope OPC in Grayslake,...
The Call of Abraham (Gen. 12:1–9) | The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25) (Lesson 1)
This is the first lesson in Rev. Robert Arendale’s Reformed Academy course, The Life of Abraham (Genesis 12–25). This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 Why Study Abraham? 6:12 What Does God Call Abraham to Do? 8:51 What Does God Promise to...
The Church’s Mission in Global Perspective
In preparation of our upcoming , Camden Bucey and Jim Cassidy reflect on the global mission of the church through the lens of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20). They discuss how Reformed Forum supports the church’s work of making disciples...
Christ's Person and Work | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 9)
This is the ninth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 12–17 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00...
Ryan Swale | Embracing the Imprecatory Psalms
In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Ryan Swale, pastor of in Jordan, Ontario, to discuss his dissertation, The Imprecatory Pastor: A Practical Theology of the Imprecatory Psalms. Swale challenges the modern church to reconsider the...
Christ and the Law | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 8)
This is the eighth lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 7–11 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00...
Vos Group | 1 Peter 1:3–5 — The Christian’s Hope
In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey leads a discussion with Lane Tipton and Danny Olinger on Geerhardus Vos’s sermon, “The Christian’s Hope,” from his book Grace and Glory. The group explores the profound...
Sin and Its Effects | The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2) (Lesson 7)
This is the seventh lesson in Dr. R. Carlton Wynne's Reformed Academy course, The Theology of Calvin's Institutes (Books 1–2). It covers Book 2, Chapters 1–6 of the Institutes of the Christian Religion, addressing the following topics: 0:00...
Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert | Reclaiming the “Dark Ages”
In (Christian Focus), authors Iain Wright and Yannick Imbert challenge the popular Protestant perception of the Middle Ages as a period of spiritual darkness and theological decay. They argue that this millennium was not devoid of Christian influence...
Mark 1:14–45 — What Is the Gospel?
There is a transition that occurs between the ministry of John the Baptist and the Ministry of Jesus. John begins to decrease, and Jesus begins to increase. The Lord Jesus teaches and shows what the gospel is by his words and actions. We see how Jesus...

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