0:00 Opening Remarks…Review: Reformation Theology (RT) Is Christianity Come Into Its Own…THE WORD OF GOD Isn’t Play-Doh…RT Best Approximates & Expresses The System Of Doctrine Found In The Scriptures
1:24 WHAT’S DISTINCTIVE ABOUT BEING REFORMED?…The Sad State Of Many Reformed Churches…GLB Intent On Making A Difference Through The Conference
1:56 Reviewing Previously Discussed Themes: #1 THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD & THE GRACE OF GOD
4:18 #2 GOD’S COVENANT WITH MAN
7:38 #3 GOD’S KINGDOM IS ESTABLISHED
8:32 NEW THEME: HOW WE’RE TO LIVE OUR LIVES IN THIS WORLD (Life In The World & Life In The Church)
9:23 1) AFFIRMATION OF THIS WORLD
14:33 Making A Right Judgment About Physical Desires & Being Involved In The Physical World (Genesis; John1:14 – THE INCARNATION TELLS US THE PHYSICAL WORLD ISN’T EVIL)
15:53 The Physical World Is Affirmed In RT With The Understanding Of THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY (Rom8:23; 1Cor15:42-44)
17:37 SPIRITUAL BODY(1Cor15:42-44)
18:55 TRUE SPIRITUALITY (Rom8:5-9)…The Contrast Isn’t Between Body & Soul; It’s Between Sin & THE HOLY SPIRIT (Gal5:16-24)
24:13 RECAP
24:51 2) RT TEACHES THAT ALL AREAS OF LIFE ARE SACRED & ARE TO BE SUBDUED TO GOD’S GLORY (1Cor10:31; Rom8:23: Gal1:4; Col1:13; 2Cor5; Matt28:18; Rom11:36; Eph1:22) …CHRIST CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO BE LORD OVER ALL THINGS IN HEAVEN & ON EARTH!
31:48 THE REDEEMING WORK OF JESUS APPLIES AS FAR AS THE CURSE OF SIN IS FOUND—Our Vocations; Occupations; Use Of Money; Entertainments; Athletic Endeavors; Education Of Our Children; Our Families; Politics; Social Order, etc… Our Goal Therefore, Is To Bring Reform To ALL AREAS OF LIFE FOR CHRIST’S KINGDOM!
32:46 THE DEMANDING NATURE OF CHRISTIANITY (Matt22:37) …ALL OF LIFE IS DOMINATED BY THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST (1Peter1:15) …The Christian Religion Is Presented As A Worldview (2Cor10:5) “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
35:31 APPLICATIONS:
36:03 1 – All Vocations Are Equally Dignified Before GOD …EVERYONE IS CALLED TO FULL-TIME CHRISTIAN SERVICE (Gen1:27,28)
38:22 2 – The Proper Enjoyment Of This World Vs. Asceticism (Rom14:1-3,4,20; 15:1) …The Violation Of GOD’s LAW With Cultural Taboos…eg, Drinking Alcohol…SHOCKING DOCTRINES OF DEMONS (1Tim4:1-4)…(Prov31:6,7)
48:10 3 – The Westminster Confession Of Faith About The Binding Of The Christian Conscience, Chapter 20 Section 2 … GOD IS LORD OF THE CONSCIENCE, NOT MAN
50:13 SUMMARY
51:40 Preview Of Next Lecture
What does it mean to be theologically “Reformed”? It is not easy to offer a concise, full and clear summary. This is one of Dr. Bahnsen’s most frequently requested series and a great teaching tool in doctrine. Explains how the Reformed outlook differs from others.
