Who was Eutyches and what did he teach? Does Christ have one nature or two natures? Why is the Second Council of Ephesus considered a "bloody council" and why did Pope Leo I called it a "A Synod of Robbers?" We discuss this and more in this episode # 51 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

Dust refuses to settle as far as the doctrine of Christ is concerned. The Church keeps swinging from one extreme to the other. This time Archbishop of Constantinople, Nestorius, is accused of teaching that Christ is two persons. How will the Church respond to this heresy? Apart from Nestorius' heresy, how did the power struggle between the Archbish…

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback we have received regarding the Jerusalem Council and The Council of Nicea. Why did the apostles and elders in Jerusalem require Gentiles to abstain from sexual immorality, blood, and food offered to idols? Why these particular prohibitions. Also what is a Christogram which is the sign tha…

In two days time on October 31, 2024, the Protestant Church will be commemorating 507 years of Reformation of the Church. We take a break from the Church Councils and reflect on this monumental event. Why was the Reformation badly need in the 16th Century? How did God use Martin Luther to ignite the fires of reformation in the church? Why is the re…

The Arian heresy refuses to die, so the Council of Constantinople meets to deal with it once for all. It also deals with another heresy related to Arianism called Apollinarism which taught that Christ was human but had the divine mind. How will the council respond to these heresies? What lessons can we learn as a church today from how these heresie…

Churches all over the world recite in their corporate worship the Nicene Creed. But what is the history of the creed? Why was it necessary to write it? What errors does it address and helps guard the church from? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 46 of All Things Reformed PodcastOleh All Things Reformed

The first ever New Testament Church Council was held around 50 AD in Jerusalem. We read more about it in Acts 15. Does our salvation require more than believing in Christ? What did this council say? How did the decision of this council shape Christianity as we have it today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 45 of All Things Ref…

As we all know, Christianity did not begin with us in the 21st Century. For the last two thousand years Christ has been at work in his Church. Over the years Christ has used church councils to settle matters of Christian doctrine and practice. So what are some of the councils that have shaped Christianity as we have it today? Why should Christians …

We wrap up our discussion of the Ten Commandments by looking at the tenth commandment, "You shall not covet..." What is coveting? How may the breaking this commandment easily lead to the breaking of the other commandments? What is our hope when we fail to keep any of the ten commandments? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 44 of …

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." Who is my neighbor? What are some ways we break this commandment? What are some helps for us to keep this commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode # 43 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

Should Christians buy from black markets? How do vexatious lawsuits or engrossing commodities ( buying up large quantities of items with intent to sell them again at a higher price) break the eight commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

In this episode we look at what is required in the Eight Commandment, "You Shall not Steal." Have you ever considered that not keeping our word is not only lying but also stealing? Also not paying someone their due on time is also stealing? Should Christians lend money with interest? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode 41 of All Thi…

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback or questions we have received especially regarding the episodes on the Seventh Commandment? What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce? Why do I still have to fight against addiction yet I am a believer? How can Christ relate with our struggle against sin if he did not have a …

In this episode we finish discussing the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." What are some ways we break this commandment? How is delaying to get married a violation of this commandment? What is the hope of someone who has broken this commandment or struggles with sexual sin? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 3…

In this episode we look at what is required of us in the Seventh Commandment? What's is the difference between adultery and fornication? What does modesty in dressing have to do with this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 38 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

As we continue to look at the Sixth Commandment, "You shall not murder," we turn to look at what is forbidden in this commandment. What is a lawful war? What about death penalty or capital punishment as a befitting punishment for murder? What does the Bible say about death penalty? How should we respond to fellow Christians who argue that capital p…

In this episode we look at the Sixth Commandment especially what is required of us by this commandment. What is just defense? Is suicide acceptable when things are very hard? How does physical exercises and moderation in what we eat or drink helps us fulfill this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 36 of All Things Re…

So far we have looked at the first five commandments. Before moving to the other remaining five, we take a break for a further reflection on the law of God. Why did the Lord give the law? How is the threefold use of the law as expounded by St. Augustine and John Calvin very helpful in our understanding of God's law. We discuss these questions and o…

In this episode which is also the last one on the Fifth Commandment we continue to discuss how those in authority should treat their juniors and how those who are equals should treat each other. What should you do if your parents or boss demands that you obey a sinful command? How should you view those who are equal in rank with you but have differ…

In this episode we continue to discuss how do we honor those above us but also how do those in authority should treat those who are below them.Oleh All Things Reformed

In this thirsty second episode of All Things Reformed we look at the Fifth Commandment which commands honoring our father and mother. But what does "father and mother" in the commandment stand for? Is it one's biological or adopted or fostered parents only? How does this command also apply to our leaders in the church and state? We discuss these qu…

In this episode we conclude our discussion on the Fourth Commandment. We discuss the responsibility that every Christian has to remember the Sabbath and also help others to remember and keep the day.Oleh All Things Reformed

In this episode we continue to discuss how to we keep the Sabbath holy and as a day of rest. What are works of necessity and mercy which are not prohibited on the Sabbath? We answer this questions and more in this episode.Oleh All Things Reformed

What is the Christian Sabbath? Saturday or Sunday? How do we faithfully keep the fourth commandment? Should Christians engage in recreational activities on Sunday? We discuss these and more questions in this episode 29 of All Things Reformed Podcast. Thank you for joining us.Oleh All Things Reformed

What does it look like not to take the name of the Lord in vain? What are some of the ways that we might take God's name in vain? What is blasphemy? We discuss these and more questions in this episode 28 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

What does the second commandment found in Exodus 20:4-6 mean? Is it okay for Christians to watch films or movies with a "Jesus" in it? Should Christians give their children Bibles with images of Jesus in it? Aren't these just matters of preference? We discuss and answer these questions and more.Oleh All Things Reformed

In this episode we continue to look at what is prohibited in the first commandment.Oleh All Things Reformed

What are the duties required of us in the first commandment. What is prohibited in this commandment? Is atheism real or it is just the suppression of the knowledge of God which every human being is born with? We discuss this and more questions in this episode 25 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

Why did God give the law? What use is the law to a believer who is saved by grace? Are all laws we find in the Bible binding on Christians today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 24 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

As we conclude our discussion of the doctrine of the church we turn to church membership. Why is it important? How does a faithful church member look like? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode 23 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

Every faithful preaching should consists of exposition of God's word, exalting Christ, and proclaiming the gospel. But what is expository preaching? Can we preach Christ from the Old Testament? What about discriminatory preaching. Is it good for the church? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 22.…

We are created to worship God in spirit and truth. But how does that look like in our private lives, homes, and church? Does God really care how we worship him? We discuss these questions and more in this week's episode # 21 of All Things Reformed Podcast.Oleh All Things Reformed

Last week we began discussing the three marks of a true church. We looked at the faithful preaching of God's word as the first mark. This week we look at the remaining two: right administration of sacraments and right administration of church discipline. Who should receive the sacrament of the baptism? Who should come to the Lord's Table? Is practi…

Every person who has been saved by Christ ought to belong to a local church. As one great theologian once observed, "He who has God as his Father must have the church as his mother." But how does one recognize a healthy church; in other words, what are the marks of a true church that one should always be looking for? What is wrong with just worship…

You might have heard the statement "once saved always saved." Is this statement biblical? If yes, what does it really mean? In this episode we discuss the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints and tackle what it means and what it doesn't mean.Oleh All Things Reformed

Can man resist the grace of God? What is meant then by Irresistible Grace? We discuss these questions and more in our today's episode.Oleh All Things Reformed

In this episode we look at what is considered as the most controversial doctrine, Limited Atonement. Some who believe in the doctrines of grace accept all four except this one and they call themselves, Four-Point Calvinists. But what is limited atonement? What's the biblical basis for this doctrine. We discuss these questions and more in this episo…

Before the foundations of the earth were laid, God chose us to be saved in Christ. He did this not because of any good or merit in us but purely out of his sovereign will and pleasure. But how do I know that I am elect? What about those who were not chosen? Doesn't this make God unfair or unjust? We answer these questions and more in this episode.…

What do we really mean when we say that man is totally depraved? Does it mean that man is as evil as he can be? What about some "good"things he does like helping the poor is that not good? We answer these questions and more in this episode.Oleh All Things Reformed

What is the story behind what are known as "The Doctrines of Grace" or the "TULIP." In this episode we trace that history from Amsterdam in Netherlands to Geneva in Switzerland and back to Dort in Netherlands.Oleh All Things Reformed

In what is called the Counter Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church responds to the Reformation through the Council of Trent. What do they say regarding Reformed doctrine? We also begin to look at the background to what are called the Doctrines of Grace. What are these doctrines and what is the context that lead to their formulation?…

My (Confex's) Systematic Theology Professor in seminary once remarked that every Reformed believer should know what happened on October 1-4, 1529. This is when Marburg Colloquy took place? But what this colloquy all about? How did it affect the later growth and spread of the Reformed faith? What are some of the good things we can learn from it and …

If all of our salvation is entirely the work of God who should get the glory? God alone! But also glorifying God should not end with our salvation, the entire life of a Christian should aim at glorifying Him even as we sip a cup of tea, coffee or water (1 Cor. 10:31). You will also listen to some feedback from some of our listeners including a youn…

If justification (salvation) is by faith alone, why does James 2:24 say "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." This and more in this episode.Oleh All Things Reformed

What is God's grace? What are the means of grace or how do we receive grace from God? These are some of the questions we are discussing in the episode today.Oleh All Things Reformed

Christ Alone: Who is the biblical Christ and what is his work in salvation and the life of a believer? This is the question that the 16th Century Protestant Reformation answered very clearly. It also happens to be the question that Christ asks every believer even today, "Who do you say I am?" (Matt. 16:15). What is your answer? Today in the podcast…

We begin to look at what are called the Five Solas of Reformation. The first one is Sola Scripture Latin for the Scriptures Alone in English. What do we mean by this? What's the significance of this doctrine in our own context today? What does sola scriptura mean when it comes to public worship? What does it mean when you are making decisions say w…

The Church is a body of believers, and God always works through the church to accomplish his will on earth We see this truth even in the early years of the Protestant Reformation. Luther was not alone. God also raised other reformers. In this episode we briefly look at some of them namely Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and John Knox.…

In May 1521 Luther is summoned to the Diet of Worms where he is asked to recant or renounce his Biblical teachings. He refuses and is expelled from the church. This marks the birth of the Protestant churches.Oleh All Things Reformed

The Lord used one man, Martin Luther, to give birth to what will later be called the Reformed Faith. One question that led to Protestant Reformation was, "How can a sinful man like you and me get right with a righteous and holy God?" Luther found that answer in the Bible, and his greatest desire was for the whole world to know this answer too.…