Critical Issues Commentary Radio
Summary: Critical Issues Commentatry grew out of Bob DeWaay's passion to equip the saints for the work of ministry. In the late 1980's Bob met regularly with a group of local pastors, often presenting position papers on timely doctrinal issues. When he found that the messages were accepted by only a few of the attendees and rarely reached the pews, he chose to speak directly to the people by initiating a bimonthly newletter. Bob DeWaay is teacher and theologian at Gospel of Grace Fellowship in Edina, MN. Gospel of Grace Fellowship can be found on the web at http://www.gospelofgracefellowship.org/ where you can listen to sermons and other teachings. For more information on Critical Issues Commentary or to read CIC articles, visit Critical Issues Commentary on the web at http://cicministry.org/
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Podcasts:
The Person of Christ and God's Eternal Purpose, Part 2: Galatians 4:4, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We talk in detail about the doctrine of Christ to refute the heresy that Christ gave up His divinity during the incarnation. We discuss the distinction between omnipresence and panentheism, and close with a discussion of the eternal purpose of God. (duration 00:33:49)
Understanding the Doctrine of Christ, Part 1: Galatians 4:4, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. This passage teaches important facts about the doctrine of Christ. We discuss the meaning and implications of the Greek word translated "time" in this passage. We show the prophetic significance of the time in history when Christ came in His first advent. (duration 00:35:32)
Remembering God's Work of Grace: Galatians 4:1-2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. In Galatians, Paul piles up analogies to show how absurd it would be to go back to law-works from grace. We discuss the importance of remembering what God has done so that we do not go back. This idea is repeated throughout the Bible. (duration 00:31:04)
Sons of Abraham by Faith: Galatians 3:29, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Those who are in Christ are the true descendants of Abraham. These sons of Abraham are those who believe the promises of God. We discuss the already/not yet aspect of our eternal hope and the objectivity of Biblical truth... (duration 00:31:56)
How We are One in Christ: Galatians 3:28, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. This passage is about the unity we have in Christ regardless of our previous status in the world. We discuss the ontological equality that exists between male and female that is grounded in God's act of creation in His image. (duration 00:33:01)
The Baptized into Christ are Clothed with Christ: Galatians 3:27, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. What Paul emphasizes about water baptism is that we are in Christ and therefore partake in Christian unity. Pagan baptism practices implied being baptized into a false god and there was even clothing involved to show their status with the pagan deity. (duration 00:37:25)
In Christ all Believers are Sons: Galatians 3:26, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We emphasize the truth that being sons is true of all Christians. This is not a higher order status as pietism claims. "All" is emphasized to rebuke the false teachers who claim special status for law keepers after the manner that they prescribe. (duration 00:34:40)
No Longer Under the Guardian: Galatians 3:24-25, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We begin by discussing an important translation issue in Galatians 3:24: Is the Law our guardian "unto" Christ or "until" Christ. We argue that "until" is the correct translation and cite Luther who makes the same claim... (duration 00:37:07)
In Custody Under the Law: Galatians 3:23, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We explain what it means to be under the law, in bondage. We discuss the radical nature of being under law-works versus being free through the gospel. The many blessings of salvation through the gospel are brought to the fore. (duration 00:35:25)
Imprisoned Under Sin: Galatians 3:21b-22, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We discuss Paul's assertion that Law-works cannot impart life. We also discuss religious tangibility. The apostles tangibly saw the resurrected Christ, but we believe Him whom we have not seen, through their witness. (duration 00:36:23)
The Law and the Promises of God: Galatians 3:20-21a, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. We discuss implications of the difference between law and gospel. The promise given to Abraham is contrasted with the mediated Law given through Moses. Deut. 18 predicts that God will raise up a prophet like Moses. Mark 9 identifies Jesus as that prophet. (duration 00:35:16)
Luther on Baptism, Part 2, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. This second part on Luther deals with other details of Luther's claims about water baptism. We begin by discussing the claim that infants who are baptized have faith. Luther was adamant that assurance is to be grounded in baptism rather than faith... (duration 00:48:39)
Luther on Baptism, Part 1, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. This radio show helps answer a concern expressed by some listeners. Because we cite Luther favorably concerning the gospel and justification by faith, some are concerned that this might be considered an endorsement of Luther's doctrine of baptism. (duration 00:31:18)
The Purpose of the Law: Galatians 3:19, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. Citing Luther as a quality source, we show that the Law both restrains evil in a civil sense and increases it in a theological sense. People complain when they see God showing mercy to people they think are worse than themselves. (duration 00:37:31)
The Distinction Between Law and Promise: Galatians 3:18, presented by Bob DeWaay and Eric Douma. The promise of God's Messianic salvation is found throughout the Bible starting in Genesis 3:15. God's saving promises are never abolished or abrogated. The promises of God given particularly to Abraham are fulfilled in eschatological salvation. (duration 00:34:31)
