Christ is the Cure

In this week's episode we are looking at Philippians, specifically, in terms of what it teaches us about Christ. We dive into the historical and cultural background of the Greco-Roman world, the colony of Philippi, and then consider the "Christological hymn" of Philippians 2:5-11. Time stamps: 5:00-14:14 - Background 14:15 - 39:29 - Phil. 2:5-11 Episode book Pick: Embracing Shared Ministry: Power and Status in the Early Church and Why It Matters Today: https://amzn.to/2RGKa1M What is the Gospel? youtu.be/_0EFXpQUSlo Want to support CITC? Become a patron: patreon.com/christisthecure Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: historia_ecclesiastica Also check out some virtual ancient world tours here:www.ancient-world.co?affid=V624P4Y9 “All Creatures of Our God and King” Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org “All I Have Is Christ” Words and Music by Jordan Kauflin. © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org References/Further reading: Burge, Gary, and Gene Green. The New Testament in Antiquity. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020. Evans, Craig A., and Stanley E. Porter, eds. IVP-NT Background. Accordance electronic. Dictionary of New Testament Background. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000. Fee, Gordon D. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. Accordance electronic. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995. Gaius. Institutes of Roman Law | Online Library of Liberty. Edited by Edward Poste and E.A. Whittuck. 4th ed., 1904. Accessed April 20, 2021. https://oll.libertyfund.org/title/gaius-institutes-of-roman-law#lf0533_head_036. Hawthorne, Gerald F., Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid, eds. IVP-Paul & Letters. Accordance electronic. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids: InterVarsity Press, 1993. Hellerman, Joseph. “Brothers and Friends in Philippi: Family Honor in the Roman World and in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians.” Biblical Theology Bulletin 39, no. 1 (2009): 15–25. ———. Embracing Shared Ministry. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 2013. ———. Philippians. Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2015. Hellerman, Joseph H. “Vindicating God’s Servants in Philippi and in Philippians: The Influence of Paul’s Ministry in Philippi upon the Composition of Philippians 2:6-11.” Bulletin for Biblical Research 20, no. 1 (2010): 85–102. Kruger, Michael, ed. A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2016. Schreiner, Thomas. New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008. Silva, Moisés. Philippians. 2nd ed. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005. ———. “Philippians.” edited by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson. Accordance electronic. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007. Wellum, Stephen. God the Son Incarnate. Foundations of Evangelical Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2016. Yap, Marlene Yu. “The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ: From Extreme Shame to Victorious Honor.” Asian Journal of Pentecostal Studies 21, no. 1 (February 2018): 33–47.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing a discussion I had with my friend, Marcie, on her instagram live a few weeks back. The discussion centers around Jeremiah 17 and whether or not this passage applies to the Christian with a regenerate heart. I hope this episode provokes thought and moves you deeper into the scriptures! God bless you all! Check out Marcie's pages here: https://www.instagram.com/provokedtoproclaim/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/Provoked-to-Proclaim-101209878708428 What is the Gospel? youtu.be/_0EFXpQUSlo Want to support CITC? Become a patron: http://patreon.com/christisthecure Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: historia_ecclesiastica Also check out some virtual ancient world tours here:www.ancient-world.co?affid=V624P4Y9 “All Creatures of Our God and King” Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

In this week's episode we are discussing what it means to be "reformed." Often there is confusion on what the term entails and what it doesn't entail. Hopefully this episode will give you some information to better navigate the topic. What is the Gospel? https://youtu.be/_0EFXpQUSlo Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: historia_ecclesiastica Also check out some virtual ancient world tours here:www.ancient-world.co?affid=V624P4Y9 “All Creatures of Our God and King” Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org Further reading/sources: Reformed Arminianism? www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNTs_QC80Tc Olsen on Reformed Arminianism: www.patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson…nianism-reformed/ Reformed Theology: rts.edu/resources/what-is-reformed-theology/ Theocast: theocast.org/are-calvinism-and-…gy-the-same-thing/ Challies on being Reformed: www.challies.com/articles/what-it…-to-be-reformed/ Being reformed according to TGC: au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what…an-reformed/ Ligonier on Being Reformed: tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2018/1…o-be-reformed/

This week we are looking at the Lord's Supper, but specifically in relation to the meal as a means of community formation. I hope you enjoy the episode and it proves beneficial in some shape or form. Song by Abby Houston: Lord We Need You, her Instagram handles: joyfully.abby and melodicallymemorizing Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica Also check out some virtual ancient world tours here:https://www.ancient-world.co?affid=V624P4Y9 Sources: Banks, Robert. Paul’s Idea of Community. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1994. Green, Joel. Gospel of Luke. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997. Green, Joel, Jeannine Brown, and Nicholas Perrin. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2013. Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Bits&Bytes/Accordance electronic. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2008. Hawthorne Gerald F., Ralph P. Martin, and Daniel G. Reid, eds. IVP-Paul & Letters. Accordance electronic. Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Grand Rapids: InterVarsity Press, 1993. Lanuwabang Jamir. Exclusion and Judgment in Fellowship Meals : The Socio-Historical Background of 1 Corinthians 11:17–34. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2016. http://ezproxy.biola.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&d b=e000xna&AN=1236847&site=ehost-live. Marshall, I. Howard. The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text. Accordance electronic. New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978. Schreiner, Thomas, and Matthew Crawford. The Lord’s Supper. NAC Studies in Bible & Theology 10. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group, 2010. Thiselton, Anthony C. The First Epistle to the Corinthians: A Commentary on the Greek Text. Accordance electronic. New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000.

This week we are discussing Easter, specially looking at the question of whether or not Easter is pagan. We cover a range of issues on the subject and I hope it proves to be helpful in some shape or form! Contents: I. Introduction 0:00 - 6:19 II. Theological Presuppositions 6:20 - 8:27 III. Claims of the Negative Case 8:28 - 19:17 IV. Linguistics and Easter 19:18 - 23:51 V. The Positive Case 25:52 - 28:56 VI. The Controversy of Easter 28:56 - 32:30 VII. Odds and Ends 32:31 - 41:55 Song by Abby Houston: Lord We Need You, her Instagram handles: joyfully.abby and melodicallymemorizing Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica Also check out some virtual ancient world tours here:https://www.ancient-world.co?affid=V624P4Y9 Resources and further reading on today’s subject: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-easter https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ecclesiastical-History-of-the-English-People Christian F. Cruse, translation notes of Eusebius of Caesarea, An Ecclesiastical History to the Twentieth Year of the Reign of Constantine, 4th ed. (London: Oxford Univ. Press, 1847), 221 https://answersingenesis.org/holidays/easter/is-the-name-easter-of-pagan-origin/ https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250105.htm https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1984.9716293?journalCode=rfol20

This week we are discussing the feasts of the Old Testament, which leads up to the popular question of whether or not Christians need to observe the feasts in light of Christ's coming. I hope it proves helpful in some shape or form! Contents: 1. Introduction - 0:00 - 3:59 2. What are the Feasts? - 3:59 - 13:40 3. Jesus and the Feasts - 13:41 - 19:57 4. Jewish Identity and Keeping the Feasts - 19:58 - 25:22 5. The Substance is Christ and Application/Conclusion - 25:52 - 36:09 Song by Abby Houston: Lord We Need You, her Instagram handles: joyfully.abby and melodicallymemorizing Resources and further reading: Butler, Trent C., Chad Brand, Charles Draper, and Archie England, eds. Holman Dictionary. Accordance electronic. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2003. Green, Joel B., Jeannine K. Brown, and Nicholas Perrin, eds. IVP-Jesus & Gospels 2. 2d; Accordance electronic ed. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2013. Wayne, Luke. “Must Christians Keep the Passover and Other Feast Days to Be Saved?” Text. Last modified July 15, 2017. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://carm.org/must-christians-keep-the-passover-and-other-feast-days-to-be-saved. “Are Christians Required to Observe the Feasts of the Old Testament? | Truth Or Tradition?,” August 5, 2013. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://www.truthortradition.com/articles/are-christians-required-to-observe-the-feasts-of-the-old-testament. “Is Celebrating Passover Mandatory for Gentiles?” Chosen People Ministries. Last modified April 3, 2020. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://www.chosenpeople.com/site/is-celebrating-passover-mandatory-for-gentiles/. “Messianic Judaism – Is It OK for Gentiles to Celebrate the Jewish Feasts? | Jewish Voice.” Accessed December 15, 2020. https://www.jewishvoice.org/read/blog/messianic-judaism-is-it-ok-for-gentiles-to-celebrate-the-jewish-feasts. “Should Gentiles Keep the Feasts of Israel?” Israel Today. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://www.israeltoday.co.il/read/should-gentiles-keep-the-feasts-of-israel/

This week we are following up on sanctification. We cover a brief theology of the heart and the means of transformation along with discussing spiritual disciplines briefly. I hope it proves to be solid and edifying! Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica “All Creatures of Our God and King” Original words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

This week we are talking sanctification. We try to cover a lot of ground including a brief historical theology with a focus upon Theosis. In this episode we cover legalism, antinomianism (anti-law), spiritual disciplines, our roles, etc. I hope it proves helpful! Time Stamps: 0:00-7:45 - Intro and definitions 7:46-16:38 - Historical Theology & Theosis 16:39 - 47:46 - Growth, legalism, fruit, disciplines, etc. Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica “Let your Kingdom Come” music and words by Bob Kauflin ©2006Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

In this episode we discuss emotions in the Christian life. I hope to lay out a balanced view of emotions for Christians in the midst of many overcorrections. I hope it proves to be helpful as we wade through this topic. Noted in this episode: Minding the heart: https://amzn.to/3nWPbhY https://bible.org/seriespage/10-holy-spirit-and-our-emotions https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/your-emotions-are-a-gauge-not-a-guide https://www.ligonier.org/blog/dont-pursue-feelings-pursue-christ/ https://www.compellingtruth.org/managing-emotions.html Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica “Let your Kingdom Come” music and words by Bob Kauflin ©2006Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

In this episode we discuss some of the most common searches regarding Christianity on the internet. Because of that this episode discusses a variety of issues! Enjoy! Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up! Follow our new project on Instagram: @historia_ecclesiastica “Let your Kingdom Come” music and words by Bob Kauflin ©2006Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

In this week's episode we discuss the survey y'all took and some important updates and then discuss the Armor of God. 00:00 - Survey/Updates 19:00 - Armor of God Book mentioned: The Whole Armor of God: How Christ's Victory Strengthens Us for Spiritual Warfare https://amzn.to/3lXVoZ3 Song: “God made Low” Music and words by Jason Hansen and Bob Kauflin. ©2014 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Today we follow up on episode 148 on the topic of Christmas and Christianity. Article Mentioned: https://hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Winter_Holidays/Christmas/christmas.html Song: “God made Low” Music and words by Jason Hansen and Bob Kauflin. ©2014 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Today we seek to answer the question, is Christmas actually pagan? I hope it proves helpful for you as we all move into December. Time Stamps: 7:01 - [1] Introduction 10:48 - [2] Theological/Worldview Presuppositions 13:58 - [3] “It’s not in the bible” 17:39 - [4] A positive case 30:43 - [5] Sol Invictus 37:13 - [6] Winter Solstice 40:9 - [7] Saturnalia 42:55 - [8] Pseudo-gods 46:14 - [9] Christmas trees and loose ends 55:22 - [10] conclusion Song: “God made Low” Music and words by Jason Hansen and Bob Kauflin. ©2014 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org For Sources/References visit the podcast landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2020/11/23/ep-148-christmas-and-paganism/

In today's episode I try to do my best to summarize the historical theology surrounding the Sabbath and then discuss why I hold that Sunday is not the Christian Sabbath. This discussion has been going on for hundreds of years and so there is no way to cover every detail, but I hope this does the topic some justice. Articles: https://www.bhacademicblog.com/should-we-keep-the-sabbath/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sunday-not-christian-sabbath/ Song: Redeemed by We are Creature; www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vVauhvfhoY (featured on spotify, youtube, facebook, instagram, and more). Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up!

In this week's episode we close out reformation month by discussing Justification. Enjoy! Song: Redeemed by We are Creature; www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vVauhvfhoY (featured on spotify, youtube, facebook, instagram, and more). Interested in learning the biblical languages in a rosetta stone like format? Check out biblingo.org! Don't forget to take advantage of the CITC discount, just use the discount code: CHRISTISTHECURE when signing up!