In this episode of Theology on the Go, Jonathan and James welcome back John Fesco, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, to discuss the upcoming Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, Declaring Our Faith: Confessions in a Modern Age, at which John and Jonathan will both be speaking. Today, they discuss the significance of confessions and creeds in the church, exploring common objections and misconceptions surrounding their use in the modern day.

We need the Scriptures and we need the church, not just the church today, but the church throughout the ages. – John Fesko

Join us as we unpack the historical context, the causes of deconfessionalism, and the personal application of creeds in our devotional lives.

We’d love to see you at the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, April 24-26, at Proclamation Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr, PA! Click here for more details and to register: https://alliancenet.org/event/pcrt26/

Personal devotions is a practice that is a kind of consecrated time, a setting apart of your heart's attention and focus. – James Dolezal

Jonathan and James spend some time considering the significance of personal devotions and private worship in the Christian life. They explore the importance of setting aside time for prayer, Scripture reading, and meditation, emphasizing how this practice can fuel our daily walk with God.

The dividends that it pays over time are almost impossible to calculate. – Jonathan Master

The hosts also share their own routines, best practices, and resources that can help listeners cultivate a rich devotional life. Tune in for insights that can transform your spiritual journey!

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Show Notes

Jonathan and James mentioned several resources they have found helpful in guiding their daily devotions:

Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon

https://www.crossway.org/books/morning-and-evening-3case/

Come to the Waters, by James Montgomery Boice

https://reformedresources.org/come-to-the-waters-paperback/

Old Paths, by J.C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/ebooks/old-paths/

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs

https://reformedresources.org/rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/

Puritan Paperbacks

https://reformedresources.org/books/publishers/banner-of-truth/puritan-paperbacks/

Jonathan and James welcome Gabe Fluhrer, the senior minister of First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to discuss Gabe’s latest book, Why Do I Personally Experience Evil and Suffering?, a deeply practical guide for anyone wrestling with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, abuse, poverty, or loss. Gabe shares insights from his book, providing a pastoral perspective that contrasts philosophical discussions with biblical truths.

I know God is good, because all the suffering that has come into my life…is always filtered through the nail-pierced hands of Jesus. – Gabe Fluhrer

This episode is a comforting guide for anyone grappling with suffering and seeking to understand its place in the Christian life.

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