The Christ of the Covenants

Reformed Theological Seminary

The Christ of the Covenants

RTS Book Notes

July 14, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. O. Palmer Robertson

Dr. Ligon Duncan recommends The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson. This book presents the richness of a covenantal approach to Scripture and is partly responsible for the revival of covenant theology at the end of the 20th century.
Dr. Robertson was a professor of Old Testament at RTS Jackson for several years.

ICHTHUS

August 19, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Derek Thomas

Chancellor Ligon Duncan introduces Icthus by Sinclair Ferguson and Derek Thomas. Icthus is an accessible book about the person and work of Jesus Christ. Drs. Ferguson and Thomas are both Chancellor's Professors at RTS.

A Mind for Truth. A Heart for God.

August 11, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Mr. John R. Muether

Dr. Ligon Duncan talks about A Mind for Truth. A Heart for God by John Muether. Written in honor of RTS's 50th anniversary, this book tells the story of how the seminary came to be in the midst of a Reformed resurgence in the 1960s. Muether is Dean of Libraries and Assistant Director of the DMin program for RTS and Professor of Church History at RTS Orlando.

Prophet, Priest, and King

August 4, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Dr. Ligon Duncan shares Prophet, Priest, and King by Richard Belcher. This volume explores the functions of prophets, priests, and kings in the Old Testament, the fulfillment of the offices in Christ, and their implications for the church. Dr. Belcher is the John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at RTS Charlotte.