RTS Book Notes

Heaven and Earth

February 11, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Derek Thomas

Dr. Ligon Duncan recommends Heaven on Earth by Dr. Derek Thomas. Heaven on Earth: What the Bible Teaches About the Life to Come includes seven simple studies in the life to come. Dr. Derek Thomas is Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Hole in our Holiness

February 4, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Kevin DeYoung

Dr. Ligon Duncan discusses The Hole in Our Holiness by Dr. Kevin DeYoung. This book helps believers better understand how the doctrines of grace and obedience work together in the Christian life. Dr. Kevin DeYoung is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Charlotte.

God and Knowledge

January 28, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Gary Sutanto

Dr. Ligon Duncan discusses God and Knowledge: Herman Bavinck's Theological Epistemology by Dr. Gray Sutanto. Dr. Sutanto guides readers through Bavinck's writings, exploring the doctrine of God and knowledge. Dr. Gray Sutanto is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS Washing

A Biblical Theological Introduction to the New Testament

January 21, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Dr. Ligon Duncan commends A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized for pastors and teachers. A companion piece to last week's book, the work surveys each book of the New Testament. The book is edited by Dr. Michael Kruger, President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity. Multiple RTS faculty members wrote chapters and other content for this work.

A Biblical Theological Introduction to the Old Testament

January 14, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

Dr. Ligon Duncan recommends A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised for every pastor. The work surveys the biblical theology of each book in the Old Testament in the context of redemptive history. The book is edited by Dr. Miles van Pelt, Academic Dean and Alan Hayes Belcher, Jr. Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages. Multiple RTS faculty members wrote chapters and other content for this work.

Christianity at the Crossroads

January 7, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Ligon Duncan introduces Dr. Michael Kruger's work Christianity at the Crossroads, which surveys the shaping of the church in the second century. Dr. Kruger is President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity.

The Whole Christ

December 17, 2020 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson

Dr. Ligon Duncan shares the background of The Whole Christ by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson. The Whole Christ will help believers understand grace in a way that addresses both legalism and antinomianism. Dr. Ferguson is the Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at RTS. Book Notes will resume on January 7.

What's Your Worldview?

December 10, 2020 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Timothy Keller

In the first episode of RTS Book Notes, Dr. Ligon Duncan recommends What's Your Worldview? by Dr. James Anderson. What's Your Worldview? offers a unique, interactive approach to thinking through some of life's biggest questions. Dr. Anderson is the Carl W. McMurray Professor of Theology and Philosophy at RTS Charlotte and Academic Dean for RTS Global and RTS New York.

Introduction

December 7, 2020 • Dr. Ligon Duncan

We are excited to announce a new weekly series from Reformed Theological Seminary. In RTS Book Notes, Dr. Ligon Duncan recommends books to help pastors, teachers, and students grow in grace and edify others.

Reformed Theological Seminary

Season One