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The 8:32 Podcast#9: Dr. David Filson Part 2 | You Have WHO It Takes to be an ApologistQuestionsWhether you’re 8, 79, or anywhere in between, this one is for you! The Bible says we should be prepared to defend our hope (1 Peter 3:15), but how? What if we don’t have a masters in theology? What if we’re the kind of person who thinks of what they actually should have said hours after the conversation ends? (that’s literally me by the way…) If that’s you too, I hope this episode encourages you! God CAN and WILL use our flawed but sincere attempts to share the good news with the lost. Just keep showing up a...
2024-10-0738 min
The Westminster PodcastDisillusioned With The Fact That They Can't Change The WorldYou couldn't ask for a better guide through The Future of Reformed Apologetics than Dr. Strange (No, not that Dr. Strange). Brandon Smith (No, not that Brandon Smith) and Scott Oliphint (Yes, that Scott Oliphint) take us back to Rust Auditorium in the Winter of '23 and review Dan's rousing lecture titled "Van Til Goes Pop." To enjoy Strange's essay in another dimension (print), visit Westminster Seminary Press to order a copy of the book The Future of Reformed Apologetics: https://wtspress.com/products/the-future-of-reformed-apologetics-collected-essays-on-applying-van-til-s-apologetic-method-to-a-new-generation. It is also available wherever sound Christian books are sold.
2024-07-1122 min
The Westminster PodcastEnough!Scott Oliphint has had enough of the bad caricatures of Cornelius Van Til. . . but a brand new book is on the way that might change things. The Future of Reformed Apologetics gathers nine essays from the eponymous 2023 conference, and addresses the state and future of the Reformed apologetic that Van Til developed. In this first episode of our podcast companion series, Brandon McLean Smith and K. Scott Oliphint reflect on the conclusion of Scott's lecture titled "The Sensus Divinitatis." Visit Westminster Seminary Press's website and find out more about the book The Future of Reformed Apologetics, which contains the...
2024-05-3022 min
The Westminster PodcastThe Future of Reformed Apologetics – TrailerCOMING SOON: Author and apologist K. Scott Oliphint joins host Brandon McLean Smith to discuss a new book, The Future of Reformed Apologetics. Addressing current debates and controversies within theological apologetics, Scott and Brandon review highlights from the eponymous 2023 conference at Westminster Theological Seminary and preview the thought provoking collection of essays from Scott, Vern Poythress, Christopher Watkin, James Anderson, Daniel Strange, Brian G. Mattson, David Owen Filson, and Nathan D. Shannon.
2024-05-0901 min
Presbyterian and Reformed TexasEducation should be contextualized with Kyle OliphintKyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children. Should we as Christians home school our kids or send them to private schools? Can Christians send their kids to public schools? Is there a one-size-fits-all answer?Kyle and Eric are married to public school teachers and each sent their child...
2024-02-2055 min
Cincy Reformed PodcastGod Cares for the Next GenerationIt is so comforting that God cares for the next generation, and they are in His mighty hands. Even when we fail, God is faithful to His covenant promises. But that doesn't mean we don't have a lot of work to do. Judges 2:10 recounts a sad story when "there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel." How could this happen? How could they forget about creation, Adam and Eve, Abraham, and the Exodus event? But it did happen. As yearly statistics warn of the religious decline...
2023-08-0226 min
Parker's PenséesEp. 235 - Cornelius Van Til's Transcendental Theory of Knowledge w/Dr. Scott OliphintIn episode 235 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to discuss his new edition of Cornelius Van Til's book "A Christian Theory of Knowledge." Dr. Oliphint has added many helpful notes for understanding the apologetic, epistemology, and theology of Van Til. In this episode I try to commend Van Til to an analytic audience by asking Dr. Oliphint some questions I've always had and some I think my audience has.
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2023-06-171h 33
The AfterwordCornelius Van Til: His Theology with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 7 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Theology. For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/...Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT
2023-04-2128 minThe AfterwordCornelius Van Til: His Mind with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 6 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Mind. For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/current-specials/products/a-christian-theory-of-knowledge-9781955859080?variant=42488672485576Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT
2023-04-1941 minThe AfterwordCornelius Van Til: The Man with Scott OliphintIn Season 3, Episode 5 of The Afterword, K. Scott Oliphint joins Jonny Gibson for a conversation about Cornelius Van Til: The Man. wtsbooks.com/afterwordThe Faithful Apologist: Rethinking the Role of Persuasion in Apologetics by K. Scott Oliphint -https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-faithful-apologist-rethinking-the-role-of-persuasion-in-apologetics-9780310590101?variant=41541275680968For more information on the most recent book from Westminster Seminary Press - A Christian Theory of Knowledge visit - https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/current-specials/products/a-christian-theory-of-knowledge-9781955859080?variant=42488672485576Music: CODE: LD-EP7SBSXOVWXBT
2023-04-1734 min
Unbelievable?Classic Replay: Presuppositional vs natural theology
Two different approaches to apologetics were debated in this classic show from the archives. K Scott Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics & Systematic Theology at Westminater Theological Seminary, PA. Kurt Jaros is the founder of www.realclearapologetics.com
Scott believes that the best apologetic method is to assume that Christianity is true and show why a non-Christian is suppressing that truth. Atheists presuppose the existence of God even to argue against Him. This approach is called presuppositional or covanental apologetics.
Kurt Jaros believes that method is flawed and argues for the primacy of...
2023-02-281h 07
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Join Nick & Peter of the Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast as they continue Season 5, Reformed Apologetics, with an overview of what Apologetics is and an...
2023-02-201h 12
The Natural TheologianNature Destroyed: The Doctrine of Total DepravityDuring my first semester at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. K. Scott Oliphint offered a course on the philosophy of Alvin Plantinga. Having just studied Plantinga’s Warrant and Christian Belief in some detail in my capstone epistemology course at Wheaton College - and over my honeymoon, just some light reading - I signed up.Joel Carini is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.While my sympathies weren’t exactly for Plantinga himself, I found myself as the lone defender of P...
2023-01-3116 min
Revealed ApologeticsInterview with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint: Presuppositional Apologetics & PersuasionIn this episode, Eli interviews K. Scott Oliphint of Westminster Theological Seminary on the topic of Presuppositional Apologetics and Persuasion. We cover a whole host of other topics as well.
2022-03-051h 34
Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.The Faithful Apologist by K. Scott OliphintPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/230807to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Faithful Apologist
Author: K. Scott Oliphint
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Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 02-22-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Evangelism
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For many Christians who've tried their hands at evangelism or have had to defend their faith, it can feel like doing PR work for God—limiting ourselves to a series of strategies and tactics. In The Faithful Apologist, Scott Oliphint provides a foundation for Christians to explain their faith in a welcoming manner that avoids any burden to "sell" Christianity to...
2022-02-228h 40
Rooted In RevelationScott Oliphint- Issues in Theology ProperCheck out another episode where Dr. Oliphint helps us understand what theology proper is and issues related to this particular topic. hope you enjoy!
2022-01-191h 03
Apologetics.com Radio ShowCovenental ApologeticsIn this show, we discuss the topic of Covenantal Apologetics and its relationship to both believers and unbelievers. Covenantal apologetics seeks to bring Van Til’s presuppositional methodology into a more accessible and practical context. Join Jason Gallagher and special guest Grant Spear as they survey Dr. Scott Oliphint’s book “Covenantal Apologetics” and interact with a caller regarding Covenantal Apologetics relationship to the Trinity.
2021-11-2457 min
Rooted In RevelationDr. Scott Oliphint Van Til And Covenantal ApologeticsThere are a lot of giants in the faith that we look up to here at Rooted in Revelation; however, Scott Oliphint holds a special place among them. If you are unfamiliar with Dr. Oliphint, he is an author and professor at Westminster Philly who had the unique benefit of personally knowing and walking with the father of Presuppositional Apologetics, Cornelius Van Til. Scott talks with us about how he came to faith, about Van Til's life (including a story that you may only hear on this podcast), and about some of the recent goings-on in his own life. It...
2021-08-132h 17
The Reformanda Initiative33. Faith and Reason (Vatican File 185)In this episode we discuss Dr. De Chirico's next Vatican File, #185, which will provide an evangelical analysis of the late Pope John Paul II's important encyclical letter, Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason) and help evangelicals better understand how to think through the relationship between faith and reason.Episode ResourcesPapale Encyclical Fides et RatioReasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology, Dr. Scott OliphintSupport the show
2021-02-2644 min
TGC Q&AWhy Must We Believe the Bible Is Divinely Inspired?In this episode of TGC Q&A, Rico Tice and Scott Oliphint discuss the question, “Why must we believe the Bible is divinely inspired?” They address:It’s not just great literature (:28)When God’s authority is questioned (:43)Believing inconvenient truth (3:22)A question of the will (5:32)How it affects our evangelistic methodology (6:06)Explore more from TGC on this topic:Scripture as Divine RevelationThe Divine Inspiration of Holy Scripture
2021-02-1308 min
Blue Collar BereansReformation Celebration: Part 2In the Blue Collar Bereans' Reformation Celebration, Nate and Scott discuss the differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics and why it matters. In part two they wrap up their discussion on the foundational issue of authority, and get into why the difference in authority matters, and the Bible's teaching on the Gospel, and specifically justification by faith alone.
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Reminder to like our FB page, email us, review/rate us - 1:04;
Jumping back in where we left off - 2:10;
Review from last time - 2:18;
What does Jesus think a...
2020-10-2840 minTGC Q&AWhat Would Be Different Without Christ's Resurrection?In this episode of TGC Q&A, Rico Tice and Scott Oliphint discuss how the world would be different if Christ had not risen. They address:The hope of the resurrection (:32)The certainty of hope because of the resurrection (2:16)The resurrection as a warning (5:05)The resurrection as a basis for judgment (6:56)Explore more from TGC on this topic:Neglecting the ResurrectionThe ResurrectionThis episode of TGC Q&A is sponsored by WinShape Marriage. Their passion is to create experiences that transform your relationship with your spouse and with the Lord. T...
2020-09-3007 min
TGC PodcastKnowing the God of Our DoctrinesThe Gospel Coalition hosted a breakout panel titled “The Priority of Scripture in Our Doctrine of God” with John Currie, David Garner, Jonny Gibson, and Scott Oliphint at the 2019 National Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The panel described the role of the Bible in our understanding of the Doctrine of God as formative, doxological, and pastoral. Scripture informs us from the very beginning of who God is, drives us to respond to God in unfettered worship, and equips God’s people for the work of ministry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
2020-09-0443 min
Pavcast SGPavcast SG 10 - ApologéticaPrimeiro episódio da segunda temporada onde exploraremos o livro "Por que você acredita?" do autor K. Scott Oliphint
2020-07-1131 min
The Time & PlaceDr. K Scott Oliphint and Covenantal ApologeticsIn this very special episode, Abbie and Solomon are joined by Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Oliphint joins us to discuss covenantal apologetics, why we should drop our presuppositions from our titles, his problem with the formal debate format, and his own history with evangelism. You wont want to miss this very special podcast exclusive.
2020-06-1144 min
Worldview Legacy | The Think InstituteWhy is Presuppositional Apologetics Best? | What Are The Biggest Threats To Apologetics Now? | The Sons of Thunder interview Eli Ayala (109)Elias Ayala (M.Div, M.A., Theological Studies from Liberty Baptist Theo. Sem.) is a Christian apologist and founder of Revealed Apologetics. On his YouTube channel he has interviewed great minds like Dr. James R. White and Scott Oliphint. Today he joins the Sons of Thunder to discuss his work in defending the Christian message, his story of how a skeptical professor challenged his faith, why presuppositional apologetics is the best way to defend the faith, and the biggest threats and issues facing Christian apologists today.
Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/articles/captivating-discussion-eli-ayala-of-revealed-apologetics-why-presup-biggest-threats-to-apologetics.
2020-04-231h 07Revealed Apologetics(Covenantal Apologetics) with Scott Oliphint & Eli AyalaIn this episode Eli Ayala interviews Dr. Scott Oliphint on the topic of presuppositional apologetics.
2020-04-141h 27
The Nerdy Apologist PodcastT4D Discussions with Dr. K. Scott OliphintThis week we had the opportunity to talk with Westminster Theological Seminary's Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology, Dr. K. Scott Oliphint. Dr. Oliphint is an expert on what he calls "Covenantal Apologetics", also known as presuppositional apologetics. He helps us understand this branch of Christian apologetics and how we can utilize it when we speak with our unbelieving family, friends, and co-workers.
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2020-03-2548 min
Reformed ForumAll That Is in God James Dolezal discusses his book All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism (Reformation Heritage Books, 2017). Dr. Dolezal serves as associate professor in the school of divinity at Cairn University in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In this conversation, and the book that guides it, Dolezal addresses the doctrines of classical theism as well as contemporary models of theology proper, which reject, compromise, or otherwise diminish the classical formulations. Interacting with primary sources from theologians such as Bruce Ware, John Frame, and K. Scott Oliphint, Dolezal charitably offers...
2020-03-201h 56
Halting Toward ZionTrinity (part 2)Click here for episode transcript: https://bit.ly/2VWAleL-htz-5
The core of most Trinitarian heresies is subordinationism: in some way they deny that the Son and the Holy Spirit are “of one substance, equal in power and glory” with the Father. In this episode, we explore the effects subordinational thinking has on our knowledge of God, as well as on the shape of a civilization. We also discuss the origins of the doctrine of the Trinity in the Bible.
This Episode Features: The Return of Mr. Potato Head; Court Martials, the Nuremberg Trials, and Watergate; the...
2020-02-0348 min
Think TheismAbstract Objects & God w/ Jared OliphintJared Oliphint, Ph.D. student in the Texas A&M Philosophy Dept., joins us for a fun conversation about abstract objects and how it relates to theism. The problem is motivated by an inconsistent triad of propositions, formulated by Greg Welty:
Abstract objects (AOs) exist.
If AOs exist, they are dependent on God.
If AOs exist, they are independent of God.
Referenced resources include:
Beyond the Control of God?: Six Views on The Problem of God and Abstract Objects by Paul Gould (ed.) including contributors William Lane Craig, Keith Yandell, Richard Brian Davis, Greg Welty, Scott...
2019-10-1400 min
The Glory-Cloud Podcast126 - God, Heaven & Har Magedon Ch. 2 - Alpha-Radiation: The Creation of HeavenWe’re treading in deep water this week. First, Kline talks about the physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the initial creation of the invisible heavens. Kline calls that physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit “endoxation.” Next, we talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in the incarnation, and the relationship between the persons of the Trinity. Finally, we distinguish what Kline is saying from what Scott Oliphint is saying. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) God, Heaven & Har Magedon by...
2019-06-2144 minThe Glory-Cloud Podcast126 - God, Heaven & Har Magedon Ch. 2 - Alpha-Radiation: The Creation of HeavenWe’re treading in deep water this week. First, Kline talks about the physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit in the initial creation of the invisible heavens. Kline calls that physical manifestation of the Holy Spirit “endoxation.” Next, we talk about the Holy Spirit’s role in the incarnation, and the relationship between the persons of the Trinity. Finally, we distinguish what Kline is saying from what Scott Oliphint is saying. Show Notes: Give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! (Click “View in iTunes” and “Ratings and Reviews”) God, Heaven & Har Magedon by...
2019-06-2144 min
Special EditionCovenantal, Not ClassicalThe Reformation of Apologetics, Session #2 Reformed Forum 2017 Theology Conference Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) Download the handouts.
Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2017-10-181h 18
K. Scott OliphintCovenantal, Not ClassicalThe Reformation of Apologetics, Session #2 Reformed Forum 2017 Theology Conference Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) Download the handouts. Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2017-10-181h 18Special EditionThe Problem of Thomistic Foundations for ApologeticsThe Reformation of Apologetics, Session #1 Reformed Forum 2017 Theology Conference Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) Download the handouts.
Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2017-10-161h 10K. Scott OliphintThe Problem of Thomistic Foundations for ApologeticsThe Reformation of Apologetics, Session #1 Reformed Forum 2017 Theology Conference Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) Download the handouts. Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2017-10-161h 10K. Scott OliphintThe Majesty of MysteryK. Scott Oliphint speaks about the incomprehensibility of God as detailed in his book, The Majesty of Mystery: Celebrating the Glory of an Incomprehensible God (Lexham Press). As creatures, we will never and can never comprehend fully God’s mysteries. Indeed, this must even be an epistemological and methodological starting point. Standing upon this biblically-based notion of mystery, Dr. […]
2017-03-2459 min
Apologia RadioAR #199 – Don’t Miss: Incredible Evangelism Stories
This episode of Apologia Radio is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your soul! We talk about our recent trip to Kauai and share some of the incredible things that God is doing (as well as some hilarious stories). We also have a very special guest join us in the studio: John Barros! John is one of our heroes. He has served God, faithfully, outside of Orlando Women’s Center, bringing the Gospel and offering help to women considering abortion. His ministry has saved thousands of children from death. You simply must hear these stories. There ar...
2017-02-161h 10
Trinitiespodcast 163 – Dr. K. Scott Oliphint on How Christianity Trumps Philosophy
Does Christianity trump Philosophy? This is one way of putting Dr. K. Scott Oliphint’s covenantal perspective on the two. In this new interview we discuss his contributions to Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy (kindle). Topics include:
his disagreements with his Christian interlocutors Dr. Timothy McGrew and Dr. Paul Moser
the concept of theological principia
his views on natural theology and on the correct interpretation of Romans 1
his understanding of the Trinity
his views on mysteries, and his problem with Dr. Graham Oppy‘s mysterious physical necessary being
his understanding of how possibility, necessity, and impo...
2016-12-1200 min
The Reformed PubcastEpisode 136: The Authority of Scripture with Scott OliphintOn tap this week: Scott Oliphint joins us to explain Sola Scriptura and the self-authenticating nature of Scripture. This week’s partner: Missional Wear
2016-09-191h 11
Why Do You Believe?Reformed, Romanist, or Rumor? A Response to Dr. Scott Oliphint Recently Dr. Scott Oliphint misrepresented Southern Evangelical Seminary in a talk given at ReformCon2016. Academic Dean for SES, Dr. J. Thomas Bridges, is interviewed and clarifies the misunderstandings in Dr. Oliphint's talk and gives a clear description of the actual philosophical and theological convictions held by SES and its faculty.
2016-06-0900 min
Theology on the GoConfession and Apologetics PodcastThis week on Theology on the Go, our host, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by the Rev. Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, for a discussion on Confession and Apologetics. Dr. Oliphint’s academic interests include Cornelius Van Til’s apologetics, the relationship between Christian apologetics and philosophy, and the doctrine of God. Over the next several weeks, Theology on the Go will focus various topics related to what it means to be a confessional Christian. Today we invite you to grab a cup of coffee, sit down with Dr. Master and Dr. Oli...
2016-05-0220 minK. Scott OliphintChristian-Theistic EvidencesK. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, explains the role of evidences in a Reformed apologetic by turning to Cornelius Van Til’s book Christian-Theistic Evidences. Dr. Oliphint provides a foreword and explanatory notes in this re-typeset syllabus, originally from Cornelius Van Til’s Christian Evidences class at Westminster Seminary. As he addresses […]
2016-03-181h 01Jared OliphintChristian-Theistic EvidencesK. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, explains the role of evidences in a Reformed apologetic by turning to Cornelius Van Til’s book Christian-Theistic Evidences. Dr. Oliphint provides a foreword and explanatory notes in this re-typeset syllabus, originally from Cornelius Van Til’s Christian Evidences class at Westminster Seminary. As he addresses […]
2016-03-181h 01
Reformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyVan Til’s Common Grace and the GospelToday we speak with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about Cornelius Van Til’s book Common Grace and the Gospel (P&R Publishing). Dr. Oliphint has annotated a new edition of Van Til’s important work. In the trajectory of other recently annotated volumes of Van Til, such as The Defense of the Faith and An Introduction to Systematic Theology,... Read More
2015-08-2100 minJared OliphintVan Til’s Common Grace and the GospelToday we speak with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about Cornelius Van Til’s book Common Grace and the Gospel (P&R Publishing). Dr. Oliphint has annotated a new edition of Van Til’s important work. In the trajectory of other recently annotated volumes of Van Til, such […]
2015-08-2153 minK. Scott OliphintVan Til’s Common Grace and the GospelToday we speak with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about Cornelius Van Til’s book Common Grace and the Gospel (P&R Publishing). Dr. Oliphint has annotated a new edition of Van Til’s important work. In the trajectory of other recently annotated volumes of Van Til, such […]
2015-08-2153 minTheology on the GoTheology on the Go: ApologeticsThis week on Theology on the Go, Dr. Jonathan Master is joined by Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary and author of several books. Dr. Oliphint stops by to talk with Jonathan about apologetics. Listen in as Jonathan and Scott discuss this important topic! Just for listening, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals would like to give you a free resource. An MP3 of Dr. James Boice's sermon entitled "The Bible's Power to Change Lives" is free to download. Go to ReformedResources.org to download your free MP3!Theology on the Go is a b...
2014-11-0313 minSpecial EditionTheological Principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the GospelDr. K. Scott Oliphint explains three key theological principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the Gospel. Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of the Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJF0CkuHbrY Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2014-10-2051 minSpecial EditionTheological Principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the GospelDr. K. Scott Oliphint explains three key theological principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the Gospel.
Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of the Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJF0CkuHbrY
Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2014-10-2051 minK. Scott OliphintTheological Principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the GospelDr. K. Scott Oliphint explains three key theological principles from Van Til’s Common Grace and the Gospel. Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of the Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJF0CkuHbrY Participants: K. Scott Oliphint
2014-10-2051 minSpecial EditionThe Aseity of the SonDr. K. Scott Oliphint examines the Reformed tradition’s understanding of the Son as a se. In his assessment, much of the tradition relies upon unsatisfactory formulations offered by Thomas Aquinas. Oliphint encourages Reformed theologians to “tear away the tares of Thomism” in this first plenary address at Reformed Forum’s 2014 Theology Conference. Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of […]
2014-10-1451 minSpecial EditionThe Aseity of the SonDr. K. Scott Oliphint examines the Reformed tradition’s understanding of the Son as a se. In his assessment, much of the tradition relies upon unsatisfactory formulations offered by Thomas Aquinas. Oliphint encourages Reformed theologians to “tear away the tares of Thomism” in this first plenary address at Reformed Forum’s 2014 Theology Conference. Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of […]
2014-10-1451 minK. Scott OliphintThe Aseity of the SonDr. K. Scott Oliphint examines the Reformed tradition’s understanding of the Son as a se. In his assessment, much of the tradition relies upon unsatisfactory formulations offered by Thomas Aquinas. Oliphint encourages Reformed theologians to “tear away the tares of Thomism” in this first plenary address at Reformed Forum’s 2014 Theology Conference. Unedited and Unprocessed Recording of […]
2014-10-1451 minUnbelievable?Presuppositional vs Natural Theology - K Scott Oliphint & Kurt Jaros - Unbelievable?
Two different approaches to apologetics are debated on the show. K Scott Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics & Systematic Theology at Westminater Theological Seminary, PA. Kurt Jaros is the founder of www.realclearapologetics.com
Scott believes that the best apologetic method is to assume that Christianity is true and show why a non-Christian is suppressing that truth. Atheists presuppose the existence of God even to argue against Him. This approach is called presuppositional or covanental apologetics.
Kurt Jaros believes that method is flawed and argues for the primacy of Natural Theology (or evidential apologetics) in presenting...
2014-06-231h 20Special EditionState of the Forum, March 27, 2014Camden Bucey and Jared Oliphint discuss the possibility of a Reformed Forum conference, October 10–11, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. As it stands, the conference would be titled The Sons of God and would feature K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, and several Reformed Forum regulars. To make this idea a reality, we need your help. Please offer […]
2014-03-2722 minSpecial EditionState of the Forum, March 27, 2014Camden Bucey and Jared Oliphint discuss the possibility of a Reformed Forum conference, October 10–11, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. As it stands, the conference would be titled The Sons of God and would feature K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, and several Reformed Forum regulars. To make this idea a reality, we need your help. Please offer […]
2014-03-2722 minJared OliphintState of the Forum, March 27, 2014Camden Bucey and Jared Oliphint discuss the possibility of a Reformed Forum conference, October 10–11, 2014 in Grayslake, IL. As it stands, the conference would be titled The Sons of God and would feature K. Scott Oliphint, Lane G. Tipton, and several Reformed Forum regulars. To make this idea a reality, we need your help. Please offer […]
2014-03-2722 minK. Scott Oliphint[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2014-03-2624 min
Reformed Media Review[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2014-03-2600 minJared Oliphint[Review] Logos Reformed Base PackageK. Scott Oliphint, Jared Oliphint, and Camden Bucey review the Logos Reformed Base Package. List of resources in Platinum package. Previous post on the package from Jared Oliphint. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2014-03-2624 minK. Scott OliphintCovenantal Apologetics (ETS 2013)K. Scott Oliphint gives an address at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society on November 19, 2013. Dr. Oliphint speaks about covenantal apologetics, a Reformed approach to apologetics indebted to Cornelius Van Til. Dr. Oliphint previously joined us on Christ the Center to speak about his book on the subject titled, Covenantal Apologetics: Principles and Practice […]
2014-01-1543 minCarlton WynneHighlights from 2013We begin the New Year with a look at some of our best clips from 2013. Listen to the full episodes of the clips we’ve chosen to include by using the following links:
Ep. 265 – Gospels Harmonization with Vern Poythress
Ep. 267 – The Reorganization of Old Princeton with Darryl G. Hart
Ep. 268 – Regeneration and Redemption-History with Scott Wright
Ep. 270 – Calvin’s Company of Pastors with Scott Manetsch
Ep. 273 – Francis Schaeffer’s Spirituality with William Edgar
Ep. 274 – The Plan of Salvation with Lane Tipton
Ep. 277 – What Every Christian Needs to Know about the Qu’ran with James White
Ep. 281 – The Polemical Theology of the Old Test...
2014-01-031h 17K. Scott OliphintThe Aseity of the SonScott Oliphint speaks about the aseity of the Son of God, following up on a review of Brannon Ellis’ book Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son. The thesis of the book, which Dr. Oliphint takes up, is that Calvin’s teaching on the Son’s aseity was a way of maintaining orthodoxy but also of […]
2013-08-2358 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyThe Aseity of the SonScott Oliphint speaks about the aseity of the Son of God, following up on a review of Brannon Ellis’ book Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son. The thesis of the book, which Dr. Oliphint takes up, is that Calvin’s teaching on the Son’s aseity was a way of maintaining orthodoxy but also of advancing and clarifying orthodoxy. The question was, if God the Son is “God of God,”... Read More
2013-08-2300 minK. Scott OliphintCovenantal ApologeticsDr. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss his recent book, Covenantal Apologetics. Oliphint’s forthcoming book is an accessible treatment of Van Tilian presuppositional apologetics, the fruit of years of teaching apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. We discuss with Dr. Oliphint the significance of the book’s title, namely, that the covenantal theology […]
2013-07-121h 11Reformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyCovenantal ApologeticsDr. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss his recent book, Covenantal Apologetics. Oliphint’s forthcoming book is an accessible treatment of Van Tilian presuppositional apologetics, the fruit of years of teaching apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. We discuss with Dr. Oliphint the significance of the book’s title, namely, that the covenantal theology of the Reformed confessions underlies a covenantal apologetic approach. Oliphint explains the “quicksand quotient,”... Read More
2013-07-1200 minK. Scott OliphintCalvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the SonDr. K. Scott Oliphint reviews Calvin, Classical Trinitarianism, and the Aseity of the Son by Brannon Ellis and published by Oxford University Press. In this excellent volume, Ellis investigates the various Reformation and post-Reformation responses to Calvin’s affirmation of the Son’s aseity (or essential self-existence). Listen as Dr. Oliphint, who wrote a more detailed review of […]
2013-07-0918 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyReasons for FaithK. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, speaks about the relationship of philosophy to theology. Dr. Oliphint has written Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology, and he takes us through a number of important sections in his book.
Related Articles by Dr. Oliphint
“Using Reason by Faith,” Westminster Theological Journal,... Read More
2013-01-1800 minK. Scott OliphintReasons for FaithK. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, speaks about the relationship of philosophy to theology. Dr. Oliphint has written Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology, and he takes us through a number of important sections in his book. Related Articles by Dr. Oliphint “Using Reason by Faith,” […]
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Apologetics 315 PodcastK. Scott Oliphint InterviewToday's interview is with K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is author of a number of books, including God With Us: Divine Condescention and the Attributes of God, and Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology. He talks about his background and influences, Christian Apologetics Past & Present: A Primary Source Reader, presuppositional apologetics, the work of Cornelius Van Til, "covenantal apologetics," the practical application of presuppositionalism, common ground, common misconceptions of presuppositionalism, recommended reading, advice, and much more.Enjoy.
2012-10-071h 18Reformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyNature and ScriptureIn 1946, the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary published a symposium on the doctrine of Scipture titled The Infallible Word. Cornelius Van Til’s contribution, an essay titled “Nature and Scripture,” is an important work describing the relationship of general and special revelation. In this episode, Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster, expounds on this essay and connects it to contemporary issues in philosophy and theological methodology.... Read More
2012-08-0300 minK. Scott OliphintNature and ScriptureIn 1946, the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary published a symposium on the doctrine of Scipture titled The Infallible Word. Cornelius Van Til’s contribution, an essay titled “Nature and Scripture,” is an important work describing the relationship of general and special revelation. In this episode, Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at […]
2012-08-031h 32K. Scott OliphintEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture. Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2012-03-2712 minPhilosophy for TheologiansEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture.
Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2012-03-2712 minPhilosophy for TheologiansEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture. Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2012-03-2712 minPhilosophy for TheologiansEngaging Philosophy as a ChristianJared Oliphint sits down with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint to speak about how Christians should approach the subject of philosophy. They speak about the necessity of the Christian position, the questions asked and answers offered by secular philosophers, and the worldviews communicated in popular culture.
Participants: Jared Oliphint, K. Scott Oliphint
2012-03-2712 minK. Scott OliphintApologetics and CounselingFollowing Christ the Center episode 205, we kept the recording running and spoke with Dr. K. Scott Oliphint about counseling, apologetics, and the doctrine of God. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Oliphint and the panelists reference CCEF, the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, in Glenside, PA. Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack, K. Scott Oliphint
2012-02-1511 minK. Scott OliphintGod… With UsDr. K. Scott Oliphint speaks about the doctrine of God and his book God with Us: Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. In this episode, he entertains several general questions about the doctrine of God before moving to […]
2011-12-0252 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyGod… With UsDr. K. Scott Oliphint speaks about the doctrine of God and his book God with Us: Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, PA. In this episode, he entertains several general questions about the doctrine of God before moving to a more pointed discussion of how an infinite, eternal, and immutable God can create and then relate to that creation.... Read More
2011-12-0200 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyThe Clark/Van Til ControversyK. Scott Oliphint explores the issue of divine and human knowledge as it relates to the Clark/Van Til controversy. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary and is the author of several books on apologetics including Reasons for Faith and The Battle Belongs to the Lord.
Participants: Camden Bucey, Jared Oliphint, K. Scott OliphintChrist the Center focuses on Reformed Christian theology.... Read More
2011-02-2500 minK. Scott OliphintThe Clark/Van Til ControversyK. Scott Oliphint explores the issue of divine and human knowledge as it relates to the Clark/Van Til controversy. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary and is the author of several books on apologetics including Reasons for Faith and The Battle Belongs to the Lord. Participants: Camden Bucey, […]
2011-02-2556 minHistoria EcclesiasticaAre All Van Tilians Equal?In this brief episode, Camden Bucey discusses the Van Tilian interpretive tradition. Cornelius Van Til was an influential figure in the development of a distinctively Reformed apologetic. Camden Bucey discusses the issue of divergences in the Van Tilian interpretive tradition. In drawing out the insights of Greg Bahnsen, John Frame, Scott Oliphint, and Lane Tipton, Bucey provides a brief look into the current landscape of Van Tilian apologetics.
Books on Van Tilian apologetics
Cornelius Van Til, The Defense of the Faith, 4th ed., edited and annotated by K. Scott Oliphint
Cornelius Van Til with extended annotations by...
2011-02-2207 minJames DolezalNatural Theology and the Immediate Knowledge of GodThe idea of natural theology has been much debated. One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology. Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act […]
2010-11-0804 minReformed Forum ExpressNatural Theology and the Immediate Knowledge of GodThe idea of natural theology has been much debated. One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology. Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act […]
2010-11-0804 minJames DolezalNatural TheologyThe idea of natural theology has been much debated. One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology. Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act […]
2010-09-1754 minK. Scott OliphintNatural TheologyThe idea of natural theology has been much debated. One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology. K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology. Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act […]
2010-09-1754 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyNatural TheologyThe idea of natural theology has been much debated. One’s understanding regarding the project of natural theology will inevitably impact substantially one’s apologetic methodology and epistemology.
K. Scott Oliphint and James Dolezal visit the Reformed Forum studio to discuss natural theology. Michael Sudduth’s book The Reformed Objection to Natural Theology (Burlington: Ashgate, 2009) will act as the foil of the discussion. The book is in the Ashgate “Philosophy of Religion” series edited by Paul Helm and Linda Zagzebski.... Read More
2010-09-1700 minK. Scott OliphintApologetics and Systematic Theology in the Thought of Van TilThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith . Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert […]
2010-08-3004 minJames DolezalApologetics and Systematic Theology in the Thought of Van TilThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith . Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert […]
2010-08-3004 minReformed Forum ExpressApologetics and Systematic Theology in the Thought of Van TilThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith . Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert […]
2010-08-3004 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyChristian Essentialism
K. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss God's attributes. Understanding God as He is related to creation is no doubt a complicated task. Traditionally, theologians have spoken ... Related posts:Apologetics and Doctrine of Scripture, Part 1 of 3
The Attributes of God
Apologetics and Doctrine of Scripture, Part 2 of 3
2010-05-0847 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyThe Defense of the Faith
The Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til ... Related posts:Preliminary Issues Regarding the Attributes of God
Cornelius Van Til: A Life
Van Til and Barth
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Westminster_VideosCalvin 500 - OliphintDr. K. Scott Oliphint talks about John Calvin's influence in his life
2010-04-0506 minK. Scott OliphintChristian EssentialismK. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss God’s attributes. Understanding God as He is related to creation is no doubt a complicated task. Traditionally, theologians have spoken of God’s attributes using the communicable/incommunicable distinction. While this remains a helpful distinction, Oliphint presents another distinction more closely tied to covenantal theology. Dr. Oliphint […]
2009-11-2048 minReformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyChristian EssentialismK. Scott Oliphint returns to Christ the Center to discuss God’s attributes. Understanding God as He is related to creation is no doubt a complicated task. Traditionally, theologians have spoken of God’s attributes using the communicable/incommunicable distinction. While this remains a helpful distinction, Oliphint presents another distinction more closely tied to covenantal theology. Dr. Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westmister Theological Seminary and is the author of Reasons for Faith: Philosophy in the Service of Theology.... Read More
2009-11-2000 minJames DolezalThe Defense of the FaithThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of the fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith. Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on […]
2008-09-261h 04K. Scott OliphintThe Defense of the FaithThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of the fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith. Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on […]
2008-09-261h 04Reformed Forum: Westminster Theological Seminary FacultyThe Defense of the FaithThe Christ the Center panelists engage Dr. K. Scott Oliphint, professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, in a wide-ranging discussion about Cornelius Van Til and the recent publication of th fourth edition of his The Defense of the Faith . Dr. Oliphint, who is arguably the most authoritative expert on Van Til, shares about the historical context which gave rise to this book, including disputes with individuals connected with Calvin College,... Read More
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