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Centuries and Saints

by Scott Matson

Understanding the history of our faith is of the utmost importance, as we can’t really know where we’re going without knowing where we’ve been. Tune in weekly to Centuries and Saints, for a brief look at the people, places, and theology that make up the story of the Christian Church.

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Episodes

  1. Women in Luke's Gospel: Mary, Elizabeth, Anna

    In this episode, we're looking at Mary, Elizabeth, and Anna - three of the women in Luke's Gospel. We'll see how they point us to Jesus and teach us what it looks like to live lives in the fear of Him. I preached this sermon at my home church, Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, on April 24, 2022.

  2. Everyday Disciples: Praying

    In this episode, we're looking at the spiritual practice of prayer from the Way of Jesus. I preached this sermon at my home church, Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, in January of 2022.

  3. Amos: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    In the book of Amos, God's passion for justice is revealed and His people are commanded to repent. In this episode, we look at God's Word to us through the prophet Amos. We will see how ultimately, Jesus and the Gospel are revealed in this short but powerful book.

  4. Song of Songs: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    Song of Songs is one of the most beautiful and most misunderstood books in the Bible. Considered part of Israel's Wisdom Literature, the book is a microcosm of the grand story of Scripture - the love of God for His people.

  5. Book of Job: The Story of God's Unfailing Love

    The book of Job wrestles with questions regarding God's sovereignty, His goodness in times of tragedy, the "problem" of evil, God's wisdom and justice, and more. In this sermon I preached at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church on June 20, 2021, we take a deep dive into the book.

  6. Hope for Troubled Times

    In this sermon I preached at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian on 12/27/2020, we look at God's word to His people in Jeremiah 29:4-11. God's message to the people of Judah while in exile has great relevance for His Church today during this time of chaos and difficulty in society.

  7. History of Holy Saturday

    In this final episode of Holy Week, we look at the history and theology behind Holy (Silent) Saturday. What happened on this day and what does it mean for the Church?

  8. History of Maundy Thursday

    On this episode we're looking at the history of Maundy Thursday, the theology underlying this special day, and the origins of that strange word "Maundy." Join us and spread the word!

  9. History of Holy Week

    In this special episode, I, along with my good friend and former co-worker Colin Redmond, take a look at the history behind "Holy Week" and what we can learn from the Church's rich history.

  10. Habits of Grace - Prayer

    In this episode, my wife Meridith and I cover the topic of prayer as a spiritual discipline, using the book "Habits of Grace" by David Mathis (Crossway) as our template. We co-preached this sermon at the Convergence service at our church, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian - www.thekirk.com - in…

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  11. The Attributes of God - Conclusion

    Our final episode of season 2! We conclude our theological/biblical study of God's attributes and look forward to season 3.

  12. The Attributes of God - Sovereignty

    Tune in as we discuss God's sovereignty on the second-to-last episode of Season 2! Closing out 2019 with a reminder that God is in control is a comforting way to end this year (and decade!) and transition to the new ones. Spread the word and be blessed.

  13. The Attributes of God - Justice

    As we near the end of season 2, we take time this week to look at God's attribute of justice. We examine it from both a theological perspective (that God is just) and an ethical perspective (that God loves justice and expects His people to practice it) this week. Join us!

  14. The Attributes of God - Light, Incomparability, and Inscrutability

    This week we're looking at God's majesty, manifested in His light and the depths of His wisdom. As finite humans, we can't hope to grasp His ways. But, God invites us to trust His wisdom and walk with Him by faith!

  15. The Attributes of God - Wrath, Part 2

    This week we're wrapping our look at God's wrath, exploring it from biblical and theological perspectives. This is one of God's attributes that people tend to be uncomfortable discussing, but it is actually an extension of His love and justice!

  16. The Attributes of God - Wrath, Part 1

    This week we're looking at God's wrath. Join us as we discuss this issue theologically and biblically, and dispel some misconceptions common in the Church.

  17. The Attributes of God - Omnipotence

    We wrap up our look at the final "Omni" of God's attributes - His all-powerfulness. God's infinite, unlimited power should bring great comfort to believers. Join us as we examine this doctrine biblically and theologically.

  18. The Attributes of God - Omniscience

    We're continuing our look at God's "Omnis" on season 2! Join us for this episode as we look at God's attribute of Omniscience, which means He is all-knowing. This doctrine brings comfort and hope to the heart and mind of every believer.

  19. The Attributes of God - Omnipresence

    On this episode, we begin the first of a 3-part mini-series on the "omnis" of God. Omnia is a Latin word meaning "all." These omnis speak to us of God's attributes, and this week we see how God is "everywhere present." This truth carries with it profound theological and pastoral truths!

  20. The Attributes of God - Faithfulness, Part 2

    This week we wrap up our look at God's faithfulness. His covenant-faithfulness is directly tied in with His name and His acts in history. Join us and spread the word!

  21. The Attributes of God - Faithfulness, Part 1

    Join us for this episode as we begin looking at God's faithfulness. We see this theme running all through Scripture, as God first revealed His covenant-keeping Name, I AM, to Moses in Exodus 3. God's faithfulness is directly tied in to His eternal character.

  22. The Attributes of God - Lordship

    One of the primary themes running all through the Bible is that God is Lord over all. Join us for this episode as we examine this attribute of His!

  23. The Attributes of God - Love, Part 3

    In this episode, we conclude our look at the attribute of God's love. His love is different, and far better, than our culture's definition of love. Join us and spread the word!

  24. The Attributes of God - Love, Part 2

    Tune in as we continue our look at God's attribute of love. What did the Apostle John mean when he wrote that "God is love?" We're exploring that question!

  25. The Attributes of God - Love, Part 1

    Join us as we begin our look at God's love, one of His most well-known and celebrated attributes. But what does true, biblical love actually look like? Tune in to find out!

  26. The Attributes of God - Aseity

    We continue our look at the attributes of God by looking at His aseity. What does this Latin word mean and why does it matter? Tune in to find out!

  27. The Attributes of God - Holiness, Part 3

    On this episode we conclude our look at God's holiness. As Dr. R.C. Sproul once said, "The holiness of God affects every aspect of our lives." Indeed it does! Join us as we finish up this mini-series.

  28. The Attributes of God - Holiness, Part 2

    In this episode, we continue our look at the holiness of God. God's holiness is His only attribute which is taken to the superlative degree in Scripture - therefore, it is of the utmost importance!

  29. The Attributes of God - Holiness, Part 1

    In this episode we begin looking at the only attribute of God listed in Scripture to the "superlative" degree - His holiness. The first of a three-part mini-series on God's holiness.

  30. The Attributes of God - Introduction

    Welcome to season 2! On this episode we begin our in-depth study of God's attributes.

  31. Galatians 4

    We finish up Galatians 3 and look at Paul's exhortations to the churches in Galatia in chapter 4.

  32. Galatians 3

    In this sermon from Galatians 3, we look at Paul's themes of justification apart from Torah-observance and his brilliant way of using the Old Testament to prove that righteousness comes by faith.

  33. Deep Rest

    In a sermon I preached at Applegate Christian Fellowship in April of 2017, we look at what Scripture says about the Sabbath-rest we have in Christ.

  34. The Big Ten

    On this episode we're looking at three of the 10 Commandments. God's Law is beautiful and perfect, providing a mirror to the condition of our souls - from a sermon I preached at Applegate Christian Fellowship back in March of 2017.

  35. The Parable of the Rich Fool

    On this episode we look at the parable Jesus told about the rich fool, and we see how it still speaks powerfully to us today! I preached this sermon at Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK, at our Sunday evening Convergence service on April 7, 2019.

  36. Community and Conclusion - Patristics, Part 10

    On this episode we wrap up our look at the Patristic Age of the Church, discuss the primary characteristic which defined the early Church (community), and look forward.

  37. St. Jerome and the Vulgate - Patristics, Part 9

    In this episode, we look at early Latin Church Father St. Jerome and his impact on the Church. His translation of the Bible, the Vulgate, remains the Roman Catholic Church’s official translation to this day!

  38. St. Augustine - Patristics, Part 8

    In this episode, we go back in time to the 4th and 5th centuries to break bread with St. Augustine, theologian and Church Father extraordinaire!

  39. Monasticism - Patristics, Part 7

    In this episode we're looking at monasticism, a spiritual movement of devotion and asceticism which began in the 3rd century.

  40. Church Councils - Patristics, Part 6

    On this episode, we take a look at the four main ecumenical Church Councils of the Patristic Age: Nicea, Constantinople, Ephesus, and Chalcedon

  41. Athanasius, Contra Mundum - Patristics, Part 5

    In this episode, we look at the life and work of St. Athanasius, and how he stood "against the world."

  42. Tertullian - Patristics, Part 4

    “What Does Athens Have to Do with Jerusalem?” In this episode, we look at Tertullian, ancient Latin Father and champion of orthodoxy.

  43. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna - Patristics, Part 3

    In this episode we're taking a look at Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna and early-Church martyr.

  44. Persecution and the Roman Empire - Patristics, Part 2

    In this episode, we study some of the reasons that the Roman Empire persecuted the early Church.

  45. Patristics, Part 1

    In this episode, we begin our look at the Patristic era of the Church.

  46. Introduction and Welcome

    Welcome to the podcast! We kick things off with a brief intro.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Understanding the history of our faith is of the utmost importance, as we can’t really know where we’re going without knowing where we’ve been. Tune in weekly to Centuries and Saints, for a brief look at the people, places, and theology that make up the story of the Christian Church.

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Scott Matson

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Understanding the history of our faith is of the utmost importance, as we can’t really know where we’re going without knowing where we’ve been. Tune in weekly to Centuries and Saints, for a brief look at the people, places, and theology that make up the story of the Christian Church.

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