The Oklahoma Covenanters

In this episode, we interview Dr. Bob Cara. Dr Cara is Professor of New Testament and Provost of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He is also an ordained minister in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. We pick Dr. Cara's brain about all things covenant theology in the Epistle to the Hebrews.You can find resources from Dr Bob Cara here:https://rts.edu/people/dr-robert-j-cara/You can purchase his wonderful Hebrews Commentary here: https://heritagebooks.org/products/hebrews-cara-a-mentor-commentary.htmlIf you'd like to find out more about our church: trinitynorman.comand youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityPresbyterianNormanIf you're close to Norman, OK, we'd warmly invite you to join us for weekly Lord's Day worship at 428 W. Lindsey St., Norman, OK 73071 in the "OU Wesley Building." If you have students attending OU or you are moving to the area, let us know and we'd be glad to greet you and show you around.You can email us at [email protected]

We can more fully comprehend the grace of God in Jesus Christ to sinners when we revisit the first pages of the story in Genesis 1-2. It was there when God created Adam and entered into a covenant with him as the covenant head of all his descendants. Every person born after Adam remains under the obligations of this covenant, which cannot be met unless Christ fulfills all, and we receive the obedience of his works by faith. Equipped with this understanding of a bi-covenantal structure to salvation history: Covenant of Works and Covenant of Grace, we can read our Bibles and find Christ on every page as he is the true and better Adam (Romans 5:12-21). In this episode, Ryan and I were blessed to discuss the Bible with Dr. Richard Belcher. Dr. Belcher has 30 years of experience in the biblical studies classrooms of Reformed Theological Seminary and has written many books on his specialization of the Old Testament, paricularly on Ecclesiastes and the wisdom literature. If you'd like to learn more about Reformed Theology, particularly covenant theology, and explore how you can partner with us in planting more reformed churches in Oklahoma, please reach out. If you'd like to find more resources from Dr. Richard Belcher, go to https://www.richardpbelcher.com/. You can find our facebook online community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1990606571528217You can find our other episodes, sermons, and resources at our church's website https://trinitynorman.com/ and youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@TrinityPresbyterianNorman If you're close to Norman, OK, we'd warmly invite you to join us for weekly Lord's Day worship at 428 W. Lindsey St., Norman, OK 73071 in the "OU Wesley Building." If you have students attending OU or you are moving to the area, let us know and we'd be glad to greet you and show you around. You can email us at [email protected]

The conversation explores the connections between covenant theology and the canon of scripture, emphasizing the theological framework and the relationship between covenant and canon. Dr. Kruger's background and interest in the canon are discussed, along with the closed nature of the canon and its theological reasoning. The definition of covenant theology and its relationship with the canon are also explored, highlighting the interrelationship between covenants and the canon. The conversation delves into the study of the canon and non-canonical books, exploring the qualities of non-canonical books and their exclusion from the canon. It also discusses the significance of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New Covenant, highlighting the implications of these concepts for the Christian faith.TakeawaysCovenant Theology and CanonTheological FrameworkCovenant and Canon Relationship Canon studies and the exclusion of non-canonical booksThe significance of continuity and discontinuity between the Old and New CovenantChapters00:00 Introduction to Oklahoma Covenanters Podcast07:40 The Closed Canon and Its Reasoning13:21 Covenant Theology and Its Definition22:17 Covenant Theology and Canon Relationship29:35 Interrelationship Between Covenants and Canon37:36 The Canon and Non-Canonical BooksClosing with some "Quick-Hitter" Apologetic Takes