Midwest Center for Theological Studies: Owensboro, KY

Four biblical arguments for the Puritan regulative principle of the church and its worship must now be presented.  Here is the first one.  It is the prerogative of God alone to determine the terms on which sinners may approach him … Continue reading →

The Distinctive Regulation of the Church of God as the Place of His Special Presence—1 Tim. 3:15 1 Timothy 3:15 is, of course, a key text for the doctrine of the church, but I had never realized its full implications … Continue reading →

The Special Character of the Church of God as the Place of His Special Presence—Matthew 18:20 Matthew 18:15-20 is one of the first two passages in the New Testament where the term church is used, and it contains the first … Continue reading →

In speaking of the ecclesiastical framework of the regulative principle I come to one of the matters in the Reformed tradition with regard to the regulative principle which I believe is in need of some clarification.  The clarification which follows … Continue reading →

This principle articulated by Calvin and the Reformed against Luther and the Roman Catholics was given sharp focus in the debates between the Puritans and Anglicans in late 16th and 17th Century England.  It was given its classic and definitive … Continue reading →

There are certain theological words and phrases which gain such a clear and defined meaning in the history of theology that to affirm that one holds to them is tantamount to affirming their meaning in that history.  To affirm such … Continue reading →

It is a vast understatement to say that the regulative principle has been the subject of much discussion in recent years.  Many in the Reformed resurgence have adopted (as they should have) the regulative principle as part of the Reformed … Continue reading →

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Barcellos briefly discusses some of the books that he has recently been reading.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Barcellos answers why Christians should view the Lord’s Day as the Christian Sabbath.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Barcellos explains the threefold division of the law.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Barcellos gives an update about church planting in Palmdale, California.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Barcellos discusses the “Synoptic Problem” in New Testament studies.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Richard Barcellos joins us to discuss the New Testament use of the Old Testament.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Waldron explains how Christians are called to defend our faith.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Sam Waldron discusses his involvement in an exciting new ministry opportunity with the HeartCry Missionary Society.

For this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Waldron shares what we can look forward to in the Midwest Center’s spring schedule.

In light of the new year, this week’s Theology Matters includes Dr. Sam Waldron’s thoughts on the most pressing issues among Reformed Baptists today.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Sam Waldron discusses his thoughts and concerns about contemporary trends relating to the regulative principle of worship.

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Sam Waldron discusses his upcoming opportunity for ministry in England.

The Latin filioque is derived from two words. Filioque = que (and) filio (son). Thus, the filioque refers to the phrase, “and the Son.” Augustine is the Father of the filioque, the distinctively western interpretation of the procession of the … Continue reading →

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Sam Waldron discusses next month’s course on the basics of eschatology.

As I write this, it is December 6, and it has been just about one month since my last blog on the Trinity. It has been more months than that since some of you kindly responded to various posts in … Continue reading →

In this week’s Theology Matters, Dr. Sam Waldron discusses his recent opportunity to teach in Colombia.

In light of Thanksgiving, John Divito asks Sam Waldron what he is thankful to God for in this week’s Theology Matters.

For this week’s Theology Matters, John Divito and Sam Waldron discuss celebrating Dr. Tom Nettles legacy through the presentation of a Festschrift in his honor: Ministry By His Grace and For His Glory.