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Two Kingdoms (with David VanDrunen)

September 8, 2021

Summary

On today's episode, we have a special guest, David VanDrunen. We talk about the doctrine of Two Kingdoms and its implications. In short, we talk about Christianity and culture. What are Christians to be doing? What is the mission of the church? Are we to be ushering in the kingdom of God? We answer these questions and more. Semper Reformanda: The guys talk with David VanDrunen about common objections to Two Kingdoms doctrine. We cover objections from advocates of Neo Calvinism and theonomy. Does Two Kingdoms doctrine promote apathy toward cultural involvement? Giveaway: Living in God's Two Kingdoms by David VanDrunen https://youtu.be/FhbX-Pvm7tE Podcast Transcript Coming soon...

Topics

  • Episode focus: Two Kingdoms (with David VanDrunen)
  • On today's episode, we have a special guest, David VanDrunen
  • We talk about the doctrine of Two Kingdoms and its implications
  • In short, we talk about Christianity and culture
  • Are we to be ushering in the kingdom of God?

Transcript

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Hi, this is John, and today on Theocast, Justin and I are interviewing David Van Drunen on his book, Two Kingdoms.

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It's a lively conversation and a helpful one.

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If you want to know about what is the Christian's role in the culture and what is the church's role in the culture?

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This conversation is extremely helpful from a redemptive, reformed understanding of scripture.

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And in the SR podcast, we even dip into common objections, specifically dealing with theonomy.

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We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Plus, we have a Facebook group if you'd like to join the conversation there.

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Thanks for listening.

00:01:00

Welcome to Theocast, encouraging worry pilgrims to rest in Christ.

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Conversations about the Christian life from a reformed and pastoral perspective.

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Your hosts today are Justin Perdue, pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina, and I am John Moffat, pastor of Grace Reformed Church here in Spring Hill, Tennessee, just south of Nashville.

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Justin, my friend, it's a fun day, special day.

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Why don't you talk about our book giveaway and also our special guest?

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Yeah, happy to, bro.

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It's always good to be around the microphone with you to talk about Christ and what he's done for us.

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And we are excited today to have joining us Dr.

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David Van Drunen, who is the Robert B.

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Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary, California.