On May 10th, Geneva College will host a dedication event in honor of John Gerstner, as the theological library and papers of this prominent theologian and prolific author are donated by his family to the college. In anticipation of this time, 3GT invited his biographer, Jeffrey McDonald, on the program to interview him about Gerstner. … Continue reading Episode 132: Interview with John Gerstner Biographer Jeffrey McDonald
On this hodgepodge of an episode, the guys have a little fun and discuss the podcast. They “rewind” some of their episodes and point out a few of their blunders. The subjects of angels, Biblical masculinity, and Mary’s conception of Jesus are revisited. A letter from an overseas listener is read and a future topic … Continue reading Episode 131: Hodgepodge-cast
After clarifying among the three who the real hillbilly is (it’s the one who has goats), the guys get to the true subject at hand. How does a congregation go about evangelism in the age of the internet? We hear how the Lord used digital mean in the life of the younger two guys (and … Continue reading Episode 130: Evangelism in the Digital Age
Why do various Reformed denominations – and even those within a denomination – have differing viewpoints regarding whether women should be deacons or not? 3GT attempts to offer a charitable primer on the issue. They first clarify the marked difference between elders and deacons. Next they explain the three primary practices (and a fourth, less … Continue reading Episode 129: Why the Buzz about Women Deacons?
First angels, now Mary? What Romish bug has gotten into the 3GTers? Actually, on this episode the guys seek to eradicate said bug. They first highlight and dismantle some of the basic, false Catholic teachings regarding Mary. They then explain why she is so important to the story of our Lord Jesus, even having a … Continue reading Episode 128: Calling Mary Blessed
Presbyterians baptize their babies. As members of the visible church, as those babies grow up and become young adults, the promised-based hope is that one day they will profess their own faith in Christ. At that time, the privilege of communicant membership is conferred upon them and they are invited to come to the Lord’s … Continue reading Episode 127: What about Non-Professing Baptized Members?
From hearing a charismatic tell the story of an angel sitting on a dashboard to reading scary Frank Peretti novels in the woods at night, Kyle has been a bit traumatized by angels since his youth. So he comes to the guys for a bit of therapy, asking all types of questions about angels. Just … Continue reading Episode 126: Angelology 101
“Without holiness no one will see the Lord.” So states the letter of Hebrews. The guys meditate and discuss several questions that arise from this warning. Why is holiness necessary for heaven? How did you avoid works righteousness in pursuing holiness? Since believers cannot achieve perfection this side of heaven, how holy do we have … Continue reading Episode 125: The Need for Holiness
Turns out the pastor spent quite a bit of time watching the deliberations (and wrote a helpful review here). So after sharing some of the highs and lows of the meetings, the guys dig into what the vote indicates. What does its narrow margin mean? How did the international votes sway the outcome? Should we … Continue reading Episode 124: About That UMC Vote
After Kyle assures us that theologize is really a word, he introduces the topic of this episode: L&E. Law and Economics? Nope. Labor and Employment? Naw. Rather, Leisure and Entertainment. What place do they have in the Christian life? The 3GTers look at Scripture and draw inferences about this topic. The Sabbath starts the ball … Continue reading Episode 123: L&E
Three Guys Theologizing 