Derek Thomas

Derek Thomas saw R.C. Sproul as a brilliant theologian. Years later, they met and became friends. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas share stories about the founder of Ligonier Ministries and look at one of his most cherished books. Get R.C. Sproul's book Chosen by God: https://www.ligonier.org/store/chosen-by-god-paperback Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/

Derek Thomas saw R.C. Sproul as a brilliant theologian. Years later, they met and became friends. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas share stories about the founder of Ligonier Ministries and look at one of his most cherished books. Get R.C. Sproul's book Chosen by God: <a href="https://www.ligonier.org/store/chosen-by-god-paperback" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ligonier.org/store/chosen-by-god-paperback</a> Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/</a>

Derek Thomas on Sproul’s Chosen by God

J. Gresham Machen's book Christianity and Liberalism may be even more urgent now than when it was published 100 years ago. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss this 20th-century classic. Stream Stephen Nichols' 12-message teaching series on Christianity and Liberalism: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/christianity-and-liberalism Watch messages from Reformation Bible College's 2023 Winter Conference, Machen's Christianity and Liberalism: 100 Years Later: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZjnVlXGsQDA2OgTS5OtSkEK69_P7nbJu Read the February 2023 edition of Tabletalk magazine, "Christianity and Liberalism": https://tabletalkmagazine.com/print-issue/#christianity-and-liberalism Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-machens-christianity-and-liberalism/

J. Gresham Machen's book Christianity and Liberalism may be even more urgent now than when it was published 100 years ago. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss this 20th-century classic. Stream Stephen Nichols' 12-message teaching series on Christianity and Liberalism: <a href="https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/christianity-and-liberalism" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/christianity-and-liberalism</a> Watch messages from Reformation Bible College's 2023 Winter Conference, Machen's Christianity and Liberalism: 100 Years Later: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZjnVlXGsQDA2OgTS5OtSkEK69_P7nbJu" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZjnVlXGsQDA2OgTS5OtSkEK69_P7nbJu</a> Read the February 2023 edition of Tabletalk magazine, "Christianity and Liberalism": <a href="https://tabletalkmagazine.com/print-issue/#christianity-and-liberalism" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://tabletalkmagazine.com/print-issue/#christianity-and-liberalism</a> Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-machens-christianity-and-liberalism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-machens-christianity-and-liberalism/</a>

Derek Thomas on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism

Preaching from the book of Job, John Calvin said, "It is a great thing to be subject to the majesty of God." Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about the collection of sermons that captivated him for seven years. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-calvins-sermons-on-job/

Preaching from the book of Job, John Calvin said, "It is a great thing to be subject to the majesty of God." Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about the collection of sermons that captivated him for seven years. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-calvins-sermons-on-job/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-calvins-sermons-on-job/</a>

Derek Thomas on Calvin’s Sermons on Job

John Murray was a towering figure for the advancement of Reformed theology in the 20th century. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas look at Murray's influential commentary on Romans and theological writings. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-murrays-the-epistle-to-the-romans-and-studies-in-theology/

John Murray was a towering figure for the advancement of Reformed theology in the 20th century. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas look at Murray's influential commentary on Romans and theological writings. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-murrays-the-epistle-to-the-romans-and-studies-in-theology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-murrays-the-epistle-to-the-romans-and-studies-in-theology/</a>

Derek Thomas on Murray’s The Epistle to the Romans and Studies in Theology

Generations of preachers have been influenced by the ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas discusses his favorite book on preaching with Stephen Nichols. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-lloyd-jones-preaching-and-preachers/

Generations of preachers have been influenced by the ministry of Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas discusses his favorite book on preaching with Stephen Nichols. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-lloyd-jones-preaching-and-preachers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-lloyd-jones-preaching-and-preachers/</a>

Derek Thomas on Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers

Presbyterians and Baptists both have the same Bible, but at times they reach different conclusions. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols is joined by Derek Thomas to discuss several writings that led to his becoming a paedobaptist.  The books addressed in this episode include Baptism: Sacrament of the Covenant of Grace by Pierre-Charles Marcel and Christian Baptism by John Murray. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-marcel-murray-and-infant-baptism/

Presbyterians and Baptists both have the same Bible, but at times they reach different conclusions. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols is joined by Derek Thomas to discuss several writings that led to his becoming a paedobaptist. The books addressed in this episode include Baptism: Sacrament of the Covenant of Grace by Pierre-Charles Marcel and Christian Baptism by John Murray. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-marcel-murray-and-infant-baptism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-marcel-murray-and-infant-baptism/</a>

Derek Thomas on Marcel, Murray, and Infant Baptism

As a young man, Derek Thomas would meet with his mentor early in the morning to read the writings of John Owen. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas reflect on this intellectual giant of the 17th century. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-owens-the-grace-and-duty-of-being-spiritually-minded/

As a young man, Derek Thomas would meet with his mentor early in the morning to read the writings of John Owen. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas reflect on this intellectual giant of the 17th century. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-owens-the-grace-and-duty-of-being-spiritually-minded/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-owens-the-grace-and-duty-of-being-spiritually-minded/</a>

Derek Thomas on Owen’s The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded

Through all the hardships of life, we must always remember our unshaken identity in Christ. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss a cherished Christian classic and its emphasis on the assurance of salvation.  Learn more about Derek Thomas' 19-message teaching series, The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/pilgrims-progress-guided-tour Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/

Through all the hardships of life, we must always remember our unshaken identity in Christ. Today on the Open Book podcast, Stephen Nichols and Derek Thomas discuss a cherished Christian classic and its emphasis on the assurance of salvation. Learn more about Derek Thomas' 19-message teaching series, The Pilgrim's Progress: A Guided Tour: <a href="https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/pilgrims-progress-guided-tour" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/pilgrims-progress-guided-tour</a> Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/</a>

Derek Thomas on Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress

God is immeasurably more majestic than our minds can imagine. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about a book that greatly influenced him as a student preparing for ministry. Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-packers-knowing-god/

God is immeasurably more majestic than our minds can imagine. Today on the Open Book podcast, Derek Thomas tells Stephen Nichols about a book that greatly influenced him as a student preparing for ministry. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-packers-knowing-god/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-packers-knowing-god/</a>

Derek Thomas on Packer’s Knowing God

During a difficult time of life, a young Welshman received an unexpected book in the mail. Within three days, he was converted to Christ. To begin season four of the Open Book podcast, today Stephen Nichols visits the library of Derek Thomas to hear his story. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-stotts-basic-christianity/

During a difficult time of life, a young Welshman received an unexpected book in the mail. Within three days, he was converted to Christ. To begin season four of the Open Book podcast, today Stephen Nichols visits the library of Derek Thomas to hear his story. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-stotts-basic-christianity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/derek-thomas-on-stotts-basic-christianity/</a>

Derek Thomas on Stott’s Basic Christianity

This podcast is about the power of books and the people they’ve shaped. Stephen Nichols joins R.C. Sproul and other teachers in their personal libraries to discover the books that have left a mark on these men and their ministries.

The Open Book podcast returns with a new season starting April 27. Whose library will Stephen Nichols visit in season four? Hear the trailer today to find out, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on each week's episode. Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/coming-soon-season-four/

The Open Book podcast returns with a new season starting April 27. Whose library will Stephen Nichols visit in season four? Hear the trailer today to find out, and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on each week's episode. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/coming-soon-season-four/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openbookpodcast.com/coming-soon-season-four/</a>

Coming Soon: Season Four

William Perkins

Joel Beeke

What can we learn from the father of the English Puritans? Bringing the third season of Open Book to a close, Joel Beeke and Stephen Nichols discuss William Perkins, whose writings have helped generations of Christians apply the truth of God to their everyday lives. Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-william-perkins/

What can we learn from the father of the English Puritans? Bringing the third season of Open Book to a close, Joel Beeke and Stephen Nichols discuss William Perkins, whose writings have helped generations of Christians apply the truth of God to their everyday lives. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-william-perkins/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-william-perkins/</a>

Joel Beeke on William Perkins

Thomas Goodwin

What is one of the most precious yet underestimated doctrines in Reformed theology? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke speak on the strength and comfort we receive from Jesus' heavenly intercession for His people. Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-thomas-goodwin/

What is one of the most precious yet underestimated doctrines in Reformed theology? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke speak on the strength and comfort we receive from Jesus' heavenly intercession for His people. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-thomas-goodwin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-thomas-goodwin/</a>

Joel Beeke on Thomas Goodwin

Christians want to dedicate their lives to the glory of God. But how do we do that? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols is joined by Joel Beeke, who introduces the best book he has ever read on sanctification. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-teellincks-the-path-of-true-godliness/

Christians want to dedicate their lives to the glory of God. But how do we do that? In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols is joined by Joel Beeke, who introduces the best book he has ever read on sanctification. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-teellincks-the-path-of-true-godliness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-teellincks-the-path-of-true-godliness/</a>

Joel Beeke on Teellinck’s The Path of True Godliness

More than mere head knowledge, theology transforms the way we live in this world. In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke consider the richly devotional theology that Wilhelmus à Brakel wrote to encourage Christian families. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-a-brakels-the-christians-reasonable-service/

More than mere head knowledge, theology transforms the way we live in this world. In this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and Joel Beeke consider the richly devotional theology that Wilhelmus à Brakel wrote to encourage Christian families. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-a-brakels-the-christians-reasonable-service/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-a-brakels-the-christians-reasonable-service/</a>

Joel Beeke on à Brakel’s The Christian’s Reasonable Service

Christians are not meant to be lone rangers traveling to eternity. We have fellow believers as our companions and the Scriptures as our map. To begin season three of Open Book, Stephen Nichols enters the library of Joel Beeke to discuss John Bunyan's beloved classic on the Christian life. Read the transcript:  https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/

Christians are not meant to be lone rangers traveling to eternity. We have fellow believers as our companions and the Scriptures as our map. To begin season three of Open Book, Stephen Nichols enters the library of Joel Beeke to discuss John Bunyan's beloved classic on the Christian life. Read the transcript: <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://openbookpodcast.com/joel-beeke-on-bunyans-the-pilgrims-progress/</a>

Joel Beeke on Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress

Open Book is returning for a third season. Whose library is Stephen Nichols visiting this time? Listen to the trailer to find out today, and subscribe to the podcast so you can hear the first episode of season three on April 28.

Open Book is returning for a third season. Whose library is Stephen Nichols visiting this time? Listen to the trailer to find out today, and subscribe to the podcast so you can hear the first episode of season three on April 28.

Coming Soon: Season Three

John MacArthur

On this final episode of season two of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a collection of Puritan prayers that reflects true, pure, elevated worship.  Read the transcript.

On this final episode of season two of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss a collection of Puritan prayers that reflects true, pure, elevated worship. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/john-macarthur-on-bennetts-the-valley-of-vision/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript.</a>

John MacArthur on Bennett’s The Valley of Vision

There’s no book more precious to us than the Bible. On this episode of Open Book, John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to share his favorite Old and New Testament books. Read the transcript.

There’s no book more precious to us than the Bible. On this episode of Open Book, John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to share his favorite Old and New Testament books. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/john-macarthur-on-biblical-books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript.</a>

John MacArthur on Biblical Books

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss ministry role models, including a man so faithful to his pulpit that not even a Nazi air strike could prevent him from preaching.  Read the transcript.

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss ministry role models, including a man so faithful to his pulpit that not even a Nazi air strike could prevent him from preaching. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/john-macarthur-and-murrays-the-life-of-martyn-lloyd-jones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript.</a>

John MacArthur and Murray’s The Life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Wonderful resource

Two interviews were outstanding and helpful. I’m now reading Indwelling Sin.

MACARTHUR interview

Open Book with Stephen Nichols

On this final episode of season one of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Martin Luther’s “monkery,” sacred stairs, and a biography R.C. Sproul read over and over again.  Read the transcript

On this final episode of season one of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Martin Luther’s “monkery,” sacred stairs, and a biography R.C. Sproul read over and over again. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-baintons-here-i-stand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Bainton's Here I Stand

Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss the apologetics of Thomas Aquinas, including single truth and the five ways.  Read the transcript

Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss the apologetics of Thomas Aquinas, including single truth and the five ways. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-aquinas-nature-and-grace/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Aquinas’ Nature and Grace

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a collection of 42 masterful sermons that resulted in at least one burst blood vessel.  Read the transcript

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a collection of 42 masterful sermons that resulted in at least one burst blood vessel. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-calvins-galatians-and-ephesians-sermons/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Calvin’s Galatians and Ephesians Sermons

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Puritan theology, “feathery” Christians, and what it means to worship the true, living God.  Read the transcript

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Puritan theology, “feathery” Christians, and what it means to worship the true, living God. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-watsons-a-body-of-divinity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Watson's A Body of Divinity

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a book peddler, the “second gift,” and two people who claimed they never sinned.  Read the transcript

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss a book peddler, the “second gift,” and two people who claimed they never sinned. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-warfields-perfectionism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Warfield’s Perfectionism

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss classical Christian theism, a crisis in theology, and the word that gives R.C. Sproul goosebumps.  Read the transcript

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss classical Christian theism, a crisis in theology, and the word that gives R.C. Sproul goosebumps. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-dolezals-all-that-is-in-god/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Dolezal’s All That Is in God

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Princeton’s theology textbook, “elenctic” theology, and the precise logic of the scholastics.  Read the transcript

On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss Princeton’s theology textbook, “elenctic” theology, and the precise logic of the scholastics. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-turretins-institutes-of-elenctic-theology/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Turretin’s Institutes of Elenctic Theology

For season two of Open Book, special guest John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to discuss the books that have had the greatest impact on his life and ministry. On this first episode, they discuss a book like a jigsaw puzzle and a church with 900 ministers.  Read the transcript.

For season two of Open Book, special guest John MacArthur joins Stephen Nichols to discuss the books that have had the greatest impact on his life and ministry. On this first episode, they discuss a book like a jigsaw puzzle and a church with 900 ministers. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/john-macarthur-and-hays-the-new-testament-order-for-church-and-missionary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript.</a>

John MacArthur and Hay’s The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary

Moby Dick is rich in theology. On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss shark attacks, the whiteness of the whale, and our shallow view of God. Read the transcript

Moby Dick is rich in theology. On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and R.C. Sproul discuss shark attacks, the whiteness of the whale, and our shallow view of God. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/r-c-sproul-and-melvilles-moby-dick/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a>

R.C. Sproul and Melville’s Moby Dick

How would you describe God? On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss the vast, unfathomable, transcendent nature of God.  Read the transcript.

How would you describe God? On this episode of Open Book, Stephen Nichols and John MacArthur discuss the vast, unfathomable, transcendent nature of God. <a href="https://openbookpodcast.com/john-macarthur-and-charnocks-the-existence-and-attributes-of-god" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the transcript.</a>

John MacArthur and Charnock’s The Existence and Attributes of God

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