This session addresses the conviction that the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary for both the one preaching the sermon and the one hearing it.

Now in the new covenant the Spirit of God (who empowered Israel’s kings, prophets, and priests) distributes to all believers his diverse gifts, to enable every member of Christ’s body to serve others and foster the growth of the whole church.

Dr. Estelle discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in the Hebrew Bible: creating and recreating, writing, testifying to, and guiding the Hebrews

Not only is the Spirit present in our confessions, but we have overlooked a number of insights regarding the person and work of the Spirit as it appears in the confessions.

Montanus to Joachim of Fiore to Aimme Semple McPherson, Christians have been challenged to expect more from the Spirit. What does church history teach about such expectations and how should we react to them today?

“These days, it seems, one sure-fire way to instigate a vigorous discussion in Reformed circles—whether around the Sunday dinner table or in the blogosphere—is to bring up the topic of “application” in sermons.”

“You can't really have a relationship with Christ apart from having a relationship with the church.”

Office Hours talks to Dr. John Fesko about his new books on the Trinity & Covenant of Redemption. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.

Hebrews shows us that Psalm 102:25-27 reveals the eternal permanence of God's Son, our Savior, Jesus.

The Holy Spirit in the Pentateuch.

Our nature is to do what is right in our own eyes, but the book of Judges directs us to look to  the King of Kings. A king whom we don't see today, but whom we are called to trust in faith.

 Jesus, our priest-king, is seated in Heaven.

We were reminded by Paul that all our sufferings – insults, slanders, hardship, persecutions and difficulties – if suffered for Christ’s sake become the perfect opportunity (as weakness) for the manifestation of Christ’s glory.  And for that reason, “his grace is sufficient for you”.

Paul calls us to repentance and to demonstrate gratitude for the reconciliation that we have in Jesus Christ.

“The Holy Spirit works throughout scripture not only in ordinary ways, but through ordinary means both in providence and in saving grace.”

Office Hours talks to Dr. J.V Fesko about the Holy Spirit in the Reformed Confessions

Office Hours talk to Dr. Julius Kim about his new book: “Preaching the Whole Counsel of God: Design and Deliver Gospel-Centered Sermons” You can purchase the book here,

Dr. Julius J. Kim explains that preaching the whole counsel of God means to preach the Gospel that is found throughout all the Scriptures, from Genesis to Revelation. 

Office Hours talks with Professor David VanDrunen about his new book on the topic of Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone).

“In every age the Holy Spirit has done his life giving work bringing spiritually dead people to life.”