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By Series

MP3 files currently available, by series:

  • Acts. Jack Crabtree teaches on the book of Acts at Reformation Fellowship, a church in Eugene, OR. (Also on iTunes)
  • Authority of the Bible. Talks on the issues related to biblical authority, given at Reformation Fellowship. In modern times, there has been much debate about the nature of the Bible's authority. In the first four talks, Jack Crabtree argues for the absolute authority of the Bible and calls people to a radical commitment to study and follow it. In the last two talks, Curt McKinney contributes to the discussion by looking at how Christian traditions understand authority. (Also on iTunes)
  • Being a Spiritual Person. McKenzie Study Center teacher Ron Julian proposes a solidly biblical foundation for understanding the heart of Christian spirituality. This class explores the role of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, as well as the biblical perspective on spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, and so on. (This series was presented in Fall 2006 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College. The third talk in this series is not available.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Biblical Philosophy (2006). Informal conversations with Jack Crabtree about the content of the biblical worldview. This series was presented in 2006 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College. (Talks 8, 14, and 15 are not available.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Biblical Philosophy: The Message and Worldview of the Bible. At Reformation Fellowship, a church in Eugene, OR, Jack Crabtree leads a discussion that systematically looks at the teaching, the message, and the whole worldview that is given to us in the Bible. (Also on iTunes)
  • Christianity@Work Radio Program. The radio program "Christianity@Work" aired from 1997 to 2002 and featured a dialogue between Gutenberg tutor Dr. Jack Crabtree and marriage-and-family therapist Christine Barber discussing the implications of the biblical gospel for our lives. Together they created 183 programs covering a range of topics on relationships and key biblical concepts. (Also on iTunes)
  • Christmas. Talks given at annual Reformation Fellowship Christmas celebrations. (Also on iTunes)
  • Church History (2007). Gutenberg College provost Peter Wierenga explores the history of the Christian church in order to better understand the roots of the modern church and the modern world. This series was presented as a McKenzie Study Center evening class in Spring 2007. MSC is an institute of Gutenberg College. (There is no recording for session 8.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Church History (2009). Talks by Peter Wierenga on Church history, given at Reformation Fellowship. This course explores the history of the Christian church in order to better understand the roots of the modern church and the modern world. (Also on iTunes)
  • Colossians. Talks by Ron Julian on the Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians, given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Coming to Truth. Gutenberg tutors and others within the Gutenberg College community describe the intellectual journey that led them to conclude that Christianity is true. (This series was presented in Winter 2008 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Corinthians (First Epistle). Talks by Ron Julian on 1 Corinthians, given at Reformation Fellowship. The Corinthian church was fractious and troubled; these talks explain Paul's corrective admonitions to the Corinthians concerning worldliness, sexuality, spirituality, and more. (Talks 28, 33, and 36 are not available.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Corinthians (Second Epistle). Talks by Ron Julian on 2 Corinthians, given at Reformation Fellowship. By the time Paul wrote this letter, his relationship with the Corinthians had deteriorated even further; these talks explore the fine line that Paul must walk between defending his gospel and defending himself. (Also on iTunes)
  • Dealing With Fear and Anxiety. Jack Crabtree offers perspective on the fact that Christian believers experience fear and anxiety in life. These talks were given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Democracy: A User's Manual (SI 2010). We all love America's Founding Fathers, but what did they really say? Does their plan still work? Gutenberg tutors discuss the history and future of American democracy. These talks were giving as part of Gutenberg College's 2010 Summer Institute. Modeled after Gutenberg College's "Great Books" approach to education, small group discussion of historical, contemporary, and biblical authors is the heart of the Summer Institute. Daily lectures (available here at iTunes U) help put the topics and readings in perspective. Works discussed at the 2010 SI: The Brothers Karamazov (Fyodor Dostoyevsky); The Federalist Papers (James Madison); Individualism and Economic Order (F. A. Hayek); Democracy in America (Alexis de Tocqueville); The Political Illusion (Jacques Ellul). (Also on iTunes)
  • Did Jesus Have to Die?. Talks by Jack Crabtree exploring the significance of the death of Jesus, given at Reformation Fellowship. How Jesus' death serves to bring about our salvation has always been a much-argued topic; in these talks Jack Crabtree explores both the Old and New Testaments to articulate his understanding of the reasons for Jesus' death. (Also on iTunes)
  • Doing Christianity. What is a follower of Christ supposed to DO? This course presents a three-part picture of Christian discipleship: "Knowing the Truth," "Embracing the Truth," and "Living the Christian Life." (This series was presented in 2003-2004 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Easter. Talks given at annual Reformation Fellowship Easter celebrations. (Also on iTunes)
  • Environmental Ethics: Does Christianity Have Anything to Say?. The battle over environmental ethics has been a dominant theme during the last fifty years. Dr. Charley Dewberry--a tutor at Gutenberg College, a stream ecologist, and the author of Saving Science--looks at the nature of the battle and examines what Christianity has to say about it. (This series was presented in Spring 2007 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Exodus. Talks by David Crabtree on the book of Exodus, given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Freedom of Thought: Hollow Slogan or Purposeful Practice? (Oktoberfuss 2008). Freedom of thought has been a long cherished tradition in Western society, especially within the academic and scientific communities. Is it still? At Gutenberg College's 2008 Oktoberfuss Conference, Gutenberg tutors survey various arenas where freedom of thought ought to be esteemed and treasured. (Also on iTunes)
  • Fruit of the Spirit. Ron Julian speaks at Reformation Fellowship about the fruit of the Spirit the Apostle Paul lists in Galatians 5. (Also on iTunes)
  • Genesis. Talks by David Crabtree on the book of Genesis, given at Reformation Fellowship. Genesis is foundational to an understanding of the rest of the Bible; David's talks explore the implications of the text as well as the issue of how biblical narratives should be understood. (Talk 16 on Genesis 15 is missing.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Habakkuk. Peter Wierenga speaks on the Old Testament book of Habakkuk at Reformation Fellowship, a church in Eugene, Oregon. (Also on iTunes)
  • How Jewish Was Jesus? (Oktoberfuss 2011). Jesus and all of his Apostles were Jews. Yet by the second century, the church had begun to turn its back on its Jewish origins. The Oktoberfuss 2011 conference explores the significance that this "divorce" from Judaism and the text of the Hebrew Bible had on the development of Christian thought. (Also on iTunes)
  • Intelligent Design: Truth or Error?. Dr. Charley Dewberry--a tutor at Gutenberg College, a practicing scientist for over thirty years, and the author of Intelligent Discourse--examines Intelligent Design and the reaction to it. (This series was presented in Spring 2007 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Is the Bible Trustworthy? Responding to Bart Ehrman. In this series given at Reformation Fellowship, Jack Crabtree responds to Bart Ehrman's argument in Ehrman's book "Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them)." (Also on iTunes)
  • Isaiah. Talks on the first part of the book of Isaiah, chapters 1 through 14:27, given by David Crabtree at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Israel and the Middle East: The Last 6000 Years. This class is a two-part presentation that covers the biblical and historical highlights of the land of Israel/Palestine and its neighbors to help in understanding the current political and social issues in this area of the world. An accompanying PDF document contains the PowerPoint illustrations used in the class. (Also on iTunes)
  • James. Talks by Ron Julian on the book of James, given at Reformation Fellowship. James is famous for seeming to disagree with Paul by urging justification by works; in these talks, Ron Julian carefully explains James' argument, showing its coherence with itself and with the rest of the Bible. (Talk 14 is not available.) (Also on iTunes)
  • Jesus' Teachings on Pharisaism. Talks by Larry Barber, Jack Crabtree, and Earle Craig exploring Jesus' view of the Pharisees, given at Reformation Fellowship. Jesus articulated His message to a culture greatly influenced by the teaching of the Pharisees; these talks explore the nature of Jesus' response and the continuing implications of that response for us today. (Also on iTunes)
  • John 3: Jesus and Nicodemus. Talks by Jack Crabtree on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in the third chapter of John's Gospel, given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • John's Gospel. Talks by Ron Julian on the Gospel of John, given at Reformation Fellowship. John carefully focuses his gospel on key themes concerning the nature of faith; in these talks Ron Julian gives a big-picture overview of the way John weaves these themes throughout the book. (Also on iTunes)
  • John's Letters. Talks by John A. "Jack" Crabtree on the three letters of the apostle John, given at Reformation Fellowship. In his letters, the apostle opposes false teachers by articulating his authoritative eye-witness understanding of Jesus' gospel; in these talks Jack Crabtree explains the apostle's sometimes difficult argument. In the series, Dr. Crabtree refers to his translation of John's letters; a PDF of this translation accompanies the series. (Also on iTunes)
  • Joshua Narrative. Talks by David Crabtree on the narrative portions of Joshua, given at Reformation Fellowship. Joshua is an important transitional book from the books of Moses to the histories of the Judges and the monarchy; these talks explore the implications of the text as well as the issue of how biblical narratives should be understood. (Also on iTunes)
  • Kierkegaard's Coffee House. Often called the first existentialist philosopher, Kierkegaard has influenced both Christian and non-Christian thinkers. In these talks (given at Imago Dei Church in Portland, Oregon, on April 14, 2007), Gutenberg tutors explore the relevance of Kierkegaard's project to the Christian believer. (Also on iTunes)
  • Luke. Talks by Jack Crabtree on the Gospel of Luke, given at Reformation Fellowship. Luke describes his Gospel as being the result of careful research and organization; these talks by Jack Crabtree carefully explore the structure and interpretive issues in this important Gospel. (Also on iTunes)
  • Miscellaneous Talks. Individual talks given by various teachers on a variety of topics.
  • Numbers Narrative. Talks by David Crabtree on the narrative portions of Numbers, given at Reformation Fellowship. Numbers is sometimes a neglected book of the Bible; these talks explore the implications of the text as well as the issue of how biblical narratives should be understood. (Also on iTunes)
  • Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24 & 25. Ron Julian speaks on the Olivet Discourse, Jesus' discussion in Matthew 24 and 25 about the end of the age, at Reformation Fellowship, a church in Eugene, Oregon. (Also on iTunes)
  • Our Times Are In His Hands. Talks by Dave Smith given at Reformation Fellowship. This series looks at the life and character of Joseph (Jacob's son), as recorded in Genesis, and finds valuable life lessons. (Also on iTunes)
  • Peter (First Epistle Selections). Talks by Peter Wierenga on the book of 1 Peter, given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Peter (First Epistle). Talks by Ron Julian on 1 Peter, given at Reformation Fellowship. In Peter's first letter, the apostle addresses the connection between our belief in the gospel and the way we live. (Also on iTunes)
  • Prayer. Ron Julian looks at several passages in the Bible to build a biblical view of prayer. Talks 1-16 were given in 1998-1999; Talk 17, not originally part of the series, was given in 2001. All the talks were given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Prayer and Perseverance. The parables of the Unjust Judge and the Friend at Midnight are often thought to present the key to getting our prayers answered: perseverance. Ron Julian teaches on petitionary prayer and what these parables really say about it. These talks were given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • Reading Minds: Dialogues Between Two Generations (Oktoberfuss 2007). How does the older generation speak to the new? And the new to the Old? How do two generations communicate ideas and beliefs about truth with each other. At Oktoberfuss 2007, Gutenberg tutors and students explore the complex and vital topic of communication between generations today. (Also on iTunes)
  • Romans (2009-). Talks by John A. "Jack" Crabtree on Paul's letter to the Romans, given at various times from April 2009 to June 2011 at Reformation Fellowship. In the series, Dr. Crabtree refers to his translation of Romans; a PDF of this translation accompanies the series. Appended to this PDF are also other notes Dr. Crabtree produced for the Romans study. (Also on iTunes)
  • Samuel (Book 1). Talks by David Crabtree on 1 Samuel, given at Reformation Fellowship. The story of David and Saul is a fascinating one; these talks explore the implications of the text as well as the issue of how biblical narratives should be understood. (Also on iTunes)
  • Samuel (Book 2). Talks by David Crabtree on 2 Samuel, given at Reformation Fellowship. The story of David and Saul is a fascinating one; these talks explore the implications of the text as well as the issue of how biblical narratives should be understood. (Also on iTunes)
  • Sermon on the Mount. Talks by Ron Julian on the Sermon on the Mount, given at Reformation Fellowship. Matthew 5-7, the Sermon on the Mount, is one of the most significant bodies of teaching in the Bible. (Also on iTunes)
  • Soren Kierkegaard (Summer Institute 2007). Often called the first existentialist philosopher, Kierkegaard has influenced both Christian and non-Christian thinkers. Talks given at Gutenberg College's 2007 Summer Institute explore the relevance of Kierkegaard's project to the Christian believer. The play "Son of Abraham" by Tim McIntosh was also presented. (Also on iTunes)
  • The False Gospel. Jack Crabtree and Larry Barber seek a better understanding of the false gospel that Paul is responding to in Galatians. Talks given at Reformation Fellowship. (Also on iTunes)
  • The Mind of Christ. Talks by Ron Julian exploring the major themes in the teaching of Jesus, given at Reformation Fellowship. (Talk 13 did not record, but the material taught was re-recorded in talks 16 & 17.) (Also on iTunes)
  • The Son. Talks by Ryan Carroll exploring the biblical meaning of "Son of God," given at Reformation Fellowship.
  • Thessalonians (First & Second Epistles). Talks by Ron Julian on the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, given at Reformation Fellowship. The letters to the Thessalonians were early letters, written to encourage young Christians in churches only recently started by Paul. In these talks, Ron Julian gives an overview of Paul's admonitions and explores Paul's teaching on the end of the age. (Also on iTunes)
  • Understanding and Living with the Dynamics of Sex. McKenzie Study Center staff explore the question of how a Christian deals with the dynamics created by the fact that we are sexual beings. The 9th class, an open discussion, was not recorded. (This series was presented in Fall 2007 as an evening class of McKenzie Study Center, an institute of Gutenberg College.) (Also on iTunes)

Recent Files by Date Given

MP3 files posted recently (most recent first):

Recent Files by Date Posted

MP3 files posted recently (most recent first):

  • 01_Habakkuk, Part 1. Given by Peter Wierenga at Reformation Fellowship (6/25/06; posted 1/31/12).
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  • 02_Habakkuk, Part 2. Given by Peter Wierenga at Reformation Fellowship (7/2/06; posted 1/31/12).
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  • 09_God's Agenda, Part 1. Given by Jack Crabtree at Reformation Fellowship (1/29/12; posted 1/30/12).
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  • 01_Introduction & Overview of Galatians. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (6/18/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 02_Love, Part 1. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (6/25/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 03_Love, Part 2. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (7/2/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 04_Joy. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (7/9/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 05_Peace. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (7/16/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 06_Patience. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (7/23/00; posted 1/26/12).
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  • 07_Kindness. Given by Ron Julian at Reformation Fellowship (8/6/00; posted 1/26/12).
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