The Aquila Institute

The Doctrine of Salvation with Lucas Stamps

Stephen sits down with Dr. Lucas Stamps to discuss the doctrine of salvation. How does God save sinners? What is man's role in salvation? You'll be blessed to learn more about this essential and comforting doctrine of God's grace. Dr. Lucas Stamps has a PhD is Systematic Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and serves as Professor of Christian Theology and Director of the Master’s Programs at the Clamp Divinity School of Anderson     Recommended books: Bonaventure. Breviloquium. Translated by Dominic V. Monti. Works of St. Bonaventure 9. St. Bonaventure, NY: Franciscan Institute Publications, 2005.  Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2016.  Willard, Dallas. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2002.  Packer, J. I. Knowing God. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 1993.

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit with Graham Cole

In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Dr. Graham Cole to discuss the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Cole's years of experience in the church and classroom mean that he's full of knowledge, wisdom, and practical insights. You'll be blessed as you grow to love God more and thank Him for the gift of His Spirit, who points us to Christ. Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is dean emeritus and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Libertyville, Illinois, with his wife, Jules. He is the author of Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers and He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.    Graham Cole, Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers. Wheaton: Crossway, 2008.   Graham Cole, He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Foundations of Evangelical Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2007.

The Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ with Matthew Emerson

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dr. Matthew Emerson to discuss Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is the second person of the Trinity. This doctrine is the epicenter of all doctrines. It is essential to knowing God and being in a relationship with him. Dr. Emerson earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Emerson joined the OBU faculty in 2015.     He serves as co-Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Renewal, co-editor of the Journal of Baptist Studies, steering committee member of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar, and Senior Fellow for the Center of Ancient Christian Studies.     He has also served in many different capacities at a number of local churches, and he has a deep, deep love for Christ’s church.    His Book:  "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2019.

The Doctrines of Humanity and Sin with Gary Schultz

Stephen sits down with Dr. Gary Schultz to talk about the doctrines of humanity and sin. What does it mean to be a human? What is sin? Why is it such a big problem?    You'll be challenged and encouraged as the Bible's clear teaching on these important topics is explained in simple terms.   Gary Shultz (Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as Associate Professor of Theology at the Baptist University of Florida and as Editor of Baptist University Press.

The Doctrine of the Trinity with Stephen Campbell

David sits down with Stephen to discuss the Trinity, the doctrine that God has revealed Himself as one God in three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   You'll be encouraged and built up in your faith, but you will also be challenged to be more precise in your speech about God. To learn even more, watch Stephen's lecture on the Trinity here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HCZO0YevaI] Stephen Campbell earned his MA in Church Ministry and MDiv from Shepherds Theological Seminary and a PhD from Durham University. He currently serves as Lead Pastor at the International Baptist Church of Bonn and the Academic Director at Aquila Initiative.      Recommended Reading:   *  Emery, Gilles. The Trinity: An Introduction to Catholic Doctrine on the Triune God. Washington, D.C., 2011.  * Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013.  * Horton, Michael. The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2011.  * Letham, Robert. Systematic Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2019.  * Reeves, Michael. The Good God: Enjoying Father, Son and Spirit. Milton Keynes: Paternoster Press, 2012.  * Swain, Scott R. The Trinity: An Introduction. Short Studies in Systematic Theology. Wheaton: Crossway, 2020.