The Aquila Institute

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.

The Attributes of God with James Dolezal

In this episode, Stephen and David sit down with Dr. James Dolezal of Cairn University to discuss the attributes of God. You'll be challenged to think more deeply and more precisely about who God is. You'll be encouraged to trust God more than ever before. James Dolezal is professor of theology in the School of Divinity at Cairn University near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has an MDiv from The Master’s Seminary and a ThM and PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary. Prior to teaching at Cairn, Dr. Dolezal served as a pastor in Alberta, Canada, and as a research fellow in the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary.    He has written the following books on the attributes of God:  Dolezal, James. All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage, 2017.   Dolezal, James.God Without Parts: Divine Simplicity and the Metaphysics of God's Absoluteness, Eugene: Pickwick, 2011.    In the podcast, Dr. Dolezal references several books, including: Athanasius, Saint. Four Discourses Against the Arians. Packer, J. I. Knowing God. InterVarsity Press, 1973.  Pink, A.W. The attributes of God  Tozer, A. W. The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life. Harper & Row, 1961

Doctrine of Revelation with Mike Svigel

In this episode, Stephen sits down with Dr. Mike Svigel for the first episode in our new series of conversations about Systematic Theology. To begin the series, Stephen and Mike lay a strong foundation by outlining how we can know God at all.  You'll be built up as you begin to search the beauties of God, and you'll be encouraged to hear how much God loves you and wants to be known by you. Dr. Svigel teaches both historical and systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He has written extensively, and his books and articles range from exegetical and historical studies to science fiction and fantasy.    In the episode, Stephen makes mention of the following book by Dr. Svigel. Kreider, Glenn R., and Michael J. Svigel. A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussing God, His Works, and His Ways. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2019.

Stories of Entrepreneurship with Nick von Brandenstein

David and Stephen sit down with Nick von Brandenstein, one of the founders of Home Aid, an outpatient home care service in Cologne and Neuss, Germany. Their aim is "to make life in your own home more pleasant.    You will be encouraged by Nick's story of faith in God's provision and guidance that led him and a friend from an idea to a company that is now,  after a long journey, profitable.    https://www.homeaid-neuss.de/