Open Book with Stephen Nichols
by Ligonier MinistriesThis 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.
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Episodes
Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor
8m · PublishedThe Puritans understood the high calling of a pastor: devotion to Christ and to the care of His sheep. Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes examine a classic book on pastoral ministry by the Puritan Richard Baxter.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-baxters-the-reformed-pastor/
Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Sproul’s Chosen by God
9m · PublishedChosen by God, the beloved book by R.C. Sproul, has helped many Christians understand the Lord's sovereign grace in salvation. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes speaks with Stephen Nichols about the impact of this book on his life.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-sprouls-chosen-by-god/
Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion
9m · PublishedExpecting academic dryness in the writings of John Calvin, readers are often surprised by his pastoral warmth and memorable insights. Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes discuss Calvin's Institutes.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-calvins-institutes-of-the-christian-religion/
Augustus Nicodemus Lopes on Spurgeon's New Park Street Pulpit
8m · PublishedWhen Christians come to understand the doctrine of election, they're often awakened afresh to the wonders of the gospel. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes joins Stephen Nichols to discuss a sermon that changed his mind about Calvinism.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-spurgeons-new-park-street-pulpit/
Season Five Begins Next Week
1m · PublishedA new season of the Open Book podcast begins April 25. Listen to the trailer to discover which special guest is joining Stephen Nichols to share the books that have influenced their faith. Follow the podcast so you can hear each Thursday’s episode.
Derek Thomas on Sproul’s Chosen by God
10m · PublishedDerek 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 on Machen’s Christianity and Liberalism
9m · PublishedJ. 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/
Derek Thomas on Calvin’s Sermons on Job
10m · PublishedPreaching 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/
Derek Thomas on Murray’s The Epistle to the Romans and Studies in Theology
15m · PublishedJohn 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/
Derek Thomas on Lloyd-Jones’ Preaching and Preachers
12m · PublishedGenerations 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/
Open Book with Stephen Nichols has 48 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 6:42:59. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on April 23rd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 09:10.