Episode Details

Machen knew that emptying Christianity of its historical claims would leave only a lifeless shell behind. True spiritual life is not opposed to history, but is produced by a God who acts in history. Listen in to this conversation on Dr. Michael Haykin's essay on the life of Machen.

Timestamps to Know

·      Intro: 00:38

·      Dr. Haykin’s Introduction to Machen - 02:52

·      Dr. Wellum’s Introduction to Machen - 04:15

·      How Does the Modernist/Fundamentalist Debate Fit into the History of the Church? - 05:59

·      Was Machen Doing Something ‘Novel’ in Making a Distinction Between Christianity & Liberalism? - 14:12

·      Machen’s Historical Background - 17:05

·      Students Maintaining Objectivity When Studying History - 21:05

·      What Do We Know About Machen’s Time in Princeton, and Wilhelm Herman’s Influence - 22:56

·      Machen’s Experience Leading to Ministry - 31:54

·      How Does Machen Relate Doctrine and Experience? - 35:05

·      What are the Big Battles Today We are Facing? - 37:32

·      What Can We Learn from Church History About Ecumenicism and Doctrine? - 40:58

·      Outro - 48:07

Resources to Click

·      John Gresham Machen, Defender of the Faith – Michael A.G. Haykin

Books to Read

·      Christianity & Liberalism – J. Gresham Machen

·      What is Faith? – J. Gresham Machen

·      The Origin of Paul’s Religion: The Classic Defense of Supernatural Christianity – J. Gresham Machen

·      J. Gresham Machen: A Biographical Memoir – Ned B. Stonehouse