The Carson Center Podcast

Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd talk with Mary Hannah about Old Testament theology, biblical theology in the local church, Christ-centered interpretation, moral application, and how ordinary Christians can grow in seeing the beauty of Christ across Scripture.

Resources Mentioned:

Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin 

God’s Big Picture by Vaughan Roberts 

TGC Courses 

According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy 

Name Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson 

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson 

Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale 

Essential Studies in Biblical Theology series 

Short Studies in Biblical Theology series 

New Studies in Biblical Theology series 

The God Who Makes Himself Known by W. Ross Blackburn 

 

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Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd examine Mark 4:35–41 and show how the stilling of the storm reveals Jesus as the faithful prophet, the greater David, the true Joshua, and Yahweh in the flesh. Through Old Testament allusions and biblical-theological connections, they explain why this familiar story is central to understanding Jesus’s identity and the arrival of God’s kingdom.

Resources Mentioned:

Commentary on Mark by R. T. France

Commentary on Matthew by R. T. France

Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament - G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson

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Tom Schreiner joins Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd to discuss why biblical theology matters, how to read the whole Bible as one story, and how typology, covenant, and careful attention to the text help Christians interpret Scripture faithfully. They also reflect on the future of biblical theology, the value of humility in difficult passages, and the rich Old Testament background behind Mary’s song in Luke 1.

Resources Mentioned

Theology of the New Testament by George Ladd

Covenant and God’s Purpose for the World by Tom Schreiner

The Joy of Hearing by Tom Schreiner

The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments by Tom Schreiner

New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ by Tom Schreiner

The Temple and the Church's Mission by G.K. Beale

From the Manger to the Throne by Ben Gladd

Women in the Church: A Fresh Analysis of 1 Timothy 2:9–15 by Tom Schreiner

From Prisoner to Prince: The Joseph Story in Biblical Theology by Samuel Emadi

The Carson Center

 

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Jen Wilkin joins Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd to explain why Christians should read Revelation as a symbolic, Old-Testament-saturated book that trains believers for endurance—not escapism—and why repeated, whole-book reading is essential for understanding it.

Resources Mentioned

Revelation by Jen Wilkin

Revelation by G. K. Beale

All Things New by Brian Tabb

Postmillennialism by Keith Mathison

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Matt Harmon and Ben Gladd explain why Luke highlights Jesus’ Christ-centered reading of the Old Testament and argue Christians should learn to read Scripture the way Jesus taught his disciples—responsibly, contextually, and with the Spirit’s help.

Resources Mentioned

Asking the Right Questions by Matt Harmon

In All the Scriptures by Nicholas G. Piotrowski

Mere Christian Hermeneutics by Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics by Graeme Goldsworthy

From the Manger to the Throne by Benjamin L. Gladd

The Gospel of Matthew by R. T. France

The Gospel of Mark by R. T. France

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