As chancellor of a Christian university, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes commuted by motorcycle through the busy streets of Sao Paulo. Today, he talks with Stephen Nichols about the enriching experience of listening to Renewing Your Mind each day on his Harley.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-renewing-your-mind/
Are science and Christianity opposed to each other? Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols discuss a book that traces the foundations of the modern scientific method back to the historic Christian faith.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-pearcey-and-thaxtons-the-soul-of-science/
Do you know the difference between biblical theology and systematic theology? Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes discuss the value of both these disciplines in the study of God's Word.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-ridderbos-paul-an-outline-of-his-theology/
Known as "the Doctor," Martyn Lloyd-Jones used medical precision in explaining the text of Scripture and applying it to the soul. Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols discuss the lasting influence of Lloyd-Jones' preaching.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-lloyd-jones-preachers-and-preaching/
Many of us know Charles Spurgeon as the Prince of Preachers. But did you know he trained many other pastors to serve their flocks faithfully? Today, Stephen Nichols and Augustus Nicodemus Lopes examine Spurgeon's lectures to his students.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-spurgeons-lectures-to-my-students/
Since God has predestined His people for salvation, why should Christians involve themselves in evangelism? Today, Augustus Nicodemus Lopes and Stephen Nichols show that God's sovereignty is the very reason we evangelize.
Read the transcript: https://openbookpodcast.com/augustus-nicodemus-lopes-on-packers-evangelism-and-the-sovereignty-of-god/
The 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/
Chosen 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/
Expecting 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/
When 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/
A 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.
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