The Kenwood Institute Podcast

A Biblical Theology of Romans - Session 2

A Biblical Theology of Romans was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Spring 2025 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr., Dr. Colin Smothers, and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
Session 2 is an exposition of Romans 1:8–3:20 taught by Dr. Hamilton.
“This epistle is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel. It is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul.” - Martin Luther

Do Not Forget—A Biblical Rationale for the Study of History

Dr. John Wilsey, Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Kenwood Baptist Church elder, gave the keynote address at the recent Kenwood Institute Annual Banquet.
At a time when many would have us either dismiss history or revise it, Dr. Wilsey calls Christians to embrace and learn from those who have gone before us.

A Biblical Theology of Romans - Session 1

A Biblical Theology of Romans was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Spring 2025 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr., Dr. Colin Smothers, and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
Session 1 is an introduction to the book of Romans and an exposition of Romans 1:1–7 taught by Dr. Sculthorpe.
“This epistle is really the chief part of the New Testament, and is truly the purest gospel. It is worthy not only that every Christian should know it word for word, by heart, but also that he should occupy himself with it every day, as the daily bread of the soul.” - Martin Luther

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 11

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
In this final session, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the second half of the Joseph narrative in which Israel descends into Egypt (Gen 47:28–50:26).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 10

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
In Session 10, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the Joseph narrative prior to his descent into Egypt (Gen 37:2–47:27).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 9

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
In Session 9, Dr. Sculthorpe explains how the characterizations of Joseph and Judah serve as two complementary sides of the Messianic coin in the Joseph narrative (Gen 37:2–47:27). In these two men the royal and prophetic (Joseph) and priestly (Judah) functions of the promised seed are typologically manifest.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 8

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
Session 8 is an exposition of the Jacob narrative (Gen 25:12–37:1) by Dr. Sculthorpe.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 7

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
Dr. Sculthorpe explains the literary center of the book of Genesis in session 7. The deaths of both Sarah (Gen 23) and Abraham (Gen 25:1–11) frame the marriage of Isaac (Gen 24). This striking literary feature conveys the means by which the Lord will overcome sin and death—resurrection.

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 6

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
In session 6, Dr. Hamilton gives an exposition of the Abraham narrative (Gen 11:27–22:24).

A Biblical Theology of Genesis - Session 5

A Biblical Theology of Genesis was a Kenwood Hall Anchor Class taught during the Fall 2024 term by Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. and Dr. Thomas J. Sculthorpe.
Session 5 covers the content of two class sessions in which Dr. Sculthorpe gives an exposition of Genesis 4–11.