The forbidden fruit of Genesis 3 is more than a metaphor for temptation generally; it is a metaphor above all for the temptation that technology poses, especially in an age where most of us have an Apple in our pockets. The standing threat of technology, greater than ever in the age of AI, is that it will lead us to forget our own dependence--and particularly our interdependence on one another--pulling us away from our humanity toward an idolatrous worship of self and of our own creations.

The monthly Capella meeting at Reformed Evangelical Seminary featured Reverend Virgil Hurt, the incoming president of RES, who shared his vision for the seminary's role in preparing future pastors for the CREC's expansion.

Dr. Tyler Bauer examines the challenges Protestants face in inheriting the Christian tradition after the Reformation. He responds to common Catholic critiques about Protestant disunity and innovation, showing how these arguments often rely on rhetoric rather than substance. Bauer emphasizes the Protestant commitment to biblical authority and continuity with the faith once delivered to the saints, even amid diverse traditions. His talk invites viewers to reflect deeply on questions of unity, tradition, and truth in the Christian life.

Please join us to celebrate the launch of the Seminary’s third academic year, Friday, August 29, at 5:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. CT.