In this episode, we go through the Reformed understanding of Limited Atonement, and what they use to build up this doctrine. We then show how each of their proof-texts are interpreted incorrectly. We would encourage all listeners to go back to episode 39, in which we provide the scriptural context of the atonement, as seen through the Old Testament, carried all the way through the New Testament.
In this episode, we have a little brodown discussing who are the sheep spoken of in John 10, and in context, throughout the Bible.
In this episode, we discuss Unconditional Election. We go through the "proof-texts" often used to teach this theory, and explain how they are interpreted by Calvinists, and then how they should be interpreted in context.
In this episode, we talk about an interesting topic., submitting yourself to someone else based on their spiritual gift.
In this episode, we are looking at the Reformed doctrine of Total Depravity, and the scriptures often used to affirm this position. We provide the context of these passages, and show that they do not affirm that man is unable to respond to God's own call to repentance.
In this episode, we look at the work of the cross through the lens of the Exodus and Israel. What did the cross accomplish?
In this short minicast, we discuss interpretation methods, and looking at whether the historical grammatical method is *always* the best practice.
In this episode, we discuss Inclusivism and look at some of the Biblical arguments for it, and some of the arguments (strawmen) against it.
In this episode, we talk about General Revelation vs. Special Revelation, and if there is a difference.
In this episode, we discuss whether there is a difference between being saved and converted. Were OT believers saved? What about OT believers during Christ, who had not yet been 'converted' to knowing Him as a person?
In this episode, we discuss Acts 13:48, and what it means when it says "those who were appointed to eternal life believed.".
In this episode, we look at Genesis 1:1-2, and discuss the "Gap Theory" and the biblical support of it.
A look at Cornelius and Lydia, and how they were already sheep before the specifics of Christ were brought to them.
In this episode, we continue our discussion on hell and look at the three orthodox views of hell, and the evidences and objections to each.
Should sermons and Bible teaching be focused on "life application" or "doctrine", or a combination of both?
Looking at Revelation 14:6-7, and comparing it to the rest of Scripture to show that there is, and has always been, one Gospel since Adam.
This is part one of a two-part series looking at what the Bible says about hell. In this episode we look at the OT and NT passages that talk about Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Tarterus, and the Lake of Fire. Next week we will look at the three views of hell.
We had a question on what doctrines or things don't apply to Romans 14 and in this episode we answer it.
In this episode, we continue our discussion on tithing, and look at how the new covenant believer is to view giving and whether it is our 'duty' or a 'command' to tithe.
In this short episode, we discuss whether or not Christians should debate in public? Is it OK? What about with unbelievers? What about with believers?
In this episode we discuss tithing, and look at the OT tithe. In part 2, we discuss whether the OT tithe is applicable to the Church.
In this short episode, we look at whether or not Christians should be judging one another, and unbelievers. What does Scripture say?
In this episode, we discuss whether or not denominations are a good thing or a bad thing.
In this episode we go over John 6, and the often misunderstood passages:
John 6:37
All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.
John 6:39
And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day.
John 6:44
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.
John 6:65
And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.”
Do these passages refer to unconditional election and irresistable grace?
In this episode, we discuss some of the possible, and pure speculation ideas that some people chase when studying end times, or trying to fit various earthly theories and ideas into Scripture.