In this episode, we discuss the Reformed doctrine of Perseverance of the Saints, looking at how this is supported as well as the overwhelming lack of Biblical support.
In this episode, we answer the question on why some believe, and others do not? Is it circumstantial? Is it something inside them?
In this episode we discuss the Reformed doctrine of Irresistible Grace. We define this doctrine and look at the scriptures often used to support it. We then provide the correct meaning of those scriptures, and look at the scriptures that clearly disprove this error in doctrine.
In this short minicast, we answer a question from a listener, on what exactly do we receive from Christ? Do we receive just His passive obedience on the cross where He took the punishment for our wages of sin, or do we also receive and need His perfect active obedience in keeping the Law?
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?
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.
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.
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.