Dale interviews Joseph Minich on his new book "Enduring Divine Absence: The Challenge of Modern Atheism." Show Notes: Get Divine Absence by Joseph Minich here The Davenant Institute can be explored here
Shane Morris, of Breakpoint (the Chuck Colson Center), joins us to discuss why Reformed theology has had such an influence in the Church, especially upon young men. Show Notes: What Is Reformed Theology? (book by R.C. Sproul) Subscribe to our podcast!
It is with great pleasure that I make available to my reading audience this interview with pastor Sean Cole. You can listen to Sean’s podcast, Understanding Christianity, and watch his video sermons here. 1) Tell us a little about yourself: How you came to Christ; Where you went to school; What your favorite subject was/is;... Continue Reading →
We discuss the recent Ligonier Conference on the theme of Awakening. We discuss some of the emphases in the sessions and then take a quick tour of awakenings in the Bible, especially the book of Acts. Show Notes: Ligonier Conference: Awakening (2018) Dispatches from the Front (DVD's with Tim Keesee) "This My Soul" (song by... Continue Reading →
Theme: The gospel of the kingdom expands throughout the world as King Jesus had foretold. The book of Acts is a very special book in the New Testament. It is a historical narrative that supplies us with background information for the epistles. It serves as a bridge, so to speak, from the Gospel accounts (Matthew-John)... Continue Reading →
We answer the question, "What is the gospel?," by walking through a biblical framework, one that the apostles themselves utilized in their evangelistic messages: God, man, Christ, and response. Show Notes: What Is the Gospel? (book by Greg Gilbert) "Gospel Pillars: God, Man, Christ, Response" (post by Drew) The Gospel (page) Subscribe to our... Continue Reading →
We progress through a two-column table in Will Metzger's book, Tell the Truth, where he contrasts a man-centered and a God-centered approach to evangelism under four categories: view of God, view of humanity, view of Christ, and view of response to Christ. Show Notes: Tell the Truth (book by Will Metzger) Approaches to Evangelism (pdf... Continue Reading →
The Roman Catholic Church officially teaches that Mary is the example, model, hope, and forerunner of the Church. This heretical teaching, which ascribes to Mary things that the Holy Scriptures only ascribe to Jesus Christ, can be seen in the following quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (First Image Books edition published 1995):... Continue Reading →
In the Bible, God has provided for us what I like to call his "three greats". An understanding of these "greats" helps us to think through the relationship between the law, the gospel, and the Church's mission. So, let us look briefly at these "greats". 1. The Great Commandment We find this "great" in... Continue Reading →
Dale and Drew kick off their systematic theology series titled "Evenings with Berkhof" where they base their discussion on Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine. They discuss the nature, seat, and origin of religion, noting how religion is not a dirty word, is defined by God's self-revelation, and is rooted in the image of God in man.... Continue Reading →
What does God-glorifying and Christ-centered gospel ministry look like? Who better to consult than the apostle Paul, who was used mightily of God for the advancement of the gospel among the nations in the 1st Century. There are of course many passages in Scripture that we could consult for our answer to this question. However,... Continue Reading →
People are quick to accept Jesus when they have false ideas of who he is. Many like to think of him as a friendly teacher who simply advocated friendliness toward others. Some think of him as a failed political figure but with good motives. Others think of him as nothing more than a prophet. Still,... Continue Reading →
Not According to Christ: “Calvinists deny Jesus came in the flesh and was like us in every respect. If you truly believed that, then you would have to affirm that Jesus was born in sin, since you believe we are born in sin (i.e. Original Sin; Total Depravity). Rather, we are born innocent, and like... Continue Reading →
“Can a person be saved by Christ if all they have is natural/general revelation and not the gospel?” First, definitions are in order. Inclusivism is the belief that general revelation (nature; the conscience of man) is sufficient to save, as God might judge man righteous based on what little faith they may have, despite that... Continue Reading →
Ministering the word of God at an abortion mill, where preborn babies are being murdered and mothers and fathers may lash out in hatred toward you and the truth you proclaim, is an extremely challenging thing. Emotions are high and the enemy is fast at work. No matter what, however, we must remember why we... Continue Reading →
