Doxology Matters Podcast

In this episode we discuss Chapter 1: "The Gospel of Structure" from Brian Chapell's, Christ Centered Worship . Topics include: Liturgy, The Place of Worship, Traditions, Singing, The Lord's Supper, and more.

In this episode, we talk about the doctrine of election. We seek to answer the following questions:  Could you summarize/list the order of salvation?  What is the biblical doctrine of election?  Why is it so polarizing among Christians?  Let's talk about some Scriptural support for election.   How is it a reason to praise God?  What encouragement is it to evangelism?  What are some misunderstandings of this doctrine?  Could you address some objections people might have?  What is reprobation?

God is so good! He gives humanity so much common grace. Listen to this encouraging episode today and be reminded anew of God's goodness to you. 

In this episode, we discuss the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.  We seek to answer the following questions: Could you share in a concise way what resurrection means?  Why was it important for Jesus to resurrect?  How did those that knew Him before the crucifixion react to him as the resurrected Christ?  How do you think you would have reacted if you were there?  Let's talk through some NT evidences that Jesus he a physical body.  What part of the Godhead participated in the resurrection?  What is the doctrinal significance of the resurrection?  Explain to the listener what the ascension was.  Why is His ascension necessary?

Join us today as we prayerfully walk through the battle of anxiety.  On this episode we welcome some new brothers to the podcast: Mark Vance, Andrew Henrich, and Bob Price. We are walking through John Piper's book, Battling Unbelief. 

Listen down to this remote episode with guest Scott Williamson, a brilliant session musician and a faithful Christian. It was a great time. We discuss the following in our conversation: Can you share with us some of your testimony of coming to Faith in Christ? Tell me some about your background as a musician/artist growing up.  How did you get into being a studio musician. Was that something you always wanted to do.  How do you stay in demand for people to book you? I know you have worked with some very cool people. Can you share a top highlight? How have you grown as a musician/artist/producer over the years and what are some ways we can steward/hone our crafts? Do you think excellence is value in the arts in the Church? Why does excellence and faithfulness matter? What word would you say to church musicians about their serving on a worship team.  As you have played 100s of songs for Christian worship what observations have you had? Anything the church can do better in? How does the Bible inform your life as a studio musician?

We are delighted in this episode to welcome the Music and Media class from Hampton Christ Academy to the Podcast. This week's topic is on the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We seek to answer and discuss the following: Define what the atonement is and why it should matter to the average Christian. What are some scriptures that come to mind regarding this doctrine? Why was the atonement necessary? Explain the nature of the atonement. What is Jesus' active and passive obedience?

We are delighted to welcome Hailey Malay to the podcast.  We talk via Zoom on the topic of Holiness. We pray this honest reflection/conversation will be helpful to you. 

Jesus is the Savior of the world and is worthy of our highest praise. Listen in to this special episode on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. We seek to answer the below questions;  Explain the virgin birth, cite a scripture and address objections to this doctrine. What does the virgin birth show us according to Wayne Grudem? What are some human weaknesses and limitations the man, Jesus, had while on earth. What do we know physically about Jesus? How can Jesus be sinless in a sinful world? Why was Jesus' full humanity necessary? What is the deity of Christ and where do we see biblical support for this? What are some of the inadequate views of the person of Christ? 

Join us today as we talk about sin and seek to answer the following questions.  What is the definition of sin?  What does the Scripture say about sin both in the OT and NT? What are some examples of sinful attitudes?  Where did sin come from?  Why can God not be blamed for sin?  Why are we counted guilty because of Adam's sin?  What was imputed to us in Adam and then in Christ?  Are infants guilty before they commit actual sin?  How can infants who die be saved? Are there degrees of sin? What is the unpardonable sin?

In this episode we discuss Gender: Male and Female. 

In this episode we seek to answer the below questions and more. 1. Who created man and how was he created?2. Why did he create man?3. What does it mean to be created in the image of God?5. How did the fall in Genesis 3 affect this?6. What are some specific aspects to our likeness to God?

How would you define revival?  Do we see the word/idea of revival in the Bible? Compare and contrast personal and corporate revival? In what ways can we give thanks for what God is doing at Asbury? Looking on social medial we see some who are skeptical about the Asbury revival. How should we rightly discern this seemingly movement of God? What is your prayer as a pastor and state convention lead regarding a movement of God in your midst?

In this episode we talk about: Angels, Satan, and Demons

In this episode we discuss prayer and seek to answer the following questions/points: Why does God want us to pray, the effectiveness of prayer,  effective prayer is made possible by our mediator, Jesus Christ,  what is praying “in Jesus' name,” should we pray to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit, praying according to God's will,  praying with faith, obedience, confession of sins, humility, what about unanswered prayer, praise and thanksgiving.

God's Providence. 

Doctrine of Creation

In this episode, we discuss the Trinity, God in 3 Persons. 

Attributes Describing God's BeingWhat is God made of?Can you explain God's invisibility with referencing scripture?Mental Attributes Could you define and describe omniscience?What is open theism and why is it not biblical?How would you describe that God  is wise?When we say that God is true, what are we saying? How does Grudem define?Moral Attributes When we say that God is good what are we saying?What is the greatest expression of Love and how is this reflected in who God is?How can we understand God being Holy? Why is it ok for God to be jealous? What is He jealous for?In a beloved modern hymn we sing, “the wrath of God was satisfied.” What is wrath and what does this lyric mean?Attributes of PurposeHow should we think of the will of God?Explain omnipotence. What are the summary attributes Grudem mentions?

1. What does the word Theology mean? What is theology proper? 2. Does man have an inner sense of God? What does the Scripture say about this? 3. Can we fully know God as we think about Him being incomprehensible? Psalm 145:3 4. What are some true things we know about God? 5. Speaking of God's attributes there are some that are incommunicable and some communicable. Could you explain what this means? 6. What does the “aseity” of God mean? What attribute is that referring to? 7. Does God ever change His mind? 8. Do you hold to impassability as an attribute of God? 9. How can God be eternal? What does the Scripture say about His infinitude? 10. Grudem says, “God is unlimited with respect to space.”  What attribute is this referring to and can you explain in more detail?For Tertullian divine impassibility does not mean that God is without emotion, rather it means that God possesses emotions in a divine manner.“God's will is determined from within instead of being swayed from without. It safeguards the truth that the impulse alike in providential order and in redemption and sanctification come from the will of God.” ~ G. L. Prestige, God in Patristic Thought (London: SPCK, 1969), 7.

In this very special episode, Pastor Keith interviews Keith Getty. We seek to discuss the following questions.Keith, would you share a little of your testimony?When did you begin studying music?How has your study, both musical and theological, influenced your writing? How do you stay sharp and grow in your craft?What state would you say congregational singing is in as you encounter God's people on tour and also observe worship trends?It is clear to me and I know thousands of others of the Lord's working through Getty music. What is your vision and hope for Getty Music going forward?What word of counsel would you give songwriters in the local church?How has God through His Word made Himself known to you as you write hymns?How can we foster humble orthodoxy as we serve together on worship teams week in and week out?

Part 2 of a conversation,  "The Clarity, Necessity, and Sufficiency of the Bible"

In this episode we talk about the clarity, necessity, and sufficiency of the Bible. This is part 1 of a 2 part mini series.  We seek to answer the following questions: Do we need to know what the Bible says to know that God exists?  p. 48Can you speak to the dynamic that some parts of Scripture are clear and others are more difficult to understand? Why is this the case? p. 48Please define the clarity of Scripture?” p. 49How does the Old Testament and New Testament affirm its own clarity? pp. 49-50What was your reaction to Grudem's thought that “give yourself to the public reading of Scripture” could implies that ordinary people can understand its clarity? p. 50What are the 7 requirements that Grudem gives for understanding Scripture rightly? pp. 50-54

Listen in to this episode on The Authority and Inerrancy of the Bible. Conversation flows from Wayne Grudem's, Bible Doctrine, Chapter 2. 

In this episode we discuss an introduction to systematic theology. We use the wonderful volume from Wayne Grudem,  "Bible Doctrine." This episode begins a new series on systematic theology. Listen in and join the conversation. 

Listen in to today's episode on "Soul Care: Counseling: Growing in Truth and Grace with guest Pastor Ben Little. We seek to answer the below questions.  What is counseling and what does the Bible speak of counsel? Is counseling for just professionals with degrees? When should someone go to a professional counselor? What is the shepherd/pastor's role in counseling church members? Do you counsel? Could you explain “there is wisdom in a multitude of counsel? Do you remember a time when someone gave you much needed counsel? How can godly counsel in our lives serve us in our sanctification? What is rebuke?  Have you ever been rebuked? How did you respond? How can we be a people who welcome counsel?

In this episode, we seek to talk with Pastor Ben Little and his wife Meg on "A Covenant that Glorifies God." How did you and Megan meet? What were some things that "drew" you in to the other one? How did you know that marriage was the right next step before the Lord? Is Marriage for everyone or is singleness in God's Kingdom? What is your view of covenantal love between each other? How does it mirror Jesus and the Church? Ben, how can we seek to live more with our wife in an understanding way as the scripture speaks of? Meg, how can we as husbands and shepherds of our homes lead more faithfully before the Lord. What is the world's view of marriage and how does this contrast with the Biblical view of marriage? God uses marriage to sanctify each spouse. How has he done that in you guys? What is one thing you would tell engaged couples?

A conversation with Jeff Mingee about his new book, "Digital Dominion." We discuss these questions from his book:  Am I In Control?  How is this Shaping Me?  Does this Help me Flourish? Can I Discern Wisdom and Folly?  Am I Being Missional?

Join us for this episode where Pastor Ben and Pastor Keith talk about the songs we sing in Christian Worship. We seek to answer the questions below: Why should a Christian sing? What scriptures support your answer? Is singing just for people that like music? What if I don't have a good voice? What songs should we sing? Are there songs we should not sing? Why or why not? Share with us the priority Seaford has regarding congregational singing? What is the "driver" behind your position/value? What is the criteria for using a song in worship? How many songs does Seaford typically sing on a Sunday?  Can you share with us how they are chosen for placement in the service? How many songs are in your song database? How do you balance familiar with unfamiliar? How does a song's tempo/meter fit into consideration?  What are some songs that a resonating with Seaford currently?

Listen in today as discuss fear and anxiety. We pray it will be helpful and encouraging.  We seek to answer the following questions.  Define Anxiety.  What is the root cause of anxiety? How is trusting in God's future grace a remedy for anxiety? (John Piper's "Future Grace") What moments in your life are you prone to be anxious? How do you handle that?Is Anxiety the same as fear? What does the Bible say about anxiety? What is your view on using medicine to help someone struggling with anxiety?  How can we care for someone struggling with anxiety? What are some "fighter" verses we can use when we feel anxious?

We are delighted to have Pastor Hopson Boutot on the podcast for this episode on worship. We seek to discuss and grow together around the listed questions. Who is the God of Worship?  What is the ultimate goal of Christian worship What are things you think about when planning worship? What was Jesus going after in John 4 with the Samaritan Women at the well?  How important is personal worship in the life of a believer? What Scriptural drivers can also help strengthen us in corporate worship? Why is family worship a challenge for families? What other spiritual disciplines could serve the believer in worship? Most influential book on worship you have read?

In this episode we discuss God's love. We seek to answer the following questions: How would you define God's love? Why does Christian culture tend to equate God with love, as if it is His greatest or most awesome attribute?  How do God's other characteristics interact with His love? How does our culture define love? How does it idolize it?  Name a time you were afraid and the Father enveloped you in His love.  How can we approach God as our friend yet still in reverent fear as Lord?  Name an Old Testament story or Psalm demonstrating the love of God. Any books you might recommend on the Love of God? Favorite Songs?

Welcome to Season 5.  We begin this season and year with focusing on prayer and fasting.  Pastor Doug Echols shares, through this interview, the biblical importance of prayer and fasting. We also discuss practical aspects of a praying life.  

In this episode, Pastor Keith shares some of what the Lord taught him during his recent sabbatical. Let us know how this episode resonated with you. doxology@bbcyorktown.org

In this episode Jeff and I talk about God's amazing power. We seek to answer the following questions. Define omnipotence.  How is God omnipotent and what Scriptures support this attribute?Why must sovereignty and omnipotence go hand in hand?  What would the implications be of God "not being all powerful." What is your reaction to Tozer's statement of "God has delegated his power to His creatures, but being self-sufficient, He cannot relinquish anything of His perfections and, power being one of them." How does God being self-sufficient connect theologically to God's omnipotence? Is there anything God cannot do? Are there any common wrong views of God's power that are prevalent in either church history or current day? If so, what are they? Has there been a moment in your life where God's omnipotence has been especially meaningful and encouraging to you? Any books you would recommend on this attribute? Worship Song?

In this series we talk about God's glorious attributes. Today we discuss God's sovereignty and seek to answer the below questions. Listen in today and join the conversation. Define sovereignty.  Why is it essential that God posses every piece of knowledge? How does God being free and self-sufficient connect sovereignty? Explain evil in light of the sovereignty of God. If God rules His universe by His sovereign degrees, how is it possible for man to exercise free choice? Summarize the opposing positions of John Calvin and Jacob Arminius? In a season of Covid and turmoil in the Middle East how is God being sovereign encouraging to the Christian? How might a fresh look at God's sovereignty impact your prayer life? Why pray if God is sovereign? What books would you recommend on this doctrine?

Welcome back to our new season 4 of episodes. Today we are discussing God's wisdom and seek to answer the questions below. Thanks for listening. What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge. Support your answer with Scripture. Tozer said, "The idea of God as infinitely wise is at the root of all truth." Do you agree with that and if so why? How does God's wisdom matter to "Joe" christian? How can the wisdom of God help us with patience? How do we see God's wisdom in the Gospel at the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus? Explain the verse in Luke 2:52 that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature. What does the scripture say is the beginning of wisdom?  How do we gain more wisdom day to day? Any songs come to mind on wisdom?

In this episode we discuss the goodness of God as we seek to answer these questions: How would define goodness? Where do we see God's goodness in the Bible? Why does God not vary in intensity of kindness? Why is God no respecter of persons? What does this mean? How is hearing our prayers reflect God's goodness? How do we see God's goodness related to sin?What can we learn from God's goodness about interacting with others? How have you seen God's goodness in the season of life you are in? How have you seen God's goodness in your area of ministry? Any helpful book you would recommend of God's goodness? Song?

In this episode we discuss the Eternity of God and seek to answer the following questions. What do you think of when you hear the word everlasting? What Scriptures come to mind regarding everlasting? Why does time have no application to God? Respond to the following statements by A.W. Tozer; "Time marks the beginning of created existence, and because God never began to exist it can have no application to Him? But since God is uncreated, He is not Himself affected by that succession of consecutive changes we call time." How does this doctrine encourage you?  Do you think about redeeming "your days" that God has given you to live? How are we made for eternity? How does a person obtain eternity with God? Any books you would recommend on this attribute? Favorite worship song around this attribute?

In this episode on God being self-sufficient. We answer the following questions: Why is God not in need? What does it mean to be self-sufficient? Why are we not? What are you saying if God has a need? Why do you think we wrongly think we are necessary to God? Does God need defending? Who does God exist for and what are the implications for us? What is behind unbelief for us? Being that God is ultimate and needs nothing how should that effect our daily lives? Any books you would recommend on this attribute? Favorite worship song around this attribute? 

In this episode we seek to answer the below questions on the self-existence of God. Does God have an origin? What Scriptures come to mind to support your answer?  How are we different from God in this way? How are we able to understand our uncreated God? Is God really everywhere? How would you support this answer from Scripture?  Does God owe us anything if He is self existent?  How does an understanding of God help us to know what and who we are?  What are some of the marks of God's image in man? What is reaction to A.W. Tozer's quote, "The natural man is a sinner because and only because he challenges God's selfhood in relation to his own." Any books you would recommend on this attribute? Favorite worship song around this attribute?

Listen in to this special episode with our very own Senior Pastor, Doug Echols.  We explore  the meaning of Easter. He Is Risen!

In this episode we talk about God being Holy. We answer questions like: Describe for us the holiness of God. RC Sproul said the the apex of God’s attributes is the holiness of God. Why do you think he said that and what is your reaction to that statement? What is the significance of the scripture stating thrice Holy when referring to God? Where in the Bible do we see God’s holiness mentioned? What should be our response to God’s holiness? What does our response reveal about our spiritual life? What is the connection between God’s holiness and Jesus coming to die? It says in 1st Peter “Be Ye Holy for I am holy.” What is the context of this passage? Can we be holy like God? How can we increase our wonder and awe at the holiness of God? How does God’s holiness compel you to go to the nations with the Gospel?

In this episode we talk about the grace of God. We seek to answer questions like: What is the grace of God? What does the Bible say about the grace of God? How have you come to know the grace of God personally in your life? How has your view of God’s grace changed as you have grown in Him? What does a lack of the knowledge of God’s grace look like in someone’s life? Why should we show grace toward others? What does putting on the grace of God look like in our lives? Are you more apt to receive grace or extend grace? Why? Are there limits to God’s grace? Where does He draw the line? What amazes you most about grace? What are some passages of Scripture that come to mind when you think on God’s grace? How does God’s grace tie in with the Church’s mission on earth of discipling believers of all nations?How do we incorporate grace into discipleship?

In this episode we begin a series of episodes on God's attributes. Today's attribute is Justice. We see to have a conversation around the following questions. How would you define Justice? When we say God is just what are we saying? How do we see God’s justice in the whole of the Biblical Narrative? Is God’s justice at odds with his mercy? Why is the justice of God important? How do we see God’s justice in salvation? Are we at anytime judges? Thanks for listening.

Enjoy this wonderful interview today as Pastor Keith McMinn welcomes a new pastor to the community. Much is to gain in listening to this episode on the topic of Biblical Worship. Be encouraged today.

"May the Words of My Mouth and the mediation of my heart be pleasing to you my rock and my redeemer." (Psalm 19) A beautiful prayer for us to pray as we live and breathe and have our being. Words matter. "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:10) How can we practically show love and honor for those we interact with? "Consider others more significant than yourself." (Phil. 2) What can be our default position normally when listening and thinking of others?"Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." (Ephesians 4:29) This can be a tough one. Only the Spirit of God can take the tongue. Why is it so tempting to tear down others instead of building them up?Listen in today and think through how to honor all in grace and truth filled conversations.

What does it look like to draw near to God? Why should we? How is Jesus better than life?How have you seen the promise of God in your life that He will draw near to you when you draw near to him? How would you say your generation is doing drawing near? What are 3 books other than the Bible that has helped you in your devotional life? How so? Blessed is the pure and heart for they shall see God. How does purity help us see God? How do you interface with social media as you draw near to the Father? Can you share with us what your devotional life looks like? What spiritual disciplines do practice? How much of a priority should prayer be in drawing near to God? What is one final thought you may have that we have not covered? Any word to our sisters in Christ that are listening?We seek to answer these questions and more as we draw near to the Father.

In this episode, we examine glorification. This is the end of John Murray's book, "Redemption, Accomplished and Applied." We answer questions like: Explain what glorification is and why it is at the end of application. When does it take place?Pastors often say to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Is this true and if so what is your scriptural proof text? Is the body of Christ glorified at the same time or when they each pass away? What would you say to the person who says, “I thought Jesus is the only one glorified.” Is the believer done with sin at this point?

God in His kindness unites us to Jesus Christ. Listen in to this episode and be greatly encouraged.

In this episode we talk about Perseverance in the order of salvation. We answer questions like: What does it look like to persevere? What does this doctrine not mean? What is Murray referring to when he says, "temporary faith?" How do I reconcile my seasons of luke-warmness with perseverance? Could you give us a concise definition of perseverance? What does the Bible say about losing your salvation? In what ways can we marvel at God's goodness thinking on perseverance?