Have You Not Read?

Welcome back, it's Season 3! We took a long summer break, but it's time to get back into the swing of things, attempting to apply God's Word to all of life to the glory of Christ our King.  Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they wrestle with a very serious topic: suicide.  What does the Bible have to say about it? How can be help those with suicidal thoughts to turn away from themselves and toward the Giver of Life?Media Recommendations:Spurgeon On the Christian Life: Alive in Christ - book by Michael ReevesLectures on Modernity: French Revolution - lecture by George GrantBeliever's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ - book by Schreiner and WrightDo Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life - book by Kevin DeYoungThoughts for Young Men - book by J.C. RyleIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

In this final episode of Season 2, join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider whether Christians can or should attend religious celebrations hosted by friends of a different faith, in this case, a bar mitzvah hosted by Messianic Jews.  Does attending such an event mean automatic endorsement of their beliefs?  How do you navigate the various matters of conscience in this situation?Sticks, Stones, Sabbaths, and Sundays - book by Tray TallyPiano music by Ludovico EinaudiThe Benefits of Providence - book by James S. SpiegelThe Haunted Cosmos - podcast by New Christendom PressIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they ponder a concern that may sound odd to modern Western ears: "Are head coverings relevant today, or are they culturally specific to Corinth?"  How are we to understand the context of 1 Corinthians 11 and make the proper connections to Christ?Chapel Library - ministry of Mount Zion Bible ChurchThe Message of Isaiah - commentary by Barry G. WebbConscience: What Is It, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ - book by Andrew David Naselli & J.D. CrowleyHow to Think About the Economy: A Primer - book by Per L. BylundIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Andrew, David and Michael as they follow-up on a previous question about a pastor having too much power in a local congregation: "What about when too much power is concentrated in the deacons' position?"  Where does authority properly lie in the church?Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible - book by Stephen G. DempsterStar Wars: Heir to the Empire - audiobook by Timothy ZahnIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Andrew, David and Michael as they tackle a handful of questions: 1.  What book of the bible should a new Christian start with?2.  Should followers of Christ fast?3.  Is tithing a matter of the heart or a command from God?The God Who Become Human: A Biblical Theology of Incarnation - book by Graham ColeSlave - book by John MacArthurThe Good Fight Radio Show - podcast hosted by Chad Davidson & Joe SchimmelIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Andrew, David and Michael as they talk about complementarian versus egalitarian views in the church, patriarchy, and how Christian husbands should relate to their wives.  Specifically, should Christian husbands compare themselves to Jesus when He is described as more glorious than the Bride in Revelation 19?  Isn't that an arrogant position for followers of Christ to take?What is New Covenant Theology? An Introduction - book by Blake WhiteA Way to Pray - book by Matthew HenryIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Andrew, David and Chris as they consider how to minister to someone who struggles with doubt in their Christian walk.  Can true Christians experience doubts about their faith, the faithfulness of God, the veracity of the Scriptures?  What do we do when we are in the midst of such doubts ourselves, and how do we minister to a friend or loved one who is suffering under such confusion?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Andrew, David and Chris as they discuss biblical church polity, particularly in light of how many Baptist churches tend to concentrate power and authority into a single, personality-driven senior pastorate.  How do you guard against pastors becoming abusive when there are no checks and balances?  Is a deacon-led church following a biblical model, or should churches also have elders?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David and Dillon as they consider what role creeds and confessions should play in the modern church?  It is clear that Scripture is the final standard by which we are to evaluate truth, so what is the right place for these extra-biblical doctrinal statements that have been passed down through the ages?The Majority Text of the Greek New Testament - Book by Guiseppe GuarinoCultish - podcast produced by Apologia StudiosIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they take up the question of how to counsel a man who has become a Christian but brings along the baggage of polygamous relationships, for example converting from an Islamic or Mormon context?  Should he divorce all but the first wife?  We see polygamy practiced in the Old Testament.  Why do we say it is wrong now?Exegetical Fallacies - Book by D. A. CarsonThe Huguenot Garden - Book by Douglas M. Jones IIIThe Christian Classics Ethereal Library - Christian resource websiteIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Andrew as they ponder another listener's question: "How can a Christian defend his faith rightly?"  What does Christ, our Lord and Master, have to say about how His followers should respond when they enter into conflict over theological ideas and the truth of the Scriptures, either with those inside the church or those outside the church?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Andrew as they consider the role of "prophetesses" in the Bible, particularly in light of Paul's instruction that he does not allow a woman to have authority over a man in the church due to the order God imposed at creation.  Did God raise up prophetesses to simply highlight His people's sinfulness in the Old Covenant, or should this function be seen as normative today in Christ's church (e.g. female pastors)?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Andrew and Chris as they ponder a very important question: "Can a Christian lose their salvation?"  Can we have assurance that Christ's redeeming grace is sufficient to save and keep His own until the end, or should we be constantly concerned that our personal holiness is unable to maintain God's favor?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Chris as they consider the historic understanding of the "three uses of the law."  Particularly, how was this teaching fleshed out in the Reformation and what is its relevance today, if any?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Chris as they wrestle with the biblical concept of the Kingdom of God.  Can the Kingdom of God be here now if Jesus is currently in heaven?  Does the initiation of the Kingdom require the earthly reign of the risen Christ?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Chris as they discuss the difference between Christians adopting the world's version of "niceness" and Christians standing on God's word and operating with Christ-like love and kindness, which carefully confronts sin for the good of the sinner and the glory of God.  If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they consider the various tactics employed in modern-day counseling, even so-called Christian counseling.  How do we respond when Christian counselors rely upon the tools of psychology rather than the Word of God?  For example, is it okay for Christians to undergo hypnosis to get to the root of their problems?"The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness" - book by Jerry Bridges & Bob Bevington"Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace" - book by Sarah Mackenzie"A Display of God's Glory" - booklet by Mark Dever"Grieving: Your Path Back to Peace" - book by James R. WhiteIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look at Proverbs 13:24 and Ephesians 6:4.  Does the "rod" referred to in Proverbs equate disciplining your children to spanking?  What does it mean to bring up your children in the training and admonition of the Lord?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris and Andrew as they deal with two related questions: "What is my role in sanctification?  To sin less and less?" and "How do we deal with guilt over sin?"  These questions get down to the heart of what it means to walk with Christ daily.If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they tackle a question that is near and dear to our hearts at Sunnyside: "How do you raise your children in today's insanity?"  Higher education has long been a bastion of progressive lockstep, activist indoctrination, pluralistic philosophy, and anti-Christian values.  Those principles have been trickling down into the halls of lower education, both public and private, for decades.  The product of this icky, sticky mess is now flagrantly on display in the culture at large.  But there is nothing new under the sun.  The Christian parents' call in every generation is to train our children to pursue God whole-heartedly, unfazed by whatever brand of in-your-face debauchery is being peddled by the world at a particular moment in history."Kingdom Through Covenant" - book by Peter Gentry & Stephen Wellum (see also "God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants")"In the House of Tom Bombadil" - book by C. R. Wiley"How Should We Develop Biblical Friendship" - book by Joel Beeke & Michael Haykin (from the Biblical Godliness series)Find some background music and dance with your kids - suggestion from Dillon  :)If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look to understand and clarify the concept of "Two Kingdom" theology.  What is it exactly?  Is it related to the theological concept of the visible/invisible church?"Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God" - book by Brian S. Rosner"Dominion Theology: Blessing or Curse?" - book by H. Wayne House & Thomas IceUdemy, Coursera - online instructional video resources"The Human Action Podcast" - podcast by Mises InstituteIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a follow-up question to our "Legitimate Baptizer" episode.  The bible teaches us that Jesus Christ has established a hierarchy of authority within His church.  What are appropriate, biblical roles for women in the life of the church community?"If One Uses It Lawfully" - book by Matthew E. Ferris"One Greater Than Moses: A History of New Covenant Theology" - book by Heather A. KendallBiblehub.com - website resource"The Winter's Tale" - play by WilliamShakespeare (read in light of Psalm 2)If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider an interesting question: "Should Christians enter into prayer with people who worship a false Jesus?"  This question can be extended to other practical situations of an ecumenical nature.If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they field an audience question regarding one of Pastor Michael's sermons where he claimed, "In the New Covenant, Jesus is all the 'Jewishness' you will ever need."  What does that mean?  How do the Old Covenant promises get translated through, or absorbed by, Christ?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as contemplate the differences between a pro-life incrementalist position and an abolitionist position.  How important is this issue to God and therefore to the Christian?  Can abolitionists rejoice in incremental victories over the evil of abortion or is abolition an all-or-nothing stance?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they take up a question about the place of profanity in the life of the christian.  Some in the church today push the boundaries of language in an attempt to be more culturally engaging. Are those who abstain from such language simply being prudish? What is God's purpose for our words?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they answer a listener's question concerning an important doctrinal issue: election. Who is meant when Peter says that God is "not willing that any should perish" in 2 Peter 3:9?  Is he speaking of everyone indiscriminately or of the elect in particular?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Dillon, Kyle, and Chris Geisler as they ponder whether it is important to God who administers baptism.  Does the Bible have something to say about women performing the role of baptizer?  For example, can women legitimately baptize other women?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they answer another question from our listeners:  "Should Christians be involved in military combat?"  Doesn't the Bible teach that we should strive for peace with all people?  How can you love your enemy when you are shooting at him?  Do we have a right to self-defense on a national and/or personal level?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they consider a question spawned by our culture's obsession with "self".  Specifically, should Christians "forgive themselves"? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Season 2 is here!  Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon once again as they kick off the season with an extremely important and widely misunderstood topic, even in Christian circles: Divorce.  Are there any situations where dissolving the marital relationship is a valid, biblical option?  How about in the context of an abusive home?  Is remarriage after divorce sanctioned by God?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Reformed Dogmatics" - book by Herman Bavinck"The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians" - book by Pope Clement ICreate your own content - e.g. write a poem!

Join Dillon, Michael and David as they unpack a specific verse, 2 Corinthians 3:18. There are a variety of metaphors that can be confusing to modern readers. What does "unveiled face" mean? How is it that we behold the glory of the Lord "as in a mirror?" What's the meaning of being transformed "from glory to glory?"If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"The Rise and Fall of the Gospel Coalition" - podcast documentary by AD Robles (Episode 1)"The Wolf Street Report" - podcast by Wolf Richter"Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare" - biography by Stephen Greenblatt

Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they answer a very personal question, "How do each of you categorize yourselves theologically?"If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Essays on Religion, Science, and Society" - book by Herman Bavinck"NewPipe" - lightweight YouTube client for Android"PictureThis" - app for identifying plants

Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they ponder the whether theonomy is a biblical concept.  How should the Christian relate to the Old Testament Law? Has the Law been abrogated, or is it still binding upon the follower of Christ, either in part or in whole, and in what way?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Christ in All the Scriptures" - podcast by Dr. Edmund Clowney"Baptist Covenant Theology" - conference video series by Founders Ministries"NET Bible" - physical book and online resource"Shakespeare the Puritan" - audio book by Douglas Wilson (on Canon+)

Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they pause from answering listener questions to celebrate the overturn of Roe v. Wade and turn to the bible to examine the topic of abortion.  If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Monsters from the Id: The Rise of Horror in Fiction and Film" - book by E. Michael Jones"What Is a Woman" - documentary by Matt Walsh"Trinity Foundation Radio" - podcast by The Trinity Foundation

Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they think carefully about how to avoid temptation.  Answering this question is foundational for any Christian seeking to honor their Lord and Savior in their day-to-day life.  What practical steps can we take to minimize our exposure to and the impact of the various temptations that are common to mankind?  How do we handle internal temptations as opposed to external temptations?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Christ Alone: The Uniqueness of Christ as Savior" - book by Stephen Wellum"Canon Plus" - app/website by Canon Press

Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they consider whether it is "okay" to drink wine.  Many Christians consider drinking alcohol in any form to be sinful, but is that what the Bible says?  And if we are allowed to drink wine, how do we stay within the biblical bounds that God has set forth for such activities?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Created in God's Image" - book by Anthony A. Hoekema"Monergism.com" - website resource"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" - book by Robert Cialdini"The Hollow Crown" - BBC television series

Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they react to the accusation of being  judgmental and displaying a lack of love toward people who have differing beliefs.  This opens the door to the important discussion of how rendering right judgment is related to loving others properly.  Is it loving to leave others ignorant of their rebellion against the God to whom they must give an account?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Ashamed of the Gospel (3rd Edition): When the Church Becomes Like the World" - book by John MacArthur"To Follow the Lambe Wheresoever He Goeth" - book by Ian Birch"The Link Between Pornography, Sex Trafficking, and Abortion" - article by Family Research Center, Issues analysis, Nov 2017"Bright Hearth" - Brian Sauvé

Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they work through a timely question concerning the relationship between faith and defending ourselves. Is carrying a weapon for self defense an indication of unbelief? Does the Bible allow for the Christian to protect themselves and others from potential harm through the use of force?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"Paradise Restored: A Biblical Theology of Dominion" - book by David Chilton"Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" - book by Weston A. Price

Join Dillon, Michael and Jonathan Dirrim as they contemplate what role secular music should play in the Christian's life, if any.  Is this simply a matter of Christian liberty?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"The Consequences of Ideas" - teaching series by R. C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries)"Art and the Bible" - book by Francis Schaeffer

Join Dillon, Michael and Jonathan Dirrim as they ponder what the content of our song writing should look like.  Can we write songs that are not overtly God-centered?  Is it wrong to create songs (or by the same token, art in general) about the Reformers, for example?If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/