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2 Peter 1:5-9 // Jonathan NeefDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431214PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new25.05.11
2 Peter 1:5-9 // Ben BeasleyDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431215PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new25.05.11
2 Peter 1:5-9 // Caleb JenkinsDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431216PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new25.05.11
2 Peter 1:5-9 // Taylor FairDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431217PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new25.05.11
2 Peter 1:5-9 // Jacob NannieDiscover how to grow in virtue and become more like Jesus. This video explores the cardinal virtues—wisdom, justice, temperance, and fortitude—through a Christian lens, contrasting them with Aristotelian philosophy. Learn practical steps for habit formation and how these virtues connect to faith and love, leading to a fruitful life. Explore the "ladder of faith" and how these virtues are not sequential steps but a continuous spiral of growth.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49431213PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.05.11
An interview with Dr. Jonathan McIntosh on several of his presentations at The George Buchanan Forum. We discuss errors in Calvin's view of civil government, and we mention the God-ordained check on abuse and tyranny. We then discuss McIntosh's outline of a classical or Thomistic natural law tradition approach to libertarianism, and his critique of the Aristotelian-Thomist view of politics. We also discuss the neglected figurative or typological character of old covenant civil law by scholastic thinkers. We conclude with information about The George Buchanan Forum and other articles from McIntosh.https://reformedlibertarians.com/023Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description01:30 Guest intro and background10:11 Errors of Calvin's view of civil government15:21 Value in such critique and why Calvin's erroneous view is popular19:53 Comments on Reformers vs Calvin and obsta principiis23:03 Natural Law Libertarianism31:59 Moral realism, harm, and double effect39:32 Errors of a Thomist view of politics43:56 Neglected “figurative” or typological character of Mosaic civil law in a scholastic view51:18 Respective specifications of moral and civil law56:00 Errors of an establishmentarian view1:00:21 The George Buchanan forumAdditional Resources:Links for Dr. Jonathan McIntosh- on fb: https://facebook.com/jonathan.mcintosh.161- on x: https://x.com/DrJMcIntosh- blog: https://jonathansmcintosh.wordpress.com - other blog: https://naturallawlibertarian.wordpress.com - His book The Flame Imperishable: Tolkien, St. Thomas, and the Metaphysics of Faerie:https://amazon.com/dp/1621383156 - articles: "Theonomy, General Equity, and Libertarianism"https://reformedlibertarians.com/theonomy-general-equity-and-libertarianism-by-jonathan-mcintosh/ “Aquinas and Libertarianism: Coercion and the Common Good in the Summa's Definition of Law”https://www.marketsandmorality.com/index.php/mandm/article/view/1587 “The Libertarian Aquinas”https://libertarianchristians.com/2021/04/05/the-libertarian-aquinas/ Links for The George Buchanan Forum- website: https://tgbf.org - on FB: https://facebook.com/TheGeorgeBuchananForum - on X: https://x.com/BuchananForum - on YT: https://youtube.com/@thegeorgebuchananforum6899 - Presentation by Jeremy Bunch on “George Buchanan & Scots Reformed Resistance Theory”:https://youtube.com/watch?v=JZcpcYqhs5o The Silence Of St. Thomas, by Josef Pieperhttps://amazon.com/dp/1890318787 On the “School of Salamanca” or late Spanish Scholastics' (early modern Roman Catholic Thomists) economic views:https://mises.org/mises-wire/true-founders-economics-school-salamanca ( See also Alejandro Cafuen's Faith and Liberty: The Economic Thought of the Late Scholasticshttps://store.mises.org/Faith-and-Liberty-The-Economic-Thought-of-the-Late-Scholastics-P170.aspx )A more favorable view of Van Til, contra Aquinashttps://reformedforum.org/podcasts/ctc745/ ( See the full course on the Doctrine of Revelation by Lane Tipton here:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5DwS6MFoBBE-_RkMx4umfvDlligzvj1 )The 1st presentation discussed: “Evaluating Calvin: A Critique of On Civil Government,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=DS9RW3e7eMQ The Reformed Political Resistance bibliographyhttps://tinyurl.com/RefoPoliResistBib Johannes Althusius rightly contradicts Calvin on political and domestic abuse in Politica, chapter 18, section 105https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/althusius-politica#lf0002_footnote_nt_293_ref Rutherford in Lex Rex under question 23, explains that there is no God-given requirement to suffer abuse or tyrannyhttps://books.google.com/books?id=SK8rAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA111 The 2nd presentation discussed: “Towards a Natural Law Libertarianism,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=TSQvD9wNXCg ( See also: “Why We Need To Get Serious About Natural Rights,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=3aO0L1q4CUc David VanDrunen on “What Is Natural Law?”https://credomag.com/article/what-is-natural-law/ Aggression vs harm: “How Do Libertarians Define Crime?,” by Kerry Baldwinhttps://mereliberty.com/lci/how-do-libertarians-define-crime/ On the Doctrine of Double Effecthttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/double-effect/ Writings by Herman Dooyeweerdhttps://herman-dooyeweerd.blogspot.com The 3rd presentation discussed: “Figuratively Speaking: the Old Testament, Natural Law, and Libertarianism,” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=97OvUMcYKTk Economic and political essays by Frederic Bastiathttps://mises.org/library/book/bastiat-collection For A New Liberty by Murray Rothbardhttps://mises.org/library/book/new-liberty-libertarian-manifesto The Ethics Of Liberty by Murray Rothbard- text: https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Ethics%20of%20Liberty%2020191108.pdf - audio: https://mises.org/podcasts/ethics-liberty “Against Civil Establishment Of Religion,” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedliber...
A discussion of "What Is Culture?," Part 1 of the Reformed Libertarianism Statement. Other episodes are mentioned in which some points from episode 4 are elaborated, and the meaning of subjective sanctification of culture is reiterated. The definition of culture, and why it's addressed is further explained. The model of reciprocally influencing layers of culture is elaborated, illustrated, and related to the study of historical process. And the promotion of so-called "cultural Christianity" is considered.https://reformedlibertarians.com/022Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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Send us a textRenowned scholar Dr. John Sanders joins us to talk about the fate of the unevangelised. Do they go to heaven? Hell? What happens to them after they die? These are pressing questions in Christianity. We talk about the different positions in this debate and their historical precedent. This video hopefully introduces you to some of the key ideas in the field and demonstrates the great diversity of historically and theologically well-supported views.Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
Breakdown of Essential Life and Business Skills: The Academy Provides Skype Consultations in: 1. Professional English Language Communication 2. Business Productivity and Profitability 3. Individual Lifestyle Development Strategy 4. Christian Philosophy & Perspectives YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/gwhnsa?feature=mhee INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/graham.w.hendrey/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HendreyW PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/GrahamWilliamHendrey FREE BOOKS: https://mailchi.mp/9f8ce916de23/i6c1qbao7x CONTACT: gwhnsa@gmail.com
Send us a textThe philosophy of religion is a broad field of different arguments and sections. So is Christian YouTube with cultural commentary, apologetics, lectures, academic work and so much more. For this reason, I thought it would be a great idea to get Joseph Schmid from the Majesty of Reason to talk to us about both these fields in which he is an expert. He is a PhD student at Princeton University studying Philosophy as well as having amassed over 20k subscribers on his YouTube channel! I hope you enjoy.Support the show--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
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The Enlightenment Age is dead; University Professors are the Priests and Prophets of that dead religion. Christian Philosophy is dead; the Churches make no difference. The corruption and fall is all around us. How will we move forward? I'm writing a book with my own answers. Historical inflection points often come with unexpected disruptions; expect that in our near future. Fritz Berggren, PhD www.bloodandfaith.com
If God is real and Christianity is true, then they should conform to objective logic and reason! Welcome to the first Faith By Reason podcast. The FBR blog has been around since 2010 and it's up to nearly 100 posts examining Christian Philosophy with logic, reason, and systematic analysis (and a snarky sense of humor). This podcast is another way to engage my readers and provide exposition on the subject matter in the blog. In this first podcast, I'll cover:An introduction to FBR and the podcastThe format of this podcast series and the blogMy rationale behind creating faithbyreason.netWho should listen to this podacst (and who should NOT)A little bit about who I am, why I'm doing this work, and why I'm NOT religious.About Me Who should (and should NOT) read Faith By Reason What's the point of existence and the meaning of life? What's wrong with religionContrastive thinking Comparative Thinking Proof that God has a sense of humor
Segment 1: Introducing Vishal Mangalwadi: Philosopher and Reformer Dr. Chaps welcomes Vishal Mangalwadi, renowned Indian Christian philosopher, author, and social reformer. In this segment, learn about his background, including his work as a political columnist, lecturer, and author of over 30 books. Discover his insights on the transformative power of the Bible in shaping world history and culture. Segment 2: The Bible's Role in World History and Modern Society Dr. Chaps and Vishal Mangalwadi discuss the profound influence of the Bible on societal development, from the rise of literacy to modern democratic ideals. Gain fresh perspectives on how biblical principles continue to impact global cultures and inspire reform. Segment 3: A Call to Action: Embracing Biblical Truth in Today's World Dr. Chaps and Vishal Mangalwadi challenge viewers to consider how biblical wisdom can address contemporary challenges. From education to social justice, hear practical steps to apply these principles in personal and public life. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org
A discussion of a Reformed Two Kingdoms view, and the possibility of a distinctively Christian view of the believer's cultural activity according to an orthodox Neo-Calvinism, in contrast with a Scholastic view. Key points from episodes 4 and 19 are summarized, and the Two Kingdoms view being addressed is described. The use of the term Scholasticism is explained against an objection. And a key difference between Neo-Calvinism and a Scholasticized view is variously illustrated.https://reformedlibertarians.com/021Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description02:08 Key points from episode 4 on Christian cultural activity07:09 Key points from episode 19 on religious non-neutrality09:23 Reformed Two Kingdoms distinctions13:41 The views of David VanDrunen18:43 The term Scholasticism as modified Aristotelianism 24:04 Reiteration of key difference between Neo-Calvinist and Scholastic views25:58 More about VanDrunen's views27:52 Religious views of a saltshaker32:43 The question of logical norms34:54 Similar to interpreting Scripture36:20 Religious views of limited civil governance40:35 Conclusion *Usually we catch these things, but Gregory didn't catch his mispronunciation of philological til later.Additional ResourcesEpisode 4: How Should Christians View Culture and What Are Some Mistaken Views?https://reformedlibertarians.com/004 Episode 19: The Myth Of Religious Neutralityhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/019 See David VanDrunen's more scholarly book Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms (2009)https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802864430/ and his more popular-level book Living in God's Two Kingdoms (2010)https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433514044/ “Five Versions Of Two Kingdoms and Foundations For Christian Cultural Activity” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedlibertarians.com/five-versions-of-two-kingdoms-and-foundations-for-christian-cultural-activity/ Info on Meredith G. Klinehttps://meredithkline.com/ Especially see Kline's book Kingdom Prologue (1993)https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597525642/ Michael Beck's book Covenant Lord and Cultic Boundary (2023)https://www.amazon.com/dp/1666737577/ The Catholic Encyclopedia (1912) entry on “Scholasticism”https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13548a.htm See the first two chapters (93 pages) of Herman Dooyeweerd's Reformation And Scholasticism In Philosophy, Volume 2 (1950) for historical background on the development of Neo-Calvinism and its criticism of Scholastic views.https://vcho.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Reformation-and-Scholasticism-in-Philosophy-A-Vol-5-2.pdf#page=25 For example of a non-Christian's view of limited civil governance from creational revelation, see Murray Rothbard's For A New Liberty (1973)https://mises.org/library/book/new-liberty-libertarian-manifestoand Ethics Of Liberty (1982) audio: https://mises.org/library/book/ethics-liberty text: https://cdn.mises.org/The%20Ethics%20of%20Liberty%2020191108.pdf The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.net Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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In a series of highlights from earlier episodes, Kerry and Gregory explain what the Reformed Libertarians Podcast is about, their confessionally Reformed view of Romans 13, what their practical strategy is, how the goal they are working towards is entirely realistic, and how they address a prominent objection raised by, perhaps, most people.https://reformedlibertarians.com/020 Main Points of Discussion00:00 Start00:32 Episode description01:10 First highlight from episode 1: https://reformedlibertarians.com/001 09:56 Second highlight from episode 2: https://reformedlibertarians.com/002 16:12 Third highlight from episode 8: https://reformedlibertarians.com/008 26:33 Fourth highlight from episode 12: https://reformedlibertarians.com/012 37:43 Fifth highlight from episode 14: https://reformedlibertarians.com/014 The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
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In pp. 77–79 of The Defense of the Faith (first edition), Cornelius Van Til addresses the fundamental differences between Christian and non-Christian perspectives on ethics, particularly focusing on the role of the will of God as foundational to ethical systems. Van Til begins by asserting that God's will is absolute and self-determinative. God is eternally good, not becoming good through a process, but being so by his very nature. Unlike humans, God does not have to achieve goodness; it is intrinsic to his eternal character. Therefore, God is both absolutely necessary and absolutely free. Van Til introduces a key distinction between Christian and non-Christian viewpoints. Christians uphold the concept of an absolutely self-determinative God, who is the necessary presupposition for all human activity. Non-Christian ethics, however, assume that if the Christian God were real, he would stifle ethical activity. This is because non-theistic views perceive God and man as having wills conditioned by an environment, implying that God must also achieve goodness through a process. Van Til critiques Platonic philosophy, noting that Plato's conception of “the Good” was ultimate, but his god was not. For Plato, “the Good” was abstract and separated from a fully personal God, leaving the ultimate reality as dependent on the element of Chance. Thus, even if Plato spoke of the Good, it was not self-determined or sovereign in the Christian sense. Modern idealist philosophers tried to build on Platonic thought by proposing an “absolutely self-determinative Experience,” but ultimately failed, according to Van Til, because they made God dependent on the space-time universe, blending time and eternity. As a result, God became dependent on external processes rather than being sovereign over them. The core ethical difference between Christianity and non-Christian systems is the acceptance or rejection of an ultimately self-determinative God. Van Til argues that without the presupposition of God as absolute, there can be no coherent or purposeful human experience, including ethics. The absolute sovereignty of God is not a hindrance to human responsibility but rather its foundation. Van Til makes a point to distinguish Christian doctrine from philosophical determinism. While both affirm necessity, philosophical determinism is impersonal, suggesting that everything is determined by blind, impersonal forces. Christianity, in contrast, asserts that the ultimate reality is personal; God's sovereign will underlies the possibility of genuine human freedom and responsibility. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:05:31 Ethics and the Christian Philosophy of Reality 00:11:45 The Christian Conception of God 00:18:02 The Absolute Contrast between Christian and Non-Christian Ethics 00:29:48 Contrasts with Platonism 00:47:18 Contrast with Idealism 00:52:10 The Central Ethical Distinction 00:55:22 Contrast with Philosophical Determinism 01:05:11 Conclusion
In pp. 77–79 of The Defense of the Faith (first edition), Cornelius Van Til addresses the fundamental differences between Christian and non-Christian perspectives on ethics, particularly focusing on the role […]
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In this bonus episode, we interview Dr. David VanDrunen. We consider his reply on several points to Pastor Taylor Drummond's critical article that we discuss in episode 17. The title of that article is "Fool's Gold?: A libertarian analysis of VanDrunen's account of state legitimacy" and it examines particular arguments in David VanDrunen's book Politics After Christendom.VanDrunen expresses his appreciation for Drummond's article and our episode discussing it, raises questions concerning immoral complicity if the state is taken to be illegitimate, offers some clarification about his (up to this point) not having differentiated monopoly states from non-monopolistic civil governance in his writing, raises questions concerning what sort of consent is normative for the customary legal order's own legitimacy and its authorizing function, raises the question of when abuse or injustice might categorically disqualify one from rightfully possessing authoritative office and its relation to political resistance, and, at the end, responds to our proposal how a fuller, non-aggressionist view of proportionality in the lex talionis of the Noahic Covenant entails a conclusive argument in favor of the exclusively "protectionist" purpose of civil governance law. https://reformedlibertarians.com/bonusCMain Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:09 Episode description02:15 Prefatory statements05:37 The question of immoral complicity16:30 Clarifying matters of complicity21:13 The question of civil governance vs. monopoly state27:55 Distinguishing normativity from de facto (non-)conformity to norms31:00 The question of legitimizing consent35:56 Distinguishing compliance under duress (by aggression)40:45 The question of abuse/tyranny and de-legitimization45:20 The question of a conclusive protectionist-only view49:32 Remaining uncertainty about Scriptural “regulative principle” for civil governance52:29 Closing remarksAdditional ResourcesAbout David VanDrunenhttps://www.wscal.edu/faculty-member/david-vandrunen/ – author page at Mongerismhttps://www.monergism.com/authorsspeakers/david-vandrunen – bib at ResearchGatehttps://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/David-VanDrunen-2115184386 Episode 17: David VanDrunen's View Of Civil Government, with Taylor Drummondhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/017 “Fool's Gold?: A libertarian analysis of VanDrunen's account of state legitimacy,” by Taylor Drummondhttps://libertarianchristians.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CLR-5-Drummond.pdfPolitics After Christendom by David VanDrunenhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0310108845/ “The Protectionist Purpose of Law: A Moral Case from the Biblical Covenant with Noah,” by David VanDrunenhttps://www.pdcnet.org/jsce/content/jsce_2015_0035_0002_0101_0117 Episode 2: What Does Romans 13 Say About Civil Government?https://reformedlibertarians.com/002 Episode 8: The Boetie Option - the peaceful underthrow of the statehttps://reformedlibertarians.com/008 Episode 14: Does Political Representation Make Sense?, with Gerard Caseyhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/014 Episode 15: Can Christian Civil Government Be Theocratic?https://reformedlibertarians.com/015 Episode 18: Politics And The Church's Mission: What Should The Church Teach About Civil Government? https://reformedlibertarians.com/018 Audio of Answering 10 Objections to Libertarian Anarchism by Roderick Longhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsUjJ7TOhgk&list=PLwrDNUO5MDu8WYU5oB7l037lvAEjSoPBr&index=13 The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
A reading of edited excerpts from the article “On The General Relation Of Religion, Metaphysics, and Science” by Dr Roy A. Clouser, presenting the Neo-Calvinist view of what has been called The Myth Of Religious Neutrality. The predominant Scholastic view of the general relation is summarized, followed by a summary of the Neo-Calvinist, or Reformational view. According to the Neo-Calvinist view, the way in which religious belief guides theories is then summarized, the view of religious belief is further explained, how religious belief within a given metaphysics affects science is further explained, and a prominent objection is answered. https://reformedlibertarians.com/019Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description03:29 The Scholastic View07:46 The Neo-Calvinist (Reformational) View13:34 Scientific theories guided by a basic view of reality17:47 A basic view of reality guided by a religious belief19:02 More about religious belief27:11 How religious belief within a metaphysics affects science37:03 Example of atomic theory40:13 An objection answeredAdditional ResourcesAbout Dr. Roy A. Clouserhttps://www.royclouser.com https://allofliferedeemed.co.uk/roy-a-clouser/ “On The General Relation Of Religion, Metaphysics, And Science” by Roy Clouserhttps://tukampendatastore.blob.core.windows.net/neocalvinism/allofliferedeemed/Clouser/Clouser1996-Facets-of-faith-and-Science-ch%203.PDF The Myth Of Religious Neutrality (rev, 2005) by Roy Clouserhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0268023662 Introduction to A Commentary on Genesis by John Calvin (1554)https://ccel.org/ccel/calvin/calcom01/calcom01.vi.html Video on the Myth of Religious Neutrality by Roy Clouserhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLUAtso8cBw&list=PLwrDNUO5MDu9Y8kqS66XUSgRaVXbf9M-A&index=3 “Is There A Christian View Of Everything?” by Roy Clouserhttps://sites.google.com/site/christianviewofeverything “Five Versions Of ‘Two Kingdoms' and Foundations For Christian Cultural Activity” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedlibertarians.com/five-versions-of-two-kingdoms-and-foundations-for-christian-cultural-activity/ 11 videos on Philosophy of Religion by Roy Clouserhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu_XWQBwDFvjTk0Au0-6un3D 32 videos on Introduction to (Reformational) Christian Philosophy by Roy Clouserhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu-T6PEv7K3nfET-yWKoo523 The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
We discuss the teaching mission of the institutional church, its relation to the church's statements of faith, and what the institutional church must and may not teach about politics on several important points. We talk about the Reformed confessional view of submission to civil governance, the recent failure of some churches in the face of unlawful state dictates, the error of theonomic views, and how a biblically Reformed covenantal hermeneutic informs a correct view of general equity.https://reformedlibertarians.com/018Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description01:00 Why are we discussing this?02:15 What is the church's teaching mission?05:07 One way the Reformed confessions are part of the church's mission07:34 False teaching about submission to God-ordained civil governance13:43 Not a matter of political theory14:53 False teaching of original and so-called “general equity theonomy”19:28 Proper meaning of general equity24:30 The Reformed biblical covenantal hermeneutic30:39 Recap32:53 Disestablishmentarianism and Biblical criterion of proportional retributionAdditional Resources:What Does Romans 13 Say About Civil Government?https://reformedlibertarians.com/002Why Is The Right Of Resistance Important?https://reformedlibertarians.com/006Answers to Objections to Reformed Confessional View of Romans 13https://reformedlibertarians.com/episode/why-isnt-the-state-biblically-justified-resolving-romans-13-objections/Annotated bibliography of Reformed Political Resistance Theologyhttps://tinyurl.com/RefoPoliResistBibPaper and video presentation of “Theonomy, General Equity, and Libertarianism” by Jonathan McIntoshhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/theonomy-general-equity-and-libertarianism-by-jonathan-mcintoshExcerpt from “Men In Combat Over The Civil Law: ‘General Equity' in WCF 19.4” by Peter Wallace and Craig Troxelhttps://sites.google.com/view/general-equity/Lecture series on Reformed Covenant Theology in systematic, biblical, and practical perspectives by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu9WPd6FaReLxZkaK7VO8plEVideo explaining the relations between the Abrahamic, Old Mosaic, and New Covenants, by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_ScAhK-s2s5 videos explaining the typological works principle in the Old Mosaic Covenant, by Lee Ironshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu-vEf9AeUSZt8UY53E7OYnFThe Westminster Confession of Faith (1788)https://opc.org/wcf.htmlThe Belgic Confession of Faith (1958)https://threeforms.org/the-belgic-confession/Resources on the false teaching of Theonomy- Meredith G. Kline's article on theocracyhttps://meredithkline.com/klines-works/articles-and-essays/the-relevance-of-the-theocracy/- Lee Irons' article on Theonomy's Dispensational Hermeneutichttps://www.the-highway.com/theonomy-hermeneutic_Irons.html- Lane Tipton's article on The Eschatology of Hebrews 2:1-4: A Critical Appraisal of the Theonomic Thesishttps://kerux.com/doc/1501A1.asp- T. David Gordon's article on Critique of Theonomy: a Taxonomyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20200718055717/http://tdgordon.net/theology/theonomy.pdfCan Christian Civil Government Be 'Theocratic'?https://reformedlibertarians.com/015“Against Civil Establishment Of Religion” by Gregory Baushttps://reformedlibertarians.com/against-civil-establishment-of-religion/The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
The Problem of Evil has been a longstanding objection to the Christian faith. It questions how a good, all-powerful, and all-knowing God can coexist with the presence of evil. This video addresses this challenging issue from a biblical perspective, exploring logical and emotional arguments and providing a comprehensive response rooted in Scripture. Key Points Discussed: God is God: Understanding God's sovereignty, wisdom, and the human condition. God Works Good Out of Evil: How God uses even evil for His good purposes. God Gives Peace in the Tension: The role of the Holy Spirit in comforting believers amidst evil. Why You Might Still Struggle: Desire for Independence: Our natural rebellion against God. Limited Vantage Point: Our inability to see God's plan fully. Past Experiences: The emotional weight of personal suffering. Conclusion: The Problem of Evil, rather than disproving God, actually presupposes His existence. The Christian worldview not only explains the presence of evil but offers a solution through Jesus Christ. Join the Hammer & Anvil Society: Explore in-depth discussions on theology, Bible knowledge, leadership in family, and resources in the Christian worldview, family discipleship, and apologetics. For more information, visit thethink.institute/society. Stay tuned for more content. Resources & Links: Take your learning further in community with the Hammer & Anvil Society: thethink.institute/society Website: https://thethink.institute YouTube: youtube.com/channel/@thethinkinstitute Facebook: facebook.com/thethinkinstitute Instagram: instagram.com/thethinkinstitute Twitter: twitter.com/thethinkinst LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/joels
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
How do you see the world? Everyone views life through a filter. The Bible calls that your philosophy. It's the way you think, and it controls the outcome of your life. In this episode, Andrew shares God's philosophy with you so that you can experience His results!
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