Podcasts about Doctrine

A life of faith is radical—it calls us to trust God in ways that feel impossible. But faith is only as strong as its object.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explores the stories of Jairus and the bleeding woman, showing how placing their faith in Jesus made all the difference.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about the war in Iran, the Blood Moon, Therians, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

In this episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we examine Operation Epic Fury through the lens of Catholic Just War doctrine.Following public remarks from Pope Leo calling for dialogue and peace, many Christians are asking a serious question:Is military action against Iran morally justified?Doug breaks down the four traditional Just War criteria found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2309) and articulated by St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas:• Grave, lasting, and certain damage • All peaceful alternatives exhausted • Serious prospect of success • ProportionalityWith Iran stockpiling uranium enriched to 60 percent, blocking inspectors, and funding terrorist proxies across the Middle East, does the current situation meet the Church's moral threshold?This episode is not partisan rhetoric. It is a theological and moral analysis of national defense.Topics covered:– Catholic teaching on Just War – Iran's nuclear program and IAEA findings – The moral obligation to defend the innocent – The difference between pacifism and prudence – Why preemptive defense can be morally legitimateIf you are Catholic, Christian, or simply interested in moral clarity in global affairs, this episode provides a structured, principled examination of one of the most consequential geopolitical decisions of our time.Listen, reflect, and share.Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheRightSideDougBillingsWe're in this together. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers. #CatholicTeaching #JustWarDoctrine #OperationEpicFury #IranNuclearProgram #FaithAndPolitics #NationalSecurity #ChristianPerspective #MiddleEastCrisis #Catechism #DougBillings  #TheRightSide Support the show

What do you believe about predestination? Since the Bible uses this word, every student of Scripture must seek to understand what it means. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the vital though often-debated doctrine of election. Get the new 40th-anniversary edition of R.C. Sproul's book Chosen by God, plus his video teaching series on DVD, when you donate today. You'll also get digital access to all 6 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Chosen by God digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Weichert analyzes the 1979 hostage crisis, Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran, and the negative legacy of the Carter Doctrine regarding permanent American involvement in the region. 2.

In this high-energy, provocative episode, the guest host (filling in for Derek Hunter) delivers a raw, uncompromising breakdown of the reported deaths of the Iranian Ayatollah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and dozens of high-ranking regime leaders. Drawing on his years working for Rush Limbaugh, the host argues that the "mystery" of how to handle tyrants has finally been solved through a return to the "Sunday Punch" philosophy of Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan. The episode dismantles common foreign policy "myths," specifically the idea that "you can't kill an idea." With a blend of dark humor and historical grit, the host posits that ideas live in heads—and when those heads are removed, the idea dies with them. He contrasts the current administration's forceful military action against decades of "mealy-mouthed" diplomacy, specifically calling out the failures of the Carter and Biden eras. Infused with pop-culture references—from Animal House and Pulp Fiction to Shaka Zulu—this episode is a victory lap for American strength, arguing that the only way to ensure peace is to make the price of "Death to America" slogans too high to pay.

Can We Derive Doctrine from Bible Stories?Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with Dr. David K. BernardNearly 60 percent of the Bible is written in narrative form. Instead of presenting theology in systematic outlines, Scripture often teaches through stories, especially in books such as Acts. But can doctrine be established from these narratives?In this episode, Dr. David K. Bernard addresses a foundational question of biblical interpretation: How do we distinguish between what is merely descriptive in Scripture and what is prescriptive for the church today?Referencing his book Understanding God's Word, Dr. Bernard challenges the common Western assumption that the propositional teaching of the Epistles carries more theological authority than the examples recorded in Acts. He explains why narrative passages are not secondary theology and why the practices of the early church matter for doctrine.With biblical clarity, Dr. Bernard explores how to properly interpret Scripture and why the example of the early church remains essential for believers today.This episode is a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of hermeneutics, apostolic doctrine, and the authority of Scripture.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

Rescued people don't belong to themselves—they belong to the God who saved them.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul shows how Israel's redemption by the strong hand of the LORD calls us to remember our own rescue from sin.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Luke 22:31-34, 39-46, 54-6231“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”39And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, 42saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”54Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance. 55And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat down among them. 56Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the light and looking closely at him, said, “This man also was with him.” 57But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know him.” 58And a little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not.” 59And after an interval of about an hour still another insisted, saying, “Certainly this man also was with him, for he too is a Galilean.” 60But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” And immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62And he went out and wept bitterly.

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Brad Green interview Stephen Wellum on his COA Longform, "Reflections on the Retrieval of Classical Theism in Evangelical Theology"Timestamps00:41 – Intro04:45 – What is Classical Theism and How Do We Define That Term?07:55 – The Development of the Doctrine of the Trinity11:54 – The Neo Calvinists to Modern Evangelicalism15:33 – Brad Green's Time at Southern and Influence of Augustine18:20 – It Matters Who You You're Influenced By24:19 – Social Trinitarianism29:34 –Psychological and Philosophical Traditions & Influences33:34 – The Economical and Ontological Trinity36:07 – The Distinction Between God Himself and God in the World42:06 – Eternal Functional Subordination51:31 – How Did Augustine Help Brad Green When Thinking Through EFS?55:21 – The Divine Ordering1:00:56 – Aquinas and The Doctrine of God1:05:43 – Dr. Brad Green's Life Update1:06:52 – OutroResources to Click“Reflections on the Retrieval of Classical Theism in Evangelical Theology” – Stephen J. Wellum“Does Complementarianism Depend on ERAS?: A Response to Kevin Giles, “The Trinity Argument for Women's Subordination” – Stephen J. WellumTheme of the Month: The God Who Is There: Contemplating the Doctrine of GodGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadSystematic Theology: From Canon to Concept, Vol. 1 – Stephen J. WellumReformed Dogmatics – Herman BavinckReformed Dogmatics – Geerhardus VosChristianity and Liberalism – J. Gresham MachenEternal God: A Study of God Without Time – Paul HelmThe Openness of God – Clark PinnockNicaea and its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology – Lewis AyresPost-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard MullerThe Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History Theology, and Worship – Robert Letham

The crew pushes deeper into Outpost Argentum and finds themselves in a vast acid-processing chamber, where bubbling corrosive pools churn beneath suspended catwalks, and half-finished Cybertronian bodies are lowered for “purification.” The air burns, the footing is treacherous, and every mistake threatens dissolution. Waiting for them are the Doctrine's enforcers: Clinch, Weldscar, and Sightline—a coordinated triumvirate engineered to fight as one. As acid geysers erupt and catwalks buckle under fire, the battle becomes a brutal test of positioning, teamwork, and endurance. We want to hear your feedback! Post a comment here or email feedback for Empire Of Rust directly to rust@transmissionspodcast.com! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery! Like what we’re doing and want to help make our podcast even better? If you already support us, thank you! Show Notes: Intro [0:00:00] Chapter 1 – We Fight Big Bots [0:18:35] Chapter 2 – Super Sneak Sniper… Continue reading The post Empire Of Rust 156 – SearchTrio.EXE appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

On the first day of each month, we release Grace & Knowledge, a more in-depth article from Paul that allows him to expand on biblical truths beyond his weekly Wednesday's Word.Our prayer is that this resource helps you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18).In this month's Grace & Knowledge, Paul teaches that parenting, and every relationship, is transformed when we remember our own need for God's mercy and extend that same compassion to others.

Pastor Luke Simmons unpacks the doctrine of union with Christ in this message from our series, "The Glory in Salvation."Drawing from images of a marriage, a body, and a vine, he explains what it means to be “in Christ” and how that reality gives believers security, places them in a true spiritual community, and offers a daily opportunity to abide in Jesus.Discover how union with Christ reshapes your identity and your walk with God.00:00 - Introduction09:34 - Union with Christ is like a MARRIAGE12:20 - Union with Christ is like a MARRIAGE… so I have SECURITY18:24 - Union with Christ is like a BODY21:14 - Union with Christ is like a BODY… so I'm in a COMMUNITY26:48 - Union with Christ is Like a VINE29:14 - Union with Christ is Like a VINE… so I have an OPPORTUNITY**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Join Eric, @GeorgeStein, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about the DoD Anthropic breakup, the growing Ellison media empire, lunchbox cocktails, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

What did early Christianity look like and why did it develop such different, opposing expressions?In this episode we trace the historical evolution of Christianity through a comparative lens, examining movements such as the Ebeonites, Marcianites, protoorthodox Christians, and Gnostic traditions. We explore how These groups diverged in their views of spirituality, authority, doctrine and the nature of salvation... Revealing a far more pluralistic early landscape than many assume. We then examine the emergence Of exclusivist frameworks and particularly those emphasizing eternal punishment doctrinal conformity. Contrasting them with a more mystical inward facing approach that prioritizes direct experience and personal transformation

“Is ecumenism compromising doctrine?” This question leads to a discussion on the goals of ecumenism and whether it involves compromising with Protestant beliefs. Other topics include the Church’s relationship with modern culture, the historical and biblical basis for apostolic authority, and the theological implications of God’s actions in the stories of David and Bathsheba. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:41 – What is the goal of Ecumenism? Is it us compromising on doctrine with Protestants? 11:00 – Do you think the Church should change with modern culture or stand apart from it? 17:40 – How can we demonstrate historically and biblically that the apostles passed on their authority to bishops? 29:04 – Why did God create man alone when he knew he would create woman after? 40:53 – Why did God take out his anger on David and Bathsheba's first baby? 49:15 – Why does freemasonry have an appeal that Catholicism doesn't have, and why is Catholicism better?

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.This week, Paul kicks off a special series of archive episodes by addressing two important marriage questions: what it truly means for a husband and wife to become “one flesh,” and how to lovingly encourage your spouse when they are struggling with sin.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs To MakePaulTripp.com/MarriageOther Helpful Resources:PaulTripp.com/Store

Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about CNN Pop, autonomous drones, peeing before you go, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

Dr. Robert Letham joins Lane Tipton and Camden Bucey to discuss Dr. Letham's recent book The Eternal Son (P&R Publishing). Their conversation presses into a simple but urgent claim: Christology is not a side department of theology—it is the living center. When the church loses clarity about who the Son is, the gospel itself becomes unclear, because salvation depends on the identity of the Savior. They also explore why the church must listen carefully to the whole ecumenical tradition, especially the often-neglected debates after Chalcedon. Letham explains why it matters that the acting subject in the Gospels is the eternal Son, who assumes a true human nature without change in his divine person. From there, they engage contemporary confusions—especially biblicism that isolates Scripture from the church's confession—and they address the claim that Christ was "adopted" at the resurrection, showing how such proposals unravel both orthodox Christology and the gracious character of adoption for believers. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 02:04 This Book within the Trilogy 04:36 Christ and the Center of Christianity 11:05 Reading the Bible in Isolation 16:44 The Ecumenical Councils After Chalcedon 26:44 The Pre-Existent Son 30:24 Christology from Below 35:54 The Doctrine of Adoption 44:48 Twin Errors of Christology and Soteriology 53:15 An Exhortation to Re-Examine the Historical Confession of the Church 56:19 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton, Robert Letham

The Court has ruled Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional.  Vik Amar, who offered important theories that appeared prominently in the opinion, joins us to explain the Major Questions Doctrine, why it applies to this case, and even more importantly, why it attempts to support significant structural features of the Constitution.  We pay particular attention to the concurring opinion by Justice Gorsuch, which offers the most in-depth theoretical explanation for this Doctrine and attempts to lay a foundation for its future use.  Meanwhile, the significance of the opinion as a rebuke to Trump, and as a reassertion of the Court's credibility,  is also discussed.  CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges from podcast.njsba.com.

In this episode of House of Learning: Understanding the Doctrine of the Temple, Meghan Farner and Cory Jensen explore covenants not as legal contracts or religious checklists, but as sacred relationships of love, union, and spiritual transformation with God.This lesson reframes covenant as an invitation into intimate relationship — the merging of identity, loyalty, and purpose between God and the soul. Drawing from biblical symbolism, ancient covenant patterns, and temple theology, the discussion reveals why covenant is ultimately relational rather than transactional.You'll learn:✨ Why covenant means relationship, not merely agreement ✨ How ancient covenants symbolized the merging of identity and unity of heart ✨ Why pride and spiritual superiority undermine covenant consciousness ✨ The three components of covenant: initiation, obligations, and blessings ✨ How Christ is revealed in scripture as the Bridegroom ✨ The spiritual meaning of sacred marriage symbolism ✨ The Hebrew concept of hesed (covenant love and loving-kindness) ✨ How covenant deepens personal intimacy with GodThis episode also explores how covenant relationships evolve through spiritual growth, how divine mercy supports the learning process, and why God's desire is union rather than compliance. Viewers are invited to reconsider their relationship with Christ as one of devotion, trust, love, and becoming. If you've ever felt that faith has become overly transactional, rigid, or institutional, this lesson offers a healing and expansive vision of covenant as sacred relationship and divine intimacy.

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Ben Lacey interviews John Piper in conversation about the essential connection between doctrine and devotion. Having covered sin, man, Christ, and God's meticulous sovereignty, they affirm that sound doctrine is not merely intellectual theology but fuel for the heart. Doctrine without devotion produces coldness and pride, while devotion without doctrine leads to drift and deception; believers need both sound doctrine and passionate affection for God. What you think about God determines what you believe, love, pray for, long for, and live for. Let biblical truth about God transform not just your thinking but your affections, prayers, longings, and entire way of life. Topics: Doctrine, Theology, Heart affection, Truth, Spiritual formation

In this sobering and revelatory message, Pastor Corey Erman exposes the Doctrine of Jezebel and its warning to the Church. Rooted in both the Old Testament account and Jesus' rebuke in Revelation, this teaching reveals how manipulation, immorality, control, and spiritual compromise can infiltrate believers and weaken spiritual authority. Learn how to discern false influence, stand firm in truth, and guard the purity of your walk with Christ in the last days. “Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel… to teach and seduce My servants…” - Revelation 2:20To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.

Join Eric, @DrJoeEsposito, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about the very very long SOTU, the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, scromiting, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

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Defenders: Doctrine of Salvation (Part 13): Assessment of Competing Views of Justification

This week, Paul explains how even ordinary moments (like baking bread or singing a classic hymn) are meant to awaken our hearts to God's glory, reminding us that all of creation is designed to point us to the Creator and invite us to join its song of praise.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

Join Eric, @WesMoss365, @CSIBillCrane, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about the upcoming State of the Union, gunboat diplomacy, ranting and raving, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

Spiritual Libertarians and the “Not Group”: Inside Independent Mormon Fundamentalism I sat down with Justin Francom for a deep dive into his “not group,” a unique, largely misunderstood faction of Mormon fundamentalism. Francom sheds light on a fiercely independent community of believers who have built their own temple and completely rejected traditional authoritarian hierarchies. https://youtu.be/1B0qjVPxlcM Don't miss our other conversations on Mormon fundamentalism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalim/ Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Award-winning authors Rejecting the “One Man” Doctrine At the heart of this Missouri movement is a complete rejection of the “One Man” doctrine—the belief that a single leader holds all the keys and dictates the faith. Most fundamentalist groups trace their priesthood to an 1886 meeting with John Taylor, but Francom notes that true authority actually stems from the ordinance of the Second Anointing. Joseph Musser, a prominent early fundamentalist, realized that this specific ordinance—not a formal church structure—was the key to preserving the priesthood. The Second Anointing confers the “fullness of the priesthood,” allowing individuals to perform sealings. According to Francom's reading of Section 132 of the Doctrine and Covenants, this power is conferred strictly “one at a time.” Historically, early temple presidents even coordinated between the St. George and Logan temples to ensure these ordinances were performed sequentially, never simultaneously, to maintain this sacred symbolism. Thompsonite Connection How did this specific priesthood authority reach the independent believers in Missouri? The lineage traces back to Joe Thompson, a former council member of the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB.) Thompson strongly believed in perpetuating the fullness of the priesthood and building temples, which clashed with the leadership style of Owen Allred, who wanted to consolidate power and close temples. After being excommunicated from the AUB under allegedly spurious charges, Thompson relocated to Arizona, continuing to administer these ordinances to aligned families. Decades later, a man named Robert LeFever brought this “Thompsonite” priesthood authority from Arizona to a group of independent families gathering in Missouri. The Missouri “Not Group” The community in Missouri playfully refers to itself as a “not-group” made up of “spiritually libertarians.” They are a hodgepodge of fundamentalist refugees—exiles from the AUB, Centennial Park, and even former mainstream LDS converts. Having witnessed the rampant abuse of centralized power in other sects, they prefer to operate as independent families working together without a singular boss. Driven by a 40-year-old prophetic vision, these independent families successfully built and dedicated a beautiful temple in Missouri, complete with a stunning echoing star dome in the Celestial room. Their temple work truly flourished once LeFever arrived to administer the fullness of the priesthood. The “Application Layer” of Faith As a computer scientist, Francom beautifully summarizes this decentralized theology by comparing church organization to software. He views worship culture as the “application layer” of faith. Just as the various branches of the Eastern Orthodox Church operate independently with different styles but maintain the same core authority, Mormon factions can worship differently too. Whether a congregation allows spontaneous scripture commentary, uses a tea kettle for the sacrament, or practices loud Pentecostal-style worship, Francom believes it is all perfectly valid—as long as the core priesthood ordinances remain pure and intact. Ultimately, this community proves that for some, faith isn’t about swearing allegiance to one man, but rather preserving sacred ordinances and working together as equals. What are your thoughts about this “not group?” Have you been to the Missouri Temple? Don't miss our other conversations on Mormon fundamentalism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalim/ Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Award-winning authors

As an electrocardiogram (EKG) assesses the condition of a physical heart, Jesus  searches the spiritual condition of a heart. What will He find when He assesses yours? Do you truly understand the greater good? Join us for a workshop of Mark 3:1-6.

Why is it that some believers tend towards an Armenian understanding of human salvation versus other views more strongly supported by Scripture? Steve is going to explore this very thing with us in 6 observations on today's podcast. If this resonates with you, please consider liking and comment your biggest takeaway. Be sure to subscribe to get notified of more more grounded biblical discussions on faith, culture, and politics! Chapters: 0:00 Coming up next 0:19 Introduction 6 Things that Account for Why People are Arminian: 6:32 #1 Feelings and Empathy 11:03 #2 Philosophy 12:30 #3 Fairness 13:43 #4 Purpose 15:40 #5 Sovereignty 17:13 #6 Open Theism 18:35 Conclusion Calvinism #Calvinist #TheologyPodcast Full Grounded Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQSjPkXroH070SqzMGSrJF-_W9tdXyGDF Please consider sharing this with your friends and church family wrestling with these ideas! in Christ, the Grounded Team

Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Christine Gilbert, have seen the hand of the Lord in their lives as they have strived to live the covenants they made at baptism and in the house of the Lord.   The Gilberts have grown closer as a family and learned how to give and receive the Savior’s relief while fulfilling professional and Church assignments. As the newest Apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Gilbert knows he is to be a special witness of the name of Christ in all the world (see Doctrine and Covenants 107:23). Just a few days after being called by Church President Dallin H. Oaks, Elder and Sister Gilbert joined Church News reporter Mary Richards to share more about their family, faith and testimonies of Jesus Christ.  

Do we take evil as seriously as we should? And do we truly desire deliverance from evil—or only relief from its consequences?In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul walks through Mark 5 and the dramatic account of Jesus casting the demons out of the man known as Legion, revealing Christ's unmatched authority over the powers of darkness.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George LIVE on 95.5 WSB from 3pm-7pm as they chat about Plutocracy, Wuthering Heights, neighing horses, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

Rebecca talks with John Meade and Peter Gurry about the New Testament canon, “lost gospels,” and why New Testament writers sometimes quote the Old Testament differently. They address common objections—Constantine, politics, the Apocrypha—and why studying Scripture's history tends to deepen faith rather than undermine it.Follow Peter:XFollow John:XUse code IF to receive 30% off your copy of The ‘If' That Changes Everything at thegoodbook.com.Visit MoodyPublishers.com or find The Rekindled Heart wherever books are sold.Find Digital Liturgies wherever books are sold, or visit crossway.org/digitalliturgiesbook to get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account.Watch Us on YouTubeSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Us on Instagram and XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

What if the first Passover was never just about Israel's rescue from Egypt, but a sign pointing forward to a greater deliverance to come?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul unpacks the regulations surrounding the Passover and shows how the unbroken bones of the lamb ultimately point to Jesus.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

John 17:1-261When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.6“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 16They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.20“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”

ABOUT THE EPISODESometimes an old compass is all you need to make it back home, and so it is with the church's Nicene doctrine of God.Resources to Click· “Reflections on the Retrieval of Classical Theism in Evangelical Theology” – Stephen J. Wellum· “Does Complementarianism Depend on ERAS?: A Response to Kevin Giles, “The Trinity Argument for Women's Subordination” – Stephen J. Wellum· Theme of the Month: The God Who Is There: Contemplating the Doctrine of God· Give to Support the Work Books to Read· Systematic Theology: From Canon to Concept, Vol. 1 – Stephen J. Wellum· Reformed Dogmatics – Herman Bavinck· Reformed Dogmatics – Geerhardus Vos· Christianity and Liberalism – J. Gresham Machen· Eternal God: A Study of God Without Time – Paul Helm· The Openness of God – Clark Pinnock· Nicaea and its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology – Lewis Ayres· Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics – Richard Muller

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