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Welcome to Day 2816 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – Monotheism Redefined: Returning to the Biblical View. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2816 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2816 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website theologyinfive.com. Today's lesson is titled: Monotheism Redefined: Returning to the Biblical View. What we today call biblical monotheism did not deny the existence of other spiritual beings. Instead, it affirmed that only one God, Yahweh, is uncreated, eternal, and supreme over all. The biblical writers used the Hebrew word elohim to refer to beings who inhabit the spiritual realm. In English Bibles, elohim is most often translated as “God” when referring to Yahweh. However, the same word is also used in the Hebrew text for other beings, such as angels, foreign gods, and even the spirits of the dead. What makes Yahweh unique is not the term itself, but His nature. He alone is the Creator, and He alone possesses ultimate authority. The other elohim are real, but they are created beings whose existence does not diminish His supremacy. Worship belongs to Yahweh alone, not because no other spiritual beings exist, but because only He is worthy of it. Scripture presents a consistent picture of a populated spiritual realm. Psalm 82 depicts God standing in the divine council, judging other elohim. Deuteronomy 32:8–9 reveals that the nations were divided among the sons of God, while Israel was kept as Yahweh's own inheritance. In Job 1, heavenly beings present themselves before God. These texts are not metaphorical. They reflect a worldview in which Yahweh reigns supreme among many spiritual beings, none of whom share His nature or authority. This understanding of monotheism is relational and covenantal. It is not about counting spiritual beings, but about recognizing who is worthy of worship. Biblical monotheism is the exclusive devotion to the Most High Creator, not a claim that all other spiritual beings are imaginary or irrelevant. The first segment is: How the Definition Changed in the 19th and 20th Centuries. During the 19th century, scholars in Europe began applying evolutionary models to religion. They proposed that belief systems advanced in stages: from animism, to polytheism, to henotheism, and eventually to monotheism. According to this framework, biblical faith was not divinely revealed but merely the latest and most refined stage of human religious development. Thinkers like Max Müller and Julius Wellhausen categorized biblical texts in ways that supported this theory, suggesting that Israel's monotheism did not emerge until the prophetic or exilic period. This idea undermined the consistency and unity of the biblical witness by treating it as a collection of competing theological layers. In the 20th century, the redefinition continued. Monotheism came to be seen not as exclusive worship of one God, but as the belief that only one divine being qualifies for the category of “god.” Other spiritual beings were still acknowledged, such as angels, demons, and Satan, but they were reclassified into separate categories and stripped of any language that could associate them with divine authority or rulership. Terms like gods, elohim, or sons of God were either translated away or explained in ways that avoided conflict with the modern framework. As a result, the rich biblical portrayal of a divine council, spiritual rebellion, and cosmic hierarchy was flattened into a safer, more abstract system. The supernatural world remained populated, but only with beings understood as radically different in nature from God. They were no longer referred to as elohim in any meaningful sense. The Bible's spiritual structure was preserved in part, but its vocabulary and implications were domesticated. This shift had enormous consequences. It obscured the spiritual conflict that runs throughout Scripture and made it harder for modern readers to grasp the true stakes of idolatry, false worship, and divine judgment. It also reinforced the mistaken idea that the Bible evolved from polytheistic origins, when in fact its authors consistently proclaimed the supremacy of Yahweh while acknowledging the reality of other divine beings. The second segment is: Why This Is Not Polytheism. Polytheism is not simply the belief in many spiritual beings. It is a system in which multiple gods receive worship and exercise competing or overlapping authority. In polytheistic systems, gods can rise or fall in prominence. They may be born, die, or change form. Power is distributed across a pantheon, with no single deity holding permanent and unrivaled rule. Worshipers often align themselves with whichever god best serves their needs or offers the most favorable outcome. This stands in stark contrast to the biblical view. Yahweh does not rise or fall. He was not born, and He cannot be overthrown. His dominion is eternal, and He alone is the Creator of all things. The existence of lesser spiritual beings does not diminish His sovereignty. On the contrary, it highlights His role as the one who delegates authority, holds court over the divine council, and ultimately judges all rebellion. In passages like Psalm 82, the other elohim are real, but they are held accountable by the Most High. Their downfall is certain, and their authority is temporary. The key difference is that biblical monotheism calls for exclusive worship of Yahweh, not because others do not exist, but because only He is worthy. Polytheism distributes power and loyalty across many gods. The Bible calls for undivided allegiance to the one who created everything. The third segment is: Why Recovering the Biblical View Matters. Restoring the biblical definition of monotheism helps us recover the Bible's original supernatural worldview. It makes sense of otherwise puzzling passages and clarifies the nature of spiritual warfare. It also refutes the claim that Israel's faith evolved from earlier polytheistic traditions. From the earliest texts, the Bible presents Yahweh as supreme, surrounded by other spiritual beings, but ruling over them with absolute authority. Understanding this framework allows Christians to better grasp the cosmic conflict behind idolatry, the mission of Jesus to reclaim the nations, and the destiny of believers to share in His rule. It also exposes the false systems of worship that mimic divine hierarchy but are rooted in rebellion. True monotheism is not a denial of spiritual reality. It is a declaration of loyalty to the one true God. In Conclusion. Modern theology often acknowledges the existence of angels, demons, and other spiritual beings, but it tends to avoid describing them in the biblical language of gods or elohim. This narrowing of categories flattens the supernatural world of Scripture and redefines monotheism in a way that disconnects it from the biblical authors' intent. The Bible never asks readers to believe Yahweh is the only spiritual being in existence. It calls them to worship Him alone because He is the uncreated Creator and sovereign King. The other elohim, while real, are created, limited, and ultimately subject to judgment. Recovering this vision restores clarity to the biblical narrative and reminds us that monotheism is not about spiritual math—it is about loyalty to the Most High. For further study consider the following DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. How does the biblical use of the term elohimchallenge modern theological categories of angels, demons, and gods? Why is it important to distinguish between the existence of other spiritual beings and the exclusive worship of Yahweh? In what ways did 19th- and 20th-century scholarship alter the way people read the Bible's portrayal of the spiritual realm? How does recognizing a divine council and spiritual hierarchy enhance our understanding of passages like Psalm 82 or Deuteronomy 32:8–9? What are the dangers of reducing monotheism to a purely philosophical idea rather than seeing it as a call to covenantal loyalty? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn Our Rights Come from Yahweh, Not Government: Remembering Our Identity as His Imagers If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this...
A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: No Monotheism in the Bible! Subtitle: The Dividing Line 2026 Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/9/2026 Length: 61 min.
After a brief reminder about upcoming debates and ministry, we listened to a brief video from Dan McClellan claiming there is no monotheism in the Bible, and then we walked through Jeremiah 10 to demonstrate that the great Bible scholar is in rather obvious error. Started to try to get back to the cross-ex in the Hansen/Heschmeyer debate, but saw a tweet about Joel Webbon that caught my eye, so we looked at that instead to finish out the program. Not sure when the next program will be, as I have the final inspection to go through on Thursday on my house project, and who knows when they will get that finished. We will let you know on the app or on X.
Time stamps: 00:00:46 Introducing Ray 00:02:05 Ray Steps Down as CEO of NoOnes & Legal Troubles Begin 00:03:10 The Arrest & Deportation in Mexico 00:06:29 US Charges & Legal Proceedings 00:11:07 Motivations Behind the Prosecution 00:17:08 Conditions of Release & Ankle Bracelet 00:20:57 NoOnes' Status & Company Structure 00:25:35 NoOnes vs Paxful in User Base 00:28:39 Product Design Philosophy 00:36:01 Ray's Legal Restrictions 00:37:15 Cake Wallet Giveaway Winners & Community Engagement 00:41:33 NoOnes' Peer-to-Peer Trading Volume & Asset Breakdown 00:44:46 USDT, USDC, and Sanctions Workarounds 00:47:33 Other Crypto Developers & Political Prosecution 00:50:14 Ray's Trial Outlook & US Citizenship 00:57:00 Judicial System & Hope for Dismissal 00:59:48 Intimidation Tactics & Test of Wealth 01:03:15 Charity, Faith, and Pascal's Wager 01:04:05 Counter-Suing & DOJ Conviction Rates 01:06:48 Faith, Destiny, and the Story of Moses & Al-Khidr 01:19:20 Lessons from the Story & Humility 01:21:06 Ramadan, Blessings, and Resilience 01:23:31 Transparency & Potential Netflix Series 01:25:27 Political Prisoners in Crypto 01:29:43 Leadership, Education, and Building in Africa 01:33:30 Faith as the Foundation of Leadership 01:35:32 Empowering Teams & Creating Leaders 01:37:34 Human Potential, Creativity, and Alignment 01:39:57 Spiritual Warfare & End Times 01:41:41 Malcolm X Speech & Supremacism 01:47:47 Doctrine, Monotheism, and Resistance 01:50:00 Prophecy, End Times, and Christ Consciousness 01:53:46 Bitcoin, Justice, and Community 01:57:41 Ray's Experience at Utopia & Conference Arrest 02:00:38 Spiritual Adversaries & Respect from Opponents 02:01:37 Mugshot, Merchandise, and Next Steps 02:02:46 How to Support Ray & Future Projects 02:08:45 Post-Trial Plans & Preferred Countries 02:11:19 Identity, Nationalism, and True Resistance 02:13:16 Faith, Productivity, and Facing Adversity 02:13:42 Closing Remarks & SOL Reimbursement Story
Tony Gurule & Olin Giles review Dr. Daniel Janosik's book, "The Guide to Answering Islam: What Every Christian Needs to Know About Islam and the Rise of Radical Islam", and you can get your copy HERE! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1949586766 Read each chapter, and then listen to their commentary on each chapter as they make their way through the book! Website: https://RadicalTruth.netDonate: https://RadicalTruth.net/Donate** ALL Donations are Tax-Deductible **
This episode was inspired by an interview with Dr. Margaret Barker on the History Valley Podcast discussing her 2023 book The Great Lady. We begin with Opinion Scholarship on the very earliest known religious images from the Stone Age, which depict a Great Goddess figure and walk through how that image was preserved in later mythology. We then bring Dr. Barker's work to bear on the Biblical figure of Ashera, how her memory was obscured over the development of Judaic monotheism and how the truth of her origin was finally revealed in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Enjoy ;)
In this expansive episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner is joined by theologian and author Michelle Wiener to explore the hidden feminine thread within the Abrahamic tradition.Drawing from Michelle's book Return to Mamre: Recovering the Melchizedek Mysteries Beneath the Sacred Groves, this conversation reframes Abraham and Sarah not merely as patriarch and matriarch, but as participants in a sacred matrimonial priesthood order — a divine pairing of priest and priestess rooted in ancient sacred groves, temple imagery, and cosmic symbolism.Together, they explore:Sarah as possible high priestessThe Mamre Order as a template for Melchizedek priesthoodHenotheism vs. monotheism and the divine councilThe role of Heavenly Mother in healing Abrahamic divisionAstrology, archetypes, and the constellations as priesthood patternsThe mother/daughter (virgin/“harlot”) archetype in scriptureThe sacred feminine as key to reconciliation among Judaism, Christianity, and IslamThis episode invites listeners into deeper discernment, symbolic literacy, and spiritual maturity — reclaiming a balanced priesthood of partnership rather than hierarchy.If you've ever wondered whether the sacred feminine was truly erased from scripture — and how to recover her — this conversation will expand your lens.00:00 Introduction + Michelle's academic background04:00 Southern Baptist roots & fear-based theology08:40 Discovering the mystical & divine feminine15:30 Introducing Return to Mamre16:20 Abraham & Sarah's journey to Mamre20:00 Was Sarah initiated alongside Abraham?23:00 Sacred groves, Asherah, and priestesshood29:00 Bread, libations, and feminine temple ritual34:00 Monotheism, henotheism, and the divine council38:30 The “Most High God and Goddess”45:00 Avoiding goddess conflation & discernment50:15 Astrology, archetypes, and the Maseroth55:30 The maiden–mother–crone pattern in the stars1:02:00 Sarah & Hagar: mother/daughter archetypes1:07:00 Solar vs lunar symbolism & degrees of glory1:10:00 Healing Abrahamic division through the feminine1:11:30 Final reflections on sacred partnershipJoin the Contemplative Prayer + Meditation Q&A with Meghan and Phil McLemore, on February 16th at 7pm MT. Register here! Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Coming Spring 2026! Pathway programs, community, library, events and more! Join the waitlist for updates, sneak peeks, and discounts!
Is there references to modern day or higher technology recorded in the writings of this 5,000 year old battle between the Noble Goths and the Saturnal Serpent-Wolf Cult? This event in history was etched in stone, written of, and retold from Cappadocia & Carchemish to Sumer, Persia, India as recorded in the Vedas, Egypt, and the ancient Britons. The evidence is undeniable, and stands as the most important incident in mankind's history. This was the battle for the establishment of Civilization, a Reign of Reason and brotherly love against a wickedly EVIL cult of human sacrificers who opposed the elevation of mankind. They were having too much fun dominating and terrorizing the people of the Earth, and despised our ancestors for their liberation and protection of the people of the early world. This hatred for all that is good has remained the defining characteristic of these descendants of the Serpent cult to this very day. This Saturn cult established the 3 Abrahamic religions as masks of morality to lure in the unsupecting and control them through their belief systems. But really, the followers are unwittingly paying tribute and devotion to the demonic forces and most wickedly evil people ever to disgrace the realm. We pick up at Scene XVIII: Loki/Baldr/Typhon/Abel/Baal/Lucifer is cast out of "Heaven" banquet hall of Thor by Miok/Cain/Kon aka Archangel Michael, Thor's powerful son. The roots of every story retold in the Old Testament/Tanakh are rooted in a Gothic Arya conquest from 3,000 years prior to the Moon Cult's inverted retelling. The cult of human sacrifice and pharmakeia or poisoning and witchcraft are telling the biblical stories from their perspective. We were misled, but we are breaking the spell.Become a mid tier member:https://patreon.com/c/KristosCastYou can get our AWESOME Hot Sauces here: https://SemperFryLLC.comand right now you can use code: Foodstar for 6% Off.Many thanks for the channel campaign help. We're still a ways away from the goal. See the links below to help get the stuff we need. Thank You!Use Code BB5 here: https://SemperFryLLC.comClick Picture on the Right for the AZURE WELL products and use code BB5 for your discount.Find clickable portals to Dr Monzo and Dr Glidden on Dan's site.Join Dr. Glidden's Membership site here:https://leavebigpharmabehind.com/?via=pgndhealthCode: baalbusters for 25% OFFMake Dr. Glidden Your DoctorPods & Exclusives AD-FREE!https://patreon.com/c/KristosCasthttps://buymeacoffee.com/BaalBustershttps://paypal.me/BaalBustershttps://GiveSendGo.com/BaalBustersTwitter Account: https://x.com/KristosCasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0vtEmTteIzD2nB5bdQ8qDRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ba-al-busters-broadcast--5100262/support.
In this episode I discuss the illusion of monotheism. I explain how it is used to solidify control over people who don't see through it's veil.
Dr. Feryl Badiani, Lecturer at Sophia College, Mumbai, India and Researcher at Masaryk University, Czechia delves into the complexities of Hinduism, exploring its resilience in the face of monotheistic religions, the cultural and linguistic diversity within Hindu practices, and the role of rituals in shaping identity. Feryl shares her journey into studying Hinduism, particularly in the Marathi and Gujrati communities in India. The discussion also touches on the impact of diaspora on religious practices, the intersection of gender and religion, and some of the misconceptions surrounding Hinduism.Support the showSupport us and reach out!https://smoothbrainsociety.comhttps://www.patreon.com/SmoothBrainSocietyInstagram: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTikTok: @thesmoothbrainsocietyTwitter/X: @SmoothBrainSocFacebook: @thesmoothbrainsocietyMerch and all other links: Linktreeemail: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com
Fewer Americans are attending church today and many facilities are even slated to be closed down. Fewer women are attending church overall, while men have remained consistent or increased in attendance. However, there is a declining rate of Christianity in the U.S. overall, now just 62% of the country. Some link this decline to the perceived increased in crime, a debatable issue that requires lots of context - some crimes have declined while others have increased. Comparing the U.S. and its largely Christian population to other nations also sets up an interesting discussion. The safest countries in the world are largely Islamic or have a mixture of Buddhism and folk religion, even atheism. Some of the least safe are Christian. The overall safest country in the world based on the Crime Index Numbeo is, however, mostly Christian, but so is the least safest. The most consistently safe and clean countries, without authoritarian-style governments, are overwhelming not comprised of the Abrahamic faiths and share one thing in common - high IQ. In other words, high IQ, at least as much as religion, plays a significant role in morality low crime. This idea is historically validated, too, since long before Moses, Monotheism and the Decalogue, civilized and intelligence cultures had instituted divinely inspired laws to maintain morality and social order. Something similar can be said of dispelling evil in the name of Jesus. In every culture there is a similar practice based on different languages, mythologies, gods and goddesses. https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/crime-rate-by-country https://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings_by_country.jsp https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31961775/ https://archive.is/gsWMa https://religionnews.com/2025/10/07/new-study-shows-men-now-surpass-women-in-church-attendance-in-major-reversal/ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%205:22-33&version=NIV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%203&version=WE*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.WEBSITEFREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVE-X / TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMYOUTUBERUMBLE-BUY ME A COFFEECashApp: $rdgable PAYPAL: rdgable1991@gmail.comRyan's Books: https://thesecretteachings.info- EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / rdgable1991@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher and essayist David Hume's essay The Natural History Of Religion. It focuses specifically on sections 9-15, where Hume brings his work to a close by comparing polytheism and monotheism, as he understands them, against each other, not just in terms of their belief systems but their effects upon cultures and societies in which they play important roles. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3,500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get Hume's Natural History Of Religion here - https://amzn.to/49oomNH
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher and essayist David Hume's essay The Natural History Of Religion. It focuses specifically on sections 6-8, where he discusses the development of monotheism (which he calls "theism") out of polytheism, attempting to provide a naturalist perspective on the matters. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 3,500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler You can get Hume's Natural History Of Religion here - https://amzn.to/49oomNH
Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Dan and Lex are joined by Tomer Persico, author of a recent book entitled In God's Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea. Together they explore the notion of B'tzelem Elohim (the idea that all human beings are created "in the image of God") from the book of Genesis -- what are its implications, why might it be important to us, and might it have a shadow side? Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! This time around we are offering The Torah of Kink, Hasidism and Neo-Hasidism, Queering Kedusha (Holiness), and Brit Milah Unbound: Exploring Circumcision!Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!Join the Judaism Unbound discord, where you can interact with fellow listeners all around the world, by heading to discord.judaismunbound.com.
Professor Barry Strauss. Hadrian rebuilt Jerusalem as Aelia Capitolina, dedicating it to Jupiter and banning the Jewish Temple to crush rebellious spirits. While Rome viewed Jewish monotheism with confusion, the Parthiansmaintained good relations with their Jewish population, who had helped them against Roman aggression. 1920 MASADA
In this episode Chris delivers Opinion Scholarship on the origins of Judeo-Christian monotheism. He takes us through the archeological record, exploring the Canaanite religion of El and seeking the mysterious origin of Yahweh. The questions arise: Was the religion of El the same as the religion of Yahweh? and Was El the same god as Yahweh? From here we step into controversial territory as we explore the possibility that both Yahweh and monotheism come not from ancient Judea, but from the Indo-European tribes of Europe. Enjoy ;)
In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the origins of Judeo-Christian monotheism. We explore the archeological evidence seeking Yahweh in the historical record. From Bronze Age Egypt to the Hittites and the Canaanite tribes in-between, what we find in unexpected. Is it possible that the religion of Yahweh has an entirely different origin and history than that of the Hebrew God, El? Is it possible that Christianity continues the tradition of the religion of Yahweh and not of El? And is it possible that monotheism was not an original component of Hebrew religion, but was rather adopted from foreign influence. Is it possible that this influence came from the Indo-European world? Find out here. Enjoy ;)
What did the ancient world really believe about the gods? And how did humanity move from countless divine beings to the bold claim that there is only one God?In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Michael Hundley, professor of Religious Studies at the University of Memphis and Ph.D. graduate of the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hundley's research focuses on the intersection of the human and the divine in the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near East. He has taught at Georgetown, Syracuse, and other universities, and is the author of several books exploring how ancient cultures understood gods, divine councils, and the rise of monotheism.Together they unpack:The religious landscape of the ancient Near East before IsraelWhy Israel's God stood apart in a world full of competing deitiesThe role of wars, exile, and empire in shaping faith and exclusivityHow angels, demons, and divine councils fit into the bigger pictureWhy monotheism still influences culture, morality, and identity todayThis conversation will change the way you think about the Bible, ancient faith, and the story of how one God came to stand against the gods.Grab Johnny's book: The Revelation Reset — a fresh, scripture-rich look at the Book of Revelation and why it mattersListen now on Apple, Spotify, or watch on YouTube.Support the show
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Part 5 Of the many teachings contained in the Bible, there is one teaching that the Bible is unequivocal about and absolute in its declaration: there is but one true and living God. Monotheism oozes out of every page of God's sacred record in both the Old and New Testaments. Orthodoxy demands that the adherent of Christianity hold to the belief in the existence of only one God!! Every prophet from Moses through to Jesus taught that there was but one God. At first glance, it appears that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are on the same page. However, as one begins to dig beneath the surface of its conventional publicity statements, one discovers layer after layer of heresy from the denial of the Trinity to the human anatomy of God the Father. If one is to understand the Mormon hope as it relates to eternity, one must first understand the particular God whom they serve. Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/5_The_Doctrine_of_God.pdf
This is part two of our conversation with software engineer, former Hindu and former atheist Ganesh Vankataramanan. Here on part two Ganesh shares how certain aspects of physical creation helped lead him out of atheism to Jesus. Ganesh Vankataramanan is a graduate from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology.He works as a Vice President at a software technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Ganesh found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, he stumbled across religion and then Jesus. Ganesh in social media:YouTube - @geevesofficial - https://youtube.com/@geevesofficial?si=5mXsz7HiA720ua8YInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial?igsh=dWxkeXQxczNzdmR2&utm_source=qr - @geevesofficial X-https://x.com/cause_first - @cause_firstWebsite https://www.letmeintoheaven.com Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship: Hinduism Profile https://www.watchman.org/staff/jwalker/ProfileHinduism.pdfInternational Society of Krisha Consciousness Profile https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/iskconprofile.pdfAdditional Resources from Watchman: FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.
Modern students of biblical Hebrew learn that the “pointing” (symbols for vowels) of the commonly used Masoretic text of the OT was added to the Hebrew consonants in the medieval period, and that the meaning of a passage can depend on the pointing used. Depending on the pointing chosen, Jeremiah 7:7 can be translated as, “I will let you dwell in this place,” or as, “I will dwell with you in this place.” Was the ambiguity of the unpointed text intentional? James Hoffmeier is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament and Near Eastern History and Archaeology at (former) Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His publications include The Archaeology of the Bible and Akhenaten and the Origins of Monotheism. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4nmygUL M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4pvq85V
How would a Christian answer the Euthyphro dilemma? Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Donald Prudlo, the Warren Professor of Catholic Studies at the University of Tulsa, to discuss Aquinas and the Euthyphro dilemma. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule and more!Need a guide to a great book? Check out our online collection.Also, check our Dr. Prudlo's new books:Governing Perfection (2024) - "In the beginning, God administrated." For as Donald Prudlo observes, "There can be no achievement without administration." In this book he seeks to restore the idea that while administration is necessary even in the institutional Church, holiness is not only possible for those charged with governance, but is a fulfillment and type of Christus Rector omnium, or "Christ, Ruler of all.Merchant Saint: The Church, the Market, and the First Lay Canonization (2025) - Paul Voss and Donald Prudlo trace Western attitudes to money, merchants, and the market through 3,000 years of history. They focus their attention on one person in particular, Omobono of Cremona (1117–1197), as an axial figure in the wholesale reappraisal of the value of business, entrepreneurship, and white-collar work in Christian Europe.In this conversation, Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Donald Prudlo delve into the Euthyphro dilemma, exploring its implications in both a polytheistic and monotheistic context. They discuss the importance of humor in philosophy, the historical context of Plato's works, and the relevance of the Euthyphro dilemma in modern culture. The dialogue emphasizes the need for a realist metaphysic and the dangers of a voluntaristic worldview, ultimately highlighting the significance of engaging with great books and philosophical texts to reclaim understanding and truth.Keywords: Euthyphro Dilemma, Plato, Socratic Method, Philosophy, Monotheism, Aquinas, Realism, Volunteerism, Great BooksCheck out thegreatbookspodcast.com.Check out THE ASCENT for articles on Christian spirituality.
Jonah Goldberg, host of The Remnant and author of Suicide of the West, joins Adaam for a session of unfettered nerdery and gloom, in which definitions shall be debated, Straussian hats worn, and metaphors unapologetically mixed. They cover the meaning of “utopianism,” the revolutionary force of monotheism, the power of language, the messianic urge from Christ to the Jacobins, the lack of new ideas, the obstinacy of human nature, and the importance of gallows humor.On the agenda:-Jonah's origin story [2:00] -Monotheism, a radical idea [6:00] -Postmodernism and the charisma of words [19:00]-Utopianism, left and right [27:00]-Maimonides against Messianism (and Sayyid Qutb) [38:00]-Are ideas dangerous? (On Rousseau, the Jacobins, Strauss, Annihilism) [53:00]-Dark humor and Holocaust jokes heuristics [1:21:00]-Blindspots [1:43:00]Also:-Adaam and Ruth Weisse on the 10th Commandment-Adaam and Yuval Levin talk about the nature of liberalism, beauty and conservatism-Howard Jacobson at Tablet Magazine on the death of a tailorUncertain Things is hosted and produced by Adaam James Levin-Areddy and Vanessa M. Quirk. For more doomsday thoughts, subscribe to: http://uncertain.substack.com. Get full access to Uncertain Things at uncertain.substack.com/subscribe
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
About the Book: Kitaab at-Tawheed is a profound work written by the renowned scholar al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab (may Allah have mercy on him), addressing The Book of Monotheism. In this book, al-Imaam Muhammad bin ‘Abdul-Wahhaab elucidates the concept of Tawheed (Oneness of Allah), which lies at the core of Islamic belief. Through the Quran and the authentic Sunnah, he highlights the importance of sincerely worshiping Allah alone and avoiding all forms of polytheism. Taught By: Shaykh Saeed Hassan [Faculty of Sharia Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University; Saudi Arabia & MA in Fiqh]
(3:37) Bible Study: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Monotheism grew over time. But it took time to develop. Matthew 11:25-27 What does childlike mean? Father explains. (21:41) Break 1 (25:54) Letters: Was Jonah literal or not? Father explains some bible verses about the judgement. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:38) Break 2 (40:22) Word of the Day Carmel vs caramel (42:05) Phones: Anna - She was to share her experience with angels. Just got a surgery a few days ago. Wrigley 10-years-old - My daughter, Wrigley, has a question: how to sleep better at night? What type of prayer to say to ease her mind and trust God better? Lisa - RE: email about revelation and final judgment. We all have a particular judgement, but according to the catechism, those who die in mortal sin, go straight to hell. So they don’t have a particular judgement?
Dr. Celene Ibrahim is a multidisciplinary scholar specializing in Qur'anic studies, gender studies and interreligious relations. Her award-winning monograph Women and Gender in the Qur'an (Oxford University Press, 2020) received the Association of Middle East Women's Studies book prize and is being translated into multiple languages. She also authored Islam and Monotheism, an accessible primer on Islamic theology (Cambridge University Press 2022), edited One Nation, Indivisible: Seeking Liberty and Justice from the Pulpit to the Streets (Wipf & Stock 2019), and is featured in the Netflix docudrama Testament: The Story of Moses (2024). Ibrahim holds degrees from Princeton University (AB), Harvard Divinity School (MDiv), and Brandeis University (MA/PHD). She serves as a faculty member at Groton School in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/2025-carpenter-cohorts-spring-semester Visit Celene Ibrahim: https://www.celeneibrahim.org/
Psalm 138 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin consider the statement about singing praises to YHWH before other gods. What are those other gods? They highlight the courage of the worshiper and how we need to mirror that today.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=21683The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
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