Podcasts about Tertullian

Today's episode of the Church & Culture Podcast is quite different from the norm. This summer, we're taking a short break from our regular podcast format, and instead have selected various installments from past message series given by James Emery White at Mecklenburg Community Church where he serves as the Senior Pastor. There is no doubt that today's culture has become incredibly polarized - particularly when it comes to politics. That's why many churches avoid the topic altogether. It's also why we named this series at Meck "Where Angels Fear to Tread: Meck Talks Politics." Because church members often have questions like: Does God take political sides and, if so, which ones? Is America a Christian nation and is that even the goal? Are there values meant to guide us when it comes to politics? Do all Christians, if they are truly Christian, have to vote the same way? Does embracing the Christian faith automatically lead you to one particular political party? What if, as a Christian, you feel politically homeless - too conservative for the progressives, and too progressive for the conservatives? In this installment Dr. White explores the mark of a Christian and how we are called to engage the political realm. Episode Links Below you'll find the link to the full series if that's something you are interested in checking out, along with the sources that were used in the development of the message itself: "Where Angels Fear to Tread: Meck Talks Politics" The Apology of Tertullian, AD 197. Francis Schaeffer, The Mark of the Christian. Robert Corin Morris, “The Christians are Fighting – Again,” Weavings, Volume XXII, Number 2, March/April 2007, pp. 24-32. Joy Davidman, Smoke on the Mountain (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1953/1954), pp. 77-78. Jennifer Senior, “The Ginsburg-Scalia Act Was Not a Farce,” The New York Times, September 22, 2020. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

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Psalm 19APsalm 64Psalm 97Reading 1: Acts 5Reading 2: From the treatise On the Prescription of Heretics by Tertullian, priestSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Who are you to judge me? Only God can judge me!When Jesus told His followers "Do not judge." in Matthew 7:1 was he telling us that any moral statements on our part would be a sin? As a cultural shorthand to self-ingratiation is the command not to judge an open door to every moral failing in the name of love?I'm pretty sure we've lost the plot on this one. Even as far back as Tertullian and the early church fathers, this command by Jesus has created controversies. But the command is clear. So why all the fuss?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Koperski (Hillsdale College, Ad Fontes) to explore one of the most debated and often misunderstood practices in the history of Christianity: baptism. Drawing from his in-depth research, Andrew takes us through the earliest Christian sources—from Second Temple Judaism to Justin Martyr, and from household baptisms to the evolving liturgical traditions of the early church. We discuss: Did the earliest Christians baptize infants or only professing believers? How did the theology of the church fathers evolve and adapt to the shifting environment of the Roman Empire? What role does sociology play in the development of infant baptism? Why modern categories of “credobaptist” and “paedobaptist” may not neatly map onto the early church. Resources from this episode: Justin Martyr: Ostensible Credobaptist? https://adfontesjournal.com/andrew-koperski/justin-martyr-ostensible-credobaptist/ Baptismal Trajectories in Early Christianity (Part I): The Liturgical Dark Age & Second Temple Judaism https://adfontesjournal.com/church-history/baptismal-trajectories-in-early-christianity-part-i-the-liturgical-dark-age-and-second-temple-judaism/ Part II: Households, Tertullian, and Archeology https://adfontesjournal.com/church-history/baptismal-trajectories-in-early-christianity-part-ii-households-tertullian-and-archeology/ Part III: Toward an Explanation https://adfontesjournal.com/church-history/baptismal-trajectories-in-early-christianity-part-iii-toward-an-explanation/ Support the Podcast Support us on Patreon Website: thatllpreach.io IG: thatllpreachpodcast YouTube Channel

Send us a textIn Part 2, we will go deeper into the historical and Biblical discussion of the Cross of Jesus and its form, function, and expressions concerning it. We will even cover an historical description of it by early church historian and theologian, Tertullian. In this, we remove all doubt of its design and the intent of the many expressions concerning it in the NT. Once again, declaring that there is no need or requirement to make actual crosses. That to do so is idolatry forbidden by God. If for some reason you have come upon this study first, it is advisable to start with Part 1. As this study assumes that you have already read and understood the first study.Watch Videohttps://youtu.be/rplZJt-prs0Website With PDFNew IntroSupport the showBecome A SupporterJOIN US!> Main Website: https://brotherlance.com/> Free Book: http://weshallbelikehim.com/> Free Music: https://brotherlance.com/brother-lance-music/> Social - Gab: https://gab.com/BrotherLance

“Time memorialize place. Embodied memory in places generates a connection between the past, present, and future. Our activity with loved ones elevates sites to place of intergenerational love such that through them we experience these places as deposits of familial affection. A trace of love remains.”– Stephen Wolfe, *The Case for Christian Nationalism*, from the chapter “Loving Your Nation.”In recovering honor for our fathers and a sense of national identity, one of the most important things will be to forge a connection to our past. We often speak of this connection in terms of knowledge, values, and history. It is something objective and measurable. But what if we are bound together to our family, our home, and our country in even deeper ways?Traducianism is a historic Christian belief that has been a minority view throughout church history, although it was held by some notable church fathers like Tertullian and Reformers like Luther. Traducianism is the belief that the souls of children are inherited from their parents, like two candles coming together to light another candle. In this view, parents give not just their genetics to their children, but pass on a unique, personal spiritual component as well. In this way, memories, affections, vitality, and other spiritual qualities are passed down through the families and time, shaping each family and nation into a distinct ethnos with its own unique spiritual properties. Even myths and archetypes that we know so well in the West live on in our deepest memories, their details lost to time but their form continually re-presented in our stories, ideas, and even dreams.Traducianism is a compelling framework that offers a Biblical and enchanted view of the world where families, homes, and history are not merely material matter, but have a spiritual connection to everything that came before and are an essential part of our hope for the future.This episode is brought to you by our premier sponsors, Armored Republic and Reece Fund, as well as our Patreon members and donors. You can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rightresponseministries or you can donate at rightresponseministries.com/donate.Coming on now to discuss traducianism is Ben Garrett of Haunted Cosmos. Tune in now for a discussion you won't want to miss.MINISTRY SPONSORS: Reece Fund. Christian Capital. Boldly Deployed https://www.reecefund.com/ Private Family Banking How to Connect with Private Family Banking: FREE 20-MINUTE COURSE HERE: View Course Send an email inquiry to chuck@privatefamilybanking.com Receive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown" by going to protectyourmoneynow.net Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call: Schedule Call Multi-Generational Wealth Planning Guide Book for only $4.99: Seven Generations Legacy Squirrelly Joes Coffee – Caffeinating The Modern Reformation Get a free bag of coffee (just pay shipping): https://squirrellyjoes.com/rightresponse

Rabbi Tovia Singer is an Orthodox Rabbi living in Jerusalem. He is the founder and director of Outreach Judaism. William Lane Craig, Ignatius of Antioch, Tertullian, Origen of Alexandria, Constantine the Great, John Calvin, Michael Servetus, Martin Luther, Philo of Alexandria, Maimonides, Michael Heiser, Tim Mackie (  @bibleproject  ), Lee Strobel, John Nelson Darby, Paul of Samosata, Athanasius of Alexandria, Arius of Alexandria, William Hasker, Beau Branson, Dale Tuggy (  @khanpadawan  ) , Gavin Ortlund (  @TruthUnites  ), Albert Einstein, and more. Rabbi Tovia Singer's Youtube Channel :  @ToviaSinger1 

Psalm 89Psalm 90Reading 1: Exodus 34Reading 2: From the treatise On Prayer by Tertullian, priestSupport us at: sthelenaministries.com/supportPresentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

"Maybe Christianity should become weird again." Reading the works of the early Church fathers has brought countless non-Catholic Christians into the Church and has strengthened so many Catholics who are already in the heart of the Church.   David Augustine (who said the quote above on this week's Let Me Be Frank) has compiled and edited The Early Church Fathers Collection for Bishop Barron & Word on Fire. David & Bishop Frank tackle questions like: Who were the Church fathers? What can modern readers take away from each of the Church fathers? Why & how did Tertullian veer off track?   ...and somewhere along the way, David suggested we should make Christianity weird again.

Two of the more puzzling questions regarding how we got the Bible, especially the writings of the New Testament, are "who wrote them" and "how did we get the books that we have?"  The answers aren't as straightforward as one would think.  Still, thanks to the evidence within the Scriptures themselves and to the writings of some of the earliest Christians, we can with confidence know most of the true authors of the books of the Bible. More importantly, we can approach with these writings with trust, that they will lead us to eternal life if followed.  Scriptures covered: Luke 24:44-45.  1 Timothy 5:18.To see David Hicks on YouTube, click here.

This week Jeff and Dave are back in the studio to discuss the leading light of early fourth-century Christian rhetoric. 'No whey', you say? Yes, it's true. The guys again take a look at the North African rhetorical tradition that produced such greats of Christian apologetics as Minucius Felix, Tertullian, Cyprian of Carthage, and Arnobius of Sicca. What should we make of Lactantius' accomplishment? Is he really the crème de la crème, or merely pushed forward by inevitable social forces, not an instance of the 'great man theory'? And what about his rhetorical feats in the grisly Deaths of the Persecutors, Divine Institutes, God's Workmanship, and more? Was Pico della Mirandola correct that Lactantius "equalled Cicero, or maybe even surpassed him in eloquence"? Come along for the ride as we wrap up this two-parter on the man who was well suited to his times, interacting with the cabbage-loving Diocletian, a host of enemies of the Christian faith, and even the big guy, Constantine. And bee sure to check out Dave's free Latin lessons here: Deaths of the Persecturors Epitome of the Divine Institutes  

In this episode of Tell Me More, we welcome an exceptional panel of guests: Katy Reed Hodges, Ashley Berryhill, and Dr. Dennis Wiles. Together, they unpack Dr. Wiles' thought-provoking sermon on "Flourishing in Persecution" based on Matthew 5:10-12.Dr. Wiles shares insights from his sermon that connects to our 2025 theme "Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ" and our winter focus "Happiness Is…" Our guests explore the paradoxical teaching of Jesus that true happiness can be found even in the midst of persecution.The conversation delves into historical examples of Christian martyrs, from the Apostles to early church figures, examining Tertullian's famous quote: "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church." Dr. Wiles guides us through key sermon points:PRONOUNCEMENT: Understanding that persecution is an expected reality for Christ-followersPOSTURE: Embracing humility, rejoicing, and gladness even in difficult circumstancesPERSPECTIVE: Cultivating an eternal viewpoint when facing trialsPURPOSE: Living as salt and light to glorify God in our worldWhether you're facing personal challenges or simply seeking to deepen your faith, this episode offers biblical wisdom on finding true flourishing in unexpected places. Join us for a conversation that will challenge your perspective and inspire your spiritual journey.

In this episode we celebrate International Women's Day and grapple with the huge throbbing phallus of Christian fragility. Engorged and swollen with an urgent pressure it must release. But first we should ask ourselves the question, did Jesus hate women? Coz his followers sure do!This episode features special guest appearances from DEI, disciples, Progressives, apologists, feminists, YHWH, Genesis, Tertullian, Christian bloggers, INCELs, Bishop of Milan Ambrose, Paradise, Eve, Adam, Serpent, Wendy's, John Chrysostom, St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Girdle of chastity, Northern Italy, Franciscan Friar Cherubino of Siena, Douglas Wilson, The Feminist Mistake: The Radical Impact of Feminism on Church and Culture, Professor Mary Kassian, The Southern Baptist Seminary, Obamacare, birth control, Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, Washington Post,The Great Reckoning: Surviving a Christianity That Looks Nothing Like Christ, Stephen Mattson, The Transformed Wife, Lori Alexander, Oklahoma Senator, U.S. Vice President, JD Vance, Eric Weinstein, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Case for Christian Nationalism, William Wolfe, Dusty Deevers, #metoo, Deuteronomy, Texas pastor, Joel Webbon, Bill Cosby, Girl Defined Ministries, Kristen Clark, Einstein,   #666 #SketchComedy #Sketch #Comedy #Sketch Comedy #Atheist #Science #History #Atheism #Antitheist #ConspiracyTheory #Conspiracy #Conspiracies #Sceptical #Scepticism #Mythology #Religion #Devil #Satan #Satanism #Satanist #Skeptic #Debunk #Illuminati #Podcast #funny #sketch #skit #comedy #comedyshow #comedyskits #HeavyMetal #weird #leftist #SatanIsMySuperhero #RomanEmpire #Rome #AncientRome #Romans #RomanEmperor 

Fr Joseph Hamilton explores St Athanasius's Life of St Anthony, what it says on the topic of demons, the monastic life in the desert and all this in discussion with our very own Dominican, Fr Toby.Fr Joseph Hamilton is the Rector of the Domus Australia in Rome, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney Australia. Prior to his appointment at Domus, he served as private secretary to George Cardinal Pell, until the Cardinal's untimely death. Fr Joseph completed his doctoral studies in Patristics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and his license at the Patristic Institute “Augustinianum” in Rome. Prior to entering seminary he worked as an investment banker. Having left the economy of Mammon for that of Salvation, he studied at the Pontifical North American College. A native of Ireland, he is a keen but mediocre (his words) surfer, and enjoys reading and cooking.

EPISODE 131 | Hotlantis: The Lost Continent We all love mysteries, and Atlantis is one of the biggest ones. Was it a real place or just an allegory? If real, then where was it? Many people have spent a lot of time and money trying to discover the answer to that question.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. Review us here or on IMDb. And, seriously, subscribe, will ya? SECTIONS 02:22 - Let the Mermaids Flirt with Me - Plato's Timaeus and Critias describe Atlantis, Utopia, probably just an allegory, Tertullian's "On Baptism", Elysium, Plato references Solon 08:44 - When the Levee Breaks - Atlantias by Hellanicus of Lesbos, the disaster at Helike, Altantipedia 14:00 - Mediterranean Sundance - Crantor believed it, the Pillars of Hercules, in the Mediterranean: Santorini (Thira), the Minoans, Robert Graves thought it was Pharos, Robert L. Scranton liked Lake Copais, other Med locales 21:08 - Atlantic - Ignatius Donnelly and Pierre-Marie Termier chose the Azores, hyperdiffusionism, Otto Muck thought about the Mid-Atlantic Range and the Carolina Bays, Bory de Saint-Vincent liked the Canary Islands (and pillow lava), Jorge Maria Ribero-Meneses considered the Cachucho Plateau, some liked the Spartel Bank, Paul Dunbavin liked the the Irish Sea, Stel Pavlou changes the timeline, the Richart Structure in Mauritania 28:48 - Abraham Ortelius drew a map, Athanasius Kircher expanded that work and thought Atlantis connected North America with Africa 31:02 - New World - Edgar Cayce's visions pointed to Bimini, the Bimini Road, the Blake Plateau, the Sargasso Sea, J.M. Allen thinks of the Incans and Bolivia, mythological places, Antarctica  36:40 - Underwater Love - Olaus Rudbeck preferred Sweden, Jürgen Spanuth like Northern Europe, Helena Blavatsky's Theosophy and root races, Jörg Lanz von Liebenfels and Guido von List create Ariosophy ("the wisdom of the Aryans"), the Nazis took that ball and ran with it 41:33 - Palace of the Brine - CTs like ancient aliens, the Vatican, the Illuminati; Tony O'Connell of Atlantapedia's central Mediterranean theory, my own take on it all Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Atlantipedia website Timaeus By Plato Critias By Plato Finding Atlantis in the depths of Plato On Baptism by Tertullian Atlantis isn't real, but here are all the places it could have been in Popular Science Atlantis on History.com Atlantis at National Geographic  Atlantis - An Investigation on Storymaps Top 10 Amazing Facts About the Lost City of Atlantis The ‘truth' behind Atlantis – Christopher Gill on Plato's Atlantis Story Where is the Lost City of Atlantis — and Does it Even Exist? in Discover Is Atlantis Real? The Truth Behind the Atlantis Myth Was there a real Atlantis? on How Stuff Works Plato's Atlantis Before Plato on Beachcombing's BIzarre HIstory Blog WHO ELSE WROTE ABOUT ATLANTIS? Findings on Santorini Point to “Lost Island of Atlantis” Origins How the Ancient Greek City of Helike Was Destroyed and Rediscovered Wrath of a God or Nature: The Demise of Helike What Are the Pillars of Hercules Mentioned in Greek Mythology? The Pillars of Heracles at the Plato Project How the Discovery of ‘Atlantis' Made Big News Then Faded Away The Mysteries of Lake Copais and the Island Fortress of Gla The Sunken City That Might Be Atlantis Atlantis Location Hypothesis 10 mysterious locations to find the lost city of Atlantis WHERE IS ATLANTIS?: PILLARS OF HERACLES, A SEA OF MUD AND MONSTERS IN THE DEEP Atlantis, Lake Tritonis, and Pharos Ignatius L. Donnelly in the Scholarly Community Encyclopedia  Master of Disaster, Ignatius Donnelly in the Public Domain Review Are the Misty Peaks of the Azores Remnants of the Legendary Atlantis? The Canary Islands And The Atlantis Legend Pillow basalt more than a kilometer above sea level Lost city of Atlantis believed found off Spain The Mystery of Carolina Bays Location hypotheses of Atlantis Hunting Atlantis TV show “Be Vewy Quiet. I'm Hunting Atlantis.” What Exactly Is the Eye of the Sahara, aka the Richat Structure? Ancient Saharan Origins of East African Bantus: The Land of Atlantis and Egypt Atlantis on the Green Sahara The Infamous Map of Atlantis on Cryptid Campfire How the imaginary island of Atlantis was mapped on Vox Bimini Road/The Lost City of Atlantis Why Some People Think Bimini Road Is A Lost Highway To Atlantis on All That's Interesting Ep. 128 | Estimated Prophets: Nostradamus & Cayce The Island of Atlantis Discovered The Blake Plateau: A Southern Treasure Deep Sea Corals: The depths of the Blake Plateau Ep. 103 | Down in Bermuda, It's Easy to Believe: The Devil's Triangle The Sargasso Sea: why this ‘golden floating rainforest' urgently needs protecting at Greenpeace Mysteries of the Sargasso Sea Atlantis: The Andes Solution : The Discovery of South America As the Legendary Continent of Atlantis by John Blashford-Snell Exploring Atlantis and Lemuria Is Atlantis in Antarctica Atlantis on the H. P. Lovecraft Wiki Swedish Visions of Atlantis – Olof Rudbeck the Elder's Atlantica Atlantis Then and Now on the Theosophical Society website Eight unbelievable theories about Atlantis - that people actually believed! Atlantis Conspiracy website Lost city of Atlantis rises again to fuel a dangerous myth in The Guardian Atlantis: The Lost Continent Finally Found by Arysio Santos  Joining The Dots: Plato's Atlantis in the Central Mediterranean by Tony O'Connell  Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. 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A deacon by the name of Stephen has been accused of blasphemy and now stands before the court of the Sanhedrin. False witnesses claimed that he had spoken against the law of God. Today, Stephen turns the tables on his accusers and puts them on trial for refusing to acknowledge Christ. Reciting a brief overview of Israel's history, he plainly shows them that it is Israel who is guilty of rebelling against God and resisting the Holy Spirit. In a rage, they rush to kill him, and Stephen becomes the first known Christian martyr, and as Tertullian later said, “The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church.” :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Tertullian, a significant figure in early Western Christianity, is examined for his pivotal role in shaping theological language and defending Christian doctrines. His life, from his Roman upbringing and conversion to Christianity, is explored, highlighting his contributions to Trinitarian and Christological thought. The text also investigates his polemical writings against heresy and his unique perspectives on sacraments and ecclesiology. His later embrace of Montanism, which led to conflict with the mainstream church, is scrutinized. Ultimately, the text assesses Tertullian's complex and enduring legacy, recognizing his lasting influence on Christian thought despite his controversial views and schismatic tendencies. for more in depth video teachings check our online courses: www.twinsbiblicalacademy.com

A Sunday sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. In the middle of Jesus' sermon on the Mount we find ourselves being challenged in countless ways. With a simple statement of when and where we give to the poor and pray, He has called our hearts to deep reflection on the why beneath our benevolence and piety. It isn't enough to give; we must examine why we give. It isn't truly satisfying to pray in public to garner the praise and admiration of others. These rewards are hollow and fleeting. Instead, when we give and forgive, when we pray and fast, we should practice righteousness quietly because our actions are prayerful expressions of worship to God. I love how African theologian Tertullian (from the second century) encouraged us: “Fasting possesses great power. If practiced with the right intention, it makes man a friend of God.” That's what it's all about! When we give to the poor, we are giving to Christ, because He is our beloved. He has called us friend (John 15.15)! We don't fight against social ills to make a name for ourselves but to be more like Jesus. When we pray to the Father, we fix our eyes on the God who sees us (Genesis 16.13). When we fast, we give physical expression to our spiritual hunger for His righteousness in our lives.  Reading Matthew 6.16-34, we discover fasting changes our relationship with our possessions and with the oppressed. We aren't driven by the meager rewards of being seen by others because through fasting we realize we are forever seen by God! This realization drives us to tell others this marvelous gospel truth! Fasting changes our relationship with ourselves and the circumstances that surround us. Fasting is one way to bring our anxieties to the feet of Jesus and trust the Father's love for us. The power of fasting is how it reorients us toward God and toward others. If you're able, take some time this week to fast, leaving your anxieties on the altar and resting in the arms of your Father.

The early church father Tertullian once famously said that the “blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” This aphorism has been proven to be true in countless ways down throughout the history of the church. And the great Augustine made the same point: “The earth has been filled with the blood of the martyrs as with seed, and from that seed have sprung the crops of the church. They have asserted Christ's cause more effectively when dead than when they were alive. They assert it today, they preach him today; their tongues are silent, their deeds echo round the world. They were arrested, bound, imprisoned, brought to trial, tortured, burned at the stake, stoned to death, run through, fed to wild beasts. In all their kinds of death they were jeered at as worthless, but ‘precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.'”

American Christians can worship in relative freedom and we tend to view this as a sign of God's blessing, but the early church father, Tertullian, wrote, "the blood of martyrs is the seed of the church". The world was turned upside down in the first centuries of church history because believers were wiling to suffer and die for the sake of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

American Christians can worship in relative freedom and we tend to view this as a sign of God's blessing, but the early church father, Tertullian, wrote, "the blood of martyrs is the seed of the church". The world was turned upside down in the first centuries of church history because believers were wiling to suffer and die for the sake of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29

Send us a text"The Anointing""The anointing breaks the yoke."Welcome to Season 13 of our podcast, "Stay in His Presence." This year, the podcasts will focus on the Holy Spirit. We will cover 26 of His attributes, going through the alphabet from "A" to "Z."Before we start, let's have a one-minute review of why we honor the Holy Spirit this year. Then, we will proceed to the ABCs of the Holy Spirit.My name is Stephanie Wright. Welcome to Episode 1, "The Anointing"The Lord impressed on me late last year to turn our attention to the Holy Spirit in 2025. In summary, we discussed how the Holy Spirit has not been given the recognition He deserves as the third person in the Godhead. We covered His purpose as our intercessor here on earth and as our advocate with the Father and Son in heaven.             When man was created and God said, "Let us make man in our image," (Genesis 1:26), it proved that the Holy Spirit was one with the Father and Son. Thus, there is no rivalry between them.            In another episode, we explained how a second-century writer, Tertullian defended the Holy Spirit as being One with the Father and Son. He coined the term "Trinity," and his teachings unequivocally stated that God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost were Three Gods in One.We hope you grow closer to the Holy Spirit as we honor Him by studying His characteristics, "A" to "Z." First is "A," which stands for "Anointing." Our scriptures are from the Old Testament, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 10:27, and the New Testament, Luke 4:18.When Jesus stood in the temple in Luke, Chapter 4, and said the Spirit of God was upon him and the Spirit anointed Him to do all the things listed in Luke 4:18—mirroring what was said in Isaiah 61:1-2—he was saying the "anointing breaks the yoke."The anointing brings whatever we need, whether healing, peace, hope, joy, or anything good from God.The anointing is a special endowment from God that delivers from bondage and empowers the believer to do the work assigned to her or him. We need the anointing of the Holy Spirit to do God's will. The Holy Spirit also resides in us to help guide us daily in our assigned missions.            Like Jesus, we are anointed to do the work and even greater works, as expressed in John 14:12.To summarize, "A" stands for "The Anointing." We all need the anointing to be like Jesus and do what Jesus did—preach the gospel to the poor; heal the brokenhearted, preach deliverance to the captives, recover sight to the blind, and set at liberty those who are bruised.  This concludes this episode and segues into a special invitation for you. If you have not received Jesus as your Savior and Lord, today would be a good day to do so. Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved, that is, saved from a life of sinning against God to a life of serving Him and spending eternity with Him."             Thank you for joining us today. Join us next time for another segment on the Holy Spirit as we "Stay into His Presence." If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website at cgmissions.com/podcast, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see the most recent video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here/

In this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce will dive into Malachi 1:11, exploring its prophetic connection to Eucharistic worship in the early Church. Dr. Boyce will investigate how this Old Testament passage foreshadows the practices of Christian Eucharist, as seen through the writings of early Church Fathers such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Hippolytus, and Athanasius. By examining these early theological voices, Dr. Boyce will highlight how they recognized the fulfillment of Malachi's prophecy in the Church's sacramental life, offering a deeper understanding of the Eucharist as an integral part of Christian worship from the very beginning. Join us for this compelling exploration of Scripture, early Christian writings, and the rich history of the Eucharist in the Church. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #Malachi1:11 #EucharisticWorship #EarlyChurchFathers #JustinMartyr #Irenaeus #Tertullian #Hippolytus #Athanasius #ChristianEucharist #ChurchHistory #SacramentalTheology #ProphecyAndTheEucharist #ChristianWorship #OldTestamentProphecy #FACTSPodcast #TheologyExploration #MalachisProphecy #EucharistInTheChurch

Dr. Beau Branson is a professor of philosophy at Brescia University. We discuss monarchical trinitarians and the theology of Gregory of Nyssa. We also discuss the recent book "One God, Three Persons, Four Views" book. We mention Luke Thompson (  @WhiteStoneName  ), Hank Kruse, Athanasius of Alexandria, Arius of Alexandria, Julian the Apostate, Gregory of Nyssa, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, Scott Williams, Eunomius, Gregory Thermaturgos, Origen of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage, Rowan Williams, David Bentley Hart, Irenaeus of Lyon, Marcellus of Ancyra, Photinus of Galatia, Nestorius, Aristotle, John of Damascus, William Lane Craig, Michel René Barnes, Fr John Behr, Richard Swinburne, Dale Tuggy, Michael Servetus, Bart Ehrman, and more.

"There is absolutely nothing which makes men's minds more perplexed about the divine works than the disproportion between the simplicity of the means employed and the grandeur of the effect obtained."-Tertullian, 3rd Century.    Merry Christmas! 

For many of us, belief isn't always easy. Life throws curveballs. Promises don't pan out the way we thought they would. Secularism raises doubts in our minds. It's hard to reconcile the joy we sing about this time of year with the struggles we face in our day-to-day lives. But belief doesn't always start with clarity. Sometimes, it starts in the messiness of life, when everything feels out of alignment. That's where Christ finds us. That's the story of Christmas. And that's where this episode begins—by looking at faith not as a perfect, clean answer, but as a journey. A journey that's deeply personal, sometimes hard, but always transformative. Today, I'm sitting down with Dr. Tom Neal, to discuss the origin story of his faith life. Tom is a brilliant mind, a loving soul, someone who has dedicated his life to teaching the gospel, but like all of us, has had a journey. Tom's story—from questioning faith to experiencing a profound, life-changing encounter with Christ—reminds us that joy and belief can exist, even in the hardest moments. This is a vulnerable and candid episode about how we encounter Christ and why we still believe amidst hardship. So, sit back and let this story unfold. Because as we reflect on this Advent season, this isn't just about belief in theory—it's about what happens when belief meets real life. As always, please leave questions in the comments.   Full quote from Fr Carlo Carretto: https://nealobstat.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/the-church-broken-so-the-light-can-enter-in/ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:08 Tom's Upbringing and Family Life 00:15:53 Tom's Miraculous Encounter with Christ 00:22:03 The Aftermath and a Newfound Faith 00:31:07 Choosing Catholicism 00:38:51 Exploring Other Religions Through a Catholic Lens 00:49:45 Maintaining Belief Amidst Hardship 00:54:05 The Importance of Prayer 00:57:56 Am I a Bad Catholic? 01:02:04 Mario's Journey of Faith 01:13:05 The Intelligibility of the Catholic Faith 01:22:57 Tertullian's Paradox 01:27:33 Fr Carlo Carretto Quote on the Mystery of the Catholic Church   Not sure how to start a conversation with a someone you find attractive? Download my free Dating Toolkit at www.drmariosacasa.com/dating-toolkit   See the links below to offer financial assistance: Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Charities Hurricane Helen Donations Page: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/624511/donate   Diocese of St. Petersburg Hurricane Relief Fund: https://www.givecentral.org/appeals-form-registration/acp5f44220f014e0/user/guest   To catch up on previous audio-only episodes click on the links below: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-hope/id1437447070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1EfQGHAQLHkQcmHeWjlCJF?si=6e6199090a0b4f0c   Follow me on the socials: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drmariosacasa Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmariosacasa   Full Courses: Dating Well: www.drmariosacasa/datingwell Overcoming Stress and Anxiety: www.goodcatholic.com/product/overcoming-stress-and-anxiety/   The content of Always Hope is for purely educational reasons and is not meant as a substitute for proper diagnosis and/or professional counseling. If you need psychological or counseling services, please contact a trusted therapist for assistance.

A Christadelphian Video: # Summary This PRESENTATION delves into the historical evolution of the doctrine of the Trinity, contrasting the beliefs of the first-century apostles with those established in the fourth century. It highlights the development of theological ideas from the time of Jesus through the early church fathers, culminating in the establishment of the Trinity as the official doctrine of the Roman Empire. The presentation critiques the philosophical influences that shaped these beliefs and asserts that the original teachings of the apostles have been obscured over time. # Highlights -

"What does Athens have to do with Jerusalem?" So asked Tertullian. Here's St. Basil's response to that question, which may be useful to you as you read Greek literature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1243386908/support

Send us a textEpisode 21” The Unity of the Trinity “ Series: “Step into His Presence”There is no rivalry between God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Welcome to Episode 21 of our segment on the Holy Spirit, "The Unity of the Trinity." In a previous podcast, we discussed that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not rivals but united as One. We must understand this because when we pray, we need complete confidence that the Holy Spirit is taking our request to the throne of God as our intercessor here on Earth.We explore how the Holy Spirit was treated as if He were not part of the Godhead, the heresies that led to this exclusion, a man named Tertullian who gave the Holy Spirit His proper place in the Godhead, coining the word "Trinity"; and supporting scriptures that show the "Unity of the Trinity."            Thank you for joining us today. And join us next time for another segment on the Holy Spirit as we “Step into His Presence.”              In closing, if you have not received Jesus as your Savior and Lord, today would be a good day to do so. Romans 10:9 says, if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God has raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved, that is, saved from a life of sinning against God to a life of serving Him and spending eternity with Him. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website at cgmissions.com/podcast, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see the most recent video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist." CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here/

Welcome to the podcast! This week, we're looking at some "fan mail" and we'll be answering the question: is the completion of the Bible the end of Spiritual gifts?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --1 Corinthians 13 is often called the “Love Chapter” due to its powerful emphasis on the necessity of love for the Christian life. However, this passage has also been the subject of considerable debate, particularly surrounding the meaning of the term "the perfect" in verse 10 and how it relates to the continuation or cessation of spiritual gifts like tongues and prophecy.Some argue that “the perfect” refers to the completion of the New Testament canon, and therefore, the miraculous gifts of the Spirit, such as tongues, prophecy, and knowledge, ceased once Scripture was completed. This cessationist view suggests that now that we have the Bible, we no longer need these gifts because Scripture is sufficient for our spiritual direction and maturity.This article will explore the context of 1 Corinthians 13 and challenge the interpretation that “the perfect” refers to the completed New Testament, showing instead that Paul is pointing to something far greater and still future—the return of Christ and the full revelation of God's kingdom.Q. Where did this interpretation come from in the first place?The interpretation that “the perfect” in 1 Corinthians 13:10 refers to the completion of the New Testament and that spiritual gifts like tongues, prophecy, and knowledge have ceased, primarily stems from the Cessationist theological perspective. This view emerged from a particular way of reading the New Testament and was later developed within certain branches of Protestantism.Here's an overview of how this interpretation evolved:1. Early Church to the ReformationIn the early church, there was no clear consensus that spiritual gifts had ceased after the apostolic age. The early Church Fathers, such as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Tertullian, referenced the continued operation of spiritual gifts, including prophecy and tongues, in their writings. However, as Christianity became institutionalized and the church grew more organized, miraculous manifestations of the Spirit seemed to become less common, leading some to believe that these gifts were no longer needed.During the Reformation (16th century), Protestant reformers like John Calvin began to articulate a view that extraordinary spiritual gifts were no longer active. Calvin, in particular, believed that miracles and certain gifts, such as tongues and prophecy, were given for the foundational period of the church and had ceased after the apostolic age. He argued that the purpose of these gifts was to authenticate the apostles' ministry as they spread the gospel and that once the canon of Scripture was completed, they were no longer necessary. This line of reasoning laid a foundation for later Cessationist views.2. Post-Reformation DevelopmentThe...

The Cost of Grace: Persecution as Part of the Christian Faith Although not often preached today, suffering and persecution are intrinsic to Christian discipleship. Jesus Himself foretold suffering for His followers, early Church Fathers, like Tertullian, viewed suffering as a badge of honor and a means of testifying to the truth of Christianity, and suffering through persecution provides every Christian a means to prove and strengthen his or her faith. Martyrdom is not mere endurance; it is participation in the redemptive work of Christ.

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 199 Topics covered: A refutation of 'Abp.' Anthony Fisher of Sydney, Australia, who claimed in a lecture delivered at a synagogue that saying that Christians have replaced Jews as God's Chosen People is "heresy". Links: "Archbishop Anthony Colin Joseph Fisher, O.P.", Catholic Hierarchy Most Rev. Anthony Fisher, O.P., "Jews and Christians Walking Together: Where Are We in 2024?" (Rabbi Apple Memorial Lecture given on June 25, 2024, at the Great Synagogue in Sydney) "Bergoglio-Francis: Jews Still God's Chosen People" (Nov. 3, 2013) "Benedict XVI: No Mission to the Jews, just Dialogue" (Nov. 26, 2018) "Francis Answers Jewish Criticism on Obsoleteness of Old Law" (Sep. 7, 2021) "Post-Catholic Vatican to Jewish Rabbis: Old Mosaic Law is 'Way of Salvation for Jews'" (Sep. 11, 2021) Tertullian, Against the Jews [An Answer to the Jews] St. Augustine of Hippo, Contra Faustum [Against Faustus], Book XIX, n. 13 Council of Florence, Session 11, Decree Cantate Domino [Bull of Union with the Copts] (Feb. 4, 1442) Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Ubi Arcano Dei (Dec. 23, 1922) Pope Pius XI, Holy Office Decree Cum Supremae (Mar. 25, 1928) "The 'Chosen People' No More: Pope Pius XI clarifies Catholic Teaching on the Jews" (Nov. 24, 2015) Pope Pius XII, Encyclical Mystici Corporis (June 29, 1943) Fr. Joachim Salaverri, S.J., "On the Church of Christ", in vol. I-B of Sacrae Theologiae Summa (trans. by Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J.) Rt. Rev. Bernard O'Reilly et al., Beautiful Pearls of Catholic Truth (Cincinnati, OH: Henry Sphar & Co., 1897) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Patrick delves into Tertullian's seminal work de spectaculis, or "The Spectacles," exploring its surprising relevance to our modern lives. Written nearly 1,700 years ago, Tertullian's treatise condemns the violent and immoral entertainments of ancient Rome, drawing sharp parallels to today's media landscape. Patrick unpacks Tertullian's arguments on how Christians become desensitized to sin through such spectacles and the inherent danger this poses to one's conscience and salvation. He explores the contrast between the pagan spectacles and the Christian call to purity, offering practical, wholesome alternatives for entertainment. Join Patrick as he reflects on how Tertullian's insights can guide listeners in making mindful choices about the media they consume, staying true to their faith, and keeping their eyes fixed on eternal rewards.   Gabriel - Act 22: St Paul's conversion story. Can we point to that as an example of 'actual Grace' and 'sanctifying grace'? (00:56) Venobia - What video streaming service are there for my kids that would not have content that was inappropriate for them? (08:08) *Patrick shares “De Spectaculis” which asserts that true obedience to God requires a rejection of evil secular pleasures in favor of a life dedicated to Him. (19:19) Ramiro - I am a Eucharistic Minister. I joined a group that brings the Eucharist to a detention center. If there are any hosts left over, we need to bring them back to the Church but we can't get into the Church till the next day. What should we do? (31:36) Lucia (10-years-old) - How do we know we believe in the right God? (40:00) Mary - Tertullian is a parallel with abortion in our world today it seems (49:16)

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating origins and esoteric significance of the term larva. We begin by exploring its classical Latin meaning as a ghostly apparition or malevolent spirit, drawing from ancient Roman religious traditions. Discover how larvae were seen as dangerous spirits that disturbed the living, and how these concepts evolved over time. As we trace the term through history, you'll see how larva came to represent not just ghosts, but also astral parasites in modern occultism, feeding off negative emotions and unresolved psychic energy. Learn how figures like Blavatsky, Crowley, and Bardon interpreted larvae as psychic parasites, and how the term has even found its way into modern biological terminology. We'll also discuss the festival of Lemuria in Roman culture, where rituals were performed to exorcise these malevolent spirits, and the symbolic significance of masks in esoteric traditions. CONNECT & SUPPORT

Revelation, Session Two Christ the Savior, Anderson SC Fr. Anthony Perkins Sources: The translation of the Apocalypse is from the Orthodox Study Bible. Lawrence R. Farley, The Apocalypse of St. John: A Revelation of Love and Power, The Orthodox Bible Study Companion (Chesterton, IN: Ancient Faith Publishing, 2011), Bishop Averky, The Epistles and the Apocalypse (Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament, Volume III. (Holy Trinity Seminary Press, 2018). Andrew of Caesarea, Commentary on the Apocalypse, ed. David G. Hunter, trans. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou, vol. 123, The Fathers of the Church (Washington, DC: The Catholic University of America Press, 2011). Venerable Bede, The Explanation of the Apocalypse, trans. Edward Marshall (Oxford: James Parker and Co., 1878). William C. Weinrich, ed., Revelation, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2005). Correction from Last Week Revelation was removed from active use because it was being used to support the Marcionists, not the Gnostics [or Montanism as I said in the class!]. The Orthodox Study Bible; “[I]n the second and third centuries Revelation was widely twisted and sensationally misinterpreted, and the erroneous teachings brought troublesome confusion to Christians – a trend that continues to this day.” Review of Last Week The Church wants us to be aware of the Last Judgement but from WITHIN the sacraments and the “good defense” God gives us through them.  Authorship and Dating of the Work The author was St. John the Theologian St. John's disciple Papias of Hierapolis, St. Justin the Martyr (lived in Ephesus), St. Irenaeus (disciple of Polycarp of Smyrna who was a disciple of St. John), St. Hippolytus (disciple of St. Irenaeus), St. Clement of Alexandria, Tertullian and Origen were early leaders of the Church who knew and witnessed to this. The work itself (see 1:2; also exile on Patmos). The date of the work is AD 95/96 St. Irenaeus; Against Heresies (5.30.3) Purpose of the Work To show things that must shortly come to pass (1:1). Pastoral protection and encouragement to the early Church against state persecution and (internal) heresy. Apokalypsis means uncovering of something that has been hidden. Style and Interpretation of the Work Apocalyptic Literature.  A “visceral” (Fr. Lawrence) and heavily symbolic genre.  It is meant to be prophetic in every sense of the word. “It is a human work.  But it is also an apostolic work, and as an apostle, John tells the truth, striving to convey to us the substance and power of what the Lord revealed to him for our sake.” (Fr. Lawrence) What are we to make of the diverse interpretations offered by saints? Not to be taken literally in the modern sense; “Thus, for example, a literalistic understanding of the images of this book has given occasion, and even now continues to give occasion, for the false teaching of “Chiliasm” – the thousand-year reign of Christ on earth.” (Bishop Averky) Bishop Averky says four main categories of interpretation (and calls for a combination): Visions and symbols of the “last times” (end of the world, the anti-christ, second coming) Description of the historical pagan Roman persecutions against the Church in the first century. Look for realization of the prophecies in recent history. Allegorical and moral meaning. The Orthodox Study Bible: “Faithfulness in tribulation” is the main theme, with subthemes of Divine Judgment of human wickedness and The symbolic presentation of most major New Testament teachings concerning eschatology, the study of the last things. 1:1. The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants – things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John. Andrew of Caesarea. “An apocalypse is the manifestation of hidden mysteries when the intellect is illuminated either through divine dreams or according to waking visions from divine enlightenment. To be given to Christ, it says, making this statement about him especially with respect to his human , since in the Gospel he above all others dwelt on the sublime and things that befit God. And here, the magnitude of the divinity of Christ is shown through the attending angel, and through the name of the teaching servants, for “all things are his servants.” The must come to pass soon means that some of the predictions concerning them are to come to pass immediately thereafter and the things regarding the end are not to be delayed, because “one thousand years” to God is “like yesterday's day, which is reckoned as having elapsed.” St. Bede. The revelation of Jesus Christ.  The progress with which the Church that had been founded by the Apostles was to be extended, or the end with which it was to be perfected, had need to be revealed, in order to strengthen the preachers of the faith against the opposition of the world. And John, in his own manner, refers the glory of the Son to the Father, and testifies that Jesus Christ has received from God. shortly. That is, which are to happen to the Church in the present time. signified. He wrapped up this revelation in mystical words, that it might not be manifested to all, and become lightly esteemed. angel. For an angel appeared to John in the form of Christ, as will be seen more clearly in that which follows. John. That through John He might lay open to all His servants the things which he, by the privilege of a peculiar chastity, obtained above all others to behold. Oecumenius: When it is said to him, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him,” it is as though he said, “This revelation is given from the Father to the Son, and then from the Son to us,” his servants. By calling the saints the “servants” of Christ, he safeguards what is proper to his deity. For, to whom would men belong, unless to him who is the Maker and Creator of humankind? And who is the Creator of human-kind and of all creation? No one other than the only begotten Word and Son of God! For, the present author says in the Gospel, “All things were made through him.” And why does he wish to add “what must soon take place,” although those events which will take place have not yet occurred, even though a considerable span of time has passed, more than five hundred years, since these words were spoken? Because to the eyes of the eternal and endless God all ages are regarded as nothing, for, as the prophet says, “A thousand years in your sight, O Lord, are as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.”3 For this reason, therefore, he added “soon,” not to indicate a measure of time which must pass before the fulfillment of what must happen, but to indicate the power and eternality of God. For to him who is, any passage of time, even should it be great and considerable, is something small when compared with that which is unending   1:2. Who bore witness to the Word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.   OSB: Testimony of Jesus refers to a witness concerning Jesus; not the testimony of Christ Himself. Andrew of Caesarea.  “Christ,” he says, “declared these things to me through an angel, as a master to a household servant, as I had borne witness to my confession to him,” of which, on the basis of the visions to bear witness and, in view of the return of those who hear, to preach both the things which are and which escape human understanding and the things which will occur in the future, for, prophetically, he had seen them both. And clear from what he says: those things which are and those which must come to pass. These are descriptions both of the present time and of the future. St. Bede; testimony. That thou mayest not doubt of the person of John, he is the same who gave testimony to the eternal Word of God incarnate, according as he saw, saying, “Whose glory we saw, the glory as of the only-begotten of the Father.”   1:3.  Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. Andrew of Caesarea.  He blesses those who read and hear through the actions, for the present time is near, through which it is possible to acquire the blessing, and to all the work is laid open. As the Lord says, “Work [13] while it is day.” And elsewhere, the time is near, the time of the distribution of prizes, on account of the brevity of the present life in comparison to the future. St. Bede. Blessed. Teachers and hearers are therefore blessed, because they who keep the Word of God find that a short time of labour is followed by everlasting joys. Averky; “The book of the Apocalypse has, consequently, not only a prophetic but also a moral significance.  The meaning of these words is as follows: blessed is he who, reading this book, will prepare himself by his life and deeds of piety for eternity, for the translation to eternity is near for each of us. Fr. Lawrence.  Seven beatitudes (blessings) are pronounced upon (Fr. Lawrence): 1:3 “the one who reads and the ones who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things which are written in it” 14:13 the martyrs “who die in the Lord from now on” 16:15 “the one who keeps alert,” faithfully awaiting the Lord's Coming 19:9 “those who are called to the wedding supper of the Lamb” 20:6 the martyrs who have “a part in the first resurrection” 22:7 all who “keep the words of the prophecy of this book” 22:14 all those in the martyric Church, “those who wash their robes, so that they may have their right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.”  

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore the practice of early Christians signing themselves with the sign of the cross. He will explore statements from Tertullian, Basil, Chrysostom, Athenasius, and others. He will also seek to remove the stigma that this practice is inherently Roman Catholic. If you're interested in partnering with FACTS and would like to be a part of the bi-monthly newsletters, here's the link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

Fr. Paul Born currently serves as the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Martyrs Parish in Plymouth, Massachusetts.     In Today's Show: We are new parents. Is it a mortal sin for us to miss Sunday Mass due to taking care of our baby? (Feeding, sleeping, fussiness, etc). We try our best but sometimes it's too late. When does rash judgment become a mortal sin, and when is it considered a venial sin? Could you provide examples? Does this apply to rash judgements in thoughts as well? Can I, a Catholic, attend my nephew's wedding (who also is a Catholic) who is getting married in an SSPV chapel? Is it correct that scholasticism is the only proper way to interpret scripture? What guidance, if any, does the Church give on how much to leave for your children as inheritance vs to give to the church? I'm working on my will and would appreciate guidance. Why do Catholics often blame Luther for the reformation rather than Pope Leo X? Do the psalms and scripture readings from the Divine Office “count towards” the indulgence associated with 30 minutes of scripture reading in a day? What is the significance of the number 40 in Sacred Scripture? I notice it comes up a lot, particularly referring to a passage of 40 days. When it comes to reading from the writings of Catholic authors who wrote about Catholicism and Church doctrine, but they later apostatized (like Tertullian), should we read or avoid reading their work? I returned to the Church, but now my fellow parishioners feel way more closed off than the ones from my older church. It seems even hard to get a smile out of people. It almost feels like I'm unwelcomed. I also miss an excellent bible study I had at my old church and I'm having trouble finding any Catholic Bible study or women's retreat. I love reading and digging into scripture and feel like this would solve many things. Any idea on where I can start looking? Can a lay person perform the exposition of the Eucharist for Adoration? What would Father do in a situation where he suspected that a person may be trying to receive the Eucharist unworthily?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

This video is a respond to Gavin Ortlund (  @TruthUnites  ) regarding his recent video about the Trinity being Apostolic and therefore not an accretion. I mention Paul Vanderklay (  @PaulVanderKlay  ), Dr. Jordan B Cooper (  @DrJordanBCooper  ), Remnant Radio (  @TheRemnantRadio  ), Justin Martyr, Athanasius of Alexandria, Tertullian of Carthage, Origen of Alexandria, John Vervaeke (  @johnvervaeke  ), Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ), Jordan Peterson (  @JordanBPeterson  ), Constantine the Great, Jacob Faturechi (  @faturechi  ), Rabbi Tovia Singer (  @ToviaSinger1  ), Trent Horn (  @TheCounselofTrent  ), Plato, Aristotle, Bethel McGrew, Tripp Parker, Megan Basham, Shepherds for Sale, Austin Suggs (  @GospelSimplicity  ), Larry Hurtado, Richard Bauckham, Francis Watson, Beau Branson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Dale Tuggy, James White, Arius of Alexandria, RPC Hanson, Alexander of Alexandria, Hilary of Poitiers, Augustine of Hippo, John Calvin, Eusebius of Caesarea, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, James Dunn, and many more. Gavin's original video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYIBb5SDybg&t=2706s Gavin and PVK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMgeekKddfY&t=159s Sam on Trent Horn - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaoH4sjp58c&t=25s Sam, Bethel, Tripp on Megan Basham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K85U9l_bfSw&t=1980s Gavin on Gospel Simplicity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1xpxyzq92g&t=3488s Jesus and the Divine Name - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLJ3GGI8Ie8 Development of Christology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQt_QO4ASAQ&t=3641s Tertullian's Christology - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB4fja4GQsU&t=930s Did the Early Christians Worship Jesus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsKU9YRS8KI&t=2473s Theological Triage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWkYm3hSPEw&t=1750s

A couple of weeks ago as I was reading the Gospel of Luke, I felt impressed by the Lord to go through this wonderful Gospel on our Pastor Chats after we finished the Book of Joshua. It could also be that our grandson Luke has been on our hearts and minds over these past several weeks with his surgeries. He actually is named Michael Luke. And we still can't thank you enough for your prayers for him through that difficult and challenging time. He appears to be doing well and recovering quickly with everything working properly.   The Gospel of Luke is a very interesting book. It is probable that Luke was a Gentile, making him the only non-Jewish author in Scripture. The early church unanimously attributed the third Gospel to Luke, and all the ancient manuscripts we have of the Gospel bear his name. Early Church fathers like Irenaeus, Ignatius, Clement, and Tertullian affirmed Luke's authorship, considering his account of the life of Christ authoritative and inspired Scripture. We have no reason to doubt the traditional attribution of the book to Luke, and Luke is properly acknowledged as the author of the Gospel bearing his name.   Dr. Luke is named only three times in the New Testament: in Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11; and Philemon 24. He wrote Acts (compare Luke 1:1-4 with Acts 1:1) and traveled with Paul (note the "we" sections in Acts 16:10-17; 20:4-15; 21:1-18, and 27:1-28:16). Paul called Luke, “the beloved physician” (Colossians 4:14). One well-known commentator believes that it is possible that Luke was the man in the dream that Paul had of a “man of Macedonia” asking for Paul and Silas to come there and help them (Acts 16:9-10).   Luke wrote a book that is filled with good news for everybody. His key message is, "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10). He presents Jesus Christ as the compassionate Son of man, who came to live among sinners, love them, help them, and die for them.   In this Gospel you meet individuals as well as crowds, women and children as well as men, poor people as well as rich people, and sinners along with saints. It's a book with a message for everybody, because Luke's emphasis is on the universality of Jesus Christ and His salvation: "good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people" (Luke 2:10). No wonder he began his book with detailed accounts of the births of two important babies! No wonder he emphasized Christ's sympathy for hurting people! He wrote with the mind of a careful historian and with the heart of a loving physician.   The Gospel of Luke was written for Theophilus ("lover of God"), probably a Roman official who had trusted Christ and now needed to be established in the faith. It's also possible that Theophilus was a seeker after truth who was being taught the Christian message, because the word translated “instructed” in Luke 1:4 gives us our English word catechumen, "someone who is being taught the basics of Christianity."   The life and message of Christ were so important that many books had already been written about Him, but not everything in them could be trusted. Luke wrote his Gospel so that his readers might have an accurate and orderly narrative of the life, ministry, and message of Jesus Christ. Luke had carefully researched his material, interviewed eyewitnesses, and listened to those who had ministered the Word.   Most important, Luke had the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The phrase “from the very first” comes from the Greek word, “anothen”, and can be translated "from above," as it is in John 3:31 and 19:11. It speaks of the inspiration of the Spirit of God on the message that Luke wrote.   I'm looking forward to our journey with you through this wonderful Gospel.   God bless!

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will investigate statements made by Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Cyril of Jerusalem, Augustine, and others as it relates to the appearance of Jesus of Nazareth. He will also investigate a letter that was possibly written by Roman consul, Lentulus. There will be a brief discussion at the end as to whether or not the Shroud of Turin helps answer this question as well. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to the Tat2d Preacher Podcast. In Episode 44, we delve deep into the realm of the occult through the lens of the New Testament and early church history. We'll explore the pervasive nature of magic, witchcraft, and supernatural phenomena in the first century and examine how the early Christians and biblical texts addressed these dark practices. From examining the intriguing cases of Simon the Sorcerer and the Sons of Sceva, to understanding the sharp condemnations from early church fathers like Augustine and Tertullian, this episode offers a comprehensive view on the conflict between divine power and the occult. Discover the stark differences and the real dangers involved in spiritual warfare. Don't miss out on this intense exploration! Subscribe now and leave a review to support the channel!02:06 Exploring the Occult in the New Testament03:07 Cultural Context of Magic in the First Century09:34 Jesus and Perceptions of Magic18:22 New Testament Verses on the Occult22:19 Paul's Encounters with Magicians23:54 The Slave Girl with a Spirit of Divination25:57 The Sons of Sceva and Spiritual Warfare29:04 Paul's Teachings on Witchcraft30:22 Revelation's Warnings Against Witchcraft33:43 Early Church Fathers on the Occult39:43 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLet's Connect!Logos Bible Discount: https://partners.faithlife.com/click.track?CID=438160&AFID=562100https://www.thetat2dpreacher.com/bio.site/thetat2dpreacherhttps://www.instagram.com/thetat2dpre...https://www.tiktok.com/@thetat2dpreacherpatreon.com/TheTat2dPreacher

Description: In this episode, host Oren Martin is joined by guests Blake Holmes and Dr. Stephen Presley to discuss why church history matters, what we can learn from it, how to engage our culture with the gospel, and how to think and act Christianly when it comes to politics.  Part I: Introduction (00:00-04:23) Center for Religion, Culture, & Democracy The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Dr. Stephen Presley, Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church  Part II: What is the value of church history and why should it matter for Christians today? (04:23-08:24) Athanasius, On the Incarnation (Introduction by C.S. Lewis) St. Augustine, On the Catechising of the Uninstructed  Part III: Is politics the downstream from culture and how should our discipleship to Jesus inform our culture and our politics? (08:24-13:06) 10 Things You Should Know about Catechesis James Davidson Hunter, To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World  Part IV: As believers, how are we to live as Christian citizens? (08:24-16:17) “We should avoid the dangers of both the warrior mentality that can lead to anger and the passivity that can generate separatism and seclusion. This is no mushy middle, but a stalwart high ground on which one will not lose footing or tumble off in either direction. Walking this tightrope requires the pursuit of virtuous living that demonstrates Christians to be the best citizens.” Dr. Stephen Presley, Cultural Sanctification (page 70). “I choose not to fall on either side, but have a posture of confidence, of hope, of fortitude, of living faithfully in this situation and that is what I found in the early church doing.” Dr. Stephen Presley.  Part V: How do we see similarities and dissimilarities between the early church and the church today? How can we as Christians today glean wisdom from the past? (16:17-22:06) Ferdinand Mount, Full Circle: How the Classical World Came Back to Us Who was Justin Martyr? Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho Tom Holland, Dominion Peter Greer & Chris Horst, Mission Drift: The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches Andrew Walls, The Missionary Movement in Christian History: Studies in the Transmission of Faith  Scripture Mentioned: 1 Thessalonians 4:13  Part VI: What does it mean to be a faithful citizen and to honor those in authority, even when it's hard? (22:06-30:15) Who was Tertullian? Who was Polycarp? Blandina: A Sister in Christ and a Spiritual Mother Who was Eusebius of Caesarea? “Christians are not distinguished from the rest of humanity, by country, language, or custom. For no where do they live in cities of their own, nor do they speak some unusual dialect, nor do they practice an eccentric lifestyle. They demonstrate the remarkable and admittedly unusual character of their own citizenship, that is, they live in their own countries as aliens, they participate in everything as citizens, yet endure everything as foreigners. They live on earth, but their citizenship is on Heaven.” – The Epistle to Diognetus  Scripture Mentioned: Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Peter 3:14-17.  Part VII: Who are some things from church history that we can learn from today? (30:15-40:54) Tertullian, The Apology 

Cody Cook joins us once again to delve deep into the complex relationship between Christianity, libertarianism, and the contentious issue of violence and military service. Cody Cook, informed by his Christian anarchist and Anabaptist perspective, presents a critical analysis of various biblical passages often cited in discussions about Christians taking up arms or serving in the military. Cook challenges traditional interpretations of the passage in Luke that suggests Jesus condoned his disciples buying swords, arguing instead for an understanding that aligns with fulfilling specific prophecies rather than advocating for self-defense. Backed by four solid reasons, including historical contexts and Tertullian's insights, Cook makes a compelling case for a nonviolent interpretation of Scripture.The discussion touches on the delicate balance between the Christian impulse for self-protection and the promotion of long-term peace, debating the impact of Romans 13 on the present-day Christian libertarian thought. Cook and Stuart unpack the nuances around the topics of Christian nationalism and the implications of self-defense within a libertarian framework, understanding that these views may diverge within the Christian community.Listeners will also get a glimpse into Cody Cook's literary contributions, including his books "What Belongs to Caesar," "Fight the Powers," and "Christian Nationalism," which provide further reading on these complex subjects and are available for LCI Insiders.The dialogue brings forward the universal question of whether a Christian can reconcile serving as a soldier with their faith, as exemplified by the New Testament figure Cornelius. With a dose of humor and earnest reflection, Doug and Cody invite listeners to reconsider the interpretations that underpin their beliefs regarding violence and nonviolence in the New Testament.Enrich your understanding of how libertarian principles mesh with Christian ethics and join our hosts as they navigate these critical issues with insight, reverence, and a willingness to challenge conventional viewpoints. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

This is part 15 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. In previous episodes, we've looked at Paul's church epistles and pastoral epistles. Today we move into the third section of epistles in the New Testament--the general epistles. Instead of surveying each of the eight general epistles, we'll just focus on two: Hebrews and 1 John. We'll ask about author, audience, occasion, purpose, and mode for each. Going through these two will hopefully provide you with helpful examples to enable you to read these epistles more fruitfully on your own. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/alXkHkkhn_w —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— The General Epistles Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude Some consider Hebrews to be Pauline, but even if Paul wrote it, it's not to a church or a pastor, so it still fits as a general epistle 2 John and 3 John are technical to specific individuals and thus not general epistles Hebrews Authorship Evidence for Paul Associated with Timothy and Rome (Heb 13:23-24) Pauline themes Evidence against Paul Non-Pauline themes Ancient uncertainty (Origen, Eusebius, etc.) Non-standard opening Not an eyewitness (Heb 2:3) Daniel Wallace suggested Barnabas with help from Apollos. Audience As title indicates, the audience was Jewish. Persecuted (Heb 10:32-36) Occasion Became aware of some falling away from faith (Heb 3:6; 4:14; 6:4-6; 10:23, 26-27) Concern that they will return to Judaism Purpose Convince Jewish Christians to endure in the faith instead of falling away (presumably back into Judaism) Mode Show that Jesus is better Ch 1: Jesus as God's promised Messiah is better than the angels who gave the Law. Ch 2:  Jesus' salvation is better b/c he is human. Ch 3:  Jesus is better than Moses. Ch 7: Jesus' priesthood is better than Aaron's. Ch 8:  Jesus' covenant is better than the old covenant b/c it has better promises. Ch 9:  Jesus' heavenly priestly service is better than the priests serving at the temple on earth. Ch 10:  Jesus' sacrifice is better than animal sacrifices. Ch 11: The unshakable Mt. Zion covenant is better than the covenant at Mt. Sinai. Overall rhetorical effect to ask, “Why in the world would Christ-followers want to downgrade to Judaism after they've tasted something so much better?” 1 John Authorship No author in the document itself (1 John 1:1) Early Christians refer to this letter as written by John Irenaeus (a.d. 180) attributed the Gospel of John and 1 John to “John, the disciple of the Lord”[1] Later Christians agreed, including Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and the Muratorian Canon Eusebius says, “But of John's writings, in addition to the Gospel, the first of the letters is unambiguously accepted [as genuine] both by people today and by the ancients” (H.E. 3.24.17)[2] Definitely the same John who wrote the Gospel of John (John the Apostle) Same vocabulary and writing style Audience Christians that John is worried about Occasion: concern over rogue Christians “They went out from us, but they did not belong to us” (1 John 2:19). They are trying to deceive the regular Christians (2:26; 3:7). Many false prophets have gone out (4:1). They are denying that Jesus is the Christ (2:22). They may have been teaching that sin is ok (3:7-10). Purpose Equip Christians to discern and resist false teachings Encourage them to Live righteously Believe correctly about Jesus Love one another Mode Christology “Confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh” (4:2) “Testify that the Father has sent his son as the savior of the world” (4:14). “Confess that Jesus is the son of God” (4:15) “Believes that Jesus is the Christ” (5:1) “Believes that Jesus is the son of God” (5:5) “Believes in the son of God” (5:10) “Life is in his son” (5:11) “Believe in the name of the son of God” (5:13) Behavior (1 John 3:7-10) “It is unlikely that John has in mind absolute sinless perfection, since earlier he has denounced those who say they are without sin (1:8, 10). Rather, John has in mind the blatant sinning to which those who have left the community have fallen prey (2:19). In view of the letter as a whole, such sinning probably involves denial of Christ's human nature (4:2-3; theological lapse), flaunting of God's (or Christ's) commands (2:4; ethical lapse), failure to love (4:20; relational lapse), or some combination of these grave errors.”[3] Many appeals to live righteously (1 John 1:.5-6; 2:1-6; 3:4-10, 23-24; 5:18) Live differently than the world (1 John 2:15-17; 3:1, 13; 4:4-6; 5:4-5, 19) Love your brother/sister in Christ (1 John 2:10-11; 3:11, 14-18; 4:7-12, 16-21; 5:1-3) Review General epistles are for Christians in general rather than a specific church or person. In order to understand the general epistles, it's helpful to figure out authorship, audience, occasion, purpose, and mode. Authorship is explicit for James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude, but takes some work to figure out for Hebrews and 1-3 John. Hebrews was probably not written by Paul but by someone who spent time with him like Priscilla, Luke, Barnabas, or Apollos. Audience and occasion are often intertwined and determinable by gleaning bits of historical information from the epistles themselves. As you read, ask yourself, "Who was the original audience?" and "What was going on with them?" To discern the purpose, ask, "What is the author's main goal in this epistle?" Mode is answering the question, "How does the author go about achieving his purpose?" Once you've figured out the author, audience, occasion, purpose, and mode, understanding the rest of the epistle's particulars is much easier. [1] Irenaeus, Against Heresies 3.16.5, 8. ANF translation. [2] Eusebius, 148. [3] Yarbrough, Robert. “1 John” in Hebrews to Revelation, vol 4 of ZIBBCNT, ed. Clinton E. Arnold (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002), 176-212.

"How do we know the Assumption of Mary actually happened? Why is it not mentioned?"   Patrick Madrid engages with Eric, a Protestant pastor from Helena, Montana, who grapples with understanding Marian doctrines, particularly the Assumption of Mary.   Eric's Journey:   Eric is exploring Catholicism but finds the Assumption of Mary challenging due to its sparse mention in early Church writings   He questions why significant doctrines like the Assumption aren't explicitly detailed in early Church Father writings, similar to his concerns about infant baptism and Church hierarchy.   Patrick's Insightful Response:   Historical Parallels: Patrick compares the development of the Assumption doctrine to the Trinity doctrine, noting:   Trinity: Not explicitly named until Tertullian in the 3rd century, yet fundamental.   Assumption: Similar trajectory; less overt early mention but recognized over time.   Persecution Impact:   Early Christians focused on survival rather than doctrinal writings.   Post-persecution, there was an explosion in theological literature, including Marian doctrines.   Resource Recommendations:   T.L. Frazer's Article: Assumptions About Mary – Highlights patristic references to the Assumption.   Tim Staples' Book: Behold Your Mother – Provides a biblical defense of Marian doctrines.   Jurgens' Collection: The Faith of the Early Fathers – Indexed quotes on various doctrines, including the Assumption.   Biblical and Traditional Foundations:   Patrick emphasizes that Catholicism relies on Scripture and Tradition. He mentions Acts 2:38-39 as a biblical basis for infant baptism.    Personal Reflections:   Eric shares his family's transition to Catholicism, with three out of four children converting.   Patrick encourages Eric to keep exploring and offers further resources, including his book Surprised by Truth.   Patrick reassures Eric about the legitimacy of Marian doctrines, highlighting the importance of Tradition alongside Scripture.   Takeaway: For those curious about Catholic doctrines, especially the Assumption of Mary, examining Church history, patristic writings, and biblical references can provide clarity and deepen faith understanding.   Relevant Radio is always here for you as you explore the Catholic faith as well!    The best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It's free, and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out here.

Tertullian, Augustine, Barth... Don't know them? Don't worry! This week, Steve and the gang chat with authors Jennifer and David McNutt about theologians, their work, and why it matters. The post Jennifer & David McNutt | Know The Theologians | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

Culture, especially its charged symbolism. After unpacking insights from church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine, in their Christian critiques of Public Spectacle Events, the gang enters into important discussion about the impact, function, and role of current Celebrity, Popular Culture, and Spectacles like the Super Bowl, and ponder Christian ways of reading, relating to, going to war with the spiritual character in which these are cloaked. Article about ‘Adult AI’ mentioned by CR: https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/christians-are-not-ready-for-the Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

On today's episode Tom introduces a theological analysis of Contemporary Popular Culture, especially its charged symbolism. After unpacking insights from church fathers like Tertullian and Augustine, in their Christian critiques of Public Spectacle Events, the gang enters into important discussion about the impact, function, and role of current Celebrity, Popular Culture, and Spectacles like the Super Bowl, and ponder Christian ways of reading, relating to, going to war with the spiritual character in which these are cloaked. Article about ‘Adult AI' mentioned by CR: https://www.digitalliturgies.net/p/christians-are-not-ready-for-the Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast is a ministry of Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville Alabama. To view more media from TRC, visit their website: https://trinityreformedkirk.com/trc-media/

Questions Covered: 05:32 – Would giving money to the poor fulfill the need for “the works necessary for salvation?” 10:17 – Were Adam and Eve kept from eating of the tree of life in Genesis? 14:49 – Are there any examples of Early Church Fathers who were not premillennialists? 19:38 – I'm doing a bible study with protestants. How do I explain infant baptism to them? 28:44 – I'm making a statue of Mary Magdalene, so do I have to have her head covered? 32:25 – I'm protestant and work with a Jehovah's Witness. What’s the historical evidence for Jesus being crucified on a cross and not on a pole? 36:48 – Acts 15:28 Paul forbids the Gentiles from consuming blood. Does this mean we have to reinterpret John 6? 45:04 – Why is Tertullian not a saint? 49:53 – My family and I are recent converts. My 13 year old daughter said she doesn’t want to go through confirmation and feels like she was forced to become Catholic. How do I handle this? …