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VOR Rewind - Winsome and Nuanced: A Godly Stratagem or a Coward’s Retreat?

This week, we revisit Chris and Rich taking on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of?

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Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel

Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin

Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness

James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller

James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller

David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Moral Devolution of the New Christian Right

Jeff Wright - He Holds Them in Derision: Godly Mockery

Finding Joy in Suffering

This week, Chris and Rich discuss Paul's letter to Colossae where he states he rejoiced in his suffering. How can Christians view suffering as a blessing from God and find joy in the trial?

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Desiring God - What is the Secret of Joy in Suffering?

VOR Rewind - He Came to the Lowest

This week, we revisit Chris and Rich's discussion that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. 

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A.W. Pink - Access to God

Cessationist Conference

Honoring God Matters

In a solo episode this week, Chris discusses three mini topics covering sexual immorality, fighting on social media, and humility in serving Christ, which all point to a single issue - we should always seek to live our lives in a way that honors and glorifies Christ.

Things That Go Bump in the Night - UFO’s, Ghosts, Bigfoot, Demons and the Bible

This week, Chris and Rich have a little fun discussing the topic of "high strangeness," a popular term for stories of mysterious animals, UFOs, ghosts, and more. While demonstrating how much that is reported is the product of misidentification, hoax, or natural causes, and some things defy explanation, they encourage Christians to not take their eyes off of Scripture when confronted with these matters. 

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GTY - Demons and Magic

Crossway - Why We Should Not Fear Satan and Demons

Bigfoot, Ghosts, UFOs and Satan

Find Forgiveness in Christ

VOR SoundBite - Humility in Exalting Christ

The following is an audio reading of the article "Humility in Exalting Christ" which can be found at: https://www.slavetotheking.com/2023/07/05/humility-in-exalting-christ/.

VOR Rewind - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture

This week we look back at Chris and Rich's discussion on primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? 

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G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy 

STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues."

Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul

Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters

CARM - Doctrine Table

Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine?

TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide?

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What Does It Mean To Be Divisive?

This week, with the backdrop of a controversial sermon at the SBC Annual Meeting, Chris and Rich discuss what it means to have biblical unity and ask if it is always bad for there to be division.

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VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture

Video - SBC Convention Sermon Reaction and Review

Got Questions - What does the Bible say about division?

Got Questions - What is the cause of church splits?

Ligonier - The Cost of Compromise

Ranting Rick Warren and the SBC

This week, Chris and Rich address a number of posts made by former Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren on the eve of the SBC Annual meeting. Warren's efforts to influence the Meeting are quite evident as he attempts to manipulate SBC members with posts intended to inflame passionate emotions. Christians need to be discerning of such tactics. 

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Rick Warren's Open Letter

TGC - Confessions of Faith and the Baptist Tradition

VOR - Rick Warren's View of Scripture and the Ordination of Women Pastors

VOR - I Don't Support a Theology That...

VOR - I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2

The Love of God

This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.