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”I Can’t Support A Theology That...” - Pt. 2

This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the roles of men and women in the church, the qualifications of a pastor, and the history of Ephesus where Timothy was preaching when Paul wrote his epistle. 

Show Links:

Pliny H. N. v. 29, as quoted in “Ephesus,” The Latin Library

John W. Cowart. “Ephesus: A Wonder of the World.”

http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm

https://www.gotquestions.org/braided-hair.html

https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2019/08/17/three-things-in-ephesus-timothy-likely-saw/

https://www.worldhistory.org/ephesos/

https://www.monergism.com/topics/gender-issues/women-office-bearers

https://www.gotquestions.org/mystery-religions.html

 

 

 

”I Don’t Support a Theology That...”

This week, in response to a post by Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss what the Bible instructs concerning the roles of women and men in the church. Does Scripture speak specifically to these roles and what about examples of godly women in history as shown in Scripture? 

Show Link:

Michelle Lesley article - Rock Your Role

The Sin of Sodom

Professing Christians who support homosexual agendas often claim Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of inhospitality or rape. This week, Chris and Rich discuss this claim and what the Bible declares on the subject.

Show Links:

MLJ Sermon - Moral Perversion

AiG - Sodom and Gomorrah: What Was the Primary Sin?

Got Questions - What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage?

Got Question - What is Sexual Immorality?

Lyndon Unger - Sodomy and Understanding Genesis 19

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God Defines Marriage, Not the World

With the backdrop of the US Senate's vote on the "Respect for Marriage" act, Chris and Rich discuss that marriage is God's institution, not the world's. Only He can determine what is a marriage and Christians ought not to be trapped into accepting a worldly definition.

Show Links:

STTK Article - It's Not About Pluralism, It's About Worldviews

Axios.com Article on Colorado Shooting

VOR Rewind - Christianity vs. Conservatism

It's Rewind Time. Join Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity and Chris when they discussed how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives?

Show Notes:

Dave Rubin Twitter Post

Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip

Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role

Work’s Salvation According to Scripture

What was the primary false gospel which Paul fought against and so many sought his death over? Rich and Chris discuss one verse from the Word of God which declares a truth contrary to what the world loves and embraces.

Show Links:

Got Questions: Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint?

Got Questions: How can salvation be not of works when faith is required?

MLJ Sermon: By Grace Through Faith

GTY Blog: Faith is a Gift

J.C. Ryle: Only One Way of Salvation

 

If God Exists Then Why is My Life Terrible?

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically.

Show Links:

STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard?

Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?

John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering?

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VOR Rewind - Deconstructionism vs. The Reformation

As Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings?

Show Links:

STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation

Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism

Got Questions - What is Deconstruction?

Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean?

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He Came to the Lowest

This week, Chris and Rich discuss 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. 

Show Links:

A.W. Pink - Access to God

Cessationist Conference

 

How and Why Are You Engaging the Culture War?

This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. 

Show Links:

Chris' Twitter Post

MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1

MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2

MacArthur - The Christian and Government

MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1

MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom

MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7

John Calvin Commentary on Romans 13: 5-7

Got Questions? - Why Did Jesus Warn Against Saying the Word Raca?