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Gavin Ortlund responds to further critiques from Megan Basham. Jonathan David article: https://jonathansheadspace.blog/2024/08/01/in-defense-of-gavin-ortlund/ Gavin's response to Andy Stanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6nlpijFz60 Gavin's reference article addressing marriage: https://truthunites.org/2022/02/26/evangelical-self-criticism-a-plea-for-openness/

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Gavin Ortlund responds to the new book by Megan Basham, Shepherds For Sale, stating concerns that it is not truthful and fails to do theological triage. See the original video on climate change: https://youtu.be/XRDkBHUXNd0?si=CE5_5n59Wmk8SsoU

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Gavin Ortlund and Pat Flynn discuss arguments for God, classical theism, and Christian worldview. See Pat's book: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801

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Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence from the common objection, "if everything needs a cause, what caused God?"

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Gavin Ortlund reminds Christians that amidst turmoil connected to Donald Trump and recent political events, our ultimate hope must be in Christ.

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Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant critique of clerical celibacy, as practiced in Roman Catholicism and to a lesser degree in other traditions. Mark Vroegop's Waiting is Not a Waste: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433590972 Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/

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Gavin Ortlund reflects on Perelandra by C.S. Lewis and whether hatred can ever be good.

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Gavin Ortlund shares four ways evangelism, apologetics, and Christian witness have changed from 2014 to 2024. Learn about Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/lp/truthunites/

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Gavin Ortlund discusses how Einstein's views on God and religion are relevant to the current science-faith dialogue.

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Gavin Ortlund introduces the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God and responds to 5 common objections.

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Gavin Ortlund analyzes what was revealed in the recent dialogue between Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

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Father Demetrios Bathrellos and Gavin Ortlund discuss Protestant and Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring both points of agreement and points of disagreement. Thanks to First Greek Evangelical Church in Athens, Greece, for hosting.

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Gavin Ortlund argues that Baptist have historically affirmed the Nicene Creed, and should do so today. The Center for Baptist Renewal: https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/ Stan Fowler's More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335 Church Leaders' Article on the SBC Annual Gathering: https://churchleaders.com/news/487608-southern-baptists-do-not-adopt-nicene-creed-at-annual-meeting.html

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Gavin Ortlund explores how the early church viewed entertainment in the Roman Empire.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund and Fred Sanders discuss the filiioque, the doctrine that the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Ryan McGraw's What is Covenant Theology?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Covenant-Theology-Promises-Sacraments/dp/1433592770 Fred Sanders The Deep Things of God: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Things-God-Second-Everything/dp/1433556375/ Fred Sanders' The Holy Spirit: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Introduction-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433561433/

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Gavin Ortlund explains that Protestantism attempted not to create a new church, but to reform an already existing church.

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Gavin Ortlund and Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy discuss the historicity and morality of the conquest of Canaan. Special Offer for the Worldview Bulletin: https://worldviewbulletin.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3808421e Inspiring Philosophy's video on the conquest of Canaan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCstm5DYnb4

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Gavin Ortlund reviews the debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza on whether the Bible is true, especially focusing on the concern of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. See my previous video on the conquest of Canaan: https://youtu.be/ssP-wQv2v5g See my previous video on slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk See my talk on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk See the dialogue with slavery with Trent Horn, Josh Bowen, and Kipp Davis: https://youtube.com/live/NpnN2_c1Cq8

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Gavin Ortlund, John DeRosa, and Pat Flynn discuss divine simplicity, following up on Gavin's debate with Ryan Mullins. See The Classical Theism Podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/ See Pat's book on God's existence: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801

In this video Gavin Ortlund explores whether pacifism was the early church's view. See Han's Madueme's Defending Sin: https://bit.ly/44lXVEe

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Gavin Ortlund responds to Michael Garten and Seraphim Hamilton on icon veneration as defined at Nicaea 2. See their video: https://youtu.be/xo6-UDl7zq8?si=S5Lgm4COZhXUX_69

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Gavin Ortlund shares three lessons we can learn about persecution from church history.

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Gavin Ortlund and Michael Horton explore the origins of "spiritual but not religious" as an ideology. See Dr. Horton's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shaman-Sage-Spiritual-Religious-Antiquity/dp/0802877117

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In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether Deuteronomy 21 condones war rape among the ancient Israelites.

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Gavin Ortlund addresses the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua. Was it a just punishment of evil or itself an evil act of genocide?

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to John MacArthur's recent comments that there is no such thing as mental illness.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether a historical Adam and Eve can be harmonized with evolutionary science.

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Gavin Ortlund and Paul Vankerklay chat about life, culture, YouTube, and Christianity.

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Gavin Ortlund and Ryan Mullins debate whether divine simplicity is true.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to several atheist critics about slavery in the Bible.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant perspective that there are two sacraments in the church, not seven as other traditions like Roman Catholicism affirm.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund shares four things NOT to say to someone who is suffering. See my article on this topic here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-not-to-help-a-sufferer/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Richard Dawkins' love for cultural Christianity without the doctrines. Speak Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia

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In this video Gavin Ortlund shares two strategies for responding to those deconstructing their faith. Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.teds.edu/truthunites #sponsorship

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In this video Gavin Ortlund explores what Christians often miss about Easter and the nature of Christ's resurrection. See the McNutt's Know the Theologians book: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Theologians-Jennifer-Powell-McNutt/dp/0310114411 See my article on Christ's Resurrection: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to critiques from atheists about slavery in the Bible. My article on the Imago Dei: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/#essays Peter Williams' lecture on slavery in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOsBQYuZ9g Jay Sklar's Leviticus commentary: https://www.amazon.com/Leviticus-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0310942187/ Alec Ryrie's Protestants: https://www.amazon.com/Protestants-Faith-That-Modern-World/dp/0670026166

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Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: teds.edu/truthunites In this dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Father Stephen De Young, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant perspectives about Scripture and tradition are explored.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a recent criticism about a worship song not being masculine enough. Check out the Pro Ecclesia conference: https://www.pro-ecclesia.org/2024

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In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses views on the authority of the church and Scripture among Wessel Gansfort and other medieval theologians, suggesting there is medieval precedent for the Protestant view of sola Scriptura. See J.I. Packer's Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: https://www.crossway.org/books/proclaiming-christ-in-a-pluralistic-age-hcj/

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Gavin Ortlund gives 5 pieces of pastoral counsel to those who are disillusioned about sin and scandal in the church, like the recent revelations about Mike Bickle. For more about the situation, see this video from Remnant Radio: https://www.youtube.com/live/EpcaPgqCaGo?si=PRCFIcXBOfcn56lG

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Ken Ham about the interpretation of Genesis 1. Is the Young-Earth Creationist reading of Genesis 1 the only faithful reading? Do all other views "start outside the text?" Ham's post: https://twitter.com/aigkenham/status/1763067659036573772

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In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Josh Chatraw and Jack Carson about Rhett McLaughlin's comments about their book, Surprised By Doubt, and why Christianity is a better option than open spirituality. Surprised By Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Doubt-Disillusionment-Invite-Deeper/dp/1587435594 About Josh: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/directory/Chatraw-Josh About Jack: https://www.liberty.edu/ace/articles/faculty/jack-carson/ Richard Bauckham's introduction to the gospels: https://www.amazon.com/Gospels-All-Christians-Rethinking-Audiences-ebook/dp/B002OSXN9G/ Peter Williams' Can We Trust the Gospels?: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Trust-Gospels-Peter-Williams-ebook/dp/B07DNF73F2/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund analyzes Rhett McLaughlin's Deconstruction of Christianity. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/q3fCWhRJpIY?si=AlrQ8zI0mmlTUioT

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In this video Gavin Ortlund gives an overview and defense of Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. My book on Anselm: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/ Josh Rasmussen, "New Thoughts on My New Gödelian Ontological Argument": https://worldviewdesign.substack.com/p/new-thoughts-about-my-new-godelian David Chalmbers, "Does Conceivability Entail Possibility?": https://consc.net/papers/conceivability.html

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In this video I talk with Matthew Adelstein about his journey from atheism to agnosticism as well as various arguments for the existence of God and for Christianity. See Matthew's blog: https://benthams.substack.com/ Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deliberationunderidealcond5105

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In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 19 about how God's perspective enables us to overcome discouragement.

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In this video I discuss whether the mode of Christ's presence in the Eucharist can be compared to the nature of the incarnation. See Dr. Arcadi's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Eucharist-Current-Issues-Theology-ebook/dp/B07B7LXBN8/ See George Hunsinger's The Eucharist and Ecumenism here: https://www.amazon.com/Eucharist-Ecumenism-Current-Issues-Theology/dp/0521719178/

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In this video I respond to Jonathan Pageau's claims that Eastern Orthodoxy has the fullness of the faith. I show that this is not the historic Orthodox view, nor the historic Roman Catholic view, and then suggest reasons why the Protestant approach to discerning the one true church is superior. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/vzapf-qtF9A?si=Rg8-p_Vfx1Gb3Hoq

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In this video Gavin Ortlund reflects on how disagreement in the church is happening right now, stemming from responses to Alistair Begg's recent comments about attending a gay wedding ceremony.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 17 about how God's provision enables us to persevere in wilderness seasons.

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In this video I respond to 6 criticisms of my video advocating that the flood of Noah may have been local, not global. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/Rq5tUg4SWzs?si=tE4hy9dwrowXGKAl

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I give three reasons in five minutes why the doctrine of the Trinity is in the New Testament.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo about their book, Why Do Protestants Convert? See their book here: https://davenantinstitute.org/why-do-protestants-convert

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In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant response to "Fiducia Supplicans," Pope Francis' declaration allowing for priests to bless same-sex couples. NOTE: at 00:18 I meant to say "couples," not "unions." That was a misspeak. Read the declaration here: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/12/18/0901/01963.html

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In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the story of Noah's ark in Genesis 6-9 may have concerned a local flood rather than a global flood. O Sacred Head Now Wounded: https://www.crossway.org/books/o-sacred-head-now-wounded-cob/ Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a critique from the channel Agnus Domini about whether John Chrysostom believed in purgatory.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund explains 6 characteristics of heaven that most Christians forget about.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund gives three reasons in five minutes to believe in divine simplicity.

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Gavin Ortlund offers a critical response to Cessationist, a documentary film arguing that miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased.

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In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses the meaning of the incarnation, particularly the so-called extra Calvinisticum. For more on the author-story analogy (Tolkien writing himself into The Lord of the Rings): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/moth.12308

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In this video Gavin Ortlund and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's influence: why it is so broad, whether it is consistent with Christianity, and what it reveals about our culture. See Glen's original video here: https://youtu.be/omNdy1hDq70?si=7F2N0XzQ7oSylISp See the 321 course here: https://speaklife.org.uk/321course/ The Reset Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJKwoAeeX4&list=PL4zD5797LHdfhw3vJEz0UkksUnxrnNTin

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In this video Gavin Ortlund shares 5 reasons why Christians should care about church history and then 4 steps for how to engage it. Muller and Bradley book: https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-Introduction-Research-Resources/dp/0802874053 Article about curiosity: https://hbr.org/2014/08/curiosity-is-as-important-as-intelligence The ATLA religion database: https://www.atla.com/research-tool/atla-religion-database/ JTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ Library Databases: https://library.princeton.edu/ Open Access to Theses and Dissertations: www.oatd.org Proquest: https://www.proquest.com/index Tips on Writing: https://truthunites.org/2014/09/10/tips-on-writing/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund shares three concerns about the film, "Is Genesis History?" and its case for young-earth creationism. My interview with Jack Collins: https://youtu.be/c5s7v0PlMho?si=kJ0vpIJ4cYKpYHkx Jack Collins' book: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 Jack Collins/Al Moher debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGETfOQgNI4

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In this video I address the challenge of choosing which church to join via private judgment, showing that this is not a uniquely Protestant challenge. Videos referenced: The Catechumen's The Worst Part About Protestantism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxQWVD2RYQ Did Augustine Affirm Sola Scriptura? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZAa0gNMvE How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety: https://youtu.be/sNTOiZlF_Kc?si=10x3DwNa0qOQqQYi

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Gavin Ortlund responds to the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor on whether religion is good or bad for society. See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspPYcJHI3k Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507 Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ My video on Gregory of Nyssa on slavery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytXSTLLYEk My article on creation in the image of God: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/57/57-4/JETS_57-4_673-88_Ortlund.pdf

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In this video Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber of Real Atheology discuss the problem of divine hiddenness. Gavin's first video: https://youtu.be/_d-6UhOS0FE?si=udp6g05pmWYJl_Nd Justin's response: https://youtu.be/jNkCCeij1As?si=8WkC0mSSuYvpzcgb Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Christian-Walk-into-Bar/dp/1633882438

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In this video I draw lessons from Soren Kierkegaard for how to overcome intellectual anxiety. Thoughts on Reading Kierkegaard: https://truthunites.org/2008/06/09/thoughts-on-reading-kierkegaard/ Was Kierkegaard an Irrationalist?: https://truthunites.org/2008/01/18/was-kierkegaard-an-irrationalist/

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In this video I respond to Joshua Charles' claim that post-apostolic ecclesial infallibility was present the early church, as represented by Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus.

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In this video I define "real presence," and argue it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. I also distinguish it from transubstantiation and discuss where it is present. Nadya Williams' Cultural Christians In the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Christians-Early-Church-Introduction/dp/0310147816/ Michael Haykin book: https://www.amazon.com/Amidst-Our-Beloved-Stands-Recovering/dp/1683595858/ Thomas Watson, The Lord's Supper: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518540/ Richard Barcellos, The Lord's Supper As a Means of Grace: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Means-Grace-Memory/dp/1781912688/ Stanley Fowler, More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335/

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This dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Erick Ybarra explores where Catholics and Protestants agree about atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. See more about Erick here: https://erickybarra.com/

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In this video I argue against the myth, articulated in several biographies, that C.S. Lewis abandoned apologetics after his 1948 debate with Elizabeth Anscombe.

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In this video I argue that fulfilled prophecy in the Bible concerning the Messiah is a good argument for the truth of Christianity. See my article on Messianic expectation here: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/54/54-4/JETS_54-4_749-766_Ortlund.pdf

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Gavin Ortlund responds to @CosmicSkeptic Alex O'Connor on the argument from divine hiddenness. See Alex's dialogue with Lukas Ruegger from "Deflate" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vc1AiY_0Ts See Alex's debate speech from his debate with Jonathan McLatchie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2hvtR5-5M

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The Reformation was not just a doctrinal corrective, but a spiritual corrective as well. This video shows two areas reformation was needed in the late medieval Western church: (1) indulgences, and (2) persecution. See my previous videon on the historical development of indulgences here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQUKYM6rIn8 Read Ad Extirpanda here: http://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/01p/1252-05-15,_SS_Innocentius_IV,_Bulla_%27Ad_Extirpanda%27,_EN.pdf

In this video I talk about revival with my Dad, Ray Ortlund, Jr. Learn more about my Dad here: https://renewalministries.com/ See Paul Tripp's Sunday Matters here: https://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Matters-Devotionals-Prepare-Church/dp/1433582821 See my Dad's book on revival here: https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Comes-Church-Biblical/dp/0801063280

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Matthew Barrett of the Credo Podcast and I join together to interview Todd Billings about union with Christ. Learn more about Credo: https://credomag.com/ See Todd's Union with Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Union-Christ-Reframing-Theology-Ministry/dp/0801039347/ See Todd's Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: https://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Participation-Gift-Historical-Systematic/dp/0199211876/

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In this video I share a huge update about Truth Unites. See the new Truth Unites website here: http://www.truthunites.org/

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In this video I explore several themes in Gregory the Great's Book of Pastoral Rule. See the ESV Chronological Bible here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronological-Bible-Hardcover-Bibles-Crossway/dp/1433589508/ See Gregory's Book of Pastoral Rule here: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Pastoral-Rule-Gregory-Patristics/dp/0881413186/

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In this video I respond to recent comments by Andy Stanley in the wake of the Unconditional Conference regarding whether same-sex marriage (and other related matters of human sexuality) are an "agree-to-disagree" issue. See the Sean McDowell and Alan Schlemon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5FUG1kxvI See Sam Allberry Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/october-web-only/andy-stanley-unconditional-conference-theology-lgbt.html

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In this video Gavin Ortlund and David Gordon dialogue about where Roman Catholics and Protestants agree, and where we disagree. See Brandon Crowe's The Lord Jesus Christ here: https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Jesus-Christ-Biblical-Doctrine/dp/1683597168

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In this video I respond to Joe Heschmeyer on whether Origen affirmed praying to the saints. See Jeremy Treat's excellent book on the atonement: https://www.amazon.com/Atonement-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433575698 See My Apologies' comments on the debate: https://youtu.be/vhMzTgkPTyE?si=UwiM4NqS7OxgxvFr My initial video on praying to the saints: https://youtu.be/TQRQ-bbmVvI?si=5zQcC4PxFp0ZU_ks Joe's first rebuttal: https://youtu.be/BA5rOsIhotM?si=H2lStnVDyLOTECL6 Joe's second rebuttal: https://youtu.be/OEreH7eKUqc?si=1H6OWrji54ii3yEG My Response to Joe: https://youtu.be/7TxB6_IPmYE?si=voL2yuns9ltm8rf8 Joe's Rejoinder: https://youtu.be/hyHP4zpAxdU?si=lNRoHx091cYLNjk4

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to the objection that the Bible is pro-slavery.

Gavin's video on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk?si=FBMBPU3yql6mytuh

Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/1541675592/

Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/

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In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Ken Ham's claim that the foundations of the gospel are at stake with a young-earth creationist reading of Genesis 1, following up on three common objections. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/FL9t3O-1E7w?si=RT9vw8fXgE6ZPMGL See Jack Collins' book on Genesis here: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575/ See Matthew Levering's book on creation here: https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Doctrine-Creation-Creatures-Creator/dp/0801030994

In this video I respond to Ken Ham's claim that young-earth creationism is only denied for unbiblical reasons like the pressure of modern science. Get the book The Augustine Way here: https://bit.ly/41Kn6xn See the original interview on Allie Beth Stuckey's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Jd1SK5Ahk

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In this video I respond to Joe Heschmeyer on whether Origen affirmed praying to the saints, and other areas of misrepresentation. See Samuel James' Digital Liturgies: https://www.crossway.org/press-room/digital-liturgies-tpb/ See Joe's first video here: https://youtu.be/BA5rOsIhotM?si=lJxp6rGtub8PU9si See Joe's second video here: https://youtu.be/OEreH7eKUqc?si=vNPUvWhSHG_e8E6T

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In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Sean McDowell and John Marriot about how to respond to the deconstruction movement in the church. Buy their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Set-Adrift-Deconstructing-Believe-Without/dp/B0BSP64Q2D More about Dr. John Marriott: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/people/john-marriott More about Dr. Sean McDowell: https://seanmcdowell.org/

In this video Gavin Ortlund articulates that calling Mary the Mother of God need not be a concern for Protestant Christians, and then clarifies what the Protestant concern actually is. Pope Francis' comments on the obligatory nature of Marian devotion: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/37427/pope-on-new-years-day-devotion-to-mary-is-a-must

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In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant appraisal of the Roman Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception. For Andrew Wilson's book Remaking the World: https://www.amazon.com/Remaking-World-1776-Created-Post-Christian/dp/1433580535

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In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that a Christian imagination is reflected in the way good and evil are portrayed in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Check out Gregory Koukl's Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Objections: https://www.amazon.com/Street-Smarts-Questions-Christianitys-Challenges/dp/0310139139/

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This video explores what we can learn about the human heart and the grace of God from the characters Valjean and Javert in Les Mis. Zac Hicks Before We Gather: https://www.amazon.com/Before-We-Gather-Devotions-Worship/dp/0310145074

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In this video I express the Protestant concern about the bodily assumption of Mary, and respond to 6 common defenses of this dogma, including some from the recent video of Trent Horn. My first video on the topic: https://youtu.be/KMhlrM8Zb3M My response to Willam Albrecht: https://youtu.be/4tInqRCNxW8

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In this video I argue that the testimony of Jerome opposes apostolic succession in its technical meaning. Along the way I respond to the argument by Keith Little that a key passage in Jerome has been misrepresented by Protestants. For Keith's argument see here: https://www.youtube.com/live/TmAIVTVRI7k?feature=share

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In this video I respond to Rabbi Tovia Singer, who argues that the doctrine of the Trinity contradicts the Hebrew Bible and Jewish faith. See Rabbi Singer's Debate with William Lane Craig here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK2-VlSXrbQ

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This talk argues that the doctrine of God is the answer to modern despair, drawing implications for the church's work of evangelical and apologetics. It originally was delivered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Evangelical Free Church in America Theology Conference. The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal

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In this video I respond to Brian Holdsworth on "A Question Protestants Can't Answer." At the core of the gospel is the glorious truth that Jesus' death on the cross is a substitutionary atonement that enables God to be both just and forgiving. See Brian's video: https://youtu.be/0I05643Pbxo See Sean Luke's response: https://youtu.be/9Ks-2HwuHwQ My video on purgatory: https://youtu.be/YPnNldd9K8c Matthew Barrett's book, The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal

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This video is a sermon on John 17, where Jesus prays for unity in the church.

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In this video I respond to Brian Holdsworth on "A Question Protestants Can't Answer." At the core of the gospel is the glorious truth that Jesus' death on the cross is a substitutionary atonement that enables God to be both just and forgiving. See Brian's video: https://youtu.be/0I05643Pbxo See Sean Luke's response: https://youtu.be/9Ks-2HwuHwQ My video on purgatory: https://youtu.be/YPnNldd9K8c Matthew Barrett's book, The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal

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In this interview I talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle about common critiques of the traditional Christian view of marriage, and how Christians can respond to them. See Preston's book: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Bible-Support-Same-Sex-Marriage/dp/0830785671/ See Preston's website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/

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In this video I do theological triage on complementarianism and egalitarianism, responding to recent events in the Southern Baptist Convention regarding Saddleback Church, Rick Warren, and the question of female pastors. Thomas Kidd's article on Baptist confessions of faith: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/confessions-of-faith-and-the-baptist-tradition/ Sam Storms' article on female pastors: https://www.samstorms.org/enjoying-god-blog/post/a-complementarian-case-for-women-as-pastors My book on theological triage: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20

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See the full interview here: https://youtu.be/r1Fvxd8VI3s See Becket Cook's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@BecketCook

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In this video I draw three lessons for ecumenical theology from an important but often overlooked dialogue in the 1570s and 1580s between Lutheran theologians and Jeremiah II, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. In particular, I suggest that the dialogue clarifies two different approaches to catholicity. Read the letter exchange here: https://www.amazon.com/Augsburg-Constantinople-Correspondence-Theologians-Confession/dp/0916586820/ My video on the Essence-Energies Distinction: https://youtu.be/gvfPICJGcHo

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In this episode I argue that assurance of salvation is possible and then suggest practical steps to pursue it.

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In this video I interview Mike Licona about arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. Mike is one of the world's leading scholars on this topic. See Mike's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficial Get Mike's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/truthunites-20

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In this video I offer three reasons in about 5 minutes to accept the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper. My tweet thread about real presence being the historic Baptist view: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund/status/1608158093824921601 My dialogue with Brett Salkeld at Gospel Simplicity on this topic: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20

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In this video I reflect on Tim Keller's legacy, and the urgent need to continue in the gospel work he committed his life to.

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In this video I respond to the recent debate between George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Protestant and Roman Catholic differences. I offer three clarifications about misunderstandings of Protestantism. See the original debate here: https://youtu.be/EopEAQkAhJA See Tony's Lane Treatment of Sola Scriptura here: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-into-Holy-Scripture/dp/0802840787/truthunites-20 See my interview with John Meade about the Old Testament canon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCwZNr1Q64w

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In this video I respond to Suan Sonna on icons and Trent Horn on the canon of Scripture, two key issues in Roman Catholic and Protestant dialogue. Read Cyril of Jerusalem on the canon here: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310104.htm

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In this video I talk with Redeemed Zoomer about the unity of the church, especially as it relates to the mainline Protestant denominations.

Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemedzoomer6053 Check out Stephen Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-existence-and-attributes-of-god-premiumhc/

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In this video I offer three reasons why Dennis Prager is wrong about pornography, following his recent dialogue with Matt Fradd. See my article on Fighting Porn by F.A.I.T.H.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fighting-porn-by-f-a-i-t-h/ See information about link between porn and sex trafficking: https://fightthenewdrug.org/by-the-numbers-porn-sex-trafficking-connected/ Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777/truthunites-20 Matt Fradd's book, The Porn Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Myth-Exposing-Reality-Pornography/dp/162164006X/truthunites-20 My Dad's book, The Death of Porn: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Porn-Integrity-Building-Nobility/dp/1433576694/truthunites-20 See the original discussion between Matt Fradd and Dennis Prager here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp8UaU7PboM

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In this video I respond to Erick Ybarra on Suan Sonna's channel about whether papal infallibility is in the first millennium of church history. See their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVH_j22lkrA

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In this video I share three reasons why I am a Baptist Christian: credobaptism, congregationalism, and the separation of church and state.

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Does the pontificate of Leo the Great in the fifth century validate the Roman Catholic Church's claims about papal supremacy? In this video, interacting with my friend Erick Ybarra, I highlight what must be reviewed to answer this question. Check out Erick's interview on the excellent channel Gospel Simplicity: https://youtu.be/G39_Jf2PYnM

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In this episode I share about why I love C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength, and why it is a helpful and important book for Christians today. C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength: https://www.amazon.com/That-Hideous-Strength-Space-Trilogy/dp/0743234928/truthunites-20 Carl Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/truthunites-20 My article on That Hideous Strength: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/conversion-in-c-s-lewis-that-hideous-strength/ My video on Till We Have Faces: https://youtu.be/aDyg7KN_Fcg

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In this video I discuss how the conflict between Pope Vigilius and Constantinople II in 553 A.D. represents a challenge to papal supremacy as taught at Vatican 1. ESV Church History Study Bible: https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Church-History-Study-Bible/dp/1433579685/truthunites-20

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In this video I interview Dr. Matthew Barrett about his new book, The Reformation as Renewal, and why Protestantism is better positioned for catholicity than the alternatives. Dr. Barrett's book: https://www.amazon.com/Reformation-Renewal-Retrieving-Catholic-Apostolic/dp/031009755X/truthunites-20 Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: https://www.amazon.com/Creeds-Confessions-Catechisms-Chad-Dixhoorn/dp/1433579871/truthunites-20

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In this video I talk with Parker Settecase about the simulation hypothesis: what it is, arguments for and against it, what it reveals about our culture, and why it's important to respond to as Christians. Parker's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees Our Last Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCLICdpaXj8

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Here I answer 10 questions from my patrons. Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites

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In this video I chat with Jeremiah Short about the needs of Christian apologetics, the deity of Christ, and Protestantism. Check out Jeremiah's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TheBlackDoctor21 Check out Jeremiah's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackdoctor21?_t=8aoXHsqdRJW&_r=1

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In this video I do theological triage with the doctrine of creation, suggesting that Augustine would probably embrace some form of evolution, if he were alive today. Check out my book on the topic: https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-20

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In this video I explain and defend the angelic fall theodicy as an explanation for natural evil.

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If you are convinced of Protestantism, how do you go about deciding which Protestant denomination to join?

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Here I respond to the critique from @thecatechumen of my case for sola Scriptura in a recent debate. See his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY2V4KGUi0k

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In this video Josh, Sean, and Gavin reflect on Gavin's debate on sola Scriptura with Trent Horn hosted by Pints with Aquinas on March 2, 2023.

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Here I share my thoughts about revival, responding to the recent events happening at Asbury University.   

See Jonathan Edwards' work on revival: https://www.amazon.com/Distinguishing-Marks-Spirit-Vintage-Puritan-ebook/dp/B017KSC9JY/truthunites-20

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Glen Scrivener is an ordained Anglican who writes, speaks, and makes media to equip the church and reach beyond it.   

Check out his book, The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/truthunites-20 

Check out the ministry he serves, Speak Life: https://speaklife.org.uk/ 

Speak Life on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/speaklifemedia

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In this video I work through the best and worst responses to my video on venerating icons, identifying 5 arguments we need to leave behind, and then 3 we need to keep exploring.

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In this video I interview Sam Storms about spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, and the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.  

Sam's ministry: https://www.samstorms.org/ 

Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Gifts-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310111498/truthunites-20 Understanding 

Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Warfare-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310120845/truthunites-20 

Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Power-Welcoming-Gifts-Spirit/dp/0310533848/truthunites-20

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Here I offer five recommendations for books to get started engaging with the Puritans.  

Links: 

1) Samuel Rutherford's Letters: https://www.amazon.com/Loveliness-Christ-Samuel-Rutherford/dp/0851519563/truthunites-20 

2) John Owen, The Mortification of Sin: https://www.amazon.com/Mortification-Sin-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518672/truthunites-20 

3) Thomas Goodwin, The Heart of Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Christ-Vintage-Puritan/dp/1941129218/truthunites-20 

4) Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed: https://www.amazon.com/Bruised-Reed-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/1848718039/truthunites-20 

5) Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor: https://www.amazon.com/Reformed-Pastor-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/1848712111/truthunites-20

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Here are 5 books from the church fathers that are great starting points  for those seeking to grow in their knowledge of church history.   

1) Augustine's Confessions: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Penguin-Classics-Saint-Augustine/dp/014044114X/truthunites-20 

2) Athanasius' On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271/truthunites-20 

3) Irenaeus' On the Apostolic Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Apostolic-Preaching-Irenaeus-Saint-Bishop/dp/0881411744/truthunites-20

 4) Gregory the Great's Book of Pastoral Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Pastoral-Rule-Gregory-Patristics/dp/0881413186/truthunites-20 

5) John of Damascus' Three Treatises on the Divine Images: https://www.amazon.com/Treatises-Vladimirs-Seminary-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881412457/truthunites-20  

See Trevin Wax's comment on Sarah Ruden's new translation of Augustine's Confessions: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/augustine-the-lover-sarah-rudens-new-translation-of-confessions/

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In this video I respond to Craig Truglia on the veneration of icons in the early church.

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In this video I respond to Jimmy Akin and Trent Horn on the veneration of icons.   

See their original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0I33o_GA1M 

See Tim Keller's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Gods-Empty-Promises-Matters/dp/1594485496/truthunites-20 

See Greg Beale's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Become-What-Worship-Biblical/dp/083082877X/truthunites-20

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In this video Lukas Ruegger and I dissect various arguments for the existence of God. Check out Lukas' Channel Deflate: https://www.youtube.com/@Deflate2020

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Here I give an overview of the Protestant concern about venerating icons, looking at its development in church history in three phases, and the Protestant biblical interpretation of that development.

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In this video I engage the doctrine "no salvation outside the church" as  a window into the Roman Catholic conception of doctrinal development.

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In this interview I discuss what Christians can learn today from Tim  Keller's ministry with Collin Hansen, author of Timothy Keller: His  Spiritual and Intellectual Formation.  

Buy Collin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Keller-Spiritual-Intellectual-Formation/dp/0310128684/truthunites-20 

Another book referenced is Chris Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory: How  the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Critical-Theory-Unfolding-Culture/dp/0310128722/truthunites-20  

Collin Hansen serves as vice president for content and editor in chief  of The Gospel Coalition. He hosts the Gospelbound podcast and has  written and contributed to many books, including Rediscover Church: Why  the Body of Christ Is Essential. He has published with the New York  Times and the Washington Post and offered commentary for CNN, Fox News,  NPR, BBC, ABC News, and PBS NewsHour. He is an adjunct professor at  Beeson Divinity School, where he also co-chairs the advisory board.

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In this video I respond to Michael Lofton's critique of my interpretation of the Roman Catholic teaching concerning "no salvation outside the church." 

Michael's video: https://youtu.be/niuYKEYBs18

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Dr. Jordan Cooper and Dr. Gavin Ortlund discuss, "what is  Protestantism?" We address a Protestant view of history, catholicity,  and then authority.  Learn more about Dr. Cooper's ministry: https://www.justandsinner.org/ 

Dr. Cooper's YouTube ministry: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJordanBCooper 

Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/

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In this video I engage Suan Sonna's typological argument for the papacy in Matthew 16 and Isaiah 22. At 43:57 I meant Matthew 16, not Matthew 18.   

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In this video I respond to Jimmy Akin on the issue of typology in  Matthew 16 and the argument for Peter as the "new Eliakim" from Isaiah  22.   

My initial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLzzG-BTcOg 

See Jimmy's video here: https://youtu.be/AkDho9cp6IQ

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People involved in ecumenical study and dialogue between Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and other Christian traditions often experience "ecclesial anxiety" -- the worry and dread that comes from the fear of being in the wrong church. In this video I offer a way to arrive upon assurance and peace from a broadly Reformed perspective.

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In this video I point out that the concern that typology should not be used to establish doctrine is a historic instinct in the Christian church, not just a contemporary Protestant view.   

Link to original interview with Jimmy Akin: https://youtu.be/Mi6YIqv0iSM

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Here I offer a Protestant Response to the reasons why Cameron Bertuzzi  of Capturing Christianity offered for his conversion to Roman  Catholicism.   

Check out the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bilP-Rh6jYk 

For diving into church history as a Protestant, check out my book, Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269

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Here I unpack Anselm's view of friendship, which reveals one of our culture's biggest blind spots: loneliness.  

For Anselm's letters, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-St-Anselm-Canterbury/dp/0879077964/ 

For Richard Southern's biography of Anselm: https://www.amazon.com/St-Anselm-Landscape-Richard-Southern/dp/0521438187/ 

For a helpful book on friendship, check out Drew Hunter's Made for  Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our  Joys: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Friendship-Relationship-Sorrows-Doubles/dp/143355819X

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In this talk at the 2022 Center for Pastor Theologians Conference, Gavin  Ortlund shares what church history can teach us about reconstructing  evangelicalism.   

The Center for Pastor Theologians exists to equip pastors to be  theologians for today’s complex world. 

Check out the work they are  doing: https://www.pastortheologians.com/vision-mission  

Link to the sessions for the entire conference: https://centerforpastortheologians.vhx.tv/products/reconstructing-evangelicalism  

Link to the original video: https://centerforpastortheologians.vhx.tv/packages/reconstructing-evangelicalism/videos/session-1-gavin-ortlund-1

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This is a dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Craig Truglia from December 2021 addressing the questions "why are you Protestant?" and "why are you Orthodox?" Thanks to Craig for allowing me to reproduce it on my channel.

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In this video I introduce the Hussites, the Bohemian Reformers inspired by Jan Hus, drawing from the 15th century Hussite historian Laurence of Brezona. I give an overview of how they were persecuted and then explore the theological reforms they initiated, particularly focusing on their theology of the Eucharist. I conclude with one cautionary lesson for Protestants today.

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In this video I do theological triage on continuationism and cessationism, the question of whether miraculous spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing ceased in the past or are for the church today.   

See Sam Storms' Ministry: https://www.samstorms.org/

See my articles on apostles and cessationism: https://gavinortlund.com/2010/05/23/apostles-and-cessationism/

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A Protestant take on whether the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper, is a  sacrifice. Thanks to Brett and Austin for a fantastic dialogue! See the  full dialogue here: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20

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One of the most controversial topics in our culture is justice. In the  church, issues related to justice have been divisive and fracturing.  Here I propose several ways we can learn about what it means to stand up  for justice from the early church father Gregory of Nyssa, particularly  his opposition to slavery.   

This talk was originally delivered at Karam Forum 2021. Learn more about  the great work of the Karam Forum here: https://karamforum.org/

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Rev. Joshua Schooping shares his top three theological concerns with Eastern Orthodox Theology, as outlined in his recent book—and why he is now Protestant.   

My first video with Josh on his departure from Orthodoxy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUXQiF1MWnQ 

Josh's book: https://www.amazon.com/Disillusioned-Eastern-Orthodox-Priesthood-Church/dp/B0B92VGQ23

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It is commonly claimed that the Christianization of Scandinavia in the  10th and 11th centuries was just a matter of politics. In this video I draw from Adam of Bremen, a medieval historian, to show how many  missionaries and martyrs played a role in the spread of Christianity  into Northern Europe.

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Sometimes Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians claim that Protestantism does not have a positive identity, or a core identity that unites all Protestants. Here I offer a response, drawing from the vision of Philip Schaff.

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Here I offer five appeals toward a case for open membership among Baptist churches.   Links referenced in the videos: 

My first video theological triage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Dy85m9rUU 

My dialogue with Jonathan Leeman: https://mereorthodoxy.com/baptism-church-membership/ 

Joe Rigney's article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-infant-baptisms-count 

Luke Stamp's article: https://jbtsonline.org/a-response-to-peter-j-leithart-by-r-lucas-stamps/

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In this video I respond to William Albrecht's criticisms of my work on  the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary, focusing on the timing and  context of the emergence of this belief in the early church.  

The original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhlrM8Zb3M 

My dialogue with Cameron: https://youtu.be/_3Vqxd6PvMA

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In this video I do theological triage in the realm of eschatology, or  the doctrine of last things. I argue that Christians should divide over  the second coming, final resurrection, and final judgment, but not over  differences concerning the millennium, the Antichrist, or the Great  Tribulation.   

Original theological triage video: https://youtu.be/B2Dy85m9rUU 

My theological triage book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423

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Which view of the atonement is right? Here I combine the themes of  recapitulation and satisfaction, drawing from Anselm, Irenaeus, and  Athanasius, to offer a proposal concerning what constitutes the core of  the atonement.

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Jesus promised in Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church, and the gates  of hell shall not prevail against it." This promise is often wielded  against a Protestant view of church history. Here I recount two assumptions that are often made in such argumentation.

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Here I talk with Dr. Josh Rasmussen about the problem of evil, and a few other topics in the philosophy of religion.

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Indulgences represent an example of the Protestant concern about accretions in church history. In this video I highlight three ways indulgences change from the patristic to the medieval era.

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In this second installment in my series on theological triage, I offer three appeals for peace and mutual understanding between Calvinists and non-Calvinists (Arminians, Molinists, etc.). See my previous video introducing theological triage: https://youtu.be/B2Dy85m9rUU

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My friend Nick Swoboda and I chat about Striving Side By Side, an  exciting new ministry that seeks to provide support and community for  Protestants who are wrestling with ecumenical questions related to other  traditions.  

To request admittance to the group, email Nick at: [email protected]

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I chat with Guillaume Bignon, author of Confessions of a French Atheist,  about his conversion to Christianity, his views of justification by  faith alone, and Calvinism.  

Buy Guillaume's book: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-French-Atheist-Hijacked-Christian/dp/1496443020/

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Protestantism is a renewal movement within the church, but does not  claim to be the "one true church." This claim better matches the  principles laid out in the New Testament for discerning the church than  the rival claims of traditions such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern  Orthodoxy, and others.

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In this video I offer a Protestant perspective on the essence-energies  distinction in Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring points of agreement  as well as disagreement between the Thomist and Palamite traditions.  

Here is my article on divine simplicity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijst.12068 

Here is my article on the beatific vision:  https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/scottish-journal-of-theology/article/will-we-see-gods-essence-a-defence-of-a-thomistic-account-of-the-beatific-vision/9BAA85479C70DC24CA75F1691BC0BC3E 

Here is my video on divine simplicity: https://youtu.be/wlpdpAnVwgI 

Here is my video on the beatific vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uGkwPJkWmI

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The Bodily Assumption of Mary is an infallible dogma of the Roman  Catholic Church. Many of the Eastern traditions hold to a similar view.  In this video I offer a historical critique of the assumption from a  Protestant perspective.

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Luke Moon, Gavin Ortlund, Jacqueline Rivers, and Paolo Carozza discuss  how we can avoid polarization in our society as well as seek unity in  the church. Thanks to Philos Project for hosting this discussion. 

See the full dialogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux5N9ppgKuM

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Tom Jump (atheist) and Gavin Ortlund (Christian) have a dialogue on arguments for the existence of God. Check out Tom's YouTube channel  here: https://www.youtube.com/c/tjump

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Gavin Ortlund (Baptist) and Jonathan Sheffield (Anglican) have a formal dialogue concerning whether apostolic succession is of divine origin.  Thanks to Stephen Boyce for hosting. Check out his YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ExplainApologetics

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Here I share some thoughts on the dangers of being an apologist, and how Anselm can help us fight against them.   

Here is my commentary on Anselm's Proslogion: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/ 

Here is a good translation of several of Anselm's major works: https://www.amazon.com/Anselm-Basic-Writings-Hackett-Classics/dp/0872208958/

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In this dialogue I talk with Trent Horn about baptism, especially looking at Baptist vs. Roman Catholic views on baptismal regeneration.   

Check out more about Trent here: https://www.trenthorn.com/

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Several weeks ago I offered a case against the papacy on Cameron Bertuzzi's Capturing Christianity. There have 8 or 9 different response videos to it from Roman Catholics. In this video I articulate 7 concerns about arguments for the papacy in these responses videos.

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This video responds to Trent Horn and his rebuttal of my views on baptism and baptismal regeneration.

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This video starts are series of videos on theological triage, focusing on why it matters that we should rank different doctrines in the church.  

At 1:20 I meant "theological triage," not "theological retrieval."  

Here is the book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/  

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My brother Eric and I discuss his latest book, a cosmic horror novel entitled I Am the Doorway.  

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Doorway-Eric-Ortlund/dp/1739954009  

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3WJLWlho2M  

Check out Seed of Dragons: www.seedofdragons.com  

Eric Ortlund (PhD, University of Edinburgh) serves as Lecturer in Old  Testament and Biblical Hebrew at Oak Theological College in London.

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Here I respond to some common arguments in favor of baptismal regeneration.  

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Many people wrestle with how to know whether to be Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or a part of some other Christian tradition.  Whereas my other videos focus more on the content of the theology involved in this decision, here I simply offer four practical tips for walking through this process.

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In this video I offer a Christian response to climate change, offering  five thoughts in the hopes of generating more attention on this  important issue.   

Here is the book I reference toward the end of video: https://www.amazon.com/What-Know-about-Climate-Change/dp/0262535912/

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Here I share four strategies for how to flourish when you are in a negative or stressful season.

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Sometimes questions are helpful in conversations about God. Here are 5  questions that draw from various classical arguments for God and may be  useful to utilize in our dialogue others.  Here is the video I referenced on the Euthyphro Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYct5Hevmo

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Here I respond to a recent interview with Mikhaila Peterson and Jonathan Pageau, seeking to clarify Protestantism from how it was represented in some of Jonathan's remarks, and also offer some advice for Mikhaila (and anyone else exploring different traditions) for how to find the right church.   

Here is the original interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hycMQ... 

Here is the church I recommend, Immanuel Nashville: https://immanuelnashville.com/

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In this interview Dr. Ed Siecienski chronicles the history of various  issues that have divided the Western and Eastern churches. We address  the filioque, the papacy, unleavened vs. leavened bread in the  Eucharist, bearded clergy, and purgatory.   

See Dr. Siecienski's book on the filioque: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0199971862/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3 

See Dr. Siecienski's book on the papacy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAQ3RAY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

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In this video I offer an overview of a Protestant perspective on  justification, with a goal of providing conceptual clarity on where it  differs from a Roman Catholic view. And in case you are wondering, YES  AT 55:33 IT WAS AN EARTHQUAKE!!!

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This video is a personal reflection on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill  podcast, hosted by Mike Cosper and produced by Christianity Today. The  podcast tells the story of Mars Hill Church under the leadership of Mark  Driscoll. I use the podcast as an occasion to reflect on the broader  phenomenon of spiritual deconstruction in the church and particularly in  evangelical culture.   In the video I recommend the ministry of Diane Lamberg for helping  people understand abuse and trauma: https://www.dianelangberg.com/  Learn more about the podcast here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/

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In  this video I offer a Christian response to Buddhism, focusing on the way  each religion responds to the same fundamental human question, but with  a diametrically different answer.

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In this video I respond to Trent Horn's response to my video on  purgatory. I address (1) how Trent frames the discussion, (2) his  distinction between the "core essence" and "secondary details" of  purgatory, and then (3) the evidence from church history, particularly  the church fathers, demonstrating that even the minimal conception of  postmortem cleansing is not universal (or anywhere close to it)  throughout church history.

See Trent's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEmA8QLSnV0&

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In this video I offer a Christian response to existentialism, especially focusing on the writings of Albert Camus.

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Here is a Christmas devotional about the humility of God displayed in  the incarnation, as seen through the angels' appearance to the shepherds  in Luke 2.

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Here I talk with Matt Emerson and Luke Stamps about the exciting work of the Center for Baptist Renewal, why it is important for Baptists to engage in theological retrieval, whether Baptists can have a high view of the sacraments, and more. 

Check out the Center for Baptist Renewal: http://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/

Check out the book Matt and Luke edited, Baptists and the Christian Tradition: https://www.amazon.com/Baptists-Christian-Tradition-Evangelical-Catholicity/dp/1433650614

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Christ's intercession is one of the most nourishing and simultaneously  most neglected doctrines in Christian theology. In this video I give an  overview of what it means and then recount three practical uses of the  doctrine. The thumbnail picture is from "Christ in the Garden of  Gethsemane" by Arkhip Ivanovich Kuindzhi.   

The article referenced in the video:  https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/the-voice-of-his-blood-christs-intercession-in-the-thought-of-stephen-charn/

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Roman Catholic apologists often appeal to church history to support  Catholic teaching concerning purgatory. Many Protestants are less  familiar with church history on this question, and tend to focus on  making biblical arguments. In this video I offer an overview of a  Protestant perspective on purgatory, putting special focus on the  development of this doctrine throughout church history.

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Suan Sonna has become a friend of mine since our debate on the papacy at  Capturing Christianity. He is a brilliant and kind young Catholic  apologist. I found it fascinating to pick his brain about his life,  faith, intellectual development, and theological insights. My favorite  quote came from 53:32: "God is such a deep mystery, and it's a mystery  that never stops giving." Beautiful!  Subscribe to Suan's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCNjkpXEwIdH-jD8mPJwu_g

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In  this video I respond to criticisms from Michael Lofton and Keith Little concerning my proposal that Augustine affirmed the Protestant notion of  sola Scriptura. The page number for the Henry May citation is 52.

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In this video I share about my new book, Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't: The Beauty of Christian Theism.   You can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt-ebook/dp/B08XLT3HP7

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People sometimes claim that Protestant views were new to the 16th  century, but in fact there were many proto-Protestant groups throughout  the medieval era that anticipated Protestant concerns. Here I give an  overview of one such group, the Waldensians, followers of Peter Waldo  (12th century). I cove a bit of their history and some of the  persecutions they faced, and then a bit of their theology.

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In this video I suggest that St. Augustine affirmed the essential content of the Protestant notion of sola Scriptura--that is, the view that the Bible alone is the infallible rule for Christian faith and  practice. I first offer a plea not to caricature sola Scriptura, and then work through three passages in Augustine's writings. Finally, I point to similar support of sola Scriptura in John Chrysostom.

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William Lane Craig's recent treatment of the historical Adam generated  some critical feedback, but much of it rests upon a misunderstanding of  Bill's position. Here I respond to Owen Strachan's critique.  

Bill's article: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2021/10/the-historical-adam 

Owen's critique: https://owenstrachan.substack.com/p/a-response-to-william-lane-craig?justPublished=true 

Bill's book: https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historical-Adam-Scientific-Exploration/dp/080287911X

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The Lord's Supper (or the Eucharist) is one of the chief points of division among Christians of different church traditions. Protestants are often seen as having a lower view of the Lord's Supper, in contrast to the non-Protestant traditions. But historical Protestant views are more complicated. Here I offer an overview of a Reformed view of the Lord's Supper, drawing from five observations of Thomas Watson's helpful book on this topic.

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In this video I respond to various reactions to my previous video on Augustine and sola Scriptura. I explain why I'm responding, and then canvas Augustine's views of Scripture, tradition, and the church. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/Q6ZAa0gNMvE

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One of the issues that divides Catholics and Protestants is the veneration of relics. But many people are unfamiliar with the exact nature of the Protestant concern. Here I try to lay out a basic overview of what motivates Protestants on this topic.

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Rev. Joshua Schooping shares his journey from being an Orthodox Priest to becoming an evangelical Protestant pastor.

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In this interview William Lane Craig explains his views concerning the historical Adam and Eve, the proper interpretation of Genesis 1-11, and how Christians should respond to scientific claims concerning human origins. He also responds to some common questions about his new book on the historical Adam.  

See Craig's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Historic...Also referenced is Jack Collins' book Reading Genesis Well: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesi...  

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