Kootenai Church Conferences: Recent Episodes
Kootenai Church Conferences
A collection of messages, teachings, and sermons from the various conferences hosted by Kootenai Church.
Defining cessationism, contrasting it with the doctrine of continuationism. This addresses certain mischaracterizations of cessationism and the myths associated with cessationist theology. An exposition of Ephesians 2:20 and other selected Scriptures.
The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm
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Why was there a reformation? Was it necessary?
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Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press. He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister. As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.
Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.
He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.
You can find his publications at: https://www.donkistler.org/
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Virgil provides definitions of man and disproves the existence of racism as there is only one race, the human race and we are all image bears of God.
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- Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog
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- Just Thinking Blog & Podcast
- G3 Ministries
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Getting to know the speakers.
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- Darrell Harrison’s Personal Blog
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Darrell walks through the timeline from Marxism to CRT. He also gives five reasons why CRT is unbiblical.
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Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today’s social justice movement.
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Darrell explains that there are no “-isms.” The manifestations of love and hate lead to the important truth that vertical reconciliation is necessary, not horizontal reconciliation.
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Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend.
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Darrell built the foundation for how Marxism and CRT have crept into our society and what we can expect it will look like as it continues to influence. He challenges the hearer to ask the most important question, “What is truth?”
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Darrell explains how CRT is infiltrating our society through the schools, the workplace, and most importantly our churches.
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Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today’s social justice movement.
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Virgil shares three things you should know to understand biblical justice. He also describes two components of God’s sovereignty.
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This session focused on helping the Church remember that the solution has been and always will be the Gospel. A challenge to the believer is to reflect on what is true and respond rightly.
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Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend.
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A brief overview and history of Charles Spurgeon's childhood. A six-year-old Charles confronts a church member of his grandfather's church at a local bar; Spurgeon's grandfather's funeral; memorizing hymns; Charles' upbringing by his father's sister, his Aunt Anne, and more.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
Questions from this session include:
How did you meet your wife? How many kids/grandkids? What do they do? Do they all live near you? How did the Lord save you? What is your testimony? What was your post-High School education? How did you come to meet John MacArthur and end up at Grace Community Church? What is your ministry at Grace? What is your ministry at Grace to You? Where do you find time to teach and be an elder? Was Grace to You already a ministry when you arrived at GCC? Spurgeon was committed to the doctrines of grace (Calvinism). When did you come to those convictions yourself? Was Grace Community Church always known for its commitment to those doctrines? How influential were you in shaping GCC in that area? Has there been growth and development in that theology since you have been there? Of all the elders at Grace, you are probably the most well-known outside John MacArthur. How many other elders are there? Your online presence is quite ubiquitous (Twitter, Facebook, Pyromaniacs Blot, Phil’s Bookmarks, Spurgeon Archive). When John is attacked, you seem to be the one who steps to line to defend him? How do you get tasked with that? Why is that so often the case? What are your hobbies outside of Grace to You and Grace Community Church? What do you do to relax? What is your ideal vacation – money no object? Tell me something true about yourself that most people who only know you from a distance (online) would find surprising. Do you have any plans to write a book of your own? What does the retirement plan of John MacArthur and Phil Johnson look like? How do you get saddled with the most controversial topics at Shepherd’s Conference. What happened to Too Wretched for Radio? Were you and Jason Duchow separated at birth?
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
Spurgeon's conversion as a teenager. Spurgeon's recollection of utter depravity prior to his conversion. The influence of his parents and grandparents which ultimately led to his conversion. His critique of Roman Catholicism called The Antichrist and Her Brood written at 15 years of age, and more.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
More on the conversion of Charles Spurgeon as a teenager. The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon's near-photographic memory. Hearing Spurgeon preach word-for-word in crowds as large as 23,000 without amplification, and more.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon continued. How Spurgeon defended the truth in his preaching. How Spurgeon prepared for his messages. The relationship and contrast of fellow preacher James Wells and Charles Spurgeon, and more.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
Questions from this session include:
For someone wanting to read a biography of Charles Spurgeon, what would you recommend? Can you recommend your three best books on Spurgeon? So many prominent Christian leaders end their lives surrounded by scandal. Either sexual compromise or doctrinal compromise. Many have fallen even within our own lifetime. You work with a man who has been faithful and uncompromising through more than 50 years of pastoral ministry. Q: Was Spurgeon or his ministry ever accused of sexual or financial impropriety? What kinds of accusations, if any, were raised against Spurgeon? Q: How has John MacArthur protected himself against similar temptations and or failure? Spurgeon’s productivity is legendary. Describe a typical week for Charles Spurgeon. What motivates a person to that kind of service? The ministry of Grace to You has been similarly productive. It could be argued that there hasn’t been a greater force for the propagation of Biblical teaching in the history of the church. What motivates you and John MacArthur and your colleagues to this level of productivity for the kingdom? Obviously, Phil Johnson and Charles Spurgeon would not agree on every point and nuance of theology. If Spurgeon were alive today and you could sit down to persuade him to change his mind on the biggest issue where you would disagree, what would that issue be? How would you present your argument? If you could live in the 1800s and serve alongside Spurgeon as you have for John MacArthur, what counsel would you give him that would: - improve his preaching? - improve his effectiveness? - prolong his life? - protect him?
From the Audience: Bonus Questions:
What are the historical roots of egalitarianism in the church? Does this connect back to a particular ancient heresy or heretical group, or is it a modern invention? What is the woke movement in evangelicalism, and what does it have to do with the gospel? Recently GCC has been in the headlines because you are gathering to worship in defiance of state restrictions. This seems to have brought about a bit of nuance in GCC stance on civil disobedience. I heard Mike Riccardi reference some of the teachings of the reformers on the doctrine of the lesser magistrate and defying tyrants. Did the view among some of the elders change over this issue?
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
The drift of the Baptist Union, the Downgrade Controversy, and other controversies which ultimately caused Spurgeon's bad health and eventually claimed his life. A fundamentalist who stood firm on biblical principles and never waivered.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
Charles Spurgeon's steadfast stand against other ministers following the drift of that day's culture and relevance. Staying true to Scripture. The ministry contrast between Charles Spurgeon and Joseph Parker and more.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
A brief discussion on Charles Spurgeon and his love for cigars. Also a brief Q&A at the end of this session on Spurgeon's cigars and Grace Community Church. For further reading, read Spurgeon's Love of Fine Cigars.
Recommended Resources:
Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs
Understanding Genesis is crucial to the Gospel and preaching the good news of Jesus Christ.
Questions from the first Q&A Session with Paul Taylor include:
Who are your wife and kids? Where are they? What do they do? Do you have children? Where are they? What do they do? Married? Grandchildren? How did you meet your wife? How did the Lord save you? Give us your testimony. What is your ministry in Castle Rock? * What kinds of tours do you give? What qualifies you to speak with authority on creation, evolution, science, and catastrophism? Have you always been a young earth creationist? How did you come to this position? How did you get connected to the Mount St. Helens Creation Center? Who was the director before? How did you become interested in Mount St. Helens? How did you come to America? And where were you before that? Tell us something about Ken Ham that is fascinating? What church do you attend? What is your theological stripe? How do you serve in your local church? What are your hobbies and non-ministry interests? Tell us about your commentary on Genesis? Why is it unique? Have you done any creation/evolution debates? What does the future hold for Paul Taylor and the Mount St. Helens Creation Center?
As Christians, all of our thinking should be based on Scripture. The fallacies of secular dating methods.
The language of evolution: fuzzy words, magic words, bait-and-switch, and deliberate bias.
Things happened on a small scale during the eruption of Mount St. Helens and what happened during the global flood. Events that evolutionists state take millions of years are shown to be done in days, weeks, months, even mere hours.
Some of the questions from the first Q&A Session with Paul Taylor include:
What biblical proof do we have that speaks to Jesus' body being perfect like Adam before the fall? Would sickness and other ailments not have afflicted him? Do you know the number of times the New Testament references things found in Genesis? What are some of the most important areas of studies for homeschool teachers or Sunday School teachers? You mentioned the water canopy theory no longer being believed by most creation-science models, what other incorrect things do biblical creationists commonly believe? Do you make videos of evolution vs. creation for homeschools? Are we (Christians) related to those who don't believe in God? What do evolutionists say about the layers of rock that have quickly formed in the canyons of Mount St. Helens? What is the motivation for Christians who promote old-earth creationism?
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Were there six days in Genesis 1 six literal 24-hour days? A discussion about Gap Theory, Progressive Creation, Theistic Evolution, and Local Flood Theory.
Some of the questions from the last and final Q&A Session with Paul Taylor include:
Do you believe Adam and Eve were saved? Can the age of the earth prove or refute the idea of global warming? Why is there a lot of radon exposure in Idaho? You suggested that the earth is not the center of the universe. What is?
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The three most important words for the pro-life apologist:
Syllogism Syllogism Syllogism
Define your terms or get clobbered! | Download Session Notes
They assume rather than argue; they attack rather than argue; they assert rather than argue; the confuse functioning as a human with being a human; and they hide behind the hard cases. | Download Session Notes
Relativism defined: What's right and wrong is up to us to decide either individually or as a society. There are no objective standards of morality that we are beholden to independent of personal tastes or culture. | Download Session Notes
An abortion advocate's argument that the pro-life position fails the test of reason in 5 key areas: Intuitions, Science, Philosophy, Theology, Sociology. | Download Session Notes
Dr. Zeke never cited a formal pro-life syllogism and never showed where it went wrong; instead, he just launched into his own presentation. Thus, he did not refute much of anything. | Download Session Notes
When you're under fire, you can get back in the driver's seat by asking 3 key questions: What do you mean by that? How did you come to that conclusion? And have you considered the implications of your view? | Download Session Notes
There is an argument for creation that is powerful, conclusive and has no true rebuttal. As such, it is an irrefutable argument -- an "ultimate proof" of the Christian worldview biblical creation. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
The Ultimate Proof of Creation Book The Ultimate Proof of Creation DVD
Q&A Session with Dr. Jason Lisle moderated by Pastor Jim Osman. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
There are many opinions and subsequent interpretations on the Book of Genesis. What did the author of Genesis intend and how can we possibly know, or is the important thing only what the Bible "means to you?" Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
Understanding Genesis Book Understanding Genesis DVD
What does the Bible have to say about astronomy? Does the science of the cosmos support a big bang and billions of years, or does it confirm biblical creation? We are told that light from distant galaxies takes billions of years to reach earth, but is this really true? Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
Astronomy Reveals Creation DVD Related Resource: Taking Back Astronomy Book
Creation or evolution? This debate is one of the most vital issues of our time. It is extremely important for all people to know the truth about origins. The Christian especially needs to know the truth of the Genesis account of creation. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
Creation Basics and Beyond Book
Q&A Session with Dr. Jason Lisle moderated by Pastor Jim Osman. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
God and Mathematics, The Mandelbrot Set and fractals, God's secret code of creation. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH
Fractals Book/DVD - COMING SOON!
The final Q&A Session with Dr. Jason Lisle moderated by Pastor Jim Osman. Learn more at The Biblical Science Institute. | WATCH