Theological Sidebars: Recent Episodes
Benjamin Pate
Join Dr. Benjamin Pate as he explores theological topics that arise out of content from his weekly messages, current events, and pretty much anything having to do with theology or the Bible. Benjamin Pate is pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is an adjunct professor in areas of biblical studies for Grand Canyon University and Wayland Baptist University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Gateway Seminary.
A discussion on the 2024 Olympic Opening ceremony.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebarsAndrew Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwFor more on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.orgVisit Oak Valley's Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@UCYzvF_wCXI0-lAi5MOdlnbg
Ben and Andrew discuss the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life on 7/13. Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TNFor Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - youtube.com/@theologicalsidebarsAndrew Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwFor more on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.orgVisit Oak Valley's Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@UCYzvF_wCXI0-lAi5MOdlnbg
Ben and Andrew discuss the topic of "fight by flight"https://www2.cbn.com/news/entertainment/kirk-cameron-didnt-feel-safe-ca-moved-family-state-values-god-family-and-country
See also, Joel Webbon's book - https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Flight-Leaving-Godless-Places/dp/B0C2SCMRBZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XBYR6ZQBZW8R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S8Rn0oObE-4GI4nxI070Mg.HTQ8WrZWtzlqbc3dyShMeAY-q2foCyVpNZLkvcQhx3w&dib_tag=se&keywords=fight+by+flight+joel+webbon&qid=1720745422&sprefix=fight+by+fli%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TNAndrew Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPwFor more on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.orgVisit Oak Valley's Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@UCYzvF_wCXI0-lAi5MOdlnbg
Ben and Andrew discuss the upcoming vote on the Law Amendment at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. This is a big one and solid men are on both sides of this debate. https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/first-person-a-perspective-on-the-proposed-sbc-amendment-regarding-women-in-pastoral-ministry/https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/curious-objections-to-the-law-amendment/https://baptistcourier.com/2024/05/the-law-amendment-an-unnecessary-necessary-revision/Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
https://www.christianpost.com/news/california-sets-baptism-record-during-pentecost-sunday-event.html
Ben interacts with the article on Russell Brand getting baptized. https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/russell-brand-explains-more-on-recent-baptism-says-there-appears-to-be-a-return-to-religion.html
Ben discusses the recent news coming out the United Methodist Church's general conference.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/global-methodist-church-reacts-to-umcs-lgbt-votes.html
Ben and Andrew's take on Richard Dawkins claiming to be a cultural Christian. Article referenced: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/traipsing-in-the-cultural-christianity-of-richard-dawkins.html
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TNAndrew Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw
Ben reacts to an article on Kanye West's current relationship with Jesus.
https://www.christiantoday.com/article/kanye.west.says.he.has.issues.with.jesus.and.is.putting.problems.into.his.own.hands/141530.htm
Ben reacts to an old video on X. Big question to ask: How did Jesus really view the Bible?
What are we to make of psychedelic churches? https://religionnews.com/2023/10/31/how-the-religiously-unaffiliated-finds-spirituality-and-purpose-in-psychedelic-churches/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Nope. Don't mess with it!
See Exodus 20:4-6Article discussed - https://religionnews.com/2023/11/16/a-tiktok-jesus-promises-divine-blessings-and-many-worldly-comforts/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Ben reacts to the news https://www.dailywire.com/news/british-army-vet-faces-charges-after-thoughtcrime-of-praying-near-u-k-abortion-clinicWhat should the Christian response be to this?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What are the three spheres of authority that God has ordained? Is obedience to all three spheres absolute?
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What does the Bible mean by "submission" in marriage? Is it relevant for today or is it culturally rooted? How should a modern Christian marriage look like?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
How should we be praying about the war with Israel and Gaza right now? Is it an easy prayer? Is it complicated? Ben and Andrew give some thoughts on the theological understanding of who Israel is and what our response should be to them and their actions.
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What do we mean by Sola Scriptura? What should it mean to submit to only the Bible as God's word? What role to church councils and tradition play in terms of authority in our practicing of the faith?
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Is there a correlation between the decline of American Christianity and the collapse of marriages in the US? Ben reacts to an article that is argues the relationship between the two is very close.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/how-marriage-and-fathers-influence-christian-faith-survey.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Have archaeologists found Sodom and Gomorrah? Ben reacts to the summer's news that Steven Collins believes that Sodom has been discovered and has evidence to prove it.
Articlesreferenced:
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/biblical-city-of-sodom-has-been-found-archaeologist-says-wiped-out-in-the-blink-of-an-eye.html
https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-era/3217-locating-sodom-a-critique-of-the-northern-proposal?highlight=WyJjaHJvbm9sb2d5IiwiY2hyb25vbG9neSdzIiwiJ2Nocm9ub2xvZ3kiLCJjaHJvbm9sb2d5JyJd&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NTxBRDxARIsAHyp6gArRuSv_89rnA3-h739pUSc8qm_6HskmIK_DtwjPvEn6M9DPTxH2g0aAuUpEALw_wcBSee also,
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/has-sodom-been-found-scientists-say-meteor-and-fire-from-sky-melted-ancient-city.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Does watching "The Chosen" violate the 2nd commandment? Is it idolatrous to have pictures of Jesus? Ben and Andrew react to an article from the Christian Post.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:10-16
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/27
Does the pastor/elder have any real authority? How much? Is it limited or unlimited over the lives of church members?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Is there a relationship between sickness and sin? Is it possible that God may, sometimes, discipline his children with sickness when they are in sin?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:5-9 Pt 2
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/20
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:5-9 Pt 1
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/13
Ben reacts to an article discussing some in the Anglican church who see "Our Father" as problematic.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/anglican-leader-says-opening-of-lords-prayer-is-problematic-for-some
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What should we make of the trend to build sermon series off of movies? Is this helpful and relevant for reaching the lost? Does it have its place in a Sundayworship service?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:1-4
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/6
Ben reacts to the Wall Street Journal article, "Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church." Why is Gen-X not going back? A look at the reasons and an underlying problem with it all.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What is the relationship of physical fitness and the Christian? Should it matter? Does God expect Christians to consider fitness and exercise in their lives?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Ben interacts with an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger and what he said about the afterlife. How is this relevant to Christians today? Join us for this interaction.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
On this episode, Ben and Andrew react to 2 articles on how AI is being used in churches. Is there anything biblical to say about the use of avatar preachers? AI sermons and sermon generators? Join us for today's discussion.
AP - https://apnews.com/article/germany-church-protestants-chatgpt-ai-sermon-651f21c24cfb47e3122e987a7263d348 CT - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/january-web-only/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-ai-preach-sermons-church.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What happened at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans? Andrew and Ben talk about things that happened on the ground. Some things were a surprise but the meeting definitely had some BIG outcomes.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What will be taking place at the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans in next week? Ben and Andrew discuss the appeal that Rick Warren will be making to the annual meeting on the behalf of Saddleback. What are the reasons he gives for why Saddleback should be let back into the SBC? Do his arguments hold weight?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What do the Dodgers and Target have to do with demons? Ben and Andrew discuss recent news surrounding the LA Dodgers and Target stores' connection to blasphemy and the demonic realm.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Can Christians be demon possessed? Can they be influenced by demons? What is a the relationship that Christians can have with demons?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What is happening with our religious institutions? Are things being watered-down? A recent poll indicates a majority of people think so. But there are some more polls in this article that may indicate more trouble. What does it all mean--join Ben and Andrew as they try to sift through and react to the news. Link to the article - https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2023/04/14/poll-majority-americans-worry-religious-institutions-are-abandoning-watering-down-traditional-beliefs/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What are some major creation views that Christians hold? Are any better and stronger than others? Yes. Ben and Andrew discuss a few major creation views that are found within Christian orthodoxy. If you'd like to hear more on a specific viewpoint addressed, comment below.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Today's discussion centers on recent comments aboutpornography by Dennis Prager and Jordan Peterson. Is their advice sound? Does the Bible have more to say about this than it is claimed from their comments? Should Prager and Peterson be looked to for wisdom in topics like this?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Why is our country in the mess it is in, especially when many still claim to be Christian? It is clear that many who claim to be Christian do not actually hold Christian beliefs. How bad is it? BAD.
Ben reacts to a the article from Answers in Genesis, "Barna: Most Americans Create a 'Customized Worldview'"
https://answersingenesis.org/worldview/barna-most-americans-create-a-customized-worldview/
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Today's OTXNT discusses the recent tragedy in Nashville, TN where a woman shot up a Christian school, killing three kids and three adults. In the wake of this tragedy, how are we to view human depravity? Are humans generally good with just a few bad apples? Is our culture becoming sicker? Are we as bad as we could be? Join us for today's discussion...
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What is my role in meeting needs? What might be a good Christian attitude towards meeting needs and giving to the poor be?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
The question of the day is "are all sins equal"? Maybe you have been taught this in the church and have believed that any sin, no mater how big or how small are seen as the same to God in their importance. How should we answer this question?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Can women serve in the office of deacon? Is there reason to believe that the early church may have had female deacons? Andrew and Ben look at 1 Tim 3 and Romans 16 for insight into this topic.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Should the church promote marriage and family (for those outside the church)? Ben reacts to the article "As South Korea’s Marriage Rates Decline, Churches Try to Bring Back Romance." See https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/february-web-only/south-korea-christians-marriage-singleness-feminism.html
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Ben and Andrew discuss the news of the SBC Executive Committee affirming the recommendation that Saddleback Church is deemed “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.” Looking at social media, it is clear that Baptists are all over the place on what they think. In light of this news, Ben and Andrew continue the discussion on Women in Ministry (see part 1). In this episode they discuss 1 Corinthians 14 and what it means for a church's worship service and practice.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate assess recently comments made by Andy Stanley. What changes are demanded by identifying with Christ as Lord? Can Christians serve in church without leading lives of repentance?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Is temptation a sin? What about evil desires that spring up in your mind? Is there is a point on which these become sins?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Today's discussion revolves around the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article VI and recent controversy regarding the meaning and role of "pastor." In today's episode we look at 1 Timothy 2 and look at Paul's words on the roles of men and women in the church. Are these words still applicable? Are they outdated? Join us for part 1 of this discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Is there a right way to pray? In James 1:5-8, James talks about our need to pray for wisdom and how we shouldn't doubt when we approach him. But what does that look like? How do we really do this?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Dr. Marquez and Dr. Pate discuss the relationship of Israel to the church. The topic was previously mentioned on Dr. Pate's Theological Sidebars podcast. Dr. Marquez shares some of his insights on this topic and what it means for the church today.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
When James 1:1 writes to the dispersed 12 tribes of Israel, who is he talking to? What does this reveal about the church? Is the church part of Israel? Do they supplant Israel? What is the relationship of the church to Israel?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
What does Matthew mean when he says in Matthew 2:23 that the prophets spoke about Jesus being a "Nazarene"? Is this a quote of an OT passage? How can we best understand what Matthew is getting at?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
There has been some recent discussion about Jesus' birth and his connection to Migdol Eder. Is there more to the birth narrative that meets the eye? Where does this "new" insight come from?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Is there any biblical precedent for why the magi would be looking for a star and why they would worship a baby? How would they have known anything about Jesus? Today's discussion looks at possible reasons for their arrival and worship of Christ.
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Ephesians 4:11-16 talks about 2 roles God has for the church: 1) pastors/leaders and 2) the role of the congregation. What is expected of both? What specifically must a Christian be doing?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What the are the Dead Sea Scrolls? What can they teach us about the Bibles we use today? Should they matter to the average Christian? Join us as we interview Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, Dr. Anthony Ferguson, pastor at 11th Street Baptist Church in Upland, Ca.
For more info on Dr. Ferguson and 11th Street Baptist, visit - https://11thstreetbaptist.org/
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Some students of the Bible, as well as teachers, feel insecure of their abilities to interpret because they do not know much of the historical backdrop of the text they are working in. How much history do you need to know to study the Bible? What is the value of history? Is it really essential to grasping the full meaning of the Scripture you are working through? Listen in for answers to these questions.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
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For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What is the point of the "Jesus walking on the water" story? Is it in our gospels for entertainment purposes or does it mean to communicate something deeper for us?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Matthew 14:13-18 shows us an interesting way that the disciples assessed the situation and then petitioned Jesus. They saw the reality of a situation and then told Jesus what to do. Does Jesus need our instructions and a list for how to work through a situation? How should we approach him in prayer?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Is the Bible without error? What is the doctrine of inerrancy? Why is it important? Have SBC seminaries and colleges always dedicated to this? Join us for a very special episode featuring Dr. Rick Melick.
Dr. Melick is the Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Retired Director of Academic Graduate Programs (Ph.D./Th.M.) at Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. You don't want to miss this one.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's podcast visit - https://anchor.fm/benjamin-pate
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
In Matthew 13:56 it says the people were offended by Jesus. How might people be offended by Jesus today? Ben interacts with a 2011 Barna study called, "Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church." https://www.barna.com/research/six-reasons-young-christians-leave-church/
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Dr. Pate and Dr. Marquez discuss a recent article from Christianity Today, "Don’t Run for the School Board." Should Christians stay out of local politics and just focus on discipleship? What should that even look like? For Dr. Pate's Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
In Matthew 13:47-50, Jesus talks about a coming judgment where the evil and the righteous will be separated and judged. This parable, inadvertently strikes at the heart of our cultural elevation of self-perception and autonomy. Who, then, is really righteous and who is really evil?
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Why does Matthew include a similar parable with a similar explanation from Jesus in Matthew 13:47-40 (see also Matt 13:36-43)? Is it redundant or purposeful? Does repetition mean anything in the Bible? Matthew's repeating of a similar explanation by Jesus is meant to point us toward the importance of the message Jesus was communicating.
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Dr. Pate and Dr. Marquez discuss a recent discussion from the CrossPolitic podcast. An assertion made was that Baptist theology and its individualism is the cause of the modern transgender movement. Is there a real critique to be made on this or was it a careless comment? Join us for a discussion on baptism and the individual. For a response and link to the original discussion visit - https://g3min.org/did-baptist-theology-cause-transgenderism-a-friendly-response-to-crosspolitic/
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
In Matthew 13:44-46 Jesus teaches on the parables of the treasure and pearl of great price. He speaks of the great value of the kingdom of God. Do we value the kingdom this way? Does our practice demonstrate these truths?
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What does Romans 8:28 really teach? Does God really make all things work out for good? What is our good?
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Do Christians have obligations for how to observe the Sabbath? Is Sabbath the same as Sunday? What should we do with Old Testament laws about the Sabbath? Join us for a discussion on Sabbath.
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Are people, biblically, viewed on a spectrum or does Jesus see us only in terms of two categories?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's YOUTUBE visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What is a mark of a true disciple? What distinguishes the disciple from the crowd? Listen in for the answer.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's YOUTUBE visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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A look at Matthew 13:22 shows us people who will claim to be followers of Christ but pursue everything else except his plans for them. These are sometimes referred to as carnal Christians - but this not true Christianity. How might someone get sucked down this road?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's YOUTUBE visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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A look at Matthew 13:20-21 shows us people will fall away from pushback and persecution. It will not be just from a hard life, their persecution will come from holding to the Gospel and a biblical worldview.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's YOUTUBE visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Did the Jonah story really happen? In order to ask that question we need to look at how Jesus understood the story (Matthew 12:38-42)
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
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Hear from Andrew and Ben what they experienced at the SBC annual meeting.
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
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What is happening with church attendance since 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic? Is this a real trend? What are we to make of it?
https://churchanswers.com/blog/five-reasons-your-current-church-attendance-is-the-new-normal/
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Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Do Christians really read the Bible? How important is it for our spiritual growth? How does Jesus deal with the Pharisees' bad theology?
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Does God choose or did I choose him in salvation? Does the Bible teach both?
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Dr. Pate and Dr. Marquez discuss the SCOTUS Roe V Wade leak. Is this a good thing? Should Christians be celebrating the possible end to Roe v. Wade? What is behind the abortion agenda in our country? This and more in part 1.
See our video, "The Bible on Abortion" - https://youtu.be/5EdMI-2_A1M
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Why is it controversial to the world and sometimes in the church that Jesus is the only way to salvation? Is there any other way to be saved outside of Jesus?
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In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Is Jesus talking about coming to him and finding peace in our stress? So often we quote this verse devoid of its context and without reference to what the words meant in their canonical context. What does Jesus really mean when he says to come to him...?
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Is it wrong to subscribe to companies that don't support my values? How do we navigate supporting or frequenting places whose values don't align with ours? We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?
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A look at Ex 12:26 "When your children ask you..." Do you know enough about the Bible to teach others? Do you know the Gospel? Can you tie the stories together?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
Theological Sidebars is moving to a new youtube channel! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQf7ppCnBuWU8CsR0FHBdbA
Why does the world make excuses instead of obeying? What excuses do Christians make for not obeying?
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We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?
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We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=5cc897b76a0e4637
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Have you ever said the "sinner's prayer"? Was it what you were told to say after you came to follow Jesus? What should we think of it? Does it save the person who says it? Is it something we should use in our worship service?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
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For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Can my faith be private? When Jesus talks about us acknowledging him before others, what does he mean? How do we really acknowledge Jesus?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
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Is there precedent for walking down the aisle in church to make a decision? Are altar calls really necessary? What should be part of our worship service?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=5cc897b76a0e4637
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What instruments can we use in a worship service? Can we do a service with no music? no Bible? Where do we go for guidance on what is allowed for in our worship services?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=5cc897b76a0e4637
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What is the relationship of ministry leaders to money? What does Jesus expect of his workers when he says "Freely you received, freely give" (Mt 10:8)? Should ministers be paid?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Why do we even sing in church? Is there a reason for the use of worship songs/music in the church? What does the Bible say about worship music? These answers and more on today's podcast.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
Recommended Listening: Matt Boswell and Matt Papa - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kbRjv0CLhmsj_eZUApJrN2A3NUcUMQplw Keith and Kristyn Getty - https://www.youtube.com/user/KeithAndKristynGetty
Sovereign Grace Worship - https://www.youtube.com/user/SovereignGraceMusic
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Is there still harvest out there? Are people still coming to know Jesus?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Should hymns make a comeback? Was the hymnbook really better than what we have now? Join us as we begin a discussion on worship music in the church.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
Recommended Listening: Matt Boswell and Matt Papa - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kbRjv0CLhmsj_eZUApJrN2A3NUcUMQplw Keith and Kristyn Getty - https://www.youtube.com/user/KeithAndKristynGetty
Sovereign Grace Worship - https://www.youtube.com/user/SovereignGraceMusic
For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Some people will always reject. As you share the Gospel you should expect different responses.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
It is easy to spot the sin of the men who disobey Jesus in this passage. Could it be we do something similar and not know it?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
Rooftop Ministries - https://therooftop.org/
Way of the Master - https://www.livingwaters.com/outreach/way-of-the-master/
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
In Matthew 9:18-26 we are given a view of how to approach Jesus boldly in faith. Do we really pray in faith? Or are we doubting? How can we pray and also make room for God's Will? Join us in today's episode as Dr. Pate takes on this question.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube Channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
In Matthew 9:14-15, the exchange between Jesus and John's disciples is telling of the approach we should take with traditions and preferences in the church.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For Dr. Pate's Youtube Channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Looking at the lyrics to "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" sends Dr. Pate on a rant about Santa and our culture. Those characteristics are reserved for the God of the Bible alone.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What is Advent all about? How can the church mark the Christian season better?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Should Christians celebrate Hanukkah? What is it about? Does it have any relevance to the Church?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
How should a Christian deal with Old Testament laws? Are they for us to follow still? Do we toss them out because they are part of the old covenant? Today's discussion will cover four legitimate ways to deal with Old Testament laws.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Does Jesus have more authority in my life than my boss? He should. (Matt 8:5-9)
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
How do we interpret 1 Corinthians 15:29? What is Paul meaning when he says "baptized for the dead"?
To hear Dr. Marquez's chapel message at Gateway Seminary:
https://youtu.be/bY6_uPzA3bQ
https://youtu.be/2iRk28WXh5I
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
The following is a message from our Sunday Morning, verse-by-verse series through the Gospel of Matthew.
For more information visit us at Royalpalms.org
The following is a message from our Sunday Morning, verse-by-verse series through the Gospel of Matthew.
For more information visit us at Royalpalms.org
Are you really someone who is building your life on Jesus' words or just pretending? This question answered from our look at Matthew 7:24-29.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What does the Bible teach about immigration and borders? Was Jesus really an illegal immigrant?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Don't be afraid to be considered a narrow-minded Christian.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Does "judge not..." mean we never judge others?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Is the practice head coverings relevant for today's church? Was it a cultural symbol from a different era? What does it point towards?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
How worried should I be about what is headed our way?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Are there gender distinctions in the church?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What are things I need to be thinking about as I pray "lead me not into temptation"? What did Jesus mean?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What should parents be thinking about as their kids go back to school? What are your plans to grow spiritually this year?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
A few ramblings on the topic of forgiveness based on Matthew 6:12, 14-15
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What does it mean to pray for our daily bread (Matt 6:11)?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Dr. Marquez and Dr. Pate take on the question of whether or not pastors should be preaching other pastor's sermons.
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What does it mean to honor the name of the Lord? What is Jesus saying when he says, "your name be honored as holy"? Is it more than just praising God in worship?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
When is remarriage permitted? Can anyone remarry after divorce? Join Dr. Ben Pate and Dr. Andrew Marquez in their discussion on this topic today in another OTXNT episode - "Divorce and Remarriage (Part 4)"
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Jesus warns against those who babble and go on in prayer (Matt 6:5-8)? Do you babble in prayer? Why? What is behind that?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What happens when I give anonymously? How is God glorified in that?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Are you a Christian who gives beyond the minimum? What is your plan to be a charitable giver?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
Are we truly open to submitting our opinions and theological positions to Jesus? Is there room for him to correct us and tell us what we are missing, through His word?
Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.
For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org
Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch
What does the Bible's teaching on divorce mean for Christian marriages? Is abuse or abandonment grounds for divorce? Join Dr. Ben Pate and Dr. Andrew Marquez in their discussion on this topic today in another OTXNT episode - "Divorce and Remarriage (Part 3)"
What does the Bible's teaching on divorce mean for Christian marriages? Join Dr. Ben Pate and Dr. Andrew Marquez in their discussion on this topic today in another OTXNT episode - "Divorce and Remarriage (Part 2)"
What does the Bible teach on divorce? Is divorce an option for the Christian? Join Dr. Ben Pate and Dr. Andrew Marquez in their discussion on this topic today in another OTXNT episode - "Divorce and Remarriage (Part 1)"
Are all sins equal in God's eyes? Are there degrees or levels of sin? Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate discuss this question on today's episode.