Have You Not Read?: Recent Episodes
Sunnyside Baptist Church
“Have You Not Read?” is a podcast that seeks to answer your questions, on literally any subject, by shining the light of God’s Word on them. Pastor Michael is joined by a rotating line-up of guest hosts to tackle questions about theology, culture, current events and more. Our thesis is that Scripture is sufficient to give us the truthful answers to all of life’s questions. The Bible is a cogent and coherent whole that presents the only valid lens through which all of reality can and must be understood. If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the following link: https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/
Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon for this final episode of Season 3. For today's episode, they are sitting in roundtable fashion to discussion some of their own personal questions:
1) How do we help Jehovah's Witnesses understand the deity of Christ?
2) What are some things that could make us anxious, that we should be giving to the Lord?
3) What are our long-term goals?
Media Recommendations:
Durable Trades - book by Rory Groves
Ploductivity - book by Dougas Wilson
Wordsmithy - book by Douglas Wilson
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they attempt to bring clarity to a potentially confusing topic: speaking in tongues. What is it according to the Scriptures? Should we be doing it as part of our spiritual disciplines? If we aren't, should we desire to do it?
Media Recommendations:
Strange Fire - book by John MacArthur
Strange Fire Conference - conference critiquing the modern charismatic movement
Counterfeit Revival - book by Hank Hanegraaff
The Case for Christian Nationalism - book by Stephen Wolfe
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they discuss a listener question about God's promises to Israel: What land is Genesis 15:18 referring to? Does the land between the Nile and Euphrates rivers belong to Israel today? How do we interpret passages like these through the lens of Christ?
Media Recommendations:
According to Plan - book by Graeme Goldsworthy
Walking with Jesus through His Word - book by Dennis Johnson
Him We Proclaim - book by Dennis Johnson
The Big Picture Bible Story Bible - book by David R. Helm
Silence & Starsong - online short story magazine
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they consider what the Bible has to say about what happens to babies and mentally disabled people when they die. If a person dies without ever having the cognitive ability to profess faith in Christ, is that person therefore innocent before God? Or are they simply forgiven according to God's vast mercy? Is there some kind of age of accountability?
Media Recommendations:
ChatGPT 4 - software AI resource
Is Capitalism Bad for the Environment - pamphlet by E. Calvin Beisner
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they return to listener-submitted questions. Today's questions are:
"What should a Christian home look like during the week?" Is there a particular structure or routine we should be striving for? What is the focus and goal of the Christian home?
"As a dating couple, what activities can we partake in to refocus us on God as life gets busy?"
Media Recommendations:
Proof as Moral Obligation - book by Douglas Wilson
The Wingfeather Saga - book seris by Andrew Peterson
Shakespeare the Christian - series by Ralph Allen Smith
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for Part 3 of their interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life (www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org). In this episode they discuss abortion legislation in America. Is the abolitionist movement gaining or losing ground?
Media Recommendations:
Overcoming the Dark Side of the Pro-life Movement - book by John S. Michener
Reasons to Believe - organization by Dr. Hugh Ross
Hope Pregnancy Center - unplanned pregnancy services
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for Part 3 of their interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life (www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org). In this episode they discuss what kinds of opposition John has encountered in his abolition work.
Media Recommendations:
Resistance to Tyrants - book by Gordan E. Runyan
The Theology of Christian Resistance - book by Gary North
The Tactics of Christian Resistance - book by Gary North
Overcoming the Dark Side of the Pro-Life Movement - book by John S. Michener
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates - book by Matthew J. Trewhella
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for Part 2 of their interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life (www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org). In this episode they discuss what the word of God has to say about abortion. How does the bible inform our apologetics on this very important issue?
Media Recommendations:
The Magdeburg Confession - document translated by Dr. Matthew Colvin
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate - book by Matthew Trewhella
End Abortion Now - website with Christian resources to help end abortion
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they host a multi-episode interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life (www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org). John's desire is to see the destruction of the image of God through abortion put to an end in Oklahoma, the nation, and indeed the whole world.
Media Recommendations:
The Case for Life - book by Scott Klusendorf
God and Government - book by Gary Demar
The Mission of God - book by Joseph Boot
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Join Michael and Chris as they consider whether women who abort their babies should be punished as murderers. Oklahoma Senate Bill 1729, an abolitionist bill recently introduced in the state Senate in February 2024, would amend state law to effectively remove abortion exceptions from our homicide law. Oklahoma has outlawed surgical abortion, but the chemical abortion industry is still very active here, and abolitionists are seeking to close that loop-hole. How should we as Christians interact with the God-ordained State with respect to issues like this one?
Media Recommendations:
Our Own Hymn Book - hymnal compiled by Charles Spurgeon
Slaying Leviathan - book by Glenn Sunshine
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Join Michael and Chris as they seek to answer a couple of questions from the Light of God's Word:
1) How does the Reformed view explain evil? How should we explain this in light of God's sovereignty?
2) Is prison a biblical concept?
Media Recommendations:
Reformed Dogmatics - systematic theology by Herman Bavinck
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the fourth episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries (https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo). God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode focuses on the effectiveness of gospel-centered, biblically-based ministry to those trapped in sexual sin.
Media Recommendations:
Monsters from the Id - book by E. Michael Jones
After the Ball - book by Marshall Kirk, Hunter Madsen
Freedom Realized - book by Stephen Black
Dangerous Affirmation - book by M. D. Perkins
In His Image - movie by the American Family Association
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the third episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries (https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo). God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode focuses on the opposition that Stephen has faced in his ministry.
Media Recommendations:
The Bible and Homosexual Practice - book by Robert A. J. Gagnon
Ride Sally Ride - novel by Douglas Wilson
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the second episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries (https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo). God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode highlights the importance of Scripture as the foundation for any ministry seeking to set people free from sin.
Media Recommendations:
Wired for Intimacy - William M. Struthers
The Grace of Shame - Tim Bayly, Joseph Bayly, Jürgen von Hagen
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Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they host a multi-episode interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries (https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo). God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion.
Media Recommendations:
Freedom Realized - book by Stephen Black
Dangerous Affirmation: The Threat of Gay Christianity - book by M. D. Perkins
In His Image - documentary by American Family Studios
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Join Michael, David and Dillon as they tackle a listener's questions: Is anyone who is not Calvinist a false teacher? And what advice would you have for a new Calvinist entering into a leadership role at a non-Calvinistic church?
Media Recommendations:
Willing to Believe - book by R. C. Sproul
Drawn by the Father - book by Jame R. White
White Horse King - Benjamin Merkle
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Join Michael, David and Dillon as they discuss a topic that ought to be a primary concern of every parent: disciplining their children. For the Christian parent, particularly, we desire to discipline our children in a manner that honors the Lord and benefits the child. What does the Bible have to say about this topic? We are familiar with the phrase "spare the rod, spoil the child", derived from Proverbs 13:24. That sounds somewhat abusive and unloving. How should we understand this verse?
Media Recommendations:
The Christian Family - book by Herman Bavinck
By What Standard?: God's World... God's Rules - book by Jared Longshore
Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns: How Pop Culture Rewrote the Hymnal - book by T. David Gordon
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Join Michael, David and Chris as they consider:
1) The meaning of Isaiah 65:20. Does this refer to the millennial kingdom?
2) The importance of a historical interpretation of Genesis. Is this a primary Christian doctrine, or is there room for a variety of beliefs?
Media Recommendations:
The Church in History - book by B. K. Kuiper
Enjoy some paintings by Albert Bierstadt
Theonomy: A Reformed Baptist Assessment - article Sam Waldron
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Join Michael and Chris as they talk about the biblical definition of Heaven. What is it? Is it an actual place? How should we think about Heaven and our relationship to it?
Media Recommendations:
Is There a Meaning in This Text? - book by Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Blimey Cow - Youtube channel and podcast
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Join Michael and Chris as they consider the historicity of the first book of the Bible. The creation account is particularly called into question by modern theologians in favor of more "scientific" explanations. Is Genesis history or myth? How concerned should I be if my pastor teaches that part or all of Genesis is not historical?
Media Recommendations:
The Quest for the Historical Adam - book by William Vandoodewaard
Black and Tan - book by Douglas Wilson
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Join Michael and Chris as they address a handful of Bible questions submitted by our listeners:
After declaring that there is no other god but the God of Israel, was Naaman trying to continue his idolatry when asking for future forgiveness for bowing down in the temple of Rimmon in 2 Kings 5?
How should we understand theophanies in the Old Testament?
Why was David's census of the people such a great sin?
Did God change His mind in His conversation with Moses in Numbers 14?
Media Recommendations:
One-to-One Bible Reading - book by David Helm
Starlight and Time - book by Dr. Russell Humphrey
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Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they consider how to deal with shake-ups in life. Living in a world marred by sin, our lives are often affected by, or even built upon, fragile and shakable foundations. What do we do when those foundations shift and move (e.g. economic hardship, loss of job, etc.), and how do we guide our families through such shake-ups?
Media Recommendations:
Pierced for Our Transgressions - book by Steve Jeffery, Michael Ovey, Andrew Sach
Family Shepherds - book by Voddie Baucham Jr.
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Join Michael, David and Chris as they wrap up and summarize their discussion about how we, as Christians, should think about Israel, particularly in light of the current Palestinian conflict. Are the Jews the chosen people of God? What right does ethnic Israel have to the land? Do they have a right to defend themselves from attack? Should we help Israel defend themselves?
Media Recommendations:
Competent to Counsel - book by Jay E. Adams
Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce - book by John Piper
What is New Covenant Theology? An Introduction - book by A. Blake White
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew, David and Dillon as they talk about a very important topic: discipleship. How do we disciple other believers? Should we wait for someone to ask us specifically to disciple them? How can we prepare for such opportunities?
Media Recommendations:
The God Who Is There, Escape from Reason, & He Is There and He Is Not Silent - trilogy by Francis Schaeffer
Raising Trouble - video series with Toby Sumpter
Millionaire Next Door - book by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they work through a handful of questions rapid-fire:
What does it mean to be apart of Christ's royal priesthood, under His headship as High Priest? How does that reality affect our daily lives?
How does someone know when they're ready to be a pastor? How important is it to attend seminary and acquire a degree?
Why does the Bible record the same historical events multiple times?
Why did Jesus weep in John 11:35?
Why is Hebrews a part of the canon of Scripture?
Media Recommendations:
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment - book by Jeremiah Burroughs
Collision - documentary about debate between Douglas Wilson and Christopher Hitchens
The Haunted Cosmos - podcast by Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé
The Household and the War for the Cosmos - book by C.R. Wiley
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Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel. This time they consider whether Christians should soon expect the Rapture when we see warring like this in Israel.
Media Recommendations:
The Olivet Discourse Made Easy - book by Kenneth L. Gentry
The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates - book by Matthew J. Trewhella
Useful Directions for Reading and Searching the Scriptures - thoughts by Thomas Boston
Epistle to the Philippians - letter by Polycarp
Consider your specialization in a market economy - wise words from Dillon
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Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel. Specifically, they will be looking at how God's promises to Israel get fulfilled, and how the answer to that question affects our response to these current events.
Media Recommendations:
Saved by Grace - book by Herman Bavinck
A Theocratic Critique of Theonomy - podcast by James Jordan
Why I Am Still a Baptist - article by Robert Gonzales Jr.
Poetry by Rudyard Kipling
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Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel. Specifically, they will be looking at how God's promises to Abraham get fulfilled, and how the answer to that question affects our response to these current events.
Media Recommendations:
The Rise & Fall of Dispensationalism - book by Daniel G. Hummel
Abraham's Four Seeds - book by John G. Reisinger
Don't Quill the Messenger - podcast by Steven Sabel
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Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel. How does the Bible shape our response to these current events?
Media Recommendations:
Cross to Crown Ministries - Youtube channel
Not Just a Soup Kitchen - book by Dr. David S. Apple
In My Place Condemned He Stood - book by J. I. Packer & Mark Dever
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Welcome back, it's Season 3! We took a long summer break, but it's time to get back into the swing of things, attempting to apply God's Word to all of life to the glory of Christ our King.
Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they wrestle with a very serious topic: suicide. What does the Bible have to say about it? How can be help those with suicidal thoughts to turn away from themselves and toward the Giver of Life?
Media Recommendations:
Spurgeon On the Christian Life: Alive in Christ - book by Michael Reeves
Lectures on Modernity: French Revolution - lecture by George Grant
Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ - book by Schreiner and Wright
Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life - book by Kevin DeYoung
Thoughts for Young Men - book by J.C. Ryle
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Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider whether Christians can or should attend religious celebrations hosted by friends of a different faith, in this case, a bar mitzvah hosted by Messianic Jews. Does attending such an event mean automatic endorsement of their beliefs? How do you navigate the various matters of conscience in this situation?
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Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they ponder a concern that may sound odd to modern Western ears: "Are head coverings relevant today, or are they culturally specific to Corinth?" How are we to understand the context of 1 Corinthians 11 and make the proper connections to Christ?
Chapel Library - ministry of Mount Zion Bible Church
The Message of Isaiah - commentary by Barry G. Webb
Conscience: What Is It, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ - book by Andrew David Naselli & J.D. Crowley
How to Think About the Economy: A Primer - book by Per L. Bylund
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Join Andrew, David and Michael as they follow-up on a previous question about a pastor having too much power in a local congregation: "What about when too much power is concentrated in the deacons' position?" Where does authority properly lie in the church?
Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible - book by Stephen G. Dempster
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire - audiobook by Timothy Zahn
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Join Andrew, David and Michael as they tackle a handful of questions:
- What book of the bible should a new Christian start with?
- Should followers of Christ fast?
- Is tithing a matter of the heart or a command from God?
The God Who Become Human: A Biblical Theology of Incarnation - book by Graham Cole
Slave - book by John MacArthur
The Good Fight Radio Show - podcast hosted by Chad Davidson & Joe Schimmel
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Join Andrew, David and Michael as they talk about complementarian versus egalitarian views in the church, patriarchy, and how Christian husbands should relate to their wives. Specifically, should Christian husbands compare themselves to Jesus when He is described as more glorious than the Bride in Revelation 19? Isn't that an arrogant position for followers of Christ to take?
What is New Covenant Theology? An Introduction - book by Blake White
A Way to Pray - book by Matthew Henry
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Join Andrew, David and Chris as they consider how to minister to someone who struggles with doubt in their Christian walk. Can true Christians experience doubts about their faith, the faithfulness of God, the veracity of the Scriptures? What do we do when we are in the midst of such doubts ourselves, and how do we minister to a friend or loved one who is suffering under such confusion?
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Join Andrew, David and Chris as they discuss biblical church polity, particularly in light of how many Baptist churches tend to concentrate power and authority into a single, personality-driven senior pastorate. How do you guard against pastors becoming abusive when there are no checks and balances? Is a deacon-led church following a biblical model, or should churches also have elders?
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Join Michael, David and Dillon as they consider what role creeds and confessions should play in the modern church? It is clear that Scripture is the final standard by which we are to evaluate truth, so what is the right place for these extra-biblical doctrinal statements that have been passed down through the ages?
The Majority Text of the Greek New Testament - Book by Guiseppe Guarino
Cultish - podcast produced by Apologia Studios
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Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they take up the question of how to counsel a man who has become a Christian but brings along the baggage of polygamous relationships, for example converting from an Islamic or Mormon context? Should he divorce all but the first wife? We see polygamy practiced in the Old Testament. Why do we say it is wrong now?
Exegetical Fallacies - Book by D. A. Carson
The Huguenot Garden - Book by Douglas M. Jones III
The Christian Classics Ethereal Library - Christian resource website
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Join Michael and Andrew as they ponder another listener's question: "How can a Christian defend his faith rightly?" What does Christ, our Lord and Master, have to say about how His followers should respond when they enter into conflict over theological ideas and the truth of the Scriptures, either with those inside the church or those outside the church?
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Join Michael and Andrew as they consider the role of "prophetesses" in the Bible, particularly in light of Paul's instruction that he does not allow a woman to have authority over a man in the church due to the order God imposed at creation. Did God raise up prophetesses to simply highlight His people's sinfulness in the Old Covenant, or should this function be seen as normative today in Christ's church (e.g. female pastors)?
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Join Michael, Andrew and Chris as they ponder a very important question: "Can a Christian lose their salvation?" Can we have assurance that Christ's redeeming grace is sufficient to save and keep His own until the end, or should we be constantly concerned that our personal holiness is unable to maintain God's favor?
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Join Michael and Chris as they consider the historic understanding of the "three uses of the law." Particularly, how was this teaching fleshed out in the Reformation and what is its relevance today, if any?
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Join Michael and Chris as they wrestle with the biblical concept of the Kingdom of God. Can the Kingdom of God be here now if Jesus is currently in heaven? Does the initiation of the Kingdom require the earthly reign of the risen Christ?
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Join Michael and Chris as they discuss the difference between Christians adopting the world's version of "niceness" and Christians standing on God's word and operating with Christ-like love and kindness, which carefully confronts sin for the good of the sinner and the glory of God.
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they consider the various tactics employed in modern-day counseling, even so-called Christian counseling. How do we respond when Christian counselors rely upon the tools of psychology rather than the Word of God? For example, is it okay for Christians to undergo hypnosis to get to the root of their problems?
"The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righteousness" - book by Jerry Bridges & Bob Bevington
"Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace" - book by Sarah Mackenzie
"A Display of God's Glory" - booklet by Mark Dever
"Grieving: Your Path Back to Peace" - book by James R. White
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look at Proverbs 13:24 and Ephesians 6:4. Does the "rod" referred to in Proverbs equate disciplining your children to spanking? What does it mean to bring up your children in the training and admonition of the Lord?
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Join Michael, Chris and Andrew as they deal with two related questions: "What is my role in sanctification? To sin less and less?" and "How do we deal with guilt over sin?" These questions get down to the heart of what it means to walk with Christ daily.
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Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they tackle a question that is near and dear to our hearts at Sunnyside: "How do you raise your children in today's insanity?" Higher education has long been a bastion of progressive lockstep, activist indoctrination, pluralistic philosophy, and anti-Christian values. Those principles have been trickling down into the halls of lower education, both public and private, for decades. The product of this icky, sticky mess is now flagrantly on display in the culture at large. But there is nothing new under the sun. The Christian parents' call in every generation is to train our children to pursue God whole-heartedly, unfazed by whatever brand of in-your-face debauchery is being peddled by the world at a particular moment in history.
"Kingdom Through Covenant" - book by Peter Gentry & Stephen Wellum (see also "God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants")
"In the House of Tom Bombadil" - book by C. R. Wiley
"How Should We Develop Biblical Friendship" - book by Joel Beeke & Michael Haykin (from the Biblical Godliness series)
Find some background music and dance with your kids - suggestion from Dillon :)
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Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look to understand and clarify the concept of "Two Kingdom" theology. What is it exactly? Is it related to the theological concept of the visible/invisible church?
"Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God" - book by Brian S. Rosner
"Dominion Theology: Blessing or Curse?" - book by H. Wayne House & Thomas Ice
Udemy, Coursera - online instructional video resources
"The Human Action Podcast" - podcast by Mises Institute
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Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a follow-up question to our "Legitimate Baptizer" episode. The bible teaches us that Jesus Christ has established a hierarchy of authority within His church. What are appropriate, biblical roles for women in the life of the church community?
"If One Uses It Lawfully" - book by Matthew E. Ferris
"One Greater Than Moses: A History of New Covenant Theology" - book by Heather A. Kendall
Biblehub.com - website resource
"The Winter's Tale" - play by WilliamShakespeare (read in light of Psalm 2)
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Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider an interesting question: "Should Christians enter into prayer with people who worship a false Jesus?" This question can be extended to other practical situations of an ecumenical nature.
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Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they field an audience question regarding one of Pastor Michael's sermons where he claimed, "In the New Covenant, Jesus is all the 'Jewishness' you will ever need." What does that mean? How do the Old Covenant promises get translated through, or absorbed by, Christ?
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Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as contemplate the differences between a pro-life incrementalist position and an abolitionist position. How important is this issue to God and therefore to the Christian? Can abolitionists rejoice in incremental victories over the evil of abortion or is abolition an all-or-nothing stance?
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Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they take up a question about the place of profanity in the life of the christian. Some in the church today push the boundaries of language in an attempt to be more culturally engaging. Are those who abstain from such language simply being prudish? What is God's purpose for our words?
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Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they answer a listener's question concerning an important doctrinal issue: election. Who is meant when Peter says that God is "not willing that any should perish" in 2 Peter 3:9? Is he speaking of everyone indiscriminately or of the elect in particular?
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Join Michael, Dillon, Kyle, and Chris Geisler as they ponder whether it is important to God who administers baptism. Does the Bible have something to say about women performing the role of baptizer? For example, can women legitimately baptize other women?
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Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they answer another question from our listeners: "Should Christians be involved in military combat?" Doesn't the Bible teach that we should strive for peace with all people? How can you love your enemy when you are shooting at him? Do we have a right to self-defense on a national and/or personal level?
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Season 2 is here! Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they consider a question spawned by our culture's obsession with "self". Specifically, should Christians "forgive themselves"?
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Season 2 is here! Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon once again as they kick off the season with an extremely important and widely misunderstood topic, even in Christian circles: Divorce. Are there any situations where dissolving the marital relationship is a valid, biblical option? How about in the context of an abusive home? Is remarriage after divorce sanctioned by God?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Reformed Dogmatics" - book by Herman Bavinck
"The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians" - book by Pope Clement I
Create your own content - e.g. write a poem!
Join Dillon, Michael and David as they unpack a specific verse, 2 Corinthians 3:18. There are a variety of metaphors that can be confusing to modern readers. What does "unveiled face" mean? How is it that we behold the glory of the Lord "as in a mirror?" What's the meaning of being transformed "from glory to glory?"
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"The Rise and Fall of the Gospel Coalition" - podcast documentary by AD Robles (Episode 1)
"The Wolf Street Report" - podcast by Wolf Richter
"Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare" - biography by Stephen Greenblatt
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they answer a very personal question, "How do each of you categorize yourselves theologically?"
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Essays on Religion, Science, and Society" - book by Herman Bavinck
"NewPipe" - lightweight YouTube client for Android
"PictureThis" - app for identifying plants
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they ponder the whether theonomy is a biblical concept. How should the Christian relate to the Old Testament Law? Has the Law been abrogated, or is it still binding upon the follower of Christ, either in part or in whole, and in what way?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Christ in All the Scriptures" - podcast by Dr. Edmund Clowney
"Baptist Covenant Theology" - conference video series by Founders Ministries
"NET Bible" - physical book and online resource
"Shakespeare the Puritan" - audio book by Douglas Wilson (on Canon+)
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they pause from answering listener questions to celebrate the overturn of Roe v. Wade and turn to the bible to examine the topic of abortion.
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Monsters from the Id: The Rise of Horror in Fiction and Film" - book by E. Michael Jones
"What Is a Woman" - documentary by Matt Walsh
"Trinity Foundation Radio" - podcast by The Trinity Foundation
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they think carefully about how to avoid temptation. Answering this question is foundational for any Christian seeking to honor their Lord and Savior in their day-to-day life. What practical steps can we take to minimize our exposure to and the impact of the various temptations that are common to mankind? How do we handle internal temptations as opposed to external temptations?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Christ Alone: The Uniqueness of Christ as Savior" - book by Stephen Wellum
"Canon Plus" - app/website by Canon Press
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they consider whether it is "okay" to drink wine. Many Christians consider drinking alcohol in any form to be sinful, but is that what the Bible says? And if we are allowed to drink wine, how do we stay within the biblical bounds that God has set forth for such activities?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Created in God's Image" - book by Anthony A. Hoekema
"Monergism.com" - website resource
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" - book by Robert Cialdini
"The Hollow Crown" - BBC television series
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they react to the accusation of being judgmental and displaying a lack of love toward people who have differing beliefs. This opens the door to the important discussion of how rendering right judgment is related to loving others properly. Is it loving to leave others ignorant of their rebellion against the God to whom they must give an account?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Ashamed of the Gospel (3rd Edition): When the Church Becomes Like the World" - book by John MacArthur
"To Follow the Lambe Wheresoever He Goeth" - book by Ian Birch
"The Link Between Pornography, Sex Trafficking, and Abortion" - article by Family Research Center, Issues analysis, Nov 2017
"Bright Hearth" - Brian Sauvé
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they work through a timely question concerning the relationship between faith and defending ourselves. Is carrying a weapon for self defense an indication of unbelief? Does the Bible allow for the Christian to protect themselves and others from potential harm through the use of force?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Paradise Restored: A Biblical Theology of Dominion" - book by David Chilton
"Nutrition and Physical Degeneration" - book by Weston A. Price
Join Dillon, Michael and Jonathan Dirrim as they contemplate what role secular music should play in the Christian's life, if any. Is this simply a matter of Christian liberty?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"The Consequences of Ideas" - teaching series by R. C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries)
"Art and the Bible" - book by Francis Schaeffer
Join Dillon, Michael and Jonathan Dirrim as they ponder what the content of our song writing should look like. Can we write songs that are not overtly God-centered? Is it wrong to create songs (or by the same token, art in general) about the Reformers, for example?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Pundit's Folly: Chronicles of an Empty Life" - book by Sinclair Furguson
"Laughing Shall I Die: Lives and Deaths of the Great Vikings" - book by Tom Shippey
Join Dillon, Michael and Jonathan Dirrim as they discuss the rightful place of music in the corporate worship of God's people. This is an important question mainly because God cares about the way He is worshiped, but also because many a Christian church has split due to conflicting worship style preferences. What styles of worship are allowed in the Scriptures? Instruments or no instruments? Are some styles offensive to God?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Southern Baptist Sermons on Sovereignty and Responsibility" - book by Thomas J. Nettles
"Victory in Jesus: The Bright Hope of Postmillennialism" - book by Greg Bahnsen
"Calvin on Prayer" - book published by Chapel Library
"Spurgeon on Prayer" - book by Charles H. Spurgeon
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they consider whether there are still apostles and prophets in today's church. This is an important question in a day and age when many in the church (in the broad sense) are claiming these titles and authority for themselves.
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"By His Grace and for His Glory" - book by Thomas J. Nettles
"Durable Trades" - book by Rory Groves
"A Soil Owner's Manual" - book by Jon Stika
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they pick up the topic of demons. Some people, including some Christians, have an unhealthy obsession with demons, and our culture reflects that fact through a wide variety of depictions of these evil beings in books, movies, and other media. But how should we understand a person's claim to have had a real life encounter with a demon? The Bible tells us they are real creatures, but how does it describe their interaction with our world?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Spurgeon V. Hyper-Calvinism - The Battle for Gospel Preaching" - book by Iain Murray
"Bible Hub (https://biblehub.com/)" - website for bible study
"Even Dragons Shall Him Praise" - music album by Brian Sauvé
Join Dillon, Michael and Andrew as they delve into the depths of a simple yet profound question: What is the Trinity? When considering the nature and being of God, there is a tendency to impose limitations upon God that are born out of human logic or our finite experience of reality, rather than humbly submitting to way God has revealed Himself in Scripture. What is the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Is God one or is He three?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure" - book by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
"Christianity and Liberalism" - book by J. Gresham Machen
"Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder" - book by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
"Human Action" - book by Ludwig von Mises
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they field a couple of questions: Is it Adam and Eve's fault that we have sin? Also, how did the Levitical priests keep up with the required sacrifices while wandering in the wilderness?
Dispensationalism (Part 4). Our hosts wrap up their attempt to help our audience better understand Dispensationalism as a system of theology. They'll talk definitions, important figures, historic context, and the good and the bad of the underlying intentions and hermeneutics.
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Christian Worldview" - book by Herman Bavinck
"Simply Put" - podcast by Ligonier Ministries
"The Household and the War for the Cosmos" - book by C. R. Wiley
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they deal with the hermeneutic of unbelieving skepticism that begins with the presupposition that the bible is not and cannot possibly be true. What about all those fantastical stories in the bible? Don't we know better now? Hasn't science explained all that away?
Dispensationalism (Part 3). Our hosts are resuming their attempt to help our audience better understand Dispensationalism as a system of theology. They'll talk definitions, important figures, historic context, and the good and the bad of the underlying intentions and hermeneutics.
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes" - book by Peter Schiff
"Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation" - book by Edward Chancellor
"Gashmu Saith It: How to Build Christian Communities that Save the World" - book by Douglas Wilson
Join Andrew, Michael and Kyle Smith as they discuss the unforgivable sin (Matthew 12:31, 32; Luke 12:10). What is this crime specifically? Why is it different from other kinds of sin?
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"The Gog and Magog End-Time Alliance" - book by Gary DeMar
"The Heresy of Orthodoxy" - book by Andreas Köstenberger & Michael J. Kruger
"The Gary DeMar Podcast" - podcast hosted by Gary DeMar
"Sustained Pray for Sustained Revival" - booklet by Gary North
Join Andrew, Michael and newcomer Kyle Smith as they unpack the nature of a 2nd commandment violation (2CV) and specifically whether or not depictions of Jesus constitute a 2CV. Should Sunday school children be allowed to color pictures of Jesus? How does Christ's humanity and deity affect how we think about this issue?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"For the Kingdom of God" - book by Joseph Boot
"Against the Gods" - book by John Currid
"According to Plan" - book by Graeme Goldsworthy
"The Temple" - book by George Herbert
Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they consider a question concerning tattoos and interracial marriage in the New Covenant, which opens up the broader topic of the relationship of the Old Covenant law to the New Covenant believer in general. Are we under the rules and regulations of the Mosaic law as followers of Christ? Is it true that the Old Testament forbade interracial marriage?
Dispensationalism (Part 2). As a bonus, our hosts are embarking on a quest over the next few episodes to help our audience better understand Dispensationalism as a system of theology. They'll talk definitions, important figures, historic context, and the good and the bad of the underlying intentions and hermeneutics.
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/
You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"Holman Bible Atlas" - reference book by Thomas V. Brisco, et. al.
"The Return of the King (Lord of the Rings, Part 3)" - book by J. R. R. Tolkien
"The Intelligent Investor" - book by Benjamin Graham
"Stories are Soul Food" - podcast by N. D. Wilson and Brian Kohl
Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew sit down at the table again to answer another listener's question: "Are my thoughts my own, or do they originate with either God or the devil?" Are we mere automatons or do we exercise our own will? This question gets at the heart of our moral responsibility before a holy God.
Dispensationalism (Part 1). As a bonus, our hosts are embarking on a quest over the next few episodes to help our audience better understand Dispensationalism as a system of theology. They'll talk definitions, important figures, historic context, and the good and the bad of the underlying intentions and hermeneutics.
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/
Join us for this new mid-week sub-segment of HYNR.
You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries. Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild." Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:
"According to Plan" - book by Graeme Goldsworthy
"Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth" - book by C. I. Scofield
"Animal Farm" - book by George Orwell
"My Man Jeeves" - short story collection by George Newnes
Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew discuss how to work through passages in the Old Testament that are replete with the moral failings of God's people. The particular passage under investigation concerns Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38), an immoral relationship through which the Messiah ultimately entered the world. What is the point of recording this great wickedness? How do stories like these benefit us today?
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Join Dillon, Michael, David and Andrew as they consider a difficult passage of Scripture (2 Corinthians 12:2-4), where the apostle Paul describes one who was caught up into the third heaven. Is it critical to know who this man is or what "third heaven" means? How does a passage like this pertain to us as Christians today?
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Dillon, Michael, and Andrew tackle the doctrine of Hell, what the Bible says about dinosaurs, and raising children in the fear of the Lord. Is Hell a real place? Why don't we hear much about this doctrine anymore? Does the Bible mention the existence of dinosaurs? Should we allow our children to be educated by a pagan State?
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Dillon, Michael, and Andrew deal with the important questions of the nature of biblical forgiveness and the problem of seemingly senseless suffering. What does biblical forgiveness look like practically? Does it require offending party's repentance, or do we just freely forgive even if it is not asked for? How should the Christian respond to personal suffering when it seems to make no sense?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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Dillon, Michael, Andrew and David discuss the nature of Christ's kingdom and reign as well as why poetry is used in the bible. Is Jesus reigning as King now or does He have to come back to begin His reign? Do the poetic passages in the bible carry the same weight as the more concrete, didactic passages?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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Dillon, Michael, Andrew and David talk about the value and the pitfalls of Christian debate, infant baptism versus believer's baptism, and how to tell if a child is ready to be baptized. Is there value in Christians from different theological backgrounds publicly debating issues like baptism? If a person is baptized as an infant and then comes to faith later in life, should they be baptized again as a believer? Should certain requirements be met before a child can be baptized?
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Dillon, Michael and David discuss the difference between knowing doctrine for yourself versus parroting the views of your pastor and the relationship between "the law of Christ" and being under grace. Are we simply regurgitating doctrinal soundbites from gravitational personalities or being good Bereans? Are law and grace compatible, and how do they relate to one another on this side of the cross?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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David Casson joins Dillon and Michael to discuss how to answer the claim that the Bible should not be followed because it is internally inconsistent, the use of circular reasoning in proving any ultimate authority, and dealing with arrogant Christians. Does the Bible tell Christians to love their neighbors, but then turn around and tell them to hate or even kill certain other kinds of people? Isn't it a problem that you can't use the scientific method to prove that the Bible is true? How do you deal with arrogant Reformed people and not become like them ourselves?
If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:
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This week Dillon, Michael and Andrew discuss dispensationalism, premillennialism, apologetics and ethnic diversity. If you spiritualize the Old Testament passages concerning the new temple, doesn't that make you a theological liberal? Was the early church premillennial in its eschatology? What do you do when a Mormon or Jehovah's Witness shows up on your doorstep? Should we strive for ethnic diversity in our churches?
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Get acquainted with our hosts, Dillon Hamilton, Michael Dirrim and Andrew Hudson, as they discuss the heart behind good and bad questions, the difference between Bible translations, and what is the nature and timing of the Rapture.
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https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/