Theopologetics

Episode 84: When You Believe

theopologetics — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:01:41 +0000

Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including second round of cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A; listen to episode 83, “God Bless the Child,” for part 1’s opening statements, rebuttals and first round of cross-examination.

Music

Celtic Woman, When You Believe from the album, Songs From the Heart, 2010

Promoted Resources

Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner.
- Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck
- EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Episode 83: God Bless the Child

theopologetics — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:19:03 +0000

Debate topic: “Infants are not the proper subjects of the ordinance of baptism.” Jamin Hübner, founder of www.RealApologetics.org and author of The Portable Presuppositionalist, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements, rebuttals and first round of cross-examination; listen to episode 84, “When You Believe,” for part 2’s second round of cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A.

Music

Blood, Sweat & Tears, God Bless the Child from the album, What Goes Up: Best of Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1995

Promoted Resources

Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner.
- Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck
- EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Episode 82: Tradition

theopologetics — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:31:11 +0000

Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. Moderated by Chris Date. This episode contains part two of the debate, including cross-examination, closing statements and listener Q&A; listen to episode 81, “Sola Scriptura,” for part one’s opening arguments and rebuttals.

Music

Various artists, Tradition, from the 1971 motion picture soundtrack to Fiddler on the Roof, 1971

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
The Institute for Religious Research, of which Rob Bowman is Director of Research
- Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, by Rob Bowman
The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck
- EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Episode 81: Sola Scriptura

theopologetics — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:35:08 +0000

Debate topic: “Affirming Sola Scriptura: Scripture is the only infallible rule of doctrine and practice for Christians today.” Rob Bowman, Director of Research at The Institute for Religious Research, affirms. Eastern Orthodox Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck, editor of The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, denies. Moderated by Chris Date. This episode contains part one of the debate, including opening arguments and rebuttals; listen to episode 82, “Tradition,” for part two’s cross-examination, closing arguments and listener Q&A.

Music

FLAME, Sola Scriptura, from the album Rewind, 2005

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
The Institute for Religious Research, of which Rob Bowman is Director of Research
- Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ, by Rob Bowman
The Eastern / Greek Orthodox New Testament, by Rev. Pr. Laurent Cleenewerck
- EUCLID and Humboldt State University, where Rev. Cleenewerck is amongst the faculty

Episode 80: The Unbelievable Truth

theopologetics — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:10:45 +0000

Commentary on my recent appearance on Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley, in which I debated the nature of eternal punishment with traditionalist Steve Jeffery. Also, my responses to feedback Justin received in the wake of our discussion.

Music

Treading Lemmings, The Unbelievable Truth from the album, Cliff Notes, 2010

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free
Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
- My recent appearance on Unbelievable? via online streaming, or download

Episode 79: Under The Microscope

theopologetics — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:45:22 +0000

Dr. Georgia Purdom, molecular geneticist and research scientist with Answers in Genesis, joins me to discuss creation, evolution and the age of the earth.

Music

Karate High School, Under The Microscope from the album, Invaders, 2009

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
- My recent appearance on Unbelievable? via online streaming, or download
Answers in Genesis, “reclaiming the foundations of our faith…from the very first verse”
- Dr. Georgia Purdom’s bio, with links to her blog, products and articles
- The Code of Life, Dr. Purdom’s DVD on genetics and evolution
- The NEW Answers Book (Bundle), giving substantive answers to big questions for the Christian life

Episode 78: Apocalypse Unsealed

theopologetics — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:58:24 +0000

Dr. Kenneth Gentry joins me to discuss preterism and the book of Revelation.

Music

Valkyrie, Apocalypse Unsealed, from the Man Of Two Visions album, 2010

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
www.KennethGentry.com, Dr. Gentry’s home on the web.
- Book of Revelation Made Easy, the first book Dr. Gentry recommends for those curious of preterism and Revelation
- Navigation the Book of Revelation, the first book produced from Dr. Gentry’s Revelation Commentary Project’s research.
- Four Views on the Book of Revelation, in which Dr. Gentry represents preterism’s view of Revelation alongside proponents of the other views
- Before Jerusalem Fell, Dr. Genry’s book defending an early date for the writing of the book of Revelation.
GoodBirth Ministries, the ministry Dr. Gentry “established in order to expound, apply, advance, and defend conservative, evangelical Reformed theology in the modern world.”

Episode 77: The World is Young

theopologetics — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:19:20 +0000

Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains the 3rd and final part of our discussion; listen to episodes 75 and 76 for parts one and two, respectively.

Music

Fen, The World Is Young from the album, Trails Out of Gloom, 2010

Promoted Resources

Cowboy Bob Sorensen’s blogs
Books
- The Young Earth: The Real History of the Earth - Past, Present, and Future, by John Morris
- Thousands not Billions: Challenging the Icon of Evolution, Questioning the Age of the Earth, by Donald DeYoung
- Starlight and Time: Solving the Puzzle of Distant Starlight in a Young Universe, by Dr. Russell Humphreys
Organizations
- Answers in Genesis
- Institute for Creation Research

Episode 76: Mean Old World

theopologetics — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:06:16 +0000

Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains part 2 of our discussion; listen to episode 75 for part one, and episode 77 for part three.

Music

Eric Clapton (in Derek and the Dominos), Mean Old World from the album, Blues, 1999

Promoted Resources

Cowboy Bob Sorensen’s blogs
Books
- The Young Earth: The Real History of the Earth - Past, Present, and Future, by John Morris
- Thousands not Billions: Challenging the Icon of Evolution, Questioning the Age of the Earth, by Donald DeYoung
- Starlight and Time: Solving the Puzzle of Distant Starlight in a Young Universe, by Dr. Russell Humphreys
Organizations
- Answers in Genesis
- Institute for Creation Research

Episode 75: Days of Creation

theopologetics — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:20:56 +0000

Listeners Cowboy Bob Sorensen and Nathan Schumacher join me to discuss the age of the earth, evolution and the authority of Scripture. This episode contains part 1 of our discussion; listen to episodes 76 and 77 for parts two and three.

Music

Terrance Bell, Days Of Creation from the album, Relative to Life, 2011

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
Cowboy Bob Sorensen’s blogs
Books
- The Young Earth: The Real History of the Earth - Past, Present, and Future, by John Morris
- Thousands not Billions: Challenging the Icon of Evolution, Questioning the Age of the Earth, by Donald DeYoung
- Starlight and Time: Solving the Puzzle of Distant Starlight in a Young Universe, by Dr. Russell Humphreys
Organizations
- Answers in Genesis
- Institute for Creation Research

Episode 74: House of Cards

theopologetics — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:47:06 +0000

Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part three of three; listen to episodes 72 and 73 for parts one and two, respectively.

Music

Robert Plant, House of Cards from the album, Band of Joy, 2010

Promoted Resources

Ronnie’s Consuming Fire blog
Joey Dear’s online presence
- Joey’s “tome” defending annihilationism, The Bible Teaches Annihilationism.
Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan (part 1 and part 2)
My debate with Hiram Diaz (part 1 and part 2)
My friend Michael Burgos’ ministry, Grassroots Apologetics
- Michael Burgos’ article, “Three Arguments Against Annihilationism“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Do Matthew 3:11-12 and Malachi 4:1-6 Support Annihilationism?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Is Matthew 5:21-26 Merely Earthly Legal Advice?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Utter Destruction and Consumption: Allowing Context to Define the Key Terms (Pt. 1)“
TurretinFan’s exegesis of Jude’s “twice dead” trees

Episode 73: Exterminate Annihilate Destroy

theopologetics — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:20:19 +0000

Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part two of three; listen to episodes 72 and 74 for parts one and three, respectively.

Music

Rotersand, Exterminate Annihilate Destroy from the album, Welcome to Goodbye, 2005

Promoted Resources

Ronnie’s Consuming Fire blog
Joey Dear’s online presence
- Joey’s “tome” defending annihilationism, The Bible Teaches Annihilationism.
Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan (part 1 and part 2)
My debate with Hiram Diaz (part 1 and part 2)
My friend Michael Burgos’ ministry, Grassroots Apologetics
- Michael Burgos’ article, “Three Arguments Against Annihilationism“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Do Matthew 3:11-12 and Malachi 4:1-6 Support Annihilationism?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Is Matthew 5:21-26 Merely Earthly Legal Advice?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Utter Destruction and Consumption: Allowing Context to Define the Key Terms (Pt. 1)“
TurretinFan’s exegesis of Jude’s “twice dead” trees

Episode 72: Drag Me to Hell

theopologetics — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:54:48 +0000

Fellow annihilationists/conditionalists Ronnie and Joey Dear join me for more than 3 hours to discuss Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan, my debate with Hiram Diaz, and arguments made against our view following the debate. This episode contains part one of three; listen to episodes 73 and 74 for parts two and three, respectively.

Music

Theory of a Deadman, Drag Me to Hell from the album, The Truth Is…, 2011

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
Ronnie’s Consuming Fire blog
Joey Dear’s online presence
- Joey’s “tome” defending annihilationism, The Bible Teaches Annihilationism.
Ronnie’s debate with TurretinFan (part 1 and part 2)
My debate with Hiram Diaz (part 1 and part 2)
My friend Michael Burgos’ ministry, Grassroots Apologetics
- Michael Burgos’ article, “Three Arguments Against Annihilationism“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Do Matthew 3:11-12 and Malachi 4:1-6 Support Annihilationism?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Is Matthew 5:21-26 Merely Earthly Legal Advice?“
- Hiram Diaz’ article, “Utter Destruction and Consumption: Allowing Context to Define the Key Terms (Pt. 1)“
TurretinFan’s exegesis of Jude’s “twice dead” trees

Episode 71: Forever the Pain

theopologetics — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:14:03 +0000

Debate topic: “The punishment of the damned will actually be torment forever and ever.” Hiram Diaz, creator of the Involuted Speculations blog and contributor at Grassroots Apologetics, affirms. Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics Podcast, denies. Moderated by Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front. This episode contains part 2 of the debate, including the second round of cross-examination, listener Q&A and closing statements. Listen to episode 70, “Perish in Fire,” for part 1’s opening statements, rebuttals and first round of cross-examination.

Music

Axenstar, Forever the Pain from the album, Aftermath, 2011

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Hiram Diaz’s blog, Involuted Speculations
- Also contributes to Grassroots Apologetics, created by Michael Burgos
The Apologetic Front, with Mike Felker
- Contact Mike at mike@theapologeticfront.com
- Call Mike at 678-208-9153 and leave a voicemail
- YouTube channels: http://www.youtube.com/entrsnm3 and Context Ministries
- Also check out Mike’s band, The Status (MySpace)

Episode 70: Perish in Fire

theopologetics — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:45:47 +0000

Debate topic: “The punishment of the damned will actually be torment forever and ever.” Hiram Diaz, creator of the Involuted Speculations blog and contributor at Grassroots Apologetics, affirms. Chris Date, host of the Theopologetics Podcast, denies. Moderated by Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front. This episode contains part 1 of the debate, including opening statements, rebuttals and the first round of cross-examination. Listen to episode 71, “Wailing and Gnashing,” for part 2’s second round of cross-examination, listener Q&A and closing statements.

Music

Monster Magnet, Perish In Fire from the album, Mastermind, 2010

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Hiram Diaz’s blog, Involuted Speculations
- Also contributes to Grassroots Apologetics, created by Michael Burgos
The Apologetic Front, with Mike Felker
- Contact Mike at mike@theapologeticfront.com
- Call Mike at 678-208-9153 and leave a voicemail
- YouTube channels: http://www.youtube.com/entrsnm3 and Context Ministries
- Also check out Mike’s band, The Status (MySpace)

Episode 69: When The Saints Go Marching In

theopologetics — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:46:01 +0000

Dr. Mike Licona from Risen Jesus Ministries joins me to discuss the resurrection of Jesus and the recent controversy over his interpretation of Matthew 27:51-53.

Music

Jerry Lee Lewis, When The Saints Go Marching In, from the album, Great Balls of Fire & Other Favorites, 2009

Promoted Resources

Please Convince Me, with Jim Wallace
- The Please Convince Me podcast, available in iTunes, the Zune Marketplace, or RSS feed.
- Also the sister site, Answers for Atheists, geared specifically toward atheists seeking answers to their objections to Christianity.
Risen Jesus, the ministry of Dr. Mike Licona
- Endorsements Video containing endorsements by Frank Turek, William Dembski, Gary Habermas, Josh McDowell and William Lane Craig
- The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach, by Dr. Mike Licona
Deeper Waters, the blog of Michael Licona’s son-in-law, Nick Peters
- “Literal Is Best,” the post Michael Licona mentioned in the interview

Episode 68: The Great I Am

theopologetics — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:31:03 +0000

Debate topic: “The deity of Christ is taught in the following texts or families of texts: John 12:41 (cf. Isa. 6 and 53), 1 Cor. 8:5-6, Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am” statements of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, 18:5-6).” Dr. James White, Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries and author of The Forgotten Trinity, affirms. Patrick Navas, author of Divine Truth or Human Tradition?: A Reconsideration of the Orthodox Doctrine of the Trinity in Light of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including their interaction with Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am statements” of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, 18:5-6). Listen to episode 67, “Firstborn of Creation,” for part 1’s opening statements and interaction with John 12:41 and 1 Cor. 8:5-6.

Music

Donnie McClurkin, The Great I Am, from the album, We All Are One (Live In Detroit), 2009

Promoted Resources

The Dividing Line, with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries
- Listen online most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am PDT, and most Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm PDT.
- Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or via direct RSS feed.

Episode 67: Firstborn of Creation

theopologetics — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:17:25 +0000

Debate topic: “The deity of Christ is taught in the following texts or families of texts: John 12:41 (cf. Isa. 6 and 53), 1 Cor. 8:5-6, Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am” statements of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, 18:5-6).” Dr. James White, Director of Alpha and Omega Ministries and author of The Forgotten Trinity, affirms. Patrick Navas, author of Divine Truth or Human Tradition?: A Reconsideration of the Orthodox Doctrine of the Trinity in Light of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and interaction with John 12:41 and 1 Cor. 8:5-6. Listen to episode 68, “The Great I Am,” for part 2’s interaction with Heb. 1, Col. 1:15-17, and the “I am statements” of Jesus (John 8:24/58, 13:19, 18:5-6).

Music

Chris Allen Band, Firstborn of Creation, from the album, You Are, 2008

Promoted Resources

The Dividing Line, with Dr. James White, Director of Alpha & Omega Ministries
- Listen online most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am PDT, and most Thursday afternoons at 4:00pm PDT.
- Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or via direct RSS feed.

Episode 66: Real Knowledge

theopologetics — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:40:18 +0000

Dr. R. Scott Smith from Biola University joins me to discuss why he believes in a dualistic view of man as a deep unity of material body and immaterial soul, and why he doesn’t think physicalism can account for real knowledge.

Music

Claire Taubenhaus, Real Knowledge from the album, No Compass & No Commands, 2009

Promoted Resources

Evidence 4 Faith, with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis
- On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com
- Past shows available via podcast, also available in the iTunes Store
Scott Smith’s article, “Emergents and the Rejection of Body-Soul Dualism,” at equip.org

Episode 65: Immortal

theopologetics — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Debate topic: “Unsaved humans will suffer everlasting conscious torment.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Ronnie from the Consuming Fire blog denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination, Q&A and closing arguments. Listen to episode 64, “Consuming Fire,” for part 1’s opening statements and rebuttals.

Music

Clutch, Immortal from the album, Live at the Googolplex, 2003

Promoted Resources

Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner.
- Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
Thoughts of Francis Turretin & Reformed Apologetics, TurretinFan’s blog
- Also see TurretinFan’s Facebook page
- TurretinFan also contributes to the Alpha & Omega Ministries blog.
Consuming Fire, Ronnie’s blog
- Ronnie’s notes can be found here

Episode 64: Consuming Fire

theopologetics — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:01:36 +0000

Debate topic: “Unsaved humans will suffer everlasting conscious torment.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Ronnie from the Consuming Fire blog denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Listen to episode 65, “Immortal,” for part 2’s cross-examination, Q&A and closing arguments.

Music

Third Day, Consuming Fire from the album, Third Day, 1996

Promoted Resources

Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner.
- Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
Thoughts of Francis Turretin & Reformed Apologetics, TurretinFan’s blog
- Also see TurretinFan’s Facebook page
- TurretinFan also contributes to the Alpha & Omega Ministries blog.
Consuming Fire, Ronnie’s blog
- Ronnie’s notes can be found here

Episode 63: Lake of Fire

theopologetics — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:00:14 +0000

Dr. Larry Dixon, author of The Other Side of the Good News, joins me to discuss why he believes the traditional view of hell, and not annihilationism, is the biblical teaching concerning the fate of the wicked. This episode is part 2 of the interview; for part 1, listen to episode 62, “The Other Side.”

Music

Nirvana, Lake of Fire from the album, MTV Unplugged in New York, 1994

Promoted Resources

Dr. Larry Dixon’s blog
- Larry’s book, The Other Side of the Good News

Episode 62: The Other Side

theopologetics — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:46:33 +0000

Dr. Larry Dixon, author of The Other Side of the Good News, joins me to discuss why he believes the traditional view of hell, and not annihilationism, is the biblical teaching concerning the fate of the wicked. This episode is part 1 of the interview; for part 2, listen to episode 63, “Lake of Fire.”

Music

Evanescence, The Other Side from the album, Evanescence (Deluxe Edition), 2011

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
Dr. Larry Dixon’s blog
- Larry’s book, The Other Side of the Good News

Episode 61: Lost Forever

theopologetics — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:50:15 +0000

Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The Evangelical Universalist Forum denies. This episode is part 3 of their debate, including Q&A and their closing arguments. Listen to episode 59, “God Save Us All,” for part 1’s opening statements and rebuttals, and listen to episode 60, “No More One More Chance,” for part 2’s cross-examination.

Music

Van Canto, Lost Forever, from the album, Tribe of Force, 2010

Promoted Resources

Thoughts of Francis Turretin & Reformed Apologetics, TurretinFan’s blog
- Also see TurretinFan’s Facebook page
- TurretinFan also contributes to the Alpha & Omega Ministries blog.
The Evangelical Universalist Forum, where Jason Pratt contributes
- Also see CADRE Comments, “Comments from the Christian Cadre,” where Jason also contributes

Raw Debate Audio

Part 1, including opening statements and rebuttals
Part 2, including cross-examination
Part 3, including Q&A and closing arguments

Episode 60: No More One More Chance

theopologetics — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:55:55 +0000

Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The Evangelical Universalist Forum denies. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination. Listen to episode 59, “God Save Us All,” for part 1’s opening statements and rebuttals, and listen to episode 61, “Lost Forever,” for part 3’s Q&A and closing arguments.

Music

Pete & J, No More One More Chance, from the album, Dressed For Conversation, 2005

Promoted Resources

Thoughts of Francis Turretin & Reformed Apologetics, TurretinFan’s blog
- Also see TurretinFan’s Facebook page
- TurretinFan also contributes to the Alpha & Omega Ministries blog.
The Evangelical Universalist Forum, where Jason Pratt contributes
- Also see CADRE Comments, “Comments from the Christian Cadre,” where Jason also contributes

Raw Debate Audio

Part 1, including opening statements and rebuttals
Part 2, including cross-examination
Part 3, including Q&A and closing arguments

Episode 59: God Save Us All

theopologetics — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:45:41 +0000

Debate topic: “Some people will not be saved from their sins according to the following passages and their contexts: 2 Thess. 1:9, Matt. 25:41/46, Matt. 18:8, Romans 9:22 and Jude 1:6.” Pseudonymous blogger TurretinFan affirms, whereas Jason Pratt from The Evangelical Universalist Forum denies. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Listen to episode 60, “No More One More Chance,” for part 2’s cross-examination, and listen to episode 61, “Lost Forever,” for part 3’s Q&A and closing arguments.

Music

Lenny Kravitz, God Save Us All from the album, Lenny, 2001

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free
Thoughts of Francis Turretin & Reformed Apologetics, TurretinFan’s blog
- Also see TurretinFan’s Facebook page
- TurretinFan also contributes to the Alpha & Omega Ministries blog.
The Evangelical Universalist Forum, where Jason Pratt contributes
- Also see CADRE Comments, “Comments from the Christian Cadre,” where Jason also contributes

Raw Debate Audio

Part 1, including opening statements and rebuttals
Part 2, including cross-examination
Part 3, including Q&A and closing arguments

Episode 58: God Is in the House

theopologetics — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:27:30 +0000

Stephen Atkerson from the New Testament Reformation Fellowship joins me to discuss house churches and New Testament patterns of church practice. This episode contains part 2 of the interview. Listen to episode 57, “God is in the House,” for part 1.

Music

Rebecca Lynn Howard, God Is in the House from the album, Songs 4 Worship: Country, 2007

Promoted Resources

New Testament Reformation Fellowship (www.ntrf.org)
- House Church, a book contributed to by several NTRF authors, available for free for a limited time!

Episode 57: Our House

theopologetics — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:07:10 +0000

Stephen Atkerson from the New Testament Reformation Fellowship joins me to discuss house churches and New Testament patterns of church practice. This episode contains part 1 of the interview. Stay tuned for episode 58, “God is in the House,” for part 2.

Music

Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Our House from the album, Deja Vu, 1994

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
New Testament Reformation Fellowship (www.ntrf.org)
- House Church, a book contributed to by several NTRF authors, available for free for a limited time!

Episode 56: Everlasting God

theopologetics — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:44:34 +0000

Dr. Glenn Peoples joins me to discuss Christology, philosophy of mind and the crucifixion of Christ. Was God the Son alive and conscious while the man, Jesus, lay dead and unconscious in the tomb? Or did the Godman die both as man and as God? And can either of these views be considered orthodox?

Music

Lincoln Brewster, Everlasting God, from the Let the Praises Ring: The Best of album, 2006
Jason Roy, And Can It Be (Love Divine Album Version), from the Love Divine: The Hymns of Charles Wesley album, 2011

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
- Glenn’s podcast series, “In Search of the Soul”
  - Part 1
  - Part 2
  - Part 3
  - Part 4
  - Part 5

Episode 55: Eternal Fire

theopologetics — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:23:58 +0000

Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss annihilation as an orthodox alternative to the traditional view of hell. This episode contains part 2 of the interview in which I present Edward with common traditionalist challenges to his view. Listen to episode 54, “Burn It Up,” in which we focus on Dr. Fudge’s book and the doctrine of annihilationism or conditional immortality.

Music

N.W.J., Eternal Fire from the album, Takin’ it Back, 2009

Promoted Resources

Edward Fudge Ministries
- The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition, now available.
Other Books
- Two View of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue, with Edward Fudge and Robert A. Peterson

Episode 54: Burn It Up

theopologetics — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:23:27 +0000

Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss annihilation as an orthodox alternative to the traditional view of hell. This episode contains part 1 of the interview in which we focus on Dr. Fudge’s book and the doctrine of annihilationism or conditional immortality. Listen to episode 55, “Eternal Fire,” for part 2 in which I present Edward with common traditionalist challenges to his view.

Music

Saliva, Burn It Up from the album, Under Your Skin, 2011

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
Edward Fudge Ministries
- The Fire That Consumes: A Biblical and Historical Study of the Doctrine of Final Punishment, Third Edition, now available.
Other Books
- Two View of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue, with Edward Fudge and Robert A. Peterson

Episode 53: Church of Christ, Sleep No More

theopologetics — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:12:19 +0000

Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement and the Churches of Christ which have emerged from it. This episode contains part 2 of the interview; see episode 52, “Restored,” for part 1.

Music

Nathan Good Family, Church of Christ, Sleep No More from the album, Sons and Daughters, 2010

Promoted Resources

Edward Fudge Ministries
- The Restoration Movement Fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Dr. Fudge’s free online book
Other Books
- Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America, by Dr. Richard Hughes
- The Stone-Campbell Movement: The Story of the American Restoration Movement, by Leroy Garrett
- The Churches of Christ in the 20th Century: Homer Hailey’s Personal Journey of Faith, by David Harrell

Episode 52: Restored

theopologetics — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:26:48 +0000

Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement and the Churches of Christ which have emerged from it. This episode contains part 1 of the interview; see episode 53, “Church of Christ, Sleep No More,” for part 2.

Music

Jeremy Camp, Restored from the album, Live Unplugged, 2005

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
Edward Fudge Ministries
- The Restoration Movement Fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Dr. Fudge’s free online book
Other Books
- Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America, by Dr. Richard Hughes
- The Stone-Campbell Movement: The Story of the American Restoration Movement, by Leroy Garrett
- The Churches of Christ in the 20th Century: Homer Hailey’s Personal Journey of Faith, by David Harrell

Episode 51: 144,000

theopologetics — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:29:07 +0000

Mike Felker from The Apologetic Front joins me once again to discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses, this time focusing in particular on their “two-class” doctrine of life in the eternal state. This episode contains part 2 of the interview; see episode 50, “Second Class Citizen,” for part 1.

Music

Tribal Seeds, 144,000 from the album, The Harvest, 2009

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
The Apologetic Front, with Mike Felker
- Contact Mike at mike@theapologeticfront.com
- Call Mike at 678-208-9153 and leave a voicemail
- YouTube channels: http://www.youtube.com/entrsnm3 and Context Ministries
- Also check out Mike’s band, The Status (MySpace)

Episode 50: Second Class Citizen

theopologetics — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:28:26 +0000

Mike Felker from The Apologetic Front joins me once again to discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses, this time focusing in particular on their “two-class” doctrine of life in the eternal state. This episode contains part 1 of the interview; see episode 51, “144,000,” for part 2.

Music

Area-7, Second Class Citizen from the album, Bitter & Twisted, 2000

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
The Apologetic Front, with Mike Felker
- Contact Mike at mike@theapologeticfront.com
- Call Mike at 678-208-9153 and leave a voicemail
- YouTube channels: http://www.youtube.com/entrsnm3 and Context Ministries
- Also check out Mike’s band, The Status (MySpace)

Episode 49: A Man and a Woman

theopologetics — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:09:15 +0000

Michael Glatze joins me to discuss biblical sexuality and his movement out of the homosexual lifestyle. This episode contains part 2 of the interview, focusing on the Bible and homosexuality, and how culture gets it wrong. Listen to episode 48, “Changed Man,” for part 1 of the interview discussing Michael’s story and answers to criticisms leveled against him.

Music

U2, A Man and a Woman from the album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, 2004

Promoted Resources

The recent New York Times article discussing Michael’s story
World Net Daily’s articles about, or written by, Michael:
Interview with Joseph Nicolosi at the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
Contact Michael at michaeleglatze@gmail.com
Other resources:
- Exodus International and Love Won Out
- Gay Christian Movement Watch: “A Blog Upholding Biblical Standards on Sexuality”

Episode 48: Changed Man

theopologetics — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:08:55 +0000

Michael Glatze joins me to discuss biblical sexuality and his movement out of the homosexual lifestyle. This episode contains part 1 of the interview, focusing on Michael’s story and answers to criticisms leveled against him. Listen to episode 49, “A Man and a Woman,” for part 2 of the interview discussing the Bible and homosexuality, and how the culture gets it wrong.

Music

Deitrick Haddon, Changed Man from the album, Lost and Found, 2001

Promoted Resources

The recent New York Times article discussing Michael’s story
World Net Daily’s articles about, or written by, Michael:
Interview with Joseph Nicolosi at the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality
Contact Michael at michaeleglatze@gmail.com
Other resources:
- Exodus International and Love Won Out
- Gay Christian Movement Watch: “A Blog Upholding Biblical Standards on Sexuality”

Episode 47: The Day God Died

theopologetics — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:29:10 +0000

Joel B. Green joins me to discuss the view of the soul known as “physicalism” and its implications when it comes to the nature of Jesus Christ.

Music

Richland Hills Church of Christ, The Day God Died from the album, This is Love, 2010

Promoted Resources

Evidence 4 Faith, with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis
- On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com
- Past shows available via podcast, also available in the iTunes Store
Theology Web, where “We debate theology… seriously!”
- Michael Burgos’ article attempting to refute the physicalist’s understanding of Luke 23:43
Physicalism resources:
- Fuller Seminary Campus Guide on the Human Person, including links to a variety of resources
- Body, Soul and Human Life: The Nature of Humanity in the Bible, by Dr. Joel B. Green
- What About the Soul?, edited by Dr. Joel B. Green
- In Search of the Soul: Four View of the Mind-Body Problem, edited by Dr. Joel B. Green

Episode 44: Mail Call Time

theopologetics — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:27:17 +0000

I read some recent feedback from listeners and my responses, discussing Oneness Pentecostalism, Israelology and the Calvinist doctrines of Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace.

Music

Mel and Tim, Mail Call Time, from the album, Good Guys Only Win in the Movies, 1996

Promoted Resources

Please Convince Me, with Jim Wallace
- The Please Convince Me podcast, available in iTunes, the Zune Marketplace, or RSS feed.
- Also the sister site, Answers for Atheists, geared specifically toward atheists seeking answers to their objections to Christianity.

Episode 43: Israel, My Beloved

theopologetics — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:41:15 +0000

My good friend David Jeroslow joins me for the second installment in our Israelology series to discuss the people and nation of Israel and her relationship to the Church.

Music

Karen Davis, Israel, My Beloved, from the album, Israel My Beloved, 2006

Promoted Resources

Confident Christianity, with Mary Jo Sharp
- The Confident Christianity podcast, available in iTunes

Additional Topic Resources

On Hebrew thought: http://www.ancient-hebrew.org/12_thought.html and http://www.wikinfo.org/index.php/Hebrew_thought.

Diagram of the relationship between the Church and Israel, most particularly the top two diagrams, where Israel and the Church overlap (note I do not share this author’s eschatology which is distinctively dispensational and premillennial):

David H. Stern, Restoring the Jewishness of the Gospel, 1st ed. (Jerusalem, Israel; Gaithersburg, MD, USA: Jewish New Testament Publications; Distributed by Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations, 1988), 21.

Episode 42: Post Mortem

theopologetics — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:01:53 +0000

Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the second half of the discussion; see episode 41, “The Aftermath,” for the first half.

Music

Cameo, Post Mortem, from the Anthology album, 2002

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Episode 41: The Aftermath

theopologetics — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:50:41 +0000

Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics joins me to discuss his recent debate on my show with Oneness Pentecostal, James Anderson. This episode contains the first half of the discussion; see episode 42, “Post Mortem,” for the second half.

Music

The Benjy Davis Project, The Aftermath, from the Lost Souls Like Us album (Amazon exclusive), 2010

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Episode 40: She’s the Boss

theopologetics — Wed, 04 May 2011 18:53:49 +0000

Matt Slick from the Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry joins me to discuss the appropriateness of women pastors and elders.

Music

The Royal Dumonts, She’s the Boss, from the Before the Stone album, 2011

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free
Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast

Episode 39: This Generation Shall Not Pass

theopologetics — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:17:47 +0000

In Matthew 24:34 Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” The meaning of Jesus’ statement seem obvious, but most Christians in America today think He was saying something else. How is the phrase, “this generation,” used by Jesus and others in the Bible? And what impact does that have on Jesus’ words in the Olivet Discourse?

Music

Marion Williams, This Generation Shall Not Pass, from the Standing Here Wondering Which Way To Go album, 2007

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).

Episode 38: Only One

theopologetics — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:28:02 +0000

Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 2 of their debate, including cross-examination and closing statements. Listen to episode 37, “My Father’s Son,” for part 1, including their opening statements and rebuttals.

Music

Yellowcard, Only One, from the Ocean Avenue album, 2003

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Episode 37: My Father’s Son

theopologetics — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 03:23:38 +0000

Debate topic: “The Son personally preexisted the incarnation with the Father.” Michael Burgos from Grassroots Apologetics affirms that statement, whereas Oneness Pentecostal James Anderson from Evidential Faith rejects it. This episode is part 1 of their debate, including their opening statements and rebuttals. Listen to episode 38, “Only One,” for part 2, including cross-examination and closing statements.

Music

Joe Cocker, My Father’s Son, from the No Ordinary World album, 2008

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“

Episode 36: God Makes No Mistakes

theopologetics — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:12:46 +0000

Jamin Hübner from RealApologetics.org joins me to discuss the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.

Music

Loretta Lynn, God Makes No Mistakes, from the Van Lear Rose album, 2004

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
RealApologetics.org, with Jamin Hübner
- Subscribe to Jamin’s podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via RSS feed, also available in iTunes
- Jamin also periodically posts at the Alpha & Omega Ministries Blog

Episode 35: Contradicting Words

theopologetics — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:13:32 +0000

Atheists and other non-Christians skeptical of the Bible’s reliability and divine origin are fond of pointing to what might appear to be contradictions in Scripture, of which there are alleged to be hundreds. In this episode I begin to step through one popular list, demonstrating how a close look at the text reveals that they are not contradictions at all.

Music

Jessie Baylin, Contradicting Words, from the Firesight album, 2008

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
Episode 8: Walking Contradiction, in which I addressed several other alleged contradictions.

Alleged Contradictions

Source: Bible Contradictions from Project Reason

#1: How many men did the chief of David’s captains kill? 2sam 23:8 ≠ 1chron 11:11
#2: Was Abraham justified by faith or by works? rom 4:2 ≠ jam 2:21
#3: How many sons did Abraham have? heb 11:17, gen 22:2 ≠ gen 16:15, 21:2-3, 25:1-2, 4:22
#4: Was Abiathar the father or the son of Ahimelech? 1sam 22:20, 23:6 ≠ 2sam 8:17, 1chron 18:16, 24:6
#5: Who was Abijam’s mother? 1ki 15:1-2 ≠ 2chron 13:1-2
#6: How were Abijam and Asa related? 1 ki 15:8 ≠ 1ki 15:1-2, 15:9-10
#7: How long was the ark of the covenant at Abinadab’s house? 1sam 7:1-2, 10:24 ≠ 2sam 6:2-3, acts 13:21
#8: How old was Abram when Ishmael was born? gen 16:16 ≠ acts 7:2-4, gen 11:26, 11:32
#9: (Repeat #7)
#10: When did Absalom rebel against David? 2sam 15:7 ≠ 2sam 5:4
#11: The two contradictory creation accounts. gen 1:25-27 ≠ gen 2:18-22
#12: Who Was Achan’s father? jos 7:1 ≠ jos 7:24, 22:20
#13: How many of Adin’s offspring returned from Babylon? ezra 2:15 ≠ neh 7:20

Episode 34: When in Rome

theopologetics — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:28:25 +0000

Dr. James White from Alpha & Omega Ministries joins me to discuss Roman Catholicism, Sola Scriptura and the issue of authority.

Music

Nickel Creek, When in Rome, from the Why Should the Fire Die album, 2005

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Alpha & Omega Ministries with Dr. James White
- Listen to Dr. White’s webcast, The Dividing Line, live most Tuesday mornings at 11:00am PDT and most Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PDT
  - Subscribe to the podcast, available in the iTunes Store.
- Dr. White’s book, Scripture Alone, which he referred to in the interview
- David King and William Webster’s Holy Scripture: The Ground and Pillar of our Faith 3-volume set, which Dr. White recommended in the podcast

Episode 33: Call On The Name

theopologetics — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:27:00 +0000

In a number of places, the Bible uses variations of the phrase, “Call on the name of the Lord,” and its use in reference to Jesus Christ proves that He is God.

Music

Coffey Anderson, Call On The Name from the album, The Inspiration Vol. 1, 2007

Promoted Resources

Evidence 4 Faith, with Keith Kendrex and Dr. Mike Lurakis
- On the air Sundays 4-5pm (EST), WIBG 1020AM in Southern New Jersey, and streaming live at WIBG.com
- Past shows available via podcast, also available in the iTunes Store

Episode 32: Hey Ladies

theopologetics — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:51:35 +0000

Mary Jo Sharp from Confident Christianity joins me to discuss women in apologetics.

Music

Beastie Boys, Hey Ladies from the album, Paul’s Boutique, 1989

Promoted Resources

Real Apologetics, with Jamin Hübner.
- Check out the podcast, “The Provocative Microphone of the Christian Religion,” via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
Confident Christianity with Mary Jo Sharp
- Listen to the podcast via the RSS feed or the iTunes Store
- Check out the Confident Christianity blog
- Find Confident Christianity on Facebook

Episode 31: Just Dropped In

theopologetics — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:49:26 +0000

The first point of Calvinism, the “T” in “TULIP,” stands for “Total Depravity.” We are by nature in opposition to God, in bondage to sin, and will never, left to our own devices, turn to Christ.

Music

Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In), from the soundtrack, The Big Lebowski, 1998
Susan Boyle, Amazing Grace, from the album, I Dreamed a Dream, 2009

Promoted Resources

Confident Christianity, with Mary Jo Sharp
- The Confident Christianity podcast, available in iTunes

Episode 30: Letter 2 My Unborn

theopologetics — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:36:14 +0000

Scott Klusendorf from Life Training Institute joins me to discuss abortion and persuasively communicating the pro-life message.

Music

2Pac, Letter 2 My Unborn, from the Until the End of Time album (explicit lyrics), 2001

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
Life Training Institute, ”Persuasively Communicating the Pro-Life Message”
- Scott Klusendorf’s book, “The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture” at Amazon
- Watch this video of Scott addressing the Students for Life of America National Conference at the LTI blog

Episode 29: Blah Blah

theopologetics — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:41:07 +0000

Mike Abendroth from No Compromise Radio joins me to discuss the biblical gift of tongues.

Music

Lady Sovereign, Blah Blah, from the Public Warning album (explicit lyrics), 2006

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free
No Compromise Radio, hosted by Mike Abendroth.
- Available via podcast in iTunes, the Zune Marketplace or RSS feed
- Mike is Senior Pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA, and sermons are available via podcast

Episode 28: Testify

theopologetics — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:15:57 +0000

Jim Wallace from Please Convince Me joins me to discuss the gospels as reliable eyewitness testimony to the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Music

Rage Against the Machine, Testify from the album, The Battle of Los Angeles, 1999

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
Please Convince Me with Jim Wallace
- The Please Convince Me podcast, available in iTunes and the Zune Marketplace
- Also check out Answers For Atheists for a growing list of answers to common objections to Christianity from atheists

Episode 27: In the Beginning

theopologetics — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:40:24 +0000

Steve Ham from Answers in Genesis joins me to discuss the book of Genesis, creation and the authority of Scripture.

Music

The Stills, In the Beginning from the album, Without Feathers, 2006

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
Answers in Genesis, “reclaiming the foundations of our faith…from the very first verse”
- Steve Ham’s book, In God We Trust: Why biblical authority matters for every believer

Episode 26: More Than a Feeling

theopologetics — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:33:20 +0000

Greg Koukl from Stand to Reason joins me to discuss the importance of careful thinking when it comes to the Christian faith.

Music

Boston, More Than a Feeling from the album, Boston, 1976

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
He Is There and He Is Not Silent by Francis Schaeffer

Episode 25: Flesh and Bone

theopologetics — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:41:04 +0000

The Bible teaches the bodily resurrection of Jesus and that of all the dead, contrary to claims made by theological liberals, hyperpreterists and Jehovah’s Witnesses that 1 Corinthians 15 speaks of a spiritual, non-physical resurrection.

Music

Alien Ant Farm, Flesh and Bone, from the Anthology album, 2001
Matt Maher, Christ is Risen, from the Alive Again album, 2009

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
TheologyWeb, where “We debate theology… seriously!”
- Follow a debate on physicalism and 1 Corinthians 15 here.
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “The Immortality of the Human Soul.”
- Also, “Physicalism, Dualism and 1 Corinthians 15.”
Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
- Listen to August 7th, 2010’s episode on the resurrection here.
Episode 1 of the Theopologetics Podcast, discussing the resurrection, citing support from the Church Fathers.

Historical References

Creeds

Church Fathers on the Resurrection

Polycarp: Epistle to the Philippians
Church of Smyrna: Martyrdom of Polycarp
Tertullian: On the Resurrection of the Flesh
Athenagoras: On the Resurrection of the Dead
Augustine: Exposition on Psalm 63, Exposition on Psalm 30, quoted in General Resurrection (Catholic Encyclopedia)

Commentaries

John Gill:
John Calvin
- On 1 Corinthians 15:35-50
John Wesley
- On 1 Corinthians 15:44
- On 1 Corinthians 15:50
Robert Jamieson
- On 1 Corinthians 15:44
- On 1 Corinthians 15:50
Matthew Henry
- On 1 Corinthians 15:45
Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe
- On 1 Corinthians 15:45 in When Critics Ask: A Popular Handbook on Bible Difficulties, 1992, pp. 467-468

Episode 24: Mecca and Medina

theopologetics — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:04:34 +0000

Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason joins me to discuss Islam and how to reach out to Muslims.

Music

Tyson, Mecca and Medina, from the Ghetto Messiah album, 2004
Europe, The Final Countdown, from the The Final Countdown album, 1986

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Date Power!, my powerlifting blog.
Stand to Reason, with Greg Koukl.

Episode 23: Youth of the Nation

theopologetics — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:32:18 +0000

Brett Kunkle, Student Impact Directory at Stand to Reason, joins me to discuss youth ministry and the challenges to faith experienced by youth today.

Music

P.O.D., Youth of the Nation, from the Sattelite album, 2001
The Rocky Orchestra, Gonna Fly Now, from the The Rocky Story album, 1991

Promoted Resources

Confident Christianity, with Mary Jo Sharp
- The Confident Christianity podcast, available in iTunes
Stand to Reason, with Greg Koukl
- STR Place, Brett Kunkle’s STR website geared toward youth
- Bulletproof, Brett’s podcast, also available in iTunes

Episode 22: Mr. Smith

theopologetics — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:27:05 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Joel Groat, Director of Ministries for the Institute for Religious Research, and discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as Mormonism. This episode contains the second half of the interview; see episode 21, “The Saints Are Coming,” for the first half.

Music

Stan Ridgway, Mr. Smith, from the The Drywall Incident album, 1997

Promoted Resources

Institute for Religious Research
- Mormons in Transition, IRR’s Mormonism resources

Episode 21: The Saints Are Coming

theopologetics — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:21:07 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Joel Groat, Director of Ministries for the Institute for Religious Research, and discuss the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as Mormonism. This episode contains the first half of the interview; see episode 22, “Mr. Smith,” for the second half.

Music

U2 featuring Green Day, The Saints Are Coming, from the The Saints Are Coming single, 2006

Promoted Resources

Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry (CARM)
- Listen to CARM radio’s Faith and Reason Radio live with Matt Slick, Monday through Friday, 4-5pm PST on KSPD, Boise Idaho, AM 790
- Or subscribe to the podcast
Institute for Religious Research
- Mormons in Transition, IRR’s Mormonism resources

Episode 20: Faith Healer

theopologetics — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:59:49 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Justin Peters and discuss the Word of Faith movement, its origins, its doctrines and its consequences.

Music

The Cult, Faith Healer, from the Best of Rare Cult album, 2000

Promoted Resources

The Whole Truth blog and podcast
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Available in the Zune Marketplace here
Justin Peters Ministries
- Overview of Justin’s A Call for Discernment seminar
- Resources page where you can purchase his seminar on DVD, as well as a copy of his Master’s thesis

Word of Faith

Notable Teachers/Ministries
“Dangerous Doctrines”
- “Positive Confession” and “Substance of Faith”
  - Words are containers of the force of faith
  - We can speak our desired reality into existence using faith-filled words
- “Little gods Doctrine” and the Fall
  - Adam was an exact duplicate of God and we are “little gods”
  - In the fall, God lost power of the world and Adam’s reign was transferred to Satan
  - Prayer is giving God permission to act in the world
“Mangled Manifestations”
- Abuse of tongues
- Spectacular claims of heavenly encounters and divine revelation
- Bizarre behavior and slaying in the spirit
- False prophecies
- Occultic/demonic connection in communicating with the dead
“The Hurt of Healing”
- If one is not healed, not enough faith
- If one gives enough money, one will be healed
- 2 Peter 2:1-3 says these false teachers “make merchandise” out of their followers, and they are all filthy rich

Episode 19: Leave the Past Behind

theopologetics — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:39:51 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I play some calls I made in to the Stand to Reason radio show with Greg Koukl on the topic of preterism, hyperpreterism and skepticism, as a follow up to episodes 17 and 18 in which I interviewed Dee Dee Warren on the same topics.

Music

Fates Warning, Leave the Past Behind, from the Parallels album, 1998

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
- Calls played:
  - Call #1 (me): “Reflections on UK Vacation,” 7/19/2010, @ 00:59:43
  - Call #2: “Nancy Pearcey - Saving Leonardo,” 10/25/2010 @ 00:22:52
  - Call #3 (me): “Our Task, God’s Problem,” 11/1/2010 @ 00:25:09
What Color is the Sky in Their World? podcast with Phil Naessens
- My interview on apologetics, hyperpreterism, powerlifting and more

Terminology

Eschatology: a category within theology and philosophy concerned with what are believed to be the final events in history.
Preterism: the view which holds that most of the biblical prophecies concerning the so-called “end times” were fulfilled in our past.
Hyperpreterism: the heretical view that all biblical prophecies were fulfilled in our past including the Second Coming and resurrection.

Episode 18: It’s All Over

theopologetics — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:28:43 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dee Dee Warren on the claim made by skeptics of Christianity that Jesus was a false prophet, discussing how a proper biblical understanding of the “end times” turns the claim on its head. The interview spanned nearly 2 hours, so I’ve split it up into two parts. This episode contains the second half of the interview; see episode 17 for the first half.

Music

Three Days Grace, It’s All Over, from the One X album, 2006

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.

Terminology

Eschatology: a part of theology and philosophy concerned with what are believed to be the final events in history.
Millennium: a “thousand years” seen by John in his vision, recorded in Revelation 20.
Premillennialism: the view which holds that the Second Coming of Christ will usher in the millennium, a period of exactly 1,000 years, during which Christ and His saints will reign physically on earth.
Postmillennialism: the view which holds that the Second Coming of Christ will follow a very long period of time, not necessarily exactly 1,000 years, a “Golden Age” or era of Christian prosperity dominance.
Amillennialism: the view which holds that the millennium is symbolic, either of a very long period of time after which Christ returns, or of no period of time at all.
Tribulation: the “great tribulation” Jesus speaks of in Matthew 24 after which He is to “come” in some sense, which He appears to have promised his contemporaries would experience.
Rapture: a belief held by dispensational premillennialists that before, during or after the tribulation, Christ will come to remove Christians from the world, and will bring them back after the tribulation to reign with Him during the millennium.
Pretribulationalism: the view which holds that the rapture will take place at the beginning of the tribulation.
Mid-tribulationalism: the view which holds that the rapture will take place halfway into the tribulation.
Futurism: the view which holds that most eschatological Bible prophecy remains to be fulfilled in our future.
Preterism: the view which holds that most of the biblical prophecies concerning the so-called “end times” were fulfilled in our past.
Historicism: the view which holds that Revelation does not foretell events which occur primarily in the first century or at the Second Coming, but symbolically foretells the Church’s experiences throughout history.
Idealism: the view which holds that Revelation does not foretell a chronological series of events at all.
Hyperpreterism: the heretical view that all biblical prophecies were fulfilled in our past including the Second Coming and resurrection.

More Show Notes Coming Soon…

Episode 17: The End of the World

theopologetics — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:57:46 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dee Dee Warren on the claim made by skeptics of Christianity that Jesus was a false prophet, discussing how a proper biblical understanding of the “end times” turns the claim on its head. The interview spanned nearly 2 hours, so I’ve split it up into two parts. This episode contains the first half of the interview; see episode 18 for the second half.

Music

R.E.M., It’s the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), from the Document album, 1987

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free
The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Books
- The Great Tribulation: Past or Future? by Thomas Ice and Kenneth L. Gentry Jr.
- The Last Days According to Jesus by R.C. Sproul
- The Apocalypse Code by Hank Hannegraaff

Terminology

Eschatology: a part of theology and philosophy concerned with what are believed to be the final events in history.
Millennium: a “thousand years” seen by John in his vision, recorded in Revelation 20.
Premillennialism: the view which holds that the Second Coming of Christ will usher in the millennium, a period of exactly 1,000 years, during which Christ and His saints will reign physically on earth.
Postmillennialism: the view which holds that the Second Coming of Christ will follow a very long period of time, not necessarily exactly 1,000 years, a “Golden Age” or era of Christian prosperity dominance.
Amillennialism: the view which holds that the millennium is symbolic, either of a very long period of time after which Christ returns, or of no period of time at all.
Tribulation: the “great tribulation” Jesus speaks of in Matthew 24 after which He is to “come” in some sense, which He appears to have promised his contemporaries would experience.
Rapture: a belief held by dispensational premillennialists that before, during or after the tribulation, Christ will come to remove Christians from the world, and will bring them back after the tribulation to reign with Him during the millennium.
Pretribulationalism: the view which holds that the rapture will take place at the beginning of the tribulation.
Mid-tribulationalism: the view which holds that the rapture will take place halfway into the tribulation.
Futurism: the view which holds that most eschatological Bible prophecy remains to be fulfilled in our future.
Preterism: the view which holds that most of the biblical prophecies concerning the so-called “end times” were fulfilled in our past.
Historicism: the view which holds that Revelation does not foretell events which occur primarily in the first century or at the Second Coming, but symbolically foretells the Church’s experiences throughout history.
Idealism: the view which holds that Revelation does not foretell a chronological series of events at all.
Hyperpreterism: the heretical view that all biblical prophecies were fulfilled in our past including the Second Coming and resurrection.

More Show Notes Coming Soon…

Episode 16: Soul Meets Body

theopologetics — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:03:05 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Dr. Glenn Peoples in part 2 of our discussion concerning Christian physicalism, challenging him with a number of biblical passages which seem to contradict his position. This second interview spanned 2 hours, so I’ve split it up into two parts, this being the second. See episode 15 for the first part.

Music

Deathcab for Cutie, Soul Meets Body, from the Plans album, 2005

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.

Biblical References

“Souls” in Revelation
- Revelation 20:1-4
- Revelation 6:9-11
“Today you will be with me in Paradise”
- Luke 23:43
“Caught up into Paradise”
- 2 Corinthians 12:1-4
“Absent from the body and at home with the Lord”
- 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
“The time of my departure”
“Destroy both body and soul in hell”
- Matthew 10:28
“Lazarus and the rich man”
- Luke 16

Episode 15: Soul Man

theopologetics — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:44:47 +0000

Music

Sam & Dave, Soul Man, from the This is Sam & Dave album, 2009 (orig. 1967)
Survivor, Eye of the Tiger, from the Survivor: Greatest Hits album, 1993 (orig. 1982)

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
- Glenn’s podcast series, “In Search of the Soul”
  - Part 1
  - Part 2
  - Part 3
  - Part 4 (in which Glenn addresses the metaphysical argument I bring up in this episode)
  - Part 5
Date Power!, my competitive powerlifting blog
Physicalism resources
- Christian physicalists
  - Peter van Inwagen, Nancey Murphy, Joel Green, Warren Brown
- Books: the Book Depository offers free postage worldwide, and buy purchasing books via these links you will help Glenn Peoples out at no extra cost via his affiliate account with the Book Depository
  - Whatever Happened to the Soul? Scientific and Theological Portraits of Human Nature
  - What About the Soul?: Neuroscience and Christian Anthropology
  - In Search Of The Soul: Perspectives Of The Mind-body Problem
  - Did My Neurons Make Me Do It?: Philosophical and Neurobiological Perspectives on Moral Responsibility and Free Will
  - Body, Soul, and Human Life: The Nature of Humanity in the Bible
  - “The Resurrection of the Body and the Life Everlasting,” in Reason for the Hope Within

Terminology

Occasionalism: a philosophical theory about causation which says that created substances cannot be efficient causes of events. Instead, all events are taken to be caused directly by God himself.

Biblical References

Resurrection the only way to survive death
- 1 Corinthians 15:30-32
- 1 Corinthians 15:18 - Physicalists do not believe the dead have “perished”
- 1 Corinthians 15:19 - “Hope in this life” refers not to when hope is felt, but that in which hope is placed
“With all your soul”
- Deuteronomy 4:29; 6:5; 10:12
- Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27
“Soul and spirit”
- Hebrews 4:12
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23
Mediums and “familiar spirits”
- Leviticus 19:31; 20:6,27; Deuteronomy 18:11
- 1 Samuel 28:7-19
Appearances of the dead
- 1 Samuel 28:7-19
- Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36
“Body and spirit”
- Romans 8:10; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 7:34; 2 Corinthians 7:1
- James 2:26; 1 Corinthians 5:5
“Receive my spirit”
- Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46; Acts 7:59; Ecclesiastes 12:7
- Hebrews 12:22-23
“My soul is troubled”
- John 12:27; Luke 1:46-47
- Genesis 35:18; 1 Kings 17:21
“Restores my soul”
- Psalm 23:3; Psalm 19:7
“God of the living”
- Matthew 22:31-32
“Has eternal life”
- John 5:24
“Souls” in Revelation
- Revelation 20:1-4
- Revelation 6:9-11

Episode 14: Make It Happen

theopologetics — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:25:22 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the sovereignty of God, demonstrating from Scripture that He is not only King over all but that He does what He pleases.

Music

Mariah Carey, Make It Happen, from the Emotions album, 1991

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
The Potter’s Freedom by Dr. James White
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

Terminology

Soteriology: the study of religious doctrines of salvation
Regeneration: the transformation of an unbelieving, dead heart of stone in opposition to God into a believing, living heart of flesh inclined toward God
Total Depravity: the first “point” of Reformed soteriology which teaches that human nature is by nature opposed to God and that nobody left to their own devices chooses to turn to God
Unconditional Election: the second “point” which teaches that God chooses to save some people based solely and exclusively on His will, mercy and grace, and not conditioned upon any action of the one chosen
Limited Atonement: the third “point” which teaches that Jesus’ work on the cross was effective and brought about the salvation of specifically the elect
Irresistible Grace: the fourth “point” which teaches that God is irresistibly powerful to save the elect, that just as Lazarus had no choice but to rise from the dead when Jesus called him, so, too, are the spiritually dead unable to refuse to be brought to life
Perseverance of the Saints: the fifth “point” which teaches that those God regenerates and saves remain saved their whole lives, and can never lose their salvation

Historical References

Biblical References

Episode 13: Unbelievable

theopologetics — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:52:18 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Justin Brierley, host of the Unbelievable? radio program on Premier Christian Radio UK, discussing how hosting the show has impacted his Christian faith.

Music

EMF, Unbelievable, from the Schubert Dip album, 1991

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Listen online using Flycast here.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.
Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).

Episode 12: Let’s Get Physical

theopologetics — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:19:48 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Glenn Peoples, creator of the Say Hello to My Little Friend blog and podcast, discussing Christian physicalism, the view that man is not comprised of both a physical body and an immaterial soul, but of body only.

In this first of two interviews on the subject, we talk about physicalism in history, the modern evangelical response to physicalism, the biblical basis for physicalism and the metaphysical objection to it. In a future episode I’ll interview Glenn a second time, devoting the entire episode to biblical objections to his position, so email me at theopologetics@hotmail.com if you would like me to include your challenge to physicalism in the second interview.

Music

Olivia Newton-John, Physical, from the Physical album, 1987

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
The Conditionalist Faith of our Fathers, by Leroy Froom, available for free in the DjVu format

More Show Notes Coming Soon…

Episode 11: In Christ Alone

theopologetics — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:42:54 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Michael Burgos, creator of the Grassroots Apologetics blog, discussing Oneness Pentecostals and how to witness to them.

Music

Phillips, Craig and Dean, In Christ Alone, from the Let the Worshipers Arise album, 2004

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.
Michael’s Grassroots Apologetics blog
- Michael’s article, “An Examination and Refutation of Modal Communication“
TheologyWeb for online Christian debate
- Michael’s TheologyWeb nickname: MichaelB
- My TheologyWeb nickname: Chris D
Dr. James White’s Alpha and Omega Ministries
- “The Trinity, the Definition of Chalcedon, and Oneness Theology” by Dr. White
Let Us Reason Ministries
- List of Oneness Pentecostal articles
A Definitive Look at Oneness Theology, by Edward Dalcour

Terminology

Oneness Pentecostalism: a grouping of denominations and believers within Pentecostal Christianity, deriving its name from the teaching that there is one God, a singular spirit who manifests himself in many different ways, including as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, rather than one God existing as three separate, eternal and coequal persons or identities.
Sabellianism: also known as modalism, an ancient heresy similar to Oneness theology which taught that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are different modes or aspects of one God, as perceived by the believer, rather than three distinct persons in God Himself.
Chalcedonian Christology: the orthodox view pronounced at the Council of Chalcedon in AD 451 which holds that Jesus Christ is one person with two natures, an entirely human nature and an entirely divine nature.
Nestorian Christology: the heretical view advanced by Nestorius but condemned at Chalcedon, holding that within Jesus are two distinct persons, one divine, one human, rather than a single human with both a divine nature and a human nature.
Unitarianism: the belief that God is one and only one, both in being and in person; in contrast with Trinitarianism which teaches that God is one being in three eternal, co-equal persons.
Tritheism: a belief in three gods, which is a mischaracterization of Triniarianism

Strategy

Red Flags to Watch For
- One who claims to be an “Apostolic” Christian, or who claims his church is an “Apostolic” church
- One who explains that the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit are “manifestations” or “modes” of God
Questions to Ask
- “What kind of Christian are you?” or “What denomination of church do you attend?”
- “Who is God?”
- “What must I do to be saved?”
- “Are you living up to the standards of holiness and the Law of God?” (tug at their conscience)

Biblical References

Episode 10: Baptize Me

theopologetics — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:21:55 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Gene Cook, Jr., host of The Narrow Mind radio show, discussing the doctrine of baptismal regeneration, which teaches that water baptism is a prerequisite for salvation.

Music

The Exies, Baptize Me, from the Head for the Door album, 2004

Promoted Resources

The Whole Truth blog and podcast
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Available in the Zune Marketplace here
The Narrow Mind with Gene Cook, Jr.
- Subscribe to the podcast
- Gene’s book, The Baptism Cult: Exposing the International Church of Christ
- Download Gene’s debate with Bruce Reeves on baptismal regeneration here
- Download Gene’s debate with David Brown on baptismal regeneration here
Redemption, Accomplished and Applied by John Murray
- Check out other resources recommended by Gene here

Terminology

Pelagianism: the belief that original sin did not taint Human nature and that mortal will is still capable of choosing good or evil without special divine aid.
Total Depravity: the doctrine that mankind, by virtue of being tainted by original sin, is unable to do anything that pleases God without His divine enabling.

Biblical References

Salvation through faith alone after regeneration from God
Indwelling of the Holy Spirit saves
Baptismal regeneration proof-texts

Episode 9: Can I Get A Witness

theopologetics — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:49:20 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview Mike Felker of The Apologetic Front blog, discussing how to reach out to Jehovah’s Witnesses with the truth of biblical Christianity.

Music

Marvin Gaye, Can I Get A Witness, from the The Very Best of Marvin Gaye album, 2004

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
The Apologetic Front, with Mike Felker
- YouTube channels: http://www.youtube.com/entrsnm3 and Context Ministries
- Also check out Mike’s band, The Status (MySpace)
Jehovah’s Witnesses official resources
- http://www.watchtower.org/
- What Does the Bible Really Teach (online)
David Reed’s books on the Jehovah’s Witnesses

Biblical References

1 Peter 3:15 - “always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you”
John 17:3 - “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
- cf. Matthew 7:23 - “And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you…’” (to “know” is more than just gain knowledge)
John 3:3 - “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.’”

Episode 8: Walking Contradiction

theopologetics — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:10:33 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss several alleged contradictions in Scripture, pointed to by theological liberals as evidence against the inerrancy of Scripture, and by skeptics as evidence against the overall reliability of the Bible.

Music

Green Day, Walking Contradiction, from the Insomniac album, 1995

Promoted Resources

Ligonier Ministries, with Dr. R.C. Sproul
- Subscribe to the Renewing Your Mind podcast for free

Terminology

Contradiction: In classical logic, a logical incompatibility between two or more propositions. As Aristotle’s law of noncontradiction states, “One cannot say of something that it is and that it is not in the same respect and at the same time.”

Biblical References

Contradictory Accounts of Creation
- Genesis 1:25-27 vs. Genesis 2:18-19 (humans after animals, or animals after humans?)
- Genesis 1:27 vs. Genesis 2:18-22 (man and woman after animals, or man then animals then woman?)
- Genesis 1:11,26 vs. Genesis 2:5-9 (plants before humans or after?)
- Blog post refuting the alleged contradictions
Contradictory Accounts of the Triumphal Entry
- Matthew 21:1-7 (cf. Zechariah 9:9)vs. Mark 11:1-7, Luke 19:29-36 and John 12:14-15
- Blog post refuting the alleged contradiction
Contradictory Accounts of Paul’s Conversion
- Acts 9:7 vs. Acts 22:9 (companions heard or didn’t they?)
- Acts 9:7 vs. Acts 26:14 (they stood or they fell?)
- Acts 9:8 vs. 1 Corinthians 9:1 and 1 Corinthians 15:8 (Paul saw Jesus or didn’t see Jesus?)
- Blog post refuting the alleged contradictions

Episode 7: Truth Be Told

theopologetics — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:57:03 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss Sola Scriptura, the doctrine that the Bible contains all knowledge necessary for salvation and holiness, and that it is the ultimate authority and rule of faith for the believer. I look at what serves instead as the authority for Catholics, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mormons, as well as the view of some Christians, such as the Churches of Christ, who take Sola Scriptura to an unjustified extreme.

Music

Megadeth, Truth Be Told, from the The System Has Failed album, 2004
FLAME, Sola Scriptura, from the Rewind album, 2005

Promoted Resources

Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).

Terminology

Bibliology: the study of the nature of the Bible, the Word of God.
Roman Catholicism: Christians and churches belonging to the Roman Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See.
Mormonism: the most populous branch of the Latter Day Saint movement (LDS), founded by Joseph Smith.
Jehovah’s Witnesses: a pseudo-Christian nontrinitarian movement distinct from mainstream Christianity, directed by the Governing Body of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Inspired: from the Greek theopneustos, meaning “God-breathed.”
Inerrancy: the view that as the recorded words breathed out by God, the Bible is without error as originally written, and that it has been transmitted reliably throughout the millennia.

Doctrinal Explanations

Catholicism
- Catholic Encyclopedia: “Tradition and Living Magisterium“
Mormonism
- www.mormon.org: “God’s Commandments“, “Follow the Prophet”
- www.lds.org: “Prophets“; “Prophets of God“
Jehovah’s Witnesses
- The Watchtower, Nov. 1, 1990; Feb. 15, 1983; Feb. 15, 1967
- Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1939
- Qualified to be Ministers, 1967

Biblical References

Testing false prophets
Scripture is God-breathed
False prophets in the latter days
Capacity to interpret through indwelling of the Holy Spirit
- John 16:12-14
- John 14:23
Teachers gifted by God to the Church

Episode 6: Daughter of Zion

theopologetics — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:12:55 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I am joined by a close friend of mine, asking and answering the question, “Who is a Jew?” This will be the first in a periodic series discussing Israelology, the study of Israel and her people.

Music

Paul Wilbur, Roni Roni Bat Zion, from the Jerusalem Arise! album, 2002

Promoted Resources

Stand to Reason with Greg Koukl
- The Stand to Reason radio program is live on the air every Sunday 2-5 pm PST AM on 740 KBRT.
- Also available in podcast form; each episode is published to the podcast the day after it airs.

Terminology

Israelology: the subdivision of systematic theology incorporating all theological doctrines concerning the people of Israel (Fruchtenbaum).
Systematic Theology: the attempt to formulate an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs.
Replacement Theology: also known as supersessionism, a view which holds that the Church has “replaced” Israel as God’s people and as the recipients of the promises originally made to them.
Jew: any physical descendant of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Gentile: any non-Jew.
Samaritans: Jews by descent whose ancestors syncretized with pagans whom they married, and thus no longer worshipped God in truth, and were thus outside the Israelite community.
Proselyte: a Gentile who completely converted to Judaism, and was thus treated as a Jew, but never called one.

Biblical References

Jews
- The “people of the sons of Israel,” the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
- Distinguished by foreigners from themselves using the word “Hebrews”
  - Genesis 14:13 (Abram the first “Hebrew”)
  - Genesis 40:15
  - Exodus 1:15-19
- “Jew” originally a member of the tribe of Judah or kingdom of Judah, distinct from Israelites
  - 2 Kings 16:5-6
  - Jeremiah 32:1-3,12; 40:11
- Later extended to descendants of all the twelve tribes, distinguishing them from Gentiles
  - John 2:13
  - Acts 2:5; 14:1-2
  - Romans 3:29
Samaritans
- 2 Kings 17
- Ezra 4
- John 4:7-9
- Acts 8:14-17, contrasted with Acts 10:44-47
Proselytes
Suggesting Gentile believers are “spiritual Jews”
Distinction between believing Jews and believing Gentiles
- Acts 15:5-6,23-24,28-29

Episode 5: God Man

theopologetics — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:36:00 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the historic Christian doctrine which teaches that Jesus Christ is God, and I’ll address some of the challenges leveled by the Jehovah’s Witnesses, who teach that Jesus is a created being and is not God.

Music

FLAME, God Man, from the Flame album, 2004

Promoted Resources

What Color is the Sky in Their World? Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the blog of the same name.
The Trinity: Evidence and Issues, by Robert Morey.
- An excellent resource providing powerful historical and biblical evidence that Jesus is God.

Terminology

Christology: the field of study within Christian theology which is primarily concerned with the nature and person of Jesus Christ.
Jehovah’s Witnesses: adherents to a counterfeit form of Christianity who, among other serious false views, believe Jesus Christ is the first being God created.
Theanthropos: a Greek word meaning “God Man,” describing Jesus Christ as being God in human flesh.
Trinity: the historic Christian teaching that there is one and only one God, that the Father is that God, that the Son is that God, and that the Holy Spirit is that God, but that they are not each other.

Historical References

Creeds

Church Fathers

Clement of Rome: Letter to the Corinthians, “Second Epistle” of Clement
Ignatius of Antioch: Letter to the Ephesians, Letter to the Romans, Letter to the Trallians, Letter to the Smyrnaeans, Letter to Polycarp
Justin Martyr: Dialogue with Trypho (chapter 128)
Irenaeus: The Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching
Clement of Alexandria: Exhortation to the Heathen (chapter 10), The Paedagogus (Book I)
See my refutation of other Church Fathers claimed by the Jehovah’s Witnesses to support their view at my blog

Biblical References

Jesus is God
- John 1:1-3,14
- Colossians 1:16-17
- Hebrews 1:1-12 (see also my lengthy examination of this text at my blog)
- John 20:28
- Acts 20:28
- Romans 9:5, cf. Romans 1:25
- 2 Thessalonians 1:12 (NLT)
- Titus 2:13
- 2 Peter 1:1
- Revelation 22:13, cf. Revelation 1:8, 21:6
Jehovah’s Witnesses’ challenges
- Colossians 1:15
  - Psalm 89:27 has God making David, the eigth and youngest of his father’s sons, God’s “firstborn”
  - See also Genesis 48:17-19
  - For more, see my blog.
- John 3:16
  - Hebrews 11:17 calls Isaac the “only begotten son” of Abraham, even though Abraham had other sons
  - For more, see my blog.
- Proverbs 8:22, cf. 1 corinthians 1:30
- Revelation 3:14
  - But God is also called “the beginning” in Revelation 21:6
  - Luke 20:20 uses the same Greek word to refer to the power or rule of the governor
- John 14:28 and 1 Corinthians 11:3
  - For more, see my blog.

Episode 4: Baptized in Flames

theopologetics — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:02:19 +0000

In this episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss ”baptism in the Holy Spirit,” which Charismatics, Pentecostals and some others claim is a special empowering by the Holy Spirit manifested through spiritual gifts, and is separate and distinct from the saving indwelling of the Holy Spirit experienced by all genuine Christians.

Music

Knowledge MC, Baptized in Flames, from the The Book of Knowledge album, 2005
Oaks Worship, Pour Your Spirit, from the Awaken Me album, 2009

Terminology

Pneumatology: the study of the Holy Spirit.
Pentecostalism: a “renewal” movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on a direct personal experience of God through the “baptism in the Holy Spirit,” an event separate and distinct from the saving indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Charismatics: a larger group of professing Christians, including Pentecostals, who emphasize the availability to believers today of tongues and other miraculous manifestations of the Holy Spirit as seen in Acts.
Gentile: a non-Jew, one not descended from Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Godfearers: Gentiles who attached themselves in varying degrees to Judaism, engaged in Judaic religious ideas and practices.

Historical References

Clement of Rome: Letter to the Corinthians
Barnabas (various candidates): Epistle of Barnabas

Biblical References

In support of a temporal “gap” and distinction between baptism in the Holy Spirit, experienced only by some, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit, experienced by all saved believers.
In opposition to any limited scope for baptism in the Holy Spirit; it is for all believers in the expanding scope of God’s Kingdom
- Acts 2:15-21 quoting Joel 2:28-32
  - Contrasted with Numbers 11:16-17,25-29
- Gift broadened to Samarians in Acts 8:14-17
- Broadened to God-fearers (Gentile followers of Judaism) in Acts 10:44-47
- Broadened to unobservant Gentiles in Acts 19:1-7
Baptism in the Holy Spirit is for all Christians and marks one as a genuine believer
- 1 Corinthians 12
- John 7:37-39
Receiving the Holy Spirit is a promise that we are saved
Also, since “baptism” sometimes refers to this baptism in the Holy Spirit, and not physical baptism in water…
Apostles didn’t have Holy Spirit before Pentecost
- Luke 24:49 cf. John 20:22

Episode 3: You Spin Me Round

theopologetics — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:39:27 +0000

In this third episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I interview a guest concerning the topic of “presuppositional apologetics,” an approach to apologetics in which one does not attempt to provide evidence that proves the truth claims of Christianity, but rather that the presupposition that God exists is necessary to account for many of the things we instinctively know to be true.

Music

Dead or Alive, You Spin Me Round (Like a Record), from the Youthquake album, 1985

Promoted Resources

Say Hello to my Little Friend, aka the Beretta Cast, with Glenn Peoples.
- Glenn also created my podcast’s theme music, so visit his Theme Music New Zealand for all your theme music needs.
Unbelievable?, with Justin Brierley.
- Available on Premier Christian Radio in the United Kingdom, Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm.
- Also available in the Unbelievable? podcast (new episodes posted shortly after they air).
Sinner Ministries, with Sye Ten Bruggencate.
- “Nobody needs arguments for the existence of God. Nobody needs proof that God exists. The Bible teaches that those who claim that God does not exist are merely suppressing what they already know to be true.”

Terminology

Epistemology: the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope (limitations) of knowledge.
Evidential Apologetics: an approach to defending the Christian faith from critics by presenting evidence that God exists.
Presuppositional Apologetics: an approach to defending the Christian faith from critics by demonstrating that only a biblical world view can account for evidence in the first place.
Circular Reasoning/Logic: as I’m using it in this episode, appealing to or relying upon something to account for the existence of that very thing; for example, believing that the future will be like the past because the future has in the past been like the past.

Biblical References

Episode 2: Take Me To the River

theopologetics — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 04:03:21 +0000

In this second episode of the Theopologetics Podcast I discuss the topic of “baptismal regeneration,” the belief that water baptism is a requirement of salvation, the means by which our sins are remitted.

Music

Al Green, Take Me To the River, from the Definitive Greatest Hits album, 2007
Britney Spears, Oops!… I Did it Again, from the Oops!… I Did It Again album, 2000
Alison Krauss, Down To the River To Pray, from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, 2000

Promoted Resources

Theology Today Apologetic Ministries Podcast, with Phil Naessens.
- Also check out the Theology Today blog.

Terminology

Soteriology: the study of religious doctrines of salvation
Baptismal Regeneration: A view shared by the Roman Catholic Church and a few other Christian sects which holds that the physical act of water baptism is a requirement for salvation, that in fact salvation happens at baptism when one’s sins are remitted or “washed away.”
Churches of Christ: A group of autonomous Christian congregations associated with one another through common beliefs and practices, including a view of baptism similar to baptismal regeneration.
“Straw Man” Logical Fallacy: An informal logical fallacy based on misrepresentation of an opponent’s position. A poor imitiation of an opponent’s argument may be easy to “knock down,” but doesn’t actually address the argument.
Protestant: Generally, any Christian who rejects the authority of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. More specifically, related to the view of those reformers who separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the Protestant Reformation.
Apostolic Origin: Written by one of Jesus’ original Apostles.
Denying the Antecedent Fallacy: A fallacy in which one first says, “If A is true, then B is true,” and then says that “Because A is not true, then B is not true.” This does not logically follow.
Type: Something physical which symbolically prefigures a spiritual reality.
Grace: Unmerited (not earned) favor from God.

Historical References

Creeds

Church Fathers

Faith PLUS baptism
- Tertullian: On Baptism
- Augustine: On Marriage and Concupiscence
- Cyprian: Epistles 72
- Ambrose: On the Mysteries
- Uncertain Author: Recognitions of Clement, Book VI
Faith, not baptism
- Polycarp: Letter to the Philippians
- Ignatius of Antioch: Letter to the Philadelphians, Letter to the Trallians, Letter to the Smyrnaeans, Letter to Polycarp, Letter to the Ephesians
- Clement of Rome: Letter to the Corinthians
- Spiritual baptism in faith
  - Barnabas (various candidates): Epistle of Barnabas
  - Justin Martyr: Dialogue With Trypho (chapters 10-30, chapters 48-54); On the Resurrection; The First Apology
- Augustine: On Grace and Free Will

Biblical References

In support of baptismal regeneration
- The “elementary” nature of the teaching of baptism
  - Hebrews 6:1-2
- Jesus’ statements concerning baptism
- The acts of the Apostles
- The writings of the Apostles
Opposed to baptismal regeneration
- Saved by faith alone, apart from works
- Righteousness given as the result of works is not grace
  - Romans 4:3-5
  - Romans 11:5-6
- If you believe you are saved (no mention of baptism)
- On symbolic nature of ”washings”
- Some were saved, receiving the Holy Spirit, prior to baptism
  - Acts 10:44-48

Episode 1: Bring Me to Life

theopologetics — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:13:22 +0000

This is the inaugural episode of the Theopologetics Podcast. The topic is the general resurrection of all the dead, which I use to introduce myself and what this podcast is all about. Related is a seeming ignorance of the doctrine in American Evangelicalism, which instead focuses on “heaven” as a place where our spirits go when we die, as well as a refutation of hyperpreterism’s claim that the resurrection is non-physical and happened in the first century.

Music

Evanescence, Bring Me to Life, from the Fallen album, 2003
Daft Punk, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, from the Discovery album, 2001

My Blogs

On theology and apologetics: http://www.theopologetics.com
On competitive powerlifting: http://chrisdatepower.blogspot.com

Promoted Resources

The Preterist Podcast, with Dee Dee Warren.
- Check out the episode I guest-hosted, “Kicking Some Left Behind Pt. 5–Jesus, the Not-So Master Communicator.”
- I am also a guest author Dee Dee’s The Preterist Blog, and she has a ton of eschatological study material available at The Preterist Site.

Terminology

Eschatology: a part of theology and philosophy concerned with what are believed to be the final events in history
Theology: “study of divine things or religious truth,” often referring generally to one’s set of beliefs, doctrines and teachings
Apologetics: “the branch of theology concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity“
Preterism: the orthodox view that most of the biblical prophecies concerning the so-called “end times” were fulfilled in our past
Hyperpreterism: the heretical view that all biblical prophecies were fulfilled in our past including the Second Coming and resurrection
Orthodox: in agreement with the Church through history concerning those things which are essential to the Christian faith
Heresy: the denial of essentials of the faith on which the Church has united through history; a view which does so is called “heretical” or “unorthodox”
Creed: “an authoritative, formulated statement of the chief articles of Christian belief“

Historical References

Creeds

Church Fathers on the Resurrection

Polycarp: Epistle to the Philippians
Church of Smyrna: Martyrdom of Polycarp
Tertullian: On the Resurrection of the Flesh
Athenagoras: On the Resurrection of the Dead
Augustine: Exposition on Psalm 63, Exposition on Psalm 30, quoted in General Resurrection (Catholic Encyclopedia)

Biblical References

On the importance of a correct view of the resurrection
- 2 Timothy 2:16-18
On “heaven” (the “intermediate state” where our spirits go when we die)
On death as “sleep”
On the resurrection of the dead
- Jesus taught it
- Jesus’ listeners expected it
  - John 11:21-24
- Pharisees expected it
- Apostles taught it
- John’s vision of the future depicts it
  - Revelation 20:4-6,11-15
- Old Testament hints at it