Why Pentecostalism is Wrong: Tongues as a Sign of Unbelief
--Why Pentecostalism is Wrong: Tongues as a Sign of Unbelief--
Pentecostalism teaches that the gift and practice of speaking in unknown languages in the church today is a continuation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts. But this view is fundamentally at odds with what scripture teaches about tongues. First and foremost, it misses what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 where he explains to the church that the gift of tongues was a sign for unbelievers. Quoting from Isaiah, Paul references the passage where God prophesied that he would speak to Israel in other tongues but even then, they would not hear.
What is also clear from Paul’s teaching is that much of what he is referring to as speaking in tongues, would not mesh in any way with the Pentecostal practice today. Paul is using tongues to mean languages, and when he says to “speak in an unknown tongue”, there is no reason to assume he means that somehow the speaker does not understand the tongue he is speaking in. When approached from this perspective, the meaning of these passages suddenly becomes much clearer, as Paul is obviously describing how to deal with the disunity and barriers to communication caused by those who cannot understand one another. Why is prophecy (declaring the truth of God’s word) better than tongues? Because prophesying (declaring who God is) actually builds up the church, whereas the act of speaking in a different language, all by itself, does nothing, (and actually, speaking in a different language when no one else can understand you is actually a waste of time and can be more about showing off or exercising control by cutting people out of the conversation). Anyone who has ever traveled to a foreign country and needed to speak through an interpreter will understand this implicitly. The moment you are able to speak directly to one another in the same language, all other tongues are dismissed as nothing more than a barrier.
Once we better understand these passages, we also
Why Dispensationalism is Wrong
--Why Dispensationalism is Wrong--
Dispensationalism is one of the most popular views of eschatology (the “end times”) in American evangelical churches, particularly among Southern Baptists where it has been estimated that over 80% of Southern Baptist churches hold to some form of dispensational eschatology. And in case you’ve never heard the term dispensationalism, you’ve probably heard of the “rapture”, which is most commonly associated with the dispensational framework.
But what is interesting about dispensationalism is that many people who believe in the pre-tribulation rapture of the church, know very little about the theology of dispensationalism. And this matters a great deal, because dispensationalism is not primarily about eschatology, but is a way of viewing all of scripture, and for attempting to explain how God is working out his will in the world and ultimately glorifying himself. The result is that even many dispensational teachers, no longer understand the theology that undergirds their teaching.
In this episode, we want to discuss the fundamental problems with dispensational theology and to contrast that system with covenant theology. Theology matters a great deal. How we think about God, his purposes, and his means and methods of glorifying himself shapes how we interpret all of scripture. It matters greatly where you start in defining your theology. Do you start with man or do you start with God?
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2024/01/why-dispensational-is-wrong-ep-151-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 What Is Dispensationalism?
00:07:18 Personal Experience
00:16:13 The Foundation
00:33:58 Dispensation of Innocence
00:41:51 Dispensation of Conscience
00:48:23 Dispensation of Civil Government
00:58:25 Dispensation of Promise
01:07:53 Dispensation of the Law
01:17:57 Dispensation of Grace
01:31:36 Millennial Kingdom
How God Created Men and Women Different
--How God Created Men and Women Different--
Our world is very confused about the roles of men and women and this is particularly true in the United States and even in our more conservative churches. And while there is a lot of complexity in this topic, there are some basic scriptural commands and decrees of God that help frame the issue.
In this episode we want to discuss how God created men and women to be different and how God is glorified through those differences. While both are created in God’s image and are equal in Christ, God made their roles to demonstrate the relationship between Christ and the church, to show the nature of the gospel, and to glorify his name and nature.
Men and woman are not the same and anyone who tries to pretend that they are is fighting against God. God says it in the beginning and again throughout scripture: “Man is not made from woman, but woman from man. Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man.” Scripture also declares plainly that man is the head of woman. These are true sayings and the fact that our society has labored so hard to make them offensive should confirm for us what Paul taught us: that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
The church of Jesus Christ must not be ashamed of the truth of God’s word. Our families, our churches, our communities, and our nations are suffering because we allow such awful lies to be spoken and celebrated while we fear to proclaim the truth. May the church repent and may God be glorified. Please join us as we discuss this topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2024/01/how-god-created-men-and-women-different-ep-150-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 Generalities
00:03:46 Creation
00:13:53 Specialization vs General
00:29:39 Dominion as Combat
00:38:13 Long vs Short Term
00:49:10 Men's Confl
How Christ Established Order in the World
--How Christ Established Order in the World--
Isaiah 9 famously proclaims how Christ came to establish and order his kingdom. In this episode we want to look at how extensive and expansive that order was and still is. In many ways the church has forgotten what the world was like before Christ came. Like fish who are so accustomed to being wet that they take water for granted, the church has lived within the kingdom of Jesus Christ from the moment of its birth. But do we understand it? And do we understand the work that our Lord has given us to do?
Please join us as we discuss this very orderly topic (in a less than orderly way).
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/12/how-christ-established-order-in-the-world-ep-147-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00:00 Intro
00:06:00 What is Order
00:07:59 Bringing Order to the World
00:15:48 Order Through Government Fiat
00:20:36 Connection of Law and Order
00:36:58 The Church Reestablishing Order
00:45:53 Order in the Justice System
01:01:10 Order in Dealing with the Poor
01:13:34 Order in the Family
01:27:40 Restoring Order
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Hosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
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Can a Christian Vote For Donald Trump?
--Can a Christian Vote For Donald Trump?--
Limited But Beyond Measure - What Christ’s Atonement Accomplished
--Limited But Beyond Measure - What Christ’s Atonement Accomplished --
Limited atonement often seems like a simple doctrine. Christ died for the elect. The end. But it’s more complicated than that. Because Christ didn’t just come to save the elect. He also came to put away sin, destroy the work of the devil, and reconcile the fallen creation to the Father.
The other part about it that’s worth discussing is that even those who understand the doctrine, limit the atonement in practical ways when we act as if the blood of Christ has no real effect on the lives of those who believe. It’s so common today for Christians to be cynical and pessimistic about the world; to act as if the very world we live in has not already been blessed and changed by the death of Christ. And when we do this, we limit the atonement. Not by stated doctrine, but by practice and by our lack of faith.
The doctrine of limited atone is important. And while it’s not incredibly complex, it touches on many different aspects of Christianity. In this episode, we want to push on the modern view of the atonement, because while the atonement is limited, its scope and majesty are beyond measure. It is limited, but it is not small, and it is the means by which Christ accomplished everything. And even as Christ sits in authority at the right hand of the Father, its work is still ongoing and will continue until all his enemies have been defeated. Do we, his people, understand the atonement? Do we honor and praise him by doing the work he has appointed us, as we should?
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/11/limited-but-beyond-measure-what-christs-atonement-accomplished-ep-145-audio/
Timecodes
00:00 Doctrine of Limited Atonement
16:34 Limiting Atonement to the Jews
32:49 Limiting Power to Transform
45:16 Limiting Removal of the Effects of Sin
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How Did the Roman Catholic Church Become Apostate?
--How Did the Roman Catholic Church Become Apostate?--
In the first thousand years after Christ, the early church gradually transformed into the Roman Catholic church, leaving the Word of God and its holy practices and replacing Christ as the head of the church with a man. While we are certain that most of our listeners are familiar with the Protestant Reformation, where so many of these false doctrines and heresies were turned away from, in this episode, we want to look at a few of the events that caused this situation to come about in the first place, and ask the question: How did the Roman Catholic Church become apostate?
We want to consider three events in particular in this podcast. The broadening of the church at the time of Constantine(313 AD), the establishment of the papacy at the time of Gregory (590 AD) and the adoption of teaching through images by Gregory III (731 AD). While there are many other events that could (and should) be discussed, these three in particular were major steps in the Roman Catholic Church’s fall from grace and each consists of issues that the people of God are facing today, particularly in the American church, but in many ways worldwide.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/11/how-did-the-roman-catholic-church-become-apostate-ep-144-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 Constantine's Impact on the Church
00:37:20 Gregory - the First Pope
00:56:49 Shift to Images
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Hosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
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If Total Depravity Is True Why Do Men Do Good Things?
--If Total Depravity Is True Why Do Men Do Good Things?--
Total Depravity is usually thought about as a doctrine related primarily to salvation (and is probably best known for being the ‘T’ in the acronym, TULIP). But in actuality, it is a broad doctrine that explains a great deal about the world and the role of sin in men’s lives. So, here’s our question: How well do you understand the doctrine of total depravity?
Have you ever wondered, “If Total Depravity is true, why don’t unsaved men sin more than they seem to?” Or “What stops an unsaved man who likes alcohol from becoming a drunkard? Or a lustful man from running out and committing adultery?” The answer might surprise you.
So please join us for this discussion. Our goal is to discuss this doctrine in such a way that it helps us to understand the world. And because sin is such a big part of the world we live in and according to scripture most people in the world are slaves to sin, misunderstanding the doctrine of total depravity can make it easy to misunderstand why unsaved people do so many good, kind, and beneficial things. We’ll even talk about how God has ordained the world in such a way, that a man’s pride can cause him stop sinning in a particular way (he’ll still sin, just differently than he would have). Because even in God’s justice, he shows mercy upon sinful man and provides many constraints in the world that keep men from rushing to their own destruction. May we glorify God for his great mercies. As it says in Romans 11, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!”
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/08/if-total-depravity-is-true-why-do-men-do-good-things-ep-134-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 Living for God's Glory?
00:06:00 What is Total Depravity
00:10:11 What is Sin?
00:16:37 How God Constrains Sin
00:19:50 Weakness of Flesh
00:29:54 Sin Cons
Should Christians Worry About Human Trafficking?
--Should Christians Worry About Human Trafficking?--
Human Trafficking probably isn’t what you think it is. Based on the news and social media, you’ve probably gotten the impression that it is this rapidly increasing phenomeon of children being snatched off the street and from stores, whisked away to some far-off place, and then forced into sexual service. And no one should say that things like that never ever happen. But they are extremely rare. And that’s part of the problem. It’s not that there’s a lack of sin of world. There’s lots and lots of sin. But dealing with sin is incredibly complex. It’s also incredibly messy. The easiest solution, in most cases, is to ignore the sins we don’t want to mess with an focus on something that is most likely to offend the fewest people. And this is what has largely been done with human trafficking.
This was a difficult episode to put together. We should be clear, it’s going to be really easy to misunderstand the point that we are trying to make. Everything about how we’ve been taught to think about very specific types of sin, such as prostitution, drug abuse, why children run away, foster care, etc has been carefully shaped for years to allow the church of Jesus Christ to ignore the reality of sin. Because in almost all cases where human trafficking is going on, the “trafficking” is just a small part of the sin. And unless the church gets serious about the sin in our midst, the sins that we can actually see and touch and speak to, nothing will actually change. The Bible says in I John that Jesus Christ was made manifest that He might destroy the works of the devil. Does the church actually believe this? Please join us as we discuss this vital topic.
Expose of trafficking and fraud from Voice of the Martyrs:
http://persecutingthepersecuted.com/
Articles critiquing Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad:
https://www.vice.com/en/topic/operation-underground-railroad
https://slate.com/human-int
The Lies of Homeopathy - Why Are Christians Deceived?
--The Lies of Homeopathy - Why Are Christians Deceived?--
It’s tempting to think that America is a modern rational country where people don't believe in magic potions, but is that really true?
Homeopathy is an old lie that keeps being updated as necessary to fool the next generation. While often associated with herbal treatments this is just another form of deception as it is completely different both in its claimed means of “healing” and in its actual substance.
For those who truly understand what homeopathy is, it’s not much different than pouring water into a bottle and claiming that it is now suddenly medicine. But then you realize how much money this water is being sold for, and how many truly sick children and adults are being sold a lie, and the reality starts to set in. Lies are always harmful because they displace the truth.
In this episode, we walk through what homeopathy really is, its history and how it keeps being sold in slightly different ways. We also discuss medicine and healing in general, because part of the reason why homeopathy and other medical quackery keeps getting accepted is because we often think about our health in wrong ways. One of the sins of the modern age is that believe our knowledge has given us greater power than we truly have. Even with our greatest advancements, modern medicine is incredibly limited, but we want to put greater faith in them than we should. And when faith is misapplied, new idolatries spring up. The Bible says in I Timothy 3:15, that the church of the living God is the pillar and ground of the truth. If we read that passage with any amount of faith, we will realize that the reason that lies are able to have so much power in the world is directly tied to failure of the church to shine forth the light of God’s word. Homeopathy is just one of many such lies, but very often, it is found flourishing in churches and religious homeschool circles. Our prayer is that the church will turn from lies. Please joi
How to Know if You Will Be in Heaven
--How to Know if You Will Be in Heaven--
One of the most common questions that people ask is, “How can I know that I have eternal life?” And scripture does teach about assurance of salvation, but the subject is more complex than many people want it to be. One of the things that the Bible teaches most clearly is that there are many people who should NOT think that they are saved. From the self-righteous Pharisee convinced of his own personal righteousness to the man who stands before God on the day of judgment exclaiming, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?” to the man Paul writes about in Corinth who was sleeping with his father's wife and who (along with his church) was sure that he was a son of God, there are many who are deceiving themselves and suppressing the truth in their own unrighteousness?
So how should we think about assurance of salvation? Is it guaranteed to all believers? Is it something that once we have it we will always have it? What do the scriptures say? Please join us as we look to God’s word for answers to these and other questions about this important topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/08/how-to-know-if-you-will-be-in-heaven-ep-131-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 Fear and Trembling
00:19:24 Struggling with Sin
00:23:35 Hebrews 4
00:33:39 Lying to Yourself
00:39:01 Pastoral Response
00:43:58 Testimony of the spirit
00:55:18 How to Check Your Assurance
01:11:39 How to Get Assurance
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Hosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
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Is Gambling a Sin?
--Is Gambling a Sin?--
A society’s attitude toward gambling tells you a great deal about its attitude toward holiness and the treatment of the poor. This should not be a controversial statement within the church, but in the last 30 years, the American church has softened its stance toward gambling a great deal. This can be seen from the rampant rise in sports betting, lotteries, casinos, and many other forms of legalized gambling that have been approved in most states (only Utah and Hawaii do not allow gambling of any kind)
In this episode, we look at the subject of gambling from a Biblical perspective. While Scripture does not have a specific command against gambling, the church has historically viewed it as an immoral practice that violates many overlapping principles and commands. But holding gambling to be a sin requires a specific view of God’s word. It requires a high view of the authority and prescriptive nature of God’s word and that has been on the decline, at least in the American church for many years now. Our hope is that as we discuss this topic, we are all encouraged to think more seriously about God’s word and how our Lord and Savior leads his people to walk in paths of righteousness. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.
Phil Johnson of the now-retired Pyromaniacs blog wrote a helpful nine-part series on gambling back in 2009. It can be found here: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/2009/11/is-gambling-ok-dont-bet-on-it.html
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/07/is-gambling-a-sin-ep-129-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00:00 Gambling Today
00:06:58 Is Gambling Wrong?
00:19:39 Gambling for Entertainment
00:24:57 Profitable Servants
00:27:47 Lots in Scripture
00:32:25 Does Providence Make it Right?
00:39:10 The Stock Market
00:47:00 Idleness
00:54:35 Government Oppressing the Poor
01:07:35 Expected Effects
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Should Christians Cut Off Toxic People?
--Should Christians Cut Off Toxic People?--
Over the last few years, the phrase “toxic” has been used with greater and greater frequency in Christian circles to describe both people and relationships. It is frequently used in regard to family, often, specifically, to parents. This type of language is often used when speaking about mental health and is frequently connected to the question, “When is it ok to cut this person out of my life?” We want to talk about all of these things in this episode and ask a number of questions: Is “toxic” a good way to describe some relationships? Is cutting people off a valid way to deal with relationships that seem to only cause suffering? And, how should we think about the suffering that comes from dealing with sinful people?
Listen to the audio version here:
Timecodes
00:00:00 Taking Responsibility for Sin
00:08:48 Fleeing Suffering
00:29:06 Selfishness
00:31:54 Keeping Your Eyes on Christ
00:46:59 Pray
00:56:00 Consequences of Sin
01:02:20 Parents and Children
01:05:48 Husbands and Wives
01:10:17 When to End a Relationship
01:22:57 Conclusion
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Are Catholics Christians? Does It Matter?
--Are Catholics Christians? Does It Matter?--
Over half of those professing to be Christians are in the Roman Catholic Church. We discuss the differences between Catholics and Protestants in doctrine and practice, and why they matter.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/06/are-catholics-christians-does-it-matter-ep-126-audio/
Timecodes
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:46 Protestant Churches Effectively Catholic
00:06:31 Salvation by Faith Alone
00:21:21 Ceremonies
00:33:38 Saints
00:42:35 Authority of Church Fathers
00:47:16 Dispensing Grace
00:54:07 Transubstantiation
01:05:03 Salvation Outside the Church?
01:07:15 Can a Catholic be a Christian?
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Theme Music - Gabriel Hudelson
Jordan Peterson's Christless Christianity
--Jordan Peterson's Christless Christianity--
Jordan Peterson, a psychologist by training and practice, has lectured about the significant influence of the Bible on Western culture since at least 2015, but in the past few years, his incorporation of a positive view of the Bible and Christianity into his brand and messaging has earned him a great deal of attention from Christians, to the point where he is viewed by some as a Christian and by others as drawing closer and closer to Christ. It’s important to note that Peterson is also appreciated for the fact that much of what he says actually makes sense and he is able to address what many see as the confounding social issues of our day with some degree of success. But Jordan Peterson is not a Christian. He has not professed faith in Jesus Christ as his savior, and in those Christian concepts, such as Hell and redemption, that he says he believes in, he is clear that his view of them is in purely carnal/physical terms.
So, why is Jordan Peterson so appealing? How should the church think about his Christless Christianity? And why is the church of Jesus Christ not more effective at explaining to the world how to deal with the problems created by sin? There is much for the church to consider here. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/05/jordan-petersons-christless-christianity-ep-119-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00:00 Jordan Who??
00:04:58 Where are the Christians?
00:07:35 His Gospel
00:16:29 Does He Say Anything Good?
00:21:25 The Authority of Truth
00:30:58 The Church's Failure
00:36:14 Need for Purpose
00:38:12 Suffering Has Purpose
00:43:32 Men Should Lead
00:44:58 Boldness and Humility
00:51:06 Rule 1: Stand Up Straight
00:52:18 Rule 2: Help Yourself
00:55:31 Rule 3: Make Good Friends
00:56:41 Rule 4: Compare Yourself to Yesterday
00:58:14 Rule 5: Don't Let Your Children Be Obnoxious
00:59:58 Rule 6: S
The Men Who Will Not Work
--The Men Who Will Not Work--
Work is central to Christianity. Jesus Christ came in the form of a servant to do the will of His Father. Paul called himself a bondservant. We are bought with a price to be the slaves of righteousness. Even before sin entered the world, God made man to work for him in the garden that he had prepared. This is important, because it means that work is good. Though sin may add to our sorrows and labor, work itself is not the consequence of sin but of God’s good order and desire for us all.
In this episode we discuss how the church’s view and doctrine of work has shaped the world around it. Right now in the US there is a higher percentage of men who are no longer in the workforce than during the Great Depression. This is not because there is not work for them to do, but because they have no plan or desire to work. We should not be deceived, sin spreads like leaven and this particular sin has been growing for decades. How should the church think about this issue? How should we pray? And how should we fight back against this sin that is so rampant? Please join us as we discuss this important topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/04/the-men-who-will-not-work-ep-118-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00:00 The Problem
00:16:52 The Reasons
00:21:58 John Fetterman
00:25:25 No Working No Eating
00:43:51 Lack of Relationship
00:47:24 Video Games
00:53:22 Disparity in Partners
00:57:24 Lack of Drive
01:06 46 Damage to Country
01:17:46 What We Can Do
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What Should Christians Believe About Conspiracy Theories?
As soon as you say the phrase “conspiracy theory”, you’ve stepped into a minefield of meaning and innuendo. It helps if you understand that the phrase isn’t just used to describe the actions of shadowy groups, but is also used to cast a negative light on the people who believe in such conspiracies. And in many cases, this negative connotation is at least somewhat deserved, because many conspiracy theories are in fact ridiculous. But as anyone who has studied history knows, groups and governments do in fact conspire. So what is a good Christian to do?
In this episode, we try to approach the subject of conspiracy theories from a biblical basis and take a shot at answering a few questions: How do you live in a world full of sinners conspiring to sin which includes liars lying about what some of those conspiracies are? How do you make sense of theories and things you only know a little about? How do you stop worrying and learn to live in joy in the world that God has made and that Jesus Christ is ruling over? It turns out, God’s word has a lot to teach us on the subject. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/04/what-should-christians-believe-about-conspiracy-theories-ep-117-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00 Controlling Narrative
05:16 Conspiracies are Real
11:02 Term Origin and JFK
19:23 Desire to Invent Answers
24:50 The First Sounds Right
35:17 Fear Others than God
46:24 The Problem in the Church
50:21 The Solutions
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Artificial Intelligence, Christianity, and the Men Who Sell Fear
--Artificial Intelligence, Christianity, and the Men Who Sell Fear --
ChatGPT and Artifical Intelligence have been all over the news lately. Should Christians be worried about what is coming next?
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/04/artificial-intelligence-christianity-and-the-men-who-sell-fear-ep-115-audio/
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Timecodes
00:00 The Open AI Letter
09:06 Fearmongering
13:53 Loosing Jobs
22:19 Jordan Peterson on ChatGPT
31:16 What Is Intelligence
38:14 The Image of God
39:53 Turing Test
43:55 Is Everything Material?
51:34 AI Regulation
57:43 Will it Destroy the World?
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TULIP vs Reformed Theology: Taking the Five Points to the Next Level
For a lot of people, TULIP, or the “Five Points of Calvinism”, serves as their introduction to Reformed Theology. But TULIP describes a fairly narrow set of doctrines, focused specifically on aspects of salvation, and while they are true and there is nothing wrong with knowing them or holding to them, Reformed Theology is a much broader and deeper subject. Reformed Theology is about the sovereignty of God over all things and focuses on God’s centrality in all and through all things. Or as Paul says at the end of Romans 11: “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! ""FOR WHO HAS KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD? OR WHO HAS BECOME HIS COUNSELOR?"" ""OR WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM AND IT SHALL BE REPAID TO HIM?"" For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.”
In this episode, we discuss the differences between TULIP or Calvinistic Soteriology (the doctrine of salvation) and Reformed Theology and we do so by considering how the doctrines that make up the Five Points of Calvinism (Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the Saints) apply to more than just salvation. The goal is to demonstrate how the Reformed view of doctrine is not narrow but broad. To the extent that any doctrine is true, that doctrine shapes the world by its truth, and the doctrines related to salvation are no difference. Our desire is that we would all seek to know God more deeply, for the people of God to think deeply and with great joy upon the things that God has revealed to us, and for the church to not grow complacent, but to continue reforming as we better understand our Lord and his glorious plan to glorify himself through creation. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.
One of the resources that we mention in the episode is J.I. Packer’s Introduction to a reprint of John Owen’s boo
How to Think About Miscarriage
--How to Think About Miscarriage--
Miscarriage is a sad but common experience in the Christian life, especially among those who believe in following God's command to be fruitful and multiply. In this episode we tackle this difficult topic.
Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2023/02/how-to-prepare-for-miscarriage-ep-110-audio/
Timecodes
00:00 All Things for Good
10:13 Miscarriage as Judgment
16:45 Miscarriage as Trial
19:58 As Judgment on Society
24:24 Miscarriage as a Picture
28:44 How to Grieve
31:13 Will the Baby Be in Heaven?
37:33 Trust in God
44:19 Consequences of Infant Salvation
50:12 Ensoulation
Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC
Hosts - Dan Horn, Jonathan Sides, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
Technical Director - Timothy Kaiser
Theme Music - Gabriel Hudelson
