Truth Unites

In this video I respond to Joe Heschmeyer on whether Origen affirmed praying to the saints, and other areas of misrepresentation. See Samuel James' Digital Liturgies: https://www.crossway.org/press-room/digital-liturgies-tpb/ See Joe's first video here: https://youtu.be/BA5rOsIhotM?si=lJxp6rGtub8PU9si See Joe's second video here: https://youtu.be/OEreH7eKUqc?si=vNPUvWhSHG_e8E6T Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

Sean McDowell and John Marriott discuss the deconstruction movement in the church, explaining its meaning and its impact on Christianity. They differentiate between big and little evangelicalism, urging listeners to focus on the essence of being a follower of Jesus. The speakers emphasize the significance of listening, unconditional love, and staying within the boundaries of historic Christianity while allowing freedom to explore different views. They highlight the beauty of Jesus in the midst of doubts, emphasizing grace and the importance of showing love and kindness to those in need.

Gavin Ortlund discusses the Protestant concern of calling Mary the Mother of God. The podcast delves into Karl Barth's controversial views and the legitimacy of this title. It explores the historical development of Mary as the mother of God and the concerns of Mariology. The speaker discusses the issue of Christians directing their love and prayers towards Mary instead of Jesus and the potential idolatrous nature. The chapter also highlights the caution against elevating Mary beyond the scriptures and the abuses of her veneration.

This podcast provides a Protestant appraisal of the Roman Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception. It explores Protestant concerns and beliefs about the doctrine and discusses the criticism of Mary's actions in biblical passages. The podcast also delves into the historical development of the Immaculate Conception within the Roman Catholic Church and examines the views of Eastern theologians on Mary's perfection.

Gavin Ortlund, PhD graduate from Fuller Theological Seminary, explores the Christian themes and values in 'The Lord of the Rings,' including the portrayal of good and evil, death and immortality, the paradoxical power of good and evil, and the triumph of good over evil, highlighting the complexity of the book and the importance of fiction in shaping values.

The podcast explores the characters Valjean and Javert in Les Mis and what they teach us about the human heart and the grace of God. The speaker recommends a book for worship leaders and teams. They discuss the parallel pathways of Valjean and Javert in Les Mis. The chapter explores the opposing reactions to grace by Javert and Valjean. They also compare the nature of grace to the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on whether they are more like Valjean or Javert.

Exploring a Protestant concern about the bodily assumption of Mary and addressing common defenses for the belief. The significance of discussing beliefs respectfully and critically evaluating the truth. Historical evidence and doctrinal disagreements surrounding the assumption of Mary. Attempts to stretch the evidence and criticism towards reading modern beliefs into early patristic texts. Evaluating arguments from silence. The absence of Mary's assumption in early church texts. The validity of Mary's Assumption and the question of authority.

In this video I argue that the testimony of Jerome opposes apostolic succession in its technical meaning. Along the way I respond to the argument by Keith Little that a key passage in Jerome has been misrepresented by Protestants. For Keith's argument see here: https://www.youtube.com/live/TmAIVTVRI7k?feature=share Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

In this video I respond to Rabbi Tovia Singer, who argues that the doctrine of the Trinity contradicts the Hebrew Bible and Jewish faith. See Rabbi Singer's Debate with William Lane Craig here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK2-VlSXrbQ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

This talk argues that the doctrine of God is the answer to modern despair, drawing implications for the church's work of evangelical and apologetics. It originally was delivered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Evangelical Free Church in America Theology Conference. The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/