Truth Unites

Discussions on Protestant conversions, unity in Christian institutions, enriching worship practices through historical perspectives, and the significance of building life on Jesus Christ for assurance and certainty.

In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant response to "Fiducia Supplicans," Pope Francis' declaration allowing for priests to bless same-sex couples. NOTE: at 00:18 I meant to say "couples," not "unions." That was a misspeak. Read the declaration here: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/12/18/0901/01963.html Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Exploring the controversy of Noah's flood, the debate between local and global interpretations, challenges of interpreting biblical narratives, similarities with ancient stories, and encouraging respectful dialogue and scholarship in biblical interpretation.

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a critique from the channel Agnus Domini about whether John Chrysostom believed in purgatory. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Explore the transformative aspects of heaven, where physicality meets community and permanence. Discover themes of healing and joy that alleviate earthly pain, inviting reflection on the promises of the afterlife. Learn how joy in heaven isn’t static but evolves with each life stage, fueled by God’s infinite nature and boundless discoveries. Engage with the idea of eternal communion, as listeners are encouraged to contemplate the beauty and hope that the divine realm offers.

Gavin Ortlund, President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, explains three reasons to believe in divine simplicity and its significance in establishing the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit in Christian theology.

Gavin Ortlund, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai, critically responds to the documentary film Cessationist, debunking five cessationist arguments and highlighting the role of miracles in confirming the Gospel. They explore instances of prophesying in the Bible and its association with music, discuss the meaning of 'apostolos' as a spiritual gift, and address the belief in spiritual gifts in the new covenant era. The chapter also challenges the connection between Protestantism and cessationism.

In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses the meaning of the incarnation, particularly the so-called extra Calvinisticum. For more on the author-story analogy (Tolkien writing himself into The Lord of the Rings): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/moth.12308 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: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

In this video Gavin Ortlund and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's influence: why it is so broad, whether it is consistent with Christianity, and what it reveals about our culture. See Glen's original video here: https://youtu.be/omNdy1hDq70?si=7F2N0XzQ7oSylISp See the 321 course here: https://speaklife.org.uk/321course/ The Reset Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJKwoAeeX4&list=PL4zD5797LHdfhw3vJEz0UkksUnxrnNTin 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: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Discover the significance of studying church history for Christians and practical advice on how to learn about it. Explore the intricacies and contingency of history with fascinating anecdotes. Learn about the value of curiosity and narrowing interests when approaching church history. Understand the importance of primary resources and deep diving into church history. Engage with history by focusing on specific episodes and influential figures like Gregory the Great and Boethius.