Truth Unites

Gavin Ortlund
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33 snips
May 19, 2022 • 59min

Atheist vs. Christian Dialogue (Tom Jump and Gavin Ortlund)

Tom Jump (atheist) and Gavin Ortlund (Christian) have a dialogue on arguments for the existence of God. Check out Tom's YouTube channel  here: https://www.youtube.com/c/tjump Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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May 19, 2022 • 1h 51min

Is Apostolic Succession of Divine Appointment?

Gavin Ortlund (Baptist) and Jonathan Sheffield (Anglican) have a formal dialogue concerning whether apostolic succession is of divine origin.  Thanks to Stephen Boyce for hosting. Check out his YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ExplainApologetics Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Apr 29, 2022 • 27min

Why Apologetics is Dangerous

Here I share some thoughts on the dangers of being an apologist, and how Anselm can help us fight against them.    Here is my commentary on Anselm's Proslogion: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/  Here is a good translation of several of Anselm's major works: https://www.amazon.com/Anselm-Basic-Writings-Hackett-Classics/dp/0872208958/ Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 29min

Trent Horn and Gavin Ortlund on Baptism: Catholic vs. Baptist

In this dialogue I talk with Trent Horn about baptism, especially looking at Baptist vs. Roman Catholic views on baptismal regeneration.    Check out more about Trent here: https://www.trenthorn.com/ Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Apr 15, 2022 • 59min

My Case Against the Papacy: Response to Criticism

The speaker responds to criticisms on the papacy, highlights concerns about biased information, and articulates seven concerns about arguments for the papacy. They discuss biblical passages, examine different views on Peter's role, compare with the office of governor, and address charges of arguing like atheists. Concerns about typology, expansion of presidential power, and fallibility of the Pope are explored.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 25min

My Baptism Questions for Trent Horn

This video responds to Trent Horn and his rebuttal of my views on baptism and baptismal regeneration. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Mar 29, 2022 • 36min

Theological Triage (1): Why It Matters

This video starts are series of videos on theological triage, focusing on why it matters that we should rank different doctrines in the church.   At 1:20 I meant "theological triage," not "theological retrieval."   Here is the book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/   Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Mar 29, 2022 • 55min

My Brother's Cosmic Horror Novel

My brother Eric and I discuss his latest book, a cosmic horror novel entitled I Am the Doorway.   Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Doorway-Eric-Ortlund/dp/1739954009   Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3WJLWlho2M   Check out Seed of Dragons: www.seedofdragons.com   Eric Ortlund (PhD, University of Edinburgh) serves as Lecturer in Old  Testament and Biblical Hebrew at Oak Theological College in London. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/
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Mar 14, 2022 • 36min

Baptismal Regeneration: Responding to Common Arguments

Here I respond to some common arguments in favor of baptismal regeneration.   Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.   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/
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Mar 9, 2022 • 12min

How to Decide Which Church to Join

Many people wrestle with how to know whether to be Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, or a part of some other Christian tradition.  Whereas my other videos focus more on the content of the theology involved in this decision, here I simply offer four practical tips for walking through this process. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. 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/

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