Truth Unites

Here I offer five appeals toward a case for open membership among Baptist churches.   Links referenced in the videos:  My first video theological triage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Dy85m9rUU  My dialogue with Jonathan Leeman: https://mereorthodoxy.com/baptism-church-membership/  Joe Rigney's article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-infant-baptisms-count  Luke Stamp's article: https://jbtsonline.org/a-response-to-peter-j-leithart-by-r-lucas-stamps/ 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/

In this video I respond to William Albrecht's criticisms of my work on  the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary, focusing on the timing and  context of the emergence of this belief in the early church.   The original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhlrM8Zb3M  My dialogue with Cameron: https://youtu.be/_3Vqxd6PvMA 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/

In this video I do theological triage in the realm of eschatology, or  the doctrine of last things. I argue that Christians should divide over  the second coming, final resurrection, and final judgment, but not over  differences concerning the millennium, the Antichrist, or the Great  Tribulation.    Original theological triage video: https://youtu.be/B2Dy85m9rUU  My theological triage 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/

Delve into the fascinating theories of atonement, exploring insights from historical figures like Irenaeus and Anselm. Discover how recapitulation and satisfaction theories intertwine to create a unified understanding of Christ's sacrificial role. Examine the importance of Old Testament scriptures in shaping atonement views. Unwrap the transformative journey of Christ's life and the impact of surrendering to Him, reshaping personal identity and relationships while hinting at engaging future theological discussions.

Jesus promised in Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church, and the gates  of hell shall not prevail against it." This promise is often wielded  against a Protestant view of church history. Here I recount two assumptions that are often made in such argumentation. 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/

Here I talk with Dr. Josh Rasmussen about the problem of evil, and a few other topics in the philosophy of religion. 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/

Indulgences represent an example of the Protestant concern about accretions in church history. In this video I highlight three ways indulgences change from the patristic to the medieval era. 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/

Dive into the fascinating world of theological triage, highlighting the importance of understanding between Calvinists and non-Calvinists. Explore unconditional election and the debates surrounding predestination vs. human free will. Discover how divine foreknowledge interacts with human choices, drawing on classic philosophy. Finally, there's a call for unity amidst diversity, encouraging humility and dialogue among differing beliefs in Christianity. It's a thought-provoking journey into some of theology's most compelling questions.

My friend Nick Swoboda and I chat about Striving Side By Side, an  exciting new ministry that seeks to provide support and community for  Protestants who are wrestling with ecumenical questions related to other  traditions.   To request admittance to the group, email Nick at: strivingsbs@gmail.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/

I chat with Guillaume Bignon, author of Confessions of a French Atheist,  about his conversion to Christianity, his views of justification by  faith alone, and Calvinism.   Buy Guillaume's book: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-French-Atheist-Hijacked-Christian/dp/1496443020/ 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/