

Truth Unites
Gavin Ortlund
Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.
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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.
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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/

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/

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.

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/

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/

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/

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/