Truth Unites

Protestantism is a renewal movement within the church, but does not  claim to be the "one true church." This claim better matches the  principles laid out in the New Testament for discerning the church than  the rival claims of traditions such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern  Orthodoxy, and others. 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 offer a Protestant perspective on the essence-energies  distinction in Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring points of agreement  as well as disagreement between the Thomist and Palamite traditions.   Here is my article on divine simplicity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijst.12068  Here is my article on the beatific vision:  https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/scottish-journal-of-theology/article/will-we-see-gods-essence-a-defence-of-a-thomistic-account-of-the-beatific-vision/9BAA85479C70DC24CA75F1691BC0BC3E  Here is my video on divine simplicity: https://youtu.be/wlpdpAnVwgI  Here is my video on the beatific vision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uGkwPJkWmI 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/

The Bodily Assumption of Mary is an infallible dogma of the Roman  Catholic Church. Many of the Eastern traditions hold to a similar view.  In this video I offer a historical critique of the assumption from a  Protestant perspective. 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/

Luke Moon, Gavin Ortlund, Jacqueline Rivers, and Paolo Carozza discuss  how we can avoid polarization in our society as well as seek unity in  the church. Thanks to Philos Project for hosting this discussion.  See the full dialogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux5N9ppgKuM 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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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.

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/