Episode 249: One popular objection from skeptics and a serious concern from seekers is, “How can a loving God send people to hell?” As Timothy Keller puts it in his book The Reason for God, “Divine judgment is one of Christianity’s most offensive doctrines” (69). How do we reconcile God’s perfect love with His perfect justice. Tune in as I walk us through this “hot” topic.
Category Archives: Doctrine
When We Disagree, pt.4
Episode 246: Brethren disagree. And we disagree about a lot of things. Having examined the principles in Romans 14-15, what do we do? In this episode, I lay out the 2 + 1 solutions which are available to us when we disagree.
When We Disagree, part 3
Episode 245: What do we do when we disagree? I continue to unpack principles from Romans 14-15, specifically the role unity plays in our disagreements. Tune in and find out how important unity really is and why our disagreements must always keep unity in view.
When We Disagree, part 2
Episode 244: We disagree over many things in the churches of Christ. Those disagreements have yielded chaotic effects in the church. But God’s word brings order out of chaos. So what is the word of order which God speaks into the present chaos which exists in the churches of Christ today due to disagreements and division? Tune in as I begin walking us through Romans 14-15, gleaning valuable principles for what we are to do biblically when we disagree.
Catholicism 3
238: Is the Catholics Church the church of the New Testament? I continue to probe this question examine the doctrines of saints & priests, celibacy of the bishops, and original sin and compare these to the Bible.
Question of the Day: What about infant baptism?
Catholicism 2
Episode 237: Is the Catholic Church the church of the New Testament? I take a look at several doctrines of the Catholic Church to determine if they are Scriptural including calling priests “father,” rosary beads, and the worship and perpetual virginity of Mary. Prepare for some challenging insights.
Catholic Doctrines Which Contradict the Bible
Question of the Day: Was Peter married?
Predestination
Episode 229: The doctrines of predestination and election literally give me headaches thinking about. Join me as I explore the various views and the development of this doctrine in history with some illustrations along the way to hopefully clarify.
Holiness
Episode 228: What does it mean for God to be holy? What are the practical implications of God’s holiness upon us? Tune in as I examine the deep concept of the holiness of God and the holiness of God’s people.
Napkin Notes
Episode 226: Garth Callaghan has cancer and is given only an 8% chance to live. Everyday he packs a napkin with a note written on it in his daughters lunch and has ensured that she will have one for the rest of her academic career (through High School) even if he passes away. What can this simple act of love from a terminal father teach us? Tune in as I make some connections for us.
Question of the Day: Is the word “hell” or the phrase “burn in hell” in the Bible?
Pope’s New Balance
Episode 186: So the Pope wants a new “balance” in the Catholic Church or else it will “fail” or “fall.” This is the same guy who said belief in God was optional to going to heaven, right? Tune in as I offer a Biblical perspective for Christ’s church when confronted with talk of “balance.”
Pope warns church must find new balance or fail
Question of the Day: Is Satan real?
Live from the Pulpit 