Episode 462: I review Tracy Dugger’s article for Seeking the Old Paths, “Free-Will According to Calvinism.” I was hopeful for a definition (finally) of “free-will” within the framework of churches of Christ. Unfortunately, this article disappoints in several ways. Tune in as I work through the assumptions and shortcomings of this article while also providing an (Edwardsian) accounting of the will.
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Alistair Begg’s Trans-Wedding Advice
Episode 461: Alistair Begg has come under fire in recent days because of comments he made wherein he advised a grandmother to attend her grandchild’s wedding to a transgender person. Naturally, this rankled the feathers of not a few Christians (which is good). In this episode, I give my take on Begg’s comments and review some of his remarks in response to his critics.
Psalms of Solomon, part 2
Episode 460: I continue to breakdown the Psalms of Solomon, unpacking what is in them. This episodes looks specifically at chs. 9-18 before concluding with comparison/contrast between the message of these psalms and the New Testament. What, if anything, do these 1st century B.C. poetic works have to do with the NT? Tune in as I conclude my research into the Psalms of Solomon.
Psalms of Solomon, part 1
Episode 459: The last script I was working on for the SwordPlay podcast was on the Psalms of Solomon, a collection of 18 poetic works sometimes found in Septuagint translations. What are these psalms? What is contained in them? Why were they “banned from the Bible”? In this episode, I begin to eliminate the mystique surrounding these psalms, explaining what they are, where they came from, and what is in them. They are not nearly as sensation as they might be made out to be.
Predictions for 2024
Episode 458: We are off and running for the new year. Steve Deace peers into the crystal ball for 2024 and makes 10 predictions. Some are funny; some not so funny. I read through them with a focus on two of them in particular: UFOs & idolatry. Tune in as I work through the list and offer up my take on these two critical topics.
“He Glorified” in Romans 8.30
Episode 457: Yet another interpretation presents itself concerning the Golden Chain of Redemption in Romans 8.29-30, this one focusing on “He also glorified” at the end of verse 30. This particular take argues that since the aorist (past) tense is used, glorification is a already accomplished with a strong connection to baptism. In this episode, I take this view to task exegetically, contextually, and theologically to show that Paul’s use of the aorist does not negate his eschatological considerations.
K. C. Moser & The Gist of Romans
Episode 456: K. C. Moser was a preacher in the churches of Christ in the twentieth century (1920s-70s). He wrote several articles, pamphlets, as well as a couple books. In this episode, I take a brief look at his book The Gist of Romans with an eye to his other book The Way of Salvation. What can we possibly learn from this “ultra-Calvinist” (as one brother labeled [or libeled] him) or “semi-Calvinist” (as another brother styled him)? Tune in as we explore brother Moser’s grace-oriented, cross-focused, Christ-exalting approach to Romans.
Communion with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, pt. 4
Episode 455: I continue my reading of select excerpts from John Owen’s magisterial work Communion with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We venture from part 2 to part 3 and begin working through communion with the Holy Spirit. We make it to part 3, chapter 3.
Communion with God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, pt. 3
Episode 454: In this episode I continue my reading of John Owen’s Communion with God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that is, select excerpts and underlined portions I found beneficial. I am confident you will be edified too!
GIANT Takedown of Haunted Cosmos featured on Right Response Ministries
Episode 453: From time to time I tune into Right Response Ministries hosted by pastor Joel Webbon. A couple weeks ago he had the guys from Haunted Cosmos on to talk about giants. Like when I discussed Dr. Laura Sanger on Blurry Creatures, I takedown the eisegetical reading of Scripture and the speculative aspects involved in the “historic orthodox view” concerning Nephilim, Nimrod, and giants. I also demonstrate the ahistorical presentation of textual transmission as well as examine all the data about Goliath. A jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss!
Sizes of Giants and Where are They Now – Right Response episode
Live from the Pulpit 