Apologetics from the Attic

In this episode, we continue our review of the John 6:44 debate between Flowers and White. We finish up Dr. Flowers opening statement, and look at his use of John 10, John 3 and his understanding of how John 6:45 and his interpretation of it is to be read back into the entirety of John 6:35-44. 
Next time we will begin looking at the cross examination period. 

Episode done by Rogue Calvinist Channel that I mentioned
https://youtu.be/b6a5455afCk?si=icpJjJYqe-B35s0w

We continue working through an article written by Christopher Bounds entitled "How Are People Saved? The Major Views Of Salvation With a Focus On Wesleyan Perspectives And Their Implications" . In this episode we read Bounds short section describing Augustinianism. Then we spend the rest of the time reading the sources cited. We read a sectioen from Augustine's Enchiridion, the Westminster Confession, Calvin's Institutes, and a statement by the LCMS (Lutheran Church MIssouri Synod) Of the Election of Grace. 

Link to Article here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/42909800

Link to sources
https://www.projectwittenberg.org/pub/resources/text/wittenberg/mosynod/web/doct-14.html

In this new episode of our study of the book of Romans, we introduce a very important but very difficult section of Romans: chapters 6 and 7. Here we lay the groundwork for future episodes, by talking about the relationship of these two chapters, looking at Paul's understanding of the role of the Law, and talking about the difference between the indicative and the imperative.

In this episode, I review parts of the video released by American Gospel, where Sam Storms and Michael Brown have a conversation with Jim Osman and Justin Peters on the topic of the charismatic movement and if the leading figures are false teachers or if they are headed for hell. 
Both sides make several good points, but the conveersation also goes off the rails at points. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss what the "foundational" doctrines of the Christian Church are, what accountability in the local church should look like, and how the internet and Youtube have created the wild west of doctrine and practice. 

Link to full 4 hour discussion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8b2ia66ms&t=6174s

American Gospel's Response to Michael Brown bringing up the anti-semitism of Luther
https://www.americangospelfilm.com/ag3-production-blog/michael-brown-martin-luther-manipulation

Link to where Chris Rosebrough calls into MIchael Brown's show https://youtu.be/qay9pEzvJXM?si=7T_ZSgcxwxj3LGrK

In this episode, we begin a review of the recent debate between James White and Leighton Flowers. We looked at about 2/3 of Dr. Flowers opening statement. 

Orignal link to debate:
https://www.youtube.com/live/dtjVLhR9uYw?si=DnC5xFvy6ZJytSyz

Other debate reviews to look at:
https://www.youtube.com/live/0mWAlBMgx2g?si=VIjnfQ96xRZU11jm

https://www.youtube.com/live/4sBgXPdunuc?si=UUy-PBKvRwrYEUXY

https://youtu.be/zj4Mu2iePj4?si=hEhaEDt65BzRhbC4

https://youtu.be/k5WwkB6ZQ0E?si=evP2k0WxvdbkXJ0a

https://youtu.be/6cFm7kPl-iQ?si=d9u3oJeLJjV1doAa

In this episode I begin with some comments about the "online world" of theology and apologetics. Then we continue our study through the book of Romans. We walk through this passage and define the terms and show what all who are "in Adam" recieve from Adam and we also look at what all who are "in Christ" recieve from him. We also read a passage from The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges on the federal headship of Adam and Christ, and set the stage for the next part of Romans, chapters 6-7.

We continue working through an article written by Christopher Bounds entitled "How Are People Saved? The Major Views Of Salvation With a Focus On Wesleyan Perspectives And Their Implications" . In this episode we finish up our discussion of Semi-Pelagianism and read some quotes from a Semi-Pelagian leaning (according to Bounds) writer in the Wesleyan tradition. Then we start to cover Semi-Augustinianism, and take a deep dive into the concept of "prevenient grace", which is, according to Bounds, the key distinctive of this view. We then read from Roger Olson's book "Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities", and see what he has to say about prevenient grace. Enjoy!

Link to Article here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/42909800

In this episode, I was invited to appear on Jeremiah Nortier's youtube channel, The Apologetic Dog, to review the debate that took place at the "Why Calvinism?" conference between James White and Jason Breda on the topic "The Reformed Doctrine of Atonement is Biblical and Important".

The Apologetic Dog Youtube channel link:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheApologeticDog/featured

Link to Debate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yg2cIpfyeg&list=PLXIir_ZnSKgIyUrg9YVqOas_om0-6FU48&index=1&t=3434s

Link to playlist of all talks at Why Calvinism Conference:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXIir_ZnSKgIyUrg9YVqOas_om0-6FU48&si=ynMYWuAJm7U4Kkpd

In this episode ,we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans and we look at the controversial question of what it means that death spread to all men, "because all sinned". What does this phrase mean? Does it simply mean that all humans born from Adam inherit a sin nature and will eventually sin and die? Or is there something more Paul is saying here? Tune in and find out!
We also look at the Westminster Confession and it's teaching on the Fall of Adam and original sin.

In this special live episode, Pastor Steve Vinay from Abiding Grace Church joins us to walk through James 2 and Romans 4, to discuss how James and Paul are actually standing back to back fighting against 2 different issues, rather than seeing them as contradicting each other.

Abiding Grace Church Website
www.abidinggracechurch.com

Sermon Audio of Abiding Grace Church
https://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=agcsouthhills