Apologetics Live episode 139

Justin and Josiah talk about the doctrines of the Church of Christ and hopefully preacher Norm will join the discussion.

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Apologetics Live episode 138

Justin Peters will join us to discuss an atheist's documentary exposing fake faith healers and their tricks.

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Apologetics Live episode 137

Two discussions in one mega episode. One will be with an unbeliever that wants to have a discussion. The second is a discussion on what is the Church of Christ. Some refer to the Internation Church of Christ as a cult, others claim it is the only true church. Both sides will be represented. This is a long one but wow is it worth it. The end is crushing.

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Apologetics Live episode 136

Recently the Babylon Bee interviewed Elon Musk and Justin Peters did a video about their gospel presentation. The Bee is a popular online publication that often satirizes Christianity. So when they interviewed Elon Musk, people took notice. But what happens when satire meets reality? Do the Babylon Bee staffers know the gospel? The Bee has always been a reliable source of hilarity and entertainment. But recently, they've been straying from their core mission, interviewing Elon Musk and other such foolishness. Is the Babylon Bee up on their theology? Recently, they interviewed Elon Musk and – well, let's just say it's raised some eyebrows. But don't worry, because Apologetics Live is here to help you navigate their interview and discern the theology .... or lack thereof.

Also discussed, did JD Geear really apologize and ask forgiveness of the LGBT community.

Listen to Justin's podcast about the Bee.

 

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Apologetics Live episode 135

The team will review 2021 and make some predictions for 2022. We are looking for you to join the show and ask your questions ... or offer your challenges to God and the Bible.

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Apologetics Live episode 134

Why do some have such a hardline against Calvinism? Some people even call it a cult. However, is it really a cult? There are many people that claim that it is a cult and not biblical Christianity. Many people misunderstand what a Calvinist believe and therefore assume that it is false teaching. Matt Slick of CARM joins the discussion to talk about Calvinism. First, this discussion will define what a cult is. The second is to define what Calvinism is. If someone does not have a proper definition of terms it can create a misrepresentation of the positions. Matt answers a question on the decrees of God. Also, a question from a listener was answered about how to witness to a universalist.

 

Listen to the debate Calvinism is Useless and Dangerous

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Apologetics Live episode 133

Andrew and Justin are joined by several pastors and other brothers to discuss the debate with RA Fuentes on the topic of Calvinism is Useless and Dangerous. They review the tactics of RA Fuentes. His behavior before, during, and after the debate exposes that he is someone that loses credibility as a debater, teacher, or pastor. Several men from the Philippines come in and discuss not only the behavior during and after the debate but also their experiences with Mr. RA Fuentes. Andrew provides some helpful tools to recognize poor behavior and how to handle it when in conversations. Hear from many men all who have had a similar experience with Fuentes.

RA Fuentes has accused Andrew of lying on several issues. Andrew reveals the evidence that it is not true. They talk about the fact that someone that has to distort the facts or share half-truths to defend themself, is in a dangerous position. That is the behavior on display since the debate and Andrew does not shy away from answering. Since the debate, there has been many claims about what was said during the debate and they review what was said with the claims afterward.

Andrew offers a challenge at the end to examine his behavior and that of Fuentes. The two speak volumes of right and wrong; qualified and not.

 

Read some articles in response to the debate:

Why In The World Are You Debating RA Fuentes?

RA Fuentes Apologetics Exposed

Is 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 The Entire Gospel Message?

John 3:16: Saving or General Love?

Does God Grant Belief?

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Apologetics Live episode 132

Have you ever had an opportunity to share the gospel with a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormons? Pastor Justin had that happen and wanted to know how to better evangelize them. So we asked an expert, Bill McKeever, to join us and discuss what they believe and how to evangelize to them. It can be hard to evangelize to Mormons because they claim to be Christians also.

Bill McKeever founded Mormonism Research Ministry over 40 years ago. He will start out by providing an overview of what the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints believes. Bill goes on to provide many different ways to share the gospel with an LDS member.

Resources mentioned:

Sharing the Good News with Mormons

What do They Believe?

What Do We Believe?

In Their Own Words

 

Other resources on Mormonism:

The Real Story of Joseph Smith’s Death

Mormon’s view of God

Almost Arrested at an LDS Temple

LDS and Bill McKeever pt.1

LDS and Bill McKeever pt.2

Mormonism Pt. 1

Mormonism Pt. 2

 

Join us for an after-show on the new Wisdom app.

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Apologetics Live episode 131

Andrew and Justin are joined by Pastor Nilo and Jordan to discuss the debate with RA Fuentes on the topic of Calvinism is Useless and Dangerous. They review the tactics of RA Fuentes. His behavior before, during, and after the debate exposes that he is someone that loses credibility as a debater, teacher, or pastor. Andrew will explain why he asked the questions that he did during the cross-examination. Those were purposeful to expose that RA Fuentes did not understand the topic of Calvinism, which was the topic of debate. In fact, Andrew will play some of the debate to show that RA Fuentes called it off-topic of the debate to discuss the meaning of the five points of Calvinism. How can the meaning of the topic be off-topic?

RA Fuentes has accused Andrew of lying on several issues. Andrew will reveal the evidence that it is not true. They talk about the fact that when someone has to distort the facts to defend themself, is a dangerous position. That is the behavior on display since the debate and Andrew does not shy away from answering. Since the debate, there has been many claims about what was said during the debate and they review what was said with the claims afterward.

 

Read some articles in response to the debate:

Why In The World Are You Debating RA Fuentes?

Is 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 The Entire Gospel Message?

John 3:16: Saving or General Love?

Does God Grant Belief?

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Apologetics Live episode 130

Rey Ann Fuentes from the Philippines has challenged Andrew Rappaport to debate the topic of Calvinism is useless and dangerous. This debate has some fireworks at the end, where Andrew will expose why RA Fuentes of RA Fuentes Apologetics should not be doing debates. He did not understand the topic of the debate. Andrew exposes that RA Fuentes actually believes in the teaching of Calvinism while showing that when he attempted to define Calvinism he had an incorrect definition. Andrew will provide proper definitions of terms.

This is an educational debate on several fronts. First, it was helpful to understand what Calvinism actually is. A second is a display of how people need to define the terms. RA Fuentes attempts in the debate to claim that context is not needed for Biblical interpretation. He stated that there are "stand-alone" verses. It was a shock to him that the verse numbers were added to Scripture hundreds of years later. RA Fuentes will argue that unless we need to define T.U.L.I.P. when sharing the gospel then Calvinism is useless. He will then argue that Calvinism is dangerous because several atheists claimed to have been Calvinists but now deny the faith.

What was most disheartening was the behavior of RA Fuentes that at the end when Andrew was trying to correct him. He asked for a closing prayer but when it came to that time of the show he refused to listen, pulling his earbuds out of his ears.

Read some other articles from the debate:

Post Calvinism Debate Discussion

Does God Grant Belief (RA Fuentes)?

John 3:16: Saving or General Love (RA Fuentes)?

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