Following Jesus

Is “once saved, always saved” a doctrine that Protestants can’t defend? Well, that’s what Catholic Apologist JesusandWhatnot has claimed in a recent video. So today, I’m going to show you how this doctrine can be defended, and how the Bible undeniably teaches it.

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0:00 Introduction

1:45 The One Doctrine Almost Every Protestant Struggles to Defend

5:09 The Question That (Allegedly) Proves How Ridiculous OSAS Is

13:57 Does Apostasy Disprove OSAS?

20:00 Catholics vs. Protestants on Assurance of Salvation

26:11 Do Romans 11 and Hebrews 10 Disprove OSAS?

30:18 How I Know My Faith in Christ is Genuine

32:11 How Jesus Taught OSAS in the Gospel of John

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 John 2:19, Luke 8:11, Luke 8:13, 1 John 2:18, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 4:5-8, Romans 11:17-20, Romans 5:1, Romans 8:30, Hebrews 10:26, John 5:24, John 10:28-29

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Abortion supporters will often claim that the Bible supports abortion. For example, they’ll say that life begins at the first breath according to Genesis 2:7, meaning that the unborn isn’t actually alive yet. Or they’ll say that killing a child in the womb doesn’t constitute murder in Exodus 21. And most shockingly, pro-choicers will claim that Numbers 5 gives people instructions for how to perform an abortion. But as a pro-life Christian, I’m going to show you why the Bible doesn’t support abortion, and that it very clearly condemns it.

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0:00 Introduction

0:59 Does the Bible Say Life Begins at the First Breath in Genesis 2?

4:28 Is Killing the Fetus in the Womb Not Considered Murder in Exodus 21?

10:20 A Better Interpretation of Exodus 21

12:30 Does Numbers 5 Give Instructions for an Abortion?

17:57 The Biblical Case Against Abortion

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV, unless stated otherwise):

Genesis 2:7, Exodus 21:22-25, Numbers 5:15, Numbers 5:19-22, Numbers 5:27-28, Psalm 139:13, Luke 1:41, Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 6:16-17, Luke 18:20

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Most people who reject Sola Scriptura don’t actually know what Sola Scriptura is. And that is the case with Father Paschal Uche, a Catholic Priest in England. He recently posted a video talking about why Catholics reject this doctrine—but he constantly misrepresents it and what Protestants believe. So today, I’m going to break down his video, showing you what we actually believe and why Sola Scriptura is a necessary doctrine that is taught in the Bible.

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0:00 Introduction

1:37 Are Protestants Missing an Authoritative Interpreter?

4:07 Ridiculous Straw Men of the Protestant Reformers 

6:10 Three Verses That (Allegedly) Disprove Sola Scriptura

12:42 Was Sola Scriptura Possible for the First Three Centuries of Church History?

16:14 Did Augustine and John Chrysostom Reject Sola Scriptura?

19:38 The Necessity of Interpreters of the Bible 

23:02 Do Protestants Think That All You Need Is the Bible Alone?

24:56 Did Peter Condemn Private Interpretation in 2 Peter 1?

27:32 My Message to Father Paschal Uche

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Acts 17:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Romans 13:1, Ephesians 5:22, Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:22, 2 Peter 3:15–16, 1 Timothy 5:18, Galatians 1:8, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 16:22–23, Acts 8:31, 2 Peter 1:20–21

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Is Mary the mother of God? And if so, then what implications does that title have? Would that mean that she existed before God or that she gave Jesus His deity? Well, as an evangelical Christian, I’m going to explain to you why Mary undeniably is the mother of God—and why it’s heresy to reject that title for her.

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0:00 Introduction

0:29 My Argument for Mary as the Mother of God

2:59 The Objection That Mary as the Mother of God Is a Catholic Doctrine

4:29 The Objection That the Bible Never Calls Mary the Mother of God

8:11 The Objection That Mary Was Just the Mother of Jesus, Not the Mother of God

11:45 The Objection That God Is Eternal and Doesn't Have a Mother

15:17 The Objection That Mary Didn't Give Birth to the Father or the Holy Spirit

15:57 The Objection That Calling Mary the Mother of God Is Pointless

18:25 The Objection That We Should Be Focusing on Jesus, Not Mary

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Luke 1:41-43

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Did the apostles believe that Jesus wasn’t God? Well, that’s what heretic Paul Davis (RealGoodNewsXP) has claimed in a recent video. So today, we’re going to listen to his claims about Jesus and the early Christians, and I’ll show you why he’s wrong about pretty much every single thing he says.

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0:00 Introduction

1:15 Did Peter Believe Jesus Was Just a Man Who Was the Messiah, Not God?

6:46 Did Jesus Never Claim to Be God?

12:36 The Ebionites and the Hebrew Gospel of Matthew

14:12 Details About Jesus That Allegedly Prove He Wasn't God

17:08 Did the Roman Catholic Church Turn Jesus Into a God?

18:16 Debunking the Claim That Jesus' Own Apostles Did Not Believe He Was God

19:51 My Message to Paul, AKA "Real Good News”

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6, 2 Peter 1:1, Mark 10:17-18, John 5:17-18, John 10:27-28, Matthew 4:10, Matthew 2:2, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 15:25, Matthew 20:20, Matthew 28:9, Matthew 28:17, John 17:3, John 17:20-21, John 1:1, Luke 1:43, Hebrews 1:6, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 14:33, John 20:28, Colossians 2:9, Mark 1:3

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I recently debated Jacob Hansen, who is widely considered to be the #1 Latter-day Saint apologist. And today, I’m going to break down that debate and why I found Jacob’s arguments for Mormon doctrine to be ultimately unconvincing. I’ll also share a few ways that I messed up, and what I would do differently if I got a second chance.

At the time of this recording, it’s been a little over a week since the debate. I’ve had some time to collect my thoughts, review the debate, and think through some better rebuttals that didn’t come to my mind at the time. So I’m gonna break everything down, and then at the end, I’ll answer the question of who I think won the debate.

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0:00 Introduction

0:50 My Thoughts About Jacob Hansen 

2:05 Do Christians Not Actually Believe They're Children of God?

3:43 Do Trinitarians Believe Jesus Is Like a Square Circle?

7:25 Does the Trinity Ultimately Reduce to Modalism?

10:27 Is the Godhead Like 3 Blue Pens?

13:30 Jacob Sometimes Deflects Instead of Giving Direct Answers 

16:48 Some Mistakes I Made During the Debate 

20:25 Who Won the Debate: Jacob Hansen or Me?

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Isaiah 43:10, Isaiah 44:6, Isaiah 45:5, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:20

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Does the Bible teach the Trinity and monotheism? Or was Trinitarianism just a later invention influenced by Hellenism? And is the Trinity a salvation issue? Well, I recently sat down with my friend Braeden (GospelGuardianLDS), to discuss these issues and where Mormons and Protestants agree and disagree. This was not a heated debate, but rather a civilized discussion between two people who do have great disagreements, but also still have respect for each other. So, here's our conversation. I hope you enjoy it and get something out of it.

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00:00 Introductions

02:14 Does the Bible Teach the Trinity?

8:14 Is Jesus a Lesser God (Subordinationism)?

10:39 What Does the "Oneness" of God Really Mean?

17:03 Monotheism vs. Henotheism vs. Monolatry

25:29 The Divine Council, the Sons of God, and Angels 

33:43 Can Humans Become Gods (Exaltation)?

39:24 Was the Trinity Borrowed From Hellenism & Greek Mythology?

44:47 The Johannine Comma (1 John 5:7-8)

53:43 Was the Trinity Taught by the Early Church Fathers?

1:04:20 Why Doesn't the Bible Teach the Trinity More Explicitly?

1:08:32 Is the Trinity an Unstable Doctrine?

1:17:13 Is the Trinity a Salvation Issue?

1:24:03 How Different Are the Mormon and Trinitarian Views of Jesus?

1:36:28 Final Thoughts

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I’m not a Calvinist. And today I’ll give you 6 reasons why, showing what the Bible teaches and responding to some of Calvinism’s strongest arguments.

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0:00 Introduction 

0:33 What calvinism is

2:56 God has given mankind free will.

9:07 God wants all men to be saved.

13:26 Jesus died for every person, not just the elect.

16:48 God’s grace can be resisted.

18:55 Monergism isn’t exclusive to Calvinism.

21:30 The Bible never teaches Calvinism.

24:26 My challenge to debate a Calvinist

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:5, Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:16–17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 2:11, 1 John 2:2, Romans 1:20, Matthew 23:37, Galatians 2:16

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Dan McClellan can’t stop lying about me. In the last month, he’s made 3 long-form videos in response to some of my teachings. And every time, Dan misrepresents my positions, falsely attacks my character, and uses some very cheap and unethical debate tactics. So today, I’m going to show you what Dan gets wrong about me, and more importantly, what he gets wrong about the Bible and Christianity.

The Truth About Transgenderism and the "Wrong Body" Argument… — https://youtu.be/XmcW9epMwbM

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0:00 Introduction 

0:53 2 Nephi 25:23 and Grace Alone Salvation

7:07 Is Every Word of the Bible Negotiable?

10:35 Dan McClellan's False Attacks on My Character and Apologetics

14:23 No Grace Alone Salvation in the New Testament?

15:36 Is the Bible Not from God?

20:36 Dan McClellan’s Accusation That I Don’t Think Critically

23:49 Am I Just Performing the Endorsement of a Credence?

27:51 Dan McClellan’s Tactic of Using Big and Uncommon Words

29:26 Not Every Argument Is Worth Having

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 4:5, Romans 11:6, 1 Corinthians 7:10–12, Matthew 5:32, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16

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In my opinion, the biggest reason why Mormons aren’t Christians is that they deny the Trinity, which means they worship a different God than Christians. And today, we’re going to see what Mormons get wrong about the Godhead and the Trinity by responding to a General Conference message from Jeffrey R. Holland, who was the LDS Church’s second-most senior apostle at the time of his death.

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0:00 Introduction 

0:32 Who Jeffrey R. Holland Is

1:17 The Difference Between the LDS Godhead and the Christian Trinity

2:48 Did the Early Church Believe In the Trinity?

9:09 Does God Have a Physical Body?

13:23 The Mormon Jesus vs. The Biblical Jesus

17:28 Joseph Smith and the Great Apostasy

22:14 My Advice to the Latter-day Saints

Bible verses in this video (all from KJV):

John 17:3, Mark 12:29, James 2:19, 1 Timothy 2:5, Jude 25, Genesis 19:24, John 4:24, Luke 24:39

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