Introduction--This has been the great debate throughout the history of the interpretation of verses 14-25. Who exactly is the man Paul describes in these verses--We said last week that the history of interpretation can be divided up, broadly speaking, into three positions- a- This is an unregenerate man. b- This is a regenerate man at his very best. c- This is a regenerate man missing some vital element necessary for victorious Christian living.-And I told you last week why I believe the first position is the correct one - that this is an unregenerate person.-I believe that Paul is standing, in these verses, looking back on what his relationship was to the law of God prior to His relationship with Christ. He has taken up a position sometimes referred to as the dramatic present. He speaks in a 1st person, presents tense, way in order to tell us something vital about God's law. I believe this, for one main reason - context.

This week on the Straight Truth podcast, host Dr. Josh Philpot tells us anyone who has been married for any length of time knows that in marriage you will face difficulties and challenges. Sometimes it's as simple as disagreeing over something small and then getting along despite the disagreement. Knowing these things, could a Christian still choose a spouse that isn't right for them- If a Christian follows and satisfies all the parameters outlined in Scripture for taking a spouse, is it possible that they may have married the wrong person- This is the focus of this week's discussion between Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot.

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the discipline of children, specifically the often controversial use of physical discipline through spanking. Verses in the book of Proverbs speak of using a rod for disciplining. Are these verses instructing parents in spanking their children- Since these verses are in the Old Testament are they even applicable to Christians- Are there New Testament passages that affirm and confirm discipline by spanking- Aren't we teaching our children to hit and that hitting is okay by spanking them- Therefore, is spanking appropriate-

This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the topic of biblical contradictions. Contradictions are where parts of a text seem to say the opposite of what is said in another part. When reading the Bible people often come across certain verses or passages that seem to contradict each other. On the face of it, one set of verses says one thing and then another set appears to say something entirely opposite. How does one reconcile these difficult passages of Scripture- How do we answer supposed Bible contradictions-

Is the coronavirus like a biblical plague- Is there a connection or relation to sin- Is God judging all the earth with the coronavirus- If not, what is God doing in allowing Covid19 to take place-- -This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the current pandemic that we find ourselves both living through and dying as a result of. Dr. Philpot brings these concerning questions to Dr. Caldwell. He also asks how should we be thinking as we seek to protect ourselves, our families, and others as we go through something we've never experienced on such a global level, nor in our lifetimes.