What is the advantage of creeds and confessions in the Christian church? Why isn't statements like this sufficient: "No Creed by Christ, No law but love?" Find out more as we discuss this critical subject that affects the health and well being of Christ's church. Participants: Dr. Carl Trueman, Dan Elmendorf

What is involved with sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with our Muslim friends? In many respects, the same challenges exist no matter what the background of the person we are talking with. However as our guest points out, there are unique cultural differences that we need to get to know and understand if we expect our interchange to be fruitful. We take a look at the Apostle Paul and how he talked with the people in a pagan city. Here are the books mentioned for followup reading: A Wind In The House Of Islam: How God Is Drawing Muslims Around The World To Faith In Jesus Christ, by David Garrison; Muslims and Christians at the Table: Promoting Biblical Understanding Among North American Muslims, by Bruce A McDowell and Anees Zaka; Reaching Muslims For Christ, by William Saal. Participants: Rev. Rick Anderson, Dan Elmendorf

What were the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence? The time frame is during the reign of King George III. He ascends to the throne at the tail end of an expensive global war. He felt that it was time for the American Colonists to help pay off some of his debt. Theologically, The founders felt that there were inalienable rights which were given by God. There is a revelation that tells us what is right and what is wrong. The founders apparently understood the biblical doctrine of man's total depravity. Participants: Dr. Hans Vought, Rev. Mark Diedrich, Dan Elmendorf

People are focusing on government and their political involvement. Is there an intersection of biblical thought with government? Today on A Plain Answer, we interview a lawyer who God called into the Christian ministry. He points out that the Bible has a lot to say about the Kingdom of God. Jesus describes it as the gospel of the Kingdom. So, how are we to think about God's invisible reign and its visible effects in this world? Does the invisible manifest itself visibly? Our guest points out that we are living in Jesus' Kingdom, and that He reigns from the Father's right hand. But what does all this mean for us? Tune in to find out! Participants: Rev. Ben Miller, Dan Elmendorf

Today we celebrate Father's Day by talking with a father of five, who is also a grandfather of nine children. He pastors a church in Philadelphia. Early on in his marriage, he and his wife decided on priorities - that God came first, then the family and then church activities. That order has served him and his wife very well. Join us for an encouraging discussion about this fundamental subject, and may God bless your family. Participants: Dr. Liam Goligher, Dan Elmendorf

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Michael Austin of Christian History Magazine. Their latest issue #118 has a title of "The People's Reformation: Religious Upheaval Leads to Radical Social Change." We take a look back at the time frame of the early 1500's and see figures such as Martin Luther, and the situation with the Roman Catholic church. Listeners will find out how to obtain links to this magazine and free hard copies. You are encouraged to support their work if you ask for a hard copy. Here is the link: https://www.christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/ Participants: Michael Austin, Dan Elmendorf

Our guest today describes herself this way: "When I was 28 years old, I boldly declared myself lesbian. I was at the finish of a PhD in English Literature and Cultural Studies. I was a teaching associate in one of the first and strongest Women's Studies Departments in the nation." - From the acknowledgement of the book: "The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert - an english professor's journey into christian faith." We discuss the role that friendship and biblical hospitality played in God drawing His child to Himself. Participants: Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, Dan Elmendorf

Do you remember the movie "Saving Private Ryan?" That movie caught the theme of four boys from one family fighting during WWII and three being killed and the subsequent effort to retrieve the last boy for a grieving mom. Today, our guest talks about various families who had multiple boys in battle during WWII. Some stories had a tragic ending, like the five Sullivan brothers who were all killed when the USS Juneau was sunk. Other stories, like that of the Bailey boys, had better endings. Our guest today is a professor of political science at Grove City College, and executive director of the college's Center for Vision and Values. The website is found at: www.visionandvalues.org. They offer a very nice mailing list that you can request. Participants: Dr. Paul Kengor, Dan Elmendorf

How does God provide for man's salvation from the early chapters of the Bible, all the way through the Old Testament and into the New? Is there a gracious design to God's plan and purpose? Is there continuity to this plan which finds its culmination in Christ? What does the phrase "The Israel of God" mean? How are we to understand the concept of "ingrafting?" Did Abraham have the gospel preached to him? Was Christ present in the Old Testament? Participants: Dr. David Garner, Dan Elmendorf

If you are a parent, have you ever considered the covenantal foundations of your relationship with your children? The Person and promise of God is at the very foundation of this relationship. How do we rear our children by faith? What about bringing children to Christ? Our author encourages us to parent using the model of Christ, and that is as prophets, priests and kings. That is, there are similarities that we can adopt in our families which will help us as parents. We take some time and look at how the Puritan family would have raised their covenant children. Participants: Dr. Joel Beeke, Dan Elmendorf