In episode 27, I will look at Scripture from creation to the final consummation to see how it all tells of one redemptive story. God created a physical world, which was very good, but man sinned and death followed. However, the good news is that Christ died for our sin, was buried, and he rose again on the third day. Christ defeated sin, death, and the devil. By his death, the wrath of God was satisfied. Now, those who believe in Jesus shall be resurrected with him on the last day.

That is the gospel message. As Christians, we await: (1) the visible, physical, and triumphant second coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (2) the bodily resurrection from the dead, (3) and the new heavens and the new earth where we shall eternally dwell in the immediate presence of God, enjoying intimate fellowship with God, worshiping him with fullness of joy forever. What a glorious salvation we have received by the love and tender mercy of our God and Savior!

However, tragically, there are many professing Christians today who reject this message. Many have turned aside from this glorious biblical truth and embraced heresy. In this podcast, we will see that the teaching of Scripture is abundantly clear on this issue. Jesus Christ is coming back in glory. The crucified Savior will be vindicated, and every knee shall bow and every tongue confess before him. May God open eyes and transform hears before the great day of Christ’s coming.

In episode 26, I’m going to do something of a deep dive on eschatology. This comes after some pushback and controversy on my last video on a topic which should not have been controversial at all. The pushback reminded me that there are many, who in rejecting Dispensationalism, have gone on to embrace another error which is, in fact, heresy.

So, in this podcast I will: (1) define the basic terms of the major eschatological views; (2) look at church history and see that really only two views are historically and biblically legitimate, namely, Postmillennialism and Amllennialism; (3) observe how the modern influx of Dispensational and Historic Premillennialism has caused a knee-jerk reaction into the furthest extremes of modern Postmillennialism and the preterist hermeneutic; (4) show an interview where we’ll see that full-preterism is heresy, denying the bodily resurrection from the dead, among other things; (5) examine three portions of Scripture which people twist who are in danger of embracing the heresy of full-preterism; (6) demonstrate that older and wiser Reformed Postmillennialists did not at all commit these same exegetical fallacies and errors leading to heresy; (7) and I will give a positive presentation of what is the doctrine of the millennium as taught in Revelation 20.

This is a lot of material to cover, and I while eschatology tends to be confusing and controversial, I ultimately hope and pray that this video will bring clarity and unity among the body of Christ.

A large part of the confusion is because we’ve been conditioned in modern times to tolerate a whole plethora of eschatological positions that our Reformed forefathers outright rejected as both ridiculous and heretical. Since so many different views are now promoted in the church, the result is mass confusion among God’s people. But God is not the author of confusion, and Scripture is able to make wise the simple. The confusion is evidence of the work of the devil.

We need to see that all of these positions are not biblically or historically legitimate. That’s not to be unloving, but not all positions deserve our respect. We don’t need to legitimize and give credibility to every eschatological position, thus adding to the confusion. As I will attempt to show in this video, we may exegetically, logically, and historically deduce that the best of Amillennialism and the best of Postmillennialism represent a truly biblical and historical eschatology.

We know this is true when it comes to various views on the Trinity, the doctrine of justification, and even the doctrine of the church. But why do we not recognize that there are some eschatologies which are outside the bounds of orthodoxy? If we would recognize that reality, the church would be greatly unified and assisted in fulfilling the Great Commission. So, may God grant us grace to grow in our understanding of the best of Amillennialism and of Postmillennialism.

On a more personal note: I did’t intend for this to be so long, but there was a lot of material the needed to be covered. In fact, this could have been much longer. Also, because I was trying to cover so much material, I caught a couple of times where I mispronounced words or had something misspelled on the screen. I apologize, and hope it’s not too distracting.

Thank you for taking the time to watch this podcast. I hope you are truly blessed and edified by the content, and I pray that the Lord would grant repentance to some where needed. I say these things in love and with gratitude. May God be pleased to use these feeble efforts for his glory and for the good of the church.

In episode 25, as we are all looking for answers to fit the narrative for the historical moment we are in, I will look at recent statements from Tucker Carlson, Doug Wilson, and Nick Fuentes. We will see that each of these men speak some truth mixed with deadly lies. Yet, the biggest character in this story is the one that’s often missing: the Evangelical preacher.

These statements I will be reviewing are from four different videos. I am including all three of these men because, as you will see: Tucker Carlson is calling out Protestant preachers, Doug Wilson (as a preacher) is responding to Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes is calling out Doug Wilson. So, all three of these men are in some way interacting with each other.

Tucker Carlson’s monologue in the one video is itself a response to Donald Trump’s blasphemous Easter morning Truth Social post, where Trump cursed and threatened to kill civilians saying, “Praise be to Allah.” In the two videos we will see from Tucker Carlson, he talks about what he thinks the Christian message is, what essentially defines the Christian religion, and how he is defining the gospel itself. Therefore, it is vitally important that we pay careful attention.

Each of these men say things that we may rightly appreciate, things for which we can be grateful that they are being spoken about in public. However, biblical discernment and independent critical thinking is needed. Life is not simple in our day. There are so many lies mixed in with the truth, and we rarely take the time to slow down and examine them.

So, I will look at these men’s statements, how they interact with each other, and make a general overall analysis of the schemes of the devil, in which he seeks to make war against authentic biblical Christianity on multiple fronts at the same time. The war is real, but our victory in Christ is sure. May God grant us grace to stand fast like the Reformers in our own day.

In episode 24, I’ll be doing a review on a book which deals with a vitally important topic that is almost never addressed in our day, even by conservative pastors and nouthetic biblical counselors (NANC or ACBC), and that is the issue of an abusive or a reviling wife. As you will see from both this podcast and this book, the results are absolutely devastating.

Men have been emasculated. Women have been taught to worship themselves. Pastors have been taught to see real godly men as arrogant, proud, controlling, and threatening. The Patriarchy has been abandoned. Complementarianism is really just Egalitarianism in disguise. The created order has been turned on its head. This is a very serious problem.

A healthy marriage is the primary and essential building block for healthy churches and a healthy society. Yet, the feminist movement has crept into even the most conservative denominations and churches, including many of the best churches among the SBC and the PCA. This is not a Baptist problem or a Presbyterian problem. Feminism is everywhere.

Feminism isn’t a minor theological error, it is truly demonic. As you will see: bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness in an unrepentant reviling wife opens the door for demons to enter into her and the home. The reviling wife declares war on her husband, and is guilty of sinful manipulation and making false accusations, and yet she is not held to account.

Therefore, we will turn to Scripture to address this issue, and we will see what it has to say about marriage, the family, the respective roles of husbands, wives, and pastors. This will of course leave many people with questions relating to their personal circumstances, but this will at least give a general overview, which I hope will be a helpful starting place.

I cannot recommend Dr. David Edgington’s books, “White Knights and Reviling Wives” highly enough. It truly is a must read for pastors, biblical counselors, marriage counselors, and every husband and wife. This book is a desperately needed resource in our time, well written by a faithful pastor, doctor, and biblical counselor. Get it and read it today…

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In episode 23, I will be looking at Romans 11 in its exegetical, theological, and historical context to see if it does in fact teach a future salvation for ethnic Israel. Romans 11:25-26 is one of the main Bible verses which is often used to support Christian Zionism and the modern state of Israel, and therefore, we must take a careful look at this text in context.

When Paul said, “And so all Israel shall be saved” was he talking about ethnic Jews, a modern nation, or something else? Does God still have promises that are unfulfilled and require Jews to be gathered to the modern state of Israel? Are we to encourage any return to Judaism, the building of a third temple, or any of the ceremonial distinctives of Jewish identity?

I will answer all of these questions and more in this podcast. Both Christian Zionism and all ethnic-pride will be defeated by the two-edged sword of the Word of God, which cuts both ways. I hope that you are humbled, edified, blessed, and encouraged as the truth of Jesus Christ is proclaimed. As we shall see in Romans 11:36, all glory belongs to God alone!

In episode 22, the Reformation will continue. In this podcast, I will review an interview featuring Al Mohler and Todd Friel, which itself was a review of interviews featuring Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz, and Mike Huckabee. We will see that the very root of Christian Zionism (whether it be Dispensational or Covenantal) is Genesis 12 and God’s covenant with Abraham.As we look and their claims and compare them with Scripture, we will see that, just as Roman Catholicism chipped away at the very heart of the doctrine of justification and required Martin Luther to stand up and defend the faith in the 16th century, in the same way, Christian Zionism also chips away at the very heart of the doctrine of justification and requires faithful men to stand up and contend for the faith in our own day.In this video I will answer several important questions: Who are the real children of Abraham? Are Jews today part of an unconditional covenant with God? Does it make a difference whether they are atheists or if they practice Judaism? What about the genealogies, the Ashkenazi Jews, and other questions about the ethnic linage of Abraham? Does God have a covenantal plan for the modern state of Israel? This video is your biblical guide to all of these questions and more.May God grant Christian men the biblical conviction to stand up and fight for the truth of the gospel, even if they seem to be standing alone. May God grant grace, repentance, and forgiveness where needed for those who have fallen into theological error. May Christ restore his Bride, the Church. To God alone be the glory, both now and forever. Amen.

In episode 21, I will look at the controversial figure known as Nick Fuentes. First, we need to examine him in the broader cultural context of why a guy like Nick Fuentes is so popular. Then, I will take a look at a short video clip from Nick which I believe gives a fair summary of his character and political views. We will see that there are legitimate reasons for his popularity, and we’ll see that he does say some things which are 100% true and need to be baldly stated. However, does that mean that everything Nick Fuentes says is right, or are there some things which Christians must reject and oppose?

In this podcast, clear lines will be drawn in the sand. This is not a time for mincing words or choosing political allies. This is a time for denying ourselves, taking up our crosses, and following Jesus Christ alone. There can be no compromise. We are cut off and surrounded by our enemies, and we are getting played from both sides. Therefore, Biblical faithfulness will mean that we get shot at from both sides, but that’s what faith in Jesus Christ demands. To be a faithful Christian is to be hated by all men for Christ’s name sake. Let us walk on the straight and narrow path with Jesus…even unto death.

In episode 20, I will discuss how we are literally hard pressed on every side. We are faced with innumerable evils of every kind. This truly is an evil day. Yet, what is a Christian response to this? Are we to bury our head in the sand? Are we to amuse ourselves to death with bread and circuses? Are we to pretend that the pain, suffering, and injustice is not real?We will look at Scripture and see how Christians are to face the reality of living in an evil day, and yet rejoice in the Lord always because we have a peace and joy which surpasses all understanding. As Christians, we have a hope that transcends anything in this world. Furthermore, “the joy of the Lord is our strength” to fight against every form of evil.My prayer is that this podcast would refresh, encourage, and strengthen you in the faith. May God grant you mercy and grace and courage to face whatever trials and afflictions you are facing. To God alone be the glory!

In episode 19, I will provide a broad and comprehensive Christian theology of war. We seem to be living in an age of endless wars, and so the subject of “just war” is of the upmost importance for us to properly understand as Christians.

Every individual is effected by war, and therefore every individual needs to think through this issue, whether active soldiers, veterans, pastors, husbands, housewives, or young men who might enlist in the military in the future. We all need to ask respectively of our specific role and position of authority in life, what is the Christian responsibility and duty concerning war? That is, how shall I, as an individual, render an account to God for how I handled the issue of warfare?

However, how are we to think through this issue?

It's hard to know what's really happening in war. There are so many fake AI videos which looked extremely realistic. It's very difficult to know what's AI and what's real. There is so much propaganda from China, Russia, Iran, from Israel, and from our own government. There are more lies and propaganda floating around on the internet than there is truth and legitimate journalism. So, how are we to draw any decisive conclusions and then act on them with conviction?

Thankfully God has not left us to ourselves, "For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Corinthians 5:7) We have the Word of God, and the Scriptures are sufficient for how we are to live and walk under every circumstance in life. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

While many "conspiracy theories” are in fact true, others are blatantly false, and as humans we can easily be deceived by many things, including by our own hearts (see Jeremiah 17:9). Furthermore, even if some conspiracies are true, we are not to walk or govern our lives according to them. We are to humbly walk by faith in inspired and inerrant Scripture.

So, rather than risk being deceived by psyops or controlled-opposition, and rather than being mislead by propaganda, as Christians we need to stand on the plain truth of Scripture and the historic Christian doctrine on the subject of war. For us as Christians who know the Bible to be the true, the only question that really matters is, “What saith the Lord?”

In order to have a comprehensive biblical worldview concerning war, we must lay an appropriate foundation and then build on it. This podcast will include everything, from: (1) properly diagnosing the cause of wars; (2) understanding the role of the Civil Government; (3) knowing the proper disposition that we are to have regarding both self-defense and war; (4) what is and what is not a “just war”; (5) what is the Christian duty regarding war rightly understood in various contexts; and (6) how God is testing our faith and refining his church through the fiery trial of wars and conflicts.

This is a vitally important topic. May God grant us all humility, wisdom, boldness, and courage to do what we must, and to act distinctively as Christians, even if we stand alone, to the glory of God alone. I do believe that God has provided a peaceful way out of this mess, but Christians have to remain faithful. So, take heart and fulfill your duty before God.

In episode 17, I will give an overview of the history and theology of the Protestant Reformation, and why it matters today.

First, I will briefly introduce the history of the Protestant Reformation, which began on October 31st 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg.* Then, I will discuss the theological foundation of the Reformation, which is known as the “5 Solas.”

Next, I will define “Reformed Theology.” Sometimes Calvinism (aka “the doctrines of grace”) is equated with Reformed Theology, but you can be a Calvinist and still not be Reformed. To be Reformed is to hold to one of the historic Reformed confessions of faith, such as: The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Canons of Dort, and the Heidelberg Catechism), the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Savoy Declaration, or the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.

Then, I will look at three distinctives of Reformed Theology which set it apart from other systems of theology, and which are recognized to some extent in all of the historic Reformed confessions. Those three distinctives are: The 5 points of Calvinism, Covenant Theology (both Presbyterian & 1689 Federalism), and the threefold division of the Law of God.

Finally, we will see that Reformed theology is very practical for all of life—producing faith, joy, obedience, holiness, and genuine worship. It gives us a robust and comprehensive system of theology which helps keep us from innumerable errors, heresies, and the schemes of the devil. More than anything else, in an age of lies and deceit, we need to be deeply rooted and grounded in the truth of Scripture. We need to apply all of Scripture to all of life.

May God use this to strengthen you and build you up in the most holy faith. To God alone be the glory!

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* At the 3:20 mark where the screen fades to black: Originally, I had put together a video segment giving a brief 3 minute history of the Protestant Reformation with clips from the 1953 Martin Luther movie, synced up with audio narration from R.C. Sproul. Unfortunately, about 20 seconds of those video clips were copyrighted. So, I edited that short segment out, but I don’t think it will take anything away from the overall content of this podcast. Thanks YouTube. {rolls eyes}