The Old Roads Podcast

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley explores practical implications of the resurrection of Jesus for our lives. If Christ has been raised, what does that mean about the extraordinary claims he made for himself? How should we evaluate those claims? And what does the resurrection of Christ say to us in our own confrontation with death?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley addresses the question of the rationality of believing in the resurrection of Jesus. If dead men don't (normally) rise, can a rational person honestly believe that on the first Easter Sunday, one man actually did? How do worldview considerations, historical evidence, and the witness of Scripture help us answer this question?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley answers questions from listeners regarding the ethics of euthanasia, whether or not generational curses are real, and the issue of whether or not new covenant believers may use musical instruments in the gathered worship of the church.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley addresses the theological meaning of Christ's sinless, obedient life. Does Christ's life have any significance for our salvation, or was it merely a prelude to the cross? Answering this question gives us a deeper insight into the wonder of the gospel and the hope of our right standing with God by faith alone.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley seeks to adjudicate between a general atonement (the Arminian view of Christ's death) and particular redemption (the Calvinist view of Christ's death). Did Christ die to make salvation possible for everyone, or did he die to make salvation certain for some?

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley takes note of seven objections that have been raised against the teaching that Christ bore God's wrath in our place. In each case, he finds them biblically and theologically wanting. This discussion seeks to explain why many people are offended by the biblical teaching about the cross and why that offense is misguided.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O'Kelley discusses the meaning of the cross. How does the death of Jesus Christ actually save us? The answer to that question depends on how you understand the nature of the threat that stands against us, and from which we need saving. There are multiple views on this question, but Scripture guides us toward one in particular.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley answers questions from listeners regarding whether or not pro-life people bear moral responsibility for abortions in their society, whether abuse is grounds for divorce, saltwater and freshwater fish during the time of Noah’s flood, and the extent of Christian liberty.

In this episode of the Old Roads Podcast, Dr. Aaron O’Kelley explores Paul’s prayer in for strength to know the love of God in Ephesians 3:14-21 and draws out some implications for our lives on experiencing the love of God for us. Is knowing God’s love for us a supernatural gift of grace? Or is it something we must pursue? Or is it both?