Theological Sidebars

Is there a correlation between the decline of American Christianity and the collapse of marriages in the US? Ben reacts to an article that is argues the relationship between the two is very close.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/how-marriage-and-fathers-influence-christian-faith-survey.html

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Have archaeologists found Sodom and Gomorrah? Ben reacts to the summer's news that Steven Collins believes that Sodom has been discovered and has evidence to prove it.

Articlesreferenced:

https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/biblical-city-of-sodom-has-been-found-archaeologist-says-wiped-out-in-the-blink-of-an-eye.html

https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-era/3217-locating-sodom-a-critique-of-the-northern-proposal?highlight=WyJjaHJvbm9sb2d5IiwiY2hyb25vbG9neSdzIiwiJ2Nocm9ub2xvZ3kiLCJjaHJvbm9sb2d5JyJd&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NTxBRDxARIsAHyp6gArRuSv_89rnA3-h739pUSc8qm_6HskmIK_DtwjPvEn6M9DPTxH2g0aAuUpEALw_wcBSee also,

https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/has-sodom-been-found-scientists-say-meteor-and-fire-from-sky-melted-ancient-city.html

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Does watching "The Chosen" violate the 2nd commandment? Is it idolatrous to have pictures of Jesus? Ben and Andrew react to an article from the Christian Post.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series

Titus 1:10-16

Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/27

Does the pastor/elder have any real authority? How much? Is it limited or unlimited over the lives of church members?

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Is there a relationship between sickness and sin? Is it possible that God may, sometimes, discipline his children with sickness when they are in sin?

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series

Titus 1:5-9 Pt 2

Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/20

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series

Titus 1:5-9 Pt 1

Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/13

Ben reacts to an article discussing some in the Anglican church who see "Our Father" as problematic.

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch

What should we make of the trend to build sermon series off of movies? Is this helpful and relevant for reaching the lost? Does it have its place in a Sundayworship service?

Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars

Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.

For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944

For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org

Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch