Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate assess recently comments made by Andy Stanley. What changes are demanded by identifying with Christ as Lord? Can Christians serve in church without leading lives of repentance?

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

Is temptation a sin? What about evil desires that spring up in your mind? Is there is a point on which these become sins?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), 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

Today's discussion revolves around the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article VI and recent controversy regarding the meaning and role of "pastor." In today's episode we look at 1 Timothy 2 and look at Paul's words on the roles of men and women in the church. Are these words still applicable? Are they outdated? Join us for part 1 of this discussion.

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

Is there a right way to pray? In James 1:5-8, James talks about our need to pray for wisdom and how we shouldn't doubt when we approach him. But what does that look like? How do we really do this?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), 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

Dr. Marquez and Dr. Pate discuss the relationship of Israel to the church. The topic was previously mentioned on Dr. Pate's Theological Sidebars podcast. Dr. Marquez shares some of his insights on this topic and what it means for the church today.

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/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ

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

When James 1:1 writes to the dispersed 12 tribes of Israel, who is he talking to? What does this reveal about the church? Is the church part of Israel? Do they supplant Israel? What is the relationship of the church to Israel?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ

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 does Matthew mean when he says in Matthew 2:23 that the prophets spoke about Jesus being a "Nazarene"? Is this a quote of an OT passage? How can we best understand what Matthew is getting at?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ

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

There has been some recent discussion about Jesus' birth and his connection to Migdol Eder. Is there more to the birth narrative that meets the eye? Where does this "new" insight come from?

Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ

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 any biblical precedent for why the magi would be looking for a star and why they would worship a baby? How would they have known anything about Jesus? Today's discussion looks at possible reasons for their arrival and worship of Christ.   

 Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN 

For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ

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

Ephesians 4:11-16 talks about 2 roles God has for the church: 1) pastors/leaders and 2) the role of the congregation. What is expected of both? What specifically must a Christian be doing?

Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.

For more on Royal Palms visit https://www.Royalpalms.org

Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch