Truth Unites

By Gavin Ortlund

What's Truth Unites about?

Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.

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Truth Unites episodes:

05.02.2024
John MacArthur on Mental Illness: Why I Disagree
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to John MacArthur's recent comments that there is no such thing as mental illness. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence...
04.29.2024
Were Adam and Eve Historical People?
In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether a historical Adam and Eve can be harmonized with evolutionary science. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence...
04.25.2024
Chatting About Life and YouTube With Paul Vanderklay
Gavin Ortlund and Paul Vankerklay chat about life, culture, YouTube, and Christianity. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible...
04.22.2024
DEBATE: Is Divine Simplicity True? Gavin Ortlund vs. Ryan Mullins
Gavin Ortlund and Ryan Mullins debate whether divine simplicity is true. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support:...
04.18.2024
Atheist INCONSISTENCIES on Slavery in the Bible
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to several atheist critics about slavery in the Bible. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville....
04.15.2024
How Many Sacraments Are There? 2, Not 7!
In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant perspective that there are two sacraments in the church, not seven as other traditions like Roman Catholicism affirm. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary)...
04.11.2024
How NOT to Help a Sufferer
In this video Gavin Ortlund shares four things NOT to say to someone who is suffering. See my article on this topic here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-not-to-help-a-sufferer/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President...
04.07.2024
Is Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian?
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Richard Dawkins' love for cultural Christianity without the doctrines. Speak Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at...
04.04.2024
The Deconstruction Movement: How the Church Should Respond
In this video Gavin Ortlund shares two strategies for responding to those deconstructing their faith. Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.teds.edu/truthunites #sponsorship Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites...
03.29.2024
What We MISS About Easter
In this video Gavin Ortlund explores what Christians often miss about Easter and the nature of Christ's resurrection. See the McNutt's Know the Theologians book: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Theologians-Jennifer-Powell-McNutt/dp/0310114411 See my article on Christ's Resurrection: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological...
03.26.2024
Slavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to critiques from atheists about slavery in the Bible. My article on the Imago Dei: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/#essays Peter Williams' lecture on slavery in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOsBQYuZ9g Jay Sklar's Leviticus commentary: https://www.amazon.com/Leviticus-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0310942187/ Alec Ryrie's Protestants: https://www.amazon.com/Protestants-Faith-That-Modern-World/dp/0670026166 Truth Unites exists to...
03.19.2024
Protestant vs. Orthodox: Scripture and Tradition (Gavin Ortlund + Stephen De Young)
Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: teds.edu/truthunites In this dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Father Stephen De Young, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant perspectives about Scripture and tradition are explored. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller...
03.16.2024
The Hyper-Masculinity Problem in the Church
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a recent criticism about a worship song not being masculine enough. Check out the Pro Ecclesia conference: https://www.pro-ecclesia.org/2024 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of...
03.13.2024
Sola Scriptura is Totally Medieval, This Will Blow Your Mind
In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses views on the authority of the church and Scripture among Wessel Gansfort and other medieval theologians, suggesting there is medieval precedent for the Protestant view of sola Scriptura. See J.I. Packer's Proclaiming Christ in a...
03.08.2024
Mike Bickle and Church Dissillusionment
Gavin Ortlund gives 5 pieces of pastoral counsel to those who are disillusioned about sin and scandal in the church, like the recent revelations about Mike Bickle. For more about the situation, see this video from Remnant Radio: https://www.youtube.com/live/EpcaPgqCaGo?si=PRCFIcXBOfcn56lG Truth Unites exists...
03.05.2024
Ken Ham is Tweeting About Me Again
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Ken Ham about the interpretation of Genesis 1. Is the Young-Earth Creationist reading of Genesis 1 the only faithful reading? Do all other views "start outside the text?" Ham's post: https://twitter.com/aigkenham/status/1763067659036573772 Truth Unites exists to...
03.04.2024
Comparing Christianity vs. Open Spirituality
In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Josh Chatraw and Jack Carson about Rhett McLaughlin's comments about their book, Surprised By Doubt, and why Christianity is a better option than open spirituality. Surprised By Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Doubt-Disillusionment-Invite-Deeper/dp/1587435594 About Josh: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/directory/Chatraw-Josh About Jack: https://www.liberty.edu/ace/articles/faculty/jack-carson/ Richard Bauckham's...
02.28.2024
The Inconsistency in Rhett's Critique of Christianity
In this video Gavin Ortlund analyzes Rhett McLaughlin's Deconstruction of Christianity. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/q3fCWhRJpIY?si=AlrQ8zI0mmlTUioT Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville....
02.26.2024
The Ontological Argument is Sound!
In this video Gavin Ortlund gives an overview and defense of Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. My book on Anselm: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/ Josh Rasmussen, "New Thoughts on My New Gödelian Ontological Argument": https://worldviewdesign.substack.com/p/new-thoughts-about-my-new-godelian David Chalmbers, "Does Conceivability Entail Possibility?": https://consc.net/papers/conceivability.html Truth...
02.21.2024
Atheist-Turned-Agnostic Talks with Christian (Gavin Ortlund + Matthew Adelstein)
In this video I talk with Matthew Adelstein about his journey from atheism to agnosticism as well as various arguments for the existence of God and for Christianity. See Matthew's blog: https://benthams.substack.com/ Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deliberationunderidealcond5105 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel...
02.19.2024
How to Overcome Discouragement (A Sermon on I Kings 19)
In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 19 about how God's perspective enables us to overcome discouragement. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth...
02.14.2024
An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist? With Dr. James Arcadi
In this video I discuss whether the mode of Christ's presence in the Eucharist can be compared to the nature of the incarnation. See Dr. Arcadi's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Eucharist-Current-Issues-Theology-ebook/dp/B07B7LXBN8/ See George Hunsinger's The Eucharist and Ecumenism here: https://www.amazon.com/Eucharist-Ecumenism-Current-Issues-Theology/dp/0521719178/ Truth Unites exists to...
02.10.2024
Does Eastern Orthodoxy Have the "Fullness of the Faith?"
In this video I respond to Jonathan Pageau's claims that Eastern Orthodoxy has the fullness of the faith. I show that this is not the historic Orthodox view, nor the historic Roman Catholic view, and then suggest reasons why the...
02.08.2024
What Critiques of Alistair Begg Are Missing
In this video Gavin Ortlund reflects on how disagreement in the church is happening right now, stemming from responses to Alistair Begg's recent comments about attending a gay wedding ceremony. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund...
02.08.2024
How to Persevere in Wilderness Seasons
In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 17 about how God's provision enables us to persevere in wilderness seasons. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of...
01.31.2024
Is My Local Flood View HERESY?
In this video I respond to 6 criticisms of my video advocating that the flood of Noah may have been local, not global. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/Rq5tUg4SWzs?si=tE4hy9dwrowXGKAl Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund...
01.31.2024
Is the Trinity in the New Testament? Yes!!
I give three reasons in five minutes why the doctrine of the Trinity is in the New Testament. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence...
01.22.2024
Why Do Protestants Convert? With Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo
In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo about their book, Why Do Protestants Convert? See their book here: https://davenantinstitute.org/why-do-protestants-convert Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President...
01.15.2024
Pope Francis on Blessing Same-Sex Couples: A Protestant Response
In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant response to "Fiducia Supplicans," Pope Francis' declaration allowing for priests to bless same-sex couples. NOTE: at 00:18 I meant to say "couples," not "unions." That was a misspeak. Read the declaration here:...
01.15.2024
Was Noah's Flood Local?
In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the story of Noah's ark in Genesis 6-9 may have concerned a local flood rather than a global flood. O Sacred Head Now Wounded: https://www.crossway.org/books/o-sacred-head-now-wounded-cob/ Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance...
01.08.2024
Did John Chrysostom Affirm Purgatory?
In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a critique from the channel Agnus Domini about whether John Chrysostom believed in purgatory. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and...
01.04.2024
What is Heaven Like? 6 Things Christians Forget (or Don't Know)
In this video Gavin Ortlund explains 6 characteristics of heaven that most Christians forget about. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville....
01.01.2024
Why Believe in Divine Simplicity?
In this video Gavin Ortlund gives three reasons in five minutes to believe in divine simplicity. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville....
12.26.2023
Cessationist: A Critical Evaluation of This Film
Gavin Ortlund offers a critical response to Cessationist, a documentary film arguing that miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church...
12.21.2023
Was God the Son Omnipresent in 10 A.D.?
In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses the meaning of the incarnation, particularly the so-called extra Calvinisticum. For more on the author-story analogy (Tolkien writing himself into The Lord of the Rings): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/moth.12308 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin...
12.18.2023
Is Jordan Peterson Now Preaching a Christian Message?
In this video Gavin Ortlund and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's influence: why it is so broad, whether it is consistent with Christianity, and what it reveals about our culture. See Glen's original video here: https://youtu.be/omNdy1hDq70?si=7F2N0XzQ7oSylISp See the 321 course here: https://speaklife.org.uk/321course/ The...
12.11.2023
How to Study Church History (And Why Every Christian Should)
In this video Gavin Ortlund shares 5 reasons why Christians should care about church history and then 4 steps for how to engage it. Muller and Bradley book: https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-Introduction-Research-Resources/dp/0802874053 Article about curiosity: https://hbr.org/2014/08/curiosity-is-as-important-as-intelligence The ATLA religion database: https://www.atla.com/research-tool/atla-religion-database/ JTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ Library Databases: https://library.princeton.edu/ Open Access to...
12.06.2023
How "Is Genesis History?" Harms Christian Witness
In this video Gavin Ortlund shares three concerns about the film, "Is Genesis History?" and its case for young-earth creationism. My interview with Jack Collins: https://youtu.be/c5s7v0PlMho?si=kJ0vpIJ4cYKpYHkx Jack Collins' book: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 Jack Collins/Al Moher debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGETfOQgNI4 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological...
12.04.2023
Is Private Judgment a Problem for Protestantism?
In this video I address the challenge of choosing which church to join via private judgment, showing that this is not a uniquely Protestant challenge. Videos referenced: The Catechumen's The Worst Part About Protestantism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxQWVD2RYQ Did Augustine Affirm Sola Scriptura? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZAa0gNMvE How to...
12.01.2023
Is Religion Bad For Society?
Gavin Ortlund responds to the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor on whether religion is good or bad for society. See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspPYcJHI3k Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507 Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ My video on Gregory of Nyssa...
11.29.2023
Atheist and Christian Dialogue on Divine Hiddenness (Justin Schieber and Gavin Ortlund)
In this video Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber of Real Atheology discuss the problem of divine hiddenness. Gavin's first video: https://youtu.be/_d-6UhOS0FE?si=udp6g05pmWYJl_Nd Justin's response: https://youtu.be/jNkCCeij1As?si=8WkC0mSSuYvpzcgb Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Christian-Walk-into-Bar/dp/1633882438 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves...
11.27.2023
How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety
In this video I draw lessons from Soren Kierkegaard for how to overcome intellectual anxiety. Thoughts on Reading Kierkegaard: https://truthunites.org/2008/06/09/thoughts-on-reading-kierkegaard/ Was Kierkegaard an Irrationalist?: https://truthunites.org/2008/01/18/was-kierkegaard-an-irrationalist/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves...
11.22.2023
Was the Early Church Infallible? No, That's Not How it Works
In this video I respond to Joshua Charles' claim that post-apostolic ecclesial infallibility was present the early church, as represented by Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary)...
11.19.2023
Do Baptists Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist?
In this video I define "real presence," and argue it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. I also distinguish it from transubstantiation and discuss where it is present. Nadya Williams' Cultural Christians In the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Christians-Early-Church-Introduction/dp/0310147816/ Michael...
11.15.2023
Where Do Catholics and Protestants Agree? With Erick Ybarra
This dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Erick Ybarra explores where Catholics and Protestants agree about atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. See more about Erick here: https://erickybarra.com/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD,...
11.12.2023
Did C.S. Lewis Abandon Apologetics After the Anscombe Debate?
In this video I argue against the myth, articulated in several biographies, that C.S. Lewis abandoned apologetics after his 1948 debate with Elizabeth Anscombe. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior...
11.09.2023
Does Fulfilled Prophecy Prove Christianity?
In this video I argue that fulfilled prophecy in the Bible concerning the Messiah is a good argument for the truth of Christianity. See my article on Messianic expectation here: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/54/54-4/JETS_54-4_749-766_Ortlund.pdf Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin...
11.06.2023
Divine Hiddenness: My Response to Alex O'Connor
Gavin Ortlund responds to @CosmicSkeptic Alex O'Connor on the argument from divine hiddenness. See Alex's dialogue with Lukas Ruegger from "Deflate" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vc1AiY_0Ts See Alex's debate speech from his debate with Jonathan McLatchie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2hvtR5-5M Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through...
11.02.2023
Why Reformation Was Needed
The Reformation was not just a doctrinal corrective, but a spiritual corrective as well. This video shows two areas reformation was needed in the late medieval Western church: (1) indulgences, and (2) persecution. See my previous videon on the historical...
10.25.2023
Talking With My Dad About Revival
In this video I talk about revival with my Dad, Ray Ortlund, Jr. Learn more about my Dad here: https://renewalministries.com/ See Paul Tripp's Sunday Matters here: https://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Matters-Devotionals-Prepare-Church/dp/1433582821 See my Dad's book on revival here: https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Comes-Church-Biblical/dp/0801063280 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through...

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Truth Unites episodes:

John MacArthur on Mental Illness: Why I Disagree

Were Adam and Eve Historical People?

Chatting About Life and YouTube With Paul Vanderklay

DEBATE: Is Divine Simplicity True? Gavin Ortlund vs. Ryan Mullins

Atheist INCONSISTENCIES on Slavery in the Bible

How Many Sacraments Are There? 2, Not 7!

How NOT to Help a Sufferer

Is Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian?

The Deconstruction Movement: How the Church Should Respond

What We MISS About Easter

Slavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques

Protestant vs. Orthodox: Scripture and Tradition (Gavin Ortlund + Stephen De Young)

The Hyper-Masculinity Problem in the Church

Sola Scriptura is Totally Medieval, This Will Blow Your Mind

Mike Bickle and Church Dissillusionment

Ken Ham is Tweeting About Me Again

Comparing Christianity vs. Open Spirituality

The Inconsistency in Rhett's Critique of Christianity

The Ontological Argument is Sound!

Atheist-Turned-Agnostic Talks with Christian (Gavin Ortlund + Matthew Adelstein)

How to Overcome Discouragement (A Sermon on I Kings 19)

An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist? With Dr. James Arcadi

Does Eastern Orthodoxy Have the "Fullness of the Faith?"

What Critiques of Alistair Begg Are Missing

How to Persevere in Wilderness Seasons

Is My Local Flood View HERESY?

Is the Trinity in the New Testament? Yes!!

Why Do Protestants Convert? With Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo

Pope Francis on Blessing Same-Sex Couples: A Protestant Response

Was Noah's Flood Local?

Did John Chrysostom Affirm Purgatory?

What is Heaven Like? 6 Things Christians Forget (or Don't Know)

Why Believe in Divine Simplicity?

Cessationist: A Critical Evaluation of This Film

Was God the Son Omnipresent in 10 A.D.?

Is Jordan Peterson Now Preaching a Christian Message?

How to Study Church History (And Why Every Christian Should)

How "Is Genesis History?" Harms Christian Witness

Is Private Judgment a Problem for Protestantism?

Is Religion Bad For Society?

Atheist and Christian Dialogue on Divine Hiddenness (Justin Schieber and Gavin Ortlund)

How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety

Was the Early Church Infallible? No, That's Not How it Works

Do Baptists Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist?

Where Do Catholics and Protestants Agree? With Erick Ybarra

Did C.S. Lewis Abandon Apologetics After the Anscombe Debate?

Does Fulfilled Prophecy Prove Christianity?

Divine Hiddenness: My Response to Alex O'Connor

Why Reformation Was Needed

Talking With My Dad About Revival