Truth Unites

By Gavin OrtlundReligion & Spirituality Christianity

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May 25, 2023 Why Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist?
In this video I offer three reasons in about 5 minutes to accept the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper.
My tweet thread about real presence being the historic Baptist view: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund/status/1608158093824921601
My dialogue with Brett Salkeld at Gospel Simplicity on this topic: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20

Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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8 min
May 20, 2023 Tim Keller's Powerful Parting Words
In this video I reflect on Tim Keller's legacy, and the urgent need to continue in the gospel work he committed his life to.
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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6 min
May 16, 2023 Response to George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Catholicism Vs. Protestantism
In this video I respond to the recent debate between George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Protestant and Roman Catholic differences. I offer three clarifications about misunderstandings of Protestantism.
See the original debate here: https://youtu.be/EopEAQkAhJA
See Tony's Lane Treatment of Sola Scriptura here: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-into-Holy-Scripture/dp/0802840787/truthunites-20
See my interview with John Meade about the Old Testament canon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCwZNr1Q64w

Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
26 min
May 16, 2023 Defending My Views on the Canon and Icons
In this video I respond to Suan Sonna on icons and Trent Horn on the canon of Scripture, two key issues in Roman Catholic and Protestant dialogue.
Read Cyril of Jerusalem on the canon here: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310104.htm

Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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29 min
May 03, 2023 Mainline Denominations and Church Unity? With Redeemed Zoomer
In this video I talk with Redeemed Zoomer about the unity of the church, especially as it relates to the mainline Protestant denominations.
Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemedzoomer6053
Check out Stephen Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-existence-and-attributes-of-god-premiumhc/

Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

1 hr 2 min
April 30, 2023 Dennis Prager is Wrong About Porn
In this video I offer three reasons why Dennis Prager is wrong about pornography, following his recent dialogue with Matt Fradd.
See my article on Fighting Porn by F.A.I.T.H.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fighting-porn-by-f-a-i-t-h/
See information about link between porn and sex trafficking: https://fightthenewdrug.org/by-the-numbers-porn-sex-trafficking-connected/
Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777/truthunites-20
Matt Fradd's book, The Porn Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Myth-Exposing-Reality-Pornography/dp/162164006X/truthunites-20
My Dad's book, The Death of Porn: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Porn-Integrity-Building-Nobility/dp/1433576694/truthunites-20
See the original discussion between Matt Fradd and Dennis Prager here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp8UaU7PboM
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
17 min
April 30, 2023 Is Papal Infallibility in the 1st Millennium? Response to Erick Ybarra
In this video I respond to Erick Ybarra on Suan Sonna's channel about whether papal infallibility is in the first millennium of church history. See their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVH_j22lkrA
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

28 min
April 30, 2023 Why I'm a Baptist
In this video I share three reasons why I am a Baptist Christian: credobaptism, congregationalism, and the separation of church and state.
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
6 min
April 18, 2023 Does Pope Leo I Validate Vatican 1?
Does the pontificate of Leo the Great in the fifth century validate the Roman Catholic Church's claims about papal supremacy? In this video, interacting with my friend Erick Ybarra, I highlight what must be reviewed to answer this question. Check out Erick's interview on the excellent channel Gospel Simplicity: https://youtu.be/G39_Jf2PYnM

Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
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FOLLOW:
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Website: https://gavinortlund.com/

12 min
April 14, 2023 This C.S. Lewis Book Predicted the 21st Century
In this episode I share about why I love C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength, and why it is a helpful and important book for Christians today.
C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength: https://www.amazon.com/That-Hideous-Strength-Space-Trilogy/dp/0743234928/truthunites-20
Carl Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/truthunites-20
My article on That Hideous Strength: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/conversion-in-c-s-lewis-that-hideous-strength/
My video on Till We Have Faces: https://youtu.be/aDyg7KN_Fcg
Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.
Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.
SUPPORT:
Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
One time donation:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites
FOLLOW:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
50 min