A trending move among broader evangelicals is the embracement of mormonism. Are mormons Christian? How should we treat and respond to our mormon neighbors? Does the scripture argue for a pantheon of gods as mormonism does?

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TruthXchange would you consider tackling the dire wolf cloning? It seems that once an animal is extinct that to resurrect such a being would be contrary to God’s providence.


Benjamin from AL
Dear truthXchange Podcast, Dr. Ventrella and Joshua Gielow. Thank you for your show and weekly articles. The recent article on Calvin University footnote 11 (Yes, I read the footnotes, though I think some of your footnotes are worthy to be issues tackled at greater lengths) Do you think that Dr. Smith’s salvation is compromised because he has widened his doors to the LGBTQ?

Notice the sleight of hand here:  “salvation issue” is equated with “disagreement is disallowed.”  Smith is confusing categories.  Smith, I suspect, doesn’t really contend that Synod is saying one is damned with certitude for being Baptistic or even affirming same-sex “marriage;” rather, he’s irritated that he can’t kick against this Scriptural sexual norm. The point is that affirming same-sex “marriage” departs from a credible Christian profession of faith and thereby puts one into spiritual jeopardy.  It is a position rooted in deception that, as Paul says, will not inherit the kingdom of God.  1 Cor. 6:9.  So, in that sense at the very least, it certainly comprises a “salvation issue.”

https://truthxchange.com/the-malcontents-of-calvin-university-is-sex-not-a-salvation-issue/

Sharon – NC, Raleigh

I noticed a few references lately to the Didache. What are your thoughts about the reading of non-canonical books?

It's the 1700 anniversary of Nicaea, and the TruthXchange team tackle questions on:

The Council of Nicaea took place 1700 years ago and almost 300 years after the resurrection of Christ. What are the issues settled at Nicaea? What doctrines arose from that council? Are they new, are they old?

 Is Nicaea an archaic thing that happened that has no significant bearing today? Do we need to hold every view of the council? For instance, one questioner stated that "the council of Nicaea  determined Mary as theotokos, and that is an error that haunts the church."

You mentioned Full-Preterism, what is Preterism? 

Emperor Constantine called the council, and great things came from it. Could it not be said, "to have a godly president call a modern day council good also good for today’s divisive denominations?"

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In this episode we discuss:

Apostolic authority and the epistles.

How to witness to your Christian club on campus.

Should my son play the part of a woman in theater?

In the Director's bag, Dr. Ventrella discusses:
The Christian perspective of preserving life vs pulling the plug

What to do when your child claims they are in the wrong body

How to Honor you "Lesbian Parents"

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In this edition of the Director's Bag, Dr. Ventrella discusses the evolution of the term gender and sex, Christian culture, and the spirituality of homosexuality.

Dr. Jeffery Ventrella answers questions from the Director's Mailbag on:

What does Christian political engagement with foreign affairs look like?

The Daniel Paradigm: "This world is not my home, I am just passing by..."

Can Politcal Theology be evangelical?

Should Christians just "Preach the gospel!"?

This episode of the Director's Bag is a continuation of a discussion between Dr. Ventrella and Mr. Gielow on Christianity and various forms of government.