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The heart of the Gospel, is Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Without His mercy, we would still be dead in our sins. “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬) In today’s episode, we reflect on what Jesus has accomplished on our behalf. May you be blessed by this reminder. -Garrett & Bobby Scripture: Colossians 2:8-...

How should we view "good works" in Christian life? Do they grant any merit before God? Isaiah 64:6 reminds us, "all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment." Today Bobby and Garrett hope to provide clarity; that we are saved by Grace through Faith. The works we demonstrate are simply a byproduct of a regenerate heart. Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 3:9, Ephesians 2:8-9...

Our Lord tells us, "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher." (Luke 6:40) While many of us understand this intellectually, as Christians, we are often crippled by fear on how to best instruct others in the Christian life. In this episode, Bobby and Garrett provide some practical advice to that end. Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Ma...

Hebrews 11:1 says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." The statement "Sola Fide" reminds us that faith alone, by the means of Christ's atonement on the cross, is what justifies and puts us in right standing with God. While this faith is not fully seen, one day it will be made sight, when we see Jesus face to face. Scripture:...

In this episode, Bobby and Garrett discuss the five statements, that define the "Protestant Reformation," the "Five Solas." Is there really a difference in what "Rome" teaches, compared to Biblical Christianity? Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11, Acts 4:11-12, Revelation 4:11, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 5:29 Additional References: The...

In this interview, Bobby and Garrett speak with Bart McCurdy (founder of Bethel Church and Christianity Facebook Page) on the dangers of the "NAR." Additional References: Bethel Church and Christianity Page: https://www.facebook.com/BethelChurchandChristianity The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com...

What is the appropriate response to abuse within the Church? Should the state ever be involved to deal with sin or is it solely managed by Church discipline? Scripture: Isaiah 1, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, 2 Timothy 3:2-5, 1 Corinthians 11, Titus 1:6-9, Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 18:1-9, Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/li...

On this episode, Bobby and Garrett talk about why the fidelity to the doctrine of both Biblical Inerrancy and Infallibility are of the upmost importance in the Christian life. Scripture: Jude 3-4, Revelation 3:1-6, Exodus 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com/...

Bobby and Garrett had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Curry. Chris is the founder of a church search directory that aids people in Appalachia, specifically West Virginia, find a Calvinistic or Reformed place of worship. The Mountain State Directory of Sovereign Grace Congregations can be found at https://www.sovereigngracewv.com/ Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (...

Today Bobby and Garrett talk about the idea of deconstruction of the Christian faith. In other words, apostasy from the Gospel. We hope this conversation gives you boldness to contend for sound doctrine for the glory of God! Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 John 2:19, Hebrews 11:6, Ezekiel 36:26-27 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-...

Bobby and Garrett had the opportunity to speak with Susan Heck on the importance of sound doctrine in women's Bible studies. We hope you enjoy our converstion! Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com/ Baptist Faith and Message 2000: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/ With the Master: http...

Today Bobby and Garrett continue their discussion on worship, and look more specifically at worshipping through corporate singing. Scripture: Psalm 96, Matthew 28:27-20, Ephesians 2:13-22, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 26:30, Psalm 95 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com/ Baptist Faith an...

On today's episode Bobby and Garrett discuss one of the most important questions to a Christian. What is worship? We hope you are blessed by this conversation. Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, John 4:23-24, Isaiah 1:10-18, Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:11-14, John 4:22-25, Hebrews 10:24-25 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/libr...

Today Bobby and Garrett wrap up the conversation with Dr. Daniel Scheiderer, discussing the Calvinistic roots of the BF&M 2000. They also look at where it falls short vs. where it excels. Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com/ Baptist Faith and Message 2000: https://bfm.sbc.net/bf...

Bobby and Garrett had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Daniel Scheiderer. They talk about some history of the Particular Baptist movement in America, and what led Daniel to write his book, Still Confessing: An Exposition of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the16...

Bobby and Garrett had the opportunity to chat with Oscar Navarro about evangelism. Oscar is the Vice President of Ministry Advancement for Living Waters. Scripture: Exodus 20, Matthew 5 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.the1689confession.com/ Baptist Faith and Message 2000: https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/...

Bobby and Garrett answer more questions from the listeners! Question 1: "As a young 20-year-old man, with the knowledge you both have at this stage in your lives, where would you recommend a Christian man begin to learn more about the topics that are discussed on this podcast (Calvinism, Theology) and how to study the word of God deeper? Books, articles, videos, whatever you guys recommend." Quest...

Today the guys answer your questions. Question 1: “Can you explain the apocrypha? What it is, where it came from, why we don’t subscribe to it.” Question 2: The topic of predestination causes me to question whether-despite the fact that I am a sinner saved by God’s grace alone-if I’m not one of God’s predestined elect, am I still saved despite believing that God has saved me through the reconcilia...

On this episode Bobby and Garrett had to opportunity to discuss Southern Baptist Symbolics with Dr. Tom Ascol. Dr. Ascol is the President of the Institute of Public Theology and Founders Ministries. He is also a Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida. Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/ https://www.th...

Bobby and Garrett discuss the Perseverance of the Saints. Is “once saved; always saved” biblical? Tune in and see what they show from Scripture. Scripture:  Hebrews 12:6-11, Philippians 1:3-6, Romans 11:29, John 10:27-30, Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 2 Corinthians 5:19-21, John 5:24, Deuteronomy 29:29 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/lib...

In this episode, Bobby and Garrett examine the Doctrine of Irresistible Grace, and how God's sovereignty is evident in all of the Doctrines of Grace. Scripture: Ephesians 2: 8, John 6: 37-40, 1 Corinthians 2: 6-16, Psalm 2: 1-8, John 15: 19-20, Matthew 28: 18-20, Matthew 28: 14, Romans 9: 6-27 Additional References: The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book...

Today Bobby and Garrett continue the conversation on Particular Baptist History with Dr. James Renihan. Dr. Renihan is the President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, where he is also the Professor of Historical Theology. We hope you enjoy remainder of our conversation! Additional References: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: ⁠https://irbsseminary.org/⁠ The Second London Baptist C...

Today Bobby and Garrett have the opportunity to discuss Particular Baptist History with Dr. James Renihan. Dr. Renihan is the President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary, where he is also the Professor of Historical Theology. We hope you enjoy our first real dive into the roots of Baptist History! Additional References: International Reformed Baptist Seminary: https://irbsseminary.org/ Th...

On today’s episode, Bobby and Garrett discuss a doctrine that seems to bring some division, Limited Atonement or Particular Redemption. Is Christ’s atonement limited? Tune in and get our thoughts on what Scripture says.  Scripture: John 10:22-30, John 12:31-33, Ephesians 5:25-27, Galatians 3:25-39, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Hebrews 9:11-12, John 8:36, Matthew 7:7-8 Additional References: The Second London B...

Bobby and Garrett look through scripture and show how the Doctrine of Election is evident all throughout the Bible. We also recorded this one way too early and with not nearly enough coffee… You’ll understand after you listen. Scripture: John 17:1-12, Acts 13:48, Romans 8:28-29, John 3:16, John 7:16-21, John 1:19-13 or 1 John 1 or is it John 1:13-19… nope it’s John 1:9-13, John 3:5-8 Additional Re...