Following Jesus

Does the Bible teach the Trinity and monotheism? Or was Trinitarianism just a later invention influenced by Hellenism? And is the Trinity a salvation issue? Well, I recently sat down with my friend Braeden (GospelGuardianLDS), to discuss these issues and where Mormons and Protestants agree and disagree. This was not a heated debate, but rather a civilized discussion between two people who do have...

I’m not a Calvinist. And today I’ll give you 6 reasons why, showing what the Bible teaches and responding to some of Calvinism’s strongest arguments. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidcipriano Follow me on X: @itsdavidcip 0:00 Introduction  0:33...

Dan McClellan can’t stop lying about me. In the last month, he’s made 3 long-form videos in response to some of my teachings. And every time, Dan misrepresents my positions, falsely attacks my character, and uses some very cheap and unethical debate tactics. So today, I’m going to show you what Dan gets wrong about me, and more importantly, what he gets wrong about the Bible and Christianity. The...

In my opinion, the biggest reason why Mormons aren’t Christians is that they deny the Trinity, which means they worship a different God than Christians. And today, we’re going to see what Mormons get wrong about the Godhead and the Trinity by responding to a General Conference message from Jeffrey R. Holland, who was the LDS Church’s second-most senior apostle at the time of his death. Hey! I’m Da...

As a Protestant apologist online, I’m sick and tired of seeing my faith misrepresented by Catholics. For example, we hate Mary, we removed books from the Bible, and we have 45,000 denominations that can’t agree with each other. There are many false attacks against Protestantism out there, so in today’s video, we’re looking at 5 things that Catholics need to stop saying about us. Hey! I’m David Cip...

Bart Ehrman is not the expert he claims to be. And in this video, we’re going to look at four things he’s recently said on his podcast that prove it. From his misunderstandings about Jesus being Yahweh, to thinking that Jesus and Paul contradict each other, to his claims about the New Testament canon, it is clear that he is not a good source of information. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth...

All Christians would agree that we should study the Bible. But do we know how to study it well? Because some well-intentioned Christians read the Bible and then misunderstand. And many others will use the Bible to fit whatever their already held beliefs and biases are. So in today’s video, we’re talking about how to rightly divide the word of truth, and I’ll give you 10 do’s and don’ts of Bible st...

Is feeling like you’re in the wrong body evidence that you actually are in the wrong body? And should we encourage things like hormone replacement therapy and sex reassignment surgery to make the body match what the brain believes? This is what people like Destiny and Dan McClellan argue, but I disagree. So in today’s video, we’ll see some trans-affirming claims, some studies that have been done a...

Today, we’re concluding our 45-week-long series going through the Gospel of John. We’ll look at the final 11 verses of the book, which cover the third post-resurrection appearance of Jesus to His disciples. We’ll see the conversation between Jesus and Peter, how John ends his gospel, and then, at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage. The Entire Gospel of John Playlist — h...

There’s a miraculous difference once Jesus shows up. Today, we’re looking at the first section of John 21 to see the story where the disciples spent all night fishing but didn’t catch anything. But when Jesus shows up and tells them to cast their net on the other side of the boat, they caught so many they couldn’t even lift the net. So in this Bible study, we’ll see what exactly happens here, what...

Can women be pastors? Well, according to the Southern Baptist Convention, the answer is no. But many Christians leaders are pushing back on that, saying that women can. So today, we’ll be looking at a recent sermon where Pastor Kody Woodard of Renovation Church gives his arguments in favor women pastors. And I’ll be responding to his claims, showing you from the Bible why women should not pastor,...

As Christians, we look at the Bible, and we have faith in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. We believe that it really happened. But in real time, the disciples didn’t always realize that Jesus would rise. Partially due to ignorance and partially due to unbelief, they thought He was just dead, never to return again. But here in John 20, we’re going to see 2 post-resurrection appearances...

In John 20, we see the greatest discovery of all time: the empty tomb, found by the women. And we also see the greatest event of all time: the resurrection of Jesus. And today, we’re looking at these two amazing realities, seeing the undeniable proof that Christ really did rise from the dead. And at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this passage. Entire Gospel of John Playlist — ht...

Most people who reject Sola Scriptura don’t actually know what it is. So in today’s video, we’re looking at 6 common misunderstandings about this doctrine and correcting those errors. And when you realize what Sola Scriptura really is, it might just make you a Protestant. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apolog...

In many ways, the story of Jesus’ crucifixion in John 19 seems like a tragedy. Because an innocent man was mocked, beaten, humiliated, and nailed to a cross to die. But what looked like defeat was actually a victory—as Jesus successfully paid the price for our sins, with the words, “It is finished.” And today, we'll study the crucifixion of Christ and see 5 key details. And at the end, I’ll gi...

Every day, we have to choose between Jesus and ourselves. And this was the decision that Pilate had to make in John 19. Because he knew that Jesus was an innocent man who didn’t deserve to die. But he also knew that if he let Jesus go free, then people would hate him and he’d probably lose his job. And in today’s Bible study, we’ll see the conflict in Pilate’s heart along with the decisions that h...

Life isn’t fair. And this is very obvious as we look at this story in John 18 and 19. Because Jesus goes to trial for crimes He did not commit, and eventually gets sentenced to a death He did not deserve. So today, we’re studying the time when Jesus goes to trial. We’ll see what happened and how Jesus’ prophecies came true, and then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways from this story....

If you’re a Muslim, then how do you explain this? Today, I’m going to show you why it’s impossible for Islam to be a true religion. And it’s not just because I’m a Christian, and Muslims have different beliefs. It’s because the Quran contradicts itself in a way that no Muslim can possibly defend. This video is about the Islamic Dilemma. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passio...

Right after the Last Supper, and right before His crucifixion, Jesus Christ was betrayed by Judas, arrested by the soldiers, and denied by Peter. And today, we’re looking at John 18 to see how these events unfold and what we can learn about God from them. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical takeaways.  Entire Gospel of John Playlist — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOLL2KPAeNZqT...

Did Jesus ever actually speak out against homosexuality, transgenderism, or any other of the LGBTQ issues? Well, according to this United Church of Christ pastor, the answer is no. But as a Bible-believing Christian, I’m going to show you how this is a bad argument for progressivism, and why it’s not even true to begin with. Related videos: Does the Bible Actually Condemn Homosexuality? — https://...

In John 17, we see the longest recorded prayer of Jesus. And as we look at Jesus’ prayer, we get a look into His heart. And we see His desire for the glory of the Father, what it really means to have eternal life, what Jesus wanted for His disciples, and how Jesus wants all His believers to have unity. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll look at the 3 main sections of Jesus’ prayer, and then at the e...

In John 16, Jesus told the disciples about His departure. Not just the 3 days He’d be gone after His crucifixion, but His departure in ascending back to Heaven after the resurrection. And even though His leaving them would be heartbreaking, it would actually be expedient—because Jesus would send the Holy Spirit. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see three key details about the departure of Jesus, a...

The Trinity is one of the essential doctrines of Christianity. And yet it’s also one of the most confusing and misunderstood concepts that there is. And because of that, a lot of people reject this belief. So in today’s video, I’m going to respond to some of the most common objections to the Trinity, showing you that the Trinity is logical, biblical, and true. Related videos: The Trinity, the Deit...

In John 15, Jesus is preparing His disciples for life without Him once He departs. And He gives them some warnings and encouragements about persecution. Because if you’re going to be a committed disciple, then opposition is inevitable. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll see why the world hates Christians along with some comforting words from Jesus. And then at the end, I’ll give you 5 practical take...

Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. And in order to bear fruit, we must stay connected to the vine. Because we cannot live out God’s purpose for our lives if we don’t. And in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at John 15, where Jesus gives 2 essential instructions: to abide in Him, and to continue in His love. Related videos: The Peace the World Can’t Give — https://youtu.be/w6_9Uf_vKfc Je...