Apologetics from the Attic

In this episode, we review an interview that Dr. Matthew Barrett did with Dr. Craig Carter, where he was asked the question, "what is biblicism" and what is wrong with it. We look briefly at how Dr. James White frames this issue, and then we dive into Dr. Carter's comments. We also read from Phillip Shaff and we read from Athanasius himself. Original interview Video here: https://youtu.be/fqOWygMJ...

We continue working through an article written by Christopher Bounds entitled "How Are People Saved? The Major Views Of Salvation With a Focus On Wesleyan Perspectives And Their Implications" . In this episode we finish up our discussion of Pelagianism by reading from Schaaf on the council of Ephesus. Then we transition to Semi-Pelagianism and read from the Council of Orange. Link to Article here:...

In this new episode, we begin our study of the Four Views of Salvation (Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism, Semi-Augustinianism and Augustinianism), by working through an article written by Christopher Bounds entitled "How Are People Saved? The Major Views Of Salvation With a Focus On Wesleyan Perspectives And Their Implications" . We discuss the spectrum of Pelagianism and Augustinianism, the concepts...

In this episode, we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans...We look at how this section is a hinge point of the book, and how the Paul is instructing us to consider the work of God in Christ to Justify us as a motivation to hope for the future. We also discuss the role of suffering in our lives to make us more Christlike.

In this special livestreamed episode, Vic Rockhill and Colton Carlson join me to review an episode put out by Faith Unaltered with the title "Killing Calvinism". We take questions from the live chat and Leighton Flowers himself even joins us for the last half-hour or so! Link to the original "Killing Calvinism" video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EIz_5oWEUuM?si=qIuh5rJWQ1YNVDQh

In this episode we continue our study of the life of Abraham and how Paul lays out both doctrinal and practical implications. We see how the promises of God involve suffering and are not to direct us toward comfort and prosperity in this life.

In this episode, we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans. We discuss the principle of works vs. the principle of faith regarding the doctrine of Justification by faith apart from works in the life of Abraham.

Sermon preached by Dave Louis at Abiding Grace Church on December 3, 2023 If you are looking for a solid Bible based church check out www.abidinggracehurch.com

In this episode, we continue where we left off in part one of the Person of Christ, and continue this glorious section where Owen argues that Jesus is the full and compelte revelation of the Glory and Person of the Father. He further argues that Jesus is the fulfillment of the 2nd commandment, and that Jesus is the image of the Father, that the Father Himself sent into the world through the incarn...

In this episode, we look at Calvin's understanding of the tree of life as a sacrament. He connects the tree of life to the Lord's supper and shows how the tree of life did not have anything inherent in it that made us live forever, but it was a sign and symbol of the life they already had.

In this episode, we continue our verse by verse study of the Book of Romans. We cover the faith of Abraham, and how Paul looks at the Justification of Abraham as evidence that he was Justified by faith "apart" from works. We look in detail at Genesis 15 and the promise made to Abraham and the covenant God entered into with him. www.newkenbiblerebinding.com www.patreon.com/ApologeticsFromtheAttic

In this installment of our "Mining the Treasures" series, we look at a section from the works of John Owen entitled "Meditations on the Person of Christ". Owen walks through God's will and what he has chosen to reveal to us. He also walks through the possibility of knowing the incomprehensible God and natural theology. This reading has a lot of relevance in the current debate amongst reformed bapt...

In this episode, we cover the history of the Belgic confession, and look at Article One, on the Doctrine of God. We cover the importance of Church History for the systematic theologian. We also talk about Calvin's Insitutes and their relationship to his commentaries, as an example of how the Bible relates to systematic theology. Patreon Support Link: https://www.patreon.com/ApologeticsFromtheAttic...

In this episode, I post the audio where I appeared on the Faith Unaltered channel. It was a discussion regarding the doctrine of Justification. Father John Whiteford was the other guest, who is an Eastern Orthodox priest. We covered two scriptures, Romans 3 and James 2. It was an interesting and enlightening conversation.

In this episode, we look at Calvin's comments regarding God's creation of the clouds, the dry land, and the plants, and how these parts of Creation point to the Creator; and should strike us with awe, humility and worship.

In this episode, we answer a question that Dr. James White posed in a recent Dividing Line where he was reviewing an episode of the Mortification of Spin, with Carl Trueman and Matthew Barrett. Dr. White asked "What is biblicism according to Dr. Barrett? Well, I recently purchased Dr. Barrett's new book and while reading came across a page where he defines biblicism in 6 points. We go over this de...

In this special live stream edition of AFTA, we welcome Jeremiah Nortier aka the "Apologetic Dog" to review a recent debate he had with AK Richardson on the topic of free will. In this wide ranging episode we look at AK's Scriptural arguments for libertarian free-will and his attemped rebuttal to the idea of campatibilism. Jeremiah's channel and debate link https://www.youtube.com/live/yTAx27GOWLg...

In this episode we begin our study of systematic theology. We look at how the study of the Bible is like the study of other things, and how we need to learn to classify and arrange the contents of the Bible. We also talk about branches of systematic theology, like historical, biblical and dogmatic theology. Enjoy! Need a new bible? Support us at: www.newkenbiblerebinding.com Patreon Support us Her...

In this episode we continue our study of the book of Romans. We walk back through Romans 3:21-26 and then look at the rhetorical questions Paul asks in 3:27-31 and where Paul is leading us as we move forward in the letter. We touch on the concepts of legalism vs. antinomianism, and look forward to what is to come in Romans 4. Support AFTA on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ApologeticsFromtheAttic

Please consider becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon...click link below. patreon.com/ApologeticsFromtheAttic In this episode, we continue our study of the book of Romans. We talk about how Jesus Christ being a propotiation answers a HUGE cosmic question...how can God be a just God, if he simply lets sinners go without punishing them. This is a question that many don't think of when they he...

In this episode we continue our study of the book of Romans by looking at the word "propitiation" in 3:25. We look at the day of atonement in Leviticus 16 and the sin of the Israelites in Numbers 25 to explain that atonement means to turn away wrath, and propitiation means a wrath absorbing subsititue.

In this episode we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans. We talk about the concept of righteousness and justification by faith. We talk about how it is apart from law, and talk about grace and redemption.

In this live recorded episode, we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans. We go over how Paul wraps up his section on convincing all that they are under the wrath of God because of their sin. We go over "God's indictment" against humanity and prepare ourselves to hear the glorious Gospel of Justification by faith, in Romans 3:21.

In this recording of a live broadcast (even though their weren't any live viewers or comments! LOL) we cover 2:12-3:9, and discuss how Paul strips the Jews of any claim they have to being righteous and acceptable to God becuase they posses the law and have circumcision. Paul is stripping us of any righteousness we think we have so that we will see our need for the imputed righteousness of Christ,...

In this recording of a live episode, we discuss the Asbury revival. I go over some of the good things about it and some of my concerns. We also look at how different parts of the body of Christ need to contribute to the health of the whole, and how the charismatic wing of the Church has something of value to offer us. We also look at 2 passages, Deuternonomy 13 and Acts 3, and show how the message...