Apologetics from the Attic

In this episode, recorded live, we continue our study of the book of Romans. We see how Paul switches to 2nd person pronouns to accuse the jews and pagan moralists of hypocrisy and judgmentalism. We discuss how humans justify themselves by pointing out the sins of others, instead of looking at their own sins. And then we dive deep into the purpose and function of the law, and how both Jesus and Pa...

In this livestreamed episode, Matt Salih comes on the broadcast to discuss the problem of evil and how a Calvinist would handle it. He asks me a hypothetical question about a woman who was abused by her husband...and I give my response. Then we look at a few passages of scripture on the topic.

In this Livestreamed episode of AFA, we were supposed to have Matt Salih on to discuss how calvinism responds to someone who has suffered evil at the hands of another. But unfortunately Matt had to cancel...but we went ahead and did the episode anyway. I played a clip of Matt's questions he asked on Facebook live and then we looked at several scriptures and took some live questions and comments.

In this episode, I announce the (hopefully) return of regular content on the Apologetics from the Attic broadcast. I go over what's been going on in my world and we return to some foundational things that underlie the approach of this podcast and what we are going to cover moving forward.

In this long episode (over two hours) I record my response to a public challenge issued by Drew and Eric over at the Provisionist Perspective channel, to respond to their exegesis of Ephesians 1:1-14. I play their entire walk through of verses 1-14 and attempt to understand them in their own words and give a critique of their exegesis, as well as flag up points of agreement. I'll be waiting for my...

*TECH NOTE: audio goes out from 29:20-33:36...sorry about that...but the thing I'm drawing is cool LOL In this episode, I give my opinion of the debate currently happening in reformed baptist circles surrounding "great tradition exegesis", hermeneutics, divine simplicity, etc... We look at several tweets that I've bookmarked over the last month on this issue, we look at the thought of Henri De Lub...

In this episode, we look at Dr. Alister McGrath's description of the Pelagian controversy. Then we begin a study of Pelagius himself, by starting to read a letter he wrote in 413. Hopefully this helps us see the benefit of looking at primary sources when we look at a topic like this, instead of depending on the opinion of others and secondary sources.

This is a sermon preached on April 24, 2022 at Rock of Ages Alliance Church in Cheswick, PA. In this sermon, the question of the intent of Mark's gospel is discussed and how it answers the 2 questions: What is the Kingdom of God and Who is Jesus? website for Rock of Ages Alliance Church https://www.rockofagesalliance.com/

In this episode we continue our verse by verse study of the book of Romans. We cover chapter 1, verses 25-32, and show how the apostle Paul is setting up his audience to confront them on their sin of self-righteousness by using the 3rd person plural pronouns.

In this episode we review Dr. Tim Stratton's opening statement from his debate with Dr. James White that occurred February 15, 2022 on the topic "Is Molinism Biblical". We play the entirety of Dr. Stratton's opening statement and see if he made the case that the concept of Middle Knowledge and libertarian free-will is found in the Bible. Link to previous episode on Molinism: https://youtu.be/izrIE...

In this new episode of AFA, (been a little while) we talk about the evolution of how we find and consume information with a little help from Ben Shapiro. Then I walk through 2 different grids that can be helpful in filtering through and organizing all of the biblical and theological information that is flowing through the world wide web.

We continue our study of the book of Romans by beginning the section starting with 1:18-3:20. We walk through until 1:24 and then look at the book cam! We read from Herman Hoeksema, Haldane and Karl Barth! Link mentioned to past episode on Herman Hoeksema https://youtu.be/iGJcea2OjG0

We continue our study through the book of Romans by looking at the thesis statement of the letter. We walk through 1:16-17, breaking down the terms, looking at the ordo salutis, and then we look at multiple commentaries on the book cam! Enjoy. Below is the link for the article we looked at. https://irbsseminary.org/pactum-salutis-historia-salutis-ordo-salutis-ministry/

In this episode, we continue our study of the book of Romans. I am excited to reveal my new "book cam" where I can show a book while I am reading it! Maybe I am more excited about this than most people! Anyway...we look at the personal greeting of Paul to the Roman Christians and we talk about Paul's purpose for writing the letter, the historical situation of Paul and a little about the nature and...

Back after another break! Today I launch a new series where we study the book of Romans. In this episode, we look at the introduction in 1:1-7 and look at where we are headed with chapters 1-3.

In this episode we complete our review of Pastor Jeff Durbin's sermon. With the rise of public resistance and revolt against the COVID vaccine mandate among police officers, firefighters and other public employees, this issue is becoming more and more relevant. We as Christians need to be clear on our stance on this, and not divide the body of Christ unnecessarily. We continue in our respect for P...

In this episode I begin a review of Pastor Jeff Durbin's sermon entitled "A Christian Response to Mandatory cookies". In this review I try to make the point that whether you choose to take the vaccine or not, it should be a matter of personal choice, and pastors should not promote a context where Christians are made to feel guilty or have their consciences held captive based on the choice they mak...

In Part two, we conclude our review of an interview by Sean McDowell with Dr. William Lane Craig discussing his new book about the "historical Adam" and how he thinks that Genesis 1-11 is mytho-history. We continue to explore the presuppositional nature of Dr. Craig's framework & proposal and the slippery slope it creates for one's entire view of the Bible. Original video Link https://www.youtube....

In this new episode, we look at an interview Dr. Craig did with Sean McDowell on his new book, The Quest for the Historical Adam. We begin to look at the concept of "mytho-history" and the slippery slope of relegating portions of the Bible as myth in order to make them acceptable to the unbelieving scientific community. Original video Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TQ8w_9qN4Q

In this episode, we talk about the recent passing of Bishop John Shelby Spong and review one of his sermons to explain his views of liberal/progressive Christianity.

In this new episode, I am back after taking an entire 4 months off from producing any content! I explain why and how dangerous and treacherous the world of the internet can be. Trying to get views, likes, downloads and website visits, slowly but surely took me over and had me in a bad place. But God is merciful and the new Christianity Today Podcast entitled "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" was us...

In this special podcast audio, Derek Murrell had an aftershow to discuss the debate we just participated in. Several people jumped on, including Doug, who is an atheist who has a youtube page called Pine Creek.

In this sermon, given at Abiding Grace church in Pleasant Hills, PA, Pastor Dave reviews Romans 1-5. Check them out at http://www.abidinggracechurch.com/

In this special episode, here is the audio of a debate I recently did on the Question, "Does Calvinism Create Unbelievers?" Derek Murrel and I were arguing the negative, and Matt Salih and Josh Hink were arguing the affirmative. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H4P2x6wJHk&t=5121s Copyright Marlon Wilson, "The Gospel Truth" Channel *Audio Posted with Permission

I'm back from over a month off! In this episode I review part of the cross examination portion of a debate Derek Murrell and I did against Matt Salih and Josh Hink on the question "Does Calvinism Create Non-Believers". Here is the Link to the Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H4P2x6wJHk&t=5121s