Apologetics from the Attic

In this episode we continue our review of a talk by Pastor Josh Scott in his series "What is Progressive Christianity. Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfq4YEAPhY&t=2111s Series is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvW3iSMN6DaH4tHgE-j42SKdkhlGyfODN Christian Post Article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/nashville-church-says-bible-isnt-the-word-of-god.html?fbclid=IwAR2...

In this episode we begin a review of a talk by Pastor Josh Scott in his series "What is Progressive Christianity. Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfq4YEAPhY&t=2111s Series is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvW3iSMN6DaH4tHgE-j42SKdkhlGyfODN Christian Post Article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/nashville-church-says-bible-isnt-the-word-of-god.html?fbclid=IwAR2fU_rR...

In this episode, we continue to walk verse by verse through John chapter 6 and demonstrate exegetically how this chapter teaches the "calvinistic" understanding of the application of salvation...that the reason why people come to true faith in Christ is because they were first given by the Father to the Son. Links for exegesis in written form Part 1: https://apologeticsfromtheattic.com/2020/03/01/...

In this episode, I review an appearance that Warren McGrew had on Soteriology 101 where he and Dr. Flowers discussed his journey out of Calvinism. I respond to Warren's story and his testimony of how God "delivered" him from Calvinism. I show how the concept of Biblicism and personal revelation from God seems to pervade Warren's story and I talk about how this phenomenon of Biblicism (both the mys...

In this unique episode, I join Dr. Flowers in his vehicle (virtually) as he drives 5 hours across Texas. We discuss various topics regarding Calvinism and Provisionism. At one point I even hijack the broadcast and have complete control of the Soteriology 101 livestream! Good times.

In this episode, we respond to a clip on the Theology Project Youtube channel, hosted by Dr. Matt O'Reilly. (link below). In this clip he is interviewing Dr. Jerry Walls and the topic of Calvinism comes up. In this clip they bring up the Love of God, compatibilism, the Holiness of God, Sin, prevenient grace, and other related topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVOmd3eieuY

In this episode, we begin to walk verse by verse through John chapter 6 and demonstrate exegetically how this chapter teaches the "calvinistic" understanding of the application of salvation...that the reason why people come to true faith in Christ is because they were first given by the Father to the Son. Links for exegesis in written form Part 1: https://apologeticsfromtheattic.com/2020/03/01/jes...

In this episode we continue to work through "The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination" by Loraine Boettner. We start working through chapter 10, which is entitled Total Inability.

In this episode, I am preparing for a upcoming live stream where Derek Murrell and I will be discussing the "I" in the PROVIDE acrostic. I play some of Dr. Flowers videos where he explains the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation and how he talks about the means being sufficient in and of themselves to bring about the result God wants. I try to understand his position, looks at the definition of s...

In this episode I begin with Dr. James White and his challenge to Dr. Flowers in their Romans 9 debate cross examination. Dr. White asked Dr. Flowers if the method of exegesis he employs to defend provisionism is the same that he would use in defending the Trinity, Deity of Christ, etc... I then show how provisionists use the same tactics of biblical interpretation and hermeneutics to defend their...

In this episode I review an answer Dr. Leighton Flowers give to the question of if Calvinists are truly saved Christians. We have 100% agreement on this issue for sure!

In this episode, I give my commentary on the unfolding response to the Capitol riots, if Trump should be removed from office, if he is responsible in any sense for the incident at the Capitol, censorship by social media and we continue our study of Political Theology.

In this episode, I begin by going over the continued developments surrounding the incident in the U.S. Capitol, the move of Twitter and other social media to ban accounts and other related issues. Then we continue our study of Dr. VanDrunen's book, "Politics After Christendom". My Blog post I mentioned in this episode: https://apologeticsfromtheattic.com/2021/01/09/most-of-the-tv-media-is-not-show...

In light of recent events at the U.S. Capital building, the 2020 election, Trumpism, etc... I thought it prudent to begin a series that I have been meaning to start for a few months, namely political theology. We read through the first chapter of a book by Dr. David Van Drunen called "Politics After Christendom: Political Theology for a Fractured World". We go over how government is both legitimat...

In this episode, we start with a twitter discussion I found right before I recorded this between Dr. James White and Seth Dillon (from Babylon Bee fame) where they are discussing issues of the sovereignty of God and the will of man. Dr. White ends up asking Seth if he holds that God has perfect foreknowledge of all future events, and this is where I segway into this chapter of Boettner's book on t...

In this episode, we read and study Chapter 3 in Loraine Boettner's book "The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination. This chapter is entitled "God has a Plan". In it he argues that God must have a plan for the both the goals and the accomplishing of those goals in the universe He creates. This is a foundational conviction of reformed theology and calvinism.

In this episode we go over Beth Moore's recent tweet about the dangers of Trumpism. Then we read an article by David French on the same topic. Then we finish up with an article by Michael Horton. Beth Moore Tweet: https://twitter.com/BethMooreLPM/status/1338134290647953410 David French Article: https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-dangerous-idolatry-of-christian Michael Horton Article: https:...

In this episode we review Doug Wilson's supposed evidence that Trump actually won the popular vote and Biden Cheated. Then I give my opinion as to why Trump lost.

In this episode we take a look at the recent debate between James White and Jeff Riddle, and we dive into the basic issue of textual criticism and the history of the textus receptus.

In this episode, we talk about the American government, separation of powers, the death of RBG, and the prophetic significance of the wildfires.

I Don't know if you saw it yet, but Gabe Rench from Crosspolitic was arrested yesterday! And if the fellows at Cross Politic are to be believed, it was because they were being persecuted for singing Amazing Grace! (See Toby Sumpter's remark at 8:15 mark of this facebook video) https://www.facebook.com/CrossPolitic/videos/330275824727776 Is this really the case? Were the police just waiting to poun...

In this new episode we cover the news that Mark Galli, the former editor of Christianity Today converted to Roman Catholicism. We look at an interview he did recently on why he converted. Then we look at the Catechism of the Catholic Church and its teaching on the doctrine of Justification. Link to interview: https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/why-mark-galli-former-editor-in-chief-of-christ...

What’s the latest on COVID-19, the response of the Church and God's hand in it? Remembering the September 11th attacks and how they were God's warning to our nation. What is Critical Race Theory, why is it dangerous, and where is God's hand in the riots? Tim Pool Explanation of CRT: https://youtu.be/jZJLdKbB-Rc Albert Mohler Interview on CRT: https://albertmohler.com/2020/09/02/critical-theory-and...

In this episode, we begin a review of a video released by Hank Hanegraaff discussing the history of the Eucharist and church history and related topics. We look at how we must be careful because these claims can serve to undercut sola scriptura and sola fide.

In this episode we continue our study of the doctrine of the Trinity, by beginning a discussion of the Communication of Attributes, or how the attributes of the Divine and Human natures in the one person of Christ relate to and impact one another.