Apologetics from the Attic

In this sermon, Pastor Dave preaches on the topic of repentance. He starts with Romans 7 and describes what repentance is. Then he turns to the Old Testament books of 1st and 2nd Samuel to examine the repentance of King Saul and King David.

In this episode, I talk about an idea I have for a new weekly review of current news and events from a Biblical perspective called "The Prophetic View". We read a passage from John Calvin and a passage from N.T. Wright. We talk about how we gather and consume news today and how our implicit worldview is behind the scenes influencing how we interpret the news.

Here we review a discussion between Cameron Bertuzzi of Capturing Christianity and Tyler McNabb on the topic of Roman Catholicism. Tyler gives four reasons why Cameron should covert to Roman Catholicism...we look at three of the four reasons in this video, and respond to them. Here is the link for the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyatS8GAuVM

In this episode we continue our study of the doctrine of the trinity, reading from "Studies in Dogmatics: The person of Christ" by GC Berkouwer. We cover Arianism again, sabellianism, apollinarianism, nestorianism and eutychianism. We also use some cool props to show the difference between the views relating to the 2 natures of Christ. Enjoy.

In this episode, we continue to discuss the doctrine of the Trinity. We begin by briefly talking about the personality and Deity of the Holy Spirit, then we learn from Dr. Lane Tipton about the one being shared by three persons. Then we start to cover the Nicene Creed and the use of the word "homousious" to describe Jesus. Link to Dr. Tipon's full class on Van Til https://reformedforum.org/courses...

Here is a sermon preached by Pastor Dave Louis on August 14, 2020 at Crossway Church. He gives his testimony along with talking about the theology of the cross vs. the theology of glory.

In this episode, we launch a new series exploring the relationship between the authority of Scripture and the reality of theological reflection upon the scripture by the historical church and the individual believer. We apply this to the dangers of "solo" scriptura and biblicism which in running rampant online and in evangelicalism.

We continue our series on the topic of Justification by Faith Alone, reading through chapter 3 of Dr. Hodge's book. We talk about the righteousness of Christ.

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between God's sovereignty and free will? In this new episode we begin a series on the topic of Compatibilism. We use Dr. JOHN C. WINGARD JR. as our teacher as we walk through an article he wrote giving a brief overview of the topic. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/confession-of-a-reformed-philosopher/

In this impromptu live episode of AFA, we talk to Derek Murrell, who is having a debate on the topic of Free-Will in two days. We talk about the topic and respond to live questions.

In this episode we continue our study of Justification by Faith Alone as we cover how Christ satisfied the law in our place by becoming a curse for us and being our sacrifice and high priest.

In this episode, I begin a review of Warren McGrew's video entitled "Original Sin: A Doctrine Examined". We focus on avoiding the oversimplification of Church History and Historical Theology. Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObmhQJfjS40

We continue our study of the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone. Dr. Hodge continues to hammer home the fact that the Bible teaches because the law demands perfect obedience, therefore there is no way to be justified by the law. Then we start to discuss how Jesus satisfies the demands of God's Law in our place, and this is the glory and majesty of the Gospel.

In this episode, Dave begins a series where he talks about the doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone. In this first part, we read from Dr. Charles Hodge and talk about how the foundational starting point for a proper understanding of this doctrine is the biblical teaching that the Law of God can only be fulfilled by sinless perfection.

In this episode I open with a few reflections on Independence day 2020, and then I launch into covering Romans chapter 7 in preparation for my debate coming up this Saturday. John Macarthur Sermon: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/81-80/whos-to-blame-for-the-riots Debate Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Abzcyfvvu74&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR27wAF5XbBezM8j-GGVpeT5rxV6Ij8ZaUFJFjR2W...

In this episode, we discuss how the American Church needs to quickly understand that the pragmatism of the recent decades has mislead us into thinking that God is only glorified by big numbers and positive response to the message of the Gospel. In reality, God is also glorified when no one responds. What Glorifies god is when His truth is proclaimed, even if nobody responds positively, and even if...

We pick back up on our verse by verse study through the Gospel of Mark. We cover 3:20-4:12

In this episode, we first define the correct understanding of Sola Scriptura, which is the Scripture read and interpreted in light of the communion of saints. Then we begin part one of covering the doctrine of the Trinity.

In this episode of AFA, we talk about where God is and what He is saying to the church and our country in the midst of a global pandemic and unprecedented riots in America. We then walk through Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts 2 and see how the death and resurrection of Jesus totally changed how the Apostles read the Psalter.

In this episode of AFA, I go over how I am able to read through large chunks of the Greek New Testament with no helps, and it is something that you can do as well, but it takes work! But this is based on that many ways of teaching NT Greek focus too much on memorizing grammar, vocab and syntax BEFORE you even start to read the New Testament in Greek, whereas this method has you start reading the N...

In this episode we review Dr. Leighton Flowers latest video entitled "What is Semi-Pelagianism". We set the stage by reading passages from Arminius himself and Roger Olsen. After we review the video, we then look at an journal article by Christopher T. Bounds entitled "How are people saved? The major views of salvation with a focus on wesleyan perspectives and their implications". Also we mention...

I have to admit, and some of my reformed friends will make fun of me, that I do listen to KLOVE! And I also admit that I really like a few songs that the band Hawk Nelson put out there. So I was disheartened to hear that their lead singer came out publicly and said he no longer believes in God. As we hear more and more stories of "deconversion" from the Christian faith among christian leaders, we...

In this episode I interview Dr. Laurie Thompson, the Dean & President of Trinity School for Ministry, an Anglican Seminary (and my alma mater). We discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the church and education. For more info on the seminary visit www.tsm.edu

In this episode of AFA on Ascension Day 2020, we review a Sermon Martin Luther preached on this occasion in 1533.

In this new episode of AFA, I unbox some new books that I bought! Then we walk verse by verse through the resurrection narrative of the Gospel of John.