Doctrine 4 Doxology (formerly "Bear Christianity")

This is the 5th episode on the glory of God. I discuss the importance of Jesus being fully God and fully man and the implications of this in regards to our forgiveness. Romans 3:23-26 "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be receiv...

This is the fourth episode in a series on the Glory of God. In this episode I talk about how God forgives sin yet upholds His own perfection in holiness and righteousness. God is "just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus." This is contrasted against Allah. In the Quran, Allah is said to be "the most gracious" and "the most merciful." However, what happens to...

This is the third episode in a series on the Glory of God. In this episode I talk about the Gospel, Justification, and Imputed Righteousness as it relates to the glory of God. The Glory of God is the display of His attributes. A.W. Tozer quote: "The gospel in its scriptural context puts the glory of God first and the salvation of man second." My Resources Bible verses quoted in this episod...

This is the second episode in a series on the Glory of God. In this episode I give my explanation for what it means to "fall short of the glory of God" in Romans 3:23. The Glory of God is the display of His attributes, and falling short of the glory of God is when mankind misrepresents or distorts the attributes of God. My Resources Bible verses quoted in this episode are from the ESV tran...

This is the first episode in a series on the Glory of God. In this episode I give some definitions of the Glory of God and survey the Bible on this topic. As Christians, how do we glorify God? What is the chief end of man? The Glory of God is the display of His attributes. My Resources Bible verses quoted in this episode are from the ESV translation unless otherwise noted. I use Logos Bible Softwa...

Summary In this episode, I discuss what Jehovah's Witnesses believe about the 144,000 people who will go to heaven. Should this number be taken literally or symbolically? My Resources I use Logos Bible Software every day for my Bible study. I am an affiliate partner with them, and the link below will save you 10% on any base package plus 5 free resources. I do receive a commission from any pur...

Summary In this episode, I discuss John 1:1 and why the last phrase should be translated, "and the Word was God". The Jehovah's Witnesses translate that phrase, "and the Word was a god". I explain some basics of Biblical Greek, talk about Colwell's Rule, and then point to John 1:1a and John 1:3 as a reference to the eternality of the Word. I also discuss Mark 2:28 as eviden...

I share my basic approach when first speaking to a Jehovah's Witness. The strategy is not my own, and is a very common approach by many Christians. It relies on the Bible... go figure!!! Today's episode discusses Jeremiah 31:33-34 quoted by Hebrews 10:15-17. This shows that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal energy force as Jehovah's Witnesses believe. Next, I discuss John 12:41 comp...

I share my basic approach when first speaking to a Jehovah's Witness. The strategy is not my own, and is a very common approach by many Christians. It relies on the Bible... go figure!!! My Resources I use Logos Bible Software every day for my Bible study. I am an affiliate partner with them, and the link below will save you 10% on any base package plus 5 free resources. Logos Bible Software 1...

I discuss Genesis 1:31-2:3. Day 7 of Creation. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Christos

I discuss Genesis 1:28. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Christos

I share tips for the #1 Goal of 2023... Reading the Bible in 1 year. Also, I reflect on 2022. Resources Collision: Christopher Hitchens and Douglas Wilson James White vs. Patrick Madrid (Sola Scriptura Debate) The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by...

I discuss transgenderism from a Biblical Worldview. Resources Healthline Article: 68 Terms that Describe Gender Identity and Expression Article: Suicidality Among Transgender Youth Article: A Plausible Explanation of Increased Suicidal Behaviors Among Transgender Youth Based on the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (IPTS) Book: When Harry Became Sally by Ryan Anderson, PhD My Friend’s Podcast “ Andr...

I discuss what I believe the Bible means when it says we are made "In the image of God". My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Chr...

I discuss Day 6 of creation in Genesis 1, and give some theories as to why plural pronouns are used as part of God's speech. (Genesis 1:26, ESV)  Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the ear...

I discuss Day 5 of creation in Genesis 1:20-23. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Christos

I discuss Day 4 of creation in Genesis 1:14-19 My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Christos

I discuss day 3b of creation in Genesis 1:11-13. Resources James B. Jordan books Canon + (This app has lectures by James Jordan as well as many other pastors and theologians. It also features documentaries, children's books, podcasts, audiobooks...) My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from...

I discuss some of different ways the greek words, "malakos" and "arsenokoites" are translated, and why I believe the Apostle Paul is speaking of the general act of homosexuality, and not limiting it to sexual abuse or pagan temple worship. Resources 1946 The Movie Trailer Interview with Rocky Roggio (Director / Producer of 1946 The Movie) James White Sermon: Arsenokoites Ask Kevin...

I discuss the upcoming movie 1946 and the claims it will be making concerning the "mistranslation" of homosexual for the greek words "malakos" and "arsenokoites". Resources 1946 The Movie Trailer Interview with Rocky Roggio (Director / Producer of 1946 The Movie) James White Sermon: Arsenokoites Ask Kevin DeYoung: What does arsenokoites mean? My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s...

I discuss days 2 and 3a of God's creation in Genesis 1. Resources Jason Lisle, PhD discusses the "flat earth theory" and the Bible. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com In...

I step away from the days of creation to discuss some themes of creation and light as it is related to the Gospel. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin...

Some observations from the first day of creation. Genesis 1:1-5 Resources John Frame "Systematic Theology" NICOT "New International Commentary on the Old Testament": see notes on Genesis 1:4 My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pi...

I discuss why I believe the heavens and earth were created in 6 literal 24 hour days. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_martin Twitter @bear4Christos

I discuss the "Gap Theory" and give reasons why I do not believe it is a proper interpretation of Genesis 1:1-2. My Friend’s Podcast “ Andrew’s Daily Five ” - Music countdowns. A great way to discover music, both new and old! Music Music by MichaelKobrin from Pixabay (Intro/Outro) Music by JuliusH from Pixabay  (Sponsor/Commercial) Email BearChristianity@gmail.com Instagram @the_real_bear_...