Have You Not Read?

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for Part 2 of their interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life ( www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org ).  In this episode they discuss what the word of God has to say about abortion.  How does the bible inform our apologetics on this very important issue? Media Recommendations: The Magdeburg Confession - document translated by Dr. Matthew Colvin...

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they host a multi-episode interview with John Michener, Director of Oklahomans United for Life ( www.oklahomansunitedforlife.org ).  John's desire is to see the destruction of the image of God through abortion put to an end in Oklahoma, the nation, and indeed the whole world. Media Recommendations: The Case for Life - book by Scott Klusendorf God and Governme...

Join Michael and Chris as they consider whether women who abort their babies should be punished as murderers.  Oklahoma Senate Bill 1729, an abolitionist bill recently introduced in the state Senate in February 2024, would amend state law to effectively remove abortion exceptions from our homicide law.  Oklahoma has outlawed surgical abortion, but the chemical abortion industry is still very activ...

Join Michael and Chris as they seek to answer a couple of questions from the Light of God's Word: 1) How does the Reformed view explain evil? How should we explain this in light of God's sovereignty? 2) Is prison a biblical concept? Media Recommendations: Reformed Dogmatics - systematic theology by Herman Bavinck If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please...

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the fourth episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries ( https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo ).  God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode focuses on the effectiveness of gospel-centere...

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the third episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries ( https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo ).  God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode focuses on the opposition that Stephen has face...

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon for the second episode of their interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries ( https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo ).  God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. This episode highlights the importance of Scripture as the...

Join Michael, Chris and Dillon as they host a multi-episode interview with Stephen Black, head of Coram Deo Ministries ( https://www.stephenblack.org/coram-deo ).  God rescued Stephen from a homosexual lifestyle through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has spent the last few decades ministering to those enslaved in sexual perversion. Media Recommendations: Freedom Realized - book by Stephen Blac...

Join Michael, David and Dillon as they tackle a listener's questions: Is anyone who is not Calvinist a false teacher? And what advice would you have for a new Calvinist entering into a leadership role at a non-Calvinistic church? Media Recommendations: Willing to Believe - book by R. C. Sproul Drawn by the Father - book by Jame R. White White Horse King - Benjamin Merkle If you have questions...

Join Michael, David and Dillon as they discuss a topic that ought to be a primary concern of every parent: disciplining their children.  For the Christian parent, particularly, we desire to discipline our children in a manner that honors the Lord and benefits the child.  What does the Bible have to say about this topic?  We are familiar with the phrase "spare the rod, spoil the child", d...

Join Michael, David and Chris as they consider: 1) The meaning of Isaiah 65:20.  Does this refer to the millennial kingdom? 2) The importance of a historical interpretation of Genesis.  Is this a primary Christian doctrine, or is there room for a variety of beliefs? Media Recommendations: The Church in History - book by B. K. Kuiper Enjoy some paintings by Albert Bierstadt Theonomy: A Reformed Bap...

Join Michael and Chris as they talk about the biblical definition of Heaven. What is it? Is it an actual place? How should we think about Heaven and our relationship to it? Media Recommendations: Is There a Meaning in This Text? - book by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Blimey Cow - Youtube channel and podcast If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link b...

Join Michael and Chris as they consider the historicity of the first book of the Bible.  The creation account is particularly called into question by modern theologians in favor of more "scientific" explanations.  Is Genesis history or myth?  How concerned should I be if my pastor teaches that part or all of Genesis is not historical? Media Recommendations: The Quest for the Historical A...

Join Michael and Chris as they address a handful of Bible questions submitted by our listeners: After declaring that there is no other god but the God of Israel, was Naaman trying to continue his idolatry when asking for future forgiveness for bowing down in the temple of Rimmon in 2 Kings 5?  How should we understand theophanies in the Old Testament? Why was David's census of the people such...

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they consider how to deal with shake-ups in life. Living in a world marred by sin, our lives are often affected by, or even built upon, fragile and shakable foundations. What do we do when those foundations shift and move (e.g. economic hardship, loss of job, etc.), and how do we guide our families through such shake-ups? Media Recommendations: Pierced for Our Tr...

Join Michael, David and Chris as they wrap up and summarize their discussion about how we, as Christians, should think about Israel, particularly in light of the current Palestinian conflict. Are the Jews the chosen people of God? What right does ethnic Israel have to the land? Do they have a right to defend themselves from attack? Should we help Israel defend themselves? Media Recommendations: Co...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew, David and Dillon as they talk about a very important topic: discipleship. How do we disciple other believers? Should we wait for someone to ask us specifically to disciple them? How can we prepare for such opportunities? Media Recommendations: The God Who Is There, Escape from Reason, & He Is There and He Is Not Silent - trilogy by Francis Schaeffer Raising Trouble...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they work through a handful of questions rapid-fire:  What does it mean to be apart of Christ's royal priesthood, under His headship as High Priest?  How does that reality affect our daily lives? How does someone know when they're ready to be a pastor? How important is it to attend seminary and acquire a degree? Why does the Bible record the same...

Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel.  This time they consider whether Christians should soon expect the Rapture when we see warring like this in Israel. Media Recommendations: The Olivet Discourse Made Easy - book by Kenneth L. Gentry The Doctrine of the Lesser Magis...

Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel.  Specifically, they will be looking at how God's promises to Israel get fulfilled, and how the answer to that question affects our response to these current events. Media Recommendations: Saved by Grace - book by Herman Bavin...

Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they continue their discussion on how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel.  Specifically, they will be looking at how God's promises to Abraham get fulfilled, and how the answer to that question affects our response to these current events. Media Recommendations: The Rise & Fall of Dispensationa...

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider how we as Christians should think about the current conflict between Hamas and Israel.  How does the Bible shape our response to these current events?  Media Recommendations: Cross to Crown Ministries - Youtube channel Not Just a Soup Kitchen - book by Dr. David S. Apple In My Place Condemned He Stood - book by J. I. Packer & Mark Dever If...

Welcome back, it's Season 3! We took a long summer break, but it's time to get back into the swing of things, attempting to apply God's Word to all of life to the glory of Christ our King.  Join Michael, David, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they wrestle with a very serious topic: suicide.  What does the Bible have to say about it? How can be help those with suicidal thoughts to turn a...

In this final episode of Season 2, join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider whether Christians can or should attend religious celebrations hosted by friends of a different faith, in this case, a bar mitzvah hosted by Messianic Jews.  Does attending such an event mean automatic endorsement of their beliefs?  How do you navigate the various matters of conscience in this situation? Stic...

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they ponder a concern that may sound odd to modern Western ears: "Are head coverings relevant today, or are they culturally specific to Corinth?"  How are we to understand the context of 1 Corinthians 11 and make the proper connections to Christ? Chapel Library - ministry of Mount Zion Bible Church The Message of Isaiah - commentary by Barry G. We...