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Join Andrew, David and Michael as they follow-up on a previous question about a pastor having too much power in a local congregation: "What about when too much power is concentrated in the deacons' position?"  Where does authority properly lie in the church? Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible - book by Stephen G. Dempster Star Wars: Heir to the Empire - audiobook b...

Join Andrew, David and Michael as they tackle a handful of questions: 1.  What book of the bible should a new Christian start with? 2.  Should followers of Christ fast? 3.  Is tithing a matter of the heart or a command from God? The God Who Become Human: A Biblical Theology of Incarnation - book by Graham Cole Slave - book by John MacArthur The Good Fight Radio Show - podcast hosted by Chad Davids...

Join Andrew, David and Michael as they talk about complementarian versus egalitarian views in the church, patriarchy, and how Christian husbands should relate to their wives.  Specifically, should Christian husbands compare themselves to Jesus when He is described as more glorious than the Bride in Revelation 19?  Isn't that an arrogant position for followers of Christ to take? What is New Co...

Join Andrew, David and Chris as they consider how to minister to someone who struggles with doubt in their Christian walk.  Can true Christians experience doubts about their faith, the faithfulness of God, the veracity of the Scriptures?  What do we do when we are in the midst of such doubts ourselves, and how do we minister to a friend or loved one who is suffering under such confusion? If you ha...

Join Andrew, David and Chris as they discuss biblical church polity, particularly in light of how many Baptist churches tend to concentrate power and authority into a single, personality-driven senior pastorate.  How do you guard against pastors becoming abusive when there are no checks and balances?  Is a deacon-led church following a biblical model, or should churches also have elders? If you ha...

Join Michael, David and Dillon as they consider what role creeds and confessions should play in the modern church?  It is clear that Scripture is the final standard by which we are to evaluate truth, so what is the right place for these extra-biblical doctrinal statements that have been passed down through the ages? The Majority Text of the Greek New Testament - Book by Guiseppe Guarino Cultish -...

Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they take up the question of how to counsel a man who has become a Christian but brings along the baggage of polygamous relationships, for example converting from an Islamic or Mormon context?  Should he divorce all but the first wife?  We see polygamy practiced in the Old Testament.  Why do we say it is wrong now? Exegetical Fallacies - Book by D. A. Carso...

Join Michael and Andrew as they ponder another listener's question: "How can a Christian defend his faith rightly?"  What does Christ, our Lord and Master, have to say about how His followers should respond when they enter into conflict over theological ideas and the truth of the Scriptures, either with those inside the church or those outside the church? If you have questions you w...

Join Michael and Andrew as they consider the role of "prophetesses" in the Bible, particularly in light of Paul's instruction that he does not allow a woman to have authority over a man in the church due to the order God imposed at creation.  Did God raise up prophetesses to simply highlight His people's sinfulness in the Old Covenant, or should this function be seen as normati...

Join Michael, Andrew and Chris as they ponder a very important question: "Can a Christian lose their salvation?"  Can we have assurance that Christ's redeeming grace is sufficient to save and keep His own until the end, or should we be constantly concerned that our personal holiness is unable to maintain God's favor? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to...

Join Michael and Chris as they consider the historic understanding of the "three uses of the law."  Particularly, how was this teaching fleshed out in the Reformation and what is its relevance today, if any? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Chris as they wrestle with the biblical concept of the Kingdom of God.  Can the Kingdom of God be here now if Jesus is currently in heaven?  Does the initiation of the Kingdom require the earthly reign of the risen Christ? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and Chris as they discuss the difference between Christians adopting the world's version of "niceness" and Christians standing on God's word and operating with Christ-like love and kindness, which carefully confronts sin for the good of the sinner and the glory of God.   If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they consider the various tactics employed in modern-day counseling, even so-called Christian counseling.  How do we respond when Christian counselors rely upon the tools of psychology rather than the Word of God?  For example, is it okay for Christians to undergo hypnosis to get to the root of their problems? " The Great Exchange: My Sin for His Righ...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look at Proverbs 13:24 and Ephesians 6:4.  Does the "rod" referred to in Proverbs equate disciplining your children to spanking?  What does it mean to bring up your children in the training and admonition of the Lord? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbcok...

Join Michael, Chris and Andrew as they deal with two related questions: "What is my role in sanctification?  To sin less and less?" and "How do we deal with guilt over sin?"  These questions get down to the heart of what it means to walk with Christ daily. If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbc...

Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they tackle a question that is near and dear to our hearts at Sunnyside: "How do you raise your children in today's insanity?"  Higher education has long been a bastion of progressive lockstep, activist indoctrination, pluralistic philosophy, and anti-Christian values.  Those principles have been trickling down into the halls of lower educati...

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they look to understand and clarify the concept of "Two Kingdom" theology.  What is it exactly?  Is it related to the theological concept of the visible/invisible church? " Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God " - book by Brian S. Rosner " Dominion Theology: Blessing or Curse? " - book by H. Wayne House & Thom...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a follow-up question to our "Legitimate Baptizer" episode.  The bible teaches us that Jesus Christ has established a hierarchy of authority within His church.  What are appropriate, biblical roles for women in the life of the church community? " If One Uses It Lawfully " - book by Matthew E. Ferris " One Greater Than M...

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they consider an interesting question: "Should Christians enter into prayer with people who worship a false Jesus?"  This question can be extended to other practical situations of an ecumenical nature. If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-rea...

Join Michael, David, Chris and Dillon as they field an audience question regarding one of Pastor Michael's sermons where he claimed, "In the New Covenant, Jesus is all the 'Jewishness' you will ever need."  What does that mean?  How do the Old Covenant promises get translated through, or absorbed by, Christ? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tack...

Join Michael, David, Andrew and Dillon as contemplate the differences between a pro-life incrementalist position and an abolitionist position.  How important is this issue to God and therefore to the Christian?  Can abolitionists rejoice in incremental victories over the evil of abortion or is abolition an all-or-nothing stance? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle,...

Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they take up a question about the place of profanity in the life of the christian.  Some in the church today push the boundaries of language in an attempt to be more culturally engaging. Are those who abstain from such language simply being prudish? What is God's purpose for our words? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle,...

Join Michael, Kyle, Chris and Dillon as they answer a listener's question concerning an important doctrinal issue: election. Who is meant when Peter says that God is "not willing that any should perish" in 2 Peter 3:9?  Is he speaking of everyone indiscriminately or of the elect in particular? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at...

Join Michael, Dillon, Kyle, and Chris Geisler as they ponder whether it is important to God who administers baptism.  Does the Bible have something to say about women performing the role of baptizer?  For example, can women legitimately baptize other women? If you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below: https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-no...