Reformed Fringe

Who is Melchizedek? Is Christianity myth? How does the Christian story compare to the other stories of history? In today’s episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn delve deep into the idea of “mythology.” Discussing the etymology of the word, its historic uses, as well as, how it relates to the biblical narrative. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - http://jonmoffitt.com Doug Va...

What does the Bible say about the evil we face everyday? Is Satan the source of this evil? How do we effectively combat it using spiritual warfare? In today’s episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn delve into the writings of the Apostle Peter that encourages and instructs Christians on how to stand their ground in Christ against the evil realm. DOUG’S BOOK: THE ANGEL OF THE LORD JOIN THE REFORMED...

Kingdoms Unveiled is evolving into the Reformed Fringe! The same great conversations between Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn you know and love with a new look! Reformed Fringe is a podcast where doctrine meets discovery. Weekly conversations at the intersection of reformed theology and contemporary exploration. We’re bringing the fringe back to the reformed! JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts...

The New Testament writers say that Satan “blinds” the hearts and minds of those who don’t believe. What does this mean? The nature of a supernatural gospel requires a supernatural response. Our hearts are either changed by God’s grace, or hardened to reject the gospel. Those who reject are said to have been blinded by the god of this world, Satan, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel a...

Does the Bible speak about the Earth being flat?! Going all the way back to the creation account and examining mentions of the earthly realm, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn look throughout Scripture to analyze this claim. How do science and faith interact? How should Christians navigate our modern, secular rationalist world? In today’s episode we discuss this and more! JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMM...

What are the idols we see in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament? Are they simply creations of man with myths to accompany them? Or are they houses used to worship real spiritual powers other than Yahweh, the Most High? In today’s episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn present, from Scripture, the true nature of the other gods, the Lord’s warning against idolatry, and the hierarchy of the...

Does God need angels to carry out His will? In this episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn explore the Divine Council and show how it aligns with confessional theology. We break down God’s primary and secondary causation, explaining how He works through created beings while remaining fully sovereign. Understanding this framework helps us see spiritual warfare more clearly, revealing the battle bet...

“This is polytheism! Idols aren’t real beings! God doesn’t need a council! This sounds heretical! This isn’t even important!” These are things we hear all the time when sharing and discussing a supernatural, divine council view of the Bible. In today’s episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn refute common oppositions to the existence of the gods and showcase from Scripture how we need to understand...

Do the “other gods” of the Bible have real powers? What influence did they have, and how do their powers compare to Yahweh, the Most High? In this episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn discuss how Scripture reveals the role and significance of these other spiritual entities. Were these gods simply idols, or did they hold real power in the spiritual and cultural landscape of the biblical authors?...

What are “the gods” we read about in the Bible? How do they relate to the one true God, Yahweh? Are these gods real spiritual beings? What does Elohim mean? In this episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn delve into a direct comparison between the Creator of all things and the beings that dwell in the spiritual realm. They discuss the proper use of the term Elohim and how the First and Second Comma...

All throughout time, people have been trying to predict when Christ will return. After innumerable failures, most feel that trying to predict the second coming is a pointless endeavor. In this episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn dive deep into the etymology of the word “age” and how it is used in Scripture. Can it give us an idea on when Christ may return? DOUG'S NEW BOOK: RINGS OF REVELATION J...

We’ve reached a very much anticipated conversation in our series on the Book of Revelation. How do the different views of eschatology align with our understanding of Scripture and Revelation? In today’s episode, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn will explore why “Amillennialism” (or “Realized Millennialism”) aligns best with Revelation’s symbolic and apocalyptic nature. By unpacking its literary struc...

Many Christians see the book of Revelation as an overwhelming, convoluted mess of catastrophic event after catastrophic event. Continuing the series on Revelation, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn showcase the true structure of Revelation and how John uses chiasms to tell the story of Christ's victory over darkness and the evil realm! This episode clears an immense amount of confusion and allows beli...

How should we be reading Revelation? Is it just like any other book in the Bible? Or is its full meaning revealed through a different understanding? In this episode of our series in Revelation, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn discuss the genre of literature that Revelation uses. This establishes a foundation that links together and unveils the many common questions and mysteries Christians have unde...

Continuing the discussion of Revelation 20, Jon Moffitt and Doug Van Dorn discuss the true meaning and purpose of the binding of Satan. Many Christians are either confused or misinformed on this subject. What does the binding of Satan mean for the church? Where is he bound? Is he unable to act? Does he still hold authority as the “god of this world?” Jon and Doug discuss this and more! Doug’s New...

The angel coming down? The key to the bottomless pit? Seizing the dragon? Bound him for a thousand years? All of these details in Revelation have very real significance and meaning. Using the whole of scripture, Jon and Doug identify the subjects of major importance in Revelation 20. Showcasing a sort of timeline of events that will clarify confusions Christians have regarding eschatology! JOIN TH...

In this episode, we’re jumping right into the Book of Revelation and discussing the integral points of the binding of Satan. When was Satan bound? Is Satan bound today? Why did he need to be bound? And, what does his binding mean for us, the kingdom of God on Earth, and the future to come? Join Jon and Doug as they delve into a new series of discussions on eschatology, the Satan, and the “already,...

People often look at the commands of God in the Old Testament and think, “How can this be a loving God?” Even more so, He is accused of committing great injustices against large groups of people. Are these accusations justified? Why is there so much violence and killing between the Israelites and a multitude of ancient tribes? Is God guilty of genocide? Jon and Doug answer these questions and more...

The church is much more than a physical gathering of people. There is real spiritual power when believers come together for worship in a scriptural context. In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss the true significance of fellowship and the responsibilities Christians have to one another in the relationship between the church and the believer, including church discipline, binding, and loosing. JOIN...

Christians often examine their “prayer lives,” wondering if they are praying correctly, praying enough, or if their prayers are effective at all. As with other elements of the Christian life, we can rob prayer of its inherent supernatural power by imposing our own fleshly expectations upon it. In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss how prayer is less about an action and more about a lifestyle, and...

Many Christians are confused about the sacrament of the Lord’s Table, also known as communion. Some say that it is merely a memorial for remembrance only. Others say that there is a physical element of Christ within it. These focuses are missing the point of communion and the role it holds within the Christian life. Participation in the Lord’s Supper holds significant spiritual power for the belie...

Baptism is more than just a tradition or historical practice, the sacrament contains very real spiritual power and reality! When Christians participate in this blessed sacrament, we receive the baptism of Christ. The means through which God shares His mercy and love are seen in baptism. In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss how baptism is a confirmation to ourselves and others of our newness of li...

In our attempts to make the Bible compelling to the world, we try to downplay or completely ignore the amazing, supernatural power that the gospel holds! In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss the etymology of the word gospel and how its full power is often hidden through improper teaching. The word of the Lord is more than information. It has the power to reach the depths of the soul and save the...

Christians around the world don’t understand the real significance behind many of the most famous Psalms. The key to understanding the pictures described in these Psalms is a full view of the supernatural battle that takes place throughout the entire Bible. Centering all around Jesus, His work on earth, and His conquering of Hell, the evil realm, and of the beings that rebel against the one, true...

Satan, the arch-villain of the entire Biblical narrative. How should Christians understand "the Satan" in relation to history, their lives, and the supernatural battle against evil? What insights can scripture show us into how Satan operates and the kind of power he holds as "the prince of this world." How has Satan demonstrated his grip on the world throughout history? JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE CO...