The Faith Debate

Prayer in Government Meetings Faith Debate: Sunday, January 24th, 2010 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Does separation of church and state mean that it should be illegal to pray "in the name of Jesus" during an official government meeting? What about praying in the name of "Allah" or "Mother Earth"? How do answers to this question fit within the "establishment clause" of the United States Consti...

To Love Like Jesus Faith Debate: Sunday, January 17th, 2010 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . J.I. Packer, one of the most influential theologian of the 20th Century, praised the book titled “The Lost Commandment” by saying, “This vivid, Christ-centered, down-to-earth delineation of the heart of real discipleship will come as a challenge to everyone who reads it." Pastor Tony Evans and author Ken...

Is There a New Commandment? Faith Debate: Sunday, January 10th, 2010 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . "The Lost Commandment" is a book written after the author wanted to study John 13:34, but couldn’t find any books specifically on that topic in bookstores, online, or in libraries. The Faith Debate engages in a dialogue with the man who wrote the book with the subtitle, "Have We Missed What...

What is the Lost Command? Faith Debate: Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Faith Debate interviews Dave Greber, one of the very few authors who have written a book about Jesus’ new commandment that Christians are to love others as Jesus has loved them. Dave wrote the book that he wanted to read, but couldn’t find in a year of searching bookstores, the Internet, and sem...

Has the Church Lost a Commandment? Faith Debate: Sunday, December 27th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Jesus said, "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." This "new" commandment was part of a new life of deep love that results in complete joy that transcends circumstances, overcomes adversity, and stands the test of time. The Faith Debate sits down with an author who's w...

Reason for the Season Faith Debate: Sunday, December 20th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What are some of the Christmas traditions (in our families and in society at large) that help us be reminded of the true reason for the Advent season? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Dan Fabricatore. Pastor, Grace Bible Chu...

Technology in Church Faith Debate: Sunday, December 13th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . With the rapid ascendancy of of the Internet since the mid 1990's, the ability to communicate broadly and quickly has grown exponentially. This means that Christians can read and write blogs, engage on social media, and participate rapidly in the marketplace of ideas. What are the benefits and risks of...

Hebrew and Greek Faith Debate: Sunday, December 6th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The vast majority of Christians cannot read Hebrew or Greek. The vast majority of so-called Christian churches have stopped contending for the faith. What stands behind these issues, and what is their importance? (There's also some chatter about the Mayan calendar and the year 2012). . Panel: Troy Skinner....

New Perspective on Paul Faith Debate: Sunday, November 29th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The Apostle Paul wrote more books of the Bible than anyone else. So, when someone says they embrace "Pauline Theology" what do they mean? Ever since the 1970's advent of what is called "The New Perspective on Paul", the answer is more complex than one might imagine. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Ho...

Should Christians Proselytize Faith Debate: Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is it right for Christians to share their faith in Jesus with others, even if the other people already have an unbiblical committed religious belief? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Michael Payne. Founder, Take a St...

Christian Confidence Faith Debate: Sunday, November 15th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . From whence comes the confidence of salvation for the Christian? What are some key things to keep in mind when considering repentance, sanctification, and hope for glory? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Michael Payne. Founde...

Confession of Sin Faith Debate: Sunday, November 8th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Can someone be a Christian without ever having repented and confessing their sin? Would a believer's testimony ever use the excuse, "The devil made me do it!"? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Michael Payne. Founder, Take a Stand...

Personal Testimony Faith Debate: Sunday, November 1st, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The founder of a Christian not-for-profit shares his story of redemption from depression, drug abuse, and suicidal thoughts through the sovereign salvation of God. . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Michael Payne. Founder, Take a...

Discipleship Faith Debate: Sunday, October 25th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Are Christians helping develop disciples (and solid marriages) by committing (in the way that they should) to: mentoring, prayer, community? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Jim Devereaux. Catholic columnist, Frederick News-Post . www...

Church Support of Marriage Faith Debate: Sunday, October 18th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The divorce rate among professing Christians is indistinguishable from the overall divorce rate. Has the church failed to properly train up husbands and wives? What can be done to improve marital success among followers of Christ? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonatha...

Church Support of Homosexuality Faith Debate: Sunday, October 11th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Cultural pressure has pushed many churches and denominations to compromise on biblical instruction regarding the ordination of homosexual clergy and redefining marriage. How should this terrain be navigated? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor,...

Is God Knowable? Faith Debate: Sunday, October 4th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Is God (and His attributes) truly knowable, or are humans limited to mere inadequate anthropomorphism? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Jim Devereaux. Catholic columnist, Frederick News-Post . www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Church Manipulation Faith Debate: Sunday, September 27th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . It has been said, "That which it takes to get them is that which it takes to keep them." When churches deviate from Scriptural prescriptions and embrace Scriptural proscriptions, what will that mean for the types of people it attracts and for the future of the congregation? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pasto...

Intentionality in Church Faith Debate: Sunday, September 20th 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What should be the intentions of church leaders during the worship service? What should be central? How organized should it be? How emotional should it be? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesv...

Regulative Principle Faith Debate: Sunday, September 13th 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Within worship services are local churches free to do anything that's not strictly forbidden by the Bible? Or must churches only do what is specifically prescribed within the pages of Scripture? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chap...

Creation in Seven Days Faith Debate: Sunday, September 6th 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . What are acceptable ways (within orthodoxy) of interpreting the first two chapters of the Bible? Day Age Theory? Gap Theory? Framework Hypothesis? Seven 24-hour Day View? Is it poetic prose? Does the text allow for the Theory of Evolution? What is the purpose of the passages? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pa...

Book of Revelation Faith Debate: Sunday, August 30th 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . Should a book loaded with apocalyptic imagery be interpreted woodenly, or will literalism lead the reader down the wrong path? The Book of Revelation is the subject of much disagreement due to different hermeneutical approaches. This episode of The Faith Debate grapples with the issue. . Panel: Troy Skinner...

The Trinity Faith Debate: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . In order to be counted as a biblical Christian, must a person also be counted as a trinitarian? The word "Trinity" does not appear in Scripture, so how is the teaching of "one Being, three Persons" to be understood? Does Systematic Theology help or hinder efforts at understanding? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor, H...

Is the Bible Historical? Faith Debate: Sunday, August 16th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . There are very many genres of literature in the Bible: narrative, poetry, prose, genealogy, parable, apocalyptic, law, metaphor, etc. How are these writings to be understood? Does appreciating the different categories help a person to better trust what Scripture has to say? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pas...

Interpreting Biblical Imagery Faith Debate: Sunday, August 9th, 2009 930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland . The science of interpretation is called hermeneutics. This is the area of interest for this edition of The Faith Debate. How is biblical imagery to be understood in different genres? How "literally" is Scripture to be taken? What is even meant by the word "literal"? . Panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor,...