Theological Sidebars

Ben reacts to an article on Kanye West's current relationship with Jesus. https://www.christiantoday.com/article/kanye.west.says.he.has.issues.with.jesus.and.is.putting.problems.into.his.own.hands/141530.htm

Ben reacts to an old video on X. Big question to ask: How did Jesus really view the Bible?

What are we to make of psychedelic churches? https://religionnews.com/2023/10/31/how-the-religiously-unaffiliated-finds-spirituality-and-purpose-in-psychedelic-churches/ Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars For more information on Oak Vall...

Nope. Don't mess with it! See Exodus 20:4-6 Article discussed - https://religionnews.com/2023/11/16/a-tiktok-jesus-promises-divine-blessings-and-many-worldly-comforts/ Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars For more information on Oak Va...

Ben reacts to the news https://www.dailywire.com/news/british-army-vet-faces-charges-after-thoughtcrime-of-praying-near-u-k-abortion-clinic What should the Christian response be to this? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars For more inform...

What are the three spheres of authority that God has ordained? Is obedience to all three spheres absolute? Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion. Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars Andrew Marquez (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - New...

What does the Bible mean by "submission" in marriage? Is it relevant for today or is it culturally rooted? How should a modern Christian marriage look like? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars For more information on Oak Valley...

Starting Point Series: Essentials Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 9/24

How should we be praying about the war with Israel and Gaza right now? Is it an easy prayer? Is it complicated? Ben and Andrew give some thoughts on the theological understanding of who Israel is and what our response should be to them and their actions. Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion. Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in...

What do we mean by Sola Scriptura? What should it mean to submit to only the Bible as God's word? What role to church councils and tradition play in terms of authority in our practicing of the faith? Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion. Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel vis...

Sermon on the purpose of the church Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 9/17

Is there a correlation between the decline of American Christianity and the collapse of marriages in the US? Ben reacts to an article that is argues the relationship between the two is very close. https://www.christianpost.com/news/how-marriage-and-fathers-influence-christian-faith-survey.html Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin...

Have archaeologists found Sodom and Gomorrah? Ben reacts to the summer's news that Steven Collins believes that Sodom has been discovered and has evidence to prove it. Articlesreferenced: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/biblical-city-of-sodom-has-been-found-archaeologist-says-wiped-out-in-the-blink-of-an-eye.html https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-e...

Does watching "The Chosen" violate the 2nd commandment? Is it idolatrous to have pictures of Jesus? Ben and Andrew react to an article from the Christian Post. https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion. Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in...

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series Titus 1:10-16 Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/27

Does the pastor/elder have any real authority? How much? Is it limited or unlimited over the lives of church members? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org Visit Oak...

Is there a relationship between sickness and sin? Is it possible that God may, sometimes, discipline his children with sickness when they are in sin? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars Andrew Marquez (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - New Testa...

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series Titus 1:5-9 Pt 2 Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/20

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series Titus 1:5-9 Pt 1 Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/13

Ben reacts to an article discussing some in the Anglican church who see "Our Father" as problematic. https://www.dailywire.com/news/anglican-leader-says-opening-of-lords-prayer-is-problematic-for-some Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theological...

What should we make of the trend to build sermon series off of movies? Is this helpful and relevant for reaching the lost? Does it have its place in a Sundayworship service? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars Andrew Marquez (Ph. D., Bibl...

Titus: Getting Things on Track Series Titus 1:1-4 Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/6

Ben reacts to the Wall Street Journal article, "Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church." Why is Gen-X not going back? A look at the reasons and an underlying problem with it all. Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebar...

Sunday Sermon at Oak Valley Baptist Church Date: 7/30

What is the relationship of physical fitness and the Christian? Should it matter? Does God expect Christians to consider fitness and exercise in their lives? Ben Pate (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars Andrew Marquez (Ph. D., Biblical Studies - N...