Theological Sidebars

In Matthew 11:28 Jesus says, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Is Jesus talking about coming to him and finding peace in our stress? So often we quote this verse devoid of its context and without reference to what the words meant in their canonical context.  What does Jesus really mean when he says to come to him...? Visit OTXNT's New Youtube chann...

Is it wrong to subscribe to companies that don't support my values? How do we navigate supporting or frequenting places whose values don't align with ours?  We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response? Visit OTXNT's New Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQf7ppCn...

A look at Ex 12:26 "When your children ask you..." Do you know enough about the Bible to teach others? Do you know the Gospel? Can you tie the stories together?   Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.    Theological Sidebars is moving to a new youtube channel! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQf7ppCnBuWU8CsR0FHB...

Why does the world make excuses instead of obeying? What excuses do Christians make for not obeying? Visit OTXNT's New Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQf7ppCnBuWU8CsR0FHBdbA  WE ARE MOVING PODCASTS NEXT MONTH  - For continued access to OTXNT and Theological Sidebars visit  https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw

We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?    Visit OTXNT's New Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQf7ppCnBuWU8CsR0FHBdbA  WE ARE MOVING PODCASTS NEXT MONTH  - For continued access to OTXNT and Theological Sidebars visit   https://open...

We are getting questions coming in about what Christians should be doing in light of some of Disney's recent actions in the news. Is there a Christian response?  Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://op...

Have you ever said the "sinner's prayer"? Was it what you were told to say after you came to follow Jesus? What should we think of it? Does it save the person who says it? Is it something we should use in our worship service? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9J...

Can my faith be private? When Jesus talks about us acknowledging him before others, what does he mean? How do we really acknowledge Jesus? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.you...

Is there precedent for walking down the aisle in church to make a decision? Are altar calls really necessary? What should be part of our worship service? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.co...

What instruments can we use in a worship service? Can we do a service with no music? no Bible? Where do we go for guidance on what is allowed for in our worship services? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For Dr. Pate's Youtube visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https:...

What is the relationship of ministry leaders to money? What does Jesus expect of his workers when he says "Freely you received, freely give" (Mt 10:8)? Should ministers be paid? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and arch...

Why do we even sing in church? Is there a reason for the use of worship songs/music in the church? What does the Bible say about worship music? These answers and more on today's podcast. Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. Recommended Listening: Matt Boswell and Matt Papa - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kbRjv0CLhmsj...

Is there still harvest out there? Are people still coming to know Jesus? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch

Should hymns make a comeback? Was the hymnbook really better than what we have now? Join us as we begin a discussion on worship music in the church.   Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.    Recommended Listening: Matt Boswell and Matt Papa - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kbRjv0CLhmsj_eZUApJrN2A3NUcUMQ...

Some people will always reject. As you share the Gospel you should expect different responses.  Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.    For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBapt...

It is easy to spot the sin of the men who disobey Jesus in this passage. Could it be we do something similar and not know it? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   Rooftop Ministries - https://therooftop.org/   Way of the Master - https://www.livingwaters.com/outreach/way-of-the-master/  For more on Royal Palms v...

In Matthew 9:18-26 we are given a view of how to approach Jesus boldly in faith. Do we really pray in faith? Or are we doubting? How can we pray and also make room for God's Will? Join us in today's episode as Dr. Pate takes on this question. Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church. For Dr. Pate's Youtube Channel visit - https://www...

In Matthew 9:14-15, the exchange between Jesus and John's disciples is telling of the approach we should take with traditions and preferences in the church.  Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For Dr. Pate's Youtube Channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ For more on Royal Palms vis...

Looking at the lyrics to "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" sends Dr. Pate on a rant about Santa and our culture. Those characteristics are reserved for the God of the Bible alone.  Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org  Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to...

What is Advent all about? How can the church mark the Christian season better? Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org  Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch

Should Christians celebrate Hanukkah? What is it about? Does it have any relevance to the Church?   Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org  Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalms...

How should a Christian deal with Old Testament laws? Are they for us to follow still? Do we toss them out because they are part of the old covenant? Today's discussion will cover four legitimate ways to deal with Old Testament laws.    Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://ww...

Does Jesus have more authority in my life than my boss? He should. (Matt 8:5-9) Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms.org  Visit Royal Palms' Youtube Channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/c/RoyalPalmsBaptistChurch

How do we interpret 1 Corinthians 15:29?   What is Paul meaning when he says "baptized for the dead"? To hear Dr. Marquez's chapel message at Gateway Seminary: https://youtu.be/bY6_uPzA3bQ https://youtu.be/2iRk28WXh5I Bible Studies and Discussions from Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Pastor of Royal Palms Baptist Church.   For more on Royal Palms visit https://www. Royalpalms...

The following is a message from our Sunday Morning, verse-by-verse series through the Gospel of Matthew. For more information visit us at Royalpalms.org