Truth Unites

Here I respond to the critique from @thecatechumen of my case for sola Scriptura in a recent debate. See his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY2V4KGUi0k Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/tr...

In this video Josh, Sean, and Gavin reflect on Gavin's debate on sola Scriptura with Trent Horn hosted by Pints with Aquinas on March 2, 2023. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time don...

Here I share my thoughts about revival, responding to the recent events happening at Asbury University.    See Jonathan Edwards' work on revival: https://www.amazon.com/Distinguishing-Marks-Spirit-Vintage-Puritan-ebook/dp/B017KSC9JY/truthunites-20 Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior...

Glen Scrivener is an ordained Anglican who writes, speaks, and makes media to equip the church and reach beyond it.    Check out his book, The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/truthunites-20  Check out the ministry he serves, Speak Life: https://speaklife.org.uk/  Speak Life on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/speaklifemed...

In this video I work through the best and worst responses to my video on venerating icons, identifying 5 arguments we need to leave behind, and then 3 we need to keep exploring. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.p...

In this video I interview Sam Storms about spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, and the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.   Sam's ministry: https://www.samstorms.org/  Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Gifts-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310111498/truthunites-20 Understanding  Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide: https:...

Here I offer five recommendations for books to get started engaging with the Puritans.   Links:  1) Samuel Rutherford's Letters: https://www.amazon.com/Loveliness-Christ-Samuel-Rutherford/dp/0851519563/truthunites-20  2) John Owen, The Mortification of Sin: https://www.amazon.com/Mortification-Sin-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518672/truthunites-20  3) Thomas Goodwin, The Heart of...

Here are 5 books from the church fathers that are great starting points  for those seeking to grow in their knowledge of church history.    1) Augustine's Confessions: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Penguin-Classics-Saint-Augustine/dp/014044114X/truthunites-20  2) Athanasius' On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/08814...

In this video I respond to Craig Truglia on the veneration of icons in the early church. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOL...

In this video I respond to Jimmy Akin and Trent Horn on the veneration of icons.    See their original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0I33o_GA1M  See Tim Keller's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Gods-Empty-Promises-Matters/dp/1594485496/truthunites-20  See Greg Beale's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Become-What-Worship-B...

In this video Lukas Ruegger and I dissect various arguments for the existence of God. Check out Lukas' Channel Deflate: https://www.youtube.com/@Deflate2020 Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunite...

Here I give an overview of the Protestant concern about venerating icons, looking at its development in church history in three phases, and the Protestant biblical interpretation of that development. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a...

In this video I engage the doctrine "no salvation outside the church" as  a window into the Roman Catholic conception of doctrinal development. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One ti...

In this interview I discuss what Christians can learn today from Tim  Keller's ministry with Collin Hansen, author of Timothy Keller: His  Spiritual and Intellectual Formation.   Buy Collin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Keller-Spiritual-Intellectual-Formation/dp/0310128684/truthunites-20  Another book referenced is Chris Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory: How &nbs...

In this video I respond to Michael Lofton's critique of my interpretation of the Roman Catholic teaching concerning "no salvation outside the church."  Michael's video: https://youtu.be/niuYKEYBs18 Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Becom...

Dr. Jordan Cooper and Dr. Gavin Ortlund discuss, "what is  Protestantism?" We address a Protestant view of history, catholicity,  and then authority.  Learn more about Dr. Cooper's ministry: https://www.justandsinner.org/  Dr. Cooper's YouTube ministry: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJordanBCooper  Davenant Institute: https://davenantinstitute.org/ Truth Unites is a mixture of...

In this video I engage Suan Sonna's typological argument for the papacy in Matthew 16 and Isaiah 22. At 43:57 I meant Matthew 16, not Matthew 18.    Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.  Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.    SUPPORT:  Become a patron: https:/...

In this video I respond to Jimmy Akin on the issue of typology in  Matthew 16 and the argument for Peter as the "new Eliakim" from Isaiah  22.    My initial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLzzG-BTcOg  See Jimmy's video here: https://youtu.be/AkDho9cp6IQ Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theologic...

People involved in ecumenical study and dialogue between Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and other Christian traditions often experience "ecclesial anxiety" -- the worry and dread that comes from the fear of being in the wrong church. In this video I offer a way to arrive upon assurance and peace from a broadly Reformed perspective. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theolo...

In this video I point out that the concern that typology should not be used to establish doctrine is a historic instinct in the Christian church, not just a contemporary Protestant view.    Link to original interview with Jimmy Akin: https://youtu.be/Mi6YIqv0iSM Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) s...

Here I offer a Protestant Response to the reasons why Cameron Bertuzzi  of Capturing Christianity offered for his conversion to Roman  Catholicism.    Check out the original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bilP-Rh6jYk  For diving into church history as a Protestant, check out my book, Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Re...

Here I unpack Anselm's view of friendship, which reveals one of our culture's biggest blind spots: loneliness.   For Anselm's letters, vol. 1: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-St-Anselm-Canterbury/dp/0879077964/  For Richard Southern's biography of Anselm: https://www.amazon.com/St-Anselm-Landscape-Richard-Southern/dp/0521438187/  For a helpful book on friendship, check out Drew Hunte...

In this talk at the 2022 Center for Pastor Theologians Conference, Gavin  Ortlund shares what church history can teach us about reconstructing  evangelicalism.    The Center for Pastor Theologians exists to equip pastors to be  theologians for today’s complex world.  Check out the work they are  doing: https://www.pastortheologians.com/vision-mission   Link...

This is a dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Craig Truglia from December 2021 addressing the questions "why are you Protestant?" and "why are you Orthodox?" Thanks to Craig for allowing me to reproduce it on my channel. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Oja...

In this video I introduce the Hussites, the Bohemian Reformers inspired by Jan Hus, drawing from the 15th century Hussite historian Laurence of Brezona. I give an overview of how they were persecuted and then explore the theological reforms they initiated, particularly focusing on their theology of the Eucharist. I conclude with one cautionary lesson for Protestants today. Truth Unites is a mixtur...