Truth Unites

In this video I do theological triage on continuationism and cessationism, the question of whether miraculous spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues, prophecy, and healing ceased in the past or are for the church today.    See Sam Storms' Ministry: https://www.samstorms.org/ See my articles on apostles and cessationism: https://gavinortlund.com/2010/05/23/apostles-and-cessationism/ Tru...

A Protestant take on whether the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper, is a  sacrifice. Thanks to Brett and Austin for a fantastic dialogue! See the  full dialogue here: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20 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: Beco...

One of the most controversial topics in our culture is justice. In the  church, issues related to justice have been divisive and fracturing.  Here I propose several ways we can learn about what it means to stand up  for justice from the early church father Gregory of Nyssa, particularly  his opposition to slavery.    This talk was originally delivered at Karam Forum 2...

Rev. Joshua Schooping shares his top three theological concerns with Eastern Orthodox Theology, as outlined in his recent book—and why he is now Protestant.    My first video with Josh on his departure from Orthodoxy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUXQiF1MWnQ  Josh's book: https://www.amazon.com/Disillusioned-Eastern-Orthodox-Priesthood-Church/dp/B0B92VGQ23 Truth Unites is a mixtu...

It is commonly claimed that the Christianization of Scandinavia in the  10th and 11th centuries was just a matter of politics. In this video I draw from Adam of Bremen, a medieval historian, to show how many  missionaries and martyrs played a role in the spread of Christianity  into Northern Europe. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin O...

Sometimes Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians claim that Protestantism does not have a positive identity, or a core identity that unites all Protestants. Here I offer a response, drawing from the vision of Philip Schaff. 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 C...

Here I offer five appeals toward a case for open membership among Baptist churches.   Links referenced in the videos:  My first video theological triage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Dy85m9rUU  My dialogue with Jonathan Leeman: https://mereorthodoxy.com/baptism-church-membership/  Joe Rigney's article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-infant-baptisms-count&nbsp...

In this video I respond to William Albrecht's criticisms of my work on  the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary, focusing on the timing and  context of the emergence of this belief in the early church.   The original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhlrM8Zb3M  My dialogue with Cameron: https://youtu.be/_3Vqxd6PvMA Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology,...

In this video I do theological triage in the realm of eschatology, or  the doctrine of last things. I argue that Christians should divide over  the second coming, final resurrection, and final judgment, but not over  differences concerning the millennium, the Antichrist, or the Great  Tribulation.    Original theological triage video: https://youtu.be/B2Dy85m9rUU&nbsp...

Which view of the atonement is right? Here I combine the themes of  recapitulation and satisfaction, drawing from Anselm, Irenaeus, and  Athanasius, to offer a proposal concerning what constitutes the core of  the atonement. 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 B...

Jesus promised in Matthew 16:18, "I will build my church, and the gates  of hell shall not prevail against it." This promise is often wielded  against a Protestant view of church history. Here I recount two assumptions that are often made in such argumentation. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) se...

Here I talk with Dr. Josh Rasmussen about the problem of evil, and a few other topics in the philosophy of religion. 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....

Indulgences represent an example of the Protestant concern about accretions in church history. In this video I highlight three ways indulgences change from the patristic to the medieval era. 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:...

In this second installment in my series on theological triage, I offer three appeals for peace and mutual understanding between Calvinists and non-Calvinists (Arminians, Molinists, etc.). See my previous video introducing theological triage: https://youtu.be/B2Dy85m9rUU Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) ser...

My friend Nick Swoboda and I chat about Striving Side By Side, an  exciting new ministry that seeks to provide support and community for  Protestants who are wrestling with ecumenical questions related to other  traditions.   To request admittance to the group, email Nick at: strivingsbs@gmail.com Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavi...

I chat with Guillaume Bignon, author of Confessions of a French Atheist,  about his conversion to Christianity, his views of justification by  faith alone, and Calvinism.   Buy Guillaume's book: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-French-Atheist-Hijacked-Christian/dp/1496443020/ Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Th...

Protestantism is a renewal movement within the church, but does not  claim to be the "one true church." This claim better matches the  principles laid out in the New Testament for discerning the church than  the rival claims of traditions such as Roman Catholicism, Eastern  Orthodoxy, and others. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin...

In this video I offer a Protestant perspective on the essence-energies  distinction in Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring points of agreement  as well as disagreement between the Thomist and Palamite traditions.   Here is my article on divine simplicity: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijst.12068  Here is my article on the beatific vision:  https://www.ca...

The Bodily Assumption of Mary is an infallible dogma of the Roman  Catholic Church. Many of the Eastern traditions hold to a similar view.  In this video I offer a historical critique of the assumption from a  Protestant perspective. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor o...

Luke Moon, Gavin Ortlund, Jacqueline Rivers, and Paolo Carozza discuss  how we can avoid polarization in our society as well as seek unity in  the church. Thanks to Philos Project for hosting this discussion.  See the full dialogue here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux5N9ppgKuM Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller...

Tom Jump (atheist) and Gavin Ortlund (Christian) have a dialogue on arguments for the existence of God. Check out Tom's YouTube channel  here: https://www.youtube.com/c/tjump 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...

Gavin Ortlund (Baptist) and Jonathan Sheffield (Anglican) have a formal dialogue concerning whether apostolic succession is of divine origin.  Thanks to Stephen Boyce for hosting. Check out his YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ExplainApologetics Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) se...

Here I share some thoughts on the dangers of being an apologist, and how Anselm can help us fight against them.    Here is my commentary on Anselm's Proslogion: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/  Here is a good translation of several of Anselm's major works: https://www.amazon.com/Anselm-Basic-Writings-Hackett-Classics/dp/0872208958/ Tru...

In this dialogue I talk with Trent Horn about baptism, especially looking at Baptist vs. Roman Catholic views on baptismal regeneration.    Check out more about Trent here: https://www.trenthorn.com/ 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...

Several weeks ago I offered a case against the papacy on Cameron Bertuzzi's Capturing Christianity. There have 8 or 9 different response videos to it from Roman Catholics. In this video I articulate 7 concerns about arguments for the papacy in these responses videos. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves...