Christ is the Cure

An Easter Special.    Time Stamps:   3:00-11:04: Introduction 11:05-25:29: Cheap Paganism 25:30-38:55: A Tale of Two Terms (Easter and Eostre) 38:56-43:02: Ishtar and Easter 43:03 - 1:04:19: The History of Easter 1:04:20 - 1:17:29: The Passover 1:17:30 - 1:27:32: Bunnies and Eggs    Free PDF show-Notes Available Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZI8KTj7l3bvieyn6-bkjFDqAPU-a4byu/view?usp=share...

In this episode we continue the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode continues on the topic of Total Depravity and focuses on the corruption of man on key points.    Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2023/03/16/tulip-6-total-depravity-arminianism-and-calvinism/     Christ is the Cu...

In this episode we continue the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode moves into the topics of Total Depravity, Original Sin, and Original Guilt and focuses on Original Guilt predominately.    Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2023/03/09/tulip-5-total-depravity-original-sin-original...

In this episode we continue the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode wraps up our examination of Historical Points of Interest with an overview of the Reformation era surrounding Jacob Arminius and the Synod of Dort.    Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2023/03/02/tulip-4-reformati...

In this episode we continue the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode continues our examination of Historical Points of Interest with an overview of the Semi-Pelagian Controversy, the position of Orange, and a move into the Reformation Era.    Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2023/...

In this episode we continue the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode continues our examination of Historical Points of Interest with an overview of the Pelagian Controversy, the position of Augustine, and a brief detour on the terminology on Monergism and Synergism.   Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https:/...

In this episode we launch the new series: TULIP: A series comparing Calvinism and Classical Arminianism. This episode discusses expectations, goals, and the general outline for the series. Furthermore, this episode begins our examination of Historical Points of Interest with a brief look at Soteriology before the controversies between Augustine and Pelagius.    Get the resources/further reading ma...

In our last episode for the year, we wrap up discussing whether or not the statement "Christ is the law" is theologically appropriate or accurate. In part 2, we conclude the discussion on the Torah, Memra, Logos, and Wisdom and move into synthesis and discussion on Christ as our righteousness.   Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/20...

In this episode we begin discussing whether or not the statement "Christ is the law" is theologically appropriate or accurate. In part 1, we specifically look at the connections between the Torah, Memra, Logos, and Wisdom.    Get the resources/further reading materials on the episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/12/01/christ-is-the-law-pt-1-christmas-special-ish/     Christ is th...

In this week's episode we talk about Apollinarianism and William Lane Craig's proposal of Neo-Apollinarianism asking whether or not this proposal is a valid/orthodox proposal. We begin by briefly explaining the controversy of Apollinarianism, then move on to explaining WLC's position and examining it.   Article mentioned in the episode: https://reformedarsenal.com/william-lane-craig-neo-apollinari...

Today we talk about the doctrine known as the Perpetual Virginity of Mary.  In part 2 we'll speak to three major arguments for and against the doctrine.    Debate mentioned in the episode: Debate: Did Mary Have Other Children? (White vs Matatics)   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/11/10/the-perpetual-virginity-of-mary-pt-2-scriptural-argument-analysis/     Christ is the Cure...

Today we talk about the doctrine known as the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. We discuss the Historical Theology around the doctrine in part 1 and in part 2 we'll speak to three major arguments for and against the doctrine.  Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/11/03/the-perpetual-virginity-of-mary-pt-1-historical-survey/     Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the supp...

The information is all in the title my friends.  Episode landing page and related resources: https://christisthecure.org/2022/10/27/reformation-day-special-on-indulgences/   Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/  

In this weeks episode, part 2 of 2, I defend the thesis that Christians were people of the Bible in accordance with their historical and cultural context. While recognizing that Christians most likely didn’t have access to their own physical copy of the complete Bible, Christians certainly had access to the contents of the scriptures and relied heavily upon them for faith, life, and practice while...

In this weeks episode, part 1 of 2, I defend the thesis that Christians were people of the Bible in accordance with their historical and cultural context. While recognizing that Christians most likely didn’t have access to their own physical copy of the complete Bible, Christians certainly had access to the contents of the scriptures and relied heavily upon them for faith, life, and practice while...

Not the episode you're looking for.   Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/10/06/easy-street/   Music details:   “Turn your Eyes,” Original words (V1) and music by Helen H. Lemmel. Add. words (V2-4) by George Romanacce, Nathan Stiff...

Today we have a stand-alone episode on the subject of False Prophets, Syncretism, New Age, and Divine Revelation.    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/09/22/false-prophets-syncretism-new-age-and-divine-revelation/   Music details...

This week we wrap up our three-part discussion on the Historical Existence of Jesus. In part three we discuss the charge that Jesus is just a copycat of myths such as Horus, Osiris, and Mithras.    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/20...

This week we continue our three-part discussion on the Historical Existence of Jesus. In part two we discuss the Gospels, specifically the synoptic Gospels, as Historical Witnesses.   Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/09/08/the-h...

This week we begin a three-part discussion on the Historical Existence of Jesus. In part one we introduce the topic and discuss Non-Christian sources.    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/09/01/the-historical-existence-of-jesus-p...

This week, the podcast comes back from a week off with a shorter episode discussing the often quoted, "Christianity is a relationship, not a religion" axiom. Enjoy!   Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthecure.org/2022/08/25/why-i-love-jesus-but-a...

In part 3 on the Apocrypha, we wrap up discussing the works of the Apocrypha by summarizing each work and speaking to its influence (when applicable) on Jews, the New Testament writers, and post-New Testament Christians. In part 3 we discuss: The letter of Jeremiah Daniel Additions 1-4 Maccabees Esdras Prayer of Manasseh Psalm 151    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support tea...

In part 2 on the Apocrypha, we discuss the works of the Apocrypha by summarizing each work and speaking to its influence (when applicable) on Jews, the New Testament writers, and post-New Testament Christians. In part 2 we discuss: Tobit Judith Greek Esther  Wisdom of Solomon Ecclesiasticus/Sirach Baruch    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisth...

In part 1 on the Apocrypha we discuss: Defining the Old Testament Apocrypha/Deuterocanon Broadly highlighting its contents The question of Inclusion in collections denotes canon Why the term “canon” can be problematic when considering the early data Historical examination of a stream canonical lists    Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure...

In this week's episode we discuss: Deification in Eastern theology Deification in  Western theology (Lutheran & Reformed traditions) The Biblical Data An examination of the Word of Faith - little god theology Christ is the Cure is subscriber supported: Join the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure or go to https://christisthecure.org/support-citc/   Episode landing page: https://christisthe...