Dogma, Part 1
Many Christians in our day avoid the study of theology for more practical concerns. Â Dogma, they say, is for eggheads who wish to put God […]
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Many Christians in our day avoid the study of theology for more practical concerns. Â Dogma, they say, is for eggheads who wish to put God […]
In Philippians chapter 3, Paul writes about obtaining a righteousness that is not his own, but “that which is through faith in Christ.” Â On this […]
On this program the hosts begin a two-part series through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Â Who were the Philippians, and what were the circumstances in […]
In this special address recorded before a live audience in Seattle, we discuss Paul’s famous speech at Mars Hill in the city of Athens recorded […]
On this edition of Âé¶ąAV, we continue our discussion of 1 Corinthians 15 in order to get a clear definition of the Christian […]
There is a lot of confusion today about the nature of the Christian gospel. On this program, we will walk through the definition of the […]
Many Christians today buy into the idea that, through Jesus, we can have our best life now. But what happens when we become ill, depressed, […]
In his many books and speaking engagements, Bart Ehrman claims that—given the late date of most extant manuscripts and numerous copyist errors—the New Testament that […]
What can we learn about the Bible from the study of archaeology? Are there any discoveries in particular that shed light on the life and […]
What do today’s college students think of Jesus or the Bible? What do they think about churches in our day and why have some of […]
Are all religions basically the same? Why should a person choose Christianity as opposed to other faith traditions? Is evolution compatible with Christianity? Are miracles […]
If there is no God, and matter is all there is, then how can we account for order and design in the universe? How are […]
Most people in our day tend to think of religious faith as a blind leap, something that’s opposed to reason and rationality. Though that may […]
According to Josephus and others, the testimony of women was not considered trustworthy in the first century. So why, if—as some allege—the Gospel records are […]
When men come to arrest Jesus, Peter pulls out his sword and strikes one of the men, cutting off his ear. Why does Jesus rebuke […]
In Isaiah, God says, “I will not give my glory to another,” yet in his high priestly prayer recorded in John 17 we find Jesus […]
What does Jesus mean when he says, “Already you are clean because of the word I have spoken to you”? How does his word make […]
A week before his crucifixion, Jesus enters Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. What is significant about this event, and what prophecies are alluded […]
What does Jesus mean about being “the door”?  What is significant about his claiming to be the “good shepherd” who “lays down his life for […]
“If you abide in my word,” Jesus says, “you are truly my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth shall set you […]
In John chapter six, Jesus has miraculously fed five thousand men. Â But this sign was intended to point to a greater reality, namely, that Christ […]
What is the significance of Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman in John chapter four and what is his point about “living water”? Â What did […]
In John chapter 3 Jesus tells Nicodemus that “unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Â What does this verse mean, […]
Who is Jesus, and what was his ultimate mission? Â Some today say that he was a kind of philosopher or moral reformer who teaches us […]
It’s probably the most famous book in the Bible. John’s gospel is portion of Scripture we often recommend first to new Christians, and it’s led […]
According to a host of recent indicators, sexual assault is on the rise, and unfortunately it appears to be occurring just as frequently inside the […]
On this program the hosts will wrap up their six-part series by walking through the “servant songs” of Isaiah.  Again we discover the theme that […]
On this special BONUS edition of the Âé¶ąAV Michael Horton and David Zahl explore many of the rich themes found in Victor Hugo’s classic […]
Isaiah’s mission was to pronounce both law and gospel.  As God’ prosecuting attorney, he was called to pronounce the covenant curses on unfaithful and disobedient […]
In chapter 11 of his prophecy, Isaiah writes that, “[t]he wolf shall dwell with the lamb.” Many interpret this literally as referring to some utopian […]
In this section of the book of Isaiah, we see the beginning of Isaiah’s prophetic call.  Though he has already pronounced the covenantal “woes” against […]
At the time of the Exodus, the Jews were being called out of Egypt into a land of their own, and part of their new […]
What was the role of an Old Testament prophet, and how are we to interpret this kind of literature in our own day? Â What are […]
What is covenant theology and why is it crucial for our understanding of the overall understanding of Scripture? How does covenant theology relate to our […]
One of the banners that was popular at the time of the American Revolution declared, “We Serve No Sovereigns Here!” Â But what are the effects […]
On this edition, the hosts walk through the central issues that they believe Protestants need to recover in our time. These issues include the solas […]
There is a deeply held assumption in today’s culture of affluence that hard work should generally be avoided, and that everything should be quick, fun, […]
How are we to raise up the next generation of Christians to think seriously about the Christian faith if they have never been taught how […]
On this edition of Âé¶ąAV, the hosts begin a five-part series on discipleship. This particular program is inspired by a recent Vacation Bible […]
On this program, Michael Horton sits down with special guests Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson, authors of Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the […]
Are Christianity and science opposed to each other? Â Is religion really in the realm of make believe? Does modern scholarship actually debunk the Bible? On […]
Martin Luther once observed that the “difference between Law and Gospel is the height of knowledge in Christendom.” Â If this ability is lacking, he argued, […]
Life in twenty-first century America is distracting. Â Thanks to the ubiquitous nature of media, and countless interruptions from beeping gadgets, it’s becoming difficult not merely […]
What is the impact of technology on the way we live and think as Christians? Â How has popular culture changed the way we worship on […]
What is the history of today’s youth oriented culture, and what kind of effect is this culture having on churches in our time? Â On this […]
On this edition of the Âé¶ąAV the hosts take calls from listeners on a range of topics including: Â the carnal Christian and the […]
Life-coaches are everywhere these days. Â Whether found at a local seminar or on television, they can help you to manage your finances, bake better cookies, […]
On this program Michael Horton continues his conversation with Adam Francisco on the topic of Understanding Islam.
Islam is in the news a lot these days, but what do we really know about this world religion? Â Who was Mohammed, and why did […]
In his book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Nicolas Carr writes, “When we go online we enter an environment that […]
The problem of antinomianism is not a result of taking the gospel too far, but of not taking it far enough. After treating the subject […]
There is growing interest in the pure unadulterated gospel today in evangelical circles. But with all this talk about grace, are we facing a new […]