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Christ Is Risen Indeed
What kind of sermon did you hear today? In this episode of Â鶹AV, seasoned pastors Eric Landry, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller are […]
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Resurrection Objections
Having established the minimal facts of the resurrection, how do we respond when people suggest alternative theories for explaining the missing body, the empty tomb, […]
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The Six Minimal Facts
“If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain,” writes the apostle Paul (1 Cor. 15:14), […]
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The Baptist Tradition with Guest Dr. Matthew Hall
This series has highlighted the substantial overlap between the traditions seated at the Â鶹AV table, while also honestly examining the differences between them. […]
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The Reformed Tradition
Michael Horton walked the path into Reformed theology through the book of Romans. As he studied Paul’s words, he was gripped by the doctrine of […]
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The Lutheran Tradition
When it comes to discussing our differences, there is a lot of value in a genuine conversation. Rooted in humility, we have much to learn […]
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The Anglican Tradition
For 30 years, Â鶹AV has hosted theological conversations among the heirs of the Reformation, exploring our shared history and defending a common set […]
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Faithful Endurance
The famous “Hall of Faith” is found in Hebrews 11, but how did these heroes possess such great faith? And what exactly is faith? How […]
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Jesus, Our Hope
The Book of Hebrews contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture—warnings that cause people to feel fearful and lack assurance. How—in the face […]
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Jesus, Our Great High Priest
Why would you want to go back to types and shadows when the real thing is here? The author of Hebrews poses this question as […]
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Jesus is Better
What’s better than Jesus? What about the angels, Moses, the Levitical priesthood, and the blessings and promises of the old covenant? In the first few […]
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Alistair Begg on Life in a Post-Christian World
In our increasingly secular culture, Christians are beginning to feel like strangers and aliens in their own land. Perhaps, however, we’ve felt much too at […]
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Atheism on Trial
In today’s rapidly changing culture, atheism and agnosticism appear to be on the rise. What reasons do people typically give for adopting this kind of […]
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Greg Koukl on the Problem of Evil
Whenever you watch the news, it becomes increasingly clear that the world isn’t the way it’s supposed to be. But how did things go so […]
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The False Gospel of Fascism
On this episode, Shane Rosenthal talks with Dr. Gene Veith about a book he wrote back in 1993 titled Modern Fascism: Liquidating the Judeo-Christian Worldview. […]
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What Happens When We Deny Original Sin?
In the early 1800s, a man by the name of Robert Owen began to challenge the concept of original sin. “None are or can be […]
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Original Sin vs. Original Goodness
Bestselling author Richard Rohr has argued in his writings that the concept of original sin “was first put forth by Augustine in the fifth century […]
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Katherine Parr: Queen of the English Reformation
The first woman to publish a book in her own name in the English language was Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King […]
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Understanding the Protestant / Catholic Divide
At the heart of the division between Protestants and Catholics is the disagreement over the doctrine of justification. According to Catholic theology, justification is believed […]
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Does James Teach Justification by Works?
For the past 500 years, Protestants have argued that the doctrine of justification by faith alone is a core component of the gospel of Jesus […]
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An Overview of the Book of James
Was the book of James written by one of the twelve disciples or the brother of Jesus? Are there any references to James outside the […]
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Os Guinness on The Future of Freedom
Are human beings born innocent or corrupt? Do we have the ability to create a perfect world, or is that impossible? Those drawing on Enlightenment […]
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The Gospel According to Satan
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul warns believers about the dangers of turning away to alternative gospels, even if they’re found on the lips […]
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Getting Over Yourself
In his book Marketing the Church, written back in the late eighties, George Barna argued that “the number one principle of Christian communication is that […]
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Prosperity Gospel 2.0
In the past, prosperity gospel evangelists were known for their slick suits, gaudy television sets, and prayer cloths. But according to Dean Inserra, this kind […]
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Keeping the Faith in College
Are today’s colleges and universities hostile environments for Christian students? Do our institutions of higher learning value the open pursuit of truth, or does indoctrination […]
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Coming to Grips with the God of the Old Testament 2
Martin Luther once noted that in numerous passages throughout the Old Testament, it’s appropriate to “interpret the name Yahweh to refer to our Lord Jesus […]
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Coming to Grips with the God of the Old Testament 1
What are we to make of the God who is presented in Genesis and other Old Testament texts? According to popular atheists such as Richard […]
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The Search for the Historical Joseph
On last week’s episode, John Lennox argued that the story of Joseph is one of the most moving accounts in all the world’s literature. But […]
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John Lennox on the Story of Joseph
According to Oxford mathematician John Lennox, the account of Joseph’s rise to power in the latter part of Genesis—which leads to the climactic moment in […]
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The Gospel of God’s Weakness
As mentioned on last week’s program, most commentators tend to argue that Genesis 32 is about Jacob’s refusing to let go of God until he […]
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Wrestling with God
As Jacob returns to the promised land in Genesis 32, he’s attacked in the middle of the night. As the two men struggle until the […]
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God’s Grace vs. Human Striving
In Genesis 29, Jacob the deceiver is himself deceived. Though he had intended to marry Rachel, he was first tricked into marrying her older sister. […]
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Stairway to Heaven
Many people today think of religion as a metaphorical stairway that leads to heaven. Basically, it’s an upward path that all of us are meant […]
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Blessed in the Garments of the Firstborn
As we saw last week, difficulties arise when we attempt to read the story of Jacob and Esau as a traditional morality tale. In reality, […]
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Grace & Election in the Story of Jacob
The story of Jacob and Esau raises a number of important questions. Why did God choose Jacob in favor of Esau? Was it due to […]
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
Why did God call Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? Why would he ask a loving parent to even consider such a thing? Is this […]
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Grace & Works Contrasted
In his Genesis commentary, Walter Brueggemann notes that in chapters 16 to 18, Abraham and Sarah “are not offered as models of faith but as […]
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Abraham, Sarah & Hagar
The story of Abraham is a record of both faith and doubt. While we’re told in Genesis 15 that “Abraham believed the Lord and it […]
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Failed Bible Heroes
In Genesis 3:15, God promises that one day a seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. What would happen if we began to […]
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The Gospel in Genesis
In the beginning God created man in his image and likeness. What are the implications of this important truth, and how was that image twisted […]
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The Multiverse & The Mystery of Life’s Origin
Does the idea of the multiverse provide a good explanation for all the fine tuning we see throughout our universe? Is there any way to […]
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The Return of the God Hypothesis
How do contemporary physicists and cosmologists explain the origin of the universe? If in the very beginning there was no space, time, or matter, then […]
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How to Read & Apply the Old Testament
Many Christians find it difficult to understand the Old Testament. Not only is it full of obscure rituals and strange laws, but it also includes […]
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The Messenger of the Covenant
After their exodus from Egypt, God announced to the people of Israel that he would “send an angel to guard them on the way and […]
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The Angel of the Lord
What are we to make of all those passages in the Old Testament in which “the Angel of the Lord” appears on the scene and […]
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The Road to Emmaus
In Luke’s account of the resurrection, we are told of two disciples who encountered Jesus as they walked from Jerusalem to the nearby village of […]
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A Suffering Messiah?
On this episode we’ll be concluding our brief series through the Servant Songs by taking a look at the song of the Suffering Servant from […]
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I Am He Who Blots Out Your Transgressions
In Isaiah chapter 43 God reveals that he alone is the redeemer of his people, and that “there is no other savior.” So what are […]
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The Servant Songs of Isaiah
On this edition of Â鶹AV, we’re beginning a new three-part series on the Servant Songs of Isaiah. Who was Isaiah and what were […]
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Christianity vs. Progressive Theology
In his bestselling book The Universal Christ, progressive theologian Richard Rohr claims that the doctrine of original sin was invented by Augustine and that the […]