Deuterocanon: Reply to Protestant Apologist Gavin Ortlund

February 26, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a Reformed Baptist author, speaker, pastor, scholar, and apologist for the Christian faith. He has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. Gavin is the author of seven books as well as numerous academic and popular articles. For a list of publications, see his CV. He runs the very popular YouTube channel Truth Unites, which seeks to provide an “irenic” voice on theology, apologetics, and the Christian life. See also... Read more

Temporal Punishment IS Biblical (James White Was Wrong)

February 26, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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+ a “New” Argument on How Protestant “Faith Alone” Helps Prove the Absolute Necessity of Purgation After Death I just watched the James White – Trent Horn debate about purgatory (2-17-24). I believe it is the only debate including White that I have ever watched in its entirety since I started interacting with him way back in 1995. In his closing statement at 2:19:38, White stated: “you won’t find the term ‘purgatory’ in here [he held a Bible when saying... Read more

My Deep Respect for Gavin Ortlund as a Protestant Apologist

February 22, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Why Protestants Become Catholics (w Gavin Ortlund)

February 22, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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“The Chosen”: Best Cinematic Gospel Ever

February 21, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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After watching episodes 4-6 of season four last night at our local movie theater, I was persuaded that The Chosen is the best cinematic portrayal of Jesus and presentation of the gospel ever. And it is, in my subjective and fallible opinion, for several reasons: * 1) Obviously with the amount of hours that a six-season series has, it can get into a depth with all the characters — including, I think most interestingly, Jesus Himself — that no movie... Read more

Indulgences: Luther’s View & the Catholic Encyclopedia

February 16, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Of the famous 95 Theses of Martin Luther, posted in Wittenberg, Germany (Saxony) on 31 October 1517, 47 were devoted to indulgences. The word indulgence[s] appears 41 times in 39 of the theses, while another six of the propositions (#27-28, 35, 82, 84, 86) were undeniably focused on the concept. Several others were arguably or partially or indirectly referencing indulgences as well. First, let’s step back and define our term. The Catholic concept of the indulgence is simple: it means... Read more

Last Day: What Jesus Says to the Elect (vs. Gavin Ortlund)

February 16, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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+ Bible Passages On the Organic Relationship of Faith, Works, Grace, Obedience, & Salvation Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a Reformed Baptist author, speaker, pastor, scholar, and apologist for the Christian faith. He has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. Gavin is the author of seven books as well as numerous academic and popular articles. For a list of publications, see his CV. He runs the very popular YouTube channel Truth Unites, which seeks... Read more

Questioning the Bible & Jesus: Where Does it End?

February 15, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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[response to an evangelical Christian (one whom I like a lot) who has rejected the doctrine of hell and who thinks that the OT God was mean and evil and fundamentally different from Jesus. See the first part of my reply on Facebook: “Angry” OT God “vs.” “Meek and Mild” Jesus?] * I think this line of thought you are expressing will entail many serious difficulties. The apologist’s job is to tackle tough questions, and I have some more thoughts.... Read more

Bible / Faith “Alone” vs. the Fathers (vs. Gavin Ortlund)

February 13, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Gavin Ortlund’s Sola Scriptura Proofs Prove Tradition

February 12, 2024 By Dave Armstrong

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Including an In-Depth Analysis of the Term “Oracles of God” (Gk., Logion, Romans 3:2) Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a Reformed Baptist author, speaker, pastor, scholar, and apologist for the Christian faith. He has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. Gavin is the author of seven books as well as numerous academic and popular articles. For a list of publications, see his CV. He runs the very popular YouTube channel Truth Unites, which seeks... Read more