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116: Erasmus’s Diatribe, The Danger in Assertions

02/26/20

3 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Hey, careful, man, there’s a theologian here! Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Erasmus of Rotterdam’s discourse on The Freedom of The Will. In his debate with Martin Luther, how did Erasmus lose the battle but win the war over the doctrine of free will? How does it continue to influence the church today?
115: Clement of Alexandria on Free Will and Predestination

02/21/20

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

You’re not making Christianity better; you’re making Stoicism worse. Gillespie and Riley continue their discussion of free will and predestination by reading Clement of Alexandria. Where does the doctrine of free will originate? What happens when a Christian blends biblical theology and philosophy? Why doesn’t Riley like Star Wars sermons?
Judges 6:25-7:7 (Episode 204)

02/21/20

2 mins

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

Contending with false gods, fleeces, and a new nickname are all in store for Gideon.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
114: Iranaeus on Free Will and Predestination

02/19/20

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

I thought we had something, but then you do and pull this. Gillespie and Riley read and discuss Iranaeus on free will and predestination. What part do Christians play in their salvation? Do we choose to sin? Who goes to hell?
Judges 6:1-24 (Episode 203)

02/14/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

Bad things happen when you refuse to listen to God and Gideon meets Jesus.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
113: More Justin Marytr and Tatian on Free Will and Predestination

02/14/20

2 mins

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

Just Think of This As a Friendly Test That Could Get You Thrown into Hell, Or Not... Your Choice. Why do we demand that the choice be ours as regards our salvation or damnation? How does the doctrine of free will result in us hating God and each other? What about the influence of free will and predestination on popular culture?
112: Justin Martyr on Free Will and Predestination

02/11/20

1 min

By Christopher Gillespie | Donavon Riley

The Only Wrong Choice Is to Not Make a Choice... Where does the belief in free will originate? Is free will a biblical doctrine? How does Justin’s teaching on free will and salvation still influence the church and western culture today?
Judges 5:1-31 (Episode 202)

02/10/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

A song is sung by Deborah to cement what God has done in the history of Israel. Why does this song and others have an address to enemies? Why is God’s interaction with creation so personal?
- Old Testament
- Scripture
Judges 4:1-24 (Episode 201)

02/03/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

Israel is in trouble again, so we are introduced to a prophetess judge named Deborah.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
Judges 3:1-30 (Episode 200)

01/25/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

A left-handed man has a short sword and a message from God for a fat king.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
Judges: Introduction and Chapter 1 (Episode 198)

01/10/20

1 min

By Chad Bird | Daniel Emery Price

An introduction to the book of Judges and exploration of the first chapter.
- Old Testament
- Scripture
Joshua 23:1-24:33 (Episode 197)

01/03/20

1 min

By Daniel Emery Price | Erick Sorensen

Chad and Daniel wrap up the book of Joshua. Idolatry, the "good words" of God, and choosing who you will serve.
- Old Testament
- Scripture