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Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

Scott and Caleb are joined by John Hoyum to talk about the theologian's craft. What makes one a theologian?

Steve Paulson introduces the doctrine of the hidden God. The conversation is followed by exploring Luther's dangerous idea of not just God hidden but God hiding.

We remember the 1548 and the beginning of the Adiaphoristic controversy. The reading is from English poet and priest John Marckant, “The Lamentation.”

Nuance, listening, patience, dialogue. These things seem missing as we analyze our problems in America! We get to speak with a former police officer and current pastor, Tim Barkett, to hear his take from the perspective of those who serve. Great interview.

We remember the year 1686 when King's Chapel was erected in Boston. The reading is from American Puritan Michael Wigglesworth, "To The Christian Reader."

We consider the year 1966 and the “Notification regarding the abolition of the Index of books." The reading is an excerpt from “the Crucified God” by Jurgen Moltmann.

Pastor Hodel Teaches On Mark 12:38-44

Our appearance is designed to be familiar and to put you at ease. We continue our discussion of the Church and social change and upheaval.

We consider the year 293 and the martyrdom of St. Aquilina. The reading is a quatrain from William Blake's, "The Grey Monk."

Chad and Daniel begin the book of Ruth in this episode.

Paul shows that the Law was never intended to save, but that salvation comes only through promise. The Law merely served as an instructor until the coming of the promised Christ.