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Before You Become Eastern Orthodox... Oct 28, 2024

Gavin Ortlund exegetes a letter from Theophan the Recluse, outlining the historic Eastern Orthodox position on the salvation of other Christian traditions.

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Why Dawkins and Peterson Miss Each Other Oct 26, 2024

Gavin Ortlund explores why Jordan Peterson and Richard Dawkins misunderstand one another about religious questions. See the original dialogue: https://youtu.be/8wBtFNj_o5k?si=DJyIwsNotZUw86l3 Gavin on the fine-tuning argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iVuMRwi5Wg Trent Horn on the fine-tuning argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jgh9M2z8n0 Richard Dawkins on the fine-tuning argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apWOkC7krfQ

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How to Read More Books Oct 23, 2024

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Did Jesus Claim to be God? Answering Bart Ehrman Oct 21, 2024

Gavin Ortlund argues that Jesus did claim to be God, responding to Bart Ehrman on Alex O'Connor's YouTube channel. Thaddeus Williams' Revering God: https://www.amazon.com/Revering-God-Marvel-Your-Maker/dp/0310160405 See the original video: https://youtu.be/2STiabRV8TE?si=uOPKLGl2pnPzQ2iT

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Are Guardian Angels Real? Oct 16, 2024

Gavin Ortlund addresses whether Christians have guardian angels.

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What is HERESY? (When to Use This Term) Oct 14, 2024

Gavin Ortlund offers criteria for when to use the word heresy.

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Tyndale's Brutal Death is NOT What You've Been Told Oct 07, 2024

Gavin Ortlund combats two false narratives about the death of William Tyndale, the Protestant theologian and Bible translator.

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Evangelical Worship Needs Church History Oct 02, 2024

Gavin Ortlund explains how knowing church history can strengthen evangelical worship services. Book on Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon: https://www.pcabookstore.com/p-12987-confessions-of-sin-assurance.aspx Worship in the 2nd century: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/what-was-a-church-service-like-in-the-second-century/ Thomas Watson on the Lord's Supper: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518540 Lloyd-Jones on Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Preachers-D-Martyn-Lloyd-Jones/dp/0310331293/

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Revival on College Campuses? Sep 25, 2024

Gavin Ortlund discusses whether revival is happening on college campuses.

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Has God "Changed His Mind" on Sexuality? Sep 23, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss a new book on sexuality in the Bible by Christopher and Richard Hays, entitled The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story. Rebecca's review: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/widening-gods-mercy/ Rebecca's book, Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships: https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Examining-Scripture-Sexuality-homosexuality/dp/1784989711 Rebecca's book, Confronting Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Christianity-Questions-Largest-Religion/dp/1433564238 Gavin's video on slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk?si=pgareHjgt20j-OMk

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Why A.I. Lacks the Image of God Sep 16, 2024

Gavin Ortlund argues that A.I. will never be made in the image of God.

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The Apostles' Creed: EVERY Word Explained Sep 11, 2024

Gavin Ortlund gives a commentary on every word of the Apostles' Creed.

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"Obey Tradition!" is LITERALLY IN THE BIBLE! Sep 04, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses whether the commandment to obey apostolic tradition in I Corinthians 11:2 and II Thessalonians 2:15 contradicts sola Scriptura.

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A Fallible List of Infallible Books? Sep 02, 2024

Gavin Ortlund addresses whether the Protestant canon is a fallible list of infallible books.

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Fundamentalism 100 Years Ago vs. Today Aug 26, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund explains how 20th century fundamentalism and evangelicalism is relevant to the church today.

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Is Heaven BORING and WEIRD? Response to Mindshift Aug 22, 2024

Gavin Ortlund responds to Brandon from the channel Mindshift about whether the Christian doctrine of heaven is boring and weird.

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I Wrote A Book About Protestantism Aug 20, 2024

More About The Book: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/ Gavin Ortlund shares about his new book, What It Means to be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church (Zondervan Reflective, 2024).

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Does I Timothy 3:15 DEBUNK Protestantism? Aug 20, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund explains why Paul's teaching that the church is the pillar and buttress of the truth" (I Tim. 3:15) supports a Protestant view of the church rather than ecclesial infallibility.

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The Trinity is NOT an Accretion! (It's Apostolic) Aug 12, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the doctrine of the Trinity is a faithful explication of the teaching of the apostles.

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Did Early Israelites Believe in the Afterlife? Aug 05, 2024

Some biblical scholarship maintains that the Israelites didn't believe in the afterlife until after the Babylonian exile. Here Gavin Ortlund responds by pointing to various indications that the progression of Israelite beliefs about the afterlife was coherent.

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Responding to Megan Basham's Latest Claims Aug 03, 2024

Gavin Ortlund responds to further critiques from Megan Basham. Jonathan David article: https://jonathansheadspace.blog/2024/08/01/in-defense-of-gavin-ortlund/ Gavin's response to Andy Stanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6nlpijFz60 Gavin's reference article addressing marriage: https://truthunites.org/2022/02/26/evangelical-self-criticism-a-plea-for-openness/

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Megan Basham's Shepherds For Sale: The Problems With This Book Jul 31, 2024

Gavin Ortlund responds to the new book by Megan Basham, Shepherds For Sale, stating concerns that it is not truthful and fails to do theological triage. See the original video on climate change: https://youtu.be/XRDkBHUXNd0?si=CE5_5n59Wmk8SsoU

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Classical Theism and Our Books About God (with Pat Flynn) Jul 29, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Pat Flynn discuss arguments for God, classical theism, and Christian worldview. See Pat's book: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801

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Why Asking "What Caused God" Misses the Mark Jul 22, 2024

Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence from the common objection, "if everything needs a cause, what caused God?"

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Is Trump Changing? What Christians Should Remember Jul 20, 2024

Gavin Ortlund reminds Christians that amidst turmoil connected to Donald Trump and recent political events, our ultimate hope must be in Christ.

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Clerical Celibacy: A Protestant Critique Jul 15, 2024

Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant critique of clerical celibacy, as practiced in Roman Catholicism and to a lesser degree in other traditions. Mark Vroegop's Waiting is Not a Waste: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433590972 Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/

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Perelandra: The BEST Scene: Hatred Has a Purpose Jul 10, 2024

Gavin Ortlund reflects on Perelandra by C.S. Lewis and whether hatred can ever be good.

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Sharing the Gospel in 2024 vs. 2014 Jul 08, 2024

Gavin Ortlund shares four ways evangelism, apologetics, and Christian witness have changed from 2014 to 2024. Learn about Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/lp/truthunites/

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Einstein on God, Jesus, and Religion Jul 03, 2024

Gavin Ortlund discusses how Einstein's views on God and religion are relevant to the current science-faith dialogue.

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The Fine-Tuning Argument is STRONG Jul 01, 2024

Gavin Ortlund introduces the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God and responds to 5 common objections.

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Dawkins vs. Ali: The Key Takeaway Jun 26, 2024

Gavin Ortlund analyzes what was revealed in the recent dialogue between Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

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Orthodox-Protestant Dialogue (Demetrios Bathrellos & Gavin Ortlund) Jun 24, 2024

Father Demetrios Bathrellos and Gavin Ortlund discuss Protestant and Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring both points of agreement and points of disagreement. Thanks to First Greek Evangelical Church in Athens, Greece, for hosting.

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How Baptists Viewed the Nicene Creed Historically Jun 19, 2024

Gavin Ortlund argues that Baptist have historically affirmed the Nicene Creed, and should do so today. The Center for Baptist Renewal: https://www.centerforbaptistrenewal.com/ Stan Fowler's More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335 Church Leaders' Article on the SBC Annual Gathering: https://churchleaders.com/news/487608-southern-baptists-do-not-adopt-nicene-creed-at-annual-meeting.html

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The Early Church on Entertainment Jun 17, 2024

Gavin Ortlund explores how the early church viewed entertainment in the Roman Empire.

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Is the Filioque True? (With Fred Sanders) Jun 12, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund and Fred Sanders discuss the filiioque, the doctrine that the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Ryan McGraw's What is Covenant Theology?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Covenant-Theology-Promises-Sacraments/dp/1433592770 Fred Sanders The Deep Things of God: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Things-God-Second-Everything/dp/1433556375/ Fred Sanders' The Holy Spirit: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Introduction-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433561433/

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The Biggest Misunderstanding About Protestantism Jun 10, 2024

Gavin Ortlund explains that Protestantism attempted not to create a new church, but to reform an already existing church.

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The Conquest of Canaan: Answering Objections With Michael Jones (of Inspiring Philosophy) Jun 06, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy discuss the historicity and morality of the conquest of Canaan. Special Offer for the Worldview Bulletin: https://worldviewbulletin.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3808421e Inspiring Philosophy's video on the conquest of Canaan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCstm5DYnb4

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Alex O'Connor vs. Dinesh D'Souza: What I Would Have Said Jun 03, 2024

Gavin Ortlund reviews the debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza on whether the Bible is true, especially focusing on the concern of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. See my previous video on the conquest of Canaan: https://youtu.be/ssP-wQv2v5g See my previous video on slavery in the Bible: https://youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk See my talk on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk See the dialogue with slavery with Trent Horn, Josh Bowen, and Kipp Davis: https://youtube.com/live/NpnN2_c1Cq8

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1 Protestant + 2 Catholics Discuss Divine Simplicity May 30, 2024

Gavin Ortlund, John DeRosa, and Pat Flynn discuss divine simplicity, following up on Gavin's debate with Ryan Mullins. See The Classical Theism Podcast: https://www.classicaltheism.com/ See Pat's book on God's existence: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801

Was Pacifism the Early Church's View? May 27, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund explores whether pacifism was the early church's view. See Han's Madueme's Defending Sin: https://bit.ly/44lXVEe

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Icon Veneration is STILL an Accretion (Response to Hamilton/Garten) May 20, 2024

Gavin Ortlund responds to Michael Garten and Seraphim Hamilton on icon veneration as defined at Nicaea 2. See their video: https://youtu.be/xo6-UDl7zq8?si=S5Lgm4COZhXUX_69

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Persecution in Church History: Stories We MUST Know May 16, 2024

Gavin Ortlund shares three lessons we can learn about persecution from church history.

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Is Spirituality A Greater Threat Than Atheism? With Michael Horton May 13, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Michael Horton explore the origins of "spiritual but not religious" as an ideology. See Dr. Horton's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shaman-Sage-Spiritual-Religious-Antiquity/dp/0802877117

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War R*pe in Deuteronomy 21? May 09, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether Deuteronomy 21 condones war rape among the ancient Israelites.

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The Conquest of Canaan: Genocide or Just? May 06, 2024

Gavin Ortlund addresses the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua. Was it a just punishment of evil or itself an evil act of genocide?

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John MacArthur on Mental Illness: Why I Disagree May 02, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to John MacArthur's recent comments that there is no such thing as mental illness.

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Were Adam and Eve Historical People? Apr 29, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund addresses whether a historical Adam and Eve can be harmonized with evolutionary science.

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Chatting About Life and YouTube With Paul Vanderklay Apr 25, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Paul Vankerklay chat about life, culture, YouTube, and Christianity.

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DEBATE: Is Divine Simplicity True? Gavin Ortlund vs. Ryan Mullins Apr 22, 2024

Gavin Ortlund and Ryan Mullins debate whether divine simplicity is true.

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Atheist INCONSISTENCIES on Slavery in the Bible Apr 18, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to several atheist critics about slavery in the Bible.

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How Many Sacraments Are There? 2, Not 7! Apr 15, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant perspective that there are two sacraments in the church, not seven as other traditions like Roman Catholicism affirm.

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How NOT to Help a Sufferer Apr 11, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund shares four things NOT to say to someone who is suffering. See my article on this topic here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-not-to-help-a-sufferer/

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Is Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian? Apr 07, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Richard Dawkins' love for cultural Christianity without the doctrines. Speak Life: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakLifeMedia

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The Deconstruction Movement: How the Church Should Respond Apr 04, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund shares two strategies for responding to those deconstructing their faith. Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.teds.edu/truthunites #sponsorship

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What We MISS About Easter Mar 29, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund explores what Christians often miss about Easter and the nature of Christ's resurrection. See the McNutt's Know the Theologians book: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Theologians-Jennifer-Powell-McNutt/dp/0310114411 See my article on Christ's Resurrection: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/

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Slavery in the Bible: Answering Atheist Critiques Mar 26, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to critiques from atheists about slavery in the Bible. My article on the Imago Dei: https://truthunites.org/mypublications/#essays Peter Williams' lecture on slavery in the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUOsBQYuZ9g Jay Sklar's Leviticus commentary: https://www.amazon.com/Leviticus-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary-Testament/dp/0310942187/ Alec Ryrie's Protestants: https://www.amazon.com/Protestants-Faith-That-Modern-World/dp/0670026166

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Protestant vs. Orthodox: Scripture and Tradition (Gavin Ortlund + Stephen De Young) Mar 19, 2024

Check out Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: teds.edu/truthunites In this dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Father Stephen De Young, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant perspectives about Scripture and tradition are explored.

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The Hyper-Masculinity Problem in the Church Mar 16, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a recent criticism about a worship song not being masculine enough. Check out the Pro Ecclesia conference: https://www.pro-ecclesia.org/2024

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Sola Scriptura is Totally Medieval, This Will Blow Your Mind Mar 13, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses views on the authority of the church and Scripture among Wessel Gansfort and other medieval theologians, suggesting there is medieval precedent for the Protestant view of sola Scriptura. See J.I. Packer's Proclaiming Christ in a Pluralistic Age: https://www.crossway.org/books/proclaiming-christ-in-a-pluralistic-age-hcj/

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Mike Bickle and Church Dissillusionment Mar 08, 2024

Gavin Ortlund gives 5 pieces of pastoral counsel to those who are disillusioned about sin and scandal in the church, like the recent revelations about Mike Bickle. For more about the situation, see this video from Remnant Radio: https://www.youtube.com/live/EpcaPgqCaGo?si=PRCFIcXBOfcn56lG

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Ken Ham is Tweeting About Me Again Mar 05, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Ken Ham about the interpretation of Genesis 1. Is the Young-Earth Creationist reading of Genesis 1 the only faithful reading? Do all other views "start outside the text?" Ham's post: https://twitter.com/aigkenham/status/1763067659036573772

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Comparing Christianity vs. Open Spirituality Mar 04, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Josh Chatraw and Jack Carson about Rhett McLaughlin's comments about their book, Surprised By Doubt, and why Christianity is a better option than open spirituality. Surprised By Doubt: https://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Doubt-Disillusionment-Invite-Deeper/dp/1587435594 About Josh: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/directory/Chatraw-Josh About Jack: https://www.liberty.edu/ace/articles/faculty/jack-carson/ Richard Bauckham's introduction to the gospels: https://www.amazon.com/Gospels-All-Christians-Rethinking-Audiences-ebook/dp/B002OSXN9G/ Peter Williams' Can We Trust the Gospels?: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Trust-Gospels-Peter-Williams-ebook/dp/B07DNF73F2/

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The Inconsistency in Rhett's Critique of Christianity Feb 28, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund analyzes Rhett McLaughlin's Deconstruction of Christianity. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/q3fCWhRJpIY?si=AlrQ8zI0mmlTUioT

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The Ontological Argument is Sound! Feb 26, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund gives an overview and defense of Anselm's ontological argument for the existence of God. My book on Anselm: https://www.amazon.com/Anselms-Pursuit-Joy-Commentary-Proslogion/dp/0813232759/ Josh Rasmussen, "New Thoughts on My New Gödelian Ontological Argument": https://worldviewdesign.substack.com/p/new-thoughts-about-my-new-godelian David Chalmbers, "Does Conceivability Entail Possibility?": https://consc.net/papers/conceivability.html

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Atheist-Turned-Agnostic Talks with Christian (Gavin Ortlund + Matthew Adelstein) Feb 21, 2024

In this video I talk with Matthew Adelstein about his journey from atheism to agnosticism as well as various arguments for the existence of God and for Christianity. See Matthew's blog: https://benthams.substack.com/ Matthew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deliberationunderidealcond5105

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How to Overcome Discouragement (A Sermon on I Kings 19) Feb 19, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 19 about how God's perspective enables us to overcome discouragement.

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An Incarnational Model of the Eucharist? With Dr. James Arcadi Feb 14, 2024

In this video I discuss whether the mode of Christ's presence in the Eucharist can be compared to the nature of the incarnation. See Dr. Arcadi's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnational-Eucharist-Current-Issues-Theology-ebook/dp/B07B7LXBN8/ See George Hunsinger's The Eucharist and Ecumenism here: https://www.amazon.com/Eucharist-Ecumenism-Current-Issues-Theology/dp/0521719178/

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Does Eastern Orthodoxy Have the "Fullness of the Faith?" Feb 10, 2024

In this video I respond to Jonathan Pageau's claims that Eastern Orthodoxy has the fullness of the faith. I show that this is not the historic Orthodox view, nor the historic Roman Catholic view, and then suggest reasons why the Protestant approach to discerning the one true church is superior. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/vzapf-qtF9A?si=Rg8-p_Vfx1Gb3Hoq

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What Critiques of Alistair Begg Are Missing Feb 08, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund reflects on how disagreement in the church is happening right now, stemming from responses to Alistair Begg's recent comments about attending a gay wedding ceremony.

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How to Persevere in Wilderness Seasons Feb 08, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund preaches a sermon on I Kings 17 about how God's provision enables us to persevere in wilderness seasons.

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Is My Local Flood View HERESY? Jan 31, 2024

In this video I respond to 6 criticisms of my video advocating that the flood of Noah may have been local, not global. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/Rq5tUg4SWzs?si=tE4hy9dwrowXGKAl

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Is the Trinity in the New Testament? Yes!! Jan 31, 2024

I give three reasons in five minutes why the doctrine of the Trinity is in the New Testament.

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Why Do Protestants Convert? With Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo Jan 22, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund interviews Brad Littlejohn and Chris Castaldo about their book, Why Do Protestants Convert? See their book here: https://davenantinstitute.org/why-do-protestants-convert

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Pope Francis on Blessing Same-Sex Couples: A Protestant Response Jan 15, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant response to "Fiducia Supplicans," Pope Francis' declaration allowing for priests to bless same-sex couples. NOTE: at 00:18 I meant to say "couples," not "unions." That was a misspeak. Read the declaration here: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/12/18/0901/01963.html

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Was Noah's Flood Local? Jan 15, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the story of Noah's ark in Genesis 6-9 may have concerned a local flood rather than a global flood. O Sacred Head Now Wounded: https://www.crossway.org/books/o-sacred-head-now-wounded-cob/ Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/

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Did John Chrysostom Affirm Purgatory? Jan 08, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a critique from the channel Agnus Domini about whether John Chrysostom believed in purgatory.

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What is Heaven Like? 6 Things Christians Forget (or Don't Know) Jan 04, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund explains 6 characteristics of heaven that most Christians forget about.

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Why Believe in Divine Simplicity? Jan 01, 2024

In this video Gavin Ortlund gives three reasons in five minutes to believe in divine simplicity.

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Cessationist: A Critical Evaluation of This Film Dec 26, 2023

Gavin Ortlund offers a critical response to Cessationist, a documentary film arguing that miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased.

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Was God the Son Omnipresent in 10 A.D.? Dec 21, 2023

In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses the meaning of the incarnation, particularly the so-called extra Calvinisticum. For more on the author-story analogy (Tolkien writing himself into The Lord of the Rings): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/moth.12308

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Is Jordan Peterson Now Preaching a Christian Message? Dec 18, 2023

In this video Gavin Ortlund and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's influence: why it is so broad, whether it is consistent with Christianity, and what it reveals about our culture. See Glen's original video here: https://youtu.be/omNdy1hDq70?si=7F2N0XzQ7oSylISp See the 321 course here: https://speaklife.org.uk/321course/ The Reset Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJKwoAeeX4&list=PL4zD5797LHdfhw3vJEz0UkksUnxrnNTin

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How to Study Church History (And Why Every Christian Should) Dec 11, 2023

In this video Gavin Ortlund shares 5 reasons why Christians should care about church history and then 4 steps for how to engage it. Muller and Bradley book: https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-Introduction-Research-Resources/dp/0802874053 Article about curiosity: https://hbr.org/2014/08/curiosity-is-as-important-as-intelligence The ATLA religion database: https://www.atla.com/research-tool/atla-religion-database/ JTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ Library Databases: https://library.princeton.edu/ Open Access to Theses and Dissertations: www.oatd.org Proquest: https://www.proquest.com/index Tips on Writing: https://truthunites.org/2014/09/10/tips-on-writing/

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How "Is Genesis History?" Harms Christian Witness Dec 06, 2023

In this video Gavin Ortlund shares three concerns about the film, "Is Genesis History?" and its case for young-earth creationism. My interview with Jack Collins: https://youtu.be/c5s7v0PlMho?si=kJ0vpIJ4cYKpYHkx Jack Collins' book: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 Jack Collins/Al Moher debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGETfOQgNI4

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Is Private Judgment a Problem for Protestantism? Dec 04, 2023

In this video I address the challenge of choosing which church to join via private judgment, showing that this is not a uniquely Protestant challenge. Videos referenced: The Catechumen's The Worst Part About Protestantism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxQWVD2RYQ Did Augustine Affirm Sola Scriptura? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZAa0gNMvE How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety: https://youtu.be/sNTOiZlF_Kc?si=10x3DwNa0qOQqQYi

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Is Religion Bad For Society? Dec 01, 2023

Gavin Ortlund responds to the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor on whether religion is good or bad for society. See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspPYcJHI3k Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507 Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ My video on Gregory of Nyssa on slavery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytXSTLLYEk My article on creation in the image of God: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/57/57-4/JETS_57-4_673-88_Ortlund.pdf

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Atheist and Christian Dialogue on Divine Hiddenness (Justin Schieber and Gavin Ortlund) Nov 29, 2023

In this video Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber of Real Atheology discuss the problem of divine hiddenness. Gavin's first video: https://youtu.be/_d-6UhOS0FE?si=udp6g05pmWYJl_Nd Justin's response: https://youtu.be/jNkCCeij1As?si=8WkC0mSSuYvpzcgb Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Christian-Walk-into-Bar/dp/1633882438

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How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety Nov 27, 2023

In this video I draw lessons from Soren Kierkegaard for how to overcome intellectual anxiety. Thoughts on Reading Kierkegaard: https://truthunites.org/2008/06/09/thoughts-on-reading-kierkegaard/ Was Kierkegaard an Irrationalist?: https://truthunites.org/2008/01/18/was-kierkegaard-an-irrationalist/

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Was the Early Church Infallible? No, That's Not How it Works Nov 22, 2023

In this video I respond to Joshua Charles' claim that post-apostolic ecclesial infallibility was present the early church, as represented by Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus.

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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai.

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Do Baptists Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist? Nov 19, 2023

In this video I define "real presence," and argue it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. I also distinguish it from transubstantiation and discuss where it is present. Nadya Williams' Cultural Christians In the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Christians-Early-Church-Introduction/dp/0310147816/ Michael Haykin book: https://www.amazon.com/Amidst-Our-Beloved-Stands-Recovering/dp/1683595858/ Thomas Watson, The Lord's Supper: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518540/ Richard Barcellos, The Lord's Supper As a Means of Grace: https://www.amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Means-Grace-Memory/dp/1781912688/ Stanley Fowler, More Than a Symbol: https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335/

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Where Do Catholics and Protestants Agree? With Erick Ybarra Nov 15, 2023

This dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Erick Ybarra explores where Catholics and Protestants agree about atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. See more about Erick here: https://erickybarra.com/

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Did C.S. Lewis Abandon Apologetics After the Anscombe Debate? Nov 12, 2023

In this video I argue against the myth, articulated in several biographies, that C.S. Lewis abandoned apologetics after his 1948 debate with Elizabeth Anscombe.

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