Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 0:14 {Bookshelf Tour!} When can we get a bookshelf tour? 11:48 {Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?} My church requires all employees to give to the church (in general; any amount is fine). They pulled me aside to ask why I haven’t been giving, and when I told them I was, but that I felt better giving anonymously in the offering plate rather than having a record attached to my name, they told me it needed to be tracked. Am I wrong ...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 681
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 0:14 {Bookshelf Tour!} When can we get a bookshelf tour? 11:48 {Should Churches Keep Records of Giving?} My church requires all employees to give to the church (in general; any amount is fine). They pulled me aside to ask why I haven’t been giving, and when I told them I was, but that I felt better giving anonymously in the offering plate rather than having a record attached to my name, they told me it needed to be tracked. Am I wrong for fe...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 681
If our Lord could observe a holiday not found in the Old Testament and not instructed in the New Testament, then how can we say that it's automatically wrong to observe a holiday not directly taught in Scripture? We can't. Instead we need to actually consider the quality and meaning of the day along with the method of celebrating it. More Christmas videos here: CLICK HERE for the full "Is Christmas Pagan?" video CLICK HERE for my video dispelling other Christmas myths and wrong popular beliefs a...
Dec 15, 2022•2 min•Ep. 680
If our Lord could observe a holiday not found in the Old Testament and not instructed in the New Testament, then how can we say that it's automatically wrong to observe a holiday not directly taught in Scripture? We can't. Instead we need to actually consider the quality and meaning of the day along with the method of celebrating it. More Christmas videos here: CLICK HERE for the full "Is Christmas Pagan?" video CLICK HERE for my video dispelling other Christmas myths and wrong popular beliefs a...
Dec 15, 2022•2 min•Ep. 680
One thing I didn't mention in the video is the idea that Saturnalia did involve gift giving. At first glance, this might seem to imply that the gift giving of Christmas must be borrowed from the gift giving of Saturnalia. But there are some obstacles to establishing that connection. First, gift giving is a widespread practice across many different celebratory days. It doesn't really mean that much to see the giving of gifts on a holiday of some kind. It's the error of many to presume that simila...
Dec 14, 2022•3 min•Ep. 679
One thing I didn't mention in the video is the idea that Saturnalia did involve gift giving. At first glance, this might seem to imply that the gift giving of Christmas must be borrowed from the gift giving of Saturnalia. But there are some obstacles to establishing that connection. First, gift giving is a widespread practice across many different celebratory days. It doesn't really mean that much to see the giving of gifts on a holiday of some kind. It's the error of many to presume that simila...
Dec 14, 2022•3 min•Ep. 679
Here's the big red flag that I see. The Bible seems to make a way bigger deal out of gluttony than we do. That's all we need to know that something very concerning is going on in our very affluent culture. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Dec 13, 2022•4 min•Ep. 678
Here's the big red flag that I see. The Bible seems to make a way bigger deal out of gluttony than we do. That's all we need to know that something very concerning is going on in our very affluent culture. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Dec 13, 2022•4 min•Ep. 678
0:00 - Intro 0:40 {Are Soul Ties Biblical?} What are “soul ties,” and are they biblical? 18:00 {Has Jesus Always Been God?} Our pastor said on Sunday that Jesus wasn’t God here on Earth until the baptism of John and descending of the Holy Spirit. It sounded really bad to my ears. Can you comment, please? 22:46 {Honoring God Regardless of Feelings} When I feel "good" I find myself doubting less, being more loving, and sinning less. How do I know if I'm growing in the spirit or i...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 677
0:00 - Intro 0:40 {Are Soul Ties Biblical?} What are “soul ties,” and are they biblical? 18:00 {Has Jesus Always Been God?} Our pastor said on Sunday that Jesus wasn’t God here on Earth until the baptism of John and descending of the Holy Spirit. It sounded really bad to my ears. Can you comment, please? 22:46 {Honoring God Regardless of Feelings} When I feel "good" I find myself doubting less, being more loving, and sinning less. How do I know if I'm growing in the spirit or if it's just my ant...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 677
Some say we should remove it from the Bible. Intro - 0:00 9:26 The Take It Out of the Bible View 48:58 The Refutation View 1:34:51 The Education or Clatter View 2:05:56 The Strict View 2:24:44 The Judging Prophecy View 3:09:54 Conclusions Others say the Bible is rejecting these statements about women, not endorsing them. Others say this is why women shouldn't speak in church in any way, perhaps singing in the congregation is ok though. Others say this is a prohibition on women as teachers during...
Dec 04, 2022•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 676
Some say we should remove it from the Bible. Intro - 0:00 9:26 The Take It Out of the Bible View 48:58 The Refutation View 1:34:51 The Education or Clatter View 2:05:56 The Strict View 2:24:44 The Judging Prophecy View 3:09:54 Conclusions Others say the Bible is rejecting these statements about women, not endorsing them. Others say this is why women shouldn't speak in church in any way, perhaps singing in the congregation is ok though. Others say this is a prohibition on women as teachers during...
Dec 04, 2022•3 hr 16 min•Ep. 676
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: Intro - 0:00 1. 1:05 {Our Reign With Christ & Purpose of Authority in Eternity} What does it mean that we will reign with Christ in Heaven? What use will there be for any kind of authority in a sinless universe where our righteousness and wisdom are perfect? 2. 9:54 {Study Resource Recommendations} Are there any non-Calvinist Systematic Theology books you recommend? 3. 11:50 {Biblical Hair Length of Movie Characters?} In Lord of the Rings, would you ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 675
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: Intro - 0:00 1. 1:05 {Our Reign With Christ & Purpose of Authority in Eternity} What does it mean that we will reign with Christ in Heaven? What use will there be for any kind of authority in a sinless universe where our righteousness and wisdom are perfect? 2. 9:54 {Study Resource Recommendations} Are there any non-Calvinist Systematic Theology books you recommend? 3. 11:50 {Biblical Hair Length of Movie Characters?} In Lord of the Rings, would you ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 675
Learn to think biblically about everything. 100s of free videos: Bible studies, topical issues, apologetics, theology, and more, on my YouTube channel and on my website: https://BibleThinker.org
Nov 16, 2022•5 min•Ep. 674
Learn to think biblically about everything. 100s of free videos: Bible studies, topical issues, apologetics, theology, and more, on my YouTube channel and on my website: https://BibleThinker.org
Nov 16, 2022•5 min•Ep. 674
Video map below... 0:00 Intro DIFFERENT WAYS OF INTERPRETING 1 Cor 11 12:05 The Traditional Interpretation 47:36 The Hairstyle View 1:02:32 The Refutation View 1:05:13 The “It Doesn’t Belong in the Bible” View 1:06:25 The “Cloth Covering but not Submission” View 1:17:15 How we are going to make sense of all this (14 questions) THE 14 QUESTIONS THAT WILL EXPLAIN THIS PASSAGE 1:19:32 #1 Does this passage belong in the Bible? 1:27:11 #2 Is Paul refuting, rather than teaching, much of what we read h...
Nov 11, 2022•6 hr 46 min•Ep. 673
Video map below... 0:00 Intro DIFFERENT WAYS OF INTERPRETING 1 Cor 11 12:05 The Traditional Interpretation 47:36 The Hairstyle View 1:02:32 The Refutation View 1:05:13 The “It Doesn’t Belong in the Bible” View 1:06:25 The “Cloth Covering but not Submission” View 1:17:15 How we are going to make sense of all this (14 questions) THE 14 QUESTIONS THAT WILL EXPLAIN THIS PASSAGE 1:19:32 #1 Does this passage belong in the Bible? 1:27:11 #2 Is Paul refuting, rather than teaching, much of what we read h...
Nov 11, 2022•6 hr 46 min•Ep. 673
I suppose it just doesn't matter if the wife is more spiritual than the husband. The real bummer is when the husband isn't spiritual at all. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Oct 26, 2022•3 min•Ep. 672
I suppose it just doesn't matter if the wife is more spiritual than the husband. The real bummer is when the husband isn't spiritual at all. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Oct 26, 2022•3 min•Ep. 672
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 2:14 {“My Yoke is Easy” vs. “Take Up Your Cross”?} I’m confused about why Jesus says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden” but then instructs us to pick up our cross (of suffering?) and follow Him. That sounds like a heavy burden to me, to try to love and obey Jesus perfectly. 2. 11:46 {Trusting God’s Will for our Loved Ones} We are supposed to trust God with all our hearts. But wh...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 671
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Intro 1. 2:14 {“My Yoke is Easy” vs. “Take Up Your Cross”?} I’m confused about why Jesus says “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden” but then instructs us to pick up our cross (of suffering?) and follow Him. That sounds like a heavy burden to me, to try to love and obey Jesus perfectly. 2. 11:46 {Trusting God’s Will for our Loved Ones} We are supposed to trust God with all our hearts. But what does it look like to trust God with the free ...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 671
I disagree. More importantly, I can show why Scripture, which would protect wives from abuse, is often ignored. I would go so far as to say that Christianity would protect wives from such abuse and encourage them to take recourse in self-protection if the Bible is applied to their situation. It may be that the problem we often see is not too much Bible, it's too little Bible.
Oct 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 670
I disagree. More importantly, I can show why Scripture, which would protect wives from abuse, is often ignored. I would go so far as to say that Christianity would protect wives from such abuse and encourage them to take recourse in self-protection if the Bible is applied to their situation. It may be that the problem we often see is not too much Bible, it's too little Bible.
Oct 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 670
This is one of those videos where I'm just hoping people will think carefully about what I'm saying. I race through a few things here rather quickly, though I fully mean what I'm saying. I think there's an obvious implication in the bitter water ritual that has application toward the idea of an overly jealous and suspicious spouse. Isolation tends to make them worse, public accountability may help them realize they are experiencing delusional thoughts and treating others wrongly as a result. My ...
Oct 12, 2022•5 min•Ep. 669
This is one of those videos where I'm just hoping people will think carefully about what I'm saying. I race through a few things here rather quickly, though I fully mean what I'm saying. I think there's an obvious implication in the bitter water ritual that has application toward the idea of an overly jealous and suspicious spouse. Isolation tends to make them worse, public accountability may help them realize they are experiencing delusional thoughts and treating others wrongly as a result. My ...
Oct 12, 2022•5 min•Ep. 669
What do you say to someone who doesn't care anymore? I truly hope these words offer some help. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Oct 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 668
What do you say to someone who doesn't care anymore? I truly hope these words offer some help. My website: https://BibleThinker.org
Oct 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 668
0:00 - Intro 1. 0:22 {Can We Resist Sin Without the Spirit?} How were the disciples able to follow Jesus and resist sin without the Spirit indwelling them? Is it possible to be a Christian without the Spirit? 2. 8:52 {Help with the Hiddenness of God} The hiddenness (and silence) of God is causing me doubts. Is there any advice or help you can offer (such as that God is silent now because revelation has been completed with the New Testament)? 3. 16:35 {A Young Pastor being Disrespected} I am a yo...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 667
0:00 - Intro 1. 0:22 {Can We Resist Sin Without the Spirit?} How were the disciples able to follow Jesus and resist sin without the Spirit indwelling them? Is it possible to be a Christian without the Spirit? 2. 8:52 {Help with the Hiddenness of God} The hiddenness (and silence) of God is causing me doubts. Is there any advice or help you can offer (such as that God is silent now because revelation has been completed with the New Testament)? 3. 16:35 {A Young Pastor being Disrespected} I am a yo...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 667
