This is not a hit piece. I just think that it can be really helpful to evaluate Joel Osteen's extremely popular teaching through the eyes of a teacher who cares an awful lot about representing the Bible properly. We often hear of problems with teachers when someone gathers just the most offensive, problematic, or otherwise inflammatory parts of their teachings and evaluates them. I am not doing that today. I'm grabbing a recent, random Joel Osteen sermon to have a "typical" example of his teachi...
Nov 08, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 591
This is not a hit piece. I just think that it can be really helpful to evaluate Joel Osteen's extremely popular teaching through the eyes of a teacher who cares an awful lot about representing the Bible properly. We often hear of problems with teachers when someone gathers just the most offensive, problematic, or otherwise inflammatory parts of their teachings and evaluates them. I am not doing that today. I'm grabbing a recent, random Joel Osteen sermon to have a "typical" example of his teachi...
Nov 08, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 591
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:45 {About Church Discipline} Can you please explain what the Bible says about local churches having a process of “church discipline” and how that should be carried out? Should it be rare, or a regular part of church life? Where should leaders draw the line when deciding if someone made a minor mistake vs. someone needing discipline? 2. 13:02 {Is Baptism Required?} Why does the Bible sound like baptism is required for ...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 590
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:45 {About Church Discipline} Can you please explain what the Bible says about local churches having a process of “church discipline” and how that should be carried out? Should it be rare, or a regular part of church life? Where should leaders draw the line when deciding if someone made a minor mistake vs. someone needing discipline? 2. 13:02 {Is Baptism Required?} Why does the Bible sound like baptism is required for salvation in...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 590
This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a collab I did with Allen Parr, evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. If you enjoyed this, you will probably enjoy a lot of the content that Allen Parr has. Here is his channel. I recommend you check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebeatagp Tips on how to practically reach JWs with the gospel of Christ: https://y...
Nov 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 589
This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a collab I did with Allen Parr, evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. If you enjoyed this, you will probably enjoy a lot of the content that Allen Parr has. Here is his channel. I recommend you check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/thebeatagp Tips on how to practically reach JWs with the gospel of Christ: https://y...
Nov 01, 2021•19 min•Ep. 589
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:36 {Should we “Apply” the Blood of Jesus?} Someone recently told me to always "apply the blood of Jesus" over my family, my home, myself, and everything that belongs to me before I pray, since there is spiritual warfare going on. Have you heard of this, and what are your thoughts? 2. 5:44 {About the Curse in 2 Kings} How should we explain 2 Kings 2: 23-25? I had somebody bring it up to me and was unsure of how to answ...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 588
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:36 {Should we “Apply” the Blood of Jesus?} Someone recently told me to always "apply the blood of Jesus" over my family, my home, myself, and everything that belongs to me before I pray, since there is spiritual warfare going on. Have you heard of this, and what are your thoughts? 2. 5:44 {About the Curse in 2 Kings} How should we explain 2 Kings 2: 23-25? I had somebody bring it up to me and was unsure of how to answer them. On ...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 588
This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a colab I did with Allen Parr evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel on YouTube to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. We are using the word “cult” here in the popular negative sense that Christian theology uses; to indicate a religion which imitates Christianity but is not genuinely Christian. The term also has another technical meaning: referrin...
Oct 25, 2021•15 min•Ep. 587
This is one of several clips I will be uploading from a colab I did with Allen Parr evaluating a few different religious groups in light of biblical Christianity. Subscribe to my channel on YouTube to get notified when the other videos in this series go up. We are using the word “cult” here in the popular negative sense that Christian theology uses; to indicate a religion which imitates Christianity but is not genuinely Christian. The term also has another technical meaning: referring to any rel...
Oct 25, 2021•15 min•Ep. 587
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:30 {Should We Ask God to Change Us?} You taught once in a past video that when we pray, we should NOT ask God to change us, as that would be like asking or expecting God to do all of the work. Can you please elaborate on that, and how to rightly pray instead? 2. 7:49 {About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin} Are you forgiven or held accountable for the sins you’re not aware of and don’t repent of? For example: gluttony, ...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 586
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:30 {Should We Ask God to Change Us?} You taught once in a past video that when we pray, we should NOT ask God to change us, as that would be like asking or expecting God to do all of the work. Can you please elaborate on that, and how to rightly pray instead? 2. 7:49 {About Forgiveness of Unconfessed Sin} Are you forgiven or held accountable for the sins you’re not aware of and don’t repent of? For example: gluttony, laziness, or...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 586
Info and timestamps below! 0:00 Intro 1- 0:24 Who are these guys from Reddit? 2- 3:36 Mike's thoughts on Dr. Michael Heiser 3- 9:41 Can you lose your salvation? 4- 16:23 Handling doctrinal disagreement on secondary stuff 5- 24:09 How important is baptism? 6- 27:17 Define “Baptism in the Spirit” 7- 36:23 Which Bible version and where to read when you are… 8- 43:59 Mike’s response to King James Onlyists 9- 47:27 David’s census and why the numbers don’t match 10...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 585
Info and timestamps below! 0:00 Intro 1- 0:24 Who are these guys from Reddit? 2- 3:36 Mike's thoughts on Dr. Michael Heiser 3- 9:41 Can you lose your salvation? 4- 16:23 Handling doctrinal disagreement on secondary stuff 5- 24:09 How important is baptism? 6- 27:17 Define “Baptism in the Spirit” 7- 36:23 Which Bible version and where to read when you are… 8- 43:59 Mike’s response to King James Onlyists 9- 47:27 David’s census and why the numbers don’t match 10- 1:06:49 Did God tempt David? 11- 1:...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Ep. 585
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:48 {Does Scripture Promote Evil Things?} I’ve been challenged with the accusation that the Bible “promotes killing, rape, and slavery,” quoting Numbers 31: 15-18. I don’t want to simply prove them wrong; that doesn’t address this person’s heart. Would you please help? 2. 18:36 {About the Death Penalty} As a follow up to your teaching on the death penalty, this question is from my skeptic brothe...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 584
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:48 {Does Scripture Promote Evil Things?} I’ve been challenged with the accusation that the Bible “promotes killing, rape, and slavery,” quoting Numbers 31: 15-18. I don’t want to simply prove them wrong; that doesn’t address this person’s heart. Would you please help? 2. 18:36 {About the Death Penalty} As a follow up to your teaching on the death penalty, this question is from my skeptic brother: "Isn't it better to rehabilitate ...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 584
If Pastor Salvatore represents "Progressive Christianity" then we need to start realizing that this isn't just another stream of Christian thought, it is a false gospel trying to replace the true one. Jesus is merely being highjacked by some who want to utilize His fame for their unchristian cause. The full video I'm responding to can be found here: https://youtu.be/9Fbxc1WD0J4 This is my video explaining the real symbolism of the bronze serpent (hint: it's not about elevating your awareness): h...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 583
If Pastor Salvatore represents "Progressive Christianity" then we need to start realizing that this isn't just another stream of Christian thought, it is a false gospel trying to replace the true one. Jesus is merely being highjacked by some who want to utilize His fame for their unchristian cause. The full video I'm responding to can be found here: https://youtu.be/9Fbxc1WD0J4 This is my video explaining the real symbolism of the bronze serpent (hint: it's not about elevating your awareness): h...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 583
Time Stamps: 1. 0:17 {Can Megachurches be Effective?} From a biblical and practical standpoint, is there a maximum number of people that can or should make up a local church? Assuming their doctrine is biblical, can a megachurch with multiple satellite sites or campuses be an effective church? 2. 13:52 {Was Mary Surprised about Jesus’ Deity?} If Mary was aware of the immaculate conception (visited by an angel, etc.), why in Mark 3: 21 does it seem she’s surprised about Jesus being th...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 582
Time Stamps: 1. 0:17 {Can Megachurches be Effective?} From a biblical and practical standpoint, is there a maximum number of people that can or should make up a local church? Assuming their doctrine is biblical, can a megachurch with multiple satellite sites or campuses be an effective church? 2. 13:52 {Was Mary Surprised about Jesus’ Deity?} If Mary was aware of the immaculate conception (visited by an angel, etc.), why in Mark 3: 21 does it seem she’s surprised about Jesus being the Messiah? S...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 582
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:28 {How the Jewish Bible is Different} Why aren't there Bibles with the Hebrew order of the Old Testament? Some say the Hebrew order helps to show additional context and beauty of the Prophets and writings within Israel’s history. Any reason to stick to the English order? If either is fine, why aren’t there options? 2. 14:15 {Advice - Tough Marriage/Divorce Situation} Regarding divorce, you mentioned that verbal/emoti...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 581
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 - Introduction 1. 0:28 {How the Jewish Bible is Different} Why aren't there Bibles with the Hebrew order of the Old Testament? Some say the Hebrew order helps to show additional context and beauty of the Prophets and writings within Israel’s history. Any reason to stick to the English order? If either is fine, why aren’t there options? 2. 14:15 {Advice - Tough Marriage/Divorce Situation} Regarding divorce, you mentioned that verbal/emotional abuse i...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 581
Was it God or Satan who incited David to take the census? How many troops were counted? 2 Sam. and 1 Chron. have different numbers. The book of James says God doesn't tempt anyone, so how can that be reconciled with him inciting David? Why are Israel and Judah talked about as different groups before the kingdom split into those groups? This is just one question from a long interview I did for the moderators of the r/Bible subreddit. They asked their subreddit to send me a bunch of questions and ...
Sep 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 580
Was it God or Satan who incited David to take the census? How many troops were counted? 2 Sam. and 1 Chron. have different numbers. The book of James says God doesn't tempt anyone, so how can that be reconciled with him inciting David? Why are Israel and Judah talked about as different groups before the kingdom split into those groups? This is just one question from a long interview I did for the moderators of the r/Bible subreddit. They asked their subreddit to send me a bunch of questions and ...
Sep 27, 2021•26 min•Ep. 580
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:10 {How to Support a Recovering Spouse} My husband is a recovering alcoholic, now beginning to attend AA meetings. As a wife, what are the most practical ways I can support him while encouraging him to begin leading our home in a biblical way without overwhelming him? 2. 7:00 {Where did Lazarus Temporarily Go?} Where were people who died and later got resurrected located in that period? Do they go to Heaven or Hell and get snatched back to Earth aft...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 579
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 1. 0:10 {How to Support a Recovering Spouse} My husband is a recovering alcoholic, now beginning to attend AA meetings. As a wife, what are the most practical ways I can support him while encouraging him to begin leading our home in a biblical way without overwhelming him? 2. 7:00 {Where did Lazarus Temporarily Go?} Where were people who died and later got resurrected located in that period? Do they go to Heaven or Hell and get snatched back to Earth aft...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 579
I have a bumper sticker on my car that occasionally causes pro-choice people to want to interact with me. In this case, someone left a note on my windshield explaining why she thinks I wasn't aborted and thinks it's not only allowable to kill babies in the womb but that it is morally required! I'm going to walk through the logic of this note and try to show why I think it demonstrates the same thinking in pro-choice people that was present in almost every genocide in history. Yes, it's that bad....
Sep 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 578
I have a bumper sticker on my car that occasionally causes pro-choice people to want to interact with me. In this case, someone left a note on my windshield explaining why she thinks I wasn't aborted and thinks it's not only allowable to kill babies in the womb but that it is morally required! I'm going to walk through the logic of this note and try to show why I think it demonstrates the same thinking in pro-choice people that was present in almost every genocide in history. Yes, it's that bad....
Sep 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 578
Lyrics: VERSE: GOD DEMONSTRATED HIS OWN LOVE THAT WHILE WE WERE SINNERS HE SENT HIS SON HE LOVED US FIRST, BORE OUR SINS AND CALLED US TO FOLLOW, TO LOVE LIKE HIM CHORUS: FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD SO I WILL LOVE OTHERS FIRST AND MORE VERSE: YOU MEASURED LOVE IN SACRIFICE POURED OUR YOUR BLOOD GAVE YOUR LIFE MY LOVE’S A MERE SHADOW COMPARED TO LIGHT I WANT TO LOVE OTHERS, MORE LIKE CHRIST BRIDGE: LOVE THOSE WHO HATE YOU BLESS THOSE WHO CURSE YOU PRAY ...
Sep 17, 2021•4 min
Lyrics: VERSE: GOD DEMONSTRATED HIS OWN LOVE THAT WHILE WE WERE SINNERS HE SENT HIS SON HE LOVED US FIRST, BORE OUR SINS AND CALLED US TO FOLLOW, TO LOVE LIKE HIM CHORUS: FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD FIRST AND MORE YOU LOVED ME LORD SO I WILL LOVE OTHERS FIRST AND MORE VERSE: YOU MEASURED LOVE IN SACRIFICE POURED OUR YOUR BLOOD GAVE YOUR LIFE MY LOVE’S A MERE SHADOW COMPARED TO LIGHT I WANT TO LOVE OTHERS, MORE LIKE CHRIST BRIDGE: LOVE THOSE WHO HATE YOU BLESS THOSE WHO CURSE YOU PRAY FOR TH...
Sep 17, 2021•4 min
