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Jump to the 10 minute mark to skip the banter. Is it wrong for a Christian to sue another Christian? Does 1 Cor. 6 really teach that Christians can’t take one another to court in the pursuit of justice? Like what you hear? This is an excerpt from our Banter of Truth podcast, only available to our All Access subscribers. For more information, and to subscribe visit doctrineanddevotion.com/allaccess .
Joe and Jimmy discuss what it means to pray “thy will be done,” and the difference between God’s will of precept and his will of purpose. Plus, Jimmy demonstrates what it looks like when he pushes Joe around as an Executive Pastor.
Today Joe sits down with Krista McDunn, a licensed professional counselor, though many of you know her as our conference organizer. We had Krista come in to talk through a sentiment we have seen on social media more than once—that the doctrine of total depravity is harmful to one’s mental health. What does total depravity mean, and how is it sometimes misunderstood? Can this doctrine make a meaningful and positive contribution to mental health? And how does psychology interact with the truths of...
On this episode of Banter of Truth Joe and Jimmy address the common misunderstanding of the phrase, semper reformanda , by talking through the full phrase, ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda, and its original meaning. RESOURCES Semper Reformanda by Michael Horton What Does Semper Reformanda Mean? by W. Robert Godfrey Always Reformed: Essays in Honor of W. Robert Godfrey (various authors) [Amazon Affiliate link]...
Jimmy is back from quarantine, and the guys jump back into The Baptist Catechism on the Lord’s Prayer. why do we pray “thy kingdom come?” How does this help form our prayers and what is the outworking of. this in our lives? RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Jimmy is back! Even if it’s just on the phone. But this gives the guys a chance to catch up, talk through Jimmy’s COVID treatment, and then finally talk out ways to show appreciation for your pastor(s) of your church.
Jimmy is out for this episode, so you get the solo Jojo. On this episode Joe hits the baptist catechism, Q. 108, and what it means to pray for the hallowing of God’s name. Joe referenced The Bible and the Closet by Watson and Lee. You can get a copy here (Affiliate link). Baptist Catechism Q. 108 What do we pray for in the first petition? In the first petition, which is, Hallowed be thy name, we pray that God would enable us and others to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known, ...
Jump to the 6:50 mark to skip the banter. Why do we address God as Father, and how should this theological truth impact how we pray. and who w e pray for? Plus, Joe is back from the men’s retreat and he’s tuckered out. Baptist Catechism Q. 107 Q. What doth the preface of the Lord’s prayer teach us? A. The preface of the Lord's prayer, which is Our Father which art in heaven1 teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence, as children to a father, able and ready to help ...
The mailbag is opened and the guys answer some listener’s questions. Abusive pastors, the puritans, biblical counseling, and Wayne Grudem are all up for discussion.
Recorded just before Jimmy left for Vegas (on business) the guys talk through how and why God teaches us to pray. Baptist Catechism Q. 106 Q. What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer? A. The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s prayer. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Expositi...
Skip ahead to the 2:47 mark to get to past the banter and into the interview. Today Joe and Jimmy talk with Pastor Adam Wyatt , Pastor of Corinth Baptist in Magee, MS and member of the SBC Executive Committee. Adam helps us understand what the Executive Committee does, what the current struggle and controversy is all about, and how we can be praying....
Jump to the 5:26 mark to skip the banter. On Sept 14th Dr. Adam Greenway, President of Southwestern Seminary, sat down with Litton during chapel for an hour-long discussion on all things SBC . During that interview they covered the “sermongate” scandal. We play some of that audio, attempt to clarify some of the issues involved here, and then look ahead to what this means for next year’s annual Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Plus, Jimmy and Joe do some spontaneous role-play....
The guys answer an email from a listener about “celebratory cigars,” and how to handle the smoking situation when his wife doesn’t exactly approve. This leads to a good conversation about handling disagreements in marriage and the practices of sacrifice and submission.
The guys are back in the Baptist Catechism, talking about the nature of prayer. Plus, Jimmy is eating healthy, and Joe is eating Flamin’ Hot Cheetoes. Baptist Catechism Q. 105 Q. What is prayer? A. Prayer is an offering up our desires to God, by the assistance of the Holy Spirit, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, believing, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgments of his mercies. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Ba...
Today we are meditating on 1 Pet 2:11, 12.
Jimmy and Joe talk through how we speak to one another as Christians and focus in on Eph. 4:29. Why do so many of us neglect being more careful and constructive with our words? How can we do better?
The Lord’s Supper is to be received only by those who have believed in Jesus Christ. It is an ordinance that Jesus himself gave to the church. Yet we are told that we must still examine ourselves before partaking. What are we examining? Plus, Jimmy takes Joe Steve out for dinner. Baptist Catechism Q. 104 Q. What is required to the worthy receiving of the Lord’s Supper? A. It is required of them that would worthily partake of the Lords supper, that they examine themselves of their knowledge to di...
The guys are talking through a few different issues today: Ed Litton’s recent interview on Not Another Baptist Podcast , the whole Nirvana Baby thing, and a listener’s question about Covid anxiety.
Jimmy is back from vacation and Joe got hives. They sit down to talk about the relationship between baptism and church membership. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here .
Joe complains about McDonalds, Jimmy is distracted by TikTok, and the guys have discuss how to appreciate culture by digesting it biblically and theologically while avoiding the danger of thoughtless consumption.
Jimmy is still on vaca, but the guys banked some eps to keep you satisfied. Today the guys are on the sacrament, or ordinance, of the Lord’s Supper: Wine or juice, frequency, recipients? Plus, Joe is joining AARP. RESOURCES The Baptist Catechism A Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin Beddome Read Beddome’s Exposition online for free here ....
Ok, here they go again, talking about the Ed Litton/sermongate thing. Jimmy and Joe wanted to circle back to this and explain how high the stakes are at this point, and why they believe Ed Litton should resign as President of the SBC.
The guys are back and they are taking the how-to of baptism. Baptists dunk, dip, or immerse in water. But is mode that important? What did the. early church practice? Are there exceptions if providentially hindered from baptism by immersion? Plus, Jimmy has the bougiest grill ever. Baptist Catechism Q. 100 Q. How is Baptism rightly administered? A. Baptism is rightly administered by immersion, or dipping the whole body of the party in water, into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of th...
Today Jimmy and Joe talk about why some people in local churches “fall through the cracks.” Why do some people struggle to “plug in,” develop relationships, and feel like they are a real part of the church? What is a church’s responsibility to lead people into community, and how do we commonly fail? What can people who feel disconnected do to press in where they are feeling left out?
Jojo is back, Fofo is happy, and the guys get into who are the proper candidates for baptism. Plus, Jimmy nerds about about future Tolkien projects coming to Amazon, while Joe argues that Lord of the Rings is basically Twilight for homeschoolers. Baptist Catechism Q. 98 Q. To whom is baptism to be administered? A. Baptism is to be administered to all those who actually profess repentance towards God, faith in and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to none other. RESOURCES The Baptist Catec...
Steve McCoy finishes out the week as guest co-host with Jimmy but the whole episode is nearly ruined as these two dummies talk briefly about baseball. The guys then get into the reality of and their own experiences of discouragement in ministry. What is the way forward when walking through such difficult times?
Jimmy is joined by “The“ Steve McCoy as this week’s co-host to talk though baptism. What does baptism signify? Why do we value it as much as we do? And did Steve liken baptism to the coronavirus vaccine? What heresies lie ahead in this episode? Check it. Baptist Catechism Q. 97 Q. What is baptism? A. Baptism is an ordinance of the New Testament instituted by Jesus Christ, to be unto the party baptized a sign of his fellowship with him, in his death, burial, and resurrection; of his being ingraft...
What do you get when Nick Batzig and Doug Logan are on Doctrine and Devotion at the same time? You get magic, my friends. Jimmy and the guys get into all the “ologies” in this one. Enjoy1
This episode of Banter of Truth is available to everyone for free! Jimmy and Nick Batzig invite Rev. David Strain on to talk about confessionalism in the church and our denominations.
Joe is still out with the Rona. We appreciate our All Access members being patient with us as Joe works to get heathy enough to speak. Pray for him. But Jimmy brought on their great friend Nick Batzig to stand in as Cohost for the week. Buckle up. The week will just keep getting better! today the guys discuss Question 96 of the Baptist Catechism. Baptist Catechism Q. 96 Q. How do baptism and the Lord's supper become effectual means of salvation? A. Baptism and the Lord's supper become effectual ...
