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The Baptist Broadcast

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Particular theology for Particular Baptists... (and anyone else who can put up with us).
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The Apologetic Value of Law & Gospel

Does the law & gospel have any persuasive power toward those who do not believe? With some important qualifications, I believe it does. Join me as I explore the apologetic value of law & gospel.

Feb 17, 202326 min

Who Gets to Make the Rules?

There are various kinds of legalisms. But one kind of legalism is ecclesiastical legalism, where we take it upon ourselves to make the rules for God's church. But if Christ is the Lord of the church, we have no right to usurp His role as the church's law-giver.

Feb 03, 202317 min

What Is Gnosticism?

There is much talk of Gnosticism. On the one hand, it's a prevailing cultural heresy found even in secularized and agnostic circles. On the other hand, it seems to be the "go to" charge against opinions we don't agree with. So, what is Gnosticism?

Jan 27, 202327 min

Differences: Mariology, Scripture, & Tradition (Part VI)

In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part. Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL... Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwzA... ...

Jan 18, 202336 min

The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part V)

In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part. Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL... Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCwzAc9Qm...

Jan 18, 202340 min

The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part IV)

In this third part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover part 4 out of seven differences between us and Rome (baptism) in this part. Check out parts 1-3 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL... Part 3: https://youtu.be/pez9rKp2XGI...

Jan 10, 202330 min

The Difference Between Baptists & Roman Catholicism (Part III)

In this second part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Roman Catholicism?" I cover parts three out of seven differences between us and Rome in this part. Check out parts 1 & 2 by clicking either link below! Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbolt... Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4bnL......

Jan 09, 202340 min

The Difference Between Baptists & the Eastern Orthodox (Part II)

In this second part of a short series on the difference between Baptists and other traditions, I ask the question, "What are the differences between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy?" I cover two more points of contrast between Baptists and Eastern Orthodoxy in this part.

Jan 05, 202327 min

The Sin of Curiosity

Is curiosity a culturally acceptable sin we've all fallen prey to?

Jan 04, 202320 min

The Dueling Solas (Scriptura) & Historical Skepticism

Is Scripture the highest authority, or is it the only authority? There is a surprising world of difference between these two positions. Join me as I navigate the foundational doctrine of Sola Scriptura. thebaptistbroadcast.com

Oct 31, 202230 min

The Will of God & the Problem of Evil

God is holy, and so is His will. How does this square with evil? Join me as I discuss essential volition and permissive volition.

Oct 19, 202225 min

Neo-Kenoticism & the Necessity of Partitive Exegesis

Neo-Kenoticism takes texts like Matthew 24:26 and infers ignorance in the Person of Christ, not only according to His humanity, but also according to His deity. Such error reflects a need for partitive exegesis and whole-Bible interpretation.

Oct 12, 202216 min

What Is the Kingdom of Christ?

What is the kingdom of Christ? Is it distinct from natural or secular institutions? Does it overlap?

Oct 04, 202229 min

What About the "Objectivity of the Covenant"?

Is it true unbelievers are covenant members in an objective sense? This is an important question because the answer really determines whether the new covenant is attained by grace alone or by the participant's faithfulness.

Sep 30, 202210 min

3 Things to Know About Doug Wilson

Doug Wilson is often disparaged on tonal grounds. I am not the tone-police. Instead, I have prayerfully chosen to address three concerning doctrinal issues in Doug's theology which I feel are significant enough to warrant some heavy pushback. This is just something initiatory in view of producing more content along these lines. thebaptistbroadcast.com Stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from videvo.net

Sep 27, 20229 min

The Law & Gospel from Galatians 5:4

Some meditations on Galatians 5:4. This is a text we will be walking through during our Wednesday night Bible study. thebaptistbroadcast.com victorybaptistkc.org

Sep 21, 202216 min

A Charitable Caution to My Theonomist Friends

Here, I attempt not to criticize theonomy as a position, nor criticize my theonomic friends. Rather, I try to point out how some who hold the position may inadvertently run the risk of advertising what amounts to a conservative version of the social gospel.

Sep 16, 202230 min

Aristotelianism in the Apostle Paul

With the Greek language comes the concepts it was historically used to convey. The Apostle Paul, while no Aristotelian philosopher, certainly assumed an Aristotelian philosophy of being as all educated persons largely did in the 1st century. thebaptistbroadcast.com victorybaptistkc.org https://twitter.com/1689Broadcast https://www.facebook.com/jsommer1689

Sep 15, 202231 min

Theonomy, Natural Law, & Positive Law

Here I briefly describe natural law, positive law, and theonomy. In light of the distinction I make between natural and positive laws, I note some issues with theonomic reconstruction. Visit the website: thebaptistbroadcast.com Find me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1689Broadcast Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsommer1689

Sep 15, 202221 min

What Does the 1689 Teach About Scripture? With D. Scott Meadows

Today, my guest, Scott Meadows, and I will be discussing the first half of 2LBCF ch. 1, Of the Holy Scriptures. What's it's historical context? Does it sow the seeds of presuppositionalism? Our hope is that this episode will be clarifying as to the meaning of the first chapter of the confession, especially as it regards pars. 4-5.

Aug 12, 202251 min
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