AOC is repeating Bernie Sanders' rhetoric about the minimum wage, and how fast-food workers in Denmark make more than twice what they do in America. Raising the minimum wage raises the price of everything, not to mention taxes on both employers and employees. It's typical leftist economic propaganda that is designed to get votes, but has nothing to do with voters' "dignity," as they claim.
A long-term perspective is a necessary component of a Christian worldview. Unfortunately, too many Christians are not long-term thinkers and doers, and are influenced to inactivity by short-term pessimism. In this talk given at a church in Texas, Gary encourages optimism and invites his audience to consider the long view of biblical thought and action by drawing attention to a well-known passage that is often (wrongly) used to promote pessimism.
Gary answers a question from a listener about Perry Stone and his (and many other Dispensationalists’) major focus on the nation of Israel. According to Stone’s view, Israel becoming a nation again in 1948 is a very important indicator of end-times events. But is he correct?
In a recent talk that he gave at a conference in McAllen, Texas, Gary discusses the decline of the Christian influence on culture, science, politics, and American society in general. Christianity was once the dominant worldview in America, but that is quickly changing. What happened, and more importantly, why?
The Garden of Eden was located on a mountain. Moses received and gave the law on a mountain. Jesus, the new Moses, gave His law from a mountain. Mountains and minerals are very important in the Bible. David Chilton discusses both of these in Chapter 4 of Paradise Restored.
Congress is getting ready to pass a $1.9T (that’s trillion!) pandemic stimulus bill. The amount of waste and debt wrapped up in this bill is unprecedented, even compared to previous government spending bills of waste and debt. What is really at stake here? Will these disastrous economic policies really have any bearing on you and your family? Yes they will, but not in the way we're being told. Also, listen and subscribe to Gary's other podcast, The Gary DeMar Blogcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...
A common assertion lately is that pastors should not be involving themselves or preaching on politics or current events. “Don’t cause division,” the sentiment goes, “just preach Jesus and love.” But Jesus Himself was both divisive and political. The Gospel brings division by its very nature. Jesus came as the fulfillment of everything written in the Old Testament and shook the paradigm of the leaders in both the religious and the political establishments of first-century Israel. Also check out G...
In Chapter 3 of Paradise Restored , David Chilton writes: “Salvation restores man to his original calling and purpose, and guarantees that man’s original mandate—to exercise dominion under God over the whole earth—will be fulfilled.” Conversion is the first step in the process, not the process itself. Biblical salvation is for the whole man and the whole earth through the process of discipleship; it’s not just about making converts....
Reality and "truth" are being fragmented by modern political and social efforts and promulgated through the internet and social media. Non-Christian beliefs don’t and can’t offer anything in terms of a comprehensive worldview. Dr. Gary North joins Gary DeMar on today's episode with a discussion about today's fragmented world.
What is cultural Christianity and is it a good thing or a bad thing? Is its influence decreasing in modern American society? Should concerned Christians be concerned with culture anyway? Gary discusses an article that appeared recently on the Gospel Coalition website with the provocative title: All Christians are 'Losers.'
Interpreting the Bible properly requires a familiarity with the entire canon of Scripture, both the Old and New Testaments. Nowhere does biblical interpretation get more fantastic (and weird) than in the area of Bible prophecy. In this episode, Gary continues talking about David Chilton’s book, Paradise Restored , and how it points us in the right direction of interpreting the Bible on its own terms....
One of the problems with today’s movies and films is the lack of creativity. Modern filmmakers don’t have to worry much about constraints on their content, but real creativity needs these constraints. Cool Hand Luke is more than half a century old but it is a great example of excellent storytelling. While it is not a Christian movie in any sense, it uses a lot of Christian symbology to tell its tale. Christians need to re-learn how to interpret art through a Christian worldview. Cool Hand Luke i...
What’s the difference between eschatology and Bible prophecy? Does it make a difference what view you take in relation to future things? Gary talks about his experience sitting down with a seminary class and discussing various views on biblical prophetic interpretation.
There’s a lot of talk about "free speech" these days. But is it really? Speech is not free in the sense of being without cost; it’s free (at least theoretically) in the sense of being without restraint. But those who cry the loudest for "free speech" when they think their’s is being restrained, are also the biggest restrictors of speech when given the opportunity.
Should our faith influence how we think, move, have our being, and vote? Should Christians be politically motivated and seek to make changes in the world around them according to biblical principles? Or should we simply live out our faith quietly and privately before those around us? Gary discusses an interchange he had with “Chaplain Mike” on Facebook.
Science and simple observation tells us there is an obvious difference between the genders. Instinctively and empirically we know men and women are not equal when it comes to sports. Leftists claim to be "about the science" until actual science gets in the way of their political agenda.
Part One of David Chilton’s book Paradise Restored is titled “The Hope.” Gary discusses what true biblical hope looks like, as well as how singing the Psalms fits into an eschatology of victory. Christianity’s sure hope is rooted in the promises of God and the progression of the Gospel as it makes its way from the Garden to the City.
Listen in as Gary is interviewed on the Plow and Potato show. The topic is the relationship between individual households and the State. Who's in charge, and what's their jurisdiction? These questions and many more are discussed in this short but insightful exchange.
According to the prevailing view of eschatology, the Church loses here on earth. The world getting "worse and worse" is only a confirmation that we are closer to the end (of the church's losing mission). But just as Joseph, Moses, Daniel, Paul, and even Jesus himself were faced with overwhelming odds, God gave them the victory. Biblical history doesn't support a loser's mentality.
The parable of the vineyard owner that Jesus tells to the Pharisees and the chief priests is recorded in all three synoptic Gospels. The parable is both a condemnation of these leaders of Israel as well as a short summary of Old Testament history. It is essentially biblical history in 60 seconds.
Gary answers a question from a Facebook commenter regarding how we should understand the false teaching of Dispensationalism. Is it a heresy? Should we separate from those who proclaim and teach it? Tune in and find out…
Using someone else’s platform to get your message out is always a risk. Gatekeepers exist at every level and on every communication medium. Those who say they want free speech are often quick to silence alternate voices when given the chance. Christians should always be developing better methods to transmit the message without interference from the medium.
The ideology of the “swamp” isn’t only active in Washington, D.C. Every industry, institution, and organization has some sort of a swamp that is designed to keep the money flowing and certain people in certain positions. "Keep your mouth shut and do what we say" isn’t only for politicians and criminals; it’s how careers have gotten advanced since the very beginning.
Christians have a tendency to look back at the way things used to be as something to return to, rather than taking hold of the current work that needs to be done. The Israelites were no different. Gary gives several examples from the Old Testament that reveal that the way forward requires trade work by those skilled in building and crafting.
David Chilton's book 'Paradise Restored' is a great overview of the entire story of the Bible--from Genesis to Revelation. Gary and Eric discuss biblical theology and how it differs from systematic theology, as well as a plan to discuss 'Paradise Restored' on future podcasts.
Many Christians are disillusioned with the state of the world, politics, and culture. But every challenge is really an opportunity in disguise. It requires optimism and the belief that Christ’s Kingdom is actually conquering and defeating the darkness each and every moment—especially when it looks the most bleak.
The book of Judges, and especially the story of Gideon, is a lesson for us today. Political maneuvering and top-down strategies are not how biblical change comes in a society. Bottom-up change through a faithful remnant is the way God expands His kingdom. Our hope for the future comes through personal, family, and church obedience to the Gospel.
What is a legacy? Why does it matter? Gary discusses the legacy of American Vision and why it has been teaching and promoting the same basic message for 40+ years.
The Bible is the foundation for thinking and doing for every Christian. It must be internalized to be effective. In this episode, Gary discusses how and why to build a scriptural foundation in your own heart and mind....
What does it mean to have "vision"? Is it just a goal or is it something more? Using personal, historical, and biblical examples, Gary provides a clearer picture of what true "vision" looks like and why we should have it.
