This is the first part of several of an interview that Gary recorded with Rev. Mickey Schneider. Pastor Schneider has been instrumental in many of the important events that have transpired in Reformed Christianity in the last 50 years. He knows everyone and has been everywhere. In many ways, Pastor Schneider helped lead the modern resurgence of Reformed theology while never being its leader.
In Chapter 6 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths , Gary answers the objection of many Christians to being involved in politics and culture because Jesus didn't do these things. First, yes He did. Second, there's many things that Jesus did that Christians aren't required to do, just as there's many things that Jesus didn't do that His followers are expected to do.
Gary discusses a recent video by college professor, Bart Ehrman. Professor Ehrman is a well-known textual critic of the New Testament and is working on a new book based on the final book of the Bible. If the video is any indication, Professor Ehrman will be taking issue with much of modern interpretations of Revelation, mostly informed by 200 years of Dispensationalism and the Rapture. Gary points out that the preterist interpretation of Bible prophecy doesn't appear to be a part of Ehrman's res...
Gary discusses film and movies with Marcus Pittman, founder of Loor.tv. The conversation begins with the marvels of modern medicine and surgical procedures and ends with economics. In between, Gary and Marcus discuss science, movies, television, and music and how Christianity is the foundation of all of them. Marcus reveals how Loor.tv is seeking to apply the crowd-funding model to entertainment choices and allowing viewers to influence what gets made.
Gary talks movies and television with Loor.TV screenwriter Jason Farley. As a former pastor, Jason recognizes the Bible as a story, and how its story should influence our own entertainment and storytelling. Culture is affected most deeply by its stories, and Christians too often tell weak stories in very poor ways with unrealistic characters. If Christianity is serious about changing the culture it must begin writing and telling better stories.
Gary interviews Douglas Wilson at the Fight, Laugh, Feast Conference about the beginnings of his writing and teaching ministry. They discuss the formative years of Doug's upbringing and why he and his wife decided to start a Christian school. Doug also reveals the primary reason why his father chose Moscow, Idaho as the place to begin his own teaching ministry.
Gary concludes his discussion with Pastor Richard Henry about popular "end-time" interpretations. The book of Revelation tells us that it is a book of "signs." Too often, popular writers try to make these signs "literal" in the sense of reality and not in the sense of the literature. Reading Revelation "literally" means reading it on its own first-century terms, not with a modern 21st century mindset.
In this second part of his interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary continues discussing modern technology and Bible prophecy. Barcodes, microchips, cell phones, and even Monster Energy drink have all been connected to the book of Revelation and the "end times." But the events the Bible speaks of make much more sense when interpreted through a first-century fulfillment. Interpreting the Bible with the Bible, instead of with modern technologies and fads, is always the better method.
In this three-part interview with Pastor Richard Henry, Gary discusses the current scare over the vaccine, tyranny, buying and selling, the rapture, and the "mark of the beast." In this first part, Gary addresses biblical hermeneutics and the current phenomenon of "internet exegesis," which seeks to apply modern events to Bible prophecy.
Gary responds to an email that he received from a critic. The email is similar to the sign someone posted on our dumpster (see previous episode). Dividing lines are becoming clear and Christians are going to be forced to make a decision. This is a worldview battle with very real consequences.
Someone posted a sign on the American Vision dumpster declaring that Gary created a "hate group." The sign was complete with QR codes for anyone wanting further reading during their trip to the trash bin. Gary discusses this claim and the continuing misinformation about AV (and other Christians) coming from the left.
Gary interviews former pro baseball player Dennis Sarfate about his new role at Apologia Ministries. Dennis goes around the country and encourages individuals to push bills through their local and state legislatures to help end the scourge of legalized abortion in America.
In Chapter 5 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths , Gary discusses the political and social demand that Christians should be neutral in the public sphere. He points out the absurdity and impossibility for anyone—Christian and non-Christian alike—to remain neutral in any debate or topic. Everyone has operating presuppositions and a worldview; neutrality is a myth.
Gary discusses a comment he saw on Facebook trying to connect leprosy and cleanliness laws in the Old Testament with coronavirus restrictions. Significant differences exist between leprosy and viruses, but that is only the beginning of the story.
In Romans 11, Paul talks about the Jews being "jealous" of the Gentiles. Was this fulfilled in the first century, or is this speaking of events off in the distant future? Does God have a future plan for Israel, separate from His plan for the Church?
In this final part of his interview with Dr. Gary North, Gary DeMar asks what can be done right now. What should concerned Christians be doing to stop the seemingly overwhelming tide of governmental increase and tyranny? How should the Church respond?
Dr. Gary North discusses R.J. Rushdoony and Cornelius Van Til and what a comprehensive worldview looks like. Christianity must begin responding with a clear biblical witness that is informed by a clear biblical understanding. The research and academic work has been done; now it must be implemented and lived out.
In this first part of a three-part interview, Gary DeMar talks with Dr. Gary North about the need for Christians to take action. The research and study has all been done. The books and newsletters have all been written. More information isn't necessary; action is what is needed now.
You've heard it said over and over again that morality can't be legislated. This is impossible. Every law is an imposition of someone's morality. In Chapter 4 of Myths, Lies and Half-Truths , Gary discusses this topic in much more depth, showing the impossibility of a "neutral" law system.
Proving how out of touch they are with world issues, the Biden administration is forcing social agendas as a final public spectacle in Afghanistan. Removing our troops and staff from the country has been coupled with flying a rainbow flag over the embassy. This does not promote pride nor build trust for American policies.
Gary responds to an author that claims to refute his book, Last Days Madness . The author makes similar arguments to those that have been made by various dispensationalists over the years, but his novel modification of the translation of Matthew 24:34 inspired Gary to interact directly.
Is the Gospel simply praying a prayer to follow Jesus, or is it a life defined by actually following Jesus? What does it mean to obey the Gospel? Biblical salvation changes the whole person from the inside out; it is a comprehensive change. A true Christian is known by works, not by words. Gary discusses this and much more in Chapter 3 of Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths .
As the recent collapse of 20-years of American occupation in Afghanistan attests: worldviews matter. Despite the best of intentions, we can't export the Christian understanding of the world onto a people that are conditioned to think as slaves and are mental captives to tyranny. You cannot sanctify a people who are not first justified by the saving work of Christ.
Gary responds to a video that was sent to him about secret codes in Hebrew. The woman in the video claims that political and cultural "elites" are fallen angels and are sending messages to each other in code that she has "discovered." It's The Bible Code all over again...
In the second chapter of his book, Myths, Lies, and Half Truths , Gary discusses true spirituality. Is the spiritual person one who does not get involved in the affairs of the "world?" Spiritual is not antithetical to the physical. God expects his spiritual saints to be actively involved in his physical creation.
Gary discusses all of the protests at and against the 2020 Olympics. What do these antagonistic stunts actually prove? Does anything actually change for the better? Actions speak louder than words (or gestures). If you don't like how things are now, work to do what you can to change it or improve it.
Many Christians believe that the "world" is a distraction from the real work of Christianity, which is said to be "getting people saved." While evangelism and discipleship are indeed part of our calling, so is taking dominion and making this world reflect heaven, as Jesus says in the Lord's Prayer. Gary discusses this and much more in the first chapter of his book, Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths .
Gary shares his thoughts about Simone Biles and her decision to sit out a majority of the 2020 Olympics due to "mental health" issues. No one denies that sports and competition can be "mental," but is not "being on your game" the same as a "mental health" issue?
Gary answers a question from a listener about the book of Daniel and the book of Revelation. Daniel is told to "seal up" his scroll because the time is far off, but in Revelation the seals are broken and John is told not to seal up the book. Is this a further indication that the events of Revelation (and Daniel) were fulfilled in the first century?
On this episode, Gary begins discussing a new book, chapter-by-chapter. Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths is a book Gary wrote years ago to combat 15 popular objections that many non-Christians (and Christians, sadly) use as supposed conversation-enders to Christians getting involved in the culture around them.
