In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to a critique from the channel Agnus Domini about whether John Chrysostom believed in purgatory. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Fa...
Jan 08, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund explains 6 characteristics of heaven that most Christians forget about. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T...
Jan 04, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund gives three reasons in five minutes to believe in divine simplicity. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trut...
Jan 01, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gavin Ortlund offers a critical response to Cessationist, a documentary film arguing that miraculous spiritual gifts have ceased. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses the meaning of the incarnation, particularly the so-called extra Calvinisticum. For more on the author-story analogy (Tolkien writing himself into The Lord of the Rings): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/moth.12308 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunite...
Dec 21, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund and Glen Scrivener discuss Jordan Peterson's influence: why it is so broad, whether it is consistent with Christianity, and what it reveals about our culture. See Glen's original video here: https://youtu.be/omNdy1hDq70?si=7F2N0XzQ7oSylISp See the 321 course here: https://speaklife.org.uk/321course/ The Reset Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzJKwoAeeX4&list=PL4zD5797LHdfhw3vJEz0UkksUnxrnNTin Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through...
Dec 18, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund shares 5 reasons why Christians should care about church history and then 4 steps for how to engage it. Muller and Bradley book: https://www.amazon.com/Church-History-Introduction-Research-Resources/dp/0802874053 Article about curiosity: https://hbr.org/2014/08/curiosity-is-as-important-as-intelligence The ATLA religion database: https://www.atla.com/research-tool/atla-religion-database/ JTOR: https://www.jstor.org/ Library Databases: https://library.princeton.edu/ Op...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund shares three concerns about the film, "Is Genesis History?" and its case for young-earth creationism. My interview with Jack Collins: https://youtu.be/c5s7v0PlMho?si=kJ0vpIJ4cYKpYHkx Jack Collins' book: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575 Jack Collins/Al Moher debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGETfOQgNI4 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Th...
Dec 06, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I address the challenge of choosing which church to join via private judgment, showing that this is not a uniquely Protestant challenge. Videos referenced: The Catechumen's The Worst Part About Protestantism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfxQWVD2RYQ Did Augustine Affirm Sola Scriptura? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZAa0gNMvE How to Overcome Intellectual Anxiety: https://youtu.be/sNTOiZlF_Kc?si=10x3DwNa0qOQqQYi Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theol...
Dec 04, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gavin Ortlund responds to the debate between Ben Shapiro and Alex O'Connor on whether religion is good or bad for society. See the debate here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yspPYcJHI3k Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/0465093507 Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ My video on Gregory of Nyssa on slavery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytXSTLLYEk My...
Dec 01, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund and Justin Schieber of Real Atheology discuss the problem of divine hiddenness. Gavin's first video: https://youtu.be/_d-6UhOS0FE?si=udp6g05pmWYJl_Nd Justin's response: https://youtu.be/jNkCCeij1As?si=8WkC0mSSuYvpzcgb Justin's book: https://www.amazon.com/Atheist-Christian-Walk-into-Bar/dp/1633882438 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First B...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I draw lessons from Soren Kierkegaard for how to overcome intellectual anxiety. Thoughts on Reading Kierkegaard: https://truthunites.org/2008/06/09/thoughts-on-reading-kierkegaard/ Was Kierkegaard an Irrationalist?: https://truthunites.org/2008/01/18/was-kierkegaard-an-irrationalist/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deducti...
Nov 27, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I respond to Joshua Charles' claim that post-apostolic ecclesial infallibility was present the early church, as represented by Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitte...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I define "real presence," and argue it is the predominating historic Baptist view of the Eucharist. I also distinguish it from transubstantiation and discuss where it is present. Nadya Williams' Cultural Christians In the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/Cultural-Christians-Early-Church-Introduction/dp/0310147816/ Michael Haykin book: https://www.amazon.com/Amidst-Our-Beloved-Stands-Recovering/dp/1683595858/ Thomas Watson, The Lord's Supper: https://www.amazon...
Nov 19, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast This dialogue between Gavin Ortlund and Erick Ybarra explores where Catholics and Protestants agree about atonement, creation, classical theism, and responding to secularism. See more about Erick here: https://erickybarra.com/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I argue against the myth, articulated in several biographies, that C.S. Lewis abandoned apologetics after his 1948 debate with Elizabeth Anscombe. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlun...
Nov 12, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I argue that fulfilled prophecy in the Bible concerning the Messiah is a good argument for the truth of Christianity. See my article on Messianic expectation here: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/54/54-4/JETS_54-4_749-766_Ortlund.pdf Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate...
Nov 09, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gavin Ortlund responds to @CosmicSkeptic Alex O'Connor on the argument from divine hiddenness. See Alex's dialogue with Lukas Ruegger from "Deflate" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vc1AiY_0Ts See Alex's debate speech from his debate with Jonathan McLatchie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu2hvtR5-5M Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Reformation was not just a doctrinal corrective, but a spiritual corrective as well. This video shows two areas reformation was needed in the late medieval Western church: (1) indulgences, and (2) persecution. See my previous videon on the historical development of indulgences here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQUKYM6rIn8 Read Ad Extirpanda here: http://www.documentacatholicaomnia.eu/01p/1252-05-15,_SS_Innocentius_IV,_Bulla_%27Ad_Extirpanda%27,_EN.pdf
Nov 02, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I talk about revival with my Dad, Ray Ortlund, Jr. Learn more about my Dad here: https://renewalministries.com/ See Paul Tripp's Sunday Matters here: https://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Matters-Devotionals-Prepare-Church/dp/1433582821 See my Dad's book on revival here: https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Comes-Church-Biblical/dp/0801063280 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pasto...
Oct 25, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matthew Barrett of the Credo Podcast and I join together to interview Todd Billings about union with Christ. Learn more about Credo: https://credomag.com/ See Todd's Union with Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Union-Christ-Reframing-Theology-Ministry/dp/0801039347/ See Todd's Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: https://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Participation-Gift-Historical-Systematic/dp/0199211876/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD,...
Oct 24, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I share a huge update about Truth Unites. See the new Truth Unites website here: http://www.truthunites.org/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www...
Oct 18, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I explore several themes in Gregory the Great's Book of Pastoral Rule. See the ESV Chronological Bible here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronological-Bible-Hardcover-Bibles-Crossway/dp/1433589508/ See Gregory's Book of Pastoral Rule here: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Pastoral-Rule-Gregory-Patristics/dp/0881413186/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Ch...
Oct 16, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I respond to recent comments by Andy Stanley in the wake of the Unconditional Conference regarding whether same-sex marriage (and other related matters of human sexuality) are an "agree-to-disagree" issue. See the Sean McDowell and Alan Schlemon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x5FUG1kxvI See Sam Allberry Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/october-web-only/andy-stanley-unconditional-conference-theology-lgbt.html Truth Unites exist...
Oct 08, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund and David Gordon dialogue about where Roman Catholics and Protestants agree, and where we disagree. See Brandon Crowe's The Lord Jesus Christ here: https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Jesus-Christ-Biblical-Doctrine/dp/1683597168 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I respond to Joe Heschmeyer on whether Origen affirmed praying to the saints. See Jeremy Treat's excellent book on the atonement: https://www.amazon.com/Atonement-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433575698 See My Apologies' comments on the debate: https://youtu.be/vhMzTgkPTyE?si=UwiM4NqS7OxgxvFr My initial video on praying to the saints: https://youtu.be/TQRQ-bbmVvI?si=5zQcC4PxFp0ZU_ks Joe's first rebuttal: https://youtu.be/BA5rOsIhotM?si=H2lStnVDyLOTECL6 Jo...
Sep 24, 2023•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to the objection that the Bible is pro-slavery. Gavin's video on Gregory of Nyssa: https://youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEk?si=FBMBPU3yql6mytuh Tom Holland's Dominion: https://www.amazon.com/Dominion-Christian-Revolution-Remade-World/dp/1541675592/ Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller The...
Sep 18, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video Gavin Ortlund responds to Ken Ham's claim that the foundations of the gospel are at stake with a young-earth creationist reading of Genesis 1, following up on three common objections. See the original video here: https://youtu.be/FL9t3O-1E7w?si=RT9vw8fXgE6ZPMGL See Jack Collins' book on Genesis here: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575/ See Matthew Levering's book on creation here: https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Doctrine-Creatio...
Sep 13, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I respond to Ken Ham's claim that young-earth creationism is only denied for unbiblical reasons like the pressure of modern science. Get the book The Augustine Way here: https://bit.ly/41Kn6xn See the original interview on Allie Beth Stuckey's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Jd1SK5Ahk Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of O...
Sep 11, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this video I respond to Joe Heschmeyer on whether Origen affirmed praying to the saints, and other areas of misrepresentation. See Samuel James' Digital Liturgies: https://www.crossway.org/press-room/digital-liturgies-tpb/ See Joe's first video here: https://youtu.be/BA5rOsIhotM?si=lJxp6rGtub8PU9si See Joe's second video here: https://youtu.be/OEreH7eKUqc?si=vNPUvWhSHG_e8E6T Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theol...
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