The Identity Problem of Protestantism Truth Unites 2022-08-30 | Sometimes Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christians claim that Protestantism does not have a positive identity, or a core identity that unites all Protestants. Here I offer a response, drawing from the vision of Philip Schaff. Truth Unites is a mixture of apologetics and theology, with an irenic focus.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT:Become a patron: patreon.com/truthunitesOne time donation: paypal.com/paypalme/truthunitesFOLLOW:Twitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageWebsite: gavinortlund.comMY BOOKS:gavinortlund.com/mypublicationsPODCAST: https://anchor.fm/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVs00:00 - Introduction00:51 - Summary of Argument08:30 - Philip Schaff13:56 - 1) Good Outside Protestantism16:55 - 2) Bad Inside Protestantism27:50 - 3) Protestantism As a Dynamic Force30:59 - 4) Sola Fide + Sola Scriptura34:29 - 5) A Generous Protestantism37:17 - Conclusion
Tyndales Brutal Death is NOT What Youve Been Told Truth Unites 2024-10-07 | Gavin Ortlund combats two false narratives about the death of William Tyndale, the Protestant theologian and Bible translator. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction01:25 Two Preliminary Remarks04:14 Tyndale's Story and Significance08:10 Was Tyndale's Translation Heretical?33:52 Did the Roman Catholic Church Kill Tyndale?1:00:31 Concluding Thoughts
Evangelical Worship Needs Church History Truth Unites 2024-10-02 | Gavin Ortlund explains how knowing church history can strengthen evangelical worship services. Book on Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon: pcabookstore.com/p-12987-confessions-of-sin-assurance.aspxWorship in the 2nd century: thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/what-was-a-church-service-like-in-the-second-centuryThomas Watson on the Lord's Supper: amazon.com/Lords-Supper-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518540Lloyd-Jones on Preaching: amazon.com/Preaching-Preachers-D-Martyn-Lloyd-Jones/dp/0310331293Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:11 - 1) Liturgy04:26 - 2) Communion06:50 - 3) Preaching09:16 - 4) Passing the Peace11:15 - 5) Songs16:21 - A Healthy Need
Divine Hiddenness: A Christian Response Truth Unites 2024-09-30 | We should ask three questions before concluding that divine hiddenness entails atheism. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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.ANIMATION: https://www.ryanroark.art/SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introducing Divine Hiddenness00:35 - 1) Our Expectations 02:26 - 2) Our Conscience04:24 - 3) God's Love06:22 - Summarizing and Moving Forward
Revival on College Campuses? Truth Unites 2024-09-25 | Gavin Ortlund discusses whether revival is happening on college campuses.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 What is Happening?00:51 Spiritual Openness Among Young People03:10 Revival is Powerful04:44 Revival is Precarious06:08 Preparing for Revival
Has God Changed His Mind on Sexuality? Truth Unites 2024-09-23 | Gavin Ortlund and Rebecca McLaughlin discuss a new book on sexuality in the Bible by Christopher and Richard Hays, entitled The Widening of God’s Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story.Rebecca's review: thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/widening-gods-mercyRebecca's book, Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships: amazon.com/Relationships-Examining-Scripture-Sexuality-homosexuality/dp/1784989711Rebecca's book, Confronting Christianity: amazon.com/Confronting-Christianity-Questions-Largest-Religion/dp/1433564238Gavin's video on slavery in the Bible: youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk?si=pgareHjgt20j-OMkTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Pastoral Concerns About Sexuality03:43 Summarizing the Book07:08 1) God’s Attributes12:14 2) God’s Character20:56 3) Trajectory Arguments23:50 4) Marriage30:43 5) Ethnocentrism33:08 6) Misframing the Debate42:21 7) Gentiles Inclusion50:06 8) Slavery57:34 9) Polyamory1:03:16 10) “Harm" and Trusting Jesus1:07:59 Suggested Resources
Is Apostolic Succession an Accretion? Truth Unites 2024-09-19 | Gavin Ortlund and Austin Suggs of @GospelSimplicity discuss Protestant perspectives on apostolic succession. See the full interview here: youtu.be/P1xpxyzq92g?si=MFdXeDTQpizFbK8vTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Defining Apostolic Succession02:53 - Ignatius and Early Development05:28 - Valid vs. Necessary Offices08:04 - Scholarship10:26 - The Restriction of Valid Sacraments12:04 - Clement and Other Early Testimonies17:06 - Divine Guidance in Church History
Why A.I. Lacks the Image of God Truth Unites 2024-09-16 | Gavin Ortlund argues that A.I. will never be made in the image of God. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Questions Raised By A.I.02:33 - What is the Image of God?12:13 - Your Life Matters15:05 - How We Treat Each Other Matters18:29 - We Need Forgiveness
The Apostles Creed: EVERY Word Explained Truth Unites 2024-09-11 | Gavin Ortlund gives a commentary on every word of the Apostles' Creed.J.I. Packer's book on The Apostles' Creed: amazon.com/Affirming-Apostles-Creed-J-Packer/dp/1433502100Ben Myers' book on The Apostles' Creed: amazon.com/Apostles-Creed-Catechism-Christian-Essentials/dp/1683590880Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction00:43 What is the Apostles' Creed?08:46 I believe15:31 God the Father20:48 Almighty25:52 Maker of heaven and earth32:28 And in Jesus Christ33:46 His only Son35:55 Our Lord40:16 Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit44:41 And born of the virgin Mary46:21 suffered under Pontius Pilate47:10 was crucified, died and was buried56:42 he descended into hell1:02:43 on the third day he rose again from the dead1:03:06 he ascended into heaven1:06:14 and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty1:08:10 from there he will come to judge the living and the dead1:10:09 I believe in the Holy Spirit1:11:58 the holy catholic Church1:13:34 the communion of saints1:16:32 the forgiveness of sins1:17:52 the resurrection of the body1:19:02 and life everlasting1:20:30 Using the Apostles Creed1:22:17 Wrapping Up
Obey Tradition! is LITERALLY IN THE BIBLE! Truth Unites 2024-09-04 | In this video Gavin Ortlund discusses whether the commandment to obey apostolic tradition in I Corinthians 11:2 and II Thessalonians 2:15 contradicts sola Scriptura.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction00:45 Defining "Tradition"06:33 A Thought Experiment10:07 Fallible Transmission of Tradition14:12 Examining I Cor. 11:2 and II Thess. 2:1515:59 The Ultimate Protestant Concern
A Fallible List of Infallible Books? Truth Unites 2024-09-02 | Gavin Ortlund addresses whether the Protestant canon is a fallible list of infallible books. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:20 - Clarifying the Disagreement05:12 - 1) A Logical Argument08:35 - 2) A Historical Argument18:48 - Summing Up
Fundamentalism In the Church Today? Truth Unites 2024-08-26 | In this video Gavin Ortlund explains how 20th century fundamentalism and evangelicalism is relevant to the church today. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction02:45 What is Good in Fundamentalism?15:38 Fundamentalism Focuses on What It's Against20:28 Fundamentalism Fails to do Theological Triage31:35 Fundamentalism Often Fails to Show Love38:51 Seek Good Faith Dialogue40:42 Read Church History42:03 Pray For Revival
Is Heaven BORING and WEIRD? Response to Mindshift Truth Unites 2024-08-22 | Gavin Ortlund responds to Brandon from the channel @MindShift-Brandon about whether the Christian doctrine of heaven is boring and weird.See his video here: youtu.be/kzGvxQPi9YE?si=UaH6hExR41y93Xd-My prior video on heaven: youtu.be/POwtTZVrxes?si=2e_bacSzk-_i7sFAMy video on Easter: youtu.be/m-0PbxhukhE?si=C-j3Cgtm4Nkb2fkXTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction00:48 1) Overliteralism03:18 2) Eternal Singing06:47 3) A Stagnant Heaven13:13 4) Loss of Identity19:59 5) Divine Narcissism21:16 Is Heaven Good?
I Wrote A Book About Protestantism Truth Unites 2024-08-20 | More About The Book: zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestantGavin Ortlund shares about his new book, What It Means to be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church (Zondervan Reflective, 2024).Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction00:55 - Why I Wrote This Book03:32 - Who This Book is For05:38 - Catholicity and Protestantism09:19 - Authority and Protestantism12:06 - History and Protestantism14:54 - My Pastoral Burden
Does I Timothy 3:15 DEBUNK Protestantism? Truth Unites 2024-08-19 | In this video Gavin Ortlund explains why Paul's teaching that the church is the pillar and buttress of the truth" (I Tim. 3:15) supports a Protestant view of the church rather than ecclesial infallibility.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:17 - (1) Pillar and Buttress08:17 - (2) The Church11:44 - Summing Up
The Trinity is Apostolic (NOT an Accretion!) Truth Unites 2024-08-12 | In this video Gavin Ortlund argues that the doctrine of the Trinity is a faithful explication of the teaching of the apostles. Irenaeus on the Trinity: https://epublications.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1108&context=dissertations_muTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Is the Trinity Apostolic?02:14 - The Development of the Trinity06:25 - The New Testament on the Trinity32:42 - The Early Church on the Trinity1:00:32 - Summing Up
Did Ancient Israel Believe in the Afterlife? Truth Unites 2024-08-05 | Some biblical scholarship maintains that the Israelites didn't believe in the afterlife until after the Babylonian exile. Here Gavin Ortlund responds by pointing to various indications that the progression of Israelite beliefs about the afterlife was coherent.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Summarizing the Challenge02:57 - Progressive Revelation05:08 - What is Sheol?08:14 - Other Old Testament Texts09:10 - Enoch's Assumption to Heaven12:21 - What if it's True?
Responding to Megan Bashams Latest Claims Truth Unites 2024-08-03 | Gavin Ortlund responds to further critiques from Megan Basham. Jonathan David article: https://jonathansheadspace.blog/2024/08/01/in-defense-of-gavin-ortlund/ Gavin's response to Andy Stanley: youtube.com/watch?v=K6nlpijFz60 Gavin's reference article addressing marriage: truthunites.org/2022/02/26/evangelical-self-criticism-a-plea-for-openness Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction 06:51 - My View of Marriage 09:15 - 1) Misdirection 10:33 - 2) Inadequate Replies 16:34 - 3) Gaslighting 19:36 - 1) Don't Be Discouraged 21:51- 2) Dialogue? 22:51 - 3) Moving On...
Megan Bashams Shepherds For Sale: Problems With This Book Truth Unites 2024-07-31 | Gavin Ortlund responds to the new book by Megan Basham, Shepherds For Sale, stating concerns that it is not truthful and fails to do theological triage. See the original video on climate change: youtu.be/XRDkBHUXNd0?si=CE5_5n59Wmk8SsoUTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:18 - Truth18:07 - Triage27:22 - Upcoming Videos
What Are the Best Arguments For God? (with Pat Flynn) Truth Unites 2024-07-29 | Gavin Ortlund and Pat Flynn discuss arguments for God, classical theism, and Christian worldview. See Pat's book: amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction02:09 Pat's Testimony of Believing in God11:24 The Value of Arguments for God17:58 Saying "I Don't Know"19:23 Gavin on Pat's Book28:30 Pat on Gavin's Book33:32 Is Theism More Enchanting?34:51 Puddleglum and Pascal's Wager39:12 Are Cosmological Arguments Primary?45:10 Different Methods of Arguing for God48:17 The Argument From Eternal Truths59:04 What Caused God?1:06:00 Wrapping Up
Why I’m Protestant: I Wrote This Book to Make My Case Truth Unites 2024-07-23 | pre-order here: whatitmeanstobeprotestant.com
Why Asking What Caused God? Misses the Target Truth Unites 2024-07-22 | Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence from the common objection, "if everything needs a cause, what caused God?"Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction00:46 - (1) Responding to "What Caused God?"07:29 - (2) The History of This Objection12:18 - (3) The Elegance of Theism19:28 - Emotional Implications
Clerical Celibacy: A Protestant Critique Truth Unites 2024-07-14 | Gavin Ortlund offers a Protestant critique of clerical celibacy, as practiced in Roman Catholicism and to a lesser degree in other traditions. Mark Vroegop's Waiting is Not a Waste: amazon.com/dp/1433590972Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestantTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Framing the Concern04:03 Book Recommendation05:09 The Biblical Case16:27 Lessons From Church History35:21 Summing Up
Perelandra: The BEST Scene: Hatred Has a Purpose Truth Unites 2024-07-10 | Gavin Ortlund reflects on Perelandra by C.S. Lewis and whether hatred can ever be good.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:02 - Ransom Fighting the Un-Man06:09 - Can Hatred Be Good?11:52 - Can Hatred Be Useful?14:59 - Summing Up
Christian Witness in 2024 vs. 2014 Truth Unites 2024-07-08 | Gavin Ortlund shares four ways evangelism, apologetics, and Christian witness have changed from 2014 to 2024.Learn about Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: https://www.tiu.edu/divinity/lp/truthunites/Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Western Culture Is Changing04:17 Sponsorship05:59 1) Scandal and Abuse11:23 2) Cultural and Political Polarization13:55 3) Distraction and Noise16:38 4) Disillusionment and Disenchantment18:08 Beauty21:46 Kindness26:55 Courage31:29 Summing Up
Einsteins Views About God Truth Unites 2024-07-03 | Gavin Ortlund discusses how Einstein's views on God and religion are relevant to the current science-faith dialogue. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction00:57 - Einstein's Views06:45 - Appreciating Einstein08:47 - Agreeing with Einstein12:06 - Extending Einstein's Metaphor14:48 - How to Respond?
Fine-tuning is Simply a Good Argument Truth Unites 2024-07-01 | Gavin Ortlund introduces the fine-tuning argument for the existence of God and responds to 5 common objections.Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introducing the Argument05:40 What is Fine-tuning?11:39 Chance?14:11 Necessity?16:44 Design?18:12 Objection 1: Too Much Math22:55 Objection 2: Who Designed the Designer?27:08 Objection 3: Unnecessary Complexity29:23 Objection 4: Anthropic Bias33:14 Objection 5: The Multiverse Hypothesis41:47 Summing Up
Dawkins vs. Ali: The Key Takeaway Truth Unites 2024-06-26 | Gavin Ortlund analyzes what was revealed in the recent dialogue between Richard Dawkins and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Ali's Conversion02:37 - Dawkins' Response04:59 - Right Brain vs. Left Brain Approaches08:22 - The Need for Humility11:03 - Is Religion Nonsense?13:08 - Is There Something or Nothing?14:15 - Carl Sagan's Contact16:16 - Summing Up
Orthodox-Protestant Dialogue (Demetrios Bathrellos & Gavin Ortlund) Truth Unites 2024-06-24 | Father Demetrios Bathrellos and Gavin Ortlund discuss Protestant and Eastern Orthodox theology, exploring both points of agreement and points of disagreement. Thanks to First Greek Evangelical Church in Athens, Greece, for hosting. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction02:08 Gavin Ortlund Opening Comments33:21 Father Demetrios Response50:07 Open Dialogue
The Historic Baptist View of the Nicene Creed Truth Unites 2024-06-19 | Gavin Ortlund argues that Baptist have historically affirmed the Nicene Creed, and should do so today. The Orthodox Creed of 1679: http://baptiststudiesonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/orthodox-creed.pdfThe Center for Baptist Renewal: centerforbaptistrenewal.comStan Fowler's More Than a Symbol: amazon.com/More-than-Symbol-Baptismal-Sacramentalism/dp/1597527335Church Leaders' Article on the SBC Annual Gathering: churchleaders.com/news/487608-southern-baptists-do-not-adopt-nicene-creed-at-annual-meeting.htmlTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction03:33 - (1) Historic Baptists on the Nicene Creed10:43 - (2) One Baptism For the Remission of Sins15:12 - What About Baptismal Regeneration?24:46 - Summing Up
The Early Church on Entertainment Truth Unites 2024-06-17 | Gavin Ortlund explores how the early church viewed entertainment in the Roman Empire. Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:14 - 1) Entertainment Then and Now08:13 - 2) The Shaping Role of Entertainment21:09 - 3) Grace to Heal From Entertainment24:29 - Two Suggestions 27:48 - Three Cautions33:58 - Following Christ Leads to Joy
The Doctrine that Divided the Church (With Fred Sanders) Truth Unites 2024-06-12 | In this video Gavin Ortlund and Fred Sanders discuss the filiioque, the doctrine that the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Ryan McGraw's What is Covenant Theology?: amazon.com/What-Covenant-Theology-Promises-Sacraments/dp/1433592770Fred Sanders The Deep Things of God: amazon.com/Deep-Things-God-Second-Everything/dp/1433556375Fred Sanders' The Holy Spirit: amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Introduction-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433561433Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Book Recommendation01:32 - Fred's Journey on the Trinity4:54 - Overcoming Fear of Heresy07:11 - Should We Pray to the Holy Spirit?10:59 - What is the Filioque?13:10 - An Alteration to the Creed?15:17 - Church Fathers Who Affirm the Filioque16:31 - Too Much Bad Blood on This Issue?20:40 - Triaging the Filioque23:09 - Theological Rationale For the Filioque26:25 - Theological Appeals Against the Filioque28:07 - Maximus on "Through the Son"30:29 - How to De-escalate the Division34:03 - Church Fathers to Explore on This Issue35:58 - Protestant Attitudes to the Filioque40:35 - Importance of the Filioque42:59 - The Trinity and the Gospel45:58 - Recommending Resources
The Big Misconception About Protestantism Truth Unites 2024-06-10 | Gavin Ortlund explains that Protestantism was not an effort to create a new church, but to reform an already existing church.Videos Mentioned: The "Identity Problem" of Protestantism: youtu.be/DTOCiT2Io9c?si=mFFt8hCmvOs3Ibx1The Case Against the Papacy: youtube.com/live/xGCLzEI92gI?si=29nbzv_R7f0L530nWhy Reformation Was Needed: youtu.be/AwoJ1N1z_No?si=SJtGGlin9t7WA6i3Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Revolution or Reformation?02:20 - Philip Schaff03:54 - Two Metaphors05:59 - Why This Matters08:55 - Anticipating Responses13:05 - (1) Starting a New Church?20:26 - (2) Can the Church Die?25:08 - (3) Trunk vs. Branches28:48 - Protestantism as Reformation
The Conquest of Canaan: Answering Objections With Michael Jones (of @InspiringPhilosophy) Truth Unites 2024-06-06 | Gavin Ortlund and Michael Jones from @InspiringPhilosophy discuss the historicity and morality of the conquest of Canaan.Special Offer for the Worldview Bulletin: worldviewbulletin.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3808421eInspiring Philosophy's video on the conquest of Canaan: youtube.com/watch?v=HCstm5DYnb4Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:02 - Michael's YouTube Channel03:03 - Why This Topic Matters04:25 - Summary of Scholarship05:40 - Ancient Canaanite "Cities"07:49 - Steelmanning the Case Against Historicity11:33 - Interpreting the Bible "Literally"16:37 - Archaeological Discoveries at Jericho22:35 - Absence of Evidence vs. Evidence of Absence24:23 - The Legitimacy of Divine Judgment30:15 - Are Joshua and Jesus Consistent?31:35 - Competing Views of Humanity33:38 - Canaanite Infant Sacrifice36:02 - Ancient Warfare Rhetoric40:54 - Divine Revelation is Intelligible43:47 - Are We "Apologizing for God?"46:05 - Comparison with World War 248:32 - The Israelites as the Weaker Power50:00 - The Larger Biblical Story52:10 - Principles of Just War54:07 - Further Resources
Alex OConnor vs. Dinesh DSouza: What I Would Have Said Truth Unites 2024-06-03 | Gavin Ortlund reviews the debate between Alex O'Connor and Dinesh D'Souza on whether the Bible is true, especially focusing on the concern of slavery and genocide in the Old Testament. See my previous video on the conquest of Canaan: youtu.be/ssP-wQv2v5gSee my previous video on slavery in the Bible: youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxkSee my talk on Gregory of Nyssa: youtu.be/jytXSTLLYEkSee the dialogue with slavery with Trent Horn, Josh Bowen, and Kipp Davis: youtube.com/live/NpnN2_c1Cq8Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Overall Thoughts02:32 - Contradictions in the Bible?06:39 - Genocide in the Bible?19:16 - Slavery in the Bible
Truth Unites Studio! (My Wife is Awesome) Truth Unites 2024-06-02 | Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction
2 Catholics and A Protestant Discuss Divine Simplicity Truth Unites 2024-05-30 | Gavin Ortlund, John DeRosa, and Pat Flynn discuss divine simplicity, following up on Gavin's debate with Ryan Mullins and other points in current discussion.See The Classical Theism Podcast: classicaltheism.comSee Pat's book on God's existence: amazon.com/Best-Argument-God-Patrick-Flynn/dp/1644137801Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction11:28 - Discussion
Liberal Christianity is Not Christianity Truth Unites 2024-05-28 | Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=Me1d9xD_SPMTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction
Was Pacifism the Early Churchs View? Truth Unites 2024-05-27 | In this video Gavin Ortlund explores whether pacifism was the early church's view. See Han's Madueme's Defending Sin: bit.ly/44lXVEeTruth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 - Introduction01:28 - Book Recommendation02:56 - Learning From the Early Church04:50 - Justin Martyr06:13 - Athenagoras07:40 - Tertullian09:45 - The Apostolic Tradition11:52 - Cyprian13:09 - Origen14:30 - Nicaea 116:04 - Much Pacifism in Early Church16:48 - Lactantius17:53 - Marcus Aurelius' Letter20:37 - Synod of Arles21:20 - Summing Up Ante-Nicene Evidence22:05 - 4th Century Changes24:23 - Eusebius26:51 - Basil27:47 - Augustine32:10 - 1. Strong Early Instinct Toward Pacifism33:12 - 2. Just War Theory as Organic Development33:56 - 3. Context and Ambiguity in Church History36:34 - 4. God is a Peacemaker38:30 - Summing Up
Slavery in the Bible: Atheist-Christian Dialogue (Trent Horn, Gavin Ortlund, Josh Bowen, Kipp Davis) Truth Unites 2024-05-24 | In this dialogue Trent Horn, Gavin Ortlund, Josh Bowen, Kipp Davis discuss slavery in the Bible, following up on early videos. Gavin's initial video: youtu.be/ZImmDmr8pxk?si=plozydQXOSl69xwU Josh, Kipp, and Derek respond: youtube.com/live/I2pSqQhmlfA?si=p2Pz5iNZFNmX1-jI Gavin's follow up: youtu.be/BZWkpYmYkdc?si=4NrprRfuSUU-QqWl00:00 Introduction08:57 Josh/Kipp Opening16:30 Gavin/Trent Opening24:44 Josh/Kipp Steelmanning33:30 Gavin/Trent Steelmanning38:48 Open Discussion
Icon Veneration is STILL an Accretion (Response to Hamilton/Garten) Truth Unites 2024-05-20 | Gavin Ortlund responds to Michael Garten and Seraphim Hamilton on icon veneration as defined at Nicaea 2.See their video: youtu.be/xo6-UDl7zq8?si=S5Lgm4COZhXUX_69Truth Unites (www.truthunites.org) 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: truthunites.org/donatePatreon: patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: truthunites.orgTwitter: twitter.com/gavinortlundFacebook: facebook.com/TruthUnitesPageMY ACADEMIC WORK:truthunites.org/mypublicationsPODCAST: https://anchor.fm/truth-unitesDISCORD SERVER ON PROTESTANTISMStriving Side By Side: discord.gg/MdTt6d5PVsCREATIVE DIRECTION: Clau Gutiérrez (https://www clau.uk)CHECK OUT SOME BOOKS:amazon.com/Makes-Sense-World-That-Doesnt/dp/1540964094/truthunites-20amazon.com/Theological-Retrieval-Evangelicals-Need-Future/dp/1433565269/truthunites-20amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-2000:00 Introduction07:05 1) A Summary of Nicaea 233:14 2) What is "Equivocation?"37:00 3) Ante-Nicene Icon Veneration?37:40 Ignatius47:35 Clement55:28 Origen1:04:49 Tertullian1:09:11 Methodius1:10:43 Summarizing Implications
