Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Gavin Ortlund examines the Protestant case for praying to God alone, responding to biblical, historical, and practical arguments for asking the saints in heaven for their intercession.

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Origen on Praying to Saints: FINAL Response to Joe Heschmeyer: youtu.be/fayEcMfouOc?si=68-ylRIf3ihF5SHN

Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:55- The Protestant Position
04:52 - Scripture
08:51 - Early Church
16:14 - Final Objection