Posts by Jeff Downs (Page 7)
May 25, 2021
Why Did God Allow Polygamy?: Untangling Old Testament Sexual Ethics, by Sam Emadi. (5/25/21) Tawhid Vs. Trinity – Dr. McLatchie Debates Dr. Ally is scheduled for 5/27/21 at 5:45pm. Eli Ayala talks with Dr. Stephen Boyce on the subject, King James Only-ism Refuted. (5/24/21) 60 Minutes Report On The State Of The Transgender Debate Is Illuminating, b R. Scott Clark. (5/24/21). Nancy Pearcey Answers Questions on Life, Sexuality & Gender on The Carpenter’s Desk Podcast. (5/23/21). And here is another…
May 21, 2021
Should Religious People Legislate THEIR Beliefs?, by Tim Barnett. Here is a new Website highlighting the works of Dr. G. K. Beale. The Journal of Biblical Theology & Worldview is a new publication coming out of BJU Seminary. Its aim is to “share that ministry by displaying and applying truth through peer-reviewed writing that is faithful to Scripture, consistent with our theological heritage, alert to current scholarship, and directed toward contemporary application.” The Ministry of Sorrow, by Tim Challies. (5/17/21)…
May 20, 2021
No Creed But the Bible?, by Justin Holcomb. (5/9/21) Making Jesus into Your Own Image, by Chris Gordon. (5/13/21) The Key to Killing Lust, by John Piper. (5/19/21) Listen to this interview with Megan Hill on her new book, Partners in the Gospel 50 Meditations for Pastors’ and Elders’ Wives (P&R). Why Didn’t My Pastor Tell Me About That?, by Michael Kruger. (5/18/21) J. Warner Wallace answers the question, How Do We Deal with People Who Are Biased Against Christianity?…
May 18, 2021
What Is Critical Race Theory?, by Samuel Sey. New Book: Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never Knew, by Micah Wilder (Harvest House Publishers, Due out June 1). New Book: Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God?, by Andy Bannister (SPCK, May 2021). Here is a recent interview on Parker’s Pensées with Andy on the subject of his book. Dealing With Criticism is a recent interview with Joel Beeke…
May 15, 2021
Here is a recent interview with Ken Samples on his new book, Christianity Cross-Examined: Is It Rational, Relevant, and Good? (Reasons to Believe) (5/14/21) Eli Ayala moderated a discussion between Joshua Pillows and Balint Bekefi on the topic of TAG and the Stroudian Objection. (5/14/21) Jeff Durbin was recently interviewed on the topic, The Rapture And Postmillennialism Explained. (5/12/21) Here is the Latest edition of Unio Cum Christo, Vol. 7, No. 1 / Apr 2021. Theme: Pastoral Theology and Practice.…
May 12, 2021
Monothelitism, by Stephen J. Nichols on 5 Minutes in Church History. (5/12/21) Sean McDowell responds to His “Atheist Encounter” at A Christian School. (5/11/21) Here is the original “encounter” Engaging Critical Race Theory, by Corey Miller. (5/1/21) New book: A Workman Not Ashamed: Essays in Honor of Albert N. Martin (Free Grace Press). How Not to Debate Ideas in the Public Square, by Kevin DeYoung. (5/11/21) See also The War of the Words, by Mike Myers. Debate: Stacy Turbeville Vs…
May 10, 2021
The Biblical Theological Case for Covenantal Baptism, by Lee Irons: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Forthcoming book: The First and the Last: The Comfort of the Triune God in Revelation, by Melvin Tinker (Evangelical Press, July 2021). The Way of Temptation and the Highway of Holiness, by Brian Cosby. (5/8/21) Should Christians embrace the Enneagram? A discussion between Todd Wilson & Marcia Montenegro. (5/8/21) Reclaiming Trinitarian Classical Theism with Craig Carter on Parker’s Pensées. (5/7/21). Here is another…
May 5, 2021
Contentment in Christ is the theme of a women’s conference being held in Quakertown, PA on May 14-15. The Gospel to Young People, by Paul Washer. (4/22/21) The Babylon Bee recently interviewed Dr. Jason Lisle on the topic, Christian Astrophysicist Explains Young Earth. (5/2/21) Here is part 1 of an interview with Dr. Sarah Salviander on Engaging with Skeptics on Social Media. (5/3/21). Here is part 2 (5/5/21). New book: Why Believe: Christian Apologetics for a Skeptical Age, by Heath…
May 4, 2021
Did God Create Logic?, by Eli Ayala. (4/30/21) Where Did Cain Get His Wife?, answered on the Let’s Talk Creation Podcast. (4/26/21) Is Being Gay Genetic? (5/3/21) The Argument from Reason Against Naturalism w/Dr. Victor Repper on Parker’s Pensées. (5/3/21) Sean McDowell and Scott Rae recently interviewed Alisa Childers on the topic of her book, Another Gospel? (4/30/21) The Case for Church Membership, by Rev. Peter Kemeny. How the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations Unlocks the Gospel, by Adonis Vidu. (5/3/21)…
April 30, 2021
The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals is currently holding their 2021 Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology. The theme of this year’s conference is Delighting in the Trinity. Here is a schedule. Some videos have already been posted on their YouTube channel. Erin Hughes and Dr Jonathan Sarfati recently had a short discussion on the topic of Eugenics. (4/29/21) Listen to Rick Phillips’s recent address titled, The Gospel Issues of Revoice & ‘Gay Christianity.’ Check out this short video on Bible, Slavery,…
April 29, 2021
Can Secularism Account for Morality in Government?, by Gary DeMar. (4/15/21) Here is part 2 (4/27/21) of an interview with Marcia Montenegro on the topic of Navigating the World of Astrology. In case you missed it here is part 1 4/20/21). The False Gospel of Liberation Theology, an interview with Darrell B. Harrison & Virgil Walker and Allie Beth Stuckey. (4/26/21) Here is a review from John Byl on Dr. Cornelis van Dam new book, In the Beginning: Listening to…
April 27, 2021
Revelationary Apologetics is a new podcast Brian Knapp and Chris Bolt. This will be worth you time. Forthcoming book, Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture, by John C. Peckham (Baker Academic). We Are Still Amusing Ourselves to Death—35 Years Later, by Andrew Le Peau. (4/26/21) Born and Unborn: Answering Objections to Constitutional Personhood, by John Finnis. (4/9/21) “Children in the Hands of the Arminians” — B. B. Warfield on the Salvation and Proper Nuture of Christian Children, by…