Covenants & Nations

Join Michael, Chris, David and Dillon as they ponder the doctrine of the Trinity. How important is this doctrine, seeing that the word, "Trinity," is not found in the Bible? Should belief in this doctrine be a prerequisite for church membership?Media Recommendations:The Gospel of Jesus Christ - tract by Paul WasherGod the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ - book by Stephen WellumA Heart Aflame for God - book by Matthew BinghamThe Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians - ancient writing by PolycarpIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a simple listener question, "Is Christian patriarch biblical?"  Should we view patriarchy in a positive or negative light?  How does the concept of patriarchy in the Bible differ from that of our modern culture?  How do we account for women acting in leadership roles in Scripture, like deaconesses?Media Recommendations:Peri Pascha - letter by Melito of SardisMansfield Park - book by Jane AustenIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they respond to two listener questions: is patriotism is sinful, and were the Crusaders genuine Christians?  Does giving up the love of the world require us to give up love of nation?  The Crusaders loved their nations, and Christendom in general, but held to Catholic doctrine.  As Protestants, how should we understand their faith?Media Recommendations:Spurgeon on the Christian Life - Biography by Michael ReevesAdam's Synchrological Chart - Biblical historical chart by Sebastian AdamsIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Chris, Andrew and Dillon as they discuss a listener question concerning Psalm 2.  Does Psalm 2 imply that all nations are in covenant with God in some manner?  What is the nature of the relationship of whole nations to God?Media Recommendations:For Politics - book by Joe BootA Biblical Guide to Taking Dominion and Discipling Nations - book by Andrew Torba and Andrew IskerA Letter from Origen to Africanus - letter from OrigenTwo Hundred Years Together - audio series on The Pete Quinones ShowIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David and Chris as they interview Ken Smith, an elder at Sunnyside Baptist Church.  Ken teaches Bible, Apologetics, and Christian Worldview at Christian Heritage Academy, focusing on how to shape the hearts and minds of our youth to approach life through a biblical lens with Christ at the center.Media Recommendations:Five Views on Apologetics - book by William Lane Craig, et. al.Tactics - book by Gregg KouklTotal Truth - book by Nancy PearceySchaeffer Trilogy - collection of books by Francis A. SchaefferHow Should We Then Live? - book by Francis A. SchaefferBreakpoint - podcast by Colson CenterThe Myth of Religious Neutrality - book by Roy A. ClouserIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael and David as they interview Ken Smith, an elder at Sunnyside Baptist Church.  Ken teaches Bible, Apologetics, and Christian Worldview at Christian Heritage Academy, focusing on how to shape the hearts and minds of our youth to approach life through a biblical lens with Christ at the center.Media Recommendations:The Pocket Dictionary of Apologetics and Philosophy of Religion - book by C. Stephen EvansUnderstanding the Times - book by Dr. Jeff Meyers and Dr. David A. NoebelThe Other Worldview - book by Peter JonesIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David and Chris as they consider when one should "answer the fool." When we encounter bad doctrine outside our own church, do we have an obligation to confront and correct it?Media Recommendations:Free Grace Broadcaster - quarterly publication from Chapel LibraryLeadership and Emotional Sabotage - book by Joe RigneyDialogue with Trypho - writings by Justin MartyrIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, David and Chris as they discuss how Calvinists understand John 3:16? "For God so loved the world" and "whosoever believes in Him" seem to some to be opposed to the Calvinistic emphasis on God's sovereign electing grace.  Is this really so? Join us to hear a Calvinist's response.Media Recommendations:Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific - book by Ian W. TollTheology for the Church - Podcast with Caleb LenardFree to Choose - Documentary with Milton FriedmanIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they work through another listener question: "Is there still demon possession today? If so, how do we identify it, and what do we do?"  Many Christians are concerned with the prospect of demonic activities in or around their lives.  How can the Bible help us understand and deal with this concern?Media Recommendations:Spurgeon Sermon Series - YouTube channel by Gavin ChildressHaunted Cosmos - PodcastIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/

Join Michael, Andrew and Dillon as they thoughtfully consider a couple of listener questions related to finances: Is it okay for Christians to take advantage of government assistance programs like WIC, and is it appropriate to earn money from passive income?Media Recommendations:Systematic Theology - book by Stephen WellumChristian Classics Ethereal Library - online Christian resourcesIf you have questions you would like “Have You Not Read?” to tackle, please submit them at the link below:https://www.ssbcokc.org/have-you-not-read/