Apologetics Live episode 125 Justin Peters responds to Sam Storms' defense of singing Bethel and Hillsong music in church. Storms claim that it is acceptable to use music from Bethel or Hillsong in church services. he wrote a blog article that using Bethel Music and Hillsong as church music is not wrong. Justin and the guys have a detailed discussion on the points he makes in his article. Storms argues that the doctrinal statements of both groups are solid as if that is enough to justify their use in church. The team evaluates several doctrinal statements including Bethel's and Hillsong. There is a difference between their doctrinal statements and their practices. Another major argument that Sam Storms makes is that we cannot avoid working with groups and companies that we do not argue with doctrinally. Much conversation was focused on answering this argument. Just because some songwriters deny the faith is not the same as the reasons to avoid Bethel and Hillsong Music. These groups use their music as an evangelism tool to pull people, especially young people, from solid churches into their false teaching. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

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Apologetics Live episode 124 Elizabeth Prata joins Andrew and Anthony to talk about women's ministry and women discussing theology. A wide range of topics was discussed about women's ministry. Women's Bible studies in churches are the source of many problems in churches. They name some names of women in ministry to be avoided and below is a list of solid women that do theology/discernment. A name that came up often is Beth Moore. Elizabeth Prata explains why Beth Moore is so dangerous to the church and why it is so hard for many women to accept the idea that she could be a problem. Elizabeth Prata blogs at the-end-time.org. She has been blogging every day since 2009 and has over 5500 articles. The blog site is a form of a discernment ministry to help women in their study of God and protect them from error. Her podcast is "The End Time Blog Podcast", available on Apple and all the rest. Also is a direct widget on the right sidebar at the blog, https://the-end-time.org Other good women's ministries: Dr. Shelbi Cullen & Kimberly Cummings - Women’s Hope Podcast, part of the Master’s University. https://womens-hope.masters.edu/ These podcasters have 25 years of combined experience in biblical discipleship and counseling as ACBC counselors, and their content deals with both theology and practical life issues for women.   Susan Heck - With the Master. Susan is a certified counselor with the ACBC, recently widowed after 46 years of marriage to her husband, who was a pastor for 50 years, an author, and serves in her church as well as online and at conferences.   Martha Peace - Facebook page Martha is also an ACBC counselor, speaker, and author. Her books The Excellent Wife and The Exemplary Husband are in 3rd printings and translated into many languages.   Brooke Bartz & Erin Coates Open Hearts Podcast - Open Hearts in a Closed World free online annual conference Younger and newer to the scene are these two ladies. Brooke is the Founder of Open Heart’s in a Closed World Conference which is now featured on American Gospel TV, and author of "Chronic Love: Trusting God while suffering from a chronic illness." Co-Host, with her husband, of the “LIT” (Lead in Truth) Podcast. Erin is wife to Canadian pastor James Coates, conference speaker, and Bible teacher of women. Erin and Brooke just started a podcast together which will be public in November, and available on AGTV, the BAR Network available on all major podcast streaming, and on the YouTube page-Open Hearts in a Closed World   Amy Spreeman & Michelle Lesley - A Word Fitly Spoken Amy helped launch a discernment radio program called Stand Up for the Truth, speaks at conferences and women’s groups, and is the founder of Berean Research and Naomi’s Table Bible Studies for Women. She is married with two grown children. Michelle is a family-focused stay-at-home mom of 6, home school veteran, is active at church and in women’s ministry and trains Christian women through her blog, speaking engagements, and the podcast with Amy.   Lauren Hereford - Tulips and Honey Host of Tulips and Honey Podcast, and Technical Director of Open Hearts in a Closed World. Lauren is married and is a Reformed, Christian blogger/podcaster who also homeschools her daughter.   Robin Self – A Worthy Walk Robin is a Baptist pastor’s wife in a tiny town in Oklahoma, serving alongside her husband in church ministry for 28 years. She has 3 grown children.   This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Women’s Ministry with Elizabeth Prata

Apologetics Live episode 123 Andrew, Justin, and Justin Peters answer questions and review a witnessing encounter with Todd Friel. There were a bunch of technical problems that distracted the show and with a last-minute cancelation of guests, they guys moved quickly to provide some great content. Resources mentioned: Out Of Touch | Kevin James Short Film Covid is Over but Copeland Respects It This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Open Q&A

Apologetics Live episode 122 Kevin Jandt, Todd Pearson, Mason Goodnight, and Anthony Silvestro will be discussing what has happened since last year's shows on Grace Fellowship Church/Cult of Davenport, Iowa. If you happen to be at G3 this year, you will be able to be reminded of the issues at GFC and can ask Mike and Tony in person. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Dangerous Church Doctrines, Update on Mike Reid and Tony Miano, with special guest, Kevin Jandt

Apologetics Live episode 121 A panel discussion on the issues of just war theory and answering the question can Christians defend themselves with special guests Matt Slick and Dr. David Burggraff. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Just War Theory and Can Christians Defend Themselves?

Apologetics Live episode 120 Jason Lisle joins Apologetics Live to discuss flat earth, fractals, and many other things like life, the universe, and everything. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Jason Lisle on Flat Earth, fractals, and the Universe

Apologetics Live episode 119 Do all the spiritual gifts, like tongues, continue today, or did some of the sign gifts cease? This is a debate among many Christians. Pastors Andrew and Justin will examine the Scriptures to discuss the topic from the Bible. We will see what God says on the topic. Though there is much discussion about charismatic or spiritual gifts, many come to different interpretations of Scripture because of their experience. Many Christians teach people about speaking in tongues, but is it biblical. Andrew and Justin go through 1 Corinthians 12-14 and focus on 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 to answer the question have tongues ceased. Their explanation shows us that the charismatic gifts ceased with the completion of Scripture. When the cannon was closed then there was not more need for revelation gifts or gifts that would be to vindicate the authors of the Bible.   Resources mentioned: The Biblical View on Tongues Have Tongues Ceased? Charismatic Gifts Discussion with Matt Slick and Andrew Rappaport This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Cessation vs. Continuation of Tongues

Apologetics Live episode 118 Justin Peters and Andrew Rappaport attended Kenneth Copeland's Southwest Believers Conference. We will discuss what was said and some of what happened. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Justin Peters at a Kenneth Copeland Conference?

Apologetics Live episode 117 Sarah Cleveland joins Andrew, Anthony, and Justin to talk about abortion and abolitionism as a movement. They go through the problems of the past and abolitionism today. The key in the discussion is that abortion is murder, plain and simple. Many Christians are pro-life but Sarah explains the problems with the pro-life movement and how it is slowing the ending of abortion. Some Christians think a heartbeat bill is good enough, but Sarah explains why that does not go far enough either. Sarah Cleveland is a nationally registered sonographer (RDMS) since 2004. She has worked in one of Ohio’s largest hospitals and small doctor’s offices alike scanning thousands of patients. She speaks on the dangerous and unbiblical methods of the pro-life movement and how its regulatory bills fail practically in the clinical setting, still allowing countless babies to die at the hands of their parents. She has testified twice against the Heartbeat bill in Ohio, assisted with statewide campaigns to have Abolition a top priority on candidates' platforms, speaks at churches and homeschool groups, and ministers on campuses and outside abortion mills. She is a Christ-follower, former foster parent and advocate of massive DJFS/CPS reform, homeschool advocate, mother of 5 wonderful children, and wife to Aaron. She currently resides in rural central Ohio. A caller joins in with a question of writing a fiction novel and would that be considered adding to the Bible. Also, see: Abolitionism with Derin Stidd Free the States This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow or call (800) 873-0176 and use promo SFE

Abolition of Abortion with Sarah Cleveland

Apologetics Live episode 116 Jim Osman and Drew Von Nieda discuss Premillennialism vs Postmillennialism with regard to the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was a good discussion of the ideas without attacking each other. Jim argues that premillennialism requires a bodily resurrection of Christ and believes that can be argued from Peter and Paul in Acts 2:22-36 and 13:22-38. Drew argues that the bodily resurrection of Jesus is necessary for salvation but not for the kingdom. They answered a question related to the binding of Satan and is he bound now or not. They both explained from their positions of eschatology how they view the binding of the strong man that Jesus spoke about in Matthew 12 and if that is a reference to Revelation 20. Some discussion was had on Revelation 20 and the literalness of that passage. There are different views between premillennialism and postmillennialism when it comes to Revelation 20. Jim offers a counter rebuttal asking if David and the prophets would have expected a literal kingdom as premillennialism hold to rather than a figurative one as postmillennialism holds to.   Resources mentions: The Resurrection and Premillennialism Throwing Down on End Times This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Premillennialism vs Postmillennialism

Apologetics Live episode 115 What is abolitionism? We will discuss that and problems early on with the movement within Christianity. We will be joined with Pastor Derin Stidd the Assistant National Director of Operation Save America in addition to serving as Pastor of Harmony Baptist Church in Frankfort, Indiana. Resources mentioned: National Strategy for Counter Terrorism Against Christians This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Abolitionism with Derin Stidd

Apologetics Live episode 114 With the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), we have seen some craziness within the leadership ever since Ed Litton was voted as president. Every day is a new twist. Justin Peters will join us to discuss the issues. If you want to get up to speed you can read some of the articles that have been coming out almost daily from our own Bud Ahlheim. This show has an all-star cast including Andrew Rappaport, Justin Peters, Pastor Jim Osman, and Bud Ahlheim. This is a show you do not want to miss as it has it all, drama, humor, disagreements, and fun. The conversation starts off with the plagiarism of Ed Litton and JD Greear. They discuss in detail the problems and current happenings in the SBC and why they think many should leave. There was a strong case made to leave. Is it too late to right the ship? Can the conservatives save the denomination? These are some of the issues that are challenged. However, at the end, we hear from an SBC pastor that makes a case to remain in the SBC and fight for the truth. It was a great discussion among brothers in Christ. The Soft Baptist Convention Sex, Whispers, Sermon Swiping The SBC’s Secondhand Sermonizing Controversy “A Despicable Practice” – Mohler On Litton? LifeWay’s New Service For Pulpiteering Greatness (Regrettable Satire) Rapp Report podcast on the SBC Whispering Sexually Sin, Ed Litton (SBC) The State of the SBC This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

What is Happening with the SBC with Justin Peters

Apologetics Live episode 113 We will discuss Fred Butler's book against King James Version (KJV) only. Fred works for Grace to You the preaching ministry of John MacArthur. The team will also discuss what happened at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) last week. Fred will discuss the problems with believing the KJV is the only translation of the Bible. There are many people that make arguments for the KJV as inspired and Fred provides responses. The SBC events were a line in the sand drawn for many. Someone askes how he should approach his elders about leaving the SBC. There was a discussion about reasons to leave and reasons to stay in the SBC. The question needs to first be asked why a church wants to stay in the SBC. Some churches want to stay to fight the liberal drift. One of the other subjects covered at the beginning of the show was the question about what is the unpardonable sin and can we commit it today? Resources mentioned: Royal Deceptions: Exposing the KING JAMES ONLY Conspiracies Against God's Word by Fred Butler King James Onlyism with Fred Butler This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

KJV Only and the SBC with Fred Butler of Grace to You

Apologetics Live Episode 112 Join us as pastor Justin talks with Justin Peters about his book "Do Not Hinder Them." "A startlingly high percentage of children who are raised in evangelical, Bible affirming churches and who make professions of personal faith in Jesus Christ at early ages show little to no evidence of genuine conversion once they leave home and enter their young adult lives" (JPeters). We all know these children or we ourselves are part of these statistics, and because of this heartbreaking truth, will be talking about the history of Childhood Conversions, False conversion vs. backsliding, and Finney-ism; Baptism; What happens to babies who die, the nature of sin, and so much more. We will also be examining true and Biblical Salvation in light of Scripture, Spiritual leadership in the home, and being gracious, loving fruit inspectors. A Believers test of faith. 1. Do you have fellowship with Christ and His Saints? 1 John 1:3 what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ 2. Would people say you walk in the light, or walk in the darkness? 1 John 1:6-7 “If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” 3. Do you hide your sin or do you confess your sin and seek God’s forgiveness in Christ? 1 John 1:8–10 “If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.” 4. Are you obedient to God’s Word? (1 John 2:3-5 “By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him:” 5. Is there evidence of perseverance? 1 John 2:12–14 “I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father. I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” 6. Do you love the world and its things or do you love God? (1 John 2:15 “Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” If you were on trial for being a Christian is there enough evidence to convict you? 7. Would your friends and enemies say you practice righteousness? (1 John 2:29 “If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.” 8. Do you follow Christ as you seek to maintain a pure life? 1 John 3:3 “And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.” Do you see a decreasing pattern of sin in your life? 1 John 3:5-6 “You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. No one who abides in Him sins; no one who sins has seen Him or knows Him.” 10. Do you love other believers and those in the world? 1 John 3:14–15 “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.” 11.

Examining Childhood Conversion and Biblical Salvation with Justin Peters

Apologetics Live episode 112 Join us for an open discussion of Memorial Day and those who have forgotten what we fought for and against. Will will also have Open Q and A tonight, so feel free to ask questions. This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast Community Support Striving for Eternity Give us your feedback, email us info@StrivingForEternity.org Write us a review and tell us how we are doing. Sponsors: Logos Bible Software MyPillow use promo SFE and call (800) 873-0176

Remembering Memorial Day with Shawn Waugh

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