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| A Fallible List of Infallible Books? | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:22:54 | |
Gavin Ortlund addresses whether the Protestant canon is a fallible list of infallible books. Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/ | |||
| Fundamentalism 100 Years Ago vs. Today | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:43:55 | |
In this video Gavin Ortlund explains how 20th century fundamentalism and evangelicalism is relevant to the church today. Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/ | |||
| Why Asking "What Caused God" Misses the Mark | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:24:01 | |
Gavin Ortlund defends the cosmological argument for God's existence from the common objection, "if everything needs a cause, what caused God?" Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/ | |||
| Why Apologetics Is Different Now | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:57:26 | |
This talk argues that the doctrine of God is the answer to modern despair, drawing implications for the church's work of evangelical and apologetics. It originally was delivered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Evangelical Free Church in America Theology Conference. The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| "A Question Protestants Can't Answer?" My Response to Brian Holdsworth | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:22:45 | |
In this video I respond to Brian Holdsworth on "A Question Protestants Can't Answer." At the core of the gospel is the glorious truth that Jesus' death on the cross is a substitutionary atonement that enables God to be both just and forgiving. See Brian's video: https://youtu.be/0I05643Pbxo See Sean Luke's response: https://youtu.be/9Ks-2HwuHwQ My video on purgatory: https://youtu.be/YPnNldd9K8c Matthew Barrett's book, The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Why Jesus Prayed For Unity (A Sermon on John 17) | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:36:18 | |
This video is a sermon on John 17, where Jesus prays for unity in the church. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Moral Argument Still Works: Response to Recent Critiques | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:33:52 | |
In this video I respond to Brian Holdsworth on "A Question Protestants Can't Answer." At the core of the gospel is the glorious truth that Jesus' death on the cross is a substitutionary atonement that enables God to be both just and forgiving. See Brian's video: https://youtu.be/0I05643Pbxo See Sean Luke's response: https://youtu.be/9Ks-2HwuHwQ My video on purgatory: https://youtu.be/YPnNldd9K8c Matthew Barrett's book, The Reformation as Renewal: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/the-reformation-as-renewal Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Defending Traditional Marriage with Preston Sprinkle | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:02:11 | |
In this interview I talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle about common critiques of the traditional Christian view of marriage, and how Christians can respond to them. See Preston's book: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Bible-Support-Same-Sex-Marriage/dp/0830785671/ See Preston's website: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Rick Warren on Female Pastors: About That SBC Debate | 18 Jun 2023 | 00:43:33 | |
In this video I do theological triage on complementarianism and egalitarianism, responding to recent events in the Southern Baptist Convention regarding Saddleback Church, Rick Warren, and the question of female pastors. Thomas Kidd's article on Baptist confessions of faith: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/confessions-of-faith-and-the-baptist-tradition/ Sam Storms' article on female pastors: https://www.samstorms.org/enjoying-god-blog/post/a-complementarian-case-for-women-as-pastors My book on theological triage: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/truthunites-20 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Are the Marian Dogmas Credible? | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:11:02 | |
See the full interview here: https://youtu.be/r1Fvxd8VI3s See Becket Cook's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@BecketCook
Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Protestant-Orthodox Relationship: The Moment That Defined It | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:17:41 | |
In this video I draw three lessons for ecumenical theology from an important but often overlooked dialogue in the 1570s and 1580s between Lutheran theologians and Jeremiah II, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. In particular, I suggest that the dialogue clarifies two different approaches to catholicity. Read the letter exchange here: https://www.amazon.com/Augsburg-Constantinople-Correspondence-Theologians-Confession/dp/0916586820/ My video on the Essence-Energies Distinction: https://youtu.be/gvfPICJGcHo Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| How to Get Assurance of Salvation | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:29:54 | |
In this episode I argue that assurance of salvation is possible and then suggest practical steps to pursue it. Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Best Case for Jesus' Resurrection with Mike Licona | 25 May 2023 | 00:58:08 | |
In this video I interview Mike Licona about arguments for the resurrection of Jesus. Mike is one of the world's leading scholars on this topic. See Mike's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficial Get Mike's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Jesus-New-Historiographical-Approach/dp/0830827196/truthunites-20 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Is Trump Changing? What Christians Should Remember | 20 Jul 2024 | 00:10:19 | |
Gavin Ortlund reminds Christians that amidst turmoil connected to Donald Trump and recent political events, our ultimate hope must be in Christ. Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/ | |||
| Why Believe in Real Presence in the Eucharist? | 25 May 2023 | 00:07:48 | |
In this video I offer three reasons in about 5 minutes to accept the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper. My tweet thread about real presence being the historic Baptist view: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund/status/1608158093824921601 My dialogue with Brett Salkeld at Gospel Simplicity on this topic: https://youtu.be/UgW8DFomt20 Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai. SUPPORT: Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Tim Keller's Powerful Parting Words | 20 May 2023 | 00:05:57 | |
In this video I reflect on Tim Keller's legacy, and the urgent need to continue in the gospel work he committed his life to. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Response to George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Catholicism Vs. Protestantism | 16 May 2023 | 00:25:22 | |
In this video I respond to the recent debate between George Farmer and Allie Beth Stuckey on Protestant and Roman Catholic differences. I offer three clarifications about misunderstandings of Protestantism. See the original debate here: https://youtu.be/EopEAQkAhJA See Tony's Lane Treatment of Sola Scriptura here: https://www.amazon.com/Pathway-into-Holy-Scripture/dp/0802840787/truthunites-20 See my interview with John Meade about the Old Testament canon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCwZNr1Q64w
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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Defending My Views on the Canon and Icons | 16 May 2023 | 00:28:14 | |
In this video I respond to Suan Sonna on icons and Trent Horn on the canon of Scripture, two key issues in Roman Catholic and Protestant dialogue. Read Cyril of Jerusalem on the canon here: https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310104.htm
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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Mainline Denominations and Church Unity? With Redeemed Zoomer | 03 May 2023 | 01:01:29 | |
In this video I talk with Redeemed Zoomer about the unity of the church, especially as it relates to the mainline Protestant denominations. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemedzoomer6053 Check out Stephen Charnock's The Existence and Attributes of God: https://www.crossway.org/books/the-existence-and-attributes-of-god-premiumhc/ 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Dennis Prager is Wrong About Porn | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:16:06 | |
In this video I offer three reasons why Dennis Prager is wrong about pornography, following his recent dialogue with Matt Fradd. See my article on Fighting Porn by F.A.I.T.H.: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/fighting-porn-by-f-a-i-t-h/ See information about link between porn and sex trafficking: https://fightthenewdrug.org/by-the-numbers-porn-sex-trafficking-connected/ Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777/truthunites-20 Matt Fradd's book, The Porn Myth: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Myth-Exposing-Reality-Pornography/dp/162164006X/truthunites-20 My Dad's book, The Death of Porn: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Porn-Integrity-Building-Nobility/dp/1433576694/truthunites-20 See the original discussion between Matt Fradd and Dennis Prager here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp8UaU7PboM 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Is Papal Infallibility in the 1st Millennium? Response to Erick Ybarra | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:27:48 | |
In this video I respond to Erick Ybarra on Suan Sonna's channel about whether papal infallibility is in the first millennium of church history. See their video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVH_j22lkrA 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Why I'm a Baptist | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:05:46 | |
In this video I share three reasons why I am a Baptist Christian: credobaptism, congregationalism, and the separation of church and state. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Does Pope Leo I Validate Vatican 1? | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:12:00 | |
Does the pontificate of Leo the Great in the fifth century validate the Roman Catholic Church's claims about papal supremacy? In this video, interacting with my friend Erick Ybarra, I highlight what must be reviewed to answer this question. Check out Erick's interview on the excellent channel Gospel Simplicity: https://youtu.be/G39_Jf2PYnM 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
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| This C.S. Lewis Book Predicted the 21st Century | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:49:45 | |
In this episode I share about why I love C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength, and why it is a helpful and important book for Christians today. C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength: https://www.amazon.com/That-Hideous-Strength-Space-Trilogy/dp/0743234928/truthunites-20 Carl Trueman's The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332/truthunites-20 My article on That Hideous Strength: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/conversion-in-c-s-lewis-that-hideous-strength/ My video on Till We Have Faces: https://youtu.be/aDyg7KN_Fcg 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Clerical Celibacy: A Protestant Critique | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:39:04 | |
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: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433590972 Pre-order Ortlund's book on Protestantism: https://www.zondervan.com/p/what-it-means-to-be-protestant/ Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/ | |||
| Pope Vigilius: A Challenge to Vatican 1 | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:49:16 | |
In this video I discuss how the conflict between Pope Vigilius and Constantinople II in 553 A.D. represents a challenge to papal supremacy as taught at Vatican 1. ESV Church History Study Bible: https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Church-History-Study-Bible/dp/1433579685/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Best New Book on Protestantism (with Matthew Barrett) | 04 Apr 2023 | 01:04:47 | |
In this video I interview Dr. Matthew Barrett about his new book, The Reformation as Renewal, and why Protestantism is better positioned for catholicity than the alternatives. Dr. Barrett's book: https://www.amazon.com/Reformation-Renewal-Retrieving-Catholic-Apostolic/dp/031009755X/truthunites-20 Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms: https://www.amazon.com/Creeds-Confessions-Catechisms-Chad-Dixhoorn/dp/1433579871/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Simulation Hypothesis (with Parker Settecase) | 01 Apr 2023 | 01:11:32 | |
In this video I talk with Parker Settecase about the simulation hypothesis: what it is, arguments for and against it, what it reveals about our culture, and why it's important to respond to as Christians. Parker's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkersPensees Our Last Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCLICdpaXj8 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Answering Questions From My Patrons | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:57:44 | |
Here I answer 10 questions from my patrons. Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Apologetics, The Deity of Christ, and Protestantism (with Jeremiah Short) | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:53:10 | |
In this video I chat with Jeremiah Short about the needs of Christian apologetics, the deity of Christ, and Protestantism. Check out Jeremiah's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@TheBlackDoctor21 Check out Jeremiah's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackdoctor21?_t=8aoXHsqdRJW&_r=1 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Would Augustine Embrace Evolution? | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:42:47 | |
In this video I do theological triage with the doctrine of creation, suggesting that Augustine would probably embrace some form of evolution, if he were alive today. Check out my book on the topic: https://www.amazon.com/Retrieving-Augustines-Doctrine-Creation-Controversy/dp/0830853243/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Did Satan's Fall Corrupt Nature? | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:58:35 | |
In this video I explain and defend the angelic fall theodicy as an explanation for natural evil. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Which Denomination Should You Choose? | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:07:44 | |
If you are convinced of Protestantism, how do you go about deciding which Protestant denomination to join? 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| What is Sola Scriptura? Response to the Catechumen | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:27:29 | |
Here I respond to the critique from @thecatechumen of my case for sola Scriptura in a recent debate. See his video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY2V4KGUi0k 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Sola Scriptura Debate Review (with Josh Schooping and Sean Luke) | 09 Mar 2023 | 01:08:38 | |
In this video Josh, Sean, and Gavin reflect on Gavin's debate on sola Scriptura with Trent Horn hosted by Pints with Aquinas on March 2, 2023. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Perelandra: The BEST Scene: Hatred Has a Purpose | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:16:08 | |
Gavin Ortlund reflects on Perelandra by C.S. Lewis and whether hatred can ever be good. Truth Unites 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/
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| Revival at Asbury? A Theological Reflection | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
Here I share my thoughts about revival, responding to the recent events happening at Asbury University. See Jonathan Edwards' work on revival: https://www.amazon.com/Distinguishing-Marks-Spirit-Vintage-Puritan-ebook/dp/B017KSC9JY/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| How Secularism Borrows From Christianity (with Glen Scrivener) | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:52:07 | |
Glen Scrivener is an ordained Anglican who writes, speaks, and makes media to equip the church and reach beyond it. Check out his book, The Air We Breathe: https://www.amazon.com/Air-We-Breathe-Kindness-Christian/dp/1784987492/truthunites-20 Check out the ministry he serves, Speak Life: https://speaklife.org.uk/ Speak Life on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/speaklifemedia 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The BEST and WORST Responses to my Icons Video | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:40:33 | |
In this video I work through the best and worst responses to my video on venerating icons, identifying 5 arguments we need to leave behind, and then 3 we need to keep exploring. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Spiritual Gifts and Spiritual Warfare (with Sam Storms) | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:02:23 | |
In this video I interview Sam Storms about spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, and the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. Sam's ministry: https://www.samstorms.org/ Understanding Spiritual Gifts: A Comprehensive Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Gifts-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310111498/truthunites-20 Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Spiritual-Warfare-Comprehensive-Guide/dp/0310120845/truthunites-20 Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Power-Welcoming-Gifts-Spirit/dp/0310533848/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Puritans: 5 Books to Start With | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:08:11 | |
Here I offer five recommendations for books to get started engaging with the Puritans. Links: 1) Samuel Rutherford's Letters: https://www.amazon.com/Loveliness-Christ-Samuel-Rutherford/dp/0851519563/truthunites-20 2) John Owen, The Mortification of Sin: https://www.amazon.com/Mortification-Sin-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/0851518672/truthunites-20 3) Thomas Goodwin, The Heart of Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Christ-Vintage-Puritan/dp/1941129218/truthunites-20 4) Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed: https://www.amazon.com/Bruised-Reed-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/1848718039/truthunites-20 5) Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor: https://www.amazon.com/Reformed-Pastor-Puritan-Paperbacks/dp/1848712111/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| The Church Fathers: 5 Books to Start With | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:09:13 | |
Here are 5 books from the church fathers that are great starting points for those seeking to grow in their knowledge of church history. 1) Augustine's Confessions: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Penguin-Classics-Saint-Augustine/dp/014044114X/truthunites-20 2) Athanasius' On the Incarnation: https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271/truthunites-20 3) Irenaeus' On the Apostolic Preaching: https://www.amazon.com/Apostolic-Preaching-Irenaeus-Saint-Bishop/dp/0881411744/truthunites-20 4) Gregory the Great's Book of Pastoral Rule: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Pastoral-Rule-Gregory-Patristics/dp/0881413186/truthunites-20 5) John of Damascus' Three Treatises on the Divine Images: https://www.amazon.com/Treatises-Vladimirs-Seminary-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881412457/truthunites-20 See Trevin Wax's comment on Sarah Ruden's new translation of Augustine's Confessions: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/augustine-the-lover-sarah-rudens-new-translation-of-confessions/ 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Icon Veneration in the Early Church? Response to Craig Truglia | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:42:06 | |
In this video I respond to Craig Truglia on the veneration of icons in the early church. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Response to Horn and Akin on Icons | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
In this video I respond to Jimmy Akin and Trent Horn on the veneration of icons. See their original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0I33o_GA1M See Tim Keller's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Gods-Empty-Promises-Matters/dp/1594485496/truthunites-20 See Greg Beale's book on idolatry here: https://www.amazon.com/We-Become-What-Worship-Biblical/dp/083082877X/truthunites-20 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Dissecting Arguments for God (with Lukas Ruegger) | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:58:28 | |
In this video Lukas Ruegger and I dissect various arguments for the existence of God. Check out Lukas' Channel Deflate: https://www.youtube.com/@Deflate2020 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Icon Veneration is CLEARLY an Accretion! | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:14:54 | |
Here I give an overview of the Protestant concern about venerating icons, looking at its development in church history in three phases, and the Protestant biblical interpretation of that development. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Sharing the Gospel in 2024 vs. 2014 | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
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 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: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/
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| A MAJOR Problem With "Doctrinal Development" | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:29:31 | |
In this video I engage the doctrine "no salvation outside the church" as a window into the Roman Catholic conception of doctrinal development. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Lessons From Tim Keller's Ministry with Collin Hansen | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:50:39 | |
In this interview I discuss what Christians can learn today from Tim Keller's ministry with Collin Hansen, author of Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation. Buy Collin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Keller-Spiritual-Intellectual-Formation/dp/0310128684/truthunites-20 Another book referenced is Chris Watkin's Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture: https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Critical-Theory-Unfolding-Culture/dp/0310128722/truthunites-20 Collin Hansen serves as vice president for content and editor in chief of The Gospel Coalition. He hosts the Gospelbound podcast and has written and contributed to many books, including Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ Is Essential. He has published with the New York Times and the Washington Post and offered commentary for CNN, Fox News, NPR, BBC, ABC News, and PBS NewsHour. He is an adjunct professor at Beeson Divinity School, where he also co-chairs the advisory board. 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||
| Are Protestants Like Skeptics? A Response to Michael Lofton | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:31:24 | |
In this video I respond to Michael Lofton's critique of my interpretation of the Roman Catholic teaching concerning "no salvation outside the church." Michael's video: https://youtu.be/niuYKEYBs18 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: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites One time donation: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/truthunites FOLLOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://gavinortlund.com/ | |||