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This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins Chris as they talk about the love of God from Ephesians 2 and 3.

This week, as we prepare to enter "Pride Month" in America, there are those who declare it is more important to be loving than theological. However, when we rightly understand Scripture, we recognize there is no biblical love in pride. Show Links: Got Questions - Love Your Neighbor Got Questions - Phileo Love Got Questions - Friendship With the World is Enmity With God

This week, Chris and Rich discuss biblical marriage roles in the context of Ephesians 5: 22-33. Husbands and wives are called to certain roles which are defined by their own submission to Christ. Show Links: Submission and Love - Biblical Marriage Defined AiG Article - Inferior or Equal

This week, Rich and Chris talk about how Christians should approach having debates and discussions with their brethren over important topics. While we can certainly engage in passionate discussions, we should always seek to avoid unnecessary divisiveness and look to build one another up in a spirit of humility, compassion, and kindness. Show Links: A Christian Directory, Vol. 4 - Richard Baxter Got Questions - Why are Christians always arguing? Got Questions - What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

This week, Chris and Rich celebrate God's grace in allowing this podcast to be on the air for 7 years. May this episode bless and entertain you all. Show Links VOR's Very First Episode

This week we look back at when Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joined VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor? Rick Warren "Love Letter" to SBC - Video

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the matter of professing Christians who claim to hold to the core tenets of the faith while their practice is at odds with clear biblical teaching. Show Links: Article - Saying the Right Things Doesn't Necessarily Prove Genuine Christianity Article - What is Orthopraxy/Orthopraxis? VOR Episode - The Debate Over Secondary Issues in Scripture

This week, Andrew Rappaport joins Chris as they discuss the recent mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee and the growth of culturally acceptable violence against certain groups in the nation. Show Links: STTK Article - Audrey Hale and Culturally Acceptable Violence

Recently Rick Warren has discussed the scriptures which led him to believe it is permissible for women to preach and teach men. Chris and Rich examine the scriptures to see whether these claims are true. Show Links: Rick Warren Video Clip Christianity Today Article "I Don't Support a Theology That..." "I Can't Support a Theology That...Pt. 2" VOR YouTube Channel

This week, Andy Olson of Echo Zoe Radio and Chris come together to discuss the wickedness of sin and how it demonstrates our desperate need for the gospel of Jesus Christ. We ask you prayerfully consider sharing this episode with those in your life who may need to hear this important message.

On this Rewind episode from last year, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2 MacArthur - The Christian and Government MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1 MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7 John Calvin Commentary on Romans 13: 5-7 Got Questions? - Why Did Jesus Warn Against Saying the Word Raca?

This week, Chris discusses a recent video debate put out by The Gospel Coalition wherein Jen Wilkin made an argument that Christians should consider placing their children in public schools. However, she also tied this argument to the idea that public school involvement is a form of the command to love one's neighbor. Does such an argument have biblical merit? Show Links: TGC Public School Video Truth Be Known - True Marks of Revival

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the modern evangelical embrace of emotionalism in events such as the Asbury Revival and TV shows like The Chosen. Similar to progressivist teaching, which denies the sufficiency of Scripture as God's Word, emotionalism can undermine the Bible by declaring we need something more. Show Links: Squirrel Chatter Episode on Asbury Denny Burk - Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival Ebook - The Almost Christian Discovered Find Forgiveness in Christ

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the fruit of the Spirit which is the evidence of Christ's work of salvation in a believer's life. Show Links: Spurgeon - The First Fruit of the Spirit Christian Podcast Community Apologetics Live Episode Find Forgiveness in Christ

In response to a recent video where Andy Stanley of North Point Community Church affirms gay Christians in the church, Chris and Rich discuss the video and the biblical understanding of what makes someone a Christian. Show Links: Rich's Interview on A Word Fitly Spoken Article - Such Were Some of You Andy Stanley Video Ryan Visconti Twitter Thread Matter of Theology - Affirmation or Repentance Dividing Line Episode Regarding Andy Stanley VOR Episode - Has "Page CXVI" Abandoned the Faith?

This week, Chris and Rich discuss how the manipulation of language in culture today is being used to trap Christians into an approved narrative. Christians must be consumed with the desire to know how God defines terms, concepts, and ideas. We must never give way to culture and adulterate the truth. Show Links: Matter of Theology Episode - The Bible Says... Dividing Line Episode - The Insufficiency of Scripture by Andy Stanley

This week, Chris goes solo and discusses the growing use of the term "fake Christian" by those who oppose biblical truth. Born out of a combination of worldly desires and pragmatism in the professing church, many today feel emboldened to claim they are the standard of true religious expression while simultaneously declaring biblical Christianity to be hate-filled. How should Christians respond to this new assault?

As Rich fights the creeping crud this week, we invite you to listen to our discussion from 2018 when we talked about a golden calf of the Christian church in our age, inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discuss this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.

Rich and Chris spend New Year's Eve discussing various issues in the last year to include Christian Nationalism, pragmatism, LGBTQ+ compromise in the church, Amy Grant, Rick Warren, and more. They also discuss what they hope to see and do in the year to come. Show Links: Ligonier State of Theology VOR on YouTube Ideological Subversion Video Find Forgiveness in Christ

This week, Chris and Rich continue their discussion of the roles of men and women in the church, the qualifications of a pastor, and the history of Ephesus where Timothy was preaching when Paul wrote his epistle. Show Links: Pliny H. N. v. 29, as quoted in “Ephesus,” The Latin Library John W. Cowart. “Ephesus: A Wonder of the World.” http://legalhistorysources.com/ChurchHistory220/LectureOne/MagnaMater.htm https://www.gotquestions.org/braided-hair.html https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2019/08/17/three-things-in-ephesus-timothy-likely-saw/ https://www.worldhistory.org/ephesos/ https://www.monergism.com/topics/gender-issues/women-office-bearers https://www.gotquestions.org/mystery-religions.html

This week, in response to a post by Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Twitter, Chris and Rich discuss what the Bible instructs concerning the roles of women and men in the church. Does Scripture speak specifically to these roles and what about examples of godly women in history as shown in Scripture? Show Link: Michelle Lesley article - Rock Your Role

Professing Christians who support homosexual agendas often claim Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of inhospitality or rape. This week, Chris and Rich discuss this claim and what the Bible declares on the subject. Show Links: MLJ Sermon - Moral Perversion AiG - Sodom and Gomorrah: What Was the Primary Sin? Got Questions - What Does the Bible Say About Gay Marriage? Got Question - What is Sexual Immorality? Lyndon Unger - Sodomy and Understanding Genesis 19 Find Forgiveness in Christ

With the backdrop of the US Senate's vote on the "Respect for Marriage" act, Chris and Rich discuss that marriage is God's institution, not the world's. Only He can determine what is a marriage and Christians ought not to be trapped into accepting a worldly definition. Show Links: STTK Article - It's Not About Pluralism, It's About Worldviews Axios.com Article on Colorado Shooting

It's Rewind Time. Join Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity and Chris when they discussed how Christians need to consider what is the source of their authority when they engage in conservative politics. Are the end goals of political activism more important than God's Word and what compromises do we make when we ally ourselves with secular conservatives? Show Notes: Dave Rubin Twitter Post Glenn Beck/Dave Rubin Video Clip Andrew Rappaport - Political Activism: A Christian's Role

What was the primary false gospel which Paul fought against and so many sought his death over? Rich and Chris discuss one verse from the Word of God which declares a truth contrary to what the world loves and embraces. Show Links: Got Questions: Why is salvation by works the predominantly held viewpoint? Got Questions: How can salvation be not of works when faith is required? MLJ Sermon: By Grace Through Faith GTY Blog: Faith is a Gift J.C. Ryle: Only One Way of Salvation

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the question, "If God is real then why do bad things happen?" Many people ask this question loaded with presuppositions, chief among them the idea that we deserve something good from God. Christians should be prepared to respond to those presuppositions biblically. Show Links: STTK Article: If God is Real, Why is Your Life So Hard? Voddie Baucham Video: If God is So Powerful and So Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen? John MacArthur: Why Does God Allow So Much Suffering? Find Forgiveness in Christ

As Reformation Day nears, take time to listen to this episode from earlier this year when Chris and Rich discussed how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of The Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism Got Questions - What is Deconstruction? Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean? Find Forgiveness in Christ Support Voice of Reason Radio

This week, Chris and Rich discuss that when Christ came into the world, He came among the lowest of society. There is no barrier to any rank or social status to have access to God if they come in the manner He has prescribed. Show Links: A.W. Pink - Access to God Cessationist Conference

This week, Chris and Rich discuss why and how Christians can engage in the current culture wars. All our efforts should be for the glorification of God and the proclamation of the gospel. Show Links: Chris' Twitter Post MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 1 MacArthur - The Christian's Response in a Pagan Society, Pt. 2 MacArthur - The Christian and Government MacArthur - The Christian's Responsibility to Government, Pt. 1 MacArthur Letter to Gavin Newsom MLJ Sermon on Romans 13: 1-7 John Calvin Commentary on Romans 13: 5-7 Got Questions? - Why Did Jesus Warn Against Saying the Word Raca?

We often hear people use this phrase but what does it really mean? Why do some professing Christians accuse others of limiting God? How is God put in a box? We look into the biblical implications of this statement. Show Links: NoCo Radio - Don't Put God in a Box! Tim Challies - Putting God in a Box - Doctrine CrossExamined.org - Yes, We Do Need to Put God in a Box The Domain for Truth - You're Putting God in a Box Find Forgiveness in Christ!

This week, Chris and Rich dive into the book of Jude and urge Christians to earnestly contend for the faith within the church. Show Links: Got Questions - What does it mean to contend for the faith? GTY - How to Contend for the Faith? Desiring God - Contend for the Faith MLJ - The Unchangeable Message Bible Hub - Jude 1:3 Commentaries

After an extended break, Rich and Chris are back behind the mics! And this week, they discuss how the Hyper-Dispensationalist view of Scripture inserts a false and harmful view of the gospel and the church into the book of Acts. Show Links: Covenant Theology vs. Dispensationalism Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ (Bob Dewaay) Theopedia: Hyper-dispensationalism Theopedia: E. W. Bullinger Ultradispensationalism Got Questions: What is mid-Acts dispensationalism?

Looking back to last year when Chris and Rich discussed how the Christian can and will face suffering in this life. God calls us to submissive obedience through which He makes us more like Christ and glorifies His name.

Let's look at a year ago when Chris tackled a potpourri of mini topics, speaking on issues of wicked leaders in our nation, evangelical elites who have suddenly gone silent, and finding joy in our trials. Show Link: VOR Episode: The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election

This week, we look back at when Chris and Rich responded to objections raised to Chris' article "Should We Platform Survivors to End Abuse in The Church?" Some readers questioned if the article sought to silence victims, if the Bible was truly the best source to treat trauma, and who is the church platforming? Chris and Rich seek to answer the objections biblically and with grace in a topic that can often be controversial. Show Links: Truth Be Known Episode: The Problem With Platforming Abuse Victims Hearts for the Lost Podcast Support Voice of Reason Radio

It's Rewind Time! In this episode, Chris and Rich discussed one Millenial teen's call for the Church to become a safe space for alternate forms of worship. Show Link: USA Today Article

This week, Chris and Rich discuss the passing of Beni Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, California. In this episode, we discuss our concern over the nature of Bethel's theology of healing, how God uses tragedy to bring people to salvation, and that it is our prayer that this time causes deep reflection on God's true gospel which brings repentance and faith. Show links: Christian Post Article The Messed Up Church - Video The Theology of Sickness and Healing - Bethel Video Bethel - Core Values Ten Reasons Why You Should Run Away From Bethel Redding What is Bethel Church, Redding, CA? Martyn Lloyd-Jones Sermon - Glorious Gospel; Glorious God Find Forgiveness in Christ

This week, we look back at when Rich and Chris discussed what is the church and who is it for? One of the golden calves of the Christian church in our age is inviting people to church to hear the gospel. We discussed this methodology and whether it should be a practice in the church.

This week, Chris and Rich discuss how professing evangelicals who engage in deconstructionism see themselves as practicing the principles of the Reformation. Is this comparison warranted or should Christians be on guard against destructive false teachings? Show Links: STTK Article - Deconstruction is Not Reformation Just Thinking Episode #117 - Evangelical Deconstructionism Got Questions - What is Deconstruction? Desiring God - What Does "Deconstruction" Even Mean? Find Forgiveness in Christ Support Voice of Reason Radio

This week, Chris and Rich discuss primary and secondary issues of Scripture. Does a doctrine being designated "secondary" mean it is irrelevant or should not be debated? Show Links: G3 Article - The Doctrine of Sympathy STTK - On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Blue Letter Bible - The Writings of Paul Christianity.Com - Paul's Letters CARM - Doctrine Table Ligonier - What is Sound Doctrine? TGC - When Should Doctrine Divide? Find Forgiveness in Christ Support Voice of Reason Radio

This week, following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich address certain evangelical arguments about how to best end abortion. Some are arguing that Christians must cede authority to the government to provide for the needs of mothers, but is this biblical? Show Links: VOR Episode - Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion STTK Article - Is Roe the End? STTK Article - Elitists Lecturing the Church About Abortion Abort 73 Article - US Abortion Statistics NY Times - Who Gets Abortions in America? Karen Swallow Prior - I Prayed and Protested to End Roe. What Comes Next? David French - The Pro-Life Movement's Work is Just Beginning

This week, Chris Huff of Matter of Theology joins VOR. Following the SBC Annual Meeting, we discuss the drift of the denomination, the actions of its leaders, and ask the question: is it time for churches to leave the SBC? Show Links: Donate to "Cessationist" Movie Project STTK Article: On Rick Warren, Women Pastors, and "Secondary Issues." Megan Basham Article: Southern Baptists' #MeToo Moment Tennessean New Site: Live Updates of Annual Meeting Dustin Benge Twitter Thread: What is a Pastor? Rick Warren "Love Letter" to SBC - Video

This week, Chris joins Andy Olson on the Echo Zoe Radio program for Discussion Cornucopia 2022. They talk about three different, but related topics from the Christian response to tragedy, being Salt and Light in the world, and the nature of our rights as Christians. Show Link: Echo Zoe Ministries Find Forgiveness in Christ

One year ago, Chris and Rich addressed when professed Christian singer Latifah Alattas of "Page CXVI" publicly announced her affirmation of the LGBT community. They discussed the public statement she released on Facebook and biblically respond to her hermeneutic of "love." Show Links: Page CXVI Facebook Statement "Sheologians" Article Ligonier Article - True Love

This week, Chris elaborates on his recent post about "common-sense gun control" laws. Chris and Rich also discuss the Christian response to these issues and why Christians own firearms. Show Links: GTY Sermon - Answering Tough Questions About the Christian and Government John Piper - Should Christians Be Encouraged to Arm Themselves? Tim Challies - How Should Christians Use Guns? Got Questions - How Should a Christian View Gun Control? Understanding America's Rifle NRA - Assault Weapons Find Forgiveness in Christ

This week Chris and Rich take on the ever-present argument that Christians need to be winsome and nuanced on social issues lest we offend the lost. Is this biblically true or are the pitfalls Christians need to be aware of? Show Links: Just Thinking - A Nuanced Gospel Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Man and Sin Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Ungodliness James R. Wood - How I Evolved on Tim Keller James R. Wood - This Article is Not About Tim Keller David French - A Critique of Tim Keller Reveals the Moral Devolution of the New Christian Right Jeff Wright - He Holds Them in Derision: Godly Mockery

With the SCOTUS leak indicating the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, Chris and Rich discuss the tepid response from evangelical elites. Show Links: Article: Overturning Roe v. Wade inches us back toward the arc of justice Article: The Roe Leak Spotlights America’s Crisis of Credibility Free Grace Broadcaster: Evangelism 180 Movie The Big Eva Compromise of the 2020 Election Whole Life Means Woke Life for Abortion Putting Abortion Ahead of the Gospel Find Forgiveness in Christ

In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach? Show Links: A Word Fitly Spoken Bible.Org - Titus 2

This week, Chris and Rich discuss a hit-piece article published by Baptist News Global against Texas pastor Tom Buck. Christians must be aware that even just "reporting the facts" can be manipulated to lead readers to predetermined conclusions. It is the Christian's duty to ask questions about what is being said and what is being excluded. Show Links: A Story of Restorative Grace - Jennifer Buck Tom and Jennifer Buck's Story - Video First Baptist Church Lindale Elders' Statement Servants and Heralds - Timeline of Events Article Baptist News Global Article Janet Mefferd - David Bumgardner Screenshot Janet Mefferd - Journalism Questions Thread The Spurgeon Library - A Divided Heart

As we approach Easter, Chris and Rich, taking passages of writings from Charles Spurgeon and J.C. Ryle, encourage Christians to count the cost as we call people to follow Christ. Show Links: Spurgeon Sermon 3094 Spurgeon Sermon 1167 JC. Ryle "Holiness" Passage Chapel Library