Was Epstein Really a Monster? Man’s Depravity and God’s Justice

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

When people talk about Jeffrey Epstein or other evil men, like Jeffrey Dahmer or Adolf Hitler, they tend to label them "monsters" or "sub-human". They do this in an attempt to not only distance themselves from their evil acts, but to separate themselves further by saying that these evil men had a different nature from "normal" men. The problem with this is that all men have the same nature, and it is only due to God's mercy that He constrains their sin and limits the depravity of their actions. Jeffrey Epstein was, without a doubt, an evil man, but if you understand history and the nature of human behavior, you will find that many men have and would act in similar ways. For a man who has vast financial resources and no fear of God, this type of behavior is more typical than exceptional.In this episode, we focus on the nature of evil and the outworking of man's depravity. We discuss how easy it is to magnify the sins of certain men while completely overlooking the sins of others who have done far worse. While Jeffrey Epstein did great evil, the Catholic church has in the same general time period, molested thousands upon thousands of young boys and girls worldwide, with very little prosecution or media attention. Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:05:36 Love of Money00:13:49 Underestimating Depravity00:28:00 A Long History00:34:22 Unchanged Nature00:45:07 Epstein Truth and Sensation01:03:25 Selective Outrage01:14:27 Stand Against EvilProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy Kaiser

Walk in the Steps of Faith

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Salvation is God forgiving our lawless deeds which brings us to a place of receiving blessings from God. Sin produces death, salvation produces joy. He then points out that blessing did not come upon Abraham when he was circumcised. It came upon him when he entered into the covenant. He received the sign of that covenant after having entered into the covenant. Paul's point is that the example of Abraham shows that he is the father of all who believe, not just of those who were circumcised. When pedobaptists say that circumcision is the precursor to baptism miss the point, it is a seal of Abraham's faith because it follows entering into the covenant and does not precede it as they do with their children.

How the Super Bowl Has Ravaged the Church

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
There are churches that hold Super Bowl parties or cancel Sunday evening services so people can watch the Super Bowl. If the Sabbath is a day of rest, why shouldn't we do what we want to relax on that day?Thumbnail image by Alan Owns under BY-NC-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00 Sabbath Made for Man09:56 Superbowl Idolatry13:22 Sabbath Sports28:57 Joy in God40:05 Childrens' Sunday Sports42:54 Fighting for the Sabbath57:28 Community Testimony01:01:33 Are Sports Special?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Righteousness Apart from Works

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
After showing that Abraham was saved by faith and not by works, Paul argues the foolishness of thinking that we could be saved by works. To be saved by works means that God owes us something. That are works have created a debt of wages from God to a man. When God has given us all things including our very life itself, the idea that God could have a debt to us is completely contrary to the nature of God. He then goes on and says that David understood this as he quotes from Psalm 32.

The Big Lie of Easy Believism (The Death of Scott Adams)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created Dilbert, died recently, and as part of his final public statements, made a very disturbing profession of non-faith while claiming to accept Christ as his Lord and Savior. The general response to this within Christian circles was even more disturbing, with many seeing it as a positive thing and reacting negatively toward any attempt to examine, analyze, or comment on what happened. And while we are going to discuss Scott Adams, our goal is much more to focus on the state of the church, and how easy believism has progressed to such a point that saying you do not believe is considered acceptable. Thumbnail image by Art of Charm under CC BY 3.0Timecodes00:00:00 Scott Adams00:06:18 Fear of God Beginning of Understanding00:15:40 A Heart to Fear God00:20:57 Words Seperated from Hearts00:24:05 The Problem with Pascal's Wager00:29:54 The Small God of Arminianism00:40:47 This is a Hard Heart00:45:53 Bringing God to our Level00:52:57 Purpose of the Gospel00:56:29 The Cost of Being a DiscipleProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Faith was Accounted for Righteousness

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
After proving that for the glory of God, salvation always had to be the work of God so it had to be by faith rather than by works, Paul now goes back to the covenant with Abraham. The Abrahamic covenant was made with Abram after he heard the promise of God that his descendants would be like the stars in the sky in number and believed Him. At ninety years old without offspring his whole life, it is easy to understand why Abram would not believe. According to the flesh, it made no sense. But Abram believed that the times were framed by the word of God, so if He spoke and said it would be so, then it would happen. He had faith and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Moses Was Not a Dispensationalist

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Dispensationalists often argue that Old Testament promises to Israel must only be fulfilled in a physical way to the earthly nation of Israel. There are many complexities with that view because even in the Old Testament, the word "Israel" is also used to mean the promised land, the northern kingdom, the church, or even Jesus Christ. And while there are promises that were made to the physical nation, it is important to understand that God laid the groundwork for bringing in the Gentiles to Moses all the way back in the Pentateuch. In Deuteronomy, in the Song of Moses, Moses understood that the earthly nation of Israel was just a type and that those to whom God gave the gift of faith are the true Israel. In this episode, we look at how fundamental the typology of Israel is to redemptive history and how easy it is to miss it because of how strongly dispensationalism has been pushed in the US and much of the rest of the world. Timecodes00:00:00 Song of Moses00:09:47 Tower of Babel00:22:01 Rejoice O Gentiles00:32:57 Israel's Rebellion00:49:40 DispensationalismProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

The Law of Faith

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000
After declaring that it is only through Christ and His mercy can we avoid the judgment of the law which He does so that His righteousness can be seen, Paul now speaks about the law. The law make all under judgment, so no one can boast of their works for we are justified by faith separate from any works that we might do. Since justification is separate from the deeds of the law, the giving of the law can make no difference between the Jews and the Gentiles. He is the God of all and all are saved by faith in Him. That does not mean that law is abolished, rather justification by faith makes the law more visible.

Is Interracial Marriage Sinful or Unwise?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
There are many false teachers on social media who are making foolish statements about race, culture, and marriage, saying things like, "interracial marriage isn't a sin, it's just not ideal," or "it's fine to tell your white daughter she shouldn't marry a solid Christian black man because you want grandchildren who look like you." These wolves are not just giving bad advice; they are attacking the heart of the gospel, not because the gospel requires you to marry someone from a different culture or "race", but because it commands you to prioritize spiritual matters over physical concerns. Most people don't have the luxury of choosing between two or more identical spiritually-qualified life partners. And the last thing you should do in such a situation is make physical matters primary. And we should not think this is a new debate. It has been going on for some time in different forms, and though now its proponents are trying to soften it from the openBob Jones University position, which banned interracial dating until 2008 by claiming it was against God's design. So here's the question: Is there any actual Scriptural support for their idea?Timecodes00:00:00 Leaders Pushing This00:08:32 Qualifications for Marriage00:16:04 Moses' Marriage00:22:58 Christ's Marriage00:28:52 Ruth's Marriage00:33:02 What Is Race?00:49:28 Is It Unwise?00:54:00 Biblical Law00:57:29 Christian Culture01:08:35 Punishment for Foreign WivesProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music

To Demonstrate His Righteousness

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Paul is showing how God is glorified in salvation, because the true nature of fallen man that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God so we needed someone outside of ourselves. All of us fail to glorify God the way that we should through perfect obedience so none of us could be justified by our works. Instead, it required a Redeemer, because we could never pay the debt. By His grace, He freely justifies us to demonstrate His righteousness and His mercy because He passes over the sins that were previously committed.

Why Annihilationism is Heresy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Does the Bible clearly teach that those who did in their sin are tormented for all eternity in the lake of fire? Or does it suggest that there is an end to God's wrath against sinners? While the church has long held the former position, in late 2025, Kirk Cameron posted a video where he genuinely questions the doctrine of eternal judgment, or, as those who hold to conditional immortality like to call it, eternal conscious torment. This view, often called annihilationism, redefines Biblical death and eternal torment for a period of judgment ending in annihilation. While we will deal with many of the verses that they use in this episode, it is worth first considering how changes to eternal judgment affects all of theology. Those who argue for conditional immortality often act like their view does not impact other doctrines. So here's the question: Are they correct?Thumbnail image by Ivan Vtorov under CC BY-SA 3.0. It shows not hell, but a lava lake in a Hawaiian volcano. Timecodes00:00:00 Why Does it Matter?00:04:49 What Is Death?00:19:12 Changing Terms00:22:26 Eternal Contempt00:28:16 Unpayable Debt00:36:56 Rich Man and Lazarus00:42:36 Destroying Soul and Body00:52:19 The Second Death00:59:13 God Can't Be Like That?01:08:11 Wages of Sin Death01:12:42 Corruption in Hell01:14:09 ConclusionProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

The World Guilty Before God

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
After citing many examples that show the total depravity of man, Paul uses that to explain a primary purpose of the law to stop every mouth. Because the heart of carnal man is to deny reality because of their sin, God gave the law to stop their mouth and so that they see their sin. There is no law that can save from sin, but God's perfect law makes every man's guilty clear to them. Man wants to think he is righteous and wise, but the law forces him to recognize that he is neither.

Is the American Church Bloodthirsty? Venezuela, Trump & Unjust Wars

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Recently, President Trump sent troops into Venezuela to "arrest" President Maduro, an action that, according to the Constitution, certainly should require the approval of Congress. And even though President Trump did this on his own authority and, according to many reports, around 100 people were killed, most conservatives, including many who identify as Christians, have applauded this action. And this is not the first time that an American president has waged war or ordered the killing of citizens of foreign nations without due process. In 2011, President Obama ordered the killing of an American citizen by drone strike. President Clinton ordered bombings on a pharmaceutical company that killed one worker and injured others. President George H. W. Bush ordered the invasion of Panama on the grounds of "self-defense". And there are many other examples. And while many will defend these actions based on the fact that the people killed were "not good people", that should not be part of the equation. The question is does the American president have the right in the eyes of God to kill those who he considers a significant enough threat? Is that where God's word draws the line? Is it where the laws of the United States draw it? There are many bad people in the world, so can the president righteously kill whoever he chooses, or is he committing murder? And if it is wrong, why does the church so overwhelmingly support these bloodthirsty policies?Timecodes00:00:00 Venezuela00:04:53 Playing God00:09:15 Lethal Force00:11:37 Legitimate President?00:15:55 Act of Undeclared War00:23:51 Need for Justice00:27:26 Bloodthirsty Nature

Is Heresy Only Essential Doctrines?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Kirk Cameron came out recently saying that he leaned toward a view of conditionalism which is a flavor of annihilationism. Many people started to ask, "Is Kirk Cameron a heretic?" Todd Friel described why he thinks annihilationism is not a heresy and why therefore Cameron is not a heretic. To do this, he utilized a common method that categorizes each theology as either "Essential" or "Non-Essential". In his view, to be classified as a heresy, the wrong idea must be about an essential doctrine (he also seemed to say if you hold to a heresy, then you are a heretic, but that may have just been in the context of Cameron's position as a teacher) The problem is that this method of categorization regarding heresy does not come from Scripture. So we feel that it is worth discussing what the bible actually says about heresy and what makes a man a heretic. While Friel and many others say that heresy is different than error or being wrong, the Greek word that is translated heresy means "to choose". The word also contains the idea of creating divisions. So heresy fundamentally means to choose to believe something that is not true. But does this mean that everyone who chooses to believe something that is not true is a heretic. NO. Absolutely not. According to scripture, a heretic is one who refuses to repent when corrected and who teaches their false view to others, causing division in the body of Christ.So, why is it dangerous to make heresy to hold to something essential? Because what scripture teaches us is that God loves those things that we do out of faith and he hates those who love lawlessness. And lawlessness is not limited to "essential" doctrines, but springs up

Is Heresy Only Against Essential Doctrines?

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Kirk Cameron came out recently saying that he leaned toward a view of conditionalism which is a flavor of annihilationism. Many people started to ask, "Is Kirk Cameron a heretic?" Todd Friel described why he thinks annihilationism is not a heresy and why therefore Cameron is not a heretic. To do this, he utilized a common method that categorizes each theology as either "Essential" or "Non-Essential". In his view, to be classified as a heresy, the wrong idea must be about an essential doctrine (he also seemed to say if you hold to a heresy, then you are a heretic, but that may have just been in the context of Cameron's position as a teacher) The problem is that this method of categorization regarding heresy does not come from Scripture. So we feel that it is worth discussing what the bible actually says about heresy and what makes a man a heretic. While Friel and many others say that heresy is different than error or being wrong, the Greek word that is translated heresy means "to choose". The word also contains the idea of creating divisions. So heresy fundamentally means to choose to believe something that is not true. But does this mean that everyone who chooses to believe something that is not true is a heretic. NO. Absolutely not. According to scripture, a heretic is one who refuses to repent when corrected and who teaches their false view to others, causing division in the body of Christ.So, why is it dangerous to make heresy to hold to something essential? Because what scripture teaches us is that God loves those things that we do out of faith and he hates those who love lawlessness. And lawlessness is not limited to "essential" doctrines, but springs up

Their Throat is an Open Tomb

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Paul continues to use David and the Psalms to show that there is a difference between those who God has granted the gift of faith to versus those who are dead in their sins and trespasses. Their very nature is different and that manifests itself in their works specifically in their use of the tongue. The words spoken believer are very different from that of an unbeliever. Their throat is an open tomb. Their life is about death and bringing other people to death rather than to eternal life. The poison of asps is under their lips. Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. We will consider Psalm 5, Psalm 140 and Psalm 10 as we consider how Paul used those writings to support his argument.

How Feminism Hates Women

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
It can be counter intuitive to think that feminists hate women, but when they insist that men and women are equal in every way, what they are really doing is saying women need to become men to be valuable. But God's word teaches that both women and men are made in the image of God and that the differences He created between them glorify Him and reveal aspects of His nature. When feminists want to diminish the role of women in the world, it is because they look on women as being inferior and their roles as being unimportant. And it should be self-evident that over the past hundred years this viewpoint has impacted every aspect of life and culture. It has changed the structure and order of the home, impacted education at every level, restructured work and the workplace, and has shaped the framework of politics and even the laws of most nations. But if we are going to make the claim that feminists hate women, we should ask what does it look like to love women or even more accurately what does it look like to hold women in biblical esteem?Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:01:18 Biblical Esteem00:13:17 Reject the Natural Blessings00:31:32 The Curse of Barrenness00:40:16 Rejection of Physical Differences00:52:42 Deceiving Like Satan01:00:53 Rebellion Against Roles01:07:49 Take on the Curse of Men01:13:11 The Idolatry of MoneyProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

None Righteous

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Paul continues his argument how the gospel is about making the righteousness of God to be revealed by comparing God to men. In the previous verses, he used David as a example of how God used David's unrighteousness to cause His righteousness to be seen. The example was not because David was a special case. All men are born under sin and there is no way for them to escape it. There are none righteous. There are none who seek God, so Paul quotes from Psalm 14. Psalm 14 explains the picture of the creation of Eve. God looked through the whole world and could find none comparable to Him, so He had to create His bride. That is the same argument that Paul is making in this passage. No one desires the righteousness of God, so God has to do the work to create those who do.

Why am I Still Judged a Sinner?

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Again Paul answers the obvious question based on what he had just said. He said that God used the unrighteousness of man, specifically in the case of David, to show He is the one who changes the heart so that He is just when He declares a man innocent. The obvious question for those who love sin is why don't we just sin more, if God uses the sin of man to prove His faithfulness and righteousness? Should we not just pursue sin? The answer is obviously of course not. Increasing sin in the world is not a blessing, otherwise how could God judge the world. Just because our sin results in the glory of God doesn't mean that it is unjust for God to judge the sin. Because people don't understand (or don't want to understand) what Paul is saying, they pretend that he is pointing them to be greater sinners since God will use their great sin for His glory. Armenians continue to use this argument against Calvinists. If God is going to save who He is going to save, our sin doesn't matter. That is as much a lie now as it was at the time of David.

New Testament Hermeneutics: How the NT Uses the OT

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Do the New Testament writers ever use the Old Testaments verses that they quote out of context? It's an important concept to consider because many people use proof texting to make theological arguments. They will quote a verse divorced from its context and declare that it means what they want it to mean. So if the writers of the NT, who were inspired by God, used those same techniques, then proof texting must be approved. But of course that is ridiculous, because the heart of proof texting is to put your words in God's mouth rather than putting His words in your mouth which is the purpose of the Word of God. In this episode, we examine how the New Testament writers handled the Old Testament and how often comprehending the meaning of a passage in the New Testament requires knowing and understanding the fuller context of the Old Testament passage that was referenced. New Testament writers would often just quote a single line from the Old Testament, expecting that those who love God and His Word would be willing to study the Bible and spend the time to understand. But today, most people in the pews, and even most pastors know very little about the Old Testament. So here's the question: If it is wrong to proof text, how does that change how we should look at the Word of God when it quotes from an earlier writer?Thumbnail image by Arran Bee under CC BY 2.0Timecodes00:00 Intro05:22 God Inspired Everything14:30 Under the New Covenant22:29 Muzzling the Ox29:57 The Just Shall Live By Faith38:59 Den of Thieves50:08 The Virgin With Child52:20 Out of Egypt I Called My SonProduction of Reformation Bapt

Let God be True

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Circumcision of the Heart

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Paul is making the argument that the things in the Old Covenant were only shadows of things in the New. The Jews were not those who were circumcised in the flesh because it never produced obedience to the law. The true circumcision was of the heart which did produce different behavior. Judah means praise and the man Judah who caused Leah to praise God was only a shadow of those who had faith. Those who have faith receive praise not from men, but from God because of the good works produced by their circumcised hearts.

Does the Bible Command Christians to Tithe?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Christians are often told to tithe, but many often wonder, is tithing really commanded for Christians? Or is it an Old Testament ordinance that passed away with the ceremonial law.Before we talk about whether the tithe is biblical, it is important to understand something. God doesn't need our money. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He can provide whatever is needed, so we need to start with the idea that God had another purpose for His people to give. So here's the question: Why are His people to give, when many lack resources?Thumbnail image by www.tradingacademy.com under CC BY-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00:00 Where is Our Heart?00:19:03 Church's Financial Security00:23:23 Faithful in Lesser Things00:30:19 Honoring God with Money00:33:37 Old Testament Tithing00:37:20 Examples of Giving00:49:08 Consequences of the Love of Money01:00:07 Tithes vs Offerings01:05:22 Old Testament TithesProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Confident that You are a Guide

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Thanksgiving Command for Christians (REUPLOAD)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
We all know the story of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving, and how they celebrated their first year, a year of loss and hardship, by pouring out their hearts in thankful worship to God. But do we really understand the nature of thanksgiving itself (the act of worship, not the holiday)? In this episode, we try to talk about the modern disconnect we seem to have with feeling and expressing gratitude. We'll talk about how central gratefulness is to Christianity, how being involved in the work of God by laboring for his church and for the brethren enables us to be grateful in a deeper way, and how it is the work of the Holy Spirit in God's people that causes and enables us to offer our lives to God as a thankful sacrifice.Thumbnail Image by James Walsh#BuckleUpForPilgrims#ReformedThanksgiving#SufficiencyOfScripture#SolaScripturaListen to the audio version here: http://theconqueringtruth.com/2021/11/stop-complaining-god-demands-thanksgiving-ep-46-audio/Timecodes00:00 Remembering the Pilgrims03:58 God's Soverignty08:40 Prevalence of Complaining15:11 Complaining in the Family18:45 Thankful Worship24:30 Intentional Gratefulness35:27 Joy from Giving Thanks39:16 Sharing Gratitude43:46 Appointing Days of Thanksgiving48:02 Secular Thanksgiving?49:38 Communion as ThanksgivingProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

God Will Judge the Secrets of Man

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Building on his statement that there is no partiality with God and that He judges everyone according to his deeds, he answers the logical question that arises from that, "if the Gentiles do not have the law and the Jews do, then how it is right to judge them by the same standard?" The logical answer is that the written law revealed through Moses condemns the Jews, but the law God wrote on the hearts of men might be different in explicitness, but it is not different in substance. The law of their conscience is enough for the Gentiles who did not have the written law to be justly equally condemned, because it is not the hearer of the law that is justified in the sight of God but the doer.

Was Charlie Kirk Ashamed of the Gospel?

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Since Charlie Kirk's assassination, more people are naming the name of Jesus in public. And many Christians think that if they are willing to mention the name of Jesus Christ in public that they are not ashamed of Him or His gospel. But is that really what scripture teaches?In Romans 1, Paul says that he is not ashamed of the gospel, and then he says two things1) For it is the power of God to salvation2) In it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The Just shall live by faith"It is easy to miss what this means for us. Paul is saying that words are not enough, that we must confront and deal with the sin in us and around us. It is not enough to say his name, we must walk in righteousness. In this episode, we look at what is required to confront unrighteousness both when we are in public in private. We also look back at times when John MacArthur and Voddie Baucham were given the opportunity to confront evil and they both set a good example. But because most of us will never be on national television, we also talk about what this looks like in our everyday life. We also try to look at some situations where Charlie Kirk didn't stand up for the gospel in the way that he probably should have. The point isn't to beat him up, it's to make sure we don't make him the pinnacle. Christ is the example we are to follow. Paul and the apostles. The words of God and how they challenge and direct us to stand for righteousness. That is what we are to look to. Timecodes00:00 Ashamed of the Gospel07:40 John MacArthur15:55 Voddie Baucham20:30 Charlie Kirk24:54 Kirk to a Homosexual28:53 Validating Sin in

For There is No Partiality with God

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Our text this week is Romans 2:5-11. Paul continues to make the argument that the evidence of faith is not what you say or who is your family. The evidence of faith is based on the walk. The just shall walk by his faith. God knows the heart. He knows whether He has saved the person or not, but Paul goes on to say that God will render to each one according to his deeds. Those who seek after God and to serve Him and glorify Him, they will receive eternal life. Those who do not will receive indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish. When Paul was writing, it was many Jews who thought they were saved because they said we have Abraham for our father. Today there are many who say I have Jesus as my Lord and Savior because I walked an aisle or I prayed a prayer. But God says, "the just shall live by faith." There is no partiality with God. He makes those who have faith in Him walk in that faith through the work of His Spirit, so He can judge their deeds.

How Spiritual Gifts Use Ordinary Means

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
When we hear the term spiritual gifts, most Christians see it as this mystical, almost magical work of God that comes over you, and all of a sudden, you can speak in tongues or heal people, but is that how the Bible describes spiritual gifts in practice?The Pentecostal movement has, in many ways, driven the conversation about spiritual gifts and the way that we use language to discuss them. Even many Reformed Christians have been affected by their teaching and often describe the work of the Holy Spirit through gifts as something so miraculous and supernatural that their operation must be opposed to ordinary means. But Paul, who is the apostle that teaches the most about spiritual gifts, doesn't treat them that way. In Romans 1, he plainly talks about imparting spiritual gifts to the church in Rome and in Corinthians and Timothy, he talks about spiritual gifts as if they can be practiced and built up in a way that suggests that they are not as "magical" as the Pentecostals would have us think. So here's the question: If spiritual gifts are not opposed to ordinary means, how should we think of spiritual gifts and their use in the church?Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:01:01 Miracle of God's grace00:06:21 Healing is a grace of God00:14:57 Diversity of gifts00:20:28 Gift of language a grace00:28:59 Gifts that are hard to see as pure miraculous manifestations00:42:26 Given at times to unbelievers00:52:06 Given to all believersProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Ga

The Goodness of God Leads to Repentance

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

The Error of Paedocommunion: Covenant, Communion, & Confusion

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As Baptists we disagree on scriptural and covenantal grounds with the Presbyterian practice of infant baptism, but even more serious is the growing practice in some circles, such as the CREC and those who follow Doug Wilson, of paedocommunion or infant communion. While we believe infant baptism is incorrect, paedocommunion goes further and seriously undermines gospel theology. It is not only extra-biblical but also teaches against the doctrines of grace. In this episode, we attempt to walk through some of the issues with paedocommunion and how it goes against God's word, not only in the explicit commands regarding the practice of the Lord's Supper, but also the covenantal issues that frame salvation.Thumbnail image by Google Gemini AITimecodes00:00 Intro05:40 Logic of Paedocommunion10:21 Consequences for Children17:24 Control of Grace24:15 Crucifing the Flesh?29:10 Splitting the Signs33:13 Former Baptists?38:30 Salvation by Faith57:50 The Fruit of PaedocommunionProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Gave Over to a Debased Mind

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Paul continues to declare what it means to be turned over to uncleanness and the lusts of their hearts which to its farther extent is homosexuality, but he also wants to make it clear that is not the only sign that God has turned them over to a debased mind, a mind that has become disconnected from reality. Because they love the world and the things of the world, they commit all kinds of sins including coveting and being disobedience to parents, the kinds of things that we see all around us. We need to understand are driven because of rebellion against God and the testimony of His creation. Not only those who are practicing those things that are condemned, but those who approve as well because their lack of courage in rebellion to God makes it no less rebellious.

The Truth About Halloween: America's Scary Obsession (REUPLOAD)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
What does Halloween's rise in popularity say about our country?Episode on why it matters what we celebrate: http://celebratereformationday.com/what-should-christians-celebrate/The Conquering Truth, Episode 42Listen to the audio version here: http://theconqueringtruth.com/2021/10/the-truth-about-halloween-americas-scary-obsession-ep-42-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 Celebrations Matter00:04:51 What is Halloween Really About?00:19:09 Mocking the Spiritual00:21:04 Walking in Darkness00:35:28 History of Halloween00:47:00 Acknowledging PowersProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Changed the Glory of God

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In these verses, Paul makes very clear that all men stand guilty before God. That God has declared His nature to them through Creation, so that everyone understands that there is a God that they will have to answer to. The response of natural man is not to repent, but deceive himself into believing that he does not know what all of Creation testifies to. Because they want to exalt themselves, they refuse to recognize the thankfulness that is due to God and instead become fools and blind to reality. In that blindness, they then go to worshipping the creature rather than the Creator. That worship of the creature makes them slaves of their flesh rather than reasoning creatures made in the image of God.

The Nicene Creed: The First Reformation

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea, we want to look back at how God has used times of great uncertainty and confusion to strengthen his church and bring order and light to later generations.It is so easy to think that we live in darker times than those who went before us. Imagine what it was like to exist in a church where there was no established doctrine of the Trinity, and where many taught that Jesus was a man who became God. Looking back, we see only the order that was established, but God was pleased for many of his saints to live their lives fighting against that darkness. The doctrine that came forth by the power of Christ's Spirit strengthened and further established the church, and the difficulty that the church endured caused her to grow in maturity.It is easy to forget that the church is Christ's bride and that he is maturing her and strengthening her. And this should give us hope. We should not look at the darkness and confusion of the day that we live in with despair, but with great expectation. As James tells us: "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing."Timecodes00:00:00 Overview00:08:32 Work of the Spirit00:14:55 Progress in Church History00:21:54 Timing of Battle00:27:42 Arriving at Unity00:42:28 Having the DebateProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy Kaiser<

Jeremiah 18:12-23

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

I am Not Ashamed of the Gospel

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

The Untold Truth About the Nigerian Martyrs

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Recently, Cliffe Knechtle was interviewed by Tucker Carlson and he was asked if he thought there was more Christian persecution in the world or if there was a revival of Christianity in the US and he answered "Both". In his explanation, he referenced a statistic that the 20th century had more martyrs than all previous centuries combined, specifically mentioning that since the year 2000, more than 50,000 Nigerian Christians have been slaughtered for their faith. And while this episode is not intended to critique everything that he said, we do want to focus on the statistic that he cited, why it is not correct, and why we shouldn't use it to imply that the church is about to expand because of all the blood that has been shed. Besides it being a serious confusion of cause and effect, we first need to understand what persecution and martyrdom are and how they differ from God judging his church for its lack of faith and obedience.In this episode, we spend time discussing how easily persecution is misunderstood. For part of this discussion, we leverage specific information we have from over a decade of ministry in Nigeria, specifically in the Northern areas where Boko Haram and the Fulani herdsman have been most active in their attacks. While many people in Nigeria have been killed, the disagreements and attacks have been much more over politics and resources than over faith. The church in Nigeria is largely corrupt, ironically, with much of it dominated by those who preach the prosperity gospel, many pastors there openly admit to sleeping with congregants, and theft and lying is rampant among church leadership.The point of all this is not to be discoura

Impart Some Spiritual Gift

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Paul writes to encourage the church in Rome partly because it has influence throughout the whole world. He has been praying for them, but also working to come and see them because he believes he can strengthen and better establish the church. He recognizes how God has caused him to impact other churches among the Gentiles and understands that he can help them as well. He desired to go there, but God in His greater wisdom understood that the best thing for the church was for him to write instead so that we also can partake of Paul's wisdom for the church of Jesus Christ to be more broadly established.

Unequally Yoked: Living with an Unsaved Wife

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
While scripture commands those who follow after Christ to marry in the faith, many Christians end up in the situation where they are married to a husband or wife who is not a believer. And while there are times where the unbeliever chooses to leave or divorce, there are many cases where they do not. For a wife, there are explicit instructions in how to live in that marriage. (see 1 Peter 3:1-2), and while there are definitely nuances there that are worth discussing, for this discussion we are going to focus on the situation where a believing husband is married to an unbelieving wife. This is actually a growing problem. For many years, more women attended church than men, but recently that trend has reversed. So here is the question: how should a Christian man live in obedience toward God with his unbelieving wife?Thumbnail image by Wyatt Fisher under CC BY-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:01:34 Ephesians 500:06:15 Different Situations00:12:01 Practicing Love from 1 Cor. 1300:19:32 Leading an unsaved wife is your ministry00:31:26 Sanctification is the Goal00:46:18 Wisdom in God's Ways00:49:43 Don't Lose Hope00:51:34 How to bear her burdens00:58:24 Watch out for bad influence01:02:36 Sex as a weapon01:11:29 Examine what your wife is bringing to youProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Family Summit Sunday Sermon October 5th Romans 1:5-7

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

The Dangers of Homeschooling

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
People often talk about the blessings of homeschool without discussing the challenges and problems that parents and children face. And while many parents fear that they will fail their children, often their fears are about the wrong things. As everyone on the panel is homeschooling or has homeschooled their children and two were homeschooled, we want to talk about the more serious ways homeschooling can fail to prepare a child. And while we do want to talk about all homeschools, we want to start with Christian homeschools. What does scripture say about teaching children? What is the most important thing for them to learn to be successful in the world? Is it education or is it character? Is it knowledge or virtue?Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:04:01 Biblical Basis for Homeschooling00:12:29 Following Public Schools Instead of Focusing on Character00:31:54 Not Teaching Biblical Virtue Before Knowledge00:47:50 The Trap of Busyness00:54:04 Worldly View of Socialization01:13:43 Failure of Training to be Adults01:28:07 Not Requiring PuctualityProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

The Potter and The Clay

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

The Gospel of God

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Introduction to and Reading of Romans

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As we begin the book of Romans, Roger provides a summary of Paul's life in context to the reading of the full book. We see how God used the book of romans as a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament, and how Paul's letter transformed the reading of Scripture.

Why the Church Must Reject Government’s Crumbs

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Why is the American church so desperate to receive a handout from the government? Why are Christians so willing to approve of men with no testimony of faith and to follow after them, seeking their approval in return? Is it because of a lack of understanding or a lack of faith?For the purposes of understanding, it is true that God created the church and state to accomplish different roles. The church is the people of God, made to know Him and to understand His Word. The church's power is in its intimate knowledge of God, both that the church communes with God and that it speaks God's words to the world. The state was created to serve God in a different way: to punish evil and reward good. The state wields the sword, and in many ways it is dependent on the church to teach it right from wrong and how to properly discern evil.But in terms of faith, the church is never to look to the state for protection or power. The church knows God and receives its blessings directly from His hand. The church should never look to the government to do its work or to be its provider. In doing so, it ceases to trust in God and becomes dependent on the government, and in that dependence, it finds itself no longer capable of speaking the truth for fear of loss.Timecodes00:00:00 Church and State00:08:19 Government Handouts00:17:28 God's Provision00:24:00 Kings Nursing Fathers00:30:30 Taking the Church's Work00:34:15 True Influence on the State00:37:50 Spiritual Harlotry00:43:05 President Trump a Christian?00:45:12 Paula White00:51:21 White House Faith Office00:58:44 Faith Office GoalsProduction of Refo

Do Not Rob God

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After considering those things that are voluntarily dedicated to God by men, Leviticus concludes by reminding the people of God of those things that belong to God and God alone. From the firstborn, to those things appointed to destruction, to the tithes that God requires, God reminds His people that while all things are His, He is merciful and allows us to keep much of what He gives us. But God will not be mocked, and those who rob God will fall under his wrath.

Emotional Manipulation: How Leaders Exploit Our Fears and Desires

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Whether it is politicians saying that we can deport illegal immigrants because you are separating children from their parents or the bill needs to pass because it is the biggest spending cut ever, politicians lead primarily with stirring up emotions. The church isn't much different as music and stories are used to create an atmosphere so the people first respond emotionally rather than with reason. It is then easy to get them to agree with the reasoning when they are emotionally invested already. So here's the question: How should emotion be used in leadership?Timecodes00:00 Intro06:05 Emotions can bring blind followers28:06 Christians should be reasonable people44:03 Leaders whose first appeal is emotion should not be followed55:11 Church as an Example01:12:48 How you use emotion in your homeProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Dedicating House or Lands

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
There are more things that you can vow or dedicate to the Lord than people or animals. God now codifies the laws of redemption for houses and land. Just like with redeeming an unclean animal, if you want to redeem a house, you have to pay a fifth higher than market value for it. The priests could sell it and they should get their valuation, but if the person dedicating it buys it back, they are required to pay more. For land, the value is based on the amount of seed that would be typically sowed. Good open prepared fields would take much more seed to plant than where there was a mix of rocks and trees in addition to open land. The land was valued strictly on its ability to produce grain. This makes sense because God has given us dominion over the land, not so we can set it aside and have it be useless. Man has responsibility to make land useful and not subject it to futility. The land is valued based on its productivity until the next Year of Jubilee. If he does not chose to redeem the land, then at the Jubilee it becomes irredeemable. It permanently belongs to the priesthood. If you vow land that was land you bought, then it goes back in the Year of Jubilee, just like it would if you had not consecrated it.

Bear No Burden On The Sabbath Day

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

James Dobson: Was the Church Following a Psychologist?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In 1977 when James Dobson started Focus on the Family, American families were in a great deal of turmoil. Dobson, a Christian psychologist who grew up in the Holiness movement started Focus on the Family to try to help resolve some of the confusion and to strengthen the home. And while he was successful in many ways, the American church began to look to him as more than just a psychologist with much better advice than the world and looked to him as an Evangelical leader. This shift was in many ways not beneficial for either Dobson or the church. In this episode, we want to look at Dr. James Dobson's life and overall influence on the American family and the church. One of the main issues we want to focus on is what happens when the church follows someone whose primary focus is on something other than proclaiming and teaching the Word of God. To do that, it's crucial to understand that every Christian is not called to lead the church. Every Christian who ministers is not required to focus on teaching the church how to understand the Word of God and equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the men who lead the church must have as their primary focus how to cause God's word to shine forth and to transform the hearts and minds of those they are ministering to. And it is as much the duty of the church to follow the right men as it is the duty of the leaders to have the right focus. This is one of the main reasons that Dr. Dobson's ministry is a bit of a mixed bag. He fought fiercely against the most visible cultural attacks and pressures that were assaulting American homes such as abortion and the sexual revolution, and he championed a return to Biblic

Redeeming a Vow

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After ending the last chapter with, what in many ways, is a summary statement, God then spoke to Moses specifically about vows. Vows done with sincerity are an acknowledgement of the sovereignty of God. Obedience to His commands was the sign of whether you were right with God, not whether you made vows. The laws about vows are given after the other laws, because you cannot buy favor with God. It is acceptable when you are in a difficult situation to make a bargain with God. These verses start to describe how the vow is paid, but the important thing to remember is, if you make a vow to God, pay it.

Rebaptism: Should You Ever Be “Baptized Again”?

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Rebaptism has been a discussion since before the Reformation where the Anabaptists openly rejected the Roman Catholic baptism and said that because they worshipped a false god, a Catholic who professed faith had to be baptized "again" - though the Anabaptists would say they were being baptized for the first time. Since then, especially with easy-believism - raise your hand, pray a prayer and you're saved - many people who made such "professions of faith" earlier in their life have realized that they had no idea who God was when they were baptized as they were complete slaves to sin and continued to walk in that path. The Bible is very clear that there is one baptism, so should people in such a situation be baptized?In this episode, we want to look at what is commonly referred to as "rebaptism." While the Anabaptists were a heretical group with no real direct connection to modern Reformed Baptists, it doesn't mean that their position on a particular topic was wrong. One of the things that gets overlooked with baptism is that while Baptism is more than just an outward sign of an individual's inward faith, God still says that faith is required to please Him and that without faith, pleasing Him is impossible. When you consider a Catholic baptism, where is there any faith present? The same can be said for many evangelical services. The other thing that comes up quite frequently is the idea that baptism requires some sort of ability to determine if the person is "really saved", with many jokes being made about "regeneration goggles". We agree completely that it is impossible to tell if someone is truly regenerate. But what is so often overlooked is that Scripture do

I Will Not Cast Them Away

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
This passage continues the promise of the outpouring of the wrath of God, if the Israelites will not obey Him. Even after He has taken most of them captive, they will still shake with fear when no one is pursuing them. They will hear a leaf fall and terror will strike their hearts. They will run away stumbling over one another in their haste to flee and they will flee to countries where they will be consumed. They will continue in their fathers' sins and God will continue to judge them even after they have been forced out of the Promised Land. But if they confess their sin, then God will bring them back to the land that He gave them. If they humble themselves, He will remember His covenant with their fathers and He will bring them back to the land after it has enjoyed its Sabbaths. God will not utterly abhor them. Never think that God will ignore sin.

How Can Slaves of Righteousness Be Free?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In Hebrews, Jesus Christ is described as being different than all the sacrifices that preceded Him. All of them failed to take away sin. They could turn aside the wrath of God for a season, but they would never make the person who was offering it righteous. Then Christ came, and He was different. He actually took away sin. He actually took men who were slaves to sin and set them free. He ended sin's power in their life and brought them to liberty.In this episode, we want to look at what it means to be free in Christ. So many people claim that Christian liberty means that we can do what we want to do, but this is not how God's Word describes it. Christian liberty is freedom to do what is right. It is the man who goes from being completely unable to choose righteousness to being able to glorify God in everything he does. One of the ideas that we want to discuss throughout the episode is how vast and broad the freedom that God gives to those who are His servants. Slavery to sin all leads to the same, solitary place, eternal death. But righteousness leads ever higher and deeper into the boundless glory of service to God.Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:03:54 Definition of Christian Liberty00:12:07 Saved to walk in faith00:16:06 Delivery from present evil age00:18:46 Break bondage to the world00:22:08 Not in bondage to Satan00:24:38 Not in bondage to sin00:31:10 Sin is progressively defeated00:34:28 Free from the need for vengance00:38:33 Freedom in trials00:41:27 Free from fear of death00:46:45 Death becomes a blessing00:49:30 Free access to God01:00:35 New covenant gives more freedom to

I Will Scatter You among the Nations

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As God continues to warn them of what He will do (and now we know it is what He has done), there is a continued escalation because they will not repent and walk in obedience. If after all of the chastisement, they will continue to oppose Him, then He will set Himself in fury against them. If they want to walk contrary to Him, He will be contrary to them which means they will become so blinded by their sin that they will even consume the flesh of their sons and their daughters. God will destroy their high places, even if it is the temple. He will make them as lifeless as their idols are. He will make them so desolate, that their enemies will be astonished at it. All of this took when they went into the Babylonian captivity. He scattered them to the nations and had them hunted everywhere and God gave the land its sabbaths. They didn't want rest from God, so He took away their rest but He still preserved it for the land that did not rebel against Him. The whole world will receive rest, but those who refuse to submit to God's law will be cast where the worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.

Jimmy Swaggart, an All-American Prophet of Baal

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
While Jimmy Swaggart died in 2025 at the beginning of July, many people only know him because of his public scandals of being caught with prostitutes in 1988 and then again in 1991. But before those revelations that heralded the decline of his influence, he was an internationally known preacher on TV and radio, making around $150 million dollars per year, who had built his ministry over nearly 40 years. In this episode, we want to look at Jimmy Swaggart's message and the techniques he used in his ministry and ask some questions about his success. It's so easy to dismiss false teachers and to think that we cannot be tricked by them. But in doing research for this episode, Charles went back and listened to some of Swaggart's old sermons and was surprised to realize how much he sounded like an old-fashioned fire-and-brimstone preacher that would have preached in many churches he grew up in. Swaggart consistently refined his preaching techniques to the point that when he began his ministry, he sounded much like Billy Graham, and toward the end, he sounded much like Joel Osteen.False prophets will always be a threat to the flock, but we can protect ourselves and others by being aware of how they lead men astray and by keeping our eyes fixed upon Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.Timecodes00:00:00 Entertainer00:17:10 The Trinity00:20:24 Speaking in Tongues00:22:32 Red letter Bible00:25:30 Cross Idolatry00:26:43 Strange Ideas00:38:42 Pride00:42:56 Swaggart's Fall00:51:43 Why People Followed Him00:57:48 Changing Appeal01:03:1

Punish Seven Times More

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After God promised blessings to Israel if they will walk in accordance with His statutes, He now issues warnings of what He will do if they will not hear. The issue that He will judge is not even the disobedience directly. It is instead of thinking that His commandments are good, they will despise His commandments. It is the hatred of God commanding them which is what causes the disobedience and the judgment. He will appoint terror for them and fill them with fear. They will be consumed by mourning. They will not have food, because their enemies will pillage it. If after all that, they still will not listen, then He promised to punish them seven times harder. He will break the pride of their power. He will make everything they set their hand to a waste and vanity. If they still will not obey, He will bring on them seven times more plagues. He will send beasts among them and have their enemies execute them with the sword. He will cut off their food, so that everything will need to be rationed. God is not passively sitting by. When they refused to obey, He treats them like His child and increases the punishment. God will never lose that battle, but (like Satan) they are confident that they can win anyway. We should never deceive ourselves. If we fight God, we lose.

The Eschatology of the Apostles: Psalm 110

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
People turn to many different Scripture passages to build their eschatology, but which Old Testament passage did the Holy Spirit inspire the Apostles to use over and over again? In this episode, we examine Psalm 110, one of, if not the most quoted and referenced scripture passages in the New Testament. It is a remarkable Psalm in that, among its poetic elements, it plainly and straightforwardly describes the order of future events relating to the establishment of Christ's kingdom and his return. It is a beautiful Psalm in how it glorifies God as God and in the way it shows the plan of God to establish righteousness and to bring peace. Often, when people attempt to understand eschatology, they look at the various historical views held by leaders in the early church or by prominent Christians at different points in history and then try to compose the correct view. But here is why that is a flawed approach: Scripture should be the primary influence that shapes our thinking. Scripture transforms our minds. It changes the way we think and when our thoughts flow through scripture, we are more likely to think correctly and to come to the correct conclusion. It is very believable that when the early church thought about eschatology through the lens of Psalm 110 (as well as other scripture) that they would come to different conclusions than we would come to today. It was hard for them to imagine 2000 years of history. They may have assumed that Christ would put his enemies under his feet quickly. After all, they may have seen Rome as the primary enemy that needed to be defeated. So this is why a proper view of scripture is important. It does not matter quite so m

If You Walk in My Statutes

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Similarly to what God does at the end of Deuteronomy, God makes promises to them. If they forsake their false gods and worship the true God by keeping His Sabbaths and reverencing His sanctuary, He will bless them. If they will simply obey Him, then He will pour out blessings upon them. They will receive rain when needed. Their crops will last until the next harvest. They will dwell in safety. All of the things to have an easy life. No one will make them afraid, instead fear of them will fall upon others so five will put a hundred to flight. He will cause them to be fruitful and they will be His people. The sign of being the people of God has always been obeying the commandments of God.

Avoiding Hero Worship: Examining John MacArthur’s Good & Bad

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In the wake of John MacArthur's death, how do we avoid falling into the trap of hero worship or idolatry? How can we examine his life so we keep the good things he taught and avoid carrying forward his mistakes? Few American pastors have had a longer or more impactful ministry than John MacArthur. From his focus on sequential expository preaching to his emphasis of Lordship salvation, to his late-in-life transition from Arminian to Reformed soteriology, John MacArthur helped reform the American church in significant ways. But like any man, Pastor MacArthur was not perfect and made decisions and had practices that we should not emulate. In this episode, we discuss John MacArthur's life and attempt to unpack the aspects that should be emulated and those that should be discarded. We believe that this is a God-honoring practice that helps keep us from idolatry and worship of man. Please join us as we discuss this important topic.Listen to the audio version here: Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:03:14 Expository Preaching00:10:22 Lordship Salvation00:26:39 Charismania00:32:54 Bible Commentaries00:36:52 Sabbath00:50:50 Dispensational Eschatology00:54:48 Cessationalism01:04:34 COVID01:07:05 Celebrity Pastor01:13:25 Money01:15:05 ConclusionProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Glory Forever and Ever

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As we come to the end of the letter to the Hebrews, we come to the benediction that is used by churches all over the world to end their services. A prayer that God who raised up Jesus from the dead make you completely do His will. The prayer is that the readers will do what is pleasing in the sight of God. When we think of the book of Hebrews with all emphasis that the things that were shadows have become substance. The shadow of atonement became real atonement through Christ. The way to the Father was exposed in the Son. The Sabbath that was from before the fall was pointing to the true rest in Christ. Now comes the conclusion of the matter, God did it all so we could be pleasing in His sight so Jesus Christ will be glorified forever and ever. Too often, churches want to make salvation about man, but intent of it was always the glory of God. We just receive the benefit of the means that God chose to glorify Himself.

The Duties of Christians to Each Other

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
What does it mean to edify one another? We know that the word means to "build up", but how should we think about that task as brothers and sisters in Christ? In this episode, as we continue to look at the duties of Christians, we come to edifying one another and supporting the ministry of the church, both of which are central to being Christians, both of which are often greatly misunderstood. Please join us as we discuss this oft-neglected topic.Link to first video in series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u5lvDuSDlIListen to the audio version here: Timecodes00:00 Intro02:20 Paragraph 459:00 Paragraph 5Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Continually Offer Praise

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Continuing on from the thought that we have no continuing city on this earth and our hope is in the one to come, we should be continually offering the sacrifice of praise. If our hope is in eternal life and everything in this world is preparing us for eternal life, then in everything we should be be giving thanks. We also should not be holding the things of earth to tightly. Not just personal possessions, but things like relationships. We should expect them to change, because this is not our home. It also means that we can submit to authorities because God is the one who set them in place. Specifically, the passage is about submitting to elders in the church. Not a blind obedience, but a willingness to be persuaded by the truth of the Scriptures. The writer ends with an appeal to pray for them, that they might have a good conscience that they do the right thing even in the midst of difficult circumstances, trusting that will bring and end to those circumstances sooner.

Jesus Christ is the Same

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever should have serious consequences in our lives. It means that we should not be tossed about in doctrine. He doesn't change, so we should determine what we believe and hold to it. Not being unwilling to grow through the Word of God, but by expecting our doctrine to become more firm and deeper as we mature in Christ. We must have gratitude toward God rather than thinking that any sacrifice we make could ever cause us to be reconciled to God. Those who think by their work they can come to God, they cannot participate in the sacrifice of Christ. Our response then needs to be to go with Christ outside the camp where He was crucified and never to think that through the praise of men that we are coming to Christ. We have to bear His reproach by having our hope in the city to come and not in this world.

Should Women be in the Military? What the Bible Says

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Often until things become very extreme, people do not recognize the absurdity of things. People who have any credible profession to be Christians are usually quick to say that a man cannot be born in a woman's body or that two men cannot marry, but often they ignore the precursors that brought our culture to the point where that would be considered moral. One of the things that the church does to make those things appear normal is to have women speak in church or be pastors, because once you have eliminated the idea that there is any difference in roles, how can you say two men cannot marry or that there is any real differences between men and women. If God did not make them different and it is just a social construct, then why cant someone change their gender. Another major component to the societal self-deception that men and women are the same is women in combat. For a long time, governments have used the military to transform the culture and that happened in the United States. They said that they are the same, but they had significantly lower fitness standards for women than for men. Pete Hegseth says that he has eliminated that, but are there things other than strength that theologically and practically make it unwise to have women in combat?Listen to the audio version here: Timecodes00:00:00 Effectiveness00:05:08 Role of Women00:09:16 Women in Non-Combat00:18:55 Biblical Authority00:23:05 Military Reality00:28:11 Who Scripture Says Should Fight00:36:51 Uncleanness in the Camp00:43:50 Women and Fear00:51:56 Purpose of War00:57:43 Women's Spirit01:04:28 Physical Differences01:12:

What It Means to Be a Christian: Loving God and One Another

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
What does it mean to be a Christian? Not what you believe or how you become one. But what happens after that? What does the Christian life look like? What are the duties that we have to one another? How do we live and labor as a part of the body of Christ? In this episode, using our church's covenant as a framework, we walk through the many different duties that make up the Christian life. Love for God, love for our spiritual brothers and sisters, love for our families, love for our neighbors, love for the world. It's so easy to overlook many of these and yet we believe that each is a part of the Christian life. Please join us as we discuss this important topic. Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/06/was-the-revolutionary-war-rebellion-or-righteousness-ep-223-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 Paragraph 100:38:01 Paragraph 201:11:45 Paragraph 3Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

I Will Take Away My Peace

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

Let Brotherly Love Continue

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000
As with Paul's epistles, after laying out the theology in chapters 1-12, the writer now begins to give practical applications. Because believers have a kingdom that cannot be shaken and God is a consuming fire, it should really effect our behavior starting with brotherly love. If we recognize that this world is not our home, then our treatment of those who have eternal life will be different because we will use the things of this earth to care for one another and not just focus on ourselves. The most basic manifestation of this will be hospitality. As one body, we should all remember and support people who suffer for their faith. If we have an heavenly focus, we will have control of our lust. We will turn from covetousness and we will submit to authorities that God has appointed. Truly understanding the kingdom of God, will change our behavior toward this world.

Was the Revolutionary War Rebellion or Righteousness?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Was the American War of Independence an unrighteous act of rebellion against God-appointed authority or a legitimate effort at seeking peace that generally followed Biblical principles? What conclusion should we come to if we look at the American Revolution through the lens of a passage like Romans 13? In this episode, we try to do exactly that. Romans 13 is often used as the go-to passage for understanding submitting to authority, but often it is discussed very shallowly if not completely incorrectly. Early on in the discussion, we note that this passage does not say to submit yourself to the higher power (singular), but to the higher powers. And in every circumstance, there is always more than one authority that God has appointed. This is undeniably true of the American Revolution. In many ways, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the entire American Revolution serve as an ideal case study for this type of discussion. One reason for this is because, at least for those of us in the US, it is our own history and is not so far in the past that the details have been lost to time. Another reason is that fallen man has a natural desire to be rebellious, and even in Christian circles, American independence is often associated with rebellion and this association is often used to justify rebellion. But it's also worth pointing out that no effort of man is without sin. Some people go so far as to whitewash the actions of the founders, casting them in a light that makes them appear to be without fault. This is also not true. As much as the devil is in the details, righteousness is also often found in the details. Please join as we discuss this important topic

Leviticus 25:47-55

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After declaring that Israelites could redeem one another from slavery, but the foreigner would be in permanent slavery, God declares that the same rules do not apply if a foreigner buys an Israelite. If, because of poverty, a rich foreigner buys a poor Israelite, they can be redeemed by a kinsman redeemer at any time. The price of their redemption would decrease depending on the number of years to the Jubilee. Unlike the foreigner, they are released at the year of Jubilee to return to their family. The Israelite also had the responsibility to make sure the foreign master is not being cruel to the Israelite as far as they can tell. All of this is a picture of that true believers might be slaves on this earth, but we are truly free in Christ and will always be free in Him when He returns.

You Shall Not Rule Over One Another with Rigor

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Our text this week is Leviticus 25:35-46. After talking about the kinsman redeemer and his ability to redeem the land as a picture of Christ, God moves on to the duty that we have toward one another. That we must care for our brothers more than we care for earthly things. We have a duty to show hospitality towards him as we also do to guests and strangers that dwell near us. You cannot take advantage of them by charging them interest for loans. We have a duty to not use our capital to take advantage of our brother because we have been freed from spiritual Egypt. God then talks about slavery. If your brother sells himself to you, typically this would be because he had debts that he could not pay, then you shall not abuse him in his slavery. He does go out at the time of Jubilee as a picture of the liberty that is in Christ doesn't mean that you will have liberty in this world. At the time of Jubilee, he returns with his children to his family. You can also purchase slaves from the nations around you and as a picture of unbelievers, neither they nor their children go out in the Jubilee. They are permanent slaves. They are the inheritance of the Israelites. They never receive the picture of the liberty in Christ.

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth: Dispensationalism’s Favorite Verse

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
One of the most common objections we get from dispensationalists is that we do not know how to "rightly divide the Word of Truth", which is taken from II Timothy 2:15. Based on the dispensational view popularized by Scofield, Larkin, Ryrie, and others, this verse is a foundational hermeneutical passage instructing the church that God's word must be broken into divisions so that it can be properly understood. But not only is the dispensational view of this verse incorrect, it also goes against the hermeneutical and doctrinal thrust of all of Scripture, which instead of teaching division, teaches that Christ's purpose was to bring unity.In this episode, we examine II Timothy 2:15 in light of a broader view of God's Word. We look at many passages where scripture teaches that Christ came to reconcile man to God, to unify the Jews and the Gentiles, and to restore God's creation. We look at the dispensational insistence that the church and Israel must be forever separated from one another, and explain why Scripture teaches this is not true. God did divorce the physical nation of Israel, and to the extent that it continues in the world, it is an example of what happens to those who reject Him. But the Israel that is made up of those Old and New Testament saints that are the children of Abraham by faith, is reckoned in the Son of David, the risen Christ, the True Israel, and regardless of their earthly heritage, all those who believer are made one in Christ and are partakers of the promises. Please join us as we discuss this often mishandled verse of scripture.Listen to the audio version here: Thumbnail image by Rod Ramsey under CC-BY 2.0Timecodes

The Redeemer can Redeem

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After constraining oppression, God now declares the right of redemption. Because they are sojourners in the land, they cannot buy or sell the land permanently. When they sell the land, it can also be redeem by someone near of kin to them. This is the same word that is used with avenger of blood or the kinsman redeemer. It is a picture of Christ. Christ had to become incarnate to become a kinsman in order to redeem the world itself that was sold into sin through the work of Adam. God creates a different picture related to the land compared to cities in the land. In cities, houses can be bought and sold. It can be redeemed within a year, but after that, it is perpetually the purchasers and his heirs unless you are a Levite. The Levite can purchase their houses back whenever they want to. While houses in other walled cities remain their purchasers even through the Jubilee year, that is not the case for Levites. They receive their houses back in the Jubilee. In the laws about the houses, the picture is of heavenly Jerusalem, where, as a picture of the elect, the Levites always have a place and they will receive their place in the new heavens and the new earth.

Why Poor Countries Stay Poor: How Righteousness Exalts a Nation

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
What makes a rich country rich or a poor country rich? What causes them to stay that way? Often, when people think of countries that are wealthy versus those that are poor, they discuss factors like natural resources, but that isn't really the case. If you look at North America vs. South America, there were more resources in South America, but yet North America is far wealthier than South America. Doctrine really matters and the North America continent was far more Protestant than the South American continent and it has real and substantial long term effects. So how does that work itself out in the world and what are the ways that righteousness exalts a nation?Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/05/pedobaptism-debate-response-ep-218-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 Righteousness Exaults a Nation00:09:01 Justice00:12:39 Access to the Bible00:20:06 Safety00:22:51 Laws Enforced00:30:22 Fruitfulness00:45:39 Victory00:53:30 Fearsome00:59:04 Expansion01:04:29 Debt01:06:14 ClimateProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

You Shall Not Oppress One Another

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In the midst of the these pictures of restoring the world to righteousness, God stresses the need to not oppress people now. The specific example that God uses is in buying and selling land, but the overriding theme is to not oppress one another. When you buy and sell land, it should be based on the number of crops between the time of the sale and the Jubilee year. It is not lawful to take advantage of people's ignorance, instead we are to trust that God is our provider. If your focus is on the new heavens and the new earth, then you will not oppress people now because of fear of God and the judgment to come.

America the Fearful: How to Raise Brave Children in a Generation of Cowards

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
People used to have their children walk long distances to school and would assume that they would be safe. Now there are cases where that has been treated as child abuse. Children are afraid to ride a bike without a helmet, but with less bike riding, there are more bike head injuries. We are a society that is filled with fearIn this episode, we want to look at risk from a Reformed perspective. We start with the fear of death, which scripture teaches is central to the lives of the unsaved. As it says in Hebrews 2:14-15 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. From fear of death, we look at the damage that has been done to the family: to men's abdication of responsibility and leadership and to the rise of feminism and women-led households and communities. We have talked in other episode about how men and women prioritize safety differently, but in this episode we look at how this difference plays out when the home and therefore society becomes fundamentally disordered.Lastly we also talk about the ways that changes in technology, the news industry, and government also impact our view of risk and fear. These issues matter greatly and affect how we live our lives, how we train our children, and even how we promote and preach the gospel. Please join is as we discuss the subject of risk.Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/06/america-the-fearful-raising-brave-children-in-a-generati

Year of the Jubilee

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000
In addition to the Sabbath year, God appointed a Jubilee year every fiftieth year. While the Sabbath year was on the revised calendar that started in the spring, the Jubilee was back on the original calendar that started in the fall. Both are a picture of the redemption of the earth, but the focus of the Sabbath year is the eternal rest. The picture of the Jubilee is the restoration of all things. The world will be put back into God's order. Everyone will be restored to their own families. Everyone will be free. The Sabbath year is declaring the eternal rest. The Jubilee is declaring the blessings of eternal life

The Hypocrisy and Heresy of Mother Teresa

Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Mother Teresa is considered one of the great humanitarians of the 20th century and is revered as a saint by the Roman Catholic church. But she did not really help many of the people that she talked about helping. The help she gave was very different from the way it was described by her and others and she often taught doctrine contrary to Roman Catholic teaching. But in the end, according to the Roman Catholic church, she is a shining example of what it means to be Catholic. And they have no problem with her unorthodox doctrine, her false help and false promotion, or taking the millions that she funneled into the coffers of the Roman Catholic church.If you listen to our podcast often, this should come as no surprise to you. Roman Catholicism is a false religion that leads many to hell. According to the Westminster and Second London Baptist Confession, the Pope is that Antichrist. It should come as no surprise that the "saints" of this false church are false as well. And this is very relevant to us today, as many conservative Christians follow and listen to Catholics like Matt Walsh and Candace Owens or JD Vance. We should remember that Roman Catholicism ultimately leads to death and darkness and separation from God. Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/05/the-hypocrisy-and-heresy-of-mother-teresa-ep-219-audio/Thumbnail image by JohnMathewSmith under CC-BY-SA 2.0Timecodes00:00:00 Danger of Charities00:06:58 What She Got Right00:09:28 Her Ministries00:19:24 Twisted Theology of Suffering00:26:03 Need for Conversion00:33:53 Roman Heresy00:37:48 Private Letters00:43:21

A Sabbath For The Land

Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
God is now going to tell them how they need to treat the land when they receive the Promised Land. That they need to give it rest. Man, since the fall, being self-centered wants to think that God only cares about us, but He said that creation was good before man was every created. He cares about the land and gives them specific instruction of how they are to treat it. This does match practical experience in farming, so the world can recognize the need to give land rest. While this is ceremonial law, since it is requirements for when they receive the land but we should also remember our responsibility to be good masters of the land that God has given us. Christ did not just come to save men. He came to save all of Creation.

Sabbath for the Land

Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
God is now going to tell them how they need to treat the land when they receive the Promised Land. That they need to give it rest. Man, since the fall, being self-centered wants to think that God only cares about us, but He said that creation was good before man was every created. He cares about the land and gives them specific instruction of how they are to treat it. This does match practical experience in farming, so the world can recognize the need to give land rest. While this is ceremonial law, since it is requirements for when they receive the land but we should also remember our responsibility to be good masters of the land that God has given us. Christ did not just come to save men. He came to save all of Creation.

Jeremiah 14:1-12

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
At Reformation Baptist Church we stream the audio of the service for those who regularly attend who are unable to attend due to sickness or travel. We encourage everyone else to attend a church in your area.

Seriousness of Blasphemy

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After God gave these pictures that relate to the importance of making God and His Word known, the text switches to a narrative. A man who had a Israelite mother, but a Gentile father, blasphemed and cursed the name of God during a fight. The Israelites recognized that he was in serious sin, so they put him in custody while they waited to hear from God what they should do. Notice how much greater and proper their fear of God was that they would at least know that he needs to be punished. Many professed Christian churches wouldn't think of church discipline for someone who blasphemed the name of God in a fight. At the same time, they knew if you cursed father or mother it was worthy of death, so how much more is it worthy of death if you do it to God. God is instructing them in the proper use of the law, how to take the laws that they were given and apply them to other situations, so God told them to take him outside the camp and stone him. The tendency of the unbelievers is always to say that God is not serious about the level of punishment that He will inflict, so we don't want laws that are as severe as God's laws. God is a jealous and just God, so He can judge with eternal torture. We need to understand how serious sin is and the significance of the forgiveness through Jesus Christ.

Pedobaptism Debate Response

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
A little over a month ago, Dan Horn had a debate with Pastor Rich Lusk about Paedobaptism and the place of children in the church. After the debate was posted on YouTube (see link below), there were a number of comments that seemed worth responding to. A couple of the comments are from credobaptists, but most are from paedobaptists whose viewpoints seem to diverge from orthodox Presbyterian views and lean more toward Federal Vision.Dan Horn vs. Rich Lusk on Children in the Church:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4rcocRXATE Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/05/pedobaptism-debate-response-ep-218-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 The Debate00:00:45 The Position is Cold?00:11:44 Israel Drank of Christ?00:25:55 Children Praying?00:33:11 Christ's Baptism?00:40:57 Born Again?01:00:27 Baptism and Priesthood?01:16:31 Covenant Community?Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Oil and Bread

Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

A Christian Approach to Pain and Suffering

Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000
How can we think about pain and suffering from a Reformed perspective. While suffering exists because of sin, both sin and suffering are part of God's means to glorify Himself through his Son. Because of this, those who seek to glorify God with their lives must approach suffering not only as God's decree, but as one of the ways that He glorifies Himself.In this episode, we discuss why suffering exists, how God uses suffering to constrain sin, how maturity and suffering are tied together, and how suffering for our sin differs from suffering for the sake of righteousness. Please join us as we discuss this important topic. Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Feast of the Tabernacles

Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Is Replacement Theology Biblical or a Dispensational Boogeyman?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Replacement theology is a derogatory term often used by dispensationalists to accuse those who believe in Covenant theology. Specifically, they claim that covenant theology teaches that the church replaced Israel. And while Christ does say to national Israel that the kingdom of God will be taken from them and given to another who will produce it's fruit, the way that is fulfilled is through the people established in Christ himself, the true Israel. One of the other issues with Dispensational eschatology is that it teaches that the church is a "parenthesis" in Israel's history and that every spiritual promise given by God will be fulfilled in physical Israel, which is clearly not true. So here's the question: What is right about replacement theology and what is wrong about it?In this episode, we look at the promises made to physical Israel which were fulfilled and acknowledged in Scripture. We also look at the promises that were clearly made to be fulfilled through Christ and his body, not in a "parenthesis", and not by the church completely replacing Israel either, but by the substance, which is Christ, taking his place as the root and head of true Israel and bringing all that the Father has given him to the blessed promises of his glorious salvation and redemption.Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/04/is-replacement-theology-biblical-or-a-dispensational-boogeyman-ep-216-audio/Thumbnail image by Daniel Borman on Flickr under CC-BY 2.0Timecodes00:00 Replacement Theology09:57 Shadows to Substance15:20 Divorce of Israel28:49 Not All of Israel52:39 All Israel Will Be Saved?

Christ’s Return

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Leviticus 23:23-32. After the Feast of Weeks, the next feast in the Israelite calendar is the Feast of Trumpets. It is the first day of the seventh month which means it would take place immediately after the original start of the year, It the first feast that represents what happens after Christ returns or as 1 Corinthians describes it as the last trumpet. The next holiday, the Day of Atonement, was when the High Priest went into the presence of God. If you consider it as the High Priest carrying spiritual Israel into the presence of God, when you consider the timeline and when you consider that it is a day of affliction, it is pointing to the the day when Christ will open all of the books and all our deeds with be judged, both those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life and those who are not. All the dead will stand before God in preparation of the next thing in the redemption timeline which is tabernacling with God forever.

Covenant Theology: Baptists’ Discovery vs Presbyterians’ Administration

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
One of the biggest disagreements between Baptists and Presbyterians is related to baptism, it's administration and what it means within the church. And these differences in practice are tied directly to differences in how God's Covenant and the covenants that He has made with men are understood. One primary difference that we want to concentrate on is that the Baptist view has more of an upward focus, looking at how each of God's covenants with man reveals or discovers the Eternal Covenant of Grace whereas the Presbyterian view is more downward focused with their description being that the Covenant of Grace has different administrations in the time of the law and the time of the gospel. Because of these different focuses, Baptists and Presbyterians see the effect of continuity and discontinuity very differently, with Baptists looking for those details to be expressed in physical vs spiritual typologies expressed as the earthly covenants with man reveal the heavenly Covenant of Grace (for example: circumcision of the flesh being fulfilled through circumcision of the heart, physical offspring pointing to spiritual offspring, physical households pointing to spiritual households, etc). Alternately, Presbyterians look for continuity and discontinuity within the earthly covenants. (physical households continuing, circumcision becoming baptism, etc).Most of the differences in this episode are found in Chapter 7 of both the Westminter and the Second London Baptist confessions of faith. In the Westminster, this chapter is titled, "Of God's Covenant with Man" and in the SLBC it is titled, "Of God's Covenant"Note: While we are focusing on real dif

Pentecost

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
God now codifies what is to happen at the Feast of Weeks. First of all, it is to be fifty days after the waving of the sheaf offering, which means that the day of the Sabbath was to change year by year. This is important when we think of the resurrection which the sheaf represents, because it was fifty days after the resurrection of Christ that the Holy Spirit was poured out. The Feast of Weeks is done in remembrance of the giving of the law on tablets of stone at Mt. Sinai and was given to point forward to the giving of the law in the hearts of believers at Pentecost through the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, they were to wave two large loaves of leavened bread because unlike the Feast of Unleavened Bread which represented the gospel not spreading from Israel, the Feast of Weeks is a picture of the Word of God going through the whole world. Also, more animals needed to be sacrificed for Pentecost and not just burnt offerings, but sin and peace offerings as well. With Israel being the people of God, there was no eternal forgiveness in the making of them as a people unlike in the New Covenant where sin was actually taken away. It is about where there is true peace with God. Israel was never at peace with God, but the visible church does have peace with God even as it is a mixed multitude. Then lastly, God ends by putting aside all of the symbolic offerings and speaks plainly. You must leave the corners of the fields for the poor and stranger. They would not have understood the symbolism of the offerings, but they had a duty to understand that. They had a duty to care for their neighbor.

God’s Blueprint for Community: How the Church Should Lead the Way

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
When you consider the fact that God calls those He has called out front the world, a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and His own special people, it should be obvious that He intended the church to be the ideal form of community. What group could have more in common and closeness than one made alive by His Spirit and called for His purposes into His family and household?But when we look at the world, we can see a different picture. While the church has a greater sense of community than the world, it does not seem to be a light to the nations in this regard. In fact, over the last sixty years, the American sense of community has been breaking down. And while some people want to accuse technology of causing this breakdown, in most cases, technology only facilitates the things we already desired. One of the things that has happened in the church is that we have shifted our focus from God saving the church as one body to be his bride, and instead have almost exclusively focused on God saving each of us as individuals. And because a strong sense of community requires one to focus, not on himself but on the group and what they hold in common, this singular focus wars against the sense of community that God desires for the church. In this episode, we want to look at the ways that God has designed the church to be the model community for the world, and how the practices He instituted and called the church to should strengthen rather than weaken this sense of community. Please join us as we discuss this very necessary topic.Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/04/gods-blueprint-for-community-how-th

Wave the Sheaf

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After reminding the children of Israel about keeping the Sabbath and the Passover, God now describes how the first fruits are to be offered. These would be barley for the Feast of Unleavened Bread and wheat for the Feast of Weeks. They would be required to bring a sheaf of their grain to offer before the Lord as a wave offering. The priests had to offer an additional lamb of the first year as a burnt offering in addition to the regular daily offering along with the grain offering and a drink offering. When we think of grain in the offerings, we should think of it as a type of the Word of God. The lamb of God must be slain so that we can received the Word of God. It is through Christ's sacrifice, that God opens our eyes so that we can meaningfully receive His Word. This was to be very distinctive for the people because they were not allowed to partake of any of the crop of the new year, until the wave offering had happened. When we think of times of famine, this would require self control when your crop comes in and you are not to eat it until the first fruits are waved before God as a testimony that both the physical food and the spiritual food that we receive is from the mercy of God.

What Stops Christians from Sharing the Gospel?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Sharing the gospel is central to the Great Commission. But doing so on a day-to-day basis is more complicated than we often want to admit. It's definitely more complex than just memorizing the Romans Road or learning a three-step approach for door-to-door witnessing. So in this episode, we want to ask two different questions about sharing the gospel: first, we want to ask why don't we do it, and second, how should we change the way we think about sharing the gospel?Listen to the audio version here: https://theconqueringtruth.com/2025/04/what-stops-christians-from-sharing-the-gospel-ep-213-audio/Timecodes00:00:00 Failure to Evangelize00:08:36 False Fears00:11:33 Belief in Hell00:14:53 Disobedience00:19:59 Gifting vs Practice00:26:48 Different Venues00:35:36 Hospitality00:40:04 Ready to Give an Answer00:49:28 Listening00:58:17 Answer a Fool01:21:59 Using God's WordProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

Holy Convocations

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
After five chapters of declaring that they must be a holy people, now God also talks about how they must rejoice together. All of the commandments about holiness were not evil and to harm, rather they were given so that they would be a blessed people. God's laws are good when they are used lawfully. They were designed to bless, so they should result in rejoicing before God. He called them to many feasts. The weekly feast of the Sabbath to remember that God has given them rest and then the annual feasts for the nation. The first annual feast is about rejoicing before God because God not only delivered them from Egypt, but He was taking them to a pleasant land, to a place of blessings. Just as God loves a cheerful giver, when we understand them properly, all of God's commandments will bring us to a place of joy.

Can God Be Just and Merciful?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Many Christians would describe justice and mercy as being at odds with one another, but most confessions of the faith, such as the SLBC and the Westminster Confession, say that God is most just and He is most merciful. But if they are in opposition to one another, how can God be both merciful and just?Thumbnail image by Manu_H on Flickr under CC-BY 2.0Timecodes00:00:00 Intro00:02:57 Sproul00:10:50 Definition of Justice00:15:52 Definition of Mercy00:24:51 Overlooking Sin00:37:02 Vengeance vs Justice00:46:08 Justice in Man's Law00:49:14 Importance of Justice01:00:51 Mercy in the LawProduction of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

When Does Matthew 18 Apply?

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
Many churches teach that Matthew 18 is the generally applicable text about church discipline and it should be followed in all circumstances. But Matthew 18 is primarily about forgiveness between brothers and when you look at other cases of discipline, such as when a man has his father's wife, there is no hint that Matthew 18 should be followed. So when is Matthew 18 appropriate? And why is this passage so often misunderstood? In this episode, we start out by laying out the differences between personal offenses and offenses against God. Matthew 18 is about dealing with personal offenses and because the person who believes he has been wronged has no greater authority than the brother he is confronting the process is structured to minimize slandering and false accusations. We also discuss how this is not just for brothers who go to the same church, how that works and what it looks like. After laying this groundwork, we then walk through the passage verse by verse discussing how each step is rooted in God's desire for justice and forgiveness.Matthew 18 is an incredibly important passage for us to understand. When we do not understand what it is intended to accomplish or how we should go about the process, we cause the church to be filled with a lack of forgiveness and injustice. Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NCPermanent Hosts - Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua HornTechnical Director - Timothy KaiserTheme Music - Gabriel Hudelson

The Israelites or the Stranger can offer

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000
God continues to give instructions through Moses to Aaron and his sons, and to all the people of Israel, regarding the requirements for animals offered in freewill offerings, peace offerings, or offerings for vows. God points out that these types of offerings can be made not only by the children of Israel but also by strangers dwelling among them, and he requires the same standard for his offerings regardless of who is making the offering. God is holy, and he expects what is offered to him to be free of defect.

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