Apologetics from the Attic

  In this weekly podcast, we seek to teach and defend the historic, evangelical and reformed Christian faith in an increasingly post-Christian culture.  

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Can True Regenerate Believers Lose Their Salvation? David Louis vs AK Richardson

During AK Richardson 's debate with James White on Romans 9 on Thursday evening, he gave me a shout out! He mentioned the debate He and I had on perseverance of the saints, and the section where we debated Romans 8 on the topic. This debate took place several years ago on the IrresistibleTruth  channel and we each chose three passages of Scripture which we felt best taught our position. Please enjoy this throwback episode and I apologize there has been no new content for a few weeks. New content coming soon... Link to Romans 9 Debate  https://www.youtube.com/live/VOrVpiRAWVY?si=U8uPrH7x8I53x2sm

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Four Part Series on Pelagianism / Semi-Pelagianism / Semi-Augustinianism / Augustinianism

In this series, we begin our study of the Four Views of Salvation (Pelagianism, Semi-Pelagianism, Semi-Augustinianism and Augustinianism), by working through an article written by Christopher Bounds entitled “How Are People Saved? The Major Views Of Salvation With a Focus On Wesleyan Perspectives And Their Implications” . Link to Article here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/42909800 Part One –…

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3 vs. 3 Debate - "Does Faith Precede Regeneration?"

Here is the audio of a debate I was involved in on May 10, 2021 on the topic of Faith and Regeneration. It was a 3 on 3 debate, where I was on the team taking the position that regeneration precedes faith.  3 Arminians (Dane Van Eys, David Pallmann, Dan Chapa) take on 3 Calvinists (Tyler Fowler, Ty Brillhart, David Louis) in this 2 HOUR EPISODE to debate the thesis "Does Faith Precede Regeneration?" Order of Events: 1ST HOUR 1) Dane Van Eys - 15 Min Positive Opening Statement 2) Tyler Fowler - 15 Min Negative Opening Statement 3) David Pallmann - 15 Min Positive Rebuttal 4) Ty Brillhart - 15 Min Negative Rebuttal ----------10 MIN BREAK---------- 2ND HOUR 1) 40 Min Cross Examination (4x 10 min segments) 2) Dan Chapa - 10 Min Positive Closing Statement 3) David Louis - 10 Min Negative Closing Statement Moderators: Joshua "Jimmy" Davidson & Cole Perkins

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J. I. Packer's Intro to the Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen - Part One

In this episode, we continue studying the topic of Limited Atonement by reading through the excellent introduction by J.I. Packer to the Banner of Truth Edition of John Owen’s “Death of Death in the Death of Christ”. This intro deserves to be read regularly by those who want to understand the issues at stake between Calvinism and Arminianism. Link to Intro here :…

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Walking Through David Allen and Dan Chapa's View of the Sufficiency of the Atonement

In this video, I cover the excellent presentation of Dr. David Allen and Dan Chapa, laying out the issues surrounding the Sufficieny of Christ’s Atonement in the Limited Atonement debate. This discussion took place on ⁠We look at the 4 terms that Dr. Allen says are crucial to understanding the issues at stake. We also look at Dan Chapa’s McDonald’s fries analogy, which I change to the Chick Fil-A…

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History Of The Reformed View Of "Sufficient for All, Efficient for the Elect"

In this episode, we read through a chapter in Curt Daniel’s book “The History & Theology of Calvinism” where he details the Reformed view of Limited Atonement. We cover what he sees and the consensus in their writings and go over many quotes. This is in preparation as I am planning several response videos to Dr. David Allen and Dan Chapa on their response to the recent Limited Atonement debate.

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Two Part Review of “Let’s Talk Calvinism” on Striving for Eternity with guest Leighton Flowers

Part One Part Two This is a two part review of a discussion between Andrew Rappaport of Striving for Eternity⁠ and Leighton Flowers of Soteriology 101,⁠ where they discuss Calvinism and Provisionism. This is a very interesting and cordial discussion where many important questions are asked of Leighton and his responses are interacted with.

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Responding to 20 Questions for Calvinists with Derek Murrell

In this video, I was invited to come on the Irresistible Truth channel with Derek Murrell live and answer the 20 questions posed by Braxton Hunter⁠ and Trinity Radio.

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The Biblical Foundation of Penal Substitutionary Atonement From Genesis to Numbers

In this four part series, we walk through the Pentateuch, beginning with Genesis, and see the development of the foundations for the Biblical doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement. Part One Genesis (Video) Part One – Genesis (audio) https://spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/kbxd3ue5 Part Two – Exodus (video) Part Two – Exodus (audio) https://spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/4dveddyc Part Three –…

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Review of - Acts 28 Judgement & Human Responsibility Examined

In this video, we review a video posted by Soteriology 101,⁠ where Dr. Leighton Flowers has a conversion with The Twitchy Theologian⁠ about Acts 28 and Genesis 4. We explore how Dr. Flowers presuppositions about original sin and human responsibility in his refuting of Calvinism, if applied to matters of the core Gospel message end up eroding the very foundations of the Gospel.

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The Compatibility of Determinism and Human Freedom

In this episode, we look at the excellent article written by Bruce Ware entitled “The Compatibility of Determinism and Human Freedom” in the book “Whoever He Wills”. It is an excellent study of Biblical texts that teach us that there must be 2 answers to why things happen in history, and not just 1. You were determined from the foundation of the world to watch this video, but you also freely…

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Two Part Response to: Calvinism vs BIBLICAL Context: Which Makes More Sense?

Part One Part Two In these two videos, I respond to comments made on a recent video posted by The Provisionst Perspective⁠ where they respond to Chris Date’s response to Braxton Hunter asking him to respond to non-calvinist proof texts! 🙂My concern here isn’t necessarily to defend calvinism per se, but to caution that the desire to come against “determinism” in Calvinism can push one to the…

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Is Systematic Theology Academic or Practical? Beeke/Smalley Vol 1 pp. 55-62

In this episode, we continue talking about systematic theology. We discuss the role of theological study, and whether it is intellectual or practical. What is the relationship between knowledge and practice?

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What are the Tools and Disciplines of Systematic Theology? Beeke and Smalley: Vol 1 pp. 42-53

In this episode, we look at the all different tools or disciplines used to study the Bible, including-Exegetical Theology-Biblical-Hisotorical-Systematic-Philosophical-Apologetic/Polemical-Ethical-Practical/Poimenic

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John MacArthur On The Importance of Systematic Theology & Beeke/Smalley Vol 1 pp. 39-42

In this episode we watch a clip where John Macarthur explains the importance of Systematic Theology, then we look at a few pages from Reformed Systematic Theology by Beeke and Smalley. Need a Bible Rebound or want to purchase a new rebound Bible?Go to:http://www.newkenbiblerebinding.com

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My Appearance on Method Ministries Discussing Justification by Faith Alone

I was recently invited to be a guest on the Youtube channel called Method Ministries to discuss Justification by Faith Alone and Eastern Orthodoxy as represented by Fr John Whiteford.  Link to Method Ministries Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwLRS0w8eHU&t=2510s

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Review of - Saved By Faith Or Decree? Answering Calvinism With Geoffrey Robinson

In this episode, I review a video posted by Jordan Hatfield on his Great Light Studios Youtube channel where he interviews Geoffrey Robinson about his new book critiquing calvinism. Let’s see if this latest critique brings anything new or interesting in the long line of those who have tried to defeat reformed theology.  Original video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZzj5UVdDw&t=2517s

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