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The Necessity of Grace
God’s grace is a central feature of salvation. Without grace, people can’t be saved. As the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2: 8-9: “For by grace you have been saved ...
The Bodily Resurrection of Christ
Christ’s resurrection stands at the core of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing more than moral teachings. It’s as the Apostle Paul...
Christ's Atoning Death
Christ’s atoning death is the heartbeat of the Christian faith, leading to the resurrection. As the Apostle Paul states in I Corinthians 15:3: “Christ died for our s...
Christ's Sinlessness
If Jesus had two biological parents, then He would have been a sinner like the rest of us. And unless Jesus was without sin, then we are without a Savior, one who can...
Christ's Virgin Birth
Throughout history, there’s been challenges to the veracity and accuracy of the virgin conception of Jesus, saying it should not be considered an essential doctrine of...
Human Depravity
Because a perfect God can do nothing less than create a perfect world, God created all things perfect. But due to the fall of humanity through a misuse of free will, s...
Christ's Humanity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Me...
Christ's Deity
The nature of Christ—that He is both human and divine—is foundational to a Biblical understanding of the Christina faith. Not only did the Old Testament predict the Me...
God's Tri-Unity
Not only is God’s unity essential to a Biblical understanding of the Christian faith, so is His tri-unity. The Bible teaches that not only is God one, but He is three...
God's Unity
In a pluralistic world there are many views of God, ranging from monotheism, polytheism, dualism—and everything in-between. So, standing on the Biblical position—tha...
Episode 14: Wisdom and Contemporary Issues
On this episode, Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner discuss current issues facing Christians.
Episode 13: Is the Bible the Word of God?
Dr. Holden and Professor Betzner answer the question "Is the Bible the Word of God?"
Episode 12: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
Hosted by Brian Nixon, Dr. Holden and professor Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus Rise from the dead?"
Episode 11: Did Jesus Claim to Be God?
On this episode, Dr. Holden and professor Luke Betzner answer the question, "Did Jesus claim to be God?"
Episode 10: Is the New Testament Reliable?
Dr. Joseph Holden, Professor Luke Betzner and Brian Nixon answer the question, Is the New Testament Reliable?
Episode 9: Are Miracles Possible?
Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner answers the question--are miracles possible?
Episode 7: If There is a God, Why Is there Evil, Pt. 1?
On this episode Joe Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon explore evil, defining what it is and where it originated.
Episode 6: Worldviews, Pt. 2.
On this episode Dr. Holden, Luke Betzner, and Brian Nixon continue their discussion on worldviews, digging deeper into seven outlooks on life.
Episode 5: What is a Worldview, Pt. 1?
Have you ever wondered why people do what they do or say what they say? Much of this behavior is a clear indication of the person's worldview i.e. the way they view th...
Episode 4: What About Evolution?
Are we here by random chance or by the act of a creator? Evolutionists do not really ask 'if' evolution happened, but 'how' which is just another way of assuming it di...
Episode 3: Does God Exist?
A classic question of Ontology! Does God exist? How do we answer the questions 'where did we come from, why are we here, and where are we going coherently without a pr...
Episode 2: What is Truth?
What is truth? Does it go away if you simply deny it? If you say 'there is no truth' is that statement 'true'? Truth is a self-defining absolute. Listen in to Joe, Bri...
Episode 1: What is Apologetics?
What is 'Apologetics'? Is it the art of saying 'I'm sorry?' or is it the practice of providing an explanation for something? Welcome to our weekly podcast, Paratus. Li...