How old is the earth? (with Simon Woodstock)

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How old is the earth? (with Simon Woodstock)

S2 E4

September 27, 2024 • Simon Woodstock, David Horner, Nathan Crowe • Genesis 1—11, Romans 5

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How old is the earth? This is a question that relates to the broader topics of creationism and evolution. In this episode, David and Nathan are joined by Simon Woodstock to discuss the young earth creationist view, to consider why the earth/universe may look older in some cases than it is, the effects of the Genesis flood, issues of hermeneutics, what Jesus and the apostles seemed to believe, and more.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction with special guest Simon Woodstock

1:44 What are the different views regarding the age of the earth?

4:12 The basic case for a young earth Biblically and scientifically

7:09 Should we read Genesis 1-11 allegorically?

10:16 Why a plain reading of the Old and New Testament points to a young earth

12:35 How this issue relates to the broader issue of our hermeneutics

16:37 Seeing God as a Scientist, Chemist, and Artist

18:17 Why Young Earth Creationism doesn’t have to be limited to 6,000 to 10,000 years

28:10 Could the earth and universe look older than it is?

34:16 Having humility when discussing these issues

35:42 Discussing other views with grace and keeping God at the center of this discussion

39:32 Science and theology go hand in hand

40:53 How the paradigm shifted in modern thought to old earth views

44:27 The Romans 5 argument against old earth

46:30 Closing thoughts and doing your own research

How should Christians react to the election?

November 8, 2024 • David Horner, Nathan Crowe • Jeremiah 29, Romans 13

It's November and the 2024 Presidential election is now in the rearview mirror. Donald Trump won the White House, with Republicans also taking a majority in the Senate and possibly keeping a majority in the House. What can Christians learn from this election cycle? How should they respond to this new administration? What are the implications for the pro-life movement? What do we do now? David and Nathan have a conversation about these things and more in an effort to help Christians think biblically about the political landscape. Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 What should shape our view of politics? 7:47 God sits sovereignly enthroned over every election 12:38 How should we react to Trump winning the election? 15:15 What does this election mean for free speech/censorship of the Gospel? 18:22 What does this election mean for liberal gender ideologies? 22:30 What does this election mean for abortion? 35:45 Christians must pray 40:35 Christians must prioritize the Gospel 42:19 Christians must walk in wisdom toward outsiders

Was Melchizedek an Old Testament appearance of Christ?

November 1, 2024 • David Horner, Nathan Crowe • Genesis 14, Psalm 110, Hebrews 7

In the book of Genesis, a mysterious figure named Melchizedek meets Abraham. He is called the king of righteousness and king of peace, he brings out bread and wine, he receives tithes from Abraham and blesses him, he has no recorded genealogy. Psalm 110 and Hebrews 7 speak of the significance of Melchizedek and how he relates to Christ. But is he more than that? Is Melchizedek an actual Old Testament appearance of Christ? In this episode, David and Nathan discuss Melchizedek and have a good-spirited debate about whether or not he is an actual Old Testament appearance of Christ. Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Who is Melchizedek? 1:03 Melchizedek in Genesis 14 2:44 Melchizedek in Psalm 110 5:14 Melchizedek in Hebrews 7 14:17 Debate: is Melchizedek a "type" of Christ or a Christophany? 16:55 The case for Melchizedek as a Christophany 22:06 The case for Melchizedek as a "type" of Christ 28:39 Conclusion

Can you lose your salvation?

October 25, 2024 • David Horner, Nathan Crowe • John 6, Matthew 13, Hebrews 6, Luke 8

In today's episode, one listener asks a question about the rocky soil in Jesus's parable that received the word of God but then later fell away. Was this person ever truly saved? Can a saved person lose their salvation? David and Nathan consider these questions and related themes in this episode of the Without Doubt Podcast. Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Was the rocky soil person ever saved? 3:04 Passages that prove you can't lose your salvation 10:38 The nature of true saving faith (endurance) 20:54 Does Hebrews 6:4-6 teach that you can lose your salvation? 27:37 Could Judas have repented?