Is homosexuality wrong?

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Is homosexuality wrong?

Episode 27

January 12, 2024 • David Horner, Nathan Crowe • Romans 1:26–27, Leviticus 18:22, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11

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There are few topics in our culture today that garner more attention and controversy than the issue of homosexuality. Is it wrong? And if so, why is it wrong? What even is our basis for determining right and wrong? Pastor David and Nathan dive into some biblical passages that deal with the topic and discuss what the Bible has to say about homosexuality.

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?