By: Brian G. Chilton, M.Div., Ph.D. | December 7, 2023 S7E13 Genres of Biblical Literature on YouTube The following are the seven genres of biblical… Source The post S7E13 Genres of Biblical Literature appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 30, 2023 S7Q3 The Question Zone Episode 3 on YouTube Question Zone Episode 3 “1) What does… Source The post S7Q3 The Question Zone Episode 3 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., and Michelle Johnson, Ph.D. | November 30, 2023 S7E12 The Historicity of the Bible with Dr. Michelle Johnson on YouTube S7E12… Source The post S7E12 The Historicity of the Bible (w. Dr. Michelle Johnson) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., and Mark Phillips, D.Min. | November 16, 2023 S7E11 Intertestamental Period (w. Dr. Mark Phillips) on YouTube Topics Discussed on S7E11… Source The post S7E11 Intertestamental Period (w. Dr. Mark Phillips) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., Benjamin Laird, Ph.D., and Leo Percer, Ph.D. | November 9, 2023 S7E10 Creating the Canon on YouTube Questions Covered on S7E10… Source The post S7E10 Creating the Canon (w. Dr. Benjamin Laird and Dr. Leo Percer) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | November 2, 2023 S7E9 Oral Traditions and the Dependability of God's Word on YouTube   S7E9 Oral Traditions… Source The post S7E9 Oral Traditions and the Dependability of God's Word appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Curtis Evelo and Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D. | October 26, 2023 The dynamic duo return for another episode of the Question Zone. On this… Source The post S7Q2 The Question Zone (Episode 2) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. and T. J. Gentry, Ph.D., D.Min. | October 26th, 2023 S7E8 Inerrancy: Does It Matter? on YouTube Last week,… Source The post S7E8 Inerrancy: Does It Matter? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | October 19, 2023 S7E7 Theopneustos and Biblical Inspiration on YouTube What Do We Mean by Biblical Inspiration? On… Source The post S7E7 Theopneustos and Biblical Inspiration appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | October 12, 2023 S7E6 Divine Covenants: Revelation of God Through History on YouTube   Over the past few… Source The post S7E6 Divine Covenants: Revelation of God Through History appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., and Deanna Huff, Ph.D. | October 5, 2023 S7E5 Models and Theories of Biblical Inspiration on YouTube When we speak… Source The post S7E5 Models and Theories of Biblical Inspiration appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Curtis Evelo and Brian Chilton, Ph.D. | September 28, 2023 The dynamic duo are back with a fresh new segment on the Bellator Christi… The post S7Q1 The Question Zone with Curtis Evelo (Episode 1) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D. | September 28, 2023 S7E4 How Has God Revealed Himself? on YouTube The Bellator Christi Podcast continues its exploration into… The post S7E4 How Has God Revealed Himself? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | September 21, 2023 S7E3 What is the Bible on YouTube             Modern Christians place a lot of attention… The post S7E3 What is the Bible? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D. | September 14, 2023 Have you ever looked for God and not found him? Perhaps you have been in situation… The post S7E2 Why Does God Seem So Hidden? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D. | September 7, 2023 Amid these major problems, the church finds itself with a pastoral workforce that is becoming increasingly disenfranchised… The post S7E1 A Preach Well Church with Dr. Josh Taylor appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | July 7, 2023 Note: Please be advised that this article contains references to expletive material. Recently, hit movie… The post Is Heaven a Fantasy? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | June 16, 2023 Death is one of the greatest mysteries of life. The term “death” holds such a… The post What Happens When We Die? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Ph.D., M.Div. | June 9, 2023 As we travel down the road of life, we often come across events that cause… The post Should a Preacher Be Well-Studied? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D., and “The Cowboy Apologist” Curtis Evelo | May 25, 2023 In this final episode of Season 6 (S6E30 Semitic Residue), Curtis… The post S6E30 Semitic Residue appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 4, 2023 On episode S6E29, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss whether God still communicates… The post S6E29 Does God Still Speak? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton, Ph.D. and Curtis Evelo, with T. J. Gentry, Ph.D., D.Min. S6E28 Leaving Calvinism Finding Grace (w. Dr. TJ Gentry) On episode S6E28… The post S6E28 Leaving Calvinism Finding Grace (w. Dr. TJ Gentry) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On episode S6E27 The Argument from Miracles and Inner Witness of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo assess the power that… The post S6E27 The Argument from Miracles and Inner Witness appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 13, 2023 On episode S6E26 The Moral and Ontological Arguments, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post S6E26 The Moral and Ontological Arguments appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 5th, 2023 S6E25 The Design Argument On episode S6E25 The Design Argument, Dr. Brian Chilton and… The post S6E25 The Design Argument appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2023 S6E24 Cosmological Argument On episode S6E24 Cosmological Argument, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post S6E24 The Cosmological Argument appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 23, 2023 S6E23 Can We Know God Exists? On episode S6E23 Can We Know God Exists?… The post S6E23 Can We Know God Exists? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton | March 17, 2023 S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode) Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian and Curtis had to postpone their… The post S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 9, 2023 S6E22 The Means and Extent of Salvation. Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo conclude… The post S6E22 The Means and Extent of Salvation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2023 S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9. As the soteriology series winds down, Dr.… The post S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E20 The Grace of God: Irresistible or Resistible is today’s episode. Tonight, Brian and… The post S6E20 The Grace of God: Irresistible or Resistible? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E19 Revivalism and Asbury University is today’s episode. Due to the recent revival occurring… The post S6E19 Revivalism and Asbury University appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2023 S6E18 The Depravity of Man: Total or Radical? One of the major areas of… The post S6E18 The Depravity of Man: Total or Radical? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 2nd, 2023 S6E17 Adoption and the Family of God On this episode of the Bellator Christi… The post S6E17 Adoption and the Family of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 24, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the final aspect of salvation which is… The post S6E16 Glorification: Intermediate State, Paradise, Resurrection, and the New Creation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 12, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the process of sanctification that occurs in… The post S6E15 Sanctification & Growth appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 6, 2023 The soteriology series continues with an examination of justification and redemption. What does it… The post S6E14 Justification and Redemption appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 22, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the believer’s union with Christ on this… The post S6E13 Union with Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 15, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo dig deep into soteriology as they discuss predestination… The post S6E12 Predestination & Election: A Non-Calvinist Interpretation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 8, 2022 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin their series on soteriology with a discussion on… The post S6E11 What Does It Mean to Be Saved? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton | December 2, 2022 On S6E10, Dr. Mark Phillips and Dr. Brian Chilton discuss the inevitability of tribalism. Culture has a… The post S6E10 The Inevitability of Tribalism (w. Dr. Mark Phillips) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 22, 2022 We find ourselves between two theology series. This episode will look into the spiritual… The post S6E9 Reflections on My PhD Journey appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 Our series on pneumatology concludes with an examination of the anointing and indwelling of… The post (S6E8) The Anointing and Indwelling of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big… The post (S6 E7) Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part Two) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 3, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big… The post (S6E6) The Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part One) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 20, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the gifts… The post (S6E5) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 13, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the work… The post (S6 E4) The Work of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 6, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the personality… The post (S6E3) The Personality and Personhood of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 29, 2022 The series on Pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the divine nature… The post (S6 E2) The Deity of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 22, 2022 Who is the Holy Spirit? This is the question that Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post (S6 E1) Who is the Holy Spirit? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 8, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes… The post (SIS S2 E4) The Image of God and the Soul (w. Jerry Bogacz) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 2, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes… The post (SIS S2 E3) The Biological Design of Creation (w. Jerry Bogacz) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 25, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among… The post (SIS S2 E2) Is Genesis Historical? Interview with Dr. Todd Wood and Paul Garner (Part 2) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 19, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among… The post (SIS S2 E1) Is Genesis Historical? Interview with Dr. Todd Wood and Paul Garner (Part 1) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 25, 2022 Believe it or not, Season 5 of the Bellator Christi Podcast has come to a… The post (S5 E32) Recap of Season 5 and a Preview of Season 6 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 18, 2022 On this next to last episode of Season 5, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss… The post (S5 E31) Sects of Early Christianity appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 11, 2022 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis investigate the different… The post (S5 E30) Jewish Sects of the First-Century appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo As we wind down Season 5 with the last few episodes, Brian and Curtis take a look at the… The post (S5 E29) Family is Your First Ministry appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies… The post (S5 E28) Messianic Prophecies of the Passion (Part 4): The Second Coming of Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 20, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E27) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 3): Resurrection and the Ascension appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E26) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 2): Betrayal and Crucifixion of the Messiah appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic… The post (S5 E25) Messianic Prophecies in the Passion (Part 1): Forerunner & Messianic Ministry appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ.… The post (S5 E24) Christology (Part 12): The Miracles of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ.… The post (S5 E23) Christology (Part 11): The Historicity of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 16, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E22) Christology (Part 10): The Second Coming of Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 11, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E21) Christology (Part 9): The Ascension of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E20) Christology (Part 8): The Resurrection of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 23, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E19) Christology (Part 7): The Extent of Christ’s Atonement appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E18) Christology (Part 6): The Work and Functions of Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic… The post (S5 E17) Christology (Part 5) Testing Atonement Theories with Scripture appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter… The post (S5 E16) Christology (Part 4): Theories of the Atonement appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is… The post (S5 E15) Christology (Part 3): Early Christological Titles appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is… The post (S5 E14) Christology (Part 2): The Virgin Birth and Incarnation of Christ appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Last season, we started a series discussing the theological attributes of God. This season, we continue the trend in a new series entitled the Winter… The post (S5 E13) Christology (Part One): The Union of Christ’s Divine and Human Nature appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As we start 2022, we begin with the 300th episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast! In addition to this milestone, Bellator Christi Ministries also enters… The post (S5 E12) 300th Episode: Challenges and Opportunities for the Church in 2022 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the… The post (S5 E11) Messianic Prophecies in the Old Testament (Part 4): Prophecies in the Major Prophets appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the… The post (S5 E10) Messianic Prophecies in the Old Testament (Part 3): Prophecies in the Minor Prophets appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the… The post (S5 E9) Messianic Prophecies (Part Two): Messianic Prophecies in Job and Psalms appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the… The post (S5 E8) Messianic Prophecies (Part One): Early Prophecies appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this special Thanksgiving edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss reasons why they are thankful for the things that… The post (S5 E7) Reasons to Be Thankful appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 21, 2021 This podcast is a recap of the different viewpoints on creation. In recent days, creationism… The post (S5 E6) Recap of Viewpoints on Creation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 14, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss a recent article that Brian wrote concerning how middle… The post (S5 E5) Four Ways that Middle Knowledge Helps to Explain Unanswered Prayer appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 7, 2021 On the final episode of a four-part journey into NDEs, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post (S5 E4) Philosophical Implications of NDEs appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton | October 31, 2021 We have already provided objective evidence for near-death experiences (NDEs) and have argued that NDEs fit well within… The post (S5 E3) Answering Common Objections Against NDEs appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On the last episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo asserted that NDEs can fit within the biblical worldview if one accepts the soul survival perspective.… The post (S5 E2) Objective Evidence for NDEs appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The Bellator Christi Podcast begins its fifth season with a series on NDEs (“near-death experiencies”). In the first episode of the fifth season, Brian Chilton… The post (S5.E1) NDEs and the Biblical Worldview appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 10, 2021 On this grand finale of the first season of the Summer Interview Series, Brian and… The post (SIS S1 E14) The Grand Finale: A Recap of Season One’s Interviews appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian Chilton | October 3, 2021 The fifth season of the Bellator Christi Podcast will feature some exciting discussions in a number of topics. October:… The post Trailer: Season 5 of the Bellator Christi Podcast appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 3, 2021 Through the summertime, we will host a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which… The post (SIS S1 E13) Moral Apologetics (w. Dr. David Baggett) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 26, 2021 Through the summertime, we will host a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series”… The post (SIS S1 E12) Worldviews and the Problem of Evil (w. Dr. Ronnie Campbell) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 19, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer… The post (SIS S1 E11) Reaching Rural and Underserved Areas with Apologetics (w. Manuel Boglio) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 12, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer… The post (SIS S1 E10) The Wrackturn Method (w. Dr. Brian Melton) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 5, 2021 Are divorce and remarriage ever acceptable among Christians? Can divorced and remarried individuals serve… The post (Podcast 9.5.21) A Biblical Approach to Divorce and Remarriage appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis and Evelo | August 29, 2021 Throughout the summer, we have begun a new series entitled the “Summer Interview… The post (SIS S1 E9) Free Will, Consciousness, and the Demise of Materialism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis and Evelo | August 22, 2021 Throughout the summer, we have begun a new series entitled the “Summer Interview… The post (SIS S1 E8) Q&A and Interview on The Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 8, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer… The post (SIS S1 E7) Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism (w. Dr. Tim Stratton) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 1, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer… The post (SIS S1 E6) Pulpit Apologist (w. Dr. Thomas J. Gentry) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 25, 2021 Through the summertime, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview… The post (SIS S1 E05) The New Perspective on Paul (w. Dr. Leo Percer) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 18, 2021 On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis take a break… The post (Podcast 7.18.21) UFOs, NASB, and a Recap of Molinism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 11, 2021 Through the summertime, we will host a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series”… The post (SIS S1 E04) For Love of God: An Invitation to Theology (w. Dr. Ronnie Campbell) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Zach Breitenbach | July 4, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo are joined by Dr. Zach Breitenbach. On… The post (SIS S1 E03) Slipping Through the Cracks–Part 2 (w. Dr. Zach Breitenbach) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Zach Breitenbach | June 27, 2021 Through the summertime, Bellator Christi hosts a new series entitled the “Summer… The post (SIS S1 E02) Slipping Through the Cracks–Part 1 (w. Dr. Zach Breitenbach) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Kevin Harris | June 20, 2021 We begin a new series through the summer of 2021 where we… The post (SIS S1 E01) Reason Rocks (w. Kevin Harris) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | June 13, 2021 On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Curtis Evelo peers into Brian Chilton’s… The post (Podcast 6.14.21) Tips on Adventuring into Christian Higher Education appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | June 7, 2021 Let’s face it. Sharing the gospel can be scary. However, evangelism is one of… The post (Podcast 6.7.21) Sharing the Gospel with Confidence appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 31, 2021 When Bellator Christi Ministries first began, it started as a podcast called “Redeeming Truth… The post (Podcast 5.31.21) 5 Signs of a False Shepherd appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 19, 2021 Denominations, some argue, illustrate how Christians are unable to get along. But is this… The post (Podcast 5.19.21) Christian Denominationalism and What Unites the Church appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 12, 2021 Last week, Brian discussed the problems in Wayne Grudem’s assessment of Molinism. The podcast… The post (Podcast 5.12.21) A Review of Molinism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | May 5, 2021 On tonight’s episode, Curtis Evelo has the night off. Therefore, Brian flies solo as he discusses and… The post (Podcast 5.5.21) Rebuttal to Wayne Grudem’s Assessment of Molinism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2021 Astronomy and astrology both observe stars and celestial bodies of the universe. But while… The post (Podcast 4.28.21) Deciphering Astronomy from Astrology appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 21, 2021 Viewpoints surrounding God and creation are among the most contentious and divisive of all theological… The post (Podcast 4.21.21) Eight Views on God and Creation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 14, 2021 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, hosts Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo… The post (Podcast 4.14.21) The Final Countdown: Contemporary Viewpoints on the Doctrine of Hell appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 7, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the 40 days of Jesus’s appearances between his… The post (4.7.21) The 40 Days appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 31, 2021 BellatorChristi.com has featured a series of articles entitled the “Resurrection Defense Series.” In this… The post (Podcast 3.31.21) Defense of the Resurrection appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 3.24.21) Sermon on the Mount: Part Eight–Ask, Seek, Knock (Matthew 7:7-23) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 17, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 3.17.21) Sermon on the Mount: Part 7–The Truth About Judging (Matt. 7.1-6) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 10, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 3.10.21) Sermon on the Mount: Part 6–The Uselessness of Worry (Matt. 6.25-34) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 3, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 3.3.21) The Sermon on the Mount: Part Five–Serving God Over the World (Matt. 6:19-24) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 24, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 2.24.21) The Sermon on the Mount: Part Four–Genuine Righteousness (Matt. 6:1-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 17, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 2.17.21) The Sermon on the Mount: Part Three–The Theology of Love (Matt. 5:33-48) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 15, 2021 On this special edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis have an… The post (Podcast 2.15.21) Special Edition: Discussion of the Moral Failing of Ravi Zacharias appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 10, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 2.10.21) The Sermon on the Mount: Part Two–The Origin of Sinful Behavior (Matt. 5:13-32) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 3, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every… The post (Podcast 2.3.21) The Sermon on the Mount (Part 1: The Bookends of the Sermon) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 20, 2021 People are often engulfed by the numerous viewpoints concerning the end times. What are… The post (Podcast 1.20.21) Examining the Viewpoints of the End Times and Their History appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 13, 2021 Recently, Brian wrote a piece for Bellator Christi entitled “The Mark of the Beast: A… The post (Podcast 1.13.21) A Biblical Approach to the Mark of the Beast appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 30, 2020 Today, our dynamic duo discusses ten challenges the church must face as it heads… The post (Podcast 12.30.20) 10 Challenges Facing the Church in 2021 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 23, 2020 Modern readers often neglect a marvelous Christian classic. Today, Brian and Curtis discuss that… The post (Podcast 12.23.20) On the Incarnation of the Word of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | December 19, 2020 Brian G. Chilton discusses the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn and its relation to the Christmas Star… The post (Podcast 12.19.20) The Christmas Star appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 16, 2020 Have you ever used a phrase without thinking about its origins? Many of these… The post (Podcast 12.16.20) The 10 Classic Biblical Phrases We Often Use Without Thinking appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 2, 2020 Discipleship is key for the church. Unfortunately, modern churches do not engage in discipleship… The post (Podcast 12.9.20) Diagnostic Discipleship w. Dr. Thomas McCuddy appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 2, 2020 The hiddenness of God is a concept that many do not like to discuss.… The post (Podcast 12.2.20) The Hiddenness of God and Our Faith appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 18, 2020 Today, Brian and Curtis are joined by author Mike Burnette who discusses two of… The post (Podcast 11.18.20) Psychonix with Mike Burnette appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | November 12, 2020 Join us for the sixth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The… The post (Podcast 11.12.20) Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 6) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 11, 2020 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss natural theology and what it can and cannot… The post (Podcast 11.11.20) Natural Theology appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | November 4, 2020 For the past few Presidential elections, tensions have been high with political pundits claiming that each sequential… The post (11.4.20) Trusting God in Turbulent Political Times appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for the fifth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to… The post (Podcast 11.4.20) Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 5) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 21, 2020 Brian and Curtis discuss a range of topics including the dangers of humanistic theology,… The post (Podcast 10.21.20) Dangers of Humanistic Theology appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 28, 2020 Tonight, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss challenges that plague the church in American… The post (Podcast 9.30.20) Modern Challenges Facing the Church appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for the fourth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to… The post (Podcast 9.30.20) Hebrews: The Supremacy of Jesus (Hebrews 4) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 24, 2020 Tonight’s episode marks the end of part 1 of the series “Basic Theology: The… The post (Podcast 9.24.20) The Transcendence and Immanence of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for the third installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to… The post (Podcast 9.24.20) Hebrews: The Supremacy of Jesus (Hebrews 3) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for the first in a new Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to… The post Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 2:1-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 9, 2020 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo continue their exploration into the divine attributes of God.… The post (Podcast 9.9.20) The Omnisapience of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for the first in a new Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to… The post Hebrews: The Supremacy of Christ (Hebrews 1:1-14 and Introduction) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 2, 2020 Brian and Curtis continue their series on the attributes of God. This edition focuses… The post (Podcast 9.2.20) The Omnitemporality of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 26, 2020 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo continue their exploration of the divine attributes of God.… The post (Podcast 8.26.20) The Omnibenevolence of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 19, 2020 In this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo continue… The post (Podcast 8.19.20) The Omniscience of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 13, 2020 Brian and Curtis continue their exploration into the attributes of God. In this episode,… The post (Podcast 8.13.20) The Omnipotence of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Due to a storm on August 5, 2020, we were unable to complete our Bible study at Westfield Baptist Church. The live feed was interrupted.… The post (Podcast 8.6.20) A Comforting Life Perspective (Proverbs 30) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 5, 2020 In this second episode of our nine-part journey into the attributes of God, we… The post (Podcast 8.5.20) The Omnipresence of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 29, 2020 Brian and Curtis begin a multiple podcast journey into the attributes of God. On… The post (Podcast 7.29.20) Overview of the Divine Attributes of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 22, 2020 Brian and Curtis describe the philosophy of naturalism and the problems associated with the… The post (Podcast 7.22.20) The Philosophy of Naturalism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo answer questions pertaining to the Sabbath. The questions include the following. 1)… The post (Podcast 7.15.20) Are Christians Obliged to Keep the Sabbath? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today’s podcast is emotionally charged as Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the Christian’s response to the problem of evil. People often ask, why would… The post (Podcast 7.8.20) The Christian Response to the Problem of Evil appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In today’s podcast, Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss Socratic logic, different styles of argumentation (deductive, inductive, and abductive reasoning), and how to distinguish… The post (Podcast 6.18.20) Logic, Reasoning, Argumentation, and Answering Your Questions appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo are joined by Ryan Pauly of Coffeehouse Questions with Ryan Pauly. Ryan discusses the problem of evolution and why… The post (Podcast 6.10.20) Creation, Evolution, and the Christian Worldview (w. Ryan Pauly) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian Chilton is joined by Melissa Pellew, Co-Chapter Apologist of Ratio Christi of Winthrop University and co-host of Theology Matters with the Pellews. Curtis Evelo… The post (Podcast 6.3.20) An Apologetic Response to the Death of George Floyd and a Most Unpredictable Year (w. Melissa Pellew) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo interview Dr. Daniel Sloan about his newly completed dissertation on the apologetics… The post (Podcast 5.20.20) Apologetics in the Book of Isaiah with Dr. Daniel Sloan appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo are joined by Chris Berg. Chris fields questions concerning continuationism and the safeguards that need to be… The post (Podcast 5.13.20) Safeguarding Continuationism from the NAR and New Age Practices with Chris Berg appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo tackle the issue of cessationism vs. continuationism. They distinguish four versions of… The post (Podcast 5.6.20) Cessationism vs. Continuationism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the comfort that people can find in God’s sovereignty, his promises,… The post (Podcast 4.29.20) Sovereignty, The Good Shepherd, and Our Security in a Pandemic appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, Curtis Evelo and Brian Chilton conclude their journey through the history of the Church as they discuss the twists and turns that… The post (Podcast 4.22.20) How the History of the Church Impacts our Modern Interpretations-Part 3: Great Awakenings to the Present Time appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo continue their discussion on the history of the Church. On this, the second part of their journey, they discuss… The post (Podcast 4.15.20) How the History of the Church Impacts our Interpretations-Part 2: Protestant Reformation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss NT creeds on this episode of the podcast. What are the NT creeds? What are some of the more… The post (Podcast 4.8.20) NT Creeds and Q&A appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In the first half of our podcast, Brian Chilton welcomes Jeff Mingee with us as he discusses his book Called to Cooperate: A Biblical Survey… The post (Podcast 4.1.20) Called to Cooperate with Jeff Mingee and Thoughts on COVID-19 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The term perennialism is important in historical studies as well as understanding our modern culture. Perennialism is the idea that a person needs to understand… The post (Podcast 3.25.20) How the History of the Church Impacts our Modern Interpretations (Part 1) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, construction workers became fearful due to the numerous individuals who died by falling from the bridge. Construction… The post (Podcast 3.22.20) 1 Cor. 15:10-11 “The Graces of God” appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this podcast, Curtis Evelo and Brian Chilton discuss the RISEN acronym from the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. The acronym defends the resurrection and historicity of… The post (Podcast 2.5.20) The RISEN Acronym from the LMOCA appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton speaks with Tim Stratton from Free Thinking Ministries about the essentials of Molinism. Be listening for… The post (Podcast 1.30.20) Mere Molinism with Tim Stratton appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On the podcast, Brian and Curtis answer some questions pertaining to the people and times of the Bible. They also discuss the relationship between faith… The post (Podcast 1.22.20) Faith, Reason, and Questions about the Conditions of the Bible appeared first on Bellator Christi.

One thing you must know is that Brian Chilton is a HUGE Green Bay Packers fan. Meanwhile, Curtis Evelo is rolling his eyes. While Brian… The post (Podcast 1.15.20) The Theology of Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On the first podcast of 2020, Curtis and Brian discuss the nature of God as presented in the Bible. God’s nature is so distinct and… The post (Podcast 1.1.20) The Nature of the Biblical God as an Apologetic for Revelation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Curtis and Brian discuss an article that Brian wrote on the “Current State of Apologetics and the Cure to its Division” and the reasoning behind… The post (Podcast 12.18.19) Discussion of Articles and Heaven appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra. How does the real Saint Nicholas compare to the legends that… The post (Podcast 12.11.19) The Life of Saint Nicholas of Myra appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this podcast, Curtis Evelo and Brian Chilton discuss biblical hermeneutics and how the culture has impacted the way we interpret Scripture. In addition, the… The post (Podcast 12.5.19) Biblical Hermeneutics and the Modern Culture appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this podcast, Brian Chilton shares a lesson that he taught at Westfield Baptist Church on proper biblical interpretation. Using four steps, he notes how… The post (Podcast 12.2.19) Four Steps to Proper Biblical Interpretation appeared first on Bellator Christi.

At a recent conference, John MacArthur, a notable speaker and author, dismissively told Beth Moore, another popular speaker and author, that she should go home.… The post (Podcast 11.15.19) MacArthur, Moore, and Mean-Spiritedness appeared first on Bellator Christi.

“God will not put more on you than you can bear” is a classic Christian cliche that is often passed around in churches. People use… The post (Podcast 11.1.19) Does God Put More on Us Than We Can Bear? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Pastor Brian Chilton discusses how each person can be used by God if they are willing. The message comes from Jeremiah 1:4-10.   Copyright. 2019.… The post (Podcast 10.7.19) Message: “Can God Use Me?” (Jer. 1:4-10) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

When interpreting Scripture, three things are important to remember to accurately exegete the text: context, context, context! Such is true with Colossians 2:8. People have… The post (Podcast 9.20.19) Paul and Philosophy: Do They Mix? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Recently, Jarrid Wilson committed suicide at the age of 30. Wilson was an associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California. Famed pastor, Greg… The post (Podcast 9.13.19) Mental Health Issues and the Quest for Peace appeared first on Bellator Christi.

From the top of a mountain, the world, with all its problems, looks very small. When considering the view of God, the world must appear… The post (Podcast 8.29.19) Finding Peace in God’s Transcendence appeared first on Bellator Christi.

How do Christians respond when governmental authorities legislate laws that contradict Christian morality? On today’s podcast, we are joined by Dr. John Diamond, author of An… The post (Podcast 8.22.19) An Appeal to Heaven (w. Dr. John Diamond) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | August 13, 2019 The teachings of Jesus of Nazareth have always been challenging. Interestingly, his teachings are as challenging today… The post Forgiveness and the Christian appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The former pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD, and author of the best-selling book I Kissed Dating Goodbye (1997) recently announced that he… The post (Podcast 8.1.19) Responding to Josh Harris’s Renunciation of Christianity appeared first on Bellator Christi.

It is estimated that one of the leading causes of atheism is hurt that has been experienced in the church. Even among Christians, the hurt… The post (Podcast 7.25.19) Keeping Your Faith in Christ Even When You’ve Been Hurt by the Church (w. Melissa Pellew) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the life of Norman Geisler and the hole that he leaves behind. Also, he… The post (Podcast 7.19.19) Remembering Norman Geisler appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we are joined by Dr. TJ Gentry. Dr. Gentry holds a D.Min. and a Ph.D. from Piedmont… The post (Podcast 6.27.19) Absent from the Body, Present with the Lord (w. Dr. TJ Gentry) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The early NT creeds provide incredible information about the message of the earliest church which came from the historical Jesus of Nazareth himself. However, how… The post (Podcast 6.20.19) Is Christianity a Mere Comic Book Tale? What the NT Creeds Tell Us about the Early Message of the Church appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Does the Bible condone rape? Skeptics often read Deuteronomy 22:28-29 and think that the law makes rape acceptable. According to the skeptics’ interpretation, the text… The post (Podcast 5.31.19) Does the Bible Condone Rape? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses some perspectives he found while reading his devotions on the pinnacle of Pilot Mountain… The post (Podcast 5.24.19) Perspectives from the Pinnacle appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the misunderstanding that many people have concerning the theological concepts of dispensationalism. He explains… The post (Podcast 5.17.19) Is “Dispensationalism” a Bad Word? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses what William Lane Craig calls the three-legged stool of evidence for the resurrection. What… The post (Podcast 5.10.19) The Resurrection’s 3-Legged Stool appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton answers some common objections made against the Shroud of Turin by Christians. Also, he discusses… The post (Podcast 5.2.19) Answering Christian Objections to the Shroud of Turin appeared first on Bellator Christi.

You have probably heard of Good Friday and most certainly Easter Sunday. But did you know that the other days of Holy Week have names,… The post (Podcast 4.18.19) What Are the Days of Holy Week? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton seeks to answer a question submitted to him. According to an online story that… The post (Podcast 4.5.19) Why Was the Head Covering of Jesus Wrapped to the Side? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today, we answer the questions you submitted to Bellator Christi.com. If you have a question you would like to submit to possibly be featured on… The post (Podcast 3.19.19) Q&A for March 2019 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton discusses the meaning of the phrase “born again” and what it implies. The podcast… The post (Podcast 3.12.19) “What Does It Mean to Be ‘Born Again’?” (Jn. 3:1-15) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton compares Jesus’s cleansing of the temple with the cleansing that needs to occur in… The post (Podcast 3.8.19) “Cleansing of the Temple and Cleansing of the Heart” (Jn. 2:12-25) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christ Podcast, Brian Chilton encourages individuals to take their focus off themselves and place it on Christ. The message… The post (Podcast 3.5.19) “Refocus Your Glory” (Jn. 2.1-12) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

While the Bellator Christi Podcast tries to focus more on theology and apologetics, there are times when politics intersects with theological issues. Recently, the United… The post (Podcast 3.1.19) The Arrogance of Western Idealism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton addresses the sexual abuse controversy in the Southern Baptist Convention and the problems within… The post (Podcast 2.28.19) “Purification of the Church” (Isa. 1:1, 10, 15-20) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses some major issues facing the church, including the sexual abuse cases in the Southern… The post (Podcast 2.22.19) 6 Things that Hinder our Prayers appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Does God experience emotions or does God’s transcendent nature forbid him from experiencing such things? On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian… The post (Podcast 2.7.19) Does God Experience Emotions? (w. Mark Ragsdale) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton discusses three ways that a person can engage the skeptic in a message from… The post (Podcast 1.30.19) “Dealing with the Skeptic” (Jn. 1:43-51) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian G. Chilton discusses the ministry of John the Baptist and the humility that the prophet possessed. As John the Baptist was humble, it behooves… The post (Podcast 1.28.19) John the Baptist: A Ministry of Humility (Jn. 1:19-42) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The messages of Brian G. Chilton have returned to the Bellator Christi Podcast. On the Bellator Christi Podcast, we begin a new series in the… The post (Podcast 1.28.19) “Who is Jesus the Word?” (Jn. 1:1-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton speaks with Wes McGarry, author of The Impact of Biblical Ethics on Racism in Modern America, about… The post (Podcast 1.24.19) The Impact of Biblical Ethics on Racism in Modern America (w. Wes McGarry) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the First Law of Thermodynamics, otherwise known as the Law of Conservation of Energy,… The post (Podcast 1.18.19) Does the Law of Conservation of Energy Restrict God’s Ability to Perform Miracles? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Wes McGarry (the pastoral team at Westfield Baptist Church) discuss the top-ten challenges facing… The post (Podcast 1.10.19) Top Ten Challenges Facing the Church in 2019 (w. Wes McGarry) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton discusses Netflix’s latest movie thriller Bird Box and the similarities it holds to the demons facing us… The post (Podcast 12.28.18) Bird Box and Fighting the Demons We Face Today appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian G. Chilton discusses the link that December 25th holds with Jesus’s birth. It is most likely… The post (Podcast 12.20.18) What Association Does December 25th Hold with Jesus’s Birth? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Recently, host Brian Chilton wrote an article asking if Isaiah 7:14 is a Messianic prophecy, that is, does it refer to the coming Messiah? On… The post (Podcast 7.14.18) Is Isaiah 7:14 a Messianic Prophecy? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Recently, Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett’s book, The Morals of the Story: Good News about a Good God, won Christianity Today’s 2019 Book Award of Merit in the Apologetics/Evangelism… The post (Podcast 12.13.18) Re-airing of The Morals of the Story (Pt. 2 w. Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Recently, Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett’s book, The Morals of the Story: Good News about a Good God, won Christianity Today’s 2019 Book Award of Merit in the Apologetics/Evangelism… The post (Podcast 12.13.18) Re-airing of The Morals of the Story (w. Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

David Platt said, “We desperately need to explore how much of our understanding of the gospel is American and how much is biblical.” Platt makes an interesting… The post (Podcast 12.7.18) Recovering Authentic Christianity appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses three archaeological discoveries related to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, a ring of Pontius Pilate,… The post (Podcast 11.29.18) Intriguing Archaeological Discoveries and the Problem with Traditionalism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The more humanity studies the universe, the more bizarre the universe becomes. Physicists claim that the universe holds no less than eleven dimensions. By God’s… The post (Podcast 11.2.18) Eleven Dimensions, Time, and the Transcendence of God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the philosophy known as scientism. Scientism is the philosophical belief that science is the… The post (Podcast 10.26.18) Smallfoot, Stephen Hawkings, and Scientism: An Inconsistent Philosophy appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we are joined by Brandon Lowe who describes his journey from Christianity, to atheism, and back to… The post (Podcast 10.17.18) The Importance of Christian Community (w. Brandon Lowe) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton answers a question he received on the podcast pertaining to soul survival. Is the belief… The post (Podcast 10.5.18) 7 Scriptures that Support Soul Survival appeared first on Bellator Christi.

During the Brent Kavinaugh hearings, Senator Cory Booker made the comment about Dr. Ford’s truth. He said, “It is her truth.” Booker brings up an… The post (Podcast 9.28.18) What is Truth? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In John 1:40, Andrew is reported to have been one of two disciples who heard John the Baptist and started to follow Jesus. Andrew, in… The post (Podcast 9.14.18) Who Was the Other Apostle Who Left John the Baptist to Follow Jesus? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the five apologetic methodologies that are used to defend Christianity, which are classicalism, evidentialism,… The post (Podcast 9.7.18) 5 Apologetic Methodologies appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton gives an easy to remember acronym (“RISEN”) to help one recall the core defenses… The post (Podcast 8.31.18) RISEN appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this first episode of the new season of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses 10 books that have influenced his life both theologically… The post (Podcast 8.24.18) 10 Books That Have Influenced Me appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this last message in his series in the book of Acts, Brian Chilton describes how a person can find contentment in both ministry and… The post (Podcast 8.19.18) Message: “Finding Contentment in Ministry” (Acts 28:11-31) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton discusses the qualities that one should look for in a godly teacher. Both good… The post (Podcast 8.9.18) Message: “Qualities of a Godly Teacher” (Acts 20:17-38) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton discusses a time when Paul encountered the risen Jesus while in a jail cell.… The post (Podcast 8.8.18) Message: “Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life” (Acts 23:10-11) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

What’s been going on with Bellator Christi? I’m sure you have noticed the reduced number of podcasts in recent weeks. Host Brian Chilton discusses the… The post (7.31.18) What’s Going on with Bellator Christi? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this flashback edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Chet Roden author of 30 Days to Genesis. Dr. Roden completed his Ph.D.… The post (Podcast 7.20.18) 30 Days to Genesis (w. Dr. Chet Roden) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton discusses the critical role that Holy Spirit plays in ministry. Without the Holy Spirit,… The post (Podcast 7.5.18) Message: “Ministry Fire: The Role that the Holy Spirit Plays in Ministry” (Acts 19:1-22) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton discusses five reasons why a person should not fear when doing ministerial work. While ministry can… The post (Podcast 7.5.18) Message: “Reasons Not to Fear When Doing Ministry” (Acts 18:1-23) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the importance of the church’s role in bringing up future leaders of the church. He discusses… The post (Podcast 7.5.18) Message: “Bringing Up Future Leaders” (Acts 18:24-28) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this flashback edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, we air the interview conducted with Junior Matthews. Junior is an authentic American hero! He proudly served the… The post (Podcast 6.29.18) Remembering an American Hero (w. Junior Matthews) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this special flashback edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we go back to an interview originally aired in 2014 with Siv Ashley. Siv Ashley is… The post (Podcast 6.22.18) From Cambodia to the United States, Part 2 (w. Siv Ashley) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this special flashback edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we go back to an interview originally aired in 2014 with Siv Ashley. Siv Ashley is… The post (Podcast 6.15.18) Flashback Edition: “From Cambodia to the United States, Part 1” (w. Siv Ashley) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses what needs to be in a person’s message as one shares the gospel to… The post (Podcast 6.14.18) Message: “Securing a Seat in a Secular Society” (Acts 17:22-34) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Jason Kline delivers the message “Making of the Beautiful” from James 1:1-18 at Huntsville Baptist Church in… The post (Podcast 6.14.18) Message: “Making of the Beautiful” w. Jason Kline (James 1:1-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the podcast, Brian Chilton discusses how the Christian can be joyful in all circumstances that come their way both good and… The post (Podcast 6.8.18) Message: “Sing a Joyful Song” (Acts 16:1-40) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton preaches the second part to a two-part series entitled “Bringing God Glorification through Saintly Unification.”… The post (Podcast 6.8.18) Message: “Bringing God Glorification through Saintly Unification, Part 2” (Acts 15:36-41) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

How do believers engage with individuals associated with cults? How does one determine if one is involved in a cult? What are the signs? On… The post (Podcast 6.8.18) Sharing Jesus with the Cults (w. Jason Oakes) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this second of a two-part series, we discuss moral apologetics with Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett, professors at Liberty University and authors of the… The post (Podcast 5.25.18) The Morals of the Story: Part 2 (w. Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this first of our two-part podcast, we discuss moral apologetics with Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett, professors at Liberty University and authors of the… The post (Podcast 5.25.18) The Morals of the Story: Part 1 (w. Drs. David and Marybeth Baggett) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton answers five questions he is frequently asked about the Molinist theological system. The questions include: What is… The post (Podcast 5.18.18) 5 Questions About Molinism appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this flashback edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, we look back to an interview originally aired on Blog Talk Radio. We are joined by Dr. Chad… The post (Podcast 5.17.18) Flashback Edition: Election from the Perspective of Second Temple Judaism (w. Dr. Chad Thornhill) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | May 10, 2018 In The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life: Ethical and Missional Implications of the New Persective, edited by Scot… The post (Podcast 5.10.18) Message: “Bringing God Glorification through Saintly Unification (Part 1)” (Acts 15:1-35) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this much anticipated edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Lydia McGrew. Dr. McGrew holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University… The post (Podcast 5.4.18) Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels and Acts (w. Dr. Lydia McGrew) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

5/4/2018 Today, we discuss four ministerial dangers that Paul and Barnabas faced on the final leg of their first missionary journey. The dangers they faced… The post (Podcast 5.4.18) Message: “4 Ministerial Dangers and How to Avoid Them” (Acts 14) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

4/27/2018 GQ magazine’s editors recently published an article which readers were advised to keep from reading twenty books in favor of others. The article can be… The post (Podcast 4.27.18) Response to GQ’s Biblical Dismissal appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian G. Chilton | April 23, 2018 One question has plagued people, especially believers, for millennia: Why do bad things happen to good people;… The post (Podcast/Blog: 4.23.18) Navigating the Waters of Why Bad Things Happen to Good People appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Note: Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the previous podcast with Dr. Gary Yates was cut short. This version of the podcast features the full interview… The post (Podcast 4.15.18) 30 Days to Jeremiah and Lamentations w. Dr. Gary Yates (Full) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The OT prophets hold a great deal of relevance for NT Christians, perhaps none more than Jeremiah. How do we understand Jeremiah’s prophecy and what… The post (Podcast 4.13.18) 30 Days to Jeremiah and Lamentations (w. Dr. Gary Yates) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Over the past few messages, we have been discussing heaven. In this final message in the series, Pastor Brian asks if it is possible for… The post (Podcast 4.9.18) Message: “Can I Be Sure That I’m Going to Heaven?” (1 Jn. 4:16-5:13) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Continuing the series titled “Heaven: Our Eternal Home,” Pastor Brian Chilton discusses the new living kingdom found in God’s new creation as led by the… The post (Podcast 4.9.18) Message: “Messiah’s New Living Kingdom” (Isa. 11:1-16) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Does God communicate with us today? Granted, we have to be careful with claiming to have heard a word from the Lord as we often… The post (Podcast 4.7.18) 8 Ways God Speaks to Us and the Cautions Against Misusing His Voice appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this Good Friday episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton gives 9 reasons why he came back to the belief that Jesus really did raise… The post (Podcast 3.30.18) 9 Reasons, Plus One, Why I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Will heaven be boring? At times, we think of heaven being one large church service. Will there be nothing but singing in heaven? What will… The post (Podcast 3.27.18) Message: “Will Heaven Be Boring?” (Isa. 65:17-25) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Our series on heaven continues with an exploration of a quite confusing topic: near-death experiences (NDEs). Because of confusion pertaining to NDEs, people gravitate towards… The post (Podcast 3.27.18) Message: “Questions about NDEs” (2 Cor. 12:1-10) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton revisits the issue of creation and explores six various views: fiat creationism, gap theory… The post (Podcast 3.23.18) 6 Views on Creation Revisited appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton discusses the death of renowned physicist, Stephen Hawking. Brian gives 5 reasons why he… The post (Podcast 3.16.18) 5 Reasons Why I Believe in God appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Gnosticism was an early heretical movement that was combated by the church. What exactly is Gnosticism? What did Gnostics believe about the world’s creation, and… The post (Podcast 3.9.18) Gnosticism and the Church (w. Dr. Leo Percer) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Heaven: Our Eternal Home “Will There Be Marriages in Heaven?” Matthew 23:23-40 There are no marriages in heaven, because of ANGELIC LIKENESS (23:29-30). Angelic likeness… The post (Podcast 3.8.18) Message: “Will There Be Marriages in Heaven?” (Matt. 22.23-40) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Heaven: Our Eternal Home “Will We Know One Another in Heaven?” Matthew 17:1-13 In their glorified state, the prophets’ IDENTITIES were known (17:3, 4-8, 11).… The post (Podcast 3.8.18) Message: “Will We Know Each Other in Heaven?” (Matt. 17:1-13) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Heaven: Our Eternal Home What Will Heaven Look Like? Scenes of Heaven in Revelation (Part Two) Revelation 4:6b-11; 21:9-14, 22-27; 22:1-5 The Scene of the… The post (Podcast 2.23.18) Message: “What Will Heaven Look Like, Pt. 2” (Rev. 6, 9, 21, and 22) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Rev. Billy Graham passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Graham preached to more than 215 million people during his lifetime. Oddly, despite Graham’s attempts to… The post (Podcast 2.23.18) 4 Things We Can Learn from Billy Graham’s Life appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Unfortunately, we are again talking about another school shooting. What will it take to stop these shootings? Some have claimed that thoughts and prayers are… The post (Podcast 2.16.18) Are Thoughts and Prayers Enough? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

              Heaven: Our Eternal Home “What Will Heaven Look Like? Scenes of Heaven in Revelation” Rev. 1:9-18; 4:1-11; 7:9-10;… The post (Podcast 2.15.18) Message “What Will Heaven Look Like-Part 1?” (Rev. 1:9-18; 4:1-6a) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Recently, a member of our congregation asked a wonderful question. She asked about what God looks like. Does God look like the bearded muscle man… The post (2.9.18 Podcast) What Does God Look Like? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The Bible speaks of Jesus being the firstfruits of the resurrection (1 Cor. 15:20) which indicates that we will be resurrected just as Jesus was.… The post (Podcast 2.2.18) Message: “What Will Our Resurrected Bodies Look Like?” (1 Cor. 15:35-49) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Numerous eschatological (that is, views of the end-times) viewpoints exist. One of the more controversial points of eschatology is the view of the rapture. The rapture is… The post (Podcast 2.2.18) Is the Rapture Biblical? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Where is heaven? Is heaven a place that can be reached by plane, train, or automobile? And, how is heaven different from the New Creation?… The post (Podcast 1.26.18) Message: “Where is Heaven?” (2 Cor. 5.1-10 and Rev. 21.1-8) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

How does a person reconcile certain Old Testament laws with the grace of God? How do we interpret Leviticus’s seeming acceptance of slavery? What did… The post (Podcast 1.26.18) Difficulties with the Old Testament Law and the Agunot (w. Dr. Amy Downey) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On one particular reality show, a New York City process server is shown as he hands out court orders demanding that the receiving person appear… The post (Podcast 1.17.18) Message: “God’s Sovereign Gospel Mission” (Acts 12.1-25) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

With each passing year, the church faces new challenges. We have discussed many of these challenges in the top-10 challenges series here on Bellator Christi.com.… The post (Podcast 1.17.18) Message: “The Church’s New Year” (Acts 11.19-30) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Winston Churchill once said, “You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something at some time in your life.” While the believer tries… The post (Podcast 1.17.18) Message: “Responding to Critics” (Acts 11.1-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian discusses a few newsworthy items including media bias and how pastors’ spouses say about their loved… The post (Podcast 1.12.18) How Do Non-Calvinists View God’s Sovereignty and What Pastors’ Spouses Say About Ministry appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Podcast arguing against Pete Enns's claim that evangelical schools are morally irresponsible for offering PhDs in such a competitive job market. The host gives four reasons why evangelical schools SHOULD confer such degrees. The post (Podcast 1.5.18) Are Evangelical Schools that Offer PhDs Morally Irresponsible? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The birth of Christ not only displays God’s personal visitation to earth, but it also fulfills a promised new covenant which was promised by the… The post (Podcast 12.29.17) Message: “Why Was the New Covenant Necessary?” (Jeremiah 31:31-37) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this message, Pastor Brian discusses the prophecies of Christmas that point not only to Christ’s first advent, as celebrated at Christmas, but also his… The post (Podcast 12.29.17) Message: “Prophetic Ghosts of Christmas Past and Christmas Future” (Micah 4.1-8 and 5.2-5) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Hanukkah and Christmas are the two major holidays of December. For some, the two holidays may seem worlds apart. However, did you realize that Jesus… The post (Podcast 12.15.17) Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Jesus: Global Redeemer Acts 10:1-48   Jesus’s global redemption is found in CORNELIUS: RELIGIOUS SINNER (10:1-8). Jesus’s global redemption is found in PETER: RESISTENT SOULWINNER… The post (Podcast 12.15.17) Message: “Jesus: Global Redeemer” (Acts 10:1-48) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

We have another round of excellent questions from our viewers at Bellator Christi.com. On today’s podcast we answer the following questions that were submitted to… The post (Podcast 12.8.17) Answering Viewers’ Questions, Volume 2: Paul’s Conversion, Judas’s Betrayal, and Circumcision appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Welcome to the first ever fireside chat! Fireside chats are informal podcasts recorded outdoors in Pastor Brian’s prayer garden, next to his firepit. With the… The post (Podcast 12.1.17) Fireside Chat: 4 Views on the Dispensations of God’s Grace and Pastoral Advice with Recent News appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving podcast of Bellator Christi. This podcast will take the place of the regularly scheduled Friday podcast. Yes, the podcasts will… The post (Podcast 11.22.17) Special Thanksgiving Podcast: Dino Deniers and the Illusion of God’s Silence appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Have you ever felt like an outsider? Have you ever felt as if you do not have anything for which you could be thankful? In… The post (Podcast 11.20.17) Message: “Thankful for a Change” (Acts 9:26-31) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian looks at the powerful conversion of the apostle Paul. In contrast to the fictional movie The… The post (Podcast 11.20.17) Message: “The Not So Secret Life of the Apostle Paul” (Acts 9:1-25) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers. Today, Brian Chilton answers some of your questions submitted to Bellator Christi. We will discuss the following topics: Is… The post (Podcast 11.17.17) Answering Viewers’ Questions, Vol. 1 (Religions, Ebionites, Nazarenes, and Paul) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Every Christian has a testimony and that testimony is special regardless of whether the testimony is extravagant or wonderfully ordinary, because each person has had… The post (Podcast 11.15.17) Message: “Sovereignly Saved” (Acts 8:26-40) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Let’s face it. The universe is large. More than large, it is huge. More than huge, it is ENORMOUS!!! But, does the size of the… The post (Podcast) Does the Size of the Universe Disprove God’s Existence? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Often, false prophets and false teachers enter the church. These individuals espouse truths that are contrary to the Word of God. How does one spot… The post (Podcast) Message: “The Great Pretender” (Acts 8:8-25) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

This message continues Pastor Brian Chilton’s series in the book of Acts. In this message, we examine the courage of the early church as it… The post (Podcast) Message: “Courage Under Fire” (Acts 8:1-8) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Catch this third and final installment in the series “A Brief History of Crime” as we examine the final portion of Stephen’s message to the… The post (Podcast) Message: “A Brief History of Crime (Part 3): Modern Crimes of Resistance” (Acts 7:51-53) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, Brian discusses the comments that Matt Slick made on a podcast pertaining to election. Brian describes how free-will is evident in Scripture… The post (Podcast) 5 Reasons Why Free-Will is Evident in Scripture and the Balance Middle Knowledge Provides appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Middle knowledge is an important part of the Molinist and Congruist Christian models. Recently, Matt Slick of CARM claimed that middle knowledge is unbiblical. But,… The post (Podcast 10.29.17) Is Middle Knowledge a Viable and Biblical Construct? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

We are continuing our study in the book of Acts. This message provides the second portion of Stephen’s message to the Jewish leaders of his… The post (Podcast) Message: A Brief History of Crime (Part 2): The Hebrews’ Crime of Unfaithfulness (Acts 7.17-50) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this October 8th, 2017 edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton discusses the controversial topic of church discipline and notes the central… The post (Podcast 10.08.17) Is Church Discipline Biblical? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian weighs the evidence of authenticity for Jesus’ “I am” statements in John’s Gospel as he discusses… The post (Podcast 10.1.17) The Authenticity of Jesus’ Statements in John’s Gospel, the NFL Protests, and Nashville Statement appeared first on Bellator Christi.

This message begins a three-part series on Stephen’s message to his persecutors. Borrowing from Stephen Hawking’s book A Brief History of Time, we title this mini-series “A… The post (Podcast 9.29.17) Message: “A Brief History of Crime (Part 1): The Patriarchs’ Crime of Jealousy” (Acts 7:1-16) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us today as Brian and Jason discuss the updated Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh and Sean McDowell, which is available everywhere on October 3rd,… The post (Podcast 9.24.17) Review of Updated “Evidence that Demands a Verdict” and Reflections on Nabeel Qureshi’s Passing (w. Jason Kline) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Stephen: Facing Life with Integrity Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60 Rev. Brian Chilton, M.Div., Certified in Christian Apologetics Stephen displayed integrity as he faced MINISTRY with MIRACLES… The post (Podcast 9.21.17) Message: “Stephen: Facing Life with Integrity” (Acts 6:8-15; 7:54-60) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, we talk to Dr. Amy Downey, the founder of Tzedakah Ministries, about the ancient Jewish sect known… The post (Podcast 9.17.17) The Essenes and Ministering to Jewish Millennials (w. Dr. Amy Downey) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The Bible provides a manual on how the Christian worker should serve the Lord and the local church. But, what can we learn from this… The post (Podcast 9.15.2017) Message: “A Manual for the Christian Worker” (Acts 6:1-7) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this message, Brian Chilton discusses the attitude that Peter and the disciples held towards ministry even when facing opposition. A divine attitude towards ministry… The post (Podcast 9.15.17) Message: “A Divine Attitude Towards Ministry” (Acts 5:32-42) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton | September 10, 2017 How should the Christian engage the culture? Some have adopted the idea that the Christian should completely separate… The post (Podcast 9.10.17) The Christian’s Involvement with Music and Film (w. Mike Burnette of MoonDog Radio) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton | September 3, 2017 What do the following names have in common: Paige Patterson, Charles Kelley, current SBC president Steve Gaines, and… The post (Podcast) Traditional Baptist Theology (w. Dr. Adam Harwood) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

When a person turns on the news, one is bombarded with negative data that causes great anxiety and fear. However, the Christian does not need… The post (Podcast) Message: “How to Keep the Faith in Fearful Times” (Acts 5:17-32) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, Brian discusses how one discovers the mark of the divine in math. In the book Faith and Learning: A Handbook for Christian Higher Education, edited… The post (Podcast) Mathematical Apologetics: Discovering Divine Attributes in Math appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In celebration of the recent solar eclipse of August 2017, Pastor Brian Chilton discusses how God works in our lives to our own eclipses. Find… The post (Podcast) Message: “The Amazing Eclipses of God” (Acts 5:12-16) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, Brian interviews Dr. Amy Downey. Downey holds the distinction of being the first female graduate of the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics… The post (Podcast) How to Reach Your Jewish Friends (w. Dr. Amy Downey) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

This message continues the series that Pastor Brian Chilton has been teaching in the book of Acts. In this message, one considers how the Holy… The post (Podcast) Message: “The Personal Power of the Holy Spirit in the Church” (Acts 4:32-5:11) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, host Brian Chilton discusses his personal journey back to the Christian faith. Brian was saved at the age of 7 and was… The post (Podcast) 7 Reasons Why I Came Back to the Christian Faith appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this podcast, Pastor Brian continues his study in the book of Acts. This message discusses the elements of the disciples’ prayer for boldness as… The post (Podcast) Message: “The Believer’s Prayer for Boldness” (Acts 4:23-31) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today’s podcast is a double-header. In the first half, we discuss lessons Brian recently learned from his son’s involvement with the theater. The second half… The post (Podcast) Correlation of Sovereignty and Freedom in Acts 4 & Lessons Learned from the Theater appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As a child, one of my favorite cartoons was He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In this show, peace loving Prince Adam would do everything possible… The post (Podcast) Message: “Do You Have the Power?” (Acts 4:1-22) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton continues his series in the book of Acts. Acts 3 recounts Peter’s healing of… The post (Podcast) Message: “What’s In a Name?” (Acts 3:1-26) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

How did we get our New Testament? Was the New Testament canon a development of the Roman Emperor Constantine or did the Canon predate the… The post (Podcast) The Formation of the New Testament (w. Dr. Leo Percer) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Pastor Brian has been preaching a series of messages through the book of Acts. In this message, Brian explores 5 traits exhibited by the early… The post (Podcast) “5 Signs of a Healthy Church” (Acts 2:42-47) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On the July 6th, 2017 edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian discusses the format people use to find truth. As F. B. Meyer suggests… The post (Podcast) Fact, Faith, and Feelings: Their Role in Finding Truth appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for a special message delivered on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Huntsville Baptist Church by Rev. Dennis Shaw. Pastor Shaw is the Director… The post (Podcast) “When Jesus Passes By” (w. Special Guest, Rev. Dennis Shaw) (Luke 19:1-10) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian examines four symbols in Acts 2 pertaining to the coming of the Holy Spirit at… The post (Podcast) “Pentecost: 4 Symbols that Illustrates How God’s Presence Became Personal” (Acts 2:1-13) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Shane Lacroix | July 1, 2017 Editorial Note: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast and article are expressly those of its contributor… The post (Podcast) 4 Ways to a Better Life (w. Special Guest Host Shane Lacroix) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

What Constitutes a Good Father? Deuteronomy 1:29-33 A good father COMFORTS his family (Deut. 1:29). A good father FIGHTS for his family (Deut. 1:30). A… The post (Podcast) “What Constitutes a Good Father?” (Deut. 1:29-33) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Prayer is critical for the believer. It is the means by which an individual communicates with God. But have you ever felt that your prayers… The post (Podcast) 3 Things that Hinder a Person’s Prayers appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Acts: The Church in Action The Blessings of United Prayer Acts 1:12-26 Unity in prayer provides the blessing of LOVING FELLOWSHIP (1:12-14). Unity in prayer… The post (Podcast) Message: “The Blessings of United Prayer” (Acts 1:12-26) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

It is said that many NFL players have come to Christ after winning the Super Bowl, including the all-star Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Deion Sanders.… The post (Podcast) Meaning, Happiness, and the Purpose of Life (w. Dr. James Michael Castleton, MD) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Acts: Church in Action 3 Essential Events Leading to the Implementation of the Church Acts 1:1-11 The RESURRECTION OF CHRIST was essential in ESTABLISHING the… The post (Podcast) Message: 3 Essential Events Leading to the Implementation of the Church (Acts 1.1-11) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian weighs the differences between the newly released CSB Study Bible to that of the ESV Study… The post (Podcast) CSB Study Bible vs. ESV Study Bible and Engaging Sanders’s Anti-Christian Bias appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, host Brian Chilton leads us into an investigation of the mark of the Beast. Some early manuscripts… The post (BCP) 666 or 616: What is the Mark of the Beast? appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this edition of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton discusses the recent tornadoes that raged through his community and how it was that God… The post (BCP) Finding God in the Storms of Life appeared first on Bellator Christi.

We have been engaged in a series titled “Ecclesia: All About the Church.” The series has investigated various attributes of the church including its mission,… The post (BCP) Message: Ecclesia “Communion: A Symbolic Expression of Forgiveness” (1 Cor. 11:23-34) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Special Disclaimer: This podcast discusses the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The discussion of this series is by no means an endorsement by Pastor Brian Chilton, the… The post (BCP) 13 Reflections Why appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Pastor Brian Chilton delivers a Mother’s Day message as he discusses the 8 characteristics of a godly… The post (BCP) Message: “The Portrait of a Godly Mother” (Proverbs 31:10-31) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

For the past few weeks, host, Brian Chilton and Michael Boehm have been delving into the world of the occult. On this final episode of… The post (BCP) Evaluating the Occult: Part 3–The Final Chapter (w. Michael Boehm) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this message, we continue our series on the church called “Ecclesia: All About the Church.” Already in this series, we have investigated the mission… The post (BCP) Message: Ecclesia “Baptism: A Symbolic Identification” (Acts 8:34-40; Romans 6:1-11) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this second of a three part series, we are joined by Michael Boehm of Youth Apologetics Training. In our first episode, Michael distinguished the… The post (BCP) Evaluating the Occult: Part 2 (w. Michael Boehm) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Ecclesia: All About the Church The Biblical Role of Deacons Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13 The biblical deacon holds the role of a WORKING servant… The post (BCP) Message: “Ecclesia–The Biblical Role of the Deacon” (Acts 6:1-7; 1 Timothy 3:8-13) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Prayer is an important aspect of the Christian’s life. Prayer allows us to communicate with God. At times, prayer becomes crucial as an individual faces… The post (BCP) When God Says No appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Ecclesia: All About the Church The Biblical Role of the Pastor 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and 1 Peter 5:1-5 The biblical pastor has a CALLED role… The post (BCP) Message: Ecclesia “The Biblical Role of the Pastor” (1 Tim. 3:1-7 and 1 Pet. 5:1-5) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Wow! I can tell you one thing…the devil did not want this podcast posted. But, God would have the victory. Believe it or not, the… The post (BCP) Evaluating the Occult: Part 1 (w. Michael Boehm) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Join us for this special Easter message delivered by Pastor Brian Chilton at Huntsville Baptist Church. Today, Brian discusses the reality of the risen Jesus… The post (BCP) Message: “The Reality of the Risen Jesus” (Luke 24:36-49) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s podcast, we are joined by archaeologist Ted Wright. Ted is the founder of EpicArchaeology.org which launched Easter Sunday of 2017 (April 16th, 2017),… The post (BCP) Archaeology and the Resurrrection (w. Ted Wright) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Our series on the church continues in this week’s message as Pastor Brian Chilton of Huntsville Baptist Church of Yadkinville, NC discusses the attributes and… The post (BCP) Message: “Ecclesia: The People of God’s Church” (1 Corinthians 12:1-14, 24-31; 1 Tim. 3:14-16) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

By: Brian Chilton | April 10, 2017 Recently, I have experienced firsthand the sorrow of death. I attended the funeral of a young 21-year-old man.… The post (BCP) The Resurrection and the Afterlife appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Many online bloggers are under the assumption that the early Christians expected and anticipated the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Such, however, was not the… The post (BCP) The Resurrection Changes Everything: 3 Changes the Resurrection Brought to the Early Church appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On this podcast, we begin a new series on the church. People attend church, are married at a church, and many are buried at a… The post (BCP) Message: Series–Ecclesia: All About the Church–The Mission of the Church (Matt. 28:16-20) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On today’s edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian discusses the need for the believer (especially those in apologetics, theology, and ministry) to take regular… The post (BCP) The Need for Rest appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this message, we finish our series titled “Mere Christianity” as we conclude with the authority of Scripture, God’s holy Word–that is, the Bible. In… The post (BCP) Message–Mere Christianity: Fundamentals of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:10-4:5) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Does theology matter? To hear some people speak, theology is just a thing that brings division, a nuisance that is unimportant. I recently heard a… The post (BCP) Christian Orthodoxy, Cults, and the Occult: How to Tell the Difference (w. Michael Boehm) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Over the course of the past nearly two months, we have been investigating the core fundamental claims of orthodox Christianity. Thus far, we have noted… The post (BCP) Message: “Mere Christianity–Fundamentals of Eternity” (Rev. 20-22) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

To say that we live in a busy world is the greatest understatement of the year. Social media, television, the internet, and life in general… The post (BCP) Ways to Stay Focused and Limit Distractions appeared first on Bellator Christi.

On Sunday mornings, we have been journeying through the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith in a series named after C. S. Lewis’ great work… The post (BCP) Message: “Mere Christianity: The Fundamentals of Christ’s Return” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

I read today on Dr. Thom Rainer’s website how that some pastors across the nation have been fired because of their posts on social media.… The post (BCP) Pastors Fired for Facebook appeared first on Bellator Christi.

We continue our series called “Mere Christianity” as we focus on the core fundamental doctrines of the Christian religion. In today’s message, Pastor Brian examines… The post (BCP) Message: “Mere Christianity: The Fundamentals of the Gospel” (John 3:16-21) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In this packed episode of The Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian discusses various issues including his review of the new Christian Standard Bible (CSB) due for… The post (BCP) CSB Review, A Most Dysfunctional Church, and A Society of Offense (w. Jason Kline) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

One of the more difficult aspects of Christianity to understand is the Triune nature of God. One God exists in three persons, or essences: God… The post (BCP) Message: Mere Christianity–“The Roles of the Triune Godhead” (Matthew 3:13-17 and Ephesians 1:11-14) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

God changes lives. Through Christ, God reaches individuals and changes their lives for the better. God can take a person in the deepest depths of… The post (BCP) From Wiccan to Christian: The Testimony of Amanda Burcham appeared first on Bellator Christi.

We have been going through a series discussing the fundamentals of the Christian faith. The series has adopted the name from C. S. Lewis’ classic… The post (BCP) Mere Christianity Series: Evidences for Jesus’ Resurrection (John 20) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

In modern evangelicalism, the term “biblical inerrancy” has become a hot-bed of controversy. Biblical inerrancy simply means that the Bible is without errors. A battle… The post (BCP) The Battle for Biblical Inerrancy (w. Dr. Phil Fernandes) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing the fundamentals of Christianity in the series named after C. S. Lewis’ great book Mere Christianity. Thus far,… The post (BCP) Message: Mere Christianity “7 Reasons the Incarnation was Necessary” (Heb. 2:5-18) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Among the more controversial issues in society is the issue of abortion. However, Christianity has stressed the importance of life throughout its history spanning two… The post (BCP) The Pro-Life Argument (w. Clinton Wilcox) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Last week, we began a new series named after C. S. Lewis’ classic book Mere Christianity. This series examines the core fundamental beliefs of the Christian religion.… The post (BCP) Message: Mere Christianity-The Fundamentals of Christ’s Identity appeared first on Bellator Christi.

As time progresses, it seems that the Christian church faces more and more obstacles in an increasingly secularized culture. How are the pastor and laity… The post (BCP) Challenges Facing the Modern Church with Dr. Mike Spaulding appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Apologetics is the enterprise of defending a set of beliefs or a worldview. Anyone who defends a particular belief is called an apologist. Atheists themselves… The post (BCP) Apologetics and the Church (with Rob Lundberg) appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Brian Chilton | January 22, 2017. The great C. S. Lewis wrote, what many consider to be his magnum opus, Mere Christianity. “Mere Christianity” refers to the… The post BCP: Sunday’s Message: “Mere Christianity: Fundamentals of God’s Existence” (Deuteronomy 6:4 appeared first on Bellator Christi.

A worldview is the generalized set of beliefs that construct how one views the world, humanity, God, and their environment. In order to know how… The post BCP: 8 Major Worldviews appeared first on Bellator Christi.

The famous line states that “all good things must come to an end.” The same is true now. After 4 wonderful years at Blog Talk… The post Bellator Christi Podcast (BCP): The Final Episode on BTR and a Brand New Beginning on BellatorChristi.com appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Today, we will continue our conversation with archaeologist Ted Wright. Mr. Wright received his Bachelor of Science degree in Archaeology the Cobb Institute of Archaeology… The post The Bellator Christi Podcast: Archaeology and the Biblical Record (Part 2) with Ted Wright appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Much of the Bible is narrative which presents a historical record of events. Archaeology scientifically observes data that can clarify, affirm, or illuminate events of… The post The Bellator Christi Podcast: Archaeology and the Biblical Record (Part 1) with Ted Wright appeared first on Bellator Christi.

Skeptics in science, such as Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins, claim that science and faith are incompatible. To them, faith in science is much like… The post The Bellator Christi Podcast: The Integration of Faith and Science with Botanist Amanda Lanier appeared first on Bellator Christi.