Norman Vincent Peale was not a Christian but he sought to smuggle a theology of positive confession into Christianity. He redefined faith in a dangerous way and taught a form of universalism. His message appealed to those seeking worldly pleasure and spiritual enlightenment outside of Scripture. ...

Shawn Bolz and Chris Reed are well known in some Charismatic circles as anointed prophets who get words of knowledge from God. But the messages they receive from Heaven are conveniently available on social media. Steve Kozar shows how these counterfeit prophets are scamming Christians around the ...

For far too many of us, baptism is about us. It is something we do. It is about our testimony. It is about our faithfulness to God. Or maybe, it’s a sentimental thing. But, biblically, baptism is God’s gift to us. It is a sign of our union with Jesus, of the remission of our sins, of our being ra...

Mormons know their religion is true because they experience a “burning in the bosom.” Pentecostal Christians believe they have proof of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit because they speak in tongues. So how are we to know which religious experiences are truly authentic? Is experience a proper wa...

Leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation and Word of Faith movements love to silence their critics by labeling them as hateful Pharisees. But when you take a closer look at the false teachings of the Pharisees, you'll find that they share more in common with the modern apostles and prophets of NA...

While deliverance ministry boasts in strength and power, there are apparent weaknesses with this practice in light of Scripture.

Join me as I discuss this important topic with Dave Jenkins, the host of Equipping You in Grace, and we talk about the sufficiency of Christ and the Word of God that i...

For many people, “Reformed” means “Calvinism.” While Calvinism is certainly a piece of Reformed theology, Reformed theology is much more than Calvinism. In this conversation, Jon and Justin talk about the differences between the modern Calvinistic evangelical movement and the historic Reformed fa...

There are many people coming out of the New Age movement and coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Along with this exodus comes the concern of adopting aberrant practices found in the Charismatic and hyper charismatic movement. One such practice is modern Christian deliverance.
Join me as I exa...

From the Latin word credo, meaning ‘I believe’, creeds are statements of personal belief. They have been used throughout the history of the church to helpfully condense the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. They are a valuable in that they – Summarize Christian truth – Testify to what t...

In the early part of John’s Gospel, Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a Jewish leader who questions Jesus’ authority. Jesus answers him, making it clear that being “born again” is necessary in order to see the kingdom of God. Alistair Begg reminds us that the new birth of which Jesus spoke...

The Essential Church is a feature-length documentary that explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history. This story takes us to multiple countries and uncovers those who have sacrificed their lives for what they believe in.

This film features prominent figures such as J...

Explore what the Bible really says about the Holy Spirit and what it means to see the power of the Holy Spirit at work in your life.

Whether intentionally or not, many Christians today seek health, wealth, and happiness by summoning the Holy Spirit like a genie to grant their wishes. When thing...

In Thundering the Word, Kurt Smith labors to unpack a fresh biography of Whitefield, fixing attention on the years 1736–1742, which S. M. Houghton described as “the most dramatic and remarkable period of Whitefield’s life.” Here we see Whitefield as the gospel awakener par excellence, preaching C...

Throughout the centuries of the Christian church, there have been many different approaches and applied methods in the field of apologetics. Yet only one approach, presuppositionalism, is truly compatible with expository preaching, each sphere relying principally on God the Preacher and Apologist...

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus makes pronouncements that begin with the word “Truly”—but only in the Gospel of John does He use the word in repetition. Alistair Begg reminds us that Jesus’ “Truly, truly” declarations must be understood in view of the overarching purpose of John’s Gospel and in the...

We often get the questions, “What does it mean to be Reformed?” and “What is Reformed theology? In today’s episode, Jon and Justin answer these questions by discussing five historical tenets of Reformed theology: covenant theology, Calvinism, confessionalism, ordinary means of grace, and the law/...

Pietism is something we have discussed many times over the years on Theocast. Four years into recording together, Jon and Justin pointedly revisit the topic in today’s episode. What is pietism? How would the guys explain it to someone visiting their respective churches? How does pietism affect th...

Join Room For Nuance for a conversation with Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks, and the author of Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing. Dive into what the Bible has to say about authority and gain practical advice ...