Theological Sidebars
By Benjamin Pate
Theological SidebarsFeb 17, 2022
Russell Brand Gets BAPTIZED!
Ben interacts with the article on Russell Brand getting baptized.
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/milton-quintanilla/russell-brand-explains-more-on-recent-baptism-says-there-appears-to-be-a-return-to-religion.html
What’s up with the United Methodist Church?!
Ben discusses the recent news coming out the United Methodist Church's general conference.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/global-methodist-church-reacts-to-umcs-lgbt-votes.html
Richard Dawkins the Cultural Christian?
Ben and Andrew's take on Richard Dawkins claiming to be a cultural Christian. Article referenced: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/traipsing-in-the-cultural-christianity-of-richard-dawkins.html
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN Andrew Marquez (PhD, Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ. For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw
What are Kanye's "Issues with Jesus"?
Ben reacts to an article on Kanye West's current relationship with Jesus.
https://www.christiantoday.com/article/kanye.west.says.he.has.issues.with.jesus.and.is.putting.problems.into.his.own.hands/141530.htm
Did Jesus Really Say, "Keep AWAY from the Bible"?
Ben reacts to an old video on X. Big question to ask: How did Jesus really view the Bible?
Magical Mushroom Churches?
What are we to make of psychedelic churches? https://religionnews.com/2023/10/31/how-the-religiously-unaffiliated-finds-spirituality-and-purpose-in-psychedelic-churches/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Tiktok Jesus?
Nope. Don't mess with it!
See Exodus 20:4-6 Article discussed - https://religionnews.com/2023/11/16/a-tiktok-jesus-promises-divine-blessings-and-many-worldly-comforts/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Facing Charges for PRAYING???
Ben reacts to the news https://www.dailywire.com/news/british-army-vet-faces-charges-after-thoughtcrime-of-praying-near-u-k-abortion-clinic What should the Christian response be to this?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Who's in Charge? Family, Church, Government
What are the three spheres of authority that God has ordained? Is obedience to all three spheres absolute?
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Submission in Marriage For TODAY?
What does the Bible mean by "submission" in marriage? Is it relevant for today or is it culturally rooted? How should a modern Christian marriage look like?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Essentials
Starting Point Series: Essentials
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 9/24
OTXNT - How should we pray about Israel and Palestine?
How should we be praying about the war with Israel and Gaza right now? Is it an easy prayer? Is it complicated? Ben and Andrew give some thoughts on the theological understanding of who Israel is and what our response should be to them and their actions.
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - The Bible ALONE? What about tradition? A look at Sola Scriptura
What do we mean by Sola Scriptura? What should it mean to submit to only the Bible as God's word? What role to church councils and tradition play in terms of authority in our practicing of the faith?
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Why Are We Here?
Sermon on the purpose of the church
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 9/17
Decline of Christianity connected to the decline of MARRIAGE?
Is there a correlation between the decline of American Christianity and the collapse of marriages in the US? Ben reacts to an article that is argues the relationship between the two is very close.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/how-marriage-and-fathers-influence-christian-faith-survey.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Sodom and Gomorrah FOUND?
Have archaeologists found Sodom and Gomorrah? Ben reacts to the summer's news that Steven Collins believes that Sodom has been discovered and has evidence to prove it.
Articlesreferenced:
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/biblical-city-of-sodom-has-been-found-archaeologist-says-wiped-out-in-the-blink-of-an-eye.html
https://biblearchaeology.org/research/patriarchal-era/3217-locating-sodom-a-critique-of-the-northern-proposal?highlight=WyJjaHJvbm9sb2d5IiwiY2hyb25vbG9neSdzIiwiJ2Nocm9ub2xvZ3kiLCJjaHJvbm9sb2d5JyJd&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NTxBRDxARIsAHyp6gArRuSv_89rnA3-h739pUSc8qm_6HskmIK_DtwjPvEn6M9DPTxH2g0aAuUpEALw_wcBSee also,
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/has-sodom-been-found-scientists-say-meteor-and-fire-from-sky-melted-ancient-city.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Is "The Chosen" IDOLATROUS?
Does watching "The Chosen" violate the 2nd commandment? Is it idolatrous to have pictures of Jesus? Ben and Andrew react to an article from the Christian Post.
https://www.christianpost.com/news/voddie-baucham-says-he-wont-watch-the-chosen.html
Join us for today's OTXNT's discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Authority of Godly Leaders?
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:10-16
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/27
Does a pastor/elder really have any AUTHORITY?
Does the pastor/elder have any real authority? How much? Is it limited or unlimited over the lives of church members?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Some sicknesses CAUSED by sin?
Is there a relationship between sickness and sin? Is it possible that God may, sometimes, discipline his children with sickness when they are in sin?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
A Need For Godly Leaders, Part 2
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:5-9 Pt 2
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/20
A Need For Godly Leaders Pt 1
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:5-9 Pt 1
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/13
Is the Lord's prayer PROBLEMATIC?
Ben reacts to an article discussing some in the Anglican church who see "Our Father" as problematic.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/anglican-leader-says-opening-of-lords-prayer-is-problematic-for-some
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Movie Series Sermons
What should we make of the trend to build sermon series off of movies? Is this helpful and relevant for reaching the lost? Does it have its place in a Sundayworship service?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Titus 1:1-4 - Knowledge that Leads to Godliness
Titus: Getting Things on Track Series
Titus 1:1-4
Oak Valley Baptist Church Service 8/6
Why Middle Aged Americans AREN'T Going Back to Church?... A Weak View of the Gathering
Ben reacts to the Wall Street Journal article, "Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church." Why is Gen-X not going back? A look at the reasons and an underlying problem with it all.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
A Soul Saved From Death - James 5:19-20
Sunday Sermon at Oak Valley Baptist Church
Date: 7/30
Should physical fitness MATTER for the Christian?
What is the relationship of physical fitness and the Christian? Should it matter? Does God expect Christians to consider fitness and exercise in their lives?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Arnold Schwarzenegger said WHAT?!
Ben interacts with an article on Arnold Schwarzenegger and what he said about the afterlife. How is this relevant to Christians today? Join us for this interaction.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
AI Preachers????
On this episode, Ben and Andrew react to 2 articles on how AI is being used in churches. Is there anything biblical to say about the use of avatar preachers? AI sermons and sermon generators? Join us for today's discussion. AP - https://apnews.com/article/germany-church-protestants-chatgpt-ai-sermon-651f21c24cfb47e3122e987a7263d348 CT - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/january-web-only/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-ai-preach-sermons-church.html
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - What happened at the SBC in New Orleans? Saddleback OUT and other BIG moves!
What happened at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans? Andrew and Ben talk about things that happened on the ground. Some things were a surprise but the meeting definitely had some BIG outcomes.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Saddleback to Strike Back in New Orleans
What will be taking place at the SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans in next week? Ben and Andrew discuss the appeal that Rick Warren will be making to the annual meeting on the behalf of Saddleback. What are the reasons he gives for why Saddleback should be let back into the SBC? Do his arguments hold weight?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Dodgers, DEMONS, and Target
What do the Dodgers and Target have to do with demons? Ben and Andrew discuss recent news surrounding the LA Dodgers and Target stores' connection to blasphemy and the demonic realm.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Can Christians be demon possessed?
Can Christians be demon possessed? Can they be influenced by demons? What is a the relationship that Christians can have with demons?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - STOP Watering-Down Belief: Reacting to the News
What is happening with our religious institutions? Are things being watered-down? A recent poll indicates a majority of people think so. But there are some more polls in this article that may indicate more trouble. What does it all mean--join Ben and Andrew as they try to sift through and react to the news. Link to the article - https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2023/04/14/poll-majority-americans-worry-religious-institutions-are-abandoning-watering-down-traditional-beliefs/
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - MAJOR Creation Views
What are some major creation views that Christians hold? Are any better and stronger than others? Yes. Ben and Andrew discuss a few major creation views that are found within Christian orthodoxy. If you'd like to hear more on a specific viewpoint addressed, comment below.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Prager, Peterson, and Porn?
Today's discussion centers on recent comments aboutpornography by Dennis Prager and Jordan Peterson. Is their advice sound? Does the Bible have more to say about this than it is claimed from their comments? Should Prager and Peterson be looked to for wisdom in topics like this?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Reacting to the News: It's BAD--A Customized Christian Worldview
Why is our country in the mess it is in, especially when many still claim to be Christian? It is clear that many who claim to be Christian do not actually hold Christian beliefs. How bad is it? BAD.
Ben reacts to a the article from Answers in Genesis, "Barna: Most Americans Create a 'Customized Worldview'"
https://answersingenesis.org/worldview/barna-most-americans-create-a-customized-worldview/
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - What happened in Nashville this week | A look at human depravity.
Today's OTXNT discusses the recent tragedy in Nashville, TN where a woman shot up a Christian school, killing three kids and three adults. In the wake of this tragedy, how are we to view human depravity? Are humans generally good with just a few bad apples? Is our culture becoming sicker? Are we as bad as we could be? Join us for today's discussion...
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Benevolence and meeting needs: A look at James 2:15-17
What is my role in meeting needs? What might be a good Christian attitude towards meeting needs and giving to the poor be?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Are all sins equal?
The question of the day is "are all sins equal"? Maybe you have been taught this in the church and have believed that any sin, no mater how big or how small are seen as the same to God in their importance. How should we answer this question?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Can women be deacons?
Can women serve in the office of deacon? Is there reason to believe that the early church may have had female deacons? Andrew and Ben look at 1 Tim 3 and Romans 16 for insight into this topic.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Theological Sidebars - Reacting to the News: Marriage, Family, and South Korea
Should the church promote marriage and family (for those outside the church)? Ben reacts to the article "As South Korea’s Marriage Rates Decline, Churches Try to Bring Back Romance." See https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/february-web-only/south-korea-christians-marriage-singleness-feminism.html
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Saddleback Out and Can Women Preach in a Baptist Church?
Ben and Andrew discuss the news of the SBC Executive Committee affirming the recommendation that Saddleback Church is deemed “not in friendly cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention.” Looking at social media, it is clear that Baptists are all over the place on what they think. In light of this news, Ben and Andrew continue the discussion on Women in Ministry (see part 1). In this episode they discuss 1 Corinthians 14 and what it means for a church's worship service and practice.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Andy Stanley 's Slippery Slope...Out of Orthodoxy
Dr. Andrew Marquez and Dr. Ben Pate assess recently comments made by Andy Stanley. What changes are demanded by identifying with Christ as Lord? Can Christians serve in church without leading lives of repentance?
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Theological Sidebars - Temptation and Evil Desires... are they sins?
Is temptation a sin? What about evil desires that spring up in your mind? Is there is a point on which these become sins?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Can Women Pastor Baptist Churches?
Today's discussion revolves around the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article VI and recent controversy regarding the meaning and role of "pastor." In today's episode we look at 1 Timothy 2 and look at Paul's words on the roles of men and women in the church. Are these words still applicable? Are they outdated? Join us for part 1 of this discussion.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Theological Sidebars - How to Pray...for Wisdom (James 1:5-8)
Is there a right way to pray? In James 1:5-8, James talks about our need to pray for wisdom and how we shouldn't doubt when we approach him. But what does that look like? How do we really do this?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/@theologicalsidebars
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
OTXNT - Discussion on the Church and Israel
Dr. Marquez and Dr. Pate discuss the relationship of Israel to the church. The topic was previously mentioned on Dr. Pate's Theological Sidebars podcast. Dr. Marquez shares some of his insights on this topic and what it means for the church today.
Ben Pate (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - Old Testament), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
Andrew Marquez (Ph.D., Biblical Studies - New Testament), Dean of Arizona Campuses for Wayland Baptist University and Executive Pastor of North Swan Baptist Church in Tucson, AZ.
For Dr. Marquez's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6GPetXuW2skkfspybhRjPw?si=08dcf71033cc4944
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch
Theological Sidebars - The Church, Part of Israel?
When James 1:1 writes to the dispersed 12 tribes of Israel, who is he talking to? What does this reveal about the church? Is the church part of Israel? Do they supplant Israel? What is the relationship of the church to Israel?
Ben Pate (PhD, Biblical Studies), Lead Pastor at Oak Valley Baptist Church in Franklin, TN
For Dr. Pate's Youtube channel visit - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JPFkD4py19zE_P8OGBVOQ
For more information on Oak Valley visit https://www.oakvalleybaptist.org
Visit Oak Valley's Youtube channel to watch live and archived worship services - https://www.youtube.com/@OakValleyBaptistChurch