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Part One of a Q&A from questions submitted during eh Ecclesiology series at Redeemer.

Question and Answers from our Marriage Series, Part 2.  Show Notes: https://clearlyreformed.org/a-modest-proposal-research-the-pill/ https://www.epm.org/resources/2025/Jan/14/birth-control-pill-iud/ https://store.epm.org/does-the-birth-control-pill-cause-abortions/ https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-permanent-birth-control-a-sin https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/contraception-and-the-church-making-sense-of-the-debate-and-some-pastoral-advice/ https://albertmohler.com/2012/06/05/can-christians-use-birth-control-4/ https://ifstudies.org/insights?id=4325 https://ifstudies.org/insights?id=3808 https://ifstudies.org/insights?id=3605 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/28/12th-grade-boys-girls-expect-marry-study-finds/

Gabe, Rene, and Riley respond to some of your questions during the Marriage series.  John Piper - Book "This Momentary Marriage" Chris Braun - Book "Unpacking Forgiveness" Kevin DeYoung - TGC Article "Following Up On Forgiveness"

The elders announce and discuss a change in the requirements for membership at Redeemer Church.

We know you love it when we bring our dishes to the potluck. Here for the third straight year in a row, Gabe, Jerod, an Riley bring some conversational apps, entrees, and desserts to discuss as we wrap up the year, Bon appetit.

Gabe talks to Jeremy Pierre about dynamics of change and the human heart. Jeremy is the Dean of the Billy Graham School at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Notes: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life" by Jeremy Pierre

Take Redeemer's group survey here: https://thestateoftheology.com/groups/c9VLcikEs Notes: Scripture References Pope Leo saying God loves all without condition State of Theology Survey 'The Consequence of Ideas' by R.C. Sproul

Ligonier did their 2025 study on American evangelicals and their beliefs and a stunning key takeaway was that a majority of Americans have a flawed understanding of the doctrine of sin. Listen as we unpack this important doctrine and recover a beautiful and orthodox view of sin and the holiness of God.  NOTES: Scripture References Ligonier Study: https://thestateoftheology.com/ "Holiness of God" by R. C. Sproul Ligonier Holiness of God Youtube Series

Gabe talks with Ryan Denton about Evangelism and the difference between Continuationism, Hyper Cessationism and Classic Cessationism.

Gabe talks with Leonardo De Chirico about church planting in Rome and the differences between evangelical protestants and the Roman Catholic Church.  Same Words Different Worlds by Leonardo De Chirico: http://bit.ly/3L89dqa Breccia Di Roma (Leonardo's Church): https://www.brecciadiroma.it/english

Gabe, Jerod, and Riley discuss whether or not the Bible gives a command for us to bless the nation and/or government of Israel.  NOTES: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%203&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%206&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%201%3A20&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%209&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%2011%3A1&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%202%3A15&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%2021&version=ESV

Gabe is joined by Dr. Stephen Nichols to talk about Modern Evangelicalism, Church History and the Legacy of R.C. Sproul.

Dr. Patrick Schreiner joins us to talk about the 'neglected doctrine' of Jesus' ascension.  NOTES "The Ascension of Christ" by Patrick Schreiner Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Gabe interviews Alex Kocman from ABWE about missions, missionaries and the local church's involvement.  Alex's Website: https://alexkocman.com/ The Missions Podcast: https://missionspodcast.com/ ABWE Website: https://abwe.org/

Jerod, Gabe and Riley discuss Church membership. Listen along to find out just what Church Membership is and isn't and why it's an important part of the local church life and structure.