Obama and same-sex marriage…Andy Stanley and homosexuality…Dispensationalism and Israel

Mike examines and comments on several issues including Barack Obamas admission that he supports same-sex marriage; the controversy involving Atlanta pastor Andy Stanley and homosexuality and the recent article by Albert Mohler calling Stanley to account; and a brief comment on the subjects of dispensationalism and Israel which includes an audio clip by John MacArthur.

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If they like us, they will like Jesus?

Many people in churches have the mindset and philosophy that if the unsaved like us, then they will like Jesus and thus “ask Him into their hearts”; that Christ never offended or condemned anyone and was never ever assertive or direct. Is this scriptural? Mike says this is an inaccurate and dangerous view and examines this issue including clips of a Phil Johnson interview with John MacArthur concerning his book “The Jesus You Can’t Ignore”.

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The MacArthur Interviews

Mike shares two classic and highly relevant interviews he conducted with Dr. John MacArthur each dealing with two of his most important and popular books, Hard to Believe and The Truth War. These interviews continue to be downloaded but we offer them again for those who may have never heard them.

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The Church-Why Bother?

Mike visits with Jeffery Johnson, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Conway, Arkansas and author of the book The Church, Why Bother-The Nature, Purpose and Functions of the Local Church. As stated in a review by John MacArthur, “Since Christ loved the church enough to die for her, every believer ought to share that passion. Jeffrey Johnson clearly does, and I believe you will find his enthusiasm contagious”.

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Great Interviews-Camp & Nettles

Over the course of 3000 programs Mike has had the honor of interviewing some wonderful people. Todays program features two visits: First, Steve Camp, singer, songwriter, author and pastor, talks with Mike about how we should keep “Pounding on Wittenburg’s Door”. Then, Dr. Tom Nettles was a guest on MCP to discuss his book Ready for Reformation. These are must-listen-to’s and there are more great classic interviews to come in future podcasts.

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What is Easter?

During the time of year when Christian remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ, many Christians partake of the celebration of “Easter”. But what is Easter…really? On this program Mike offers commentary as well as audio from Richard Rives at World Net Daily and Zola Levitt from his series on The Seven Feasts of Israel about the history of Easter and whether or not disciples of Christ should be a part of it. Note: research for Mike’s notes on the background of Easter came from the website ChristianAnswers.net

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Relating Calvinism & Arminianism

Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber break from their lessons on worldviews to address a question from a listener about Calvinism, Arminianism and how the two theologies can relate to one another, including perspective from Dr. Dan Edney via telephone.

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Views on the News

Mike looks at a variety of news items including Rick Warren and “Chrislam”, the Southern Baptists Conventions name change,a special thanks to friends in Alabama and a story to bless you about a church reaching out to someone who persecuted them.

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Theology of Worldviews,Existentialism

Whether many know it or will acknowledge it, the predominant worldview is that of existentialism, or the belief that it’s man’s feelings that determine reality. On this installment of Theology 101, Mike and pastor Scott Reiber explore the definition of existentialism, it’s causes, it’s expressions, how it contradicts the Christian faith and how believers should address those with this worldview.

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What is Saving Faith?

Many people say they are Christians, yet they never show evidence of what the Bible says is the fruit of salvation. On this program, Mike shares clips from Dr. John MacArthur, from his series on The Gospel According to Jesus. What is the Gospel? Are works important in salvation? What is the complete gospel message? (Original broadcast date 20 August 2008)

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