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History and Hope

Sep 26, 2019

Mark and Matthew discuss the recent discussion around a post from John MacArthur about race. They discuss where race came from and the origins of the Curse of Ham

Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode:
Post by MacArthur

Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X...


Sep 20, 2019

This week Mark and Matthew discuss the book The Trail of Blood by James Carroll. They discuss what claims the book makes, why Baptists want to make those claims, and if they stand up to historical scrutiny. 

Suggested reading on this topic include:
 
Christianity Through the Centuries by Earle E. Cairns
 
The Baptist...


Sep 13, 2019

Mark and Matthew discuss the first Baptist confession from 1611. Who wrote it, why he wrote it, and what it means to be a Baptist based on history.

Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode:

A Declaration of Faith of English People by Thomas Helwys 1611

Readings in Baptist History: Four Centuries of...


Sep 6, 2019

Mark and Matthew discuss Calvinism. What it is and isn't, where it came from, and how it should be viewed by Arminians.

Recommended reading on the topics discussed in this episode:

Tulip and Reformed Theology by R.C. Sproul

The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray

By His Grace and for His Glory by Thomas...


Sep 6, 2019

Mark and Matthew introduce the theme and style of the podcast.