608: Defining the Gospel & Whos a Real Christian with Matthew Bates

Published: March 13, 2024, 10 a.m.

Earlier this year, John MacArthur said that Martin Luther King Jr. was \u201ca nonbeliever who misrepresented everything about Christ and the gospel.\u201d Last week, Justin Giboney responded with an article in CT explaining why MacArthur was wrong about MLK. This leads Phil, Kaitlyn, and Skye to ask when is it appropriate to define who is, and who is not, a true Christian, and what criteria should we use? Theologian Matthew Bates is back to discuss his new book, \u201cWhy the Gospel?\u201d He defines six popular \u201cmalformed\u201d gospels, and why bypassing the importance of Jesus\u2019 kingship is dangerous for the church. Also this week\u2014A Christian musician from Ireland claims Taylor Swift is satanic, and beware of the bonnacon!

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0:56 - Intro

2:46 - Show Starts

5:05 - Theme Song

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6:34 - News of the Butt

12:47 - Taylor Swift Satanic Ritual

21:57 - John MacArthur on Martin Luther King Jr.

48:46 - Should We Ask Who Is or Isn\u2019t a Christian?

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53:25 - Interview

54:19 - Why the Gospel?

59:49 - The Kinghood of Jesus

1:06:41- Christ Installed on the Throne

1:37:43 - End Credits

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Links Mentioned in the News Segment:

Animal with \u2018Amazing Flatulence\u2019 Found in Medieval Book

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn04rd314lro

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Taylor Swift is Engaging in Satanic Rituals in Live Shows, Christian Artist Claims: \u2018Music is Dangerous\u2019

https://www.christianpost.com/news/taylor-swift-engaging-in-satanic-rituals-in-shows-musician-claims.html

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Why John MacArthur is Wrong About MLK

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/march-web-only/why-john-macarthur-is-wrong-mlk-tgc-woke-justice-gospel.html

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Mass Deportation of Immigrants Destroys More Native-Born American Jobs Than They Create

https://reason.com/volokh/2024/03/10/mass-deportations-of-immigrants-destroy-more-native-born-american-jobs-than-they-create/

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Other resources:

Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with a Purpose by Matthew W. Bates: https://a.co/d/gRbf6xx

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