The Reformed Rant

Charlie Kirk: The Temptation of Emotional Affinity

If you attempted to listen to the previousepisode, audio issues created the need to replace it.In this episode of The Reformed Rant, I take a few moments to reflect on the life, influence, and legacy of Charlie Kirk and his work with Turning Point USA. With his recent passing, emotions are high, and responses have been pouring in from across the political and religious spectrum. I want to praise God for the good that has come—and will continue to come—through Charlie’s bold contributions to the conservative movement and to the broader Church of God. His courage to speak truth in the public square and engage young minds in the cultural arenais not to be taken lightly. At the same time, I would like to urge you, the listener, to keep your critical thinking cap firmly in place. As we reflect on someone’s legacy, we must be careful not to let our affections cloud our discernment. Affirm the good—but do not ignore the concerns. Truth never calls us tocompromise. And in honoring those who have gone before us, we must always remember that our highest allegiance is to Christ and His Word. So join me as I offer my thoughts—not just in tribute, but in truth. 

John Piper & Kevin DeYoung: Wrong on Baptism

In this episode I respond to John Piper's claim that Colossians 2:11-12 refutes infant baptism and Kevin DeYoung's claim that it affirms it and links NT baptism to OT circumcision.

The Christian and The Jew

In this episode, I warn Christians about taking up an ungodly and hateful attitude toward the Jewish nation. Antisemitism is incongruent with a faithful and godly lifestyle at its core. The godly Christian will avoid it at every turn.

Grey Areas

In this episode I discuss popular grey areas like alcohol and even yoga. Christians should avoid coming up with rules outside of Scripture and then placing those rules on others.

Continuationism: Exegetically and Empirically Bankrupt

In this episode, I provide a straightforward argument that shows the impossibility of continuationism from an exegetical, empirical, and sufficiency of Scripture perspective.