Terms Defined (Solo Episode)

Welcome back to the Gospel Truth Project! This week, host Jason is flying solo (Dylan is out) and gives a quick update on the audiobook recording for his book, A Nobody's Opinion, before diving deep into a crucial, foundational topic: defining our biblical terms.In a world where cults and cultural Christianity often use Christian vocabulary but rely on a completely different dictionary, how do we know we are actually speaking the same language? Jason emphasizes the importance of going Ad Fontes (to the original sources) to expose false claims and solidify true, historical, Christ-centered orthodoxy.In this episode, we tackle the big questions: What does it actually mean to call yourself a Christian? How do we engage with fringe groups or door-to-door missionaries who use the same biblical words but entirely change their meanings?Join us as we explore:Ad Fontes & Prima Scriptura: Why getting to the root of the original Greek and Hebrew text is vital, and how early church writings can help us understand Scripture without replacing its ultimate authority.Defining the Terms: A deep dive into the original, historical meaning of words like Christian (Christianos), Belief/Faith (Pistis), Grace (Charis), and the Sabbath.The Nicene Test: Defining the non-negotiable core of historic Christianity that unites believers (The Trinity, the Virgin Birth, the dual nature of Christ, salvation by grace, and the bodily return of Jesus).Apologetics in Action: Practical "Socratic Questions" you can use when talking to friends or members of the LDS church and Jehovah's Witnesses to expose doctrinal errors.Equipping the Saints: A look at free study tools like Blue Letter Bible, BibleRef, and Catena Bible to help you study the Word for yourself.Don't just take Jason's word for it—grab your Bible, look up the original languages, and test everything against Scripture!Resources mentioned in this episode:Blue Letter Bible (App & Website)BibleRef.comCatenaBible.comA Nobody's Opinion by Jason CooperTo read our latest blog posts, check out our merch, or support the podcast, visit us at gospeltruthproject.com.