Grafted Theology

Many people believe that Christ was forsaken by the Father on the cross. Today we take a quick look at Scripture to see if this is true.

This episode of Grafted Theology tackles Romans 9, one of the most disputed chapters in the Bible, often used to support the Calvinistic views of unconditional election and predestination. I walk through a faithful, non-Calvinist reading, arguing that the chapter is about God’s covenant faithfulness, not a deterministic framework for individual salvation. Discover how Paul defines true Israel by faith in Christ, not ethnic lineage, and why righteousness is attained by faith, not works of the law.Article version of this episode: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2025/07/romans-9-in-context.htmlWho Did God Foreknow in Romans 8:28–30: https://youtu.be/SIfOMkqerAwPharaoh’s hard heart: https://youtu.be/C6b-dqx2-A8

What does “foreknew” mean in Romans 8:29? Does this passage teach unconditional election, or is Paul describing something else?In this episode, we examine Romans 8:28–30 in context and argue that Paul is not explaining how individuals are chosen for salvation, but what God has planned for those who love Him. Instead of a deterministic reading, we explore how “foreknew” connects to the faithful remnant and God’s covenant people in Romans 8–11.You’ll see why:- “Foreknew” does not mean “predetermined”- The focus is on the destiny of believers, not their selection- God’s purpose is to conform His people to ChristBlog Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2025/07/who-did-god-foreknow-non-calvinist-look.html

In this episode, I explain why I believe the Reformed doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) creates significant tension with the Trinity and historic Christology.Atonement and Union with Christ ArticlePSA's Tension with the Trinity and Christology Article

This is part 5, the final episode in this multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover sections: "Additional Objections" and "Final Summary." This is an audio version of my article so if you would like to give it a read the link is below.Atonement Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2026/01/atonement-and-union-with-christ.html

This is part 4 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "The Nature of Christ’s Representation," "The Causal Role of Union with Christ," "Double Imputation and Its Problems," "The Incoherence of Penal Substitution in Light of Union With Christ," "Did Christ endure the punishment we are due?," Why Do We Still Die?," and "Why Is There Still Wrath to Come?." This is an audio version of my article so if you would like to give it a read the link is below.Atonement Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2026/01/atonement-and-union-with-christ.html

This is part 3 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "The Purpose for Atonement," "The Meaning of Atonement," and "How God Deals With Sin." This is an audio version of my article so if you would like to give it a read the link is below.Atonement Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2026/01/atonement-and-union-with-christ.html

This is part 2 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "What Makes Penal Substitutionary Atonement Unique" and "Comparing Two Frameworks." This is an audio version of my article so if you would like to give it a read the link is below.Atonement Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2026/01/atonement-and-union-with-christ.html

This is part 1 of a multi part series where we look at a recent article I released titled “Atonement and Union with Christ”. In this particular episode I cover the sections: "Intro," "What Is the Gospel?," "Core Affirmations Shared Across Historic Christianity," "Shared Biblical Reasons Christ Gave His Life," and "Atonement Theories and the Gospel." This will essentially be an audio version of my article so if you would like to give it a read the link is below.Atonement Article: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2026/01/atonement-and-union-with-christ.html

Why did Pharaoh’s heart become hard? Many assume God simply overrode Pharaoh’s will to make him resist, but that’s not how the biblical story unfolds. Instead, Scripture presents a process in which Pharaoh repeatedly hardened his own heart before God ever took action. Pharaoh was not a passive figure in his rebellion—he actively resisted God’s word time after time. Only after this persistent defiance did God judicially respond by strengthening him in the very path he had chosen.Here's the article version of this video: https://grafted-theology.blogspot.com/2025/06/pharaohs-hard-heart-why-did-pharaohs.html

The question of how God relates to human sin and evil has long challenged theologians and believers alike. Many assume that God, in His sovereignty, must meticulously determine (ordain or decree) every event, including sinful acts. Some even argue that if God foreknows all things, then He must causally or effectually determine evil. But Scripture paints a very different picture: God is holy, good, and wholly opposed to sin, and human moral responsibility is real and meaningful.

I believe that 1 Corinthians 10:13 presents a major problem for Calvinistic determinism. It teaches that God gives believers a real way of escape rather than the illusion of it.

In this episode I cover the common Calvinist question, "Why do some believe and others don't?"

In today's episode I cover how Acts 19:1-7 doesn't support baptismal regeneration as some believe.

There has been much debate among Christians and various denominations about the role of baptism in relation to salvation. Is it salvific or is it as an outward expression of an inward spiritual reality? I hope that this study will be helpful to you in answering this question.

Today we’re on part five in this short series on salvation where I'll be covering Sanctification and Glorification.

Today I'll be doing a short teaching on faith and regeneration!

We’re continuing to work through this short series on salvation by covering repentance and justification.

Is Total Depravity (Total Inability) true? One of the most frequently used passages to support this concept of Total Depravity is Ephesians 2:1-3, but does this passage actually support this particular theological view?

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are doing a short episode on God’s Sovereignty. This isn’t meant to be super extensive or comprehensive but just simply covering some basics. However, in the future I do plan to go much further on this very topic. So thanks for joining me for this episode of Grafted Theology.

It's my 12th wedding anniversary and I just wanted to share some things that I have found to be helpful in our marriage!

Today we are continuing on the topic of sin and the consequences of the fall in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Iniquity is described as behavior that’s crooked, while transgression refers to breaking trust. Then there’s the word sin which is the most common of these types of words in the Bible. But what exactly is sin and why does it matter? That is what we are exploring in this episode of Grafted Theology.

I’ve been covering marriage or family roles, and today I’ll be continuing this by going over the role of children and also what God’s word says about raising them.

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we’re tackling the second part of Ephesians 5:22-33 dealing with marriage roles. Last time we went over verses 22-24 with a focus on wives, and if you missed that one, I encourage you to go back and watch it, but this time we’ll be primarily covering verses 25-33 and focusing on husbands.

I’m going to be tackling the challenging topic of marriage rolls as seen in Ephesians 5:22-33. This can often be an uncomfortable topic for some, but I think that mainly stems from the misuse and misunderstanding of this passage. Here, Paul explains how Christian husbands and wives should apply their understanding of salvation within their marriage.

Welcome to Grafted Theology! Today we are diving into the third part of a series we are doing on “The Doctrines of Man.” We’ve already covered what it means to be made in God’s image and God’s design being good - in relation to how God chose to make us - as male and female. But tonight we are covering: what is marriage and why is it important? Is marriage defined by the state or by God? Many modern conceptions of Marriage may look a lot different than marriage did in biblical times, but how should Christians define marriage today?

God’s design is good in relation to how God chose to make us - as male and female. I know in our current culture; this topic can be very heated. My aim though is not to be intentionally antagonistic or to even be derogatory, but to help us gain understanding that God’s design isn’t arbitrary, but rather His design is good, intentional, and purposeful according to a Biblical worldview.

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are starting a short series on The Doctrines of Man and were beginning with: What does it mean to be “Imago Dei?" Which is just the Latin phrase that translates to “image of God.”

Welcome to Grafted Theology. I’m your host Drew Whitton and today we are concluding our seven part series of the character traits or attributes of God. We are going to be looking specifically at the fact that God is just.

Today we’ll be jumping into part 6 of this series on the character and attributes of God. And the attribute that we’ll be covering is one that I think is often misunderstood and abused, that is “God is love.”

Today we are continuing in our series of the character traits or attributes of God by looking at yet another name of God that can be found in Psalm 23. Like I’ve been trying to drive home in this series, I want us to spend some time pondering on Who God is, What God has Done, Who we are, and What are we doing? Thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. Today, in part four of our seven-part series on 'The Character of God,' we'll be looking at how the Lord is Peace. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. Today, in part three of our seven-part series on 'The Character of God,' we'll be exploring the Holiness of God and how He enables us to share in His holiness. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to part two in this seven part series on “The Character of God”. Today I’ll be talking about our Lord being a provider by looking at the story of Abraham and Isaac. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to Grafted Theology where we explore the deep and transformative truths of the Christian faith. This is the first of a seven part series on “The Character of God” where I’ll be covering some of the different names and characteristics of God such as: our Lord being a provider, The Holiness of God, The Lord is Peace and He’s also our Shepherd, and God being both love and just. And today I’ll be more or less providing an introduction to this topic. So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to part four in this four-part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. Today I’ll be covering “The Sufficiency of Scripture.” So thanks for hanging out with me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to part three in this four part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. Today I’ll be covering “The Inerrancy of Scripture.”  So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to part two in this four-part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God”. In the previous episode I covered “What is the word of God” and today I’ll be covering “The Authority of Scripture.” So, thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

This is the first of a four part series on “The Doctrine of the Word of God” where I’ll be covering such topics as: What is the word of God, The Authority of Scripture, The Inerrancy of Scripture, and The Sufficiency of Scripture. And today I’ll be starting with “What is the word of God?” So thanks for joining me in this episode of Grafted Theology.

What is Systematic Theology? Why should we study it? How should we study it? I cover this and more in this episode of Grafted Theology.

Welcome to Grafted Theology with your host, Drew Whitton! In this introductory trailer, I share the heart and vision behind the podcast. Grafted Theology is dedicated to exploring deep and meaningful topics of the Christian faith, including soteriology, eschatology, sola scriptura, baptism, and much more.