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Truth Unites
by Gavin Ortlund
Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.Support:https://truthunites.org/donate/https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
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Praying to Saints: Defending the Protestant View
Gavin Ortlund defends the Protestant view that Christians should pray to God alone, examining the biblical, theological, Jewish, and historical evidence surrounding the practice of praying to the saints.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological...
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Why God Gave You Spiritual Gifts
Gavin Ortlund explores what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts and how they help build up the church in unity, maturity, and gospel-centered love.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological...
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Should Christians Pray to Saints?
Gavin Ortlund examines the Protestant case for praying to God alone, responding to biblical, historical, and practical arguments for asking the saints in heaven for their intercession.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin…
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Christian Apologetics Is Changing
Gavin Ortlund explores five major trends reshaping Christian apologetics today and considers how Christians can respond faithfully and effectively in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin...
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Did John Calvin Burn Michael Servetus?
Gavin Ortlund examines John Calvin’s role in the execution of Michael Servetus and considers what this dark episode in church history can teach us about religious coercion, humility, and the Christian call to respond to error with witness rather than violence.Truth Unites…
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The 10 Worst Arguments Against Protestantism (And the 3 Best)
Gavin Ortlund examines the ten worst arguments against Protestantism and highlights three of the strongest challenges Protestants should take seriously, including the canon, fragmentation, and appeals to antiquity and ecclesial authority. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote...
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How is Jesus God AND Man? Lutheran vs. Reformed Views of Chalcedon
Gavin Ortlund compares Lutheran and Reformed views of Chalcedonian Christology, examining how each tradition understands the relationship between Christ’s divine and human natures and the question of whether divine attributes like omnipresence can be communicated to Christ’s humanity.Truth Unites...
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Is Song of Songs About Sex—or God?
Gavin Ortlund explores whether the Song of Songs is about human sexuality, God's love, or both, showing how this often-misunderstood biblical book points to the beauty of marriage and ultimately to Christ.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through…
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Can Evangelicalism Be Repaired? 5 Pathways Forward
Gavin Ortlund asks whether evangelicalism can be repaired and presents five pathways for moving forward, including a renewed focus on the gospel, deeper Christian worship, healthier pastoral culture, stronger community, and partnerships across denominational lines.Truth Unites...
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Bart Ehrman Agrees With Wes Huff on the Isaiah Scroll?
Gavin Ortlund discusses Bart Ehrman’s agreement with Wes Huff on the remarkable stability of the textual transmission of the book of Isaiah, and argues for a more fair and charitable approach to evaluating Christian apologetics, scholarship, and counter-apologetics.Truth Unites...
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The Foundation of Christian Theology: Divine Aseity
Gavin Ortlund explores the doctrine of divine aseity, God's self-existence and absolute independence, showing why it is foundational to the Christian understanding of God, deeply rooted in Scripture, and essential for understanding creation, the Trinity, and our relationship with God.Truth Unites...
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Did Protestantism Cause Secularization?
Gavin Ortlund examines the claim that Protestantism caused modern secularism, offering five historical reasons to question that narrative while highlighting ways the Reformation has positively shaped the world.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through...
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What Church Was ACTUALLY Like In 150 A.D.
Gavin Ortlund explains what a church service in the year 150 A.D. was like.Special thanks to Ryan Roark for the animation. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth...
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Was Jesus a False Prophet?
Gavin Ortlund examines the claim that Jesus was a false prophet and argues that a closer look at his predictions actually strengthens the case for Christianity.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller…
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Young Earth vs Old: A Better Way? (With Dr. Marcus Ross)
Gavin Ortlund and Dr. Marcus Ross discuss differing interpretations of the Genesis 1, the age of the earth, the historicity of Adam and Eve, and how to have healthy conversations around creation.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth....
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Where Is the True Church? (Fr. Stephen De Young & Gavin Ortlund)
Gavin Ortlund and Fr. Stephen De Young discuss Eastern Orthodox exclusivity, the boundaries of the church, and what it means to be a Christian.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is...
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Is Stoning Children Really Commanded in the Bible?
Gavin Ortlund examines one of the Bible’s most difficult passages, Deuteronomy 21’s law concerning a rebellious son, and explores its historical context, purpose, and what it reveals about justice, mercy, and the character of God.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel...
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Salvation Outside Orthodoxy? Jonathan Pageau and Gavin Ortlund Dialogue
Gavin Ortlund and Jonathan Pageau discuss the nature Orthodox exclusivity, the synod of Jerusalem, and the definition of salvation. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of...
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Did the Bible Warn Us About AI? (with John Lennox)
Gavin Ortlund and John Lennox discuss AI, transhumanism, loneliness and the book of Revelation.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of...
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A Protestant and a Dominican Friar Explore Disagreements and Agreements
Gavin Ortlund and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss sins of speech, social media, protestant-catholic differences, and apologetics in the modern age.Fr. Gregory Pine's new book: Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech:...
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Should All Christians Pray in Tongues?
Gavin Ortlund explores whether all Christians should speak in tongues, examining key biblical passages on spiritual gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit today. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller...
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Can Protestants and Catholics Agree on Penal Substitutionary Atonement? (Dialogue With Erick Ybarra)
Gavin Ortlund and Erick Ybarra discuss and examine Penal Substitutionary Atonement (PSA) in light of Scripture and Church tradition.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of...
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Disagreeing on the Flood Isn't Heresy (Responding to Rosaria Butterfield)
Gavin Ortlund responds to Rosaria Butterfield’s criticisms by defending the legitimacy of non-global flood interpretations within historic Christianity and calling for greater humility, charity, and discernment in Christian disagreements.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote...
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Was the Earliest Bible Canon Actually Protestant?!?
Gavin Ortlund examines the earliest surviving Christian canon list from Melito of Sardis and explores why this second-century testimony may provide significant historical support for the Protestant Old Testament canon. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance...
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Should Only Men Be Pastors? My Honest Reflection on a Controversial Topic
Gavin Ortlund reflects on one of the most debated questions in the church today, exploring Scripture, church history, and the theology of gender to explain why certain church offices are reserved for men while affirming the full dignity and ministry of women. Truth Unites…
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Christianity and the Problem of Evil: The Story That Helped Me
Gavin Ortlund explores how Christianity responds to the problem of evil by showing, through Joseph’s story and ultimately Jesus, how God can bring good out of even the darkest suffering. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin...
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Does the Bible Have Errors? A Better Way to Think About Inerrancy
Gavin Ortlund explores what biblical inerrancy really means, and doesn’t mean, showing how a better understanding of Scripture can resolve many apparent errors and deepen both humility and trust in God’s Word. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through...
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Can Christians Believe in Ghosts?
Gavin Ortlund explores whether Christians can believe in ghosts, offering a biblical perspective that challenges pop-culture ideas while taking the supernatural seriously. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD…
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The Real Reason Jan Hus Was Burned (When Church History Gets Dark)
Gavin Ortlund examines the historical, theological, and political forces behind Jan Hus’s execution in 1415, showing how medieval views on heresy and church–state authority made his death possible.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth....
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Did Cameron Bertuzzi Just Refute Me?
Gavin Ortlund explains when arguments from silence are persuasive or weak, showing how context determines whether silence in historical sources actually counts as meaningful evidence. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin…
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How Church History Gets MISUSED Against Protestants
Gavin Ortlund analyzes five popular critiques of Protestantism and offers a clearer framework for understanding church history. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of…
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The Question Atheism Struggles to Answer (It’s Not What You Think)
Gavin Ortlund examines a key question raised in a debate between Douthat and Pinker, arguing that atheism struggles to provide a sufficient foundation for moral obligation and human rights without borrowing from theistic assumptions. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel...
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The Secret to Enjoying Life (Christians Miss This)
Gavin Ortlund and his dad, Ray Ortlund, discuss the vital role of enjoying God’s gifts in living a flourishing Christian life. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of…
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Is Gen Z Turning Catholic? Analyzing a Fascinating Trend
Gavin Ortlund explores why Gen Z is increasingly drawn to Catholicism, arguing that a deep cultural anxiety and longing for stability, belonging, and beauty are ultimately pointing people to the fulfillment found in the gospel. My new book: Why Christianity Makes Sense: A Book About Jesus, the...
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If Christianity Is True… Why So Many Religions?
Gavin Ortlund explains why religious diversity doesn’t disprove Christianity and how believers can confidently affirm Jesus while engaging others with humility. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller...
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What Church Was Like in 150 AD (Justin Martyr Reveals)
Gavin Ortlund takes you inside a 2nd-century Christian worship service through Justin Martyr’s writings, revealing a gathering that feels both strikingly familiar and surprisingly different from church today. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through...
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If Aliens Exist, Does Christianity Collapse?
Gavin Ortlund explores whether the discovery of extraterrestrial life would undermine Christianity, arguing that the Christian faith is able to absorb even something as surprising as aliens. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin...
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Did the Father Hate the Son on the Cross?
Gavin Ortlund explores what Jesus truly experienced on the cross and why the Father never hated the Son, even in the darkest moments of the crucifixion. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological...
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Why Gen Z Loves Church History (And What to do About It)
Gavin Ortlund explores why Gen Z’s growing fascination with church history reveals a deeper hunger for rootedness, authenticity, and belonging, and how the church can respond with the unchanging truth of the gospel. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through...
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Is AI Making us Lonely?
Gavin Ortlund responds to Wes Huff’s recent podcast appearance and warns about the dangers of using AI to meet emotional or spiritual needs. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is...
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What Does Sola Scriptura Even Mean?
Gavin Ortlund explains that sola Scriptura doesn’t mean Scripture is the only authority in the church, but that it is the supreme and infallible rule by which all other authorities are measured in matters of faith and practice.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel...
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Christianity’s Best Argument Isn’t What You Think
Gavin Ortlund reflects on the deep human “ache” of longing and explains why Christianity uniquely speaks to the heart’s deepest desires.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth.Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President...
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7 Reasons the Nephilim Were Angelic
Gavin Ortlund lays out seven reasons many scholars interpret the Nephilim as angelic-human hybrids, carefully weighing the biblical and historical evidence. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological...
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Abortion and Marriage Aren’t In the Bible?
Gavin Ortlund responds to James Talarico’s claim that the Bible is silent on abortion and gay marriage, showing from Scripture and early Christian history that the biblical vision of life and marriage is clear, coherent, and ultimately grounded in the good news of what God has done for us in...
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Did Emperors Actually Run the 7 Ecumenical Councils?
Gavin Ortlund explains the role of the Roman Emperor in the early ecumenical councils of church history. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting...
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The Shroud of Turin: Evaluating the Best Arguments (For and Against)
Gavin Ortlund examines the evidence for and against the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, explains whether it can be identified as Jesus’ burial cloth, and clarifies what C.S. Lewis actually believed about it. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites,...
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Why Protestants Win the Church History Debate (Newman Was Wrong)
Gavin Ortlund examines John Henry Newman’s famous claim that “to be deep in history is to cease to be Protestant,” arguing that historic Protestantism is deeply rooted in the earliest Christian tradition.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological...
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What is the Unforgivable Sin?
Gavin Ortlund explains what Jesus meant by the unforgivable sin, showing from Scripture that it is not a momentary failure or doubt but a persistent, knowing rejection of Christ, and why this truth offers assurance, not fear, to believers. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote...
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Explaining Every Chapter of Revelation
Gavin Ortlund offers a partial-preterist reading of Revelation, interpreting its apocalyptic imagery as focused on first-century Rome while maintaining hope in Christ’s future return. Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin…
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Are the End Times Here? Explaining Each Event
Gavin Ortlund offers a big-picture guide to the end times, explaining what all Christians agree on, where faithful disagreements remain, and why future hope should fuel present faithfulness rather than fear.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through...
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Truth Unites promotes gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) serves as President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Church.Support:https://truthunites.org/donate/https://www.patreon.com/truthunites
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