Memoriam: Christopher Hitchens

Last week well-known anti-Theist Christopher Hitchens died and went to meet his Creator. Christopher Hitchens was truly an amazing man. He was an immensely gifted writer, speaker and wordsmith. He was someone that could melt your heart on the one hand and force a violent reaction on the other. He was a person created in the image of God and is worthy of our love and concern. We acknowledge the fact that he was at war with his Creator-- but, that is precisely where all of us would be without the gracious act of God opening our eyes to see Jesus and the beauty of the Gospel.

He was also a man that shared a lot of common beliefs with Christians (he was pro-life and a defender of the unborn) and in many respects was on the same side of the fence as us. However, he was an outspoken enemy of the faith which he spent many of the last years of his life attacking. As far as we can tell, he died in that state- and if he did- sadly, his day of reckoning came. It is a tragedy because he knew the Gospel. As a matter of fact, you can pull audio where he actually corrects men like Dinesh D'souza and "liberal" Christians on what Christianity really is. Our prayers go out to those who loved him and were touched by him.

What should be the Christian response to the death of Christopher Hitchens? How did he help us? How do we respond to his positions and those of his Atheist devotees?

In this broadcast and audio of Redemption Radio (brought to you by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center) I interview Sye Ten Bruggencate of proofthatgodexists.org and Luke Pierson of Apologia Church (defendthefaith.org). Download this podcast of our show in memorial of Christopher Hitchens. Please share with friends!

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Douglas Wilson on end-times (commercial free!)

Check out the audio for this very special episode of Redemption Radio (sponsored by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center). I interview our special guest Douglas Wilson who is a well-known author/pastor/theologian and Christian Apologist. He has debated Dan Barker from the freedom from religion foundation and he and Christopher Hitchins had a very well-done movie made about their debate tour called "Collision"-- you should definitely pick-it-up.

In this broadcast we look at the issue of eschatology or the study of last-things otherwise known as end-times stuff. What we say may actually shock you. Doug wrote a great little book called "Heaven Misplaced". I share the same view of end-times as Wilson (postmillennialism) and it is not very common but I believe is the most faithful to the text of God's Word and will excite you and change your view of the future. Have I peaked your interest yet? Check-it out! I believe this episode will be very helpful to many Christians.

Pastor Luke Pierson also joined me and helped with the show-- his beard was also present in the studio. :]

Soli Deo Gloria


Jeff Durbin


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Justification and Imputation with Vocab Malone

How important is justification by faith? The Apostle Paul saw a distortion of it worthy of eternal condemnation (Galatians 1). What is Justification by faith? What are the implications?

On this weeks broadcast of Redemption Radio (brought to you by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center in Phoenix) Christian Hip-hop artist/Radio personality/Pastor Vocab Malone and I chop-it-up over Justification by faith and the imputation of Christ's righteousness. Besides recovering from a recent surgery on my nose I think the show sounded great!

Check-out this episode of Redemption Radio and please share it with your friends.

*We are working on a way to get these cut so that there are no commercials. However, we want to make them available immediately-- so for now, they have commercials. :]

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Blurring the Gospel

This is one of the most important broadcasts that I have done yet-- related to current theological debates. This broadcast of "Redemption Radio" (sponsored by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center) deals with a very serious and dangerous theological view that is-- strike that-- HAS made it's way into Christian circles, churches and seminaries worldwide. It is called "the New Perspective on Paul". It ultimately represents a complete redefinition of Christianity. It completely redefines what the Gospel proclamation is, what Justification by faith is, what imputation is, etc..

My guest for this show is Dr. Cornelis Venema who is the president of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and is the author of several fantastic books. One book in particular addresses the New Perspective and the danger it poses to our understanding of the Gospel. This is a fantastic show that needs to be shared and shared. Also, joining me on this show was our friend and my debate partner Vocab Malone of Backpack Radio.

Check it out! And pick up a copy of Dr. Venema's book on the NPP called "The Gospel of Free Acceptance in Christ". You can purchase it here.


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The History Channel

Here is the video with the spot I had on the History Channel's show "the Stoned Ages".

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The Islamic Dilemma w/ Sam Shamoun this Sunday 10/23/11 @ APOLOGIA CHURCH

Well known Christian apologist/debater and missionairy to the Muslims is going to be preaching this Sunday at APOLOGIA CHURCH in Tempe. Our service begins at 5:30pm (best to show up early to get to fellowship). Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from a brother who has dedicated his life to defending the Gospel against the Islamic claims and reaching Muslims.

If you have questions please contact jeff@defendthefaith.org or luke@defendthefaith.org

Jeff Durbin
Lead Pastor/Elder
APOLOGIA CHURCH


Also, please attend some of the public debates being held tomorrow at several valley churches:

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Apologia Church on the Doctrines of Grace

Check out this episode of Redemption Radio (sponsored by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center in Phoenix)where I interview the staff of Apologia Church in Tempe on the Doctrines of Grace. Just how big is God's grace? What is man's condition? Is God mighty to save? Did Jesus' death on the cross accomplish anything at all?

Check out this episode of Redemption Radio and feel free to pass it around and share it with your friends!

Jeff Durbin
APOLOGIA

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Altar Calls and Sinner's Prayers

Check out this episode of Redemption Radio (sponsored by Calvary Addiction Recovery Center) where the staff of Apologia Church discusses the biblical call of the Gospel. How should it be done? Are there magic prayers? What do we tell people? How did Jesus and the Apostles do it?

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Redemption & Backpack Radio Mix-up (Commercial-free)

What would happen if you put Redemption Radio and Backpack Radio in a blender?  This show!  Check-out this episode of Redemption Radio where I interview the hosts of Backpack Radio on reformed theology with specific emphasis on the doctrines of grace (the 5-points of Calvinism).

This show is incredibly fun and helpful.  Peep-it-out and share it with others!

Jeff Durbin
Pastor
Apologia Church

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The History Channel and I....

Be sure to check out the History Channel's new show premiering Wednesday at 9pm eastern time called:  The Stoned Ages.  I was interviewed for this show a little while back by the host of the show, Dean Norris.  They came out and interviewed me because of my work with Calvary Addiction Recovery Center in the area of drug and alcohol addiction.  They wanted to interview someone who approaches the issue of addiction from a Christian perspective.

Be sure to check it out.  I pray God is glorified and Christ is exalted.

Here is the link to the history channel's site and schedule:  http://www.history.com/schedule/9/21/2011

Jeff Durbin
Apologia Church

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