http://www.americanvision.org American Vision Podcasts en American Vision Podcasts American Vision no American Vision Sermons support@AmericanVision.org ℗ & © 2010 American Vision 720 Gary's interview on Focus4 continues addressing where our American rights come from. Gary discusses State's Rights and the need for Christian involvement in politics and government. He deals with this and more in today's episode of The Gary DeMar Show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/americas-christian-heritage-tv-interview-pt-3 http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/gds20100317.mp3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:51:50 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Gary's interview on Focus4 continues addressing where our American rights come from. Gary discusses State's Rights and the need for Christian involvement in politics and government. He deals with this and more in today's episode of The Gary DeMar Show. american_history,christian_history,states_rights,founding_fathers,politics,worldview,christian_worldview 6:34 Gary's interview on Focus4 continues addressing where our American rights come from. Gary uses the biblical model to explain a Christian perspective of liberty in society. Gary deals with this and more in today's episode of The Gary DeMar Show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/americas-christian-heritage-tv-interview-pt-2 http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100316.mp3 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:47:25 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Gary's interview on Focus4 continues addressing where our American rights come from. Gary uses the biblical model to explain a Christian perspective of liberty in society. Gary deals with this and more in today's episode of The Gary DeMar Show. worldview,christian_worldview,american_history,founding_fathers,american_rights,u.s._constitution,liberty,freedom,biblical_model 8:43 Gary DeMar is interviewed on broadcast television on the subject of America's Christian foundations. The host of the show plays devil's advocate and probes Gary's research to answer the common questions that people have that are uninformed about America's historical facts. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/americas-christian-heritage-tv-interview-pt-1 http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100315.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:43 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Gary DeMar is interviewed on broadcast television on the subject of America's Christian foundations. The host of the show plays devil's advocate and probes Gary's research to answer the common questions that people have that are uninformed about ... christian_worldview,american_history,founding_dathers,christian_history,u.s._constitution,television 10:57 Many end times "prophets" seek to pull out individual verses from the Bible and base all their eschatology on that one verse, ignoring the historical and biblical context. Gary DeMar discusses the errors in this way of interpreting the Bible and how to avoid it. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/interpreting-the-bible-with-the-bible http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/gds20100311.mp3 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:43:11 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Many end times "prophets" seek to pull out individual verses from the Bible and base all their eschatology on that one verse, ignoring the historical and biblical context. Gary DeMar discusses the errors in this way of interpreting the ... worldview,christian_worldview,eschatology,bible_prophecty,bible_interpretation,biblical_hermeneutics,hermeneutics 9:27 European nations have instituted value-added taxes and now American politicians are considering it. Joel discusses what a value-added tax is and why it is bad for the economy and the tax payer. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/value-added-taxation http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/gds20100310.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:09:00 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon European nations have instituted value-added taxes and now American politicians are considering it. Joel discusses what a value-added tax is and why it is bad for the economy and the tax payer. value_added_taxes,taxes,government,worldview,christian_worldview,economy,economics,congress,capitalism,ethics 9:34 Hosting today's show for Gary, Joel McDurmon explains why the housing market is not going to get back the value it has lost in the recession. "Nor do we want it to get back the dollar value housing has lost," says Joel. There is a reason the market value of homes were so high in the first place, and it wasn't a situation we want to return to. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/housing-is-cheap-whether-you-like-it-or-not http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100309.mp3 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:41:55 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Hosting today's show for Gary, Joel McDurmon explains why the housing market is not going to get back the value it has lost in the recession. "Nor do we want it to get back the dollar value housing has lost," says Joel. There is a reason ... recession,worldview,christian_worldview,housing_bubble,housing_market 10:00 There's got to be something wrong with verbal abuse and name-calling on the forums of atheist Richard Dawkins' web site. Dawkins doesn't think other atheists are being good participants on an ethical standard that has no basis. Will Dawkins account for his morality, or keep taking pieces of Christian ethics to make sense of his world (without God) in such a way... that, frankly, doesn't make sense? http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/richard-dawkins-has-his-morals-standards http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100308.mp3 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:41:21 GMT featuring Gary DeMar There's got to be something wrong with verbal abuse and name-calling on the forums of atheist Richard Dawkins' web site. Dawkins doesn't think other atheists are being good participants on an ethical standard that has no basis. Will Dawkins account ... richard_dawkins,atheist,atheism,worldview,christian_worldview,ethical_standards 8:33 A group of student atheists in Texas have made it possible at the school for students to swap their religious "propaganda" — like Bibles, for instance — for pornography. The idea being the this is "Smut for Smut." Gary has a few words to say about this. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/dont-want-morality-here-have-some-porn http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100305.mp3 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:54:15 GMT featuring Gary DeMar A group of student atheists in Texas have made it possible at the school for students to swap their religious "propaganda" — like Bibles, for instance — for pornography. The idea being the this is "Smut for Smut." Gary has a ... atheists,religious_propaganda,pornography,smut_for_smut,worldview,christian_worldview 9:30 Michael Hirsh, a prominent pro-life activist, joins the show to discuss the effects of abortion on the black community, and the racist beginnings of Planned Parenthood. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/are-blacks-an-endangered-species http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100304.mp3 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:23:20 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Michael Hirsh, a prominent pro-life activist, joins the show to discuss the effects of abortion on the black community, and the racist beginnings of Planned Parenthood. planned_parenthood,abortion,michael_hirsh,endangered_species,worldview,christian_worldview 9:02 A federal district judge in California has ruled against a public school that sought to force a teacher to take down his classroom banners. This issue and the potential consequences are discussed in today's show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/christian-teacher-is-backed-by-federal-judge http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100303.mp3 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:18:27 GMT featuring Gary DeMar A federal district judge in California has ruled against a public school that sought to force a teacher to take down his classroom banners. This issue and the potential consequences are discussed in today's show. public_school,public_education,homeschooling,christian_teachers,private_schools,california_court,government_schools,worldview,christian_worldview 9:49 Classical liberals hold to the idea that civil government should be based on secular absolutes. The thing is, secularists can't agree on what the absolutes are! Gary DeMar gives perspective for why secularism simply cannot be the basis for morality without taking principles from religious ethics. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/justification-by-secularism-alone http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100302.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:38:06 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Classical liberals hold to the idea that civil government should be based on secular absolutes. The thing is, secularists can't agree on what the absolutes are! Gary DeMar gives perspective for why secularism simply cannot be the basis for morality ... classical_liberalism,worldview,christian_worldview,secularism,civil_government,ethics,morality,absolutes 10:16 End times' speculators look to the Bible for signs and wonders of the last days, then predict that the end is near because we experience the kind of natural disasters the Bible mentions. Earthquakes have always been happening—practically everyday. What make the earthquakes of the end times unique is what Gary DeMar sheds light on in today's show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/shaking-up-bible-prophecy http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100301.mp3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:14:00 GMT featuring Gary DeMar End times' speculators look to the Bible for signs and wonders of the last days, then predict that the end is near because we experience the kind of natural disasters the Bible mentions. Earthquakes have always been happening—practically everyday. ... armageddon,last_days,bible_prophecy,antichrist,chile,haiti,earthquakes 9:37 Socialism is nothing new in America. Americans have conditioned themselves to accept little parts of socialistic policies throughout the last 100 years. In the year 2010, Americans face federal socialized healthcare; yet one more government takeover of free enterprise. If America continues down this path, we will soon be no better off than Greece with more than half of the country working for the state. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/socialist-healthcares-power-grab http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100226.mp3 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:06:04 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Socialism is nothing new in America. Americans have conditioned themselves to accept little parts of socialistic policies throughout the last 100 years. In the year 2010, Americans face federal socialized healthcare; yet one more government takeover ... socialism,communism,healthcare,greece,free_enterprise,worldview,economics,government,christian_worldview 9:51 The ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State are asking the IRS to investigate Liberty University for their encouragement of student voting. Gary dismantles the reasoning behind this complaints and talks about the hope for upcoming Christian lawyers to battle organizations like the ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/liberty-university-under-investigation http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100225.mp3 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:54:32 GMT featuring Gary DeMar The ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State are asking the IRS to investigate Liberty University for their encouragement of student voting. Gary dismantles the reasoning behind this complaints and talks about the hope for ... worldview,christian_worldview,liberty_university,separation_of_church_and_state,aclu,irs,christian_lawyers 9:41 Gary DeMar Responds to an email from a lawyer who asks about the Constitution and James Madison's influence. Gary also discusses John Jay and the debate over the Bill of Rights after the ratification of the Constitution. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-bill-of-rights-and-christianity http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20102224.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:58:24 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Gary DeMar Responds to an email from a lawyer who asks about the Constitution and James Madison's influence. Gary also discusses John Jay and the debate over the Bill of Rights after the ratification of the Constitution. bill_of_rights,constitution,james_madison,john_jay,founding_fathers,worldview,christian_worldview 9:51 The Constitution and the Bible, contrary to liberal opinion, do not discourage the relationship of the Church and the state. The Bible and the Constitution encourage proper boundaries and jurisdictions for the Church and the state. Magistrates are God's ministers. Gary DeMar explains the basis for this and more in today's episode. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-relationship-of-church-and-state http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20102223.mp3 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:54:22 GMT featuring Gary DeMar The Constitution and the Bible, contrary to liberal opinion, do not discourage the relationship of the Church and the state. The Bible and the Constitution encourage proper boundaries and jurisdictions for the Church and the state. Magistrates are ... constitution,bible,civil_magistrates,worldview,christian_worldview,church_and_state,governmental_jurisdiction 9:40 Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu recently proclaimed the fulfillment of the prophecy in Ezekiel 37. Dispensationalist Jan Markell is excited that an authoritative Israelite is on the Bible prophecy bandwagon. What dispensationalists are not telling Israelites is that they believe two-thirds of them are potentially about to be wiped out! Gary DeMar reports on this and reflects on the errors of interpretations in Old Testament Scriptures that dispensationalists make. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/dispensationalists-want-lots-of-jews-wiped-out http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100222.mp3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:04:51 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu recently proclaimed the fulfillment of the prophecy in Ezekiel 37. Dispensationalist Jan Markell is excited that an authoritative Israelite is on the Bible prophecy bandwagon. What dispensationalists are not ... israelites,ezekial,bible_prophecy,benjamin_netanyahu,preterism,dispensationalism 9:45 Who is funding America's federal spending? Joel McDurmon reviews a report put together by Eric Sprott where he accounts for the lenders of the current administration's budget. When you look at the accounts in the report, one of the lenders is listed as the "Housing Sector." What is the Housing Sector? You will find out this and more in this episode of The Gary DeMar Show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/what-is-the-housing-sector http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100219.mp3 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:31:28 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Who is funding America's federal spending? Joel McDurmon reviews a report put together by Eric Sprott where he accounts for the lenders of the current administration's budget. When you look at the accounts in the report, one of the lenders is listed ... housing_sector,government_spending,taxpayers,president_obama,barack_obama,worldview,economics,christian_worldview 8:06 Filling in for Gary, Joel McDurmon looks into the federal government spending under the Obama administration, the the so-called "savings" that the president has already found we can take throughout... http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/covet-scheme-steal http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100218.mp3 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:22:12 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Filling in for Gary, Joel McDurmon looks into the federal government spending under the Obama administration, the the so-called "savings" that the president has already found we can take throughout... obama,president_obama,federal_government,economics,bailout,worldview,congress,barack_obama,christian_worldview 6:39 Gary DeMar reads an e-mail from someone asking about how to pray for President Obama and other civil leaders in accordance with 1 Tim. 2. Gary looks at the passage, discusses the context and the consequences of the liberal take on it. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/praying-for-civil-leaders http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-201002017.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:24:43 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Gary DeMar reads an e-mail from someone asking about how to pray for President Obama and other civil leaders in accordance with 1 Tim. 2. Gary looks at the passage, discusses the context and the consequences of the liberal take on it. 1_timothy,bible,praying_for_leaders,prayer,biblical_context,liberal_interpretations,worldview,christian_worldview 9:26 The textbooks for all public schools hinge on the choices of the school board of Texas. Now with seven Christian members, this school board is confronted with liberals that object to the Christian record found in American history. Gary reviews the historical record to show what is the truthful conclusion that should be taken with America's history textbooks. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-battle-for-americas-christian-heritage http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-201002016.mp3 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:26:57 GMT featuring Gary DeMar The textbooks for all public schools hinge on the choices of the school board of Texas. Now with seven Christian members, this school board is confronted with liberals that object to the Christian record found in American history. Gary reviews the ... textbooks,homeschool,public_school,factual_errors,revisionist_history,public_education,science,worldview,christian_worldview,american_history 10:00 Public education has textbooks riddled with factual errors, revisionist history, and biased views of science. Some Christians are challenging the status quo, and the liberals are retaliating. Are conservatives in a position to make right the wrongs in these textbooks, and how will the opposition respond? Gary shares his insights. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/taking-on-the-textbooks-in-error http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100215.mp3 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:18:21 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Public education has textbooks riddled with factual errors, revisionist history, and biased views of science. Some Christians are challenging the status quo, and the liberals are retaliating. Are conservatives in a position to make right the wrongs ... christian_worldview,worldview,science,public_education,revisionist_history,factual_errors,public_school,homeschool,textbooks 9:30 Marvel Comics recently ignited a controversy with some negative connotations toward the Tea Party Protesters in their latest Captain America issue. Gary DeMar sheds light on this and describes the rise of the liberal agenda in comic book publishing, and what our response should be in return. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-liberal-agenda-of-captain-america http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-201002011.mp3 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:04:07 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Marvel Comics recently ignited a controversy with some negative connotations toward the Tea Party Protesters in their latest Captain America issue. Gary DeMar sheds light on this and describes the rise of the liberal agenda in comic book publishing, ... marvel_comics,captain_america,liberal_agenda,tea_party,worldview,comic_books,christian_worldview 8:25 Richard Dawkins labeled Tim Tebow as illogical, blaming his supposed inability to think on his homeschooling. Joel McDurmod responds by showing the illogical fallacy of this statement, and then by listing all the historical greats who were homeschooled, showing how homeschoolers are anything but stupid. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/homeschool-graduate-greats-of-history http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-201002010.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:25:07 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Richard Dawkins labeled Tim Tebow as illogical, blaming his supposed inability to think on his homeschooling. Joel McDurmod responds by showing the illogical fallacy of this statement, and then by listing all the historical greats who were ... super_bowl,abortion,richard_dawkins,home_school,homeschool,christian_worldview,worldview,tim_tebow 9:38 Just one commercial shown during the super bowl was reviewed by Richard Dawkins. This ad told the story of Tim Tebow's mother's choice to spare his life—not going through with her original intent to abort! Hear what Joel McDurmon thinks of Dawkins' evaluation of Christians, pro-life activists, and homeschoolers in this episode of The Gary DeMar Show. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/dawkins-reviews-tim-tebow-on-abortion http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100209.mp3 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:24:03 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Just one commercial shown during the super bowl was reviewed by Richard Dawkins. This ad told the story of Tim Tebow's mother's choice to spare his life—not going through with her original intent to abort! Hear what Joel McDurmon thinks of Dawkins' ... super_bowl,tim_tebow,richard_dawkins,abortion,christians,pro-life,homeschoolers,worldview,christian_worldview 9:05 Scientists say homosexuality is genetic, but God otherwise. Should criminals be exempted from justice because they are genetically geared to commit theft, murder, and the like? Gary sheds light on how God's Word would handle homosexual ethics. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/what-the-bible-says-about-homosexuality http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100208.mp3 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:13:06 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Scientists say homosexuality is genetic, but God otherwise. Should criminals be exempted from justice because they are genetically geared to commit theft, murder, and the like? Gary sheds light on how God's Word would handle homosexual ethics. homosexuality,worldview,christian_worldview,murder,genetics,bible,civil_law,theft,justice 8:49 Politicians and activists argue more public transportation is in order for the city of Atlanta and the surrounding area. The way to pay for it is from the pockets of tax payers that will very unlikely ever use the railways or buses themselves. Gary makes the case those that benefit should pay—not all Americans everywhere for one city's transportation. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/sticking-taxes-on-everyone-for-the-few http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100205.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:59:27 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Politicians and activists argue more public transportation is in order for the city of Atlanta and the surrounding area. The way to pay for it is from the pockets of tax payers that will very unlikely ever use the railways or buses themselves. Gary ... transportation,atlanta,city_transportation,public_transportation,railways,railroads,atlanta_roadways,worldview,taxes,christian_worldview,government 8:30 Prophecy enthusiasts speculate that a man on the rise to 'savior' status in the Middle East will build a new temple in Jerusalem! Of course, this story has come and gone, and the developments are not true. But what are Christians expecting to happen if a new temple is built in Jerusalem, anyway? Gary DeMar explores the Biblical ramifications of Jerusalem and such a temple. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/rockefeller-and-the-new-temple-in-jerusalem http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100204.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:23:31 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Prophecy enthusiasts speculate that a man on the rise to 'savior' status in the Middle East will build a new temple in Jerusalem! Of course, this story has come and gone, and the developments are not true. But what are Christians expecting to happen ... christian_worldview,worldview,eschatology,new_temple,jerusalem,middle_east,bible_prophecy 10:03 President Barack Obama went to Nevada to talk about how people shouldn't gamble. Wait, what? Gary DeMar remarks on this irony and expounds on why the government should not get involved in how its citizens spend their money, due to how it disrupts the natural flow of basic economics. He also touches on the "trickle down" theory and how it actually works. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/obama-economics-and-las-vegas http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100203.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:20:17 GMT featuring Gary DeMar President Barack Obama went to Nevada to talk about how people shouldn't gamble. Wait, what? Gary DeMar remarks on this irony and expounds on why the government should not get involved in how its citizens spend their money, due to how it disrupts the ... las_vegas,nevada,barack_obama,president_obama,trickle_down_effect,economics,gamble,government,worldview,christian_worldview,politics 9:14 Atheists are publicly opposing the oppressive nature of Mother Teresa stamps. Wait, what? The idea is Mother Teresa, a religious figure, as a symbol produced on the U.S. Postal Service materials is infringing on religious laws. What is the world coming to? Gary DeMar exposes the hypocrisy of the atheists as their own religious value system is branded on American stamps. Where's atheists equality? http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/atheists-going-religious-on-mother-teresa http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100202.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:00:48 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Atheists are publicly opposing the oppressive nature of Mother Teresa stamps. Wait, what? The idea is Mother Teresa, a religious figure, as a symbol produced on the U.S. Postal Service materials is infringing on religious laws. What is the world ... worldview,christian_worldview,atheism,postal_service,mother_teresa,postal_stamps,post_office,religious_liberty,christopher_hitchens 9:57 Christian scholars debate the philosophical ramifications of Van Til's apologetics. The issue at hand is Christians must assume the authority of the Bible as the ultimate source of truth, while other schools of thought presume reason is the ultimate source. Professor K. Scott Oliphint and Joel McDurmon finish this three-part discussion in today's episode. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/biblical-apologetics-in-debate http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tdgs-20100201.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:41:05 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Christian scholars debate the philosophical ramifications of Van Til's apologetics. The issue at hand is Christians must assume the authority of the Bible as the ultimate source of truth, while other schools of thought presume reason is the ultimate ... van_til,cornelius_van_til,oliphint,scott_oliphint,apologetics,greg_bahnsen,biblical_apologetics,presuppositions,presuppose,worldview,christian_worldview 10:17 Who was Cornelius Van Til, and why should Christians know about him? Van Til was one of the most remarkable Christian apologists of the last century, and K. Scott Oliphint continues his interview in this episode to share with you some of the significant works Van Til contributed to Christian worldview. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/cornelius-van-til-apologetics http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100129.mp3 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:08:13 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Who was Cornelius Van Til, and why should Christians know about him? Van Til was one of the most remarkable Christian apologists of the last century, and K. Scott Oliphint continues his interview in this episode to share with you some of the ... christian_worldview,worldview,cornelius_van_til,van_til,scott_oliphint,oliphint,mcdurmon,apologetics,presupposition 10:39 Joel McDurmon interviews Dr. K. Scott Oliphint about his work to share the works of Cornelius Van Til with the average theologian. Van Til's written works were so sophisticated, even for their day, that few Christians understood them then — much less now. However, Van Til's contribution to apologetics with a Biblical worldview set the standard for other great apologists like Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen. Learn the interesting story of this unique Christian patriarch. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-life-and-work-of-cornelius-van-til http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100128.mp3 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:32:24 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Joel McDurmon interviews Dr. K. Scott Oliphint about his work to share the works of Cornelius Van Til with the average theologian. Van Til's written works were so sophisticated, even for their day, that few Christians understood them then — much ... van_til,scott_oliphint,cornelius_van_til,apologetics,dr._bahnsen,greg_bahnsen.worldview,christian_worldview 10:49 In response to yesterday's show and an article on the same topic, many of American Vision's followers commented on the matter. These Christian friends wanted to tell Gary why he was wrong in interpreting Matthew 24 as "events that must soon take place." If Christians study the whole of Scripture and take the meaning of the Greek words for what they literally translate to mean, they will come to the same conclusions Gary has arrived at. Gary revisits Matthew 24 and opens discussion to the book of Revelation to follow up with your comments. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/gary-answers-your-bible-prophecy-interpretations http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100127.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:02:39 GMT featuring Gary DeMar In response to yesterday's show and an article on the same topic, many of American Vision's followers commented on the matter. These Christian friends wanted to tell Gary why he was wrong in interpreting Matthew 24 as "events that must soon take ... eschatology,matthew_24,greek,greek_bible,this_generation,end-times,armageddon,rapture,dispenstational,preterist,worldview,christian_worldview 10:02 People often make the mistake of not getting all the facts on the table before they make a case about the facts. Example: Bible prophecy is often misinterpreted when Christians assume Bible passages must fit into their presupposed eschatology. "Pay no mind to what the Bible says—I've already made up my mind what the Bible means...." Gary DeMar urges viewers to take Biblical facts at face value, and not reorder or redefine the facts to fit your presupposed beliefs. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/what-matthew-24-really-means http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100126.mp3 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:47:38 GMT featuring Gary DeMar People often make the mistake of not getting all the facts on the table before they make a case about the facts. Example: Bible prophecy is often misinterpreted when Christians assume Bible passages must fit into their presupposed eschatology. ... bible_prophecy,presuppositions,eschatology,scripture,end-times,matthew_24,last_days_madness 10:02 Interest in Bible prophecy is picking up again among Christian eschatology enthusiasts. The integrity of the Bible is at stake when Christians make assumptions about the end times making the claim the Bible supports them. When students, unbelievers, and the Church at large are watching to see whether Christians will rightly discern the truth, Christians should carefully represent Scripture — accurately relating Bible prophecy to the world at large. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/interpreting-signs-of-the-end-times http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/interpreting-signs-of-the-end-times.mp3 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:18:01 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Interest in Bible prophecy is picking up again among Christian eschatology enthusiasts. The integrity of the Bible is at stake when Christians make assumptions about the end times making the claim the Bible supports them. When students, unbelievers, ... rapture,armageddon,christian_worldview,worldview,eschatology,end-times,bible_prophecy 10:05 Liberals are suggesting that government support in Haiti is the best support to be found. On the contrary, tens of millions of dollars have been raised by private organizations that go far beyond the help the government is able to offer. Along with answering this misconception, Joel sets shallow Christians straight about God's involvement in the events of Haiti. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/haiti-and-the-guise-of-so-called-christians http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100121.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:47:07 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Liberals are suggesting that government support in Haiti is the best support to be found. On the contrary, tens of millions of dollars have been raised by private organizations that go far beyond the help the government is able to offer. Along with ... christian_support,government_aid,private_charity,christian_worldview,scripture,worldview,joel_mcdurmon,earthquake,haiti 10:04 Christian youth are dropping out of church and the Faith. For one reason, they are not engaged by the simplicity of "Veggie Tales" like biblical teaching. It is time for Christian parents and churches to rejuvenate the home and the classroom with meatier lessons in Christian apologetics and worldview. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/cotton-candy-and-biblical-worldview http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100122.mp3 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:42:57 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Christian youth are dropping out of church and the Faith. For one reason, they are not engaged by the simplicity of "Veggie Tales" like biblical teaching. It is time for Christian parents and churches to rejuvenate the home and the ... apologetics,veggie_tales,worldview,christian_worldview,church,education,christian_parents,scripture 10:19 Richard Dawkins says there is no evidence for how life began, yet he is certain that it took place just the way evolution accounts for it. Gary DeMar discerns the error in Dawkins poor reasoning in Dawkins' new book "The Greatest Show On Earth." http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/richard-dawkins-and-the-beginning-of-life http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100120.mp3 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:32:21 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Richard Dawkins says there is no evidence for how life began, yet he is certain that it took place just the way evolution accounts for it. Gary DeMar discerns the error in Dawkins poor reasoning in Dawkins' new book "The Greatest Show On Earth." evolution,creation,richard_dawkins,earth,worldview,christian_worldview,big_bang,charles_darwin 9:54 So called conservative Ted Olson has advocated that the Declaration of Independence supports gay marriage. Gary DeMar shows that Olson is in major error, and further defends a biblical view of what marriage is really based upon. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/marriage-and-the-declaration-of-independence http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100119.mp3 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:21:06 GMT featuring Gary DeMar So called conservative Ted Olson has advocated that the Declaration of Independence supports gay marriage. Gary DeMar shows that Olson is in major error, and further defends a biblical view of what marriage is really based upon. gay_marriage,marriage,worldview,christian_worldview,declaration_of_independence,ted_olson,civil_institution 9:48 If marriage is a civil bond, man can define it any way he wants. Ted Olson has borrowed ideas from the Declarataion of Independence to support gay marriage, but then by his own reasoning discredits the Declaration. When man chooses his own morality over God's anything goes, and nothing is truly based on logic or reason. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/ted-olsons-moral-relativism http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100118.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:17:16 GMT featuring Gary DeMar If marriage is a civil bond, man can define it any way he wants. Ted Olson has borrowed ideas from the Declarataion of Independence to support gay marriage, but then by his own reasoning discredits the Declaration. When man chooses his own morality ... gay_marriage,civil_union,marriage,civil_bond,christian_worldview,worldview,ted_olson,declaration_of_independence 9:53 Joel McDurmon explores more of the worldview John Calvin held of the Mosaic Law and it's application to Christianity in his life time. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/john-calvin-and-the-mosaic-law http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100115.mp3 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:59:36 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Joel McDurmon explores more of the worldview John Calvin held of the Mosaic Law and it's application to Christianity in his life time. john_calvin,mosaic_law,christianity,worldview,christian_worldview 9:47 What did John Calvin believe about the natural and moral law? Michael Horton has claimed that he and Calvin very much agree on the realm of heaven's jurisdiction and man's to bring order to a people, but Joel McDurmon begs to differ with Michael Horton. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/john-calvin-and-moral-law http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100114.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:40:15 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon What did John Calvin believe about the natural and moral law? Michael Horton has claimed that he and Calvin very much agree on the realm of heaven's jurisdiction and man's to bring order to a people, but Joel McDurmon begs to differ with Michael Horton. john_calvin,michael_horton,morality,moral_law,heaven,jurisdiction 9:55 Is there no single best way to run a country? Today's host Joel McDurmon responds to a recent article by Michael Horton (under the pen name Knox Bucer-Beza) in Christianity Today magazine. Horton uses the works of John Calvin in an attempt to make the case that "Christendom is a contrived empire" rather than a historical basis for how America was founded and intended to operate. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-only-christian-nation http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/the-only-christian-nation.mp3 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:38:19 GMT featuring Joel McDurmon Is there no single best way to run a country? Today's host Joel McDurmon responds to a recent article by Michael Horton (under the pen name Knox Bucer-Beza) in Christianity Today magazine. Horton uses the works of John Calvin in an attempt to make ... christian_worldview,worldview,michael_horton,christianity_today,john_calvin,christendom,christian_empire,founding_father,america's_founding 10:23 The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was written and authorized with one intended meaning. Few in our country know what the lawmakers that formed the First Amendment had in mind — they only know what they have been told. Christianity is not opposed to separation, but actually supports it biblically. Gary DeMar shows where the line should be drawn for all jurisdictional powers based on the God's Word. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/christianity-separates-church-and-state http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100112.mp3 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:43:15 GMT featuring Gary DeMar The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was written and authorized with one intended meaning. Few in our country know what the lawmakers that formed the First Amendment had in mind — they only know what they have been told. Christianity is not ... first_amendment,christian_worldview,constitution,jurisdiction,lawmaker,congress,founding_fathers 9:51 Most well-known for his 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster was a devout Christian and this worldview is evident in his intellectual works. Biblical references are found throughout Webster's writings which includes a translation of the King James Bible. In today's show, Gary examines the religious and political views of this man who made a profound impact on American education that is still in use today. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/the-religion-and-politics-of-noah-webster http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100111.mp3 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:25:57 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Most well-known for his 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster was a devout Christian and this worldview is evident in his intellectual works. Biblical references are found throughout Webster's writings which includes a ... american_history,constitution,blue_back_speller,american_dictionary,king_james,noah_webster 9:58 Christians are confronted with liberals saying "separation of church and state," "judge not, that you be not judged," "you can't legislate morality." Gary shows that not only do we legislate morality, but that nearly every bit of legislation is based on some sort of moral code. Every person in office makes moral choices that dictate their platforms. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/we-should-legislate-morality http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100108.mp3 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:06:23 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Christians are confronted with liberals saying "separation of church and state," "judge not, that you be not judged," "you can't legislate morality." Gary shows that not only do we legislate morality, but that nearly ... morality,legislating_morality,christianity,politics,church_and_state,do_not_judge,legislation,government 9:48 Christians are divided between what they understand to be the great commission and Christian influence in culture. One person emailed Gary to ask "Would you not see that the main concern of the church is to preach the gospel, baptize, disciple believers in matters concerning their lives as believers in Christ JESUS?" Gary answers this question. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/christians-taking-on-things-of-this-world http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100107.mp3 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:12:35 GMT featuring Gary DeMar Christians are divided between what they understand to be the great commission and Christian influence in culture. One person emailed Gary to ask "Would you not see that the main concern of the church is to preach the gospel, baptize, disciple ... culture,christian_change,worldview,great_commision,dominion_mandate,jesus,productivity,baptism,salvation 9:55 It is crucial that Christians learn their roles as citizens and what they can do to produce meaningful change. Gary reviews the call Christians have in Scripture to cultivate a biblical culture around them — including in civil government. Politics may be dirty, but politics can be cleaned up and should be cleaned up by heavenly citizens. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/myths-lies-and-half-truths-part-2 http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100106.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:31 GMT featuring Gary DeMar It is crucial that Christians learn their roles as citizens and what they can do to produce meaningful change. Gary reviews the call Christians have in Scripture to cultivate a biblical culture around them — including in civil government. Politics ... heaven,worldview,culture,christians,politics,half-truths,lies,myths 9:53 It is crucial that Christians learn their roles as citizens and what they can do to produce meaningful change. Gary reviews the call Christians have in Scripture to cultivate a biblical culture around them — including in civil government. Politics may be dirty, but politics can be cleaned up and should be cleaned up by heavenly citizens. http://www.americanvision.org/media/download/myths-lies-and-half-truths-part-1 http://www.americanvision.org/mediafiles/tgds-20100105.mp3 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:29:54 GMT featuring Gary DeMar It is crucial that Christians learn their roles as citizens and what they can do to produce meaningful change. Gary reviews the call Christians have in Scripture to cultivate a biblical culture around them — including in civil government. Politics ... myths,lies,half-truths,politics,christians,culture,worldview,heaven 9:54