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Can Jesus Be God If He Doesn’t Know the Day or Hour? Trinity & Chosen People

In this episode of Ask A Christian Podcast, Nate tackles tough questions head-on: Is the Trinity three gods? If Jesus doesn’t know the day or hour, does that mean He’s not God? We break down the two natures of Christ (divine and human), how the Son submits to the Father, and why this doesn’t contradict God’s omniscience. We also dive deep into the “chosen people” — Israelites, northern vs southern kingdoms, wild olive branches, and Romans 11 grafting with a lively (and persistent) caller. Plus: Bible translation debates (KJV vs others, Latin Vulgate, and “corruption”), races from Adam & Eve, forgiveness without liking someone, and a real-talk segment on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Light on fluff, heavy on Scripture and clear answers — with the usual mix of patience, pushback, and occasional hot tub stories. Whether you’re exploring Christianity, wrestling with objections, or just love good-faith dialogue, this one’s for you. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Trinity: Are we worshiping three gods? 02:32 - Did the Father save Jesus from the cross? 03:32 - Jesus not knowing the day or hour — Does this disprove He’s God? 07:54 - Two natures of Christ & roles in the Trinity (St. Augustine insight) 11:01 - Forgiveness: You can forgive and still cut someone off 12:13 - Hot tub atheist objections: Bible editing & Catholic Church 13:11 - How did different races come from Adam & Eve? 19:56 - Bible transmission & reliability 27:59 - Who are God’s chosen people? Israelites & covenants 33:56 - Romans 11 explained: Natural branches, wild branches & grafting 38:41 - Two meanings of “Gentiles” & northern kingdom 47:17 - Official answer on Jews, Gentiles & salvation 58:55 - King James Only debate vs Latin Vulgate & other translations 1:09:54 - Listener question: Christian view on Israel-Palestine conflict 1:26:20 - Closing thoughts & prayer for peace Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #TrinityExplained #JesusIsGod #CanYouLoseSalvation #ChosenPeople #Romans11 #BibleTranslation #KJVDebate #ChristianApologetics #FaithQuestions #BibleStudy #GospelTruth #ChristianPodcast #TwoNaturesOfChrist #GodsPlan

Is Alien Disclosure Real? & How Can I Get Baptized? (Fox News UFOs Explained)

Are extraterrestrials finally making headlines, or is the government just pulling off the ultimate cosmic magic trick? In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate dives headfirst into the recent Fox News broadcast claiming four distinct, verified alien species are hanging around our planet. Is it an actual alien disclosure, or just a massive distraction from reality?  Once we finish scanning the skies, we bring things back down to earth to solve a classic theological puzzle: "I'm not baptized but totally want to be—what do I do?" Nate offers some highly practical, budget-friendly advice involving immediate water sources and localized puddles. We also tackle the modern landscape of vaccines from both a Christian and secular standpoint, before navigating the ultimate test of faith: tax codes, fleeing state tax bases, and why certain major cities are suddenly begging their demonized residents to come back home. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Fox News Alien Disclosure & UFO Species Discussion 12:36 - Flat Earth, Stars, and the Firmament Debate with Gregory 28:15 - Steph's Baptism Conundrum 35:24 - Vaccine Discussion (Christian & Secular Standpoints) 1:00:46 - Tax Bases, Moving LLCs, and Fleeing New York 1:02:22 - Outro / Closing Thoughts HASHTAGS: #AskAChristianPodcast #AlienDisclosure #UFOs #FoxNewsAliens #ChristianBaptism #HowToBeBaptized #ChristianApologetics #FaithQuestions #BibleDiscussion #ChristianPerspective #VaccineDebate #TaxBase #FaithAndPolitics #ChristianPodcast #Truth

Do Apostles Still Exist Today? | The Camp of the Saints Review | Restaurant Chains That Are Cults!

Welcome back to the Ask a Christian Podcast with your host, Nate! In this episode, we dive headfirst into controversial waters, kicking off the Ask a Christian Book Club with a raw, unfiltered review of the highly controversial 1973 French novel, The Camp of the Saints. We examine why the internet wants this text banned, the reality of the "Streisand Effect," and how its predictions compare to the factual geopolitical realities of Europe and America in 2026. Then, the gloves come off in a heated theological debate: Are there still modern-day apostles and prophets active in the church, or did the apostolic office officially close during the foundational era of the New Testament? We pit Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12 against strict foundational cessationism in a lively back-and-forth between Pastor Sean, G, and a fiery biblicist. To wrap things up, things take an unexpected personal turn as past allegations clash on air, followed by two inspiring blind guests who share how they find pure joy in the Lord through their trials. Plus, we look at cult-owned restaurant chains, and break down a truly bizarre viewer comment that claims Seth is the actual father of the Trinity. Don't miss this jam-packed session! Please take a quick second to like, share, and subscribe to support the channel. 🌐 Learn more & connect: http://askachristianpodcast.com ⏱️ Full Episode Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome to the Ask A Christian Podcast & Announcements 0:21 - Chapter 2: Introducing the Ask A Christian Book Club 1:04 - Cult-Owned Restaurants & Canceling Steph 1:15 - Breaking Down a Unhinged User Comment: "Seth" and the Trinity 1:33 - Chapter 3: Banned Books, the Streisand Effect & Camp of the Saints Review 4:14 - Chapter 4: Assessing the 1973 Predictions vs. Global Realities in 2026 7:01 - Chapter 5: Theological Debate: Do Modern Apostles and Prophets Exist? 9:17 - Chapter 6: Church Order: Biblical Offices of Pastors, Elders, and Deacons 10:26 - Chapter 7: Levels of Apostleship, Church Planting, and Missionaries Today 11:36 - Chapter 8: Breaking Down Ephesians 4 & 1 Corinthians 12:53 - Chapter 9: False Prophets, Deuteronomy 13, and Modern Heresies 15:19 - Chapter 10: Foundational vs. Continuing Offices: Are Apostles Temporary? 19:02 - Chapter 11: Cessationism Debate: Scripture Level Truth & Direct Revelation 22:08 - Chapter 12: Confrontation in the Room: Address of Past Comments & Apology 55:00 - The Restaurant Cults Segment: Steph begins reading about the Yellow Deli  1:06:48 - Wrap Up, Logos AI, and Steph Arrives Late Because She is Blind to Her Hallway 4. Relevant Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #Jesus #Apologetics #Gospel #Theology #BibleStudy #ChurchHistory #Ephesians4 #ModernApostles #CampOfTheSaints #Cessationism #ChristianDebate

How Do We Understand the Trinity? (& The $250 Silver Bullet Deliverance Ministry Scam)

How do we understand the Trinity without accidentally committing heresy? On today's episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate breaks down a question from a caller struggling to wrap their mind around the Triune nature of God. We explore the biblical evidence for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and why standard human analogies usually fall short. Then, the gloves come off as we tackle the wild world of modern "deliverance ministries." If a church claims to repeatedly cast demons out of the exact same person Sunday after Sunday, what does that actually say about their authority? Spoiler alert: either the demons are bad roommates who refuse to stay evicted, or someone is running a spiritual racket. It gets even better when we discover this particular church is actively selling a "$250 Silver Bullet" for spiritual warfare. Because nothing says "biblical authority over the powers of darkness" quite like a premium, high-markup tactical novelty item. We dive deep into Scripture to uncover what real spiritual warfare looks like and how to spot a predatory church scam before it empties your wallet. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Video vs. Audio: Help Nate choose the channel's future format 04:17 - Is Christianity monotheistic if Christians believe in the Trinity? 06:10 - Who is the supreme being in the Trinity? 07:50 - Do Christians associate partners with the Creator? 09:21 - Spiritual discernment and understanding the Trinity through the Bible 13:14 - The $250 deliverance ministry scam: Do silver bullets work on demons? 19:02 - The history of religious gimmicks, magic change purses, and red flags 22:48 - The simplest answer is free: Why you don't need charms or special cloths 23:37 - Is the city of Jerusalem a holy physical icon? 25:41 - Living room vs. Holy Land: Where do you experience God? 29:32 - Gym failures and why exercise might be bad for your health 31:52 - Pink covers, thumb tabs, and the "Giant Print" Bible crisis 34:56 - How Christian Book Distributors (CBD) put local stores out of business 37:06 - Why CBD had to change their original website domain name 🏷️ Hashtags #AskAChristianPodcast #Trinity #UnderstandingTheTrinity #SpiritualWarfare #DeliveranceMinistry #ChurchScams #ExposingScams #BibleQuestions #ChristianApologetics #DemonicPossession #BiblicalTruth #TheologyMatters #ChristianPodcast #FaithQuestions #FalseTeachers

Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 2) by John Calvin Review – Combating Heresy!

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, we take a deep dive into Volume 2 of John Calvin’s monumental work, Institutes of the Christian Religion. We weigh directly into some of the most fiercely debated waters of Protestant Reformation theology, unpacking Calvin's intricate and unyielding frameworks as he actively combats heresy and systematically dismantles false traditions. We evaluate Calvin's famous claim that apart from God, human nature possesses "not a single spark of goodness." Is our everyday morality completely worthless when standing before the microscopic perfection of a holy God? We break down the memorable analogies from the episode—including the "sooty kitchen" illustration, the sun radiating both light and heat, and the father accepting a messy, imperfect gift from his toddler—to understand how Calvin balances forensic justification with an ongoing pursuit of sanctification. This biblical analysis confronts how Calvin directly takes on medieval human merit doctrines with scriptural fire, showing why his bold defense of true doctrine remains a powerful blueprint for biblical discernment today. Episode Title: Institutes of the Christian Religion (Volume 2) by John Calvin Review – Combating Heresy! Presented by the Ask A Christian Podcast. For more content, visit: https://www.askachristianpodcast.com C. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to the 16th-Century Theological Revolution 0:35 - Diving into Volume 2 of Calvin's Institutes 1:45 - The Total Impossibility of Human Merit 5:10 - Dissecting the Four Classes of Humanity 11:30 - Civic Virtue vs. True Righteousness: "Brilliant Vices" 18:15 - The Sooty Kitchen Analogy (Why Imperfect Actions Can't Save) 25:40 - Exposing the Papacy, Cooperation, and the Treasury of Merit 31:05 - Justification & Sanctification: The Inseparable Light and Heat of the Sun 37:20 - Laws, Bounties, and Leaping Over the Moon 39:15 - The Three-Fold Acceptance & The Toddler's Gift 40:53 - Final Thoughts: Stripping Away Personal Merit for Ultimate Gratitude #AskAChristianPodcast #InstitutesOfTheChristianReligion #JohnCalvin #BookReview #ChristianBooks #Theology #ReformedTheology #Calvinism #Justification #Sanctification #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #BiblicalAnalysis #ChristianPodcast #Discernment #CombatingHeresy #Reformation