Best Stephen Boyce And Tyler West Podcasts (2024)

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Does God Ever Permit Divorce and Remarriage? 1:00:10

1h ago1:00:10

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by special guest, Fr. Alexander Wilgus, Lead Rector at Redemption Anglican Church. They will discuss a recent article written by Fr. Wilgus in response to those who suggest all remarriages are adulterous marriages. This episode will cover the biblical and historical fallacies that are being made by cler…

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Do Early Writings Help Us Know What Jesus Looked Like? 34:50

33m ago34:50

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will investigate statements made by Justin Martyr, Tertullian, Cyril of Jerusalem, Augustine, and others as it relates to the appearance of Jesus of Nazareth. He will also investigate a letter that was possibly written by Roman consul, Lentulus. There will be a brief discussion at the end as to whether or not the S…

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The Church in England Before Augustine of Canterbury 1:20:21

23m ago1:20:21

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On this special episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Fr. Brett Murphy from Morecambe, UK, to discuss the Apostolic Churches that were in England before the arrival of Augustine of Canterbury. They will discuss the Johannine traditions, Pauline traditions, and other Celtic traditions that were in the area. They will delve into Bede's Ecclesiasti…

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In the House of Tom Bombadil 1:09:12

5d ago1:09:12

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One of the most debated characters in the J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" series is Tom Bombadil. There are numerous theories as to what his character represents in the books. On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined by Pastor C.R. Wiley who wrote a book entitled, "In The House of Tom Bombadil", giving his personal thoughts behind the myste…

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How Do We Know What Jesus Actually Said? 39:56

15d ago39:56

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If Jesus did not write down his teachings and sermons, how do we know that what we have in the Gospel accounts are actually the words of Jesus? On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will unpack John 14 and 17 and discuss the method in which Christ instituted to distribute his teachings. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner th…

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The ACNA Has Its New Archbishop! 1:10:28

19d ago1:10:28

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The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America has elected its next Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Steve Wood, Bishop of the Diocese of the Carolinas. The College met in conclave in the crypt of St. Vincent’s Basilica at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, 2024. Anglicans from a…

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The First Council of Constantinople: The Beginnings of Schism 58:38

25d ago58:38

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen is joined with Jonah Saller to discuss the importance of the ecumenical council of Constantinople. There were discussions of Arianism and the Holy Spirit at this council that Stephen and Jonah will unpack. Here is link to Jonah's channel on Youtube https://youtube.com/@merecatholicity?si=2wSt38eMg3rv7_M2 Here is th…

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Does the Doxology of the Lord's Prayer Belong in Matthew? 37:29

1M ago37:29

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will walk through the textual variant that relates to Matthew 6:13. Does the Doxology belong in Matthew's Gospel? Tune-in and listen to Stephen's perspective on the matter.Here's the articles by James Snapp Jr https://www.thetextofthegospels.com/2018/11/matthew-613-how-does-lords-prayer-end.htmlhttps://www.thetexto…

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Did the Catholic Church Create the Bible? 59:35

1M ago59:35

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will explore a short clip made by a Catholic Priest asserting that the Catholic Church created the Bible for the Mass. The Priest uses the Council of Carthage and Hippo to defend his claim.

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The Missionary Journeys of Paul: Part 1 58:34

1M ago58:34

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will walk through the first two missionary journeys of Paul. They will discuss the different people Paul met on the way, the cities they started churches in, and the persecution they faced in sharing the gospel.

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Augustine of Canterbury: The Beginnings of the Church of England? 1:37:14

2M ago1:37:14

1:37:14

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will be joined by guest, Fr. Steve Macias, to discuss the origins of the Church of England, and the importance of Augustine of Canterbury and his time as its first Archbishop. They will also discuss the fallacy of believing that the Anglican tradition began during the reign of King Henry VIII or during the late 6th…

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The Sacraments: The Anointing of the Sick and Confession 49:59

2M ago49:59

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This is the final episode on the short series covering the Sacraments. These last two will involve the anointing of the sick and confession. Stephen and Tyler will begin by looking at James 5 for both, but will also go into some of the early writings of the church to demonstrate how they view these two as well.…

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There Are No More Apostles: A Response to Greg Locke's New "Apostleship" 42:47

2M ago42:47

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On this special episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will be responding to recent news of Pastor Greg Locke being ordained as an Apostle. They will discuss why the office of the Apostle died with John and how the early church viewed Apostles in their day. The article and video can be found within this link https://protestia.com/2024/05/19/breaking-g…

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Reviewing Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker's Controversial Graduation Speech 1:21:20

2M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and guest, Pastor Joshua Rodriguez, will review the controversial graduation speech that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made about the status of the Church and the family in the United States. This commencement speech at Benedictine College has made national media and has created petitions by liberal gro…

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The Sacraments: Ordination and Marriage 1:05:05

2M ago1:05:05

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will discuss the sacraments of ordination and marriage. This is part 3 of their short series covering the 7 sacraments.

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Does the Gospel of Thomas Now Have Validity? 1:24:38

2M ago1:24:38

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This is a special episode of FACTS, where Stephen is joined by special guest, Wesley Huff, to discuss a newly discovered manuscript that contains a saying from the Gospel of Thomas, blended with words from the synoptic accounts.Here are links to connect with Wes https://www.wesleyhuff.com/https://www.wesleyhuff.com/can-i-trust-the-biblehttps://www.…

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The Disastrous Ending to the United Methodist Church 43:48

2M ago43:48

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On this special episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler discuss the recent vote to remove all bans of same-sex clergy, marriages, and blessings in the United Methodist Church. They will discuss the slippery-slope in how they believe it got to this point.

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The Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist 48:38

2M ago48:38

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler discuss the Gospel sacraments, along with confirmation. They will discuss why these are sacraments and what they effectively do for the church.

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The Sacraments: What Are They and Why Do We Need Them? 59:56

3M ago59:56

59:56

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler define and describe the sacraments. There are various debates within Christianity about the number, function, and purpose of the sacraments, and this episode is meant to give an overview of these things in preparation for the new series.

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Melchizedek and the Last Supper 1:25:04

3M ago1:25:04

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce is joined by Roman Catholic, Erick Ybarra, and Anglican Priest, Pay May, to discuss the connection between the Lord's Supper and the mysterious character, Melchizedek. Here's a link to Erick's Book https://www.amazon.com/Melchizedek-Last-Supper-Patristic-Sacrifice/dp/B09QF9K6PS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OUPZQRBWAWDO&dib=e…

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How Did the Early Church View Abortion? 58:52

3M ago58:52

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler discuss the controversial subject of abortion. How did the ancient civilizations view life in the womb? And how did the Early Church Fathers and Councils perceive the taking of a life in the womb?

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Is Local Church Autonomy Biblical and Historical? 1:27:03

4M ago1:27:03

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will discuss the controversial subject of local autonomy within a church. Is this how the Apostles established churches to operate? Do we see this in the New Testament or in the early writings of the church? Follow along as Stephen and Tyler seek to answer these questions.…

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How Could Peter Report the Crucifixion If He Was Not There? 54:32

4M ago54:32

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss the dilemma of how Peter was able to report the events of Mark 14-16 when he was not there. Tune-in to hear the explanation of how it is possible for Mark to be accurate apart from Peter's own eyewitness testimony.

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The Athanasian Creed 58:51

4M ago58:51

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will dive into the lengthy text of the creed attributed to Saint Athanasius. This text is extremely trinitarian but also disputed for its authorship. Tune-in as Stephen and Tyler journey through the history and content of this beautiful creed. This is part 3 of the short series on the Creeds.…

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Jesus is the Donkey King: Did Matthew Get it Right? 59:56

4M ago59:56

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss the controversy of how many donkeys were at the triumphal entry of Jesus. He will discuss the accumulative prophecy regarding the connection between Judah, Donkey, King, and Messiah throughout the Old Testament. There will also be a discussion as to whether or not Matthew was wrong in saying there were…

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The Nicene Creed 48:55

4M ago48:55

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler cover this history behind the Nicene Creed and the formation of its wording. This is part 2 of a short series on the Creeds.

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The Apostles' Creed 48:09

4M ago48:09

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will discuss the origins and practice of the Apostles' Creed. There will be a discussion as to how it is often practiced today and why it is a good Creed for all believers to memorize.

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Is Mary the Mother of God? An Examination of the Council of Ephesus 59:30

5M ago59:30

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Stephen and Tyler will be discussing the Council of Ephesus and its debate over the terms: Theotokos and Christokos. Is it proper to refer to Mary as the Mother of God? Was Cyril of Alexandria right for saying Theotokos is the proper belief system? And was Nestorius wrong for rejecting the term? Find out by listening in on this episode of FACTS.…

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What Makes a Person a Heretic? 51:13

5M ago51:13

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On this episode, Dr. Boyce will define the terms heresy and heretic. He will demonstrate that the term is used incorrectly at times and that there is a deeper meaning the Greek term altogether.

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Creeds and Contending for the Faith 34:37

5M ago34:37

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How did the early church contend for their faith? In what ways did the early church defend the Christian faith? On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce will examine the opening in Jude and instrumental it is for us to hold to Creeds. https://www.anglicancommunion.org/media/109023/Apostles-Creed.pdf https://www.anglicancommunion.org/media/109020/Nicene-…

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The Rise and Fall of the Church of England 1:46:12

6M ago1:46:12

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce welcomes three Anglican guests from the US, England, and New Zealand to discuss the status of the Church of England. There will be a discussion on all the good that has come from the Church, but also the downfall in recent years. The panel will also discuss the importance of GAFCON and its direction.…

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A Call for Clergy to Bless Christian Marriages 53:04

6M ago53:04

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce and his wife, Claire, will be discussing the importance of marital blessings within the Church. In a world that has produced chaos and confusion on the subject, the Churches have fallen victim to cultural pressure. The Churches across the world have engaged in major debates regarding the subject of same-s…

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An Unexpected Journey: Our Story to Anglicanism 1:41:54

6M ago1:41:54

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On this Episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will share their long journey that put them on the path to join the Anglican Communion. This was the most requested episode in the last survey, and we hope you enjoy both Stephen and Tyler sharing their perspective of the Christian faith and how God shaped it over the years. For more in-depth discussions …

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New Developments from the Vatican: Hell, Same-Sex Blessings, and a Sexually Explicit Book 1:39:48

6M ago1:39:48

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Roman Catholic, Erick Ybarra, is returning for his second episode to discuss the newest developments from the Vatican. Pope Francis has made some interesting statements about Hell and Cardinal Fernandez has been under fire with a book he wrote very early on which had sexually explicit content in it. Tune-in as Stephen and Erik discuss the current i…

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Priestesses and Deaconesses 47:50

6M ago47:50

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen will discuss the historical approach to the offices of Priest (or Presbyter) and Deacon. Can women be qualified for these offices? What did the early church and their councils teach on this matter? Listen-in and learn more about the subject.

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The Letters of Ignatius: To the Church at Smyrna and to Bishop Polycarp 1:10:02

7M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will finish their mini-series on the Letters of Ignatius of Antioch. The final two letters are both written to the Smyrna region. One is written to the congregation and the other to its leader, Polycarp.

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The Evolution of the Gospel of Matthew 50:11

7M ago50:11

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce will discuss the development of the Gospel of Matthew from the Hebrew Dialect to Greek. He will spend time dealing with the potential eyewitnesses who were involved and why there's so much confusion when putting the Gospels in order.

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A Homily for the New Year 30:39

7M ago30:39

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Happy New Year to all our listeners! This episode of FACTS will be a challenge to our audience to think deeply about 2024. Dr. Boyce will walk the audience through John Chrystostom's "A Homily for the New Year" to give us ideas to think through.

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Pope Francis and the Blessing of Same-Sex Couples 1:21:32

7M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

The Roman Catholic Church is battling great schism over the most recent document released by Pope Francis and the blessing of same-sex couples. Cardinal Fernandez released a full explanation of the statements and clarified Rome's position on the subject of marriage. Even with explanation, many Catholics are still disgruntled with the direction. The…

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A Church Father Christmas Medley 30:16

7M ago30:16

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On this special episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce will explore the incarnation and the celebration of God becoming a man by multiple Church Fathers such as: Ignatius of Antioch, Irenaeus of Lyon, Justin Martyr, Cyril of Jerusalem, Gregory Nazianzen, John Chrysostom, John of Damascus, Mathetes to Diognetus, Athanasius of Alexandria, Augustine of Hippo, an…

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Recovering the Ancient Office of Deacon 45:31

7M ago45:31

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What did the Office of Deacon look like in the early church? On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce will explore the writings of Ignatius, Justin Martyr, and Pliny the Younger to investigate the true practice of a Deacon.

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The Letters of Ignatius: To the Romans and the Philadelphians 59:31

7M ago59:31

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On this episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler discuss the importance of church unity and dedication. This is part 2 of the short series on Ignatius' letter and will be covering his letters to the Philadelphians and Romans.

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The Letters of Ignatius: To the Ephesians, Magnesians, and Trallians 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

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This is part one of three in a short series on the seven letters of Ignatius. Each episode will give an overview of each letter, along with an application of how the modern church can learn from the ancient one.

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The Apostle Judas Thaddeus 40:39

8M ago40:39

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce continues the series on the Twelve Apostles. This episode will cover the life, death, and ministry of Judas not Iscariot. This episode will also cover the discrepancies about his name.

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The Baptist Trail of Blood Myth: The Rise of the Baptist Church 1:34:25

8M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

This is part 3 of the mini-series covering the Trail of Blood Myth. On this episode, Dr. Stephen Boyce and co-host Tyler West will be discussing the first ever Baptist congregation and why the movement began. They will also discuss the great schisms between the early Baptists and why it is difficult to trace origins.…

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The Life, Ministry, and Death of the Apostle John 33:13

8M ago33:13

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce continues the series on the life of the Apostles. This episode will cover the life, ministry, writings, and potential martyrdom of John.

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The Baptist Trail of Blood Myth: Paulicians, Albigensians, and Waldensians 59:15

9M ago59:15

59:15

On this Episode of FACTS, Stephen and Tyler will covering part 2 of the mini-series on the Baptist Trail of Blood. This episode will cover three groups that J.M. Carroll alleges to be the earliest Baptists: Paulicians, Albigensians, and Waldensians

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The Baptist Trail of Blood Myth: Montanism, Novatianism, and Donatism 59:14

9M ago59:14

59:14

This episode with be part 1 of 3 discussion between Dr. Stephen Boyce and guest Contributor, Tyler West. They will respond to J.M. Carroll's book from the 1930's and discuss why the history is extremely unreliable. They will also discuss why there are Baptist sects that still use Carroll's chart to trace their belief system back to the Apostles. Th…

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Sabbath or Sunday: What Day Did the Early Church Gather? 41:28

10M ago41:28

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce will walk through Seventh-day Sabbatarianism. Did Constantine change the day of the week that Christians worshipped on in 321 AD? This episode will cover the biblical, historical, and spiritual concepts surrounding "The Lord's Day" and when the Christian Churches gathered for worship each week.…

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Judas Iscariot the Traitor 45:35

10M ago45:35

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On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Boyce examines the life of Judas Iscariot. Did he find true repentance after betraying Jesus? What was the motivation for his betrayal? Do the Gospel accounts contradict each other about who purchased the Field of Blood? Also, do they contradict each other with narrative about Judas' death? All of these questions will …

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