Weighed in the Balance
Weighed in the Balance
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Weighed in the Balance, the show where we weigh claims against scripture and see if they hold up, of if they fall flat.
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The show focuses on various theological topics, with episodes tackling the intricacies of doctrines like Sola Scriptura, the deity of Christ, and contemporary cultural claims against biblical teachings. For example, one episode debates whether early Church Fathers’ interpretations support the Protestant view, while another examines the balance of authority between Scripture and church tradition.
Weighed in the Balance, the show where we weigh claims against scripture and see if they hold up, of if they fall flat.
Do Roman Catholic doctrines like purgatory, indulgences, or papal supremacy reflect the organic development of early Christian teaching—or are they later additions with no real roots in Scripture? In this episode of Wade in the Balance, Jonathan Brooks critically engages Joe Heschmeyer’s ranking of arguments against Catholicism, exploring what counts as legitimate doctrinal growth and what veers into theological invention. From the Chalcedonian box to Ephraim the Syrian, from Nestorianism to the office of the pope, we dig deep into church history, biblical authority, and how we distinguish between faithful continuity and dangerous departure.
If you've ever wondered whether “doctrinal development” is just a nice name for doctrinal drift, this conversation is for you.
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