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The Heart of Christianity

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, June 28, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts interact once again with polls taken at a Christian convention, this time relating to the doctrine of justification. Why is this doctrine so central, and how is it related to the gospel of Christ? That's what's on tap this week, at the White Horse Inn!

Is Christianity The One True Religion?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, June 21, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Is it true that there are many paths to God or is Christianity the one true religion? If Christianity is exclusively true, does this mean that other religions are 100% false? Also, what about those who have never heard the Christian gospel? Joining the panel to discuss some of these questions is Dr. John Stackhouse, professor of Theology and Culture at Regent College in Vancouver, BC.

God's Story vs. Our Stories

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, June 14, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton When sharing the faith with others, do you prefer to discuss the gospel of Christ and related doctrines, or your own personal testimony? That's the question we recently asked at a convention for religious broadcasters, and you might be surprised by the answers we received.

Why is Christianity True?

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, June 7, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts listen and react to some recent polls taken at a Christian convention dealing with the question, "Why do you believe that Christianity is true?" Also joining the discussion is Doug Powell, author of the Holman QuickSource Guide to Christian Apologetics. The White Horse Inn: know what you believe and why you believe it!

Smooth Talk and Flattery

Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, May 31, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton The Apostle Paul warns us in Romans 16:18 that by the use of "smooth talk and flattery" false teachers will "deceive the minds of naive people." But has the contemporary church heeded Paul's warning in this regard? That's what's on tap this week on the White Horse Inn. Romans 16:18

Rightly Dividing the Word: Law and Gospel

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, May 24, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton What does it mean to "rightly divide the word of truth"? (2 Timothy 2:15) On this program, the White Horse Inn hosts will be taking a look a one of the most crucial and fundamental distinctions in all of Scripture, namely the contrast between justice and mercy, precept and promise; law and gospel. (Originally broadcast on May 22nd, 2005) 2 Timothy 2:15

Christ - The Center of Scripture

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, May 17, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Is the Bible primarily a handbook for living a happy, moral lifestyle? Or perhaps its best understood as a how-to manual showing us how to fix various problems in life? On this program the White Horse Inn hosts offer their critiques of these and other related views as they make the case that the Bible is primarily about the story of redemption through Christ. (Originally broadcast on May 8th, 2005)

Culturally Relevant Preaching

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, May 10, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Should Christian ministers work hard at being culturally relevant, or does the gospel of Jesus Christ create its own relevance? This edition of the White Horse Inn was recorded before a live audience near Washington DC, and features Michael Horton, Ken Jones, and special guest Rob Norris, pastor of Forth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda Maryland.

Broadcast for Monday, May 4, 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Monday, May 4, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton

Why Johnny Can't Preach

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, May 3, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Something is wrong with today's preaching. What is the problem, and how can one begin to identify the essential elements of a good sermon? On this edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton talks with T. David Gordon, professor of Religion and Greek at Grove City College, and author of Why Johnny Can't Preach: The Media Have Shaped The Messengers.

Biblical Ignorance

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, April 26, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton In our own informal surveys conducted over the years, the majority Christians we've interviewed cannot name the Ten Commandments or define crucial biblical doctrines such as justification or imputation. So why is biblical ignorance so common among Christians today? That's our discussion on this edition of The White Horse Inn (Originally Broadcast April 1, 2007).

Gospel Driven

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, April 19, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts offer some concluding observations to their study of 1st Corinthians, and briefly discuss some of the issues raised by Paul in his 2nd epistle to the Corinthian church, focusing in particular on the importance of being gospel-centered in all of life, in all our preaching, and in how we approach Christian ministry.

If Christ is Not Risen

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, April 12, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton In the middle of the first century the Apostle Paul boldly asserted that "If Christ is not risen...your faith is in vain." But many Christians today have turned from this objective and historical approach to a more personal and subjective experience of Christ, as expressed in the lyrics of the popular hymn, "You ask me how I know He lives, He lives within my heart." On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts arrive at 1 Corinthians 15 and discuss the importance and historical reliability of Christ's bodily resurrection. 1 Corinthians 15

Spiritual Gifts

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, April 5, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Continuing their brief series through 1 Corinthians, the hosts discuss the subject of spiritual gifts as found in chapters 12-13. Are the gifts for today, and if so how are we to understand them? What about prophecy, words of knowledge, and the gift of tongues? These and many other issues will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn. 1 Corinthians 12

Word and Sacrament Ministry

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, March 29, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton For the past few weeks the hosts have been discussing some of the highlights of First Corinthians in order to see how Paul preached the gospel of Christ in a Pre-Christian culture. But in this program the focus centers not on preaching, but rather on receiving Christ in the Lord's Supper. How are we to understand what is happening in this meal, and why is it such an important issue for Paul? That's what's on tap this week on the White Horse Inn.

Idolatry and Other Bad Habits

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, March 22, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Continuing their brief series through First Corinthians, the hosts this week take a look at the issue of meat sacrificed to idols. Though this might not be a hot issue on the front burner of today's church, this text helps us to see that believers sometimes bring their Pagan practices and habits into the church. Yet as the Apostle Paul instructs in his letter, everything we do must be examined in light of the gospel of Christ.

Immorality in the Church

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, March 15, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Though Christians are being sanctified they have not yet become perfect, and thus continue to sin in various ways. But what should a church do when the sin is scandalous? How are we to relate to such people? Also, how should we relate to those outside the church? These and other issues from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn.

We Preach Christ Crucified

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, March 8, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Countless churches across the country offer relevant messages week after week that focus on wisdom for life, tips for marriage and family, money management, etc. But the Apostle Paul preferred a message of foolishness. Though "Greeks search for wisdom," he wrote, "we preach Christ crucified." What are the implications of this approach in our own day, and how might it transform our churches? Tune in to find out, as the hosts continue their discussion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians.

Christ in a Pre-Christian Culture

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, March 1, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton How should we preach Christ in a Post-Christian culture? Surprisingly, the answer to that question is best discovered by examining the way the Apostle Paul preached Christ in the context of his Pre-Christian culture. So on this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts are beginning a brief series walking through some of the highlights of Paul's first letter to the Corinthian church.

The Case for Civility 2

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, February 22, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton continues his conversation with special guest Os Guinness, author of The Case for Civility, And Why Our Future Depends on It, published by HarperOne.

The Case for Civility 1

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, February 15, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this special edition of the White Horse Inn Michael Horton talks with Os Guinness about pursuing civility in a Post-Christian culture. How are we best to make our case in the public square? In what ways have Christians failed as they have attempted to do this in recent years? Os is the author of numerous books on faith and culture, such as Dining With the Devil, Time for Truth, and most recently, The Case for Civility, And Why Our Future Depends on It.

Losing Our Religion

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, February 8, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Our year-long theme this year is Christ in a Post-Christian Culture. But that implies that we once had a "Christian Culture." So what were the origins of Christendom, and why did the Christian West eventually abandon its faith? These questions and more will be addressed on this edition of the White Horse Inn.

The Foolishness of God

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, February 1, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton What is the most important task of the Christian Church in our time? Many Christians think the answer to that question has to do with some form of cultural transformation. But as the hosts discuss on this program, the Church's primary task has nothing to do with our own activity. Proclaiming the gospel of Christ crucified for sinners is foolishness in the eyes of the world, and sometimes also in the eyes of the Church.

Creation, Fall and Redemption

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, January 25, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton What was God's original purpose for mankind, and how did that purpose change after the Fall? What are we to do now that we have been expelled from Eden? And is this banishment eternal, or is there another way back to God's presence? These questions and more will be discussed on this edition of the White Horse Inn.

The City of God

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, January 18, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts continue their discussion of the relationship between Christianity and culture, focusing in particular on Augustine's important contribution to this conversation as found in his classic work, The City of God.

Re-Thinking Christ and Culture

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, January 11, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Some Christians retreat from secular culture while others attempt to influence or govern it. Which approach is more Biblical, the Amish approach or that of Constantine? That's the topic for this edition of the White Horse Inn, and joining the program for this discussion is Dr. Craig Carter, author of Re-thinking Christ & Culture: A Post-Christendom Perspective.

Christ in a Post-Christian Culture

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, January 4, 2009 Host: Dr. Michael Horton What is the proper relationship between Christianity and culture? How does one faithfully witness to Christ in our increasingly secularized society? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts attempt to answer these questions as they introduce the new theme for 2009: "Christ in a Post-Christian Culture."

Year-End Wrap-Up

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, December 28, 2008 Host: Dr. Michael Horton On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts offer some concluding thoughts about the year-long theme of "Christless Christianity." They also read some fan mail and listen to some of their own bloopers made over the past year and beyond. You don't want to miss this program!

Christ Our Prophet, Priest and King

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, December 21, 2008 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Some 2,000 years ago, Jesus was born in Bethlehem. But why did God become man? What was his mission, and why did he have to eventually suffer and die? On this special Christmas edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will discuss the work of Christ, our Prophet, Priest, and King. Joining the hosts on this program is Dr. W. Robert Godfrey, President of Westminster Seminary California, and author of An Unexpected Journey, Discovering Reformed Christianity. (Originally broadcast December 25th, 2005).

Dawn of Redeeming Grace

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Sunday, December 14, 2008 Host: Dr. Michael Horton Jesus told the religious people of His day that the Old Testament was chiefly about Him. But where do we find Christ in the Old Testament? On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts trace the thread of redemption throughout all of Scripture as we make our way toward Christmas.

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