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By: Dr. Brian Chilton | March 17, 2023 S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode) Due to scheduling conflicts, Brian and Curtis had to postpone their interview with Dr. T. J. Gentry. His interview has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 27th. On this special bonus episode, titled S6B1 What is Creationism? (Bonus Episode), available only on the audi…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 9, 2023 S6E22 The Means and Extent of Salvation. Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo conclude their teachings on Soteriology with an episode devoted to the means and extent of salvation. They discuss questions like: For whom did Christ die, and will everyone eventually be saved? 1. On this episode, what…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2023 S6E21 A Corporate View of Romans 9. As the soteriology series winds down, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo take time to examine one of the more controversial passages of Scripture in the Bible: Romans chapter 9. Brian and Curtis argue that Romans 9 teaches a corporate view of election when pr…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E20 The Grace of God: Irresistible or Resistible is today’s episode. Tonight, Brian and Curtis discuss the theological topic of divine grace. Can a person respond to God’s grace? Or, is the Calvinist right in saying that no one can resist the movement of God? We will dive into some deep w…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 16, 2023 S6E19 Revivalism and Asbury University is today’s episode. Due to the recent revival occurring at Asbury University in Wiltmore, Kentucky and the debate ensuring about what constitutes a revival, Brian and Curtis decided to take a break from the soteriology series to focus some attention on…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2023 S6E18 The Depravity of Man: Total or Radical? One of the major areas of dissension in soteriological studies is based on the nature of human depravity. To what extent are humans depraved by their sin nature? Does it impact them to the point that they can no longer hear from God, even if God …

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 2nd, 2023 S6E17 Adoption and the Family of God On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the spiritual adoption that takes place when a believer enters the family of God. They describe the incredible benefits and blessings of this union. Throughout t…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 24, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the final aspect of salvation which is called “glorification.” They note how glorification comes in the intermediate state after one’s death. They also speak to the resurrected body at the Second Coming of Christ and the final culmination of the glo…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 12, 2023 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the process of sanctification that occurs in the life of the believer and the growth that accompanies it. Brian and Curtis look at several Scriptures that detail the characteristics of sanctification and whether the believer can help or hinder one’s…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 6, 2023 The soteriology series continues with an examination of justification and redemption. What does it mean to be justified? What does it mean to be redeemed? These concepts are critically important to understand as one approaches the concept of salvation. Brian and Curtis look into these issues …

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 22, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the believer’s union with Christ on this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast. How can we best understand the unity that the believer has with Christ? Is it more of a relational union or a metaphysical one? […] The post S6E13 Union with Christ a…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 15, 2022 Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo dig deep into soteriology as they discuss predestination and election from a non-Calvinist perspective. As such, they oppose the notion that God elects some to save and others to condemn without giving them an opportunity to respond to […] The post S6E12 P…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 8, 2022 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin their series on soteriology with a discussion on what it means to be saved. They look at various dimensions of salvation, including the time dimension, the relational dimension, the medium dimension, and the directional dimension of salvation. Before […] …

By: Dr. Brian Chilton | December 2, 2022 On S6E10, Dr. Mark Phillips and Dr. Brian Chilton discuss the inevitability of tribalism. Culture has a way of impacting people far more than anyone realizes. The Christian apologetics community is not immune to the cultural bombardment of negativity and factionalism. Because of different approaches on metho…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 22, 2022 We find ourselves between two theology series. This episode will look into the spiritual life lessons that Dr. Brian Chilton learned through the PhD program. These life lessons are not only true for academic studies, but also for anything that a person does in […] The post S6E9 Reflections …

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 Our series on pneumatology concludes with an examination of the anointing and indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We will look at several issues regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit, when the Holy Spirit is received, and whether the Spirit remains on the believer […] The post (S6E8) The Anoi…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 10, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big that we had to split it up into two. Part Two will look at the symbols of water and oil. How does the symbol of cleansing water describe the Holy […] The post (S6 E7) Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part Two) appeare…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 3, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode was so big that we had to split it up into two. In this first episode, we investigate the symbols of the dove, fire, and wind. Part Two will look at the symbols […] The post (S6E6) The Symbols of the Holy Spirit (Part One) a…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 20, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the gifts of the Holy Spirit. What do we mean when we talk about the gifts of the Spirit? What are these gifts? Does everyone have a spiritual gift? Brian and Curtis […] The post (S6E5) The Gifts of the Holy Spirit…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 13, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the work of the Holy Spirit. What did the Spirit do in the OT? Is the Holy Spirit still active today? Dr. Chilton and Curtis discuss these issues and much more on […] The post (S6 E4) The Work of the Holy Spirit ap…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 6, 2022 The podcast’s series on pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the personality and the personhood of the Holy Spirit. Is the Spirit a personal, sentient Being, or is he an impersonal force? The following questions are asked on the podcast: How does […] The post (S6E3) The Perso…

By: Dr. Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 29, 2022 The series on Pneumatology is in full swing. This episode discusses the divine nature of the Holy Spirit. The following questions are asked on the podcast: Does the Holy Spirit share the same divine attributes as the Father and Son? If so, what divine […] The post (S6 E2) The Deity of the …

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 22, 2022 Who is the Holy Spirit? This is the question that Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo ask as they begin Season 6 of the Bellator Christi Podcast. This marks the first episode in the pneumatology series. What is a spirit? Who is the Holy Spirit and […] The post (S6 E1) Who is the Holy Spirit? appear…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 8, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes of the series, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo interview Bellator Christi contributor Jerry Bogacz. Jerry is PhD Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University, a two-time Bi…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 2, 2022 The second season of the Summer Interview Series examines creationism. For the last two episodes of the series, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo interview Bellator Christi contributor Jerry Bogacz. Jerry is PhD Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University, a two-time Bi…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 25, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among biblically conservative Evangelicals. Many have chosen to adopt a form of theistic evolution as part of their theology, even if it means tossing aside important doctrines and beliefs. For those […] The post (S…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 19, 2022 In recent times, the issue of creation studies has become a hot-button topic even among biblically conservative Evangelicals. Many have chosen to adopt a form of theistic evolution as part of their theology, even if it means tossing aside important doctrines and beliefs. For those […] The post (S…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 25, 2022 Believe it or not, Season 5 of the Bellator Christi Podcast has come to a close. Even though this is the 5th season of the Bellator Christi Podcast, it is the first since adopting the seasonal and episodic form. On this final episode of Season […] The post (S5 E32) Recap of Season 5 and a Preview of…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 18, 2022 On this next to last episode of Season 5, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the sects of early Christianity. They show that the early Christian movement did not begin to see major divisions until the 5 major sees were established after the church found […] The post (S5 E31) Sects of Early Chris…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 11, 2022 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis investigate the different sects of first-century Judaism. What did each sect believe? And, whatever happened to the different sects? Listen to the podcast to learn this and a lot more. 1. What is […] The post (S5 E30) Jewish Sects …

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo As we wind down Season 5 with the last few episodes, Brian and Curtis take a look at the most read article of all-time at Bellator Christi, an article entitled “Family is Your First Ministry” written by Brian Chilton. Brian and Curtis talk about the family and why it […] The post (S5 E29) Family is Your First Mini…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will […] The p…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 20, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode […] The pos…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode […] The post…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Even though […] The post …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ. Due to modern debates concerning the historicity of Jesus and materialism, our study in Christology needs to address two additional topics before concluding the series. This second of two special […] The …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ. Due to modern debates concerning the historicity of Jesus and materialism, our study in Christology needs to address two additional topics before concluding the series. This first of two special […] The p…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 16, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the Second Coming of Christ. What is the […] The post (S5 E22) Chr…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 11, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the ascension of Jesus. What are we talking […] The post (S5 E21) …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the resurrection of Jesus. What is the difference […] The post (S5 …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 23, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis examine the the extent of Christ’s work; for whom did […] The post (S5 E1…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis examine the work and functions of Christ. They look into […] The post (S5 …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. Last week, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo mentioned the various Christological titles and how they [……

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. Last week, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo mentioned the various Christological titles and how they impacted the early ch…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is the study of Christ. On this episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo look into the early Christological titles used by Jesus for himself and by those referencing Jesus. What do […] The post (S5 E…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is the study of Christ. This episode examines details concerning the Virgin Birth and the incarnation of Christ. Please note that due to the nature of some of our discussions describing […] The post…

Last season, we started a series discussing the theological attributes of God. This season, we continue the trend in a new series entitled the Winter Theology Series. In this set of episodes, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss Christology, which is the study of Christ. In this first episode of series, Brian and Curtis work […] The post (S5 E13)…

As we start 2022, we begin with the 300th episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast! In addition to this milestone, Bellator Christi Ministries also enters its 10th year in operation. On this special episode, Brian Chilton reflects on the 10 years of online ministry and how the ministry began. Additionally, Curtis Evelo reflects on his […] The post (…

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. The last episode of this series delves into the prophecies found in the Major Prophets. Who were the major […] …

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. The third episode examines the messianic prophecies found in the Minor Prophets. Who are the minor prophets? Wh…