White Horse Inn
415 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2K ratingsDo all paths lead to God? Is the Bible history or mythology? Are we saved by grace or good works? Featuring conversations with Christians from a variety traditions, this program is designed to give you a better understanding of what you believe and why you believe it.
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Saved by Works?
February 26, 2020 08:00In Romans 2, Paul writes that there will be "glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good..." Does this mean that it's possible to live a life that pleases God? Can we really be saved by our good works? Tune in to this edition of The White Horse Inn to find out (originally aired 03-19-06).
What Do Hindus Really Believe?
February 23, 2020 08:00In the secular West, there seems to be an increasing interest in a variety of Hindu concepts such as karma or reincarnation. But what are the consequences of these doctrines for those who live in a predominantly Hindu culture? On this program, Shane Rosenthal talks with a Christian thinker who wishes to remain anonymous due to the threat of what he refers to as the rise of “militant Hinduism” in his home country.
Can Judeo-Christian Values Save Us?
February 19, 2020 08:00Is it enough to believe in "Judeo-Christian values," or does God also require us to perform the moral law? On this edition of The White Horse Inn, the hosts discuss the second chapter of Romans in our year-long series on the Romans Revolution (originally aired 03-12-06).
What Does Your Neighbor Believe?
February 16, 2020 08:00We frequently talk on this program about the importance of “knowing what you believe and why you believe it.” But it’s also really important to understand what your neighbors believe, particularly in our increasingly pluralistic culture. On this program, Shane Rosenthal talks with Adam Duker about his interest in comparative religion, and his experience teaching this subject among a predominantly Muslim student body at the American University of Cairo. How did his students react when they le...
Does God Believe in Atheists?
February 12, 2020 08:00Paul argues in Romans 1 that in creation, God and his attributes are "clearly perceived" by all men. How, then, do we explain atheism? How should Christians respond to those who claim that God does not exist? Find out this week on The White Horse Inn (originally aired 03-05-06).
Virtue Signaling & The Culture of Busyness
February 09, 2020 08:00According to David Zahl, “Our religious crisis today is not that religion is on the wane, but that we are more religious than ever, and about too many things. We may be sleeping in on Sunday mornings in greater numbers, but we’ve never been more pious.” On this edition of the program, the hosts continue their conversation with David as they focus on the contemporary quest for self-justification in work, technology, politics and the overall spirit of “performance-ism.”
The Wrath of God
February 05, 2020 08:00When was the last time you heard a message about the wrath of God? Is this biblical concept being downplayed by contemporary Christians? What effect might this have on how Christians view the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on our behalf? Tune in to this edition of the White Horse Inn to tackle these questions with us as we continue the Romans Revolution (originally aired 2-26-06).
The Secularization of Virtue, Shame & Identity
February 02, 2020 08:00As they attempt to fill the void left by religion, many people in today’s culture are increasingly finding their identity and purpose in things such as dating, parenting, eating or voting. Is it possible that these things have now become vehicles of our own self-justification? On this program, Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez discuss this issue with David Zahl, author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do About It.
The Gospel of God's Son
January 29, 2020 08:00In Romans 1:16, Paul declares that he is "not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation." The gospel is undeniably central to the Book of Romans. But what is the gospel, and why is it so powerful (originally aired 02-19-06)?
The Abrahamic Promise
January 26, 2020 08:00In his fourth and final conference address on the doctrine of justification, Michael Horton discusses the important contrast that we find throughout Paul’s writings between law and promise. In the Abrahamic covenant, God made unconditional promises while the patriarch slept, whereas in the Mosaic covenant the people promised, “all this we will do.” Keeping these two covenants distinct is crucial for a clear understanding of justification by grace alone through faith alone.
An Overview of the Book of Romans
January 22, 2020 08:00What is so unique about the Book of Romans that it has had such a great impact on the church throughout history? Tune in this week as the hosts outline the "big picture" of Paul's letter to the Romans and discuss its incredible historical influence. Joining the hosts again on this program is World Magazine columnist, Gene Edward Veith (originally aired 02-12-06).
Why is Justification So Controversial?
January 19, 2020 08:00If justification by grace alone through faith alone is such an important doctrine of Scripture, then why do so many Christians end up denying it? According to Michael Horton, much of this has to do with the mistaken assumption that at its root, Christianity is a kind of therapy. If all we need is renewal or transformation, then justification essentially becomes irrelevant. On this program, we’re airing part three of a four-part series of conference addresses by Michael Horton on the doctrine...
Witness to a Post-Christian Culture
January 15, 2020 08:00Are we living in a predominately secular culture? If so, what impact does this have on what Christians believe? Have secular values infiltrated the church? Special guest, Gene Edward Veith, Cultural Editor for World Magazine, joins the hosts to reflect on these questions as we continue "The Romans Revolution" (originally aired 02-05-06).
Why Does Justification Matter?
January 12, 2020 08:00Martin Luther once said that justification by faith alone was “the doctrine by which the church stands or falls.” So what’s so special about this doctrine, and why is it so crucial for our understanding of salvation? On this program, we’re presenting part two of a four-part series of conference addresses that Dr. Horton recently gave on the topic of his two-volume book project Justification. In this talk, Mike walks through Paul’s arguments in Galatians chapter 4.
Self-Help Salvation
January 08, 2020 08:00In what ways do many of today's best-selling Christian books and sermons resemble the language and messages heard in the category called "Self-Help?" Is it true that "God helps those who help themselves?" How is a person actually saved? Join us each Wednesday for The Romans Revolution (originally aired 01-29-06).
What is Justification?
January 05, 2020 08:00Michael Horton’s two-volume set on Justification was recently awarded Christianity Today’s book of the year award in the category of Theology / Ethics. So as a way of celebrating this important achievement, throughout this month we’ll be airing a series of conference addresses which Dr. Horton recently gave on this crucial doctrine. In this first address, Dr. Horton presents a biblical overview of justification and discusses contemporary challenges to it.
The Romans Revolution
January 01, 2020 08:00Welcome to the first White Horse Inn program of the "Romans Revolution" series! The hosts begin to set the context for this series by discussing the state of American Evangelicalism and help us to get a better grasp of the beliefs and practices of American Evangelicals today (originally aired 01-08-06).
WHI Bonus: Our Plans for 2020
December 30, 2019 16:12On this special bonus edition of the program, Michael Horton talks with White Horse Inn president Mark Green about things we've accomplished over this past year, as well as our plans for 2020 and beyond.
Perpetual Adolescence
December 29, 2019 18:00In the not-too-distant past, the transition from child to adult occurred around the onset of puberty, but now the process of what some are calling “emerging adulthood” has been significantly delayed. What role does technology play in this cultural shift, and how should we address these new challenges? What are the assumptions about “youth” in our time, and how do those beliefs differ from what we find in Scripture? Michael Horton discusses these important questions with T. David Gordon, auth...
WHI Classic: Christ in the Psalms
December 25, 2019 08:00On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts discuss how Christ is the primary subject of the book of Psalms. With special guest Dr. Robert Godfrey, this program also features our college student surveys concerning the basic message of Scripture (originally aired 12-18-05).
The Messiah’s Mission
December 22, 2019 08:00Especially at this time of the year, many people tend to think that the ultimate mission of the little baby Jesus was to inspire warm and sentimental feelings, or some vague ideal of peace on earth and goodwill towards men. But is this really what Christmas is all about? On this program, Michael Horton and Mike Brown join the panel as we conclude our series on the Fourth Gospel by taking a look at the way in which the mission and work of Israel’s messiah are presented throughout John’s narra...
WHI Classic: Why The God Man?
December 18, 2019 08:00Why did Jesus refer to himself as the Son of Man? Did he ever specifically make the claim that he was God? Why did the world need “God in human flesh” to rescue us in the first place, and was this idea of a divine descent ever mentioned anywhere in the Old Testament? The hosts will address these questions and more as they discuss The Incarnation (originally aired 11-06-16).
The ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus
December 15, 2019 08:00As we’ve seen this year throughout our study of the Gospel of John, Jesus did not claim to be merely a helpful teacher or some kind of spiritual guru. Instead, he actually made very specific claims that identified him as the Yahweh of the Hebrew Scriptures—the great “I Am.” On this program, we’ll be taking a look at the numerous “I Am” statements that Jesus makes throughout the Fourth Gospel, and we’ll also show how each of these statements appears to be rooted in the language of God’s own s...
WHI Classic: The Incarnation: God With Us
December 11, 2019 08:00What is the significance of Jesus’ incarnation? On this program, the hosts answer this by examining the key New Testament texts that announce the birth of Christ and walk through numerous Old Testament prophecies in which these promises are rooted. Joining the panel once again to discuss this important topic is Nancy Guthrie, author of the excellent five-book series, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament (originally aired 12-20-15).
The Incarnate Word
December 08, 2019 08:00The opening of John’s Gospel declares to us that “the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Then later in verse 14, we’re told that this same Word “became flesh and dwelt among us.” So why did John refer to Jesus as “the Word,” and what Old Testament themes and concepts was he alluding to? Over the next few programs, we’ll be summarizing many of the important issues that we’ve addressed in our year-long series through the Gospel of John. On this program, we’ll be focusing on Jesus’ ident...
WHI Classic: History & Christianity
December 04, 2019 08:00Do we have any evidence about the existence of Jesus or the rise of Christianity from sources outside the New Testament? Is it true that passages about Jesus in the writings of Josephus have been proven to be fabrications? Joining the panel is historian Paul L. Maier, author of In The Fullness of Time and editor of Josephus: The Essential Works (originally aired 06-27-10).
The Identity of the Beloved Disciple
December 01, 2019 08:00Though most people throughout church history have assumed that the Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John, as we’ve seen throughout our year-long study of this amazing text, this is actually an open question even among conservative scholars. On this special edition of the program, we’ll hear from Richard Bauckham who makes a case that the Fourth Gospel was written by someone known as “John the Elder.” Then D.A. Carson, Andreas Köstenberger, Craig Blomberg, and Lydia McGrew will pres...
WHI Classic: Calling the Sheep to Become "Self-Feeders?"
November 27, 2019 08:00A recent study conducted by Willow Creek Community Church discovered that the most committed among their church members were the most vocal about the lack of theological depth, and were among the most dissatisfied with the worship. Yet the conclusion to the report was that Willow Creek needs to do a better job encouraging their members to become "self-feeders." The hosts will discuss this report and offer some conclusions of their own on this edition of the White Horse Inn (originally aired ...
Feed My Sheep
November 24, 2019 08:00In the second half of John chapter 21, Jesus turns to Peter three times and asks him, “Do you love me?” What’s the point he’s making, and how does it relate to events that have already transpired? How has John’s theological emphasis shifted as we’ve made the transition from the body of this narrative to the epilogue? The hosts will discuss these issues and more as they conclude the “verse-by-verse” portion of their year-long study of the Gospel of John.
WHI Classic: Jesus in Modern Scholarship
November 20, 2019 08:00Can we trust the New Testament portrait of Jesus, or is the Jesus of history radically different from the Jesus of faith? What are we to think of scholars like Bart Ehrman who suggest that Jesus has been "misquoted," and that the Bible has significantly changed over time? Joining the panel for this discussion is New Testament scholar Craig A. Evans, author of Reinventing Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels, and the Holman QuickSource Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls (originally aired...
The Epilogue of John’s Gospel
November 17, 2019 08:00Some scholars have argued that chapter 20 is the real ending of John’s Gospel and that chapter 21 is a later addition. But is there any evidence for this claim? On this program, the hosts will make the argument that John’s gospel has both a prologue and an epilogue, and will also discuss some clues that appear in this final chapter that may point to the identity of the beloved disciple. That’s the focus of this edition of the White Horse Inn.
WHI Classic: What the Gospel Is & Why We Should Believe It 2
November 13, 2019 08:00On this edition of White Horse Inn, we continue our discussion of 1 Corinthians 15 in order to get a clear definition of the Christian gospel. In this very early text, Paul defines the gospel as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, declared in advance by the prophets and proclaimed by the apostles and eyewitnesses afterward. If this particular event did not occur in history, Paul argues, then our faith is in vain (originally aired 06-09-13).
Peace Be With You
November 10, 2019 08:00In John’s version of the resurrection account, after placing his hands in Christ’s wounds, Thomas says to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” Was this just an exclamation of surprise, or was this a confession of Jesus’ divinity? Also, what did Jesus first say to his followers when he first revealed himself to them? On this program, the hosts will discuss the second half of chapter 20 in their continuing series through the Gospel of John.
WHI Classic: What the Gospel Is & Why We Should Believe It 1
November 06, 2019 08:00There is a lot of confusion today about the nature of the Christian gospel. On this program, we will walk through the definition of the gospel given by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. How early is this particular text in relation to other New Testament documents? What are the implications of Paul's claims for our understanding of early Christianity? Most importantly, what does he say the good news is all about (originally aired 06-02-13).
Reconciling Accounts of the Resurrection
November 03, 2019 07:00According to the Apostle Paul, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is of “first importance” (1 Cor. 15:3). And yet, if this is such a crucial doctrine, then why are there important differences between John’s version of the story and the Synoptic accounts? How many women arrived at the tomb, and in what order? How many angels did they actually encounter? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Lydia McGrew, author of Hidden in Plain View: Unexplained Coincidences in the Gospels a...
WHI Classic: Preaching the Word in a Culture of Narcissism
October 30, 2019 07:00Our age is not known for it's love of the truth. Rather, some are calling it a culture of narcissism. And unfortunately, evidence of this is found not only in our secular culture, but in countless evangelical churches and bestselling Christian book titles. In his second letter to Timothy Paul warned that in the last days people would become lovers of themselves and would not endure sound teaching. With itching ears, he said, they'll raise up teachers to suit their own passions, and turn away...
Naked, Ashamed, Despised, & Rejected
October 27, 2019 07:00What is significant about the fact that Christ’s garments were divided up among the soldiers, or that he experienced thirst while suffering in our place on the cross? Why does John seem to emphasize the fact that blood and water flowed when a soldier pierced his side? On this program, Shane Rosenthal will discuss these and other questions with Justin Holcomb, author of Rid of My Disgrace, as they walk through the latter half of John chapter 19.
WHI Classic: The Case for Civility 2
October 23, 2019 07:00On 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 (originally aired 02-22-09).
The Significance of Golgotha
October 20, 2019 07:00In John 19 we’re told that Pilate delivered Jesus over to the chief priests who led him out of the city to the place of crucifixion. If the chief priests were basically in charge at this point, where might they have taken Jesus? The book of Hebrews gives us a hint when it says that Jesus suffered “outside the camp” (13:12), which turns out to be a specific location mentioned in the Old Testament as well as in a variety of second Temple sources. On this episode, the hosts will discuss the mea...
WHI Classic: The Case for Civility 1
October 16, 2019 07:00On 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 The Case for Civility, And Why Our Future Depends on It. (originally aired 02-15-09).
My Kingdom Is Not of This World
October 13, 2019 07:00When Jesus was brought before Pilate, he was essentially accused of being a kind of rival king, a usurper to the throne. But when asked, he said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” What are the implications of this statement for us as Christians? For example, should believers separate themselves from the world? The hosts will also discuss the significance of Pilate’s words when he said, “Behold the man,” as he presented Jesus to the crowd wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns.
WHI Classic: The Gospel According to Barnes & Noble 2
October 09, 2019 07:00On this edition of the White Horse Inn, the hosts contrast the historic Christian gospel with numerous popular alternatives, especially those found in the religion and spirituality sections of major bookstore chains. In particular, the hosts interact with some of the bestselling books on pop-spirituality (originally aired 04-13-08).
The Arrest & Trial of Jesus
October 06, 2019 07:00When a band of soldiers arrive at the garden of Gethsemane seeking to arrest Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus turns to them and says, “I am he.” In fact, this short phrase appears three times during this part of the narrative, which means that John is placing special emphasis on these words. So why are they significant, and what effect do they end up having upon the hearers? On this episode the hosts arrive at chapter 18 in their continuing study of the Gospel of John as Jesus is arrested and placed...
WHI Classic: The Gospel According to Barnes & Noble 1
October 02, 2019 07:00What are the “Gnostic Gospels” and how do they differ from the four traditional Gospels? Why do books featuring gnostic forms of spirituality seem to dominate the religious sections of popular bookstore chains? The hosts will discuss these questions and more with the help of Cambridge New Testament scholar, Richard Bauckham, author of Jesus & the Eyewitnesses (originally aired 04-06-08).
Christ’s High Priestly Prayer
September 29, 2019 07:00In John 17, Jesus says that, though he has been given authority over all flesh, he grants eternal life only to those given to him by the Father. What are the implications of these words on the doctrine of election or our understanding of Christ’s Lordship? Also what did Jesus mean when he said, “For their sake I sanctify myself that they may be truly sanctified”? How are believers today sanctified by the work of Jesus Christ? On this episode, we’re airing a classic White Horse Inn panel disc...
WHI Classic: Gnosticism Then & Now
September 25, 2019 07:00Gnosticism was an alternative to Christianity that threatened the very life of the ancient church. And yet, in many ways this heresy is still with us. On this program the hosts will explore a variety of gnostic approaches to spirituality that are common today, even within the world of Evangelical Christianity (originally aired 05-21-95).
Father, Son, & Spirit
September 22, 2019 07:00Some people in our day argue that the doctrine of the Trinity is something that developed many centuries after the time of Christ. Yet in John 15:26, Jesus teaches that “when the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” So what are the implications of this statement, and what do Jesus’ words reveal about the respective roles of the various members of the Trinity? On this edition of the program ...
WHI Classic: The Great Awakening
September 18, 2019 07:00Who were Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield, and what did they believe about the doctrines of grace? How did their views differ from the later revivalist, Charles Finney? On this program this hosts will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of America's First and Second Great Awakenings (originally aired 06-11-95).
I Am the Vine
September 15, 2019 07:00What is the Old Testament background to the imagery Jesus uses in John chapter 15 regarding the vine, and what does this imagery reveal to us about Jesus’ identity and mission, or our union with him? And what is the point Jesus made when he said, “Already you are clean because of the word I have spoken to you”? How are we made clean by Christ’s declarative word? On this program, the hosts will attempt to answer these questions and more as they look at chapter 15 of John’s Gospel.
WHI Classic: Charles Finney & Evangelicalism
September 11, 2019 07:00What's wrong with American Evangelicalism? Why are so many Evangelical churches in our day so obsessed with experience, and why is it so rare to hear clear presentations of the doctrine of justification by an imputed righteousness? On this episode of the White Horse Inn, the hosts will take a look at the influence of Charles Finney, one of the leaders of the Second Great Awakening (originally aired 11-6-94).