Joe and Jimmy are back, trying to figure out their new recording equipment. They discuss ecclesiology: how sone churches are better than others, but that all churches, even the healthiest ones, are “subject to mixture and error.” And that some “churches” are not churches at all. Nevertheless, the church of Jesus Christ will persevere and grow until our Lord returns. Plus, the guys recommend a few books on ecclesiology. Recommended Reading The Church by Edmund Clowney, Manual of Church Order by JL Dagg, Outgrowing the Ingrown Church by C. John Miller, The Church of Christ by James Bannerman, God Redeeming His Bride: A Handbook for Church Discipline by Robert Cheong, and What Is the Mission of the Church? By DeYoung and Gilbert OUR SPONSOR The New American Standard has long been recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations. Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with the Lockman Foundation in publishing the New American Standard Bible. Starting this month, Zondervan is delighted to publish new, beautiful Bibles in the NASB 1995 text with Zondervan’s new exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. Zondervan has once again partnered with 2K/Denmark to create this brand-new typeface for all new NASB Bibles published by Zondervan. One of the most anticipated Bibles coming this month is the new NASB Single-Column Reference Bible. No detail was overlooked when crafting this beautiful Bible for students of God’s Word. And for those wanting a premium Bible that will last, check out this Bible in Zondervan Premier Collection. For more information on the new NASB Comfort Print and to see all the new NASB Bibles coming out this month, visit NASB1995.com. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689263Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Skip the banter by jumping to 4:30. The guys sit down after church to talk through Question 8 of the Baptist Catechism, “Are there more gods than one?” If the Bible teaches that there is only one god, what are me to make of other “gods” mentioned in Scripture? If there are no other gods, are there beings behind some of the false religions and idols that people worship?Baptist Catechism Question 8Q. Are there more gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God.RESOURCESThe Baptist CatechismA Scriptural Exposition of the Baptist Catechism by Benjamin BeddomeRead Beddome’s Exposition online for free here. CROSS20This episode is sponsored by CROSS20, a special live-stream conference going down December 29-30, 2020 aimed at helping 18-25 year-olds find their place in God's global plan. Featuring speakers like David Platt, John Piper, and Kevin DeYoung participants will walk through The Lord’s Prayer together. Registration is just $10 per person. Register for the conference at CROSS20.com. And don’t forget to download the free ebook, Genesis to Revelation, at cross20.com/doctrine.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

John Piper recently stirred up some controversy when he explained that he does not believe women should be teaching men in seminary who are training for the pastorate. Jimmy and Joe jump into the conversation in this bonus episode. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands