A practice brought up a ton in Scripture and hotly debated today...what do we do with circumcision? Does the Bible prescribe it still? What are the medical ramifications?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around circumcision and how Christians should think about it today. We look at the origin of circumcision in the Bible, how Christians dealt with the issue through the New Testament, and medical research and opinions on the matter today to help listeners determine what may be the right steps for their family on this issue.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Gen. 17:10-14; Exo. 12:48; Lev. 12:2-3; Gen. 21:4; Luke 2:21-22; Deut. 10:16; 1 Cor. 7:19; Gal. 5:6; Gal. 6:15; Gal. 5:1-14; Rom. 2:25-29; Rom. 4:9-13; 1 Cor. 7:18; Acts 15:1-2, 4-6, 9-11, 19-21; Gal. 2:1-3; Acts 16:1-3.

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What does it mean to make a "graven image" of something? Does that include pictures on my walls...even of Jesus? Are you breaking the 2nd commandment by having these items in your home?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the true meaning of the 2nd commandment. We wrestle through what it looks like to obey this commandment, as well as a common misunderstanding and logical flaws of how some interpret this command. We hope that as you listen, the Scriptures lead you to put away idols in your own life and turn to worship only the One True God.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Exo. 20:4-6; 1 Kings 6:29, 32; Exo. 25:18; Lev. 26:1; Rom. 14:14, 23; Isa. 42:17; Rom. 1:23; Deut. 27:15; Gal. 4:8; Matt. 6:24; Deut. 7:26; Gen. 35:2; Josh. 24:14; 1 John 5:21; 1 Cor. 10:14; Col. 3:5; Jonah 2:8.

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Election...a triggering term for some, but then again, God must have predetermined them to feel that way about it. Why do people reject this doctrine?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the doctrine of election. We look at Scriptures that show that election is a biblical concept that God references often, but also dig into different theological views that bring so much energy and debate amongst Christian debates. We tackle why this doctrine is often rejected as well as practical ways to teach it in a way that is aligned with Scripture. We hope this is a helpful podcast for anyone interested in the biblical view of "election" and how it applies to our daily lives.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Deut. 7:6-8; John 6:44; John 15:16; Eph. 1:3-6, 13; Rom. 8:29-30; 1 Pet. 1:1-2; Rom. 9:10-13, 16; Mal. 1:1-5; 2 Tim. 1:9; Rev. 13:8; Psa. 139:16; Exo. 32:33; Psa. 69:26-28; Rev. 3:5; Rom. 9:22-26; 2 Pet. 3:9; Rom. 11:5-7, 28-31.

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If God created tobacco and marijuana, shouldn't we be free to consume it? How do we know what is okay and what isn't when God has created it all?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the use of tobacco in various forms and how to discern when we should use/consume things that God has created and when we should avoid them. We hope this is an interesting and helpful topic for you listening today!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 16:19-20; 1 Cor. 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; Rom. 12:1-2; Lev. 19:14; Rom. 14:13, 21; Matt. 18:6-7; Phil. 2:3-4; Rom. 12:10; Matt. 22:37-39; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Pet. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:13; 1 Cor. 6:12; 2 Pet. 2:19; Gen. 3:17; Gen. 2:16-17; Prov. 6:27-28; Heb. 12:10-11; Prov. 3:11-12; Psa. 119:67, 71.

Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/index.html#:~:text=Cigarette%20smoking%20is%20a%20major,body%20and%20causes%20many%20diseases

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/other-tobacco-products/smokeless-tobacco-health-effects.html

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/health-effects.html

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With the recent passing of Pope Francis, we wanted to look at the origin of the Pope in Catholicism. Was it Peter? Why do Catholics believe that?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the main Scriptures associated with the start of the papacy and talk through the context to figure out what Jesus really meant when He said He would build the church on Peter. We hope that as you listen, you gain a better understanding of the Scripture and what God was and is still trying to communicate to His people!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Matt. 16:18-19; Matt. 18:18; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Matt. 7:24-25; 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:1; 2 Peter 5:1;1 Peter 2:4-9; 1 Cor. 1:11-13; Acts 15:6-30; Gal. 2:6-13.

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Many know of David's infamous mighty men, but who were they? What made them so mighty? Were there actually 30 of them?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the background of David's mighty men. We look through all of the awesome, but rather challenging to pronounce names of David's strongest men and dig into the stories of what made them men of such renown. Additionally, we look at the differences between the biblical accounts regarding the names of these men and why that is.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 2 Sam. 23:8-39; 1 Chr. 11:10-47; Luke 10:1; 2 Sam. 2:18-23; 1 Chr. 12:1-15.

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Most Christians are aware of the Trinity, but how would you explain it? Is being 3 in 1 really a possibility? Whats the best illustration out there to understand it?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about how to explain the Trinity. Whether you're new to the faith or have been around the block a few times, explaining the Trinity is a challenging feat. We look at Scriptures that explain how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God, yet three distinct persons. Our hope is that as you listen, you gain a better understanding of the Trinity while also recognizing just how much greater God's mind is than ours!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Psa. 33:12; Psa. 117:1; Deut. 6:4; Gen. 1:26; Isa. 6:8; John 10:30; Matt. 3:16-17; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; Isa. 6:1-3; Rev. 4:5-8; Num. 27:18; Gen. 1:1-2; John 14:16-17; Matt. 26:39; 1 Cor. 11:3; Mark 13:32; 1 Pet. 1:2; John 1:1; 1 John 5:20; Col. 2:9; Heb. 1:3; Acts 5:3-4.

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