Some denominations have relied on catechisms heavily throughout their history, but what exactly are they? Are they something modern churches should be using, or something that is better to leave in the past?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question around the nature of catechisms. We look through some of the history of catechisms, specifically some of the Baptist ones, and look at when things shifted away from them and whether that was a good or bad thing. We then wrap up by talking about what modern catechisms ought to look like to be most helpful for believers 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. 14:19; Prov. 22:6; Deut. 6:4-9; Exo. 20:1-17; Luke 10:25-28; Exo. 24:3, 7; Deut. 27:11-26; Josh. 8:30-35; Neh. 8:1-6; Matt. 6:6-15; Luke 1:1-4; Acts 2:42; Acts 15:21; Matt. 28:19-20; Eph. 4:11-13; Col. 1:28; 1 Tim. 4:13; 2 Tim. 4:1-5; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Col. 3:16.

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There are many universal human rights that have been established over the course of history, but which ones does the Bible support? Where is the basis for human rights come from anyways?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question that deals with where human rights come from and the main universal rights that humans have from God's perspective. We dig into how that looks for each of us and the perspective Christians should take on their own human rights.

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. 2:7; Prov. 22:2; Exo. 20:13; Gen. 1:26-27; Psa. 139:13-18; Gen. 9:6; Exo. 20:14-17; John 3:16; Gal. 3:28; Lev. 19:33-34; James 2:1-4; Exo. 21:16; Gal. 5:1, 13; 1 Pet. 2:16; Isa. 1:17; Prov. 31:8-9; Rom. 13:1-4; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Phil. 2:3; Rom. 13:7-9.

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This is a rewind episode. Derek was out sick this week, so we have a throwback episode for you back from April 11, 2022.

Is committing suicide unforgivable? What happens to Christians who commit suicide? If a loved one has taken their own life, do we have any hope that they will be in heaven?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very heavy topic that has had an impact on many people: suicide. We know that all sins are forgivable, but what about one where there is no opportunity to ask forgiveness after the fact? We walk through what the Scripture has to say about the value of life and different cases of suicide in Scripture. Finally, we look at what exactly condemns us to Hell and how we are saved from that and where suicide falls into the mix. We hope that you will be encouraged after listening and would grow your biblical knowledge as well as gain a better understanding of 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. 20:13; Deut. 5:17; 1 John 3:12; Eccl. 7:17; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Job 2:1-3; 1 Kings 19:4; Eccl. 2:17; Jonah 4:1-3, 8; Rev. 9:6; 2 Cor. 1:8; Judg. 9:54; Judg. 16:26-31; 1 Sam. 31:4-5; 2 Sam. 17:23; 1 Kings 16:18; Matt. 27:5; Gen. 2:16-17; Rom. 5:12; Rev. 20:14-15; Rom. 10:9-10, 13; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 6:10; John 10:27-28; 2 Cor. 1:9-11; John 10:10; Jam. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:6-7; Rom. 15:13.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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