By the Waters of Babylon with Scott Aniol

Dr. Scott Aniol
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Join Scott Aniol on By the Waters of Babylon as he delves into biblical principles, historical insights, and valuable resources to help Christians navigate and live faithfully in a post-Christian culture. Each episode provides thoughtful discussions aimed at equipping believers to stand firm in their faith and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Subscribe now to gain wisdom and encouragement for living a Christ-centered life in today’s society. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottaniol/support

  1. 12/11/2024

    Singing Is Essential for Discipleship

    In this message from the 2024 Church and Family Life Conference, Dr. Scott Aniol explores the essential connection between singing and discipleship as commanded in Colossians 3:16. While many are familiar with the verse “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,” we often overlook the broader context. Paul’s instruction to sing is deeply tied to living as faithful disciples of Christ. Through singing, we not only meditate on God’s Word but also cultivate spiritual maturity, build unity within the body of Christ, and align our hearts with heavenly things. In this teaching, we unpack how singing can help us fulfill the commands of discipleship—putting to death earthly passions, putting on spiritual affections, and living in harmony with others. Discover how singing can form mature affections, harmonize God’s people, and even help kill earthly passions. As we dive into the rich spiritual purpose of music in discipleship, we emphasize the importance of intentional, robust, and doctrinally sound singing in both our homes and churches. Key topics covered: • Singing as an essential part of discipleship • How singing helps the Word of Christ dwell richly within us • The power of music in forming mature spiritual affections • How to lead our families and churches in biblical singing Join us in recovering the powerful role of singing in the spiritual life, just as the early church understood. Let us raise our voices in faith and in truth to help cultivate the kind of discipleship that honors God and transforms lives. #Discipleship #SingingInChurch #Colossians316 #BiblicalSinging #MusicAndFaith #ChurchMusic #ChristianDiscipleship #WorshipInSong ★ Support this podcast ★

    43 min

  2. 11/20/2024

    Should We Sing Imprecatory Psalms?

    Listen as Dr. Scott Aniol unpacks the biblical and theological reasons why Christians should sing imprecatory psalms—those psalms that call for God’s justice against evil and wickedness. Exploring the role of these often-neglected psalms in worship, Dr. Aniol explains how they reflect God’s holiness, justice, and the believer’s submission to His will. Learn why the full range of the Psalms, including imprecatory psalms, is essential for a balanced and faithful worship of God. Discover how singing these psalms can deepen our prayer life, shape our understanding of justice, and equip us to engage with a fallen world. 📖 Scripture References: Psalm 7, Psalm 58, Psalm 109🎵 Topics Covered: Imprecatory Psalms, Worship, Singing Scripture📌 Keywords: Imprecatory Psalms, Singing Psalms, Biblical Worship, Christian Music, Dr. Scott Aniol Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more biblical insights into worship and theology! Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    31 min

  3. 11/18/2024

    Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder?

    In this thought-provoking exploration, Dr. Scott Aniol reveals profound insights on beauty, truth, and the nature of human knowledge. Beauty is not just something we see but the lens through which we perceive all truth and goodness. Dr. Aniol discusses a key principle of Christian thought—that beauty, truth, and goodness are inseparable and that beauty itself reflects the nature of God. Join Dr. Aniol as he explains how Christian aesthetics and beauty play a critical role in understanding God, his Word, and his world. Key Topics:  • C.S. Lewis’s view on the nature of beauty and light • The role of beauty in Christian theology and philosophy • How beauty serves as a medium for truth and goodness • Why aesthetics and discernment matter in Christian sanctification • Understanding beauty’s connection to wisdom and worship Discover how beauty shapes our perception of God’s truth and equips us to live in harmony with His creation. Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    19 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    The Problems with Hillsong

    Dr. Scott Aniol addresses core reasons Christians should avoid worship music from Hillsong, Bethel, Jesus Culture, and Elevation He responds to Liberty University’s student newspaper article, "Saving Dmitri: Worshipping in Spirit and In Truth" by Luke Kilker (https://www.liberty.edu/champion/2024/10/saving-dmitri-worshipping-in-spirit-and-in-truth/), exploring why believers should carefully discern the worship music they sing. Kilker references Dr. Aniol's article, "Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, Jesus Culture, and Elevation" (https://g3min.org/stop-singing-hillsong-bethel-jesus-culture-and-elevation/). Dr. Aniol examines how music can shape and reflect theology, and why understanding this influence is essential for true worship in spirit and truth. He references his articles "How Music Embodies Theology" (https://g3min.org/how-music-embodies-theology/) and "Two Kinds of Worship Music" (https://g3min.org/two-kinds-of-worship-music/) to explain the theological and spiritual implications of music choice in worship. 🔔 Subscribe to stay informed about worship, theology, and music discernment: [https://www.youtube.com/@ScottAniol] 📚 Resources:  • “Stop Singing Hillsong, Bethel, Jesus Culture, and Elevation”: https://g3min.org/stop-singing-hillsong-bethel-jesus-culture-and-elevation/ • “How Music Embodies Theology”: https://g3min.org/how-music-embodies-theology/ • “Two Kinds of Worship Music”: https://g3min.org/two-kinds-of-worship-music/ #ScottAniol #WorshipMusic #ChristianTheology #Discernment #LibertyUniversity #Bethel #Hillsong #JesusCulture #ElevationMusic #christianworship  Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    30 min

  5. 10/30/2024

    The Critical Problems with Old Earth Creationism

    In this video, Dr. Scott Aniol dives into the core differences between Old Earth Creationism (OEC) and Young Earth Creationism (YEC), and why many proponents of YEC find OEC problematic. We’ll explore how the interpretation of Genesis plays a pivotal role, and what science says about the age of the earth. From theological implications to the integrity of biblical literalism, we examine why Young Earth Creationists argue that the timeline of creation is central to maintaining a literal understanding of Scripture. Watch as we break down the key contradictions in Old Earth Creationism and how it conflicts with the biblical narrative of a young earth, as well as what this means for the debate between faith and science. 🔍 Topics Covered:  • Theological contrasts between Old and Young Earth Creationism • Biblical interpretations of Genesis and their implications • Why the timeline of creation matters • Scientific challenges to Old Earth Creationism • The importance of biblical authority in the age-of-earth debate 📖 Scripture References: Genesis 1-2, Exodus 20:11🔬 Scientific Topics: Radiometric dating, fossil record🙏 Religious Context: Young Earth Creationist views vs. Old Earth Creationist perspectives Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions on creationism, theology, and science! #YoungEarthCreationism #OldEarthCreationism #GenesisDebate #BiblicalCreation #ScienceAndFaith #CreationVsEvolution Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:  / scottmaniol   Twitter:  / scottaniol   Instagram:  / scottmaniol ★ Support this podcast ★

    25 min

  6. 10/23/2024

    How We Should Think About Government?

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Aniol explains the biblical purpose of government as a common grace institution. Drawing from Scripture, he outlines how God established government to maintain peace and order in a sin-cursed world. Dr. Aniol emphasizes that a proper understanding of this role is essential for Christians, especially during election season. He encourages believers to vote wisely by considering candidates who uphold the principles of justice, peace, and order according to biblical teachings. Key Topics:  • Biblical role of government • Common grace and civil authority • Christian voting principles #ScottAniol #ChristianPolitics #BiblicalGovernment #VotingBiblically #ElectionSeason Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    18 min

  7. 10/15/2024

    The Sign of Tongues Has Ceased

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Aniol explores the biblical teaching on the gift of tongues, explaining how this miraculous gift—properly understood as the gift of languages—was given as a sign of Spirit baptism. He delves into the purpose of this gift in the early church, specifically how it pointed to the unity of all believers, Jew and Gentile, in the body of Christ. Dr. Aniol further examines the scriptural basis for the cessation of the gift of tongues, arguing that it fulfilled its purpose and is no longer in operation today. Join Dr. Aniol as he carefully walks through key passages in the New Testament to clarify the role of tongues in redemptive history and why it is not a normative practice in the church today. Key Topics:  • The biblical definition of tongues as languages • Tongues as a sign of Spirit baptism and unity in the church • Scriptural evidence for the cessation of tongues • Why tongues are no longer a normative gift for the church Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more biblically grounded teaching on the church, worship, and Christian living! #SpiritualGifts #Cessationism #GiftOfTongues #SpiritBaptism #BiblicalTheology #ScottAniol #ChristianDoctrine #ReformedTheology #ChurchUnity Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    30 min

  8. 10/08/2024

    The Influence of Charismatic Theology on Evangelical Worship

    In this episode, Dr. Scott Aniol explores the profound influence of charismatic theology on modern evangelical worship. From the rise of contemporary worship music to the integration of charismatic worship expectations, this video uncovers how these theological trends have reshaped worship styles in evangelical churches today. Scott Aniol examines key charismatic theology and practice and their impact on worship music, liturgy, and expectations about worship. Whether you’re a church leader, worship pastor, or simply curious about the evolution of worship in the evangelical world, this video provides essential insights into the ongoing debate about theology and worship. 👉 Key Topics Covered:  • The origins of charismatic theology in modern worship • How charismatic practices have shaped worship music • The theological implications for evangelical worship • Biblical perspectives on charismatic influence Join the conversation as we discuss how these charismatic elements align or contrast with traditional biblical doctrine. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to stay updated on more theological discussions from Scott Aniol. #CharismaticTheology #EvangelicalWorship #ScottAniol #WorshipMusic #TheologyExplained #ChristianDoctrine #CharismaticMovement Scott Aniol's blog:https://g3min.org/blogs/scott-aniol/ Article, audio, itinerary:https://www.scottaniol.com/ Podcast:https://anchor.fm/scottaniol Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/scottmaniol Twitter:https://twitter.com/ScottAniol Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/scottmaniol/ ★ Support this podcast ★

    32 min
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Join Scott Aniol on By the Waters of Babylon as he delves into biblical principles, historical insights, and valuable resources to help Christians navigate and live faithfully in a post-Christian culture. Each episode provides thoughtful discussions aimed at equipping believers to stand firm in their faith and engage meaningfully with the world around them. Subscribe now to gain wisdom and encouragement for living a Christ-centered life in today’s society. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scottaniol/support

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