The Bible Sojourner
By Peter Goeman
The Bible SojournerAug 24, 2018
Why do We Capitalize English Pronouns When Referring to God? And Other Questions (Ep 174)
Peter answers questions from listeners on various issues, including the roles of women, how God receives glory, whether one can be legalistic in pursuing holiness, and what it means to take the name of the Lord in vain. The topics and time stamps are as follows:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Why do some Bible translations capitalize pronouns that refer to God and others don’t?
06:33 Is God more glorified in salvation than in creation?
09:46 Does the Bible address the issue of a woman worship leader?
13:50 Does the Bible allow female deacons?
15:55 Should Christians partner with Roman Catholics?
19:13 Should Christians abstain from voting?
23:54 Can women teach other women theology?
30:48 Do dispensationalists believe in multiple ways of salvation?
37:38 Am I legalistic for pursuing holiness?
43:56 What does it mean to take the name of the Lord in vain?
48:11 How should we understand Matt 21:43 and Jesus taking away the kingdom?
Article referenced on taking the name of the Lord in vain: https://petergoeman.com/what-does-it-mean-take-name-lord-vain/
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Comparing Discipleship in the Early Church vs. the Modern Church (Ep 173)
Peter Goeman is joined by Dr. Andy Burggraff to talk about discipleship in the early church and what discipleship should look like in the modern church. Goeman and Burggraff explore the practices of the early church and how discipleship was a central feature to the nascent church. They also discuss practical ways that today's church can implement discipleship practices. 00:00 Introduction
01:49 Intro to Dr. Andy Burggraff
04:45 How to Define Discipleship
10:57 Is there a difference between Mentorship and Discipleship?
19:48 How did the early church do discipleship?
39:15 Why does the Bible stop using the term discipleship?
46:23 What are some ways to practice discipleship?
56:37 What are some of the passages of Scripture that deal with the idea of discipleship?
1:17:02 What are the dangers in practicing discipleship?
1:22:12 Conclusion and Giveaway information
Books by Dr. Andy Burggraff:
Discipleship Today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/195945403X/
Discipleship in the Early Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959454013/
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Examining FOUR Popular Arguments for Infant Baptism (Ep 172)
Why is infant baptism a key part of some churches but not others? In this video we look at four arguments for infant baptism put forward by those who hold to covenant theology. These reasons are portrayed in an article written by Zachary Garris: (1) The children of believers were members of the Abrahamic covenant; (2) The new covenant is a renewal of the Abrahamic covenant; (3) Baptism replaced circumcision as the sign of the covenant; and (4) Children born to Christian parents are members of the new covenant. Reformed theologians often will use a form of these arguments in arguing for infant baptism so we evaluate their strength. 00:00 Introduction 05:42 Begin Review of Article by Zachary Garris 16:02 Children of Believers were Members of the Abrahamic Covenant 24:18 The New Covenant is a Renewal of the Abrahamic Covenant 44:00 Baptism Replaced Circumcision as the Sign of the Covenant 01:00:16 Children born to Christian Parents are Members of the New Covenant 01:11:20 Conclusion Article by Zachary Garris reviewed in the video: https://knowingscripture.com/articles/why-we-should-baptize-babies-the-case-for-covenantal-infant-baptism Waymeyer Article referenced: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-29-Number-2.pdf Gavin Ortlund article referenced: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/why-not-grandchildren-an-argument-against-reformed-paedobaptism/ Link to Peter's book, The Baptism Debate: Understanding and Evaluating Reformed Infant Baptism
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Responding to a Bold Critique of Servant Leadership (Ep 171)
Everyone has heard about servant leadership, but is it biblical? In today's episode, Peter Goeman critiques an article by Bnonn Tennant who argues that servant leadership is an unbiblical idea and destroys true masculine leadership. Peter discusses masculinity, gender roles, and why servant leadership is an important part of the Christian life.
Article Reviewed: https://itsgoodtobeaman.com/servant-leadership-transforms-leadership-into-subservience/
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Translation Disagreements in Deuteronomy 32:8 (Ep 170)
In this exciting episode, join Peter Goeman as he welcomes Mark Ward, a gifted NT scholar who works for Faithlife and Logos. They delve deep into the intriguing discrepancies found among key Bible translations regarding Deuteronomy 32:8. Discover the interesting evidence translators consider and the likely interpretation of this text. Dive into an engaging discussion about the influence of the Septuagint (the Greek Translation of the Old Testament) and the Masoretic Text (the principal Hebrew Text) on modern English translations. Understand how these texts shape our understanding of biblical history and theology.
Moreover, Peter and Mark explore the critical question: How should we integrate the teachings of Deuteronomy 32:8 into our theological framework? This conversation is not just about translation—it's about understanding the essence of biblical teachings.For more on Mark Ward:
Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.
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8 Insights Your Pastor Wants you to Know About Podcasts (Ep 169)
In this digital era, we enjoy unparalleled access to information. Increasingly, Christians are leveraging YouTube and podcasts as tools for growth and education. While this represents an extraordinary opportunity, it's not without its pitfalls for church communities. Many pastors and church leaders express concern over unique challenges they face in this information-saturated age. In this episode, I aim to spark a dialogue about the role of podcasts in Christian learning. It's vital to understand how these resources can complement, not substitute, the invaluable guidance of the godly church leaders God has placed in our lives.
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Why Christianity Stands Out Among Religions (Ep 168)
Why is Christianity unique among other religions? How does it differ from Buddism, Islam, Mormonism, etc. Peter Goeman is joined by Dr. Paul Weaver to discuss how Christianity stands out as unique among other religions. Weaver discusses four areas where the centrality of Christ stands out against other religions.
00:00 Introduction
07:12 Overview of the Four Areas of Uniqueness in Christianity
08:45 The Exclusive Message of Christ
17:30 The Apostolic Confirmation of Christ's Message
21:08 The Character of Christ
30:55 The Resurrection of Christ
40:15 The Provision of Christ
45:15 Concluding Thoughts on Christianity
47:51 Conclusion
Dr. Paul Weaver's personal website: https://www.pauldweaver.com/
Dr. Paul Weaver's Faculty page at DTS: https://www.dts.edu/employee/paul-weaver/ Bible and Theology Matters Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/
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Is the New Testament the Key to Understanding the Old Testament? (Ep 167)
What is the relationship between the Old and New Testament? Should Christians hold to New Testament priority? These are important questions as they relate to the field of hermeneutics and Bible reading. In this episode we discuss an article by Tom Hicks promoting the idea of New Testament priority. We discuss the article and then talk about the general hermeneutical problems of believing that the New Testament is the key to understanding the Old Testament. Hicks article link: https://founders.org/articles/hermeneutics-new-testament-priority/ If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify. You can also find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube. Consider passing any episodes you have found helpful to a friend.
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Why Does a Good God Allow Evil? Or, The Problem of Evil and the Christian (Ep 166)
Today Peter Goeman is joined by Scott Christensen to talk about why a good God would allow evil things to happen in this world. Scott introduces us to the free will defense and the greater good defense, ultimately arguing that God’s glory is the best way to understand why God allows evil. Scott has written What About Evil? (P & R, 2020) and recently released a new book, Defeating Evil (P & R, 2024).
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Time stamps for discussion on the problem of evil:
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Who is Scott Christensen?
06:06 Why is everyone interested in the problem of evil?
12:35 Why does Scott have a particular interest in the problem of evil?
16:45 Introduction to ways people typically deal with problem of evil
25:30 Why is the free will defense so compelling to Christians?
30:50 What is the greater good defense to the problem of evil?
38:44 What are the problems with the free will defense?
51:36 Why is the greater glory defense?
01:12:45 How all this impact daily life?
01:30:05 Giveaway information and conclusion
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Former Homosexual Talks about LGBT Issues from a Christian Worldview (Ep 165)
In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we discuss the cultural revolution and how we should think about those who are a part of the LGBT community. The conversation includes what cultural phenomena have led to the point where we have abandoned traditional sexual morality, and how LGBT folk view their sexual identity. Brady Cone from Calibrate Ministries joins me in this important conversation.
Calibrate Ministries Youtube Channel: @CalibrateConversations
Calibrate Ministries Website: https://calibrateministries.com/
Brady's X Account: https://twitter.com/BradyJCone
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The Servant Songs in Isaiah with Kyle Swanson (Ep 164)
In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we invite Kyle Swanson to talk about the book of Isaiah and how the Servant Songs in Isaiah encapsulate the gospel message in the Old Testament. We discuss Kyle's new book, "Isaiah's Great Light" and why Christians should spend time in the book of Isaiah.
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Hosea 6:7 and the Covenant of Works? (Ep 163)
In this episode, we look at whether Hosea 6:7 supports the idea of a Covenant of Works. Many people use Hosea 6:7 to support Covenant Theology and the Covenant of Works, but what is the context of Hosea 6:7?
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Self Discipline and the Christian: The Neglected Fruit of the Spirit (Ep 162)
In this episode, we explore what the Bible has to say about self discipline and self control. The Bible says a lot about the need to be disciplined, and it is an unfortunate reality that Christians often neglect the Bible's emphasis in this area. The first half of the video talks about the need for self discipline, and the second half talks about practical steps in how to grow in self discipline.
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Revelation 20, the Binding of Satan, the Resurrections, and the 1000 Year Reign of Christ (Ep 161)
Matt Waymeyer joins us again to talk about the disputed text of Revelation 20. We talk about whether Satan is currently bound, or if Revelation 20 is speaking of a future event. We also talk about the resurrections and whether those should be viewed as physical resurrections or if one can be spiritual. Finally we talk about whether we should expect the multiple mentions of 1000 years in Revelation 20 to be symbolic or whether we should expect Jesus to come back and reign for a 1000 years. A great discussion on eschatology and how we should understand Revelation 20.
Matt's article on the binding of Satan.
Part 1 of the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YylmWRfjqJU (or look up Ep 160)
Our previous interview with Matt Waymeyer on the Two Age Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9cI0C3TxKc (or look up Episode 129).
Matt Waymeyer's Books:
Revelation 20 and the Millennial Debate
Amillennialism and the Age to Come: A Premillennial Critique of the Two-Age Model
The Expositors Seminary, where Matt Waymeyer teaches: https://expositors.org/
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Revelation 20 and the End Times: A Compelling Case for Premillennialism (Ep 160)
How should we understand Revelation 20? Is it true that Revelation 20 is the only evidence for premillennialism? Does amillennialism and postmillennialism provide an adequate understanding of Revelation 20? Matt Waymeyer joins me to talk about the details of Revelation 20 and how we should understand this text in relationship to Revelation 19.
Stay tuned for Part 2 soon!
Our previous interview with Matt Waymeyer on the Two Age Model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9cI0C3TxKc (or look up Episode 129).
Matt Waymeyer's Books:
Revelation 20 and the Millennial Debate
Amillennialism and the Age to Come: A Premillennial Critique of the Two-Age Model
The Expositors Seminary, where Matt Waymeyer teaches: https://expositors.org/
#eschatology #revelation #revelations #dispensationalism #covenanttheology
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Christmas Mysteries Explained with Will Varner (Ep 159)
Link to Varner's Article on Discourse analysis of Matthew 1-2: tyndalebulletin.org/article/29237-a-discourse-analysis-of-matthew-s-nativity-narrative.pdf
Varner's Book _Anticipating the Advent_: www.amazon.com/Anticipating-Advent-Looking-Messiah-Places-ebook/dp/B08LQY7WJM/
Handbook for Praying Scripture: www.amazon.com/Handbook-Praying-Scripture-Featuring-Standard/dp/1636642616/
Land of the Bible Free Videos: thinkbiblically.org/series/nazareth/
The Bible Sojourner discussion of whether Rahab was the mother of Boaz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PFF4vqA-SU (Ep 132 on the podcast)
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:40 - Why are there differences in the Christmas narrative in the Gospels?
07:37 - Why are the genealogies different in Matthew and Luke?
09:40 - Are there gaps in the genealogies?
13:16 - Understanding the significane of 14 in Matthew's genealogy
14:46 - Are Matthew and Luke tracing the same genealogy?
16:50 - How does the OT expectation feed into Matthew's genealogy?
20:04 - Why Does Matthew discuss the Magi?
25:18 - Varner's view on the star in Matthew
29:25 - Was there a nasty inn keeper?
35:04 - Why does Luke talk about the shepherds visiting Jesus?
37:35 - Wisdom on thinking about the Christmas season
39:21 - Land of the Bible Free Videos
41:12 - Conclusion
Blessings and Curses of AI from a Christian Worldview (Ep 158)
The last year has seen an unparalleled advance in Artificial Intelligence. What does the recent innovation mean for the Christian? More specifically, what are some of the real dangers that people in churches will face due to Artificial Intelligence?
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Jeff Durbin and the True Israel of God (Ep 157)
Jeff Durbin has identified the Church as the True Israel of God, and has stated that it is not possible for the nation of Israel to be considered God’s chosen people. According to Durbin, it is insulting that Christians would think Israel is God's chosen people, and the Bible does not call them that. We review the Apologia Studios episode on Israel and the chosen people of God, asking whether their statements is a fair representation of what Scripture has to say about Israel and the Church.
Link of Video Reviewed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2S604yJFbw
Link to Article on Corporate Representation of Christ and a Future for National Israel: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/tmsj23c.pdf
Blog Article: Should We Expect a Future Kingdom for Israel? (https://petergoeman.com/should-we-expect-a-future-kingdom-for-national-israel/)
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What is the Defining Mark of Dispensationalism? Hint: Not the Rapture or Seven Dispensations (Ep 156)
In this episode, Peter Goeman and Doug Bookman join forces (again) to analyze dispensationalism and identify the key component of the system. This is a part two episode (see Ep 155 for part one) of a general review of Al Mohler's interview of Daniel Hummel, concerning his book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism." However, this episode is not a response to the interview as much as a positive overview of what dispensationalism actually is. There is a lot of confusion about what it is that makes or breaks dispensationalism. Bookman and Goeman propose that dispensationalism is identifiable primarily as a way of reading the Bible, not just a system of beliefs.
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What does Al Mohler think of Dispensationalism? A Review [Part 1] (Ep 155)
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A Man After God's Own Heart? An Alternative Interpretation (Ep 154)
Blog article: "David as a Man after God's Own Heart" - petergoeman.com/david-as-a-man-after-gods-own-heart-1-samuel-1314/
Journal Articles referenced:
Jason DeRouchie, The Heart of YHWH and His Chosen One in 1 Samuel 13:14," Bulletin for Biblical Research 24, no. 4 (2014): 467-489.
George Athas, "'A Man After God's Own Heart': David and the Rhetoric of Election to Kingship," Journal for the Evangelical Study of the Old Testament 2, no. 2 (2013): 191-198.
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Understanding the Function of Old Testament Law in the Story of the Bible (Ep 153)
Many people struggle to understand why the Law was given to Israel because they do not seek to understand the Law as part of the story of God interacting with Israel. It can be helpful to look at Old Testament Law systematically, but it is also essential to understand Old Testament Law as a part of narrative and story. The Law was not given in a vacuum, but is an essential part of Israel's history. Understanding the when, to whom, and why of the Law gives us insight into how the law functions.
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What the Bible Says about Angels and a Divine Council (Ep 152)
Is there a divine council? In this episode we discuss the Bible texts which talk about angels being granted special authority over nations and how that should impact our understanding of how God interacts with angels. We talk about the Divine Council worldview that Mike Heiser popularized in his book The Unseen Realm. We also discuss whether the Bible refers to angels as divine, and how our English definitions don't always match with how the Hebrew language defines the angelic existence.
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The "Biblicism" of the Reformation (Ep 151)
This episode continues the discussion from last time about biblicism. Although last episode discussed methodology and logic of interpretation primarily, this episode discusses biblicism from a standpoint of history and specifically the Reformation. We look at Wyclif, Zwingli, Luther, and Calvin and look at some of the examples of how the Reformers were guilty of the things biblicists are often accused of: (1) departing from “universal” Christian teaching, (2) trying to avoid extra-biblical labels, and (3) focusing on the Greek and Hebrew of specific texts of Scripture.
Links mentioned:
- Previous episode review of biblicism and Theocast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/Is-the-Bible-Enough--Is-Biblicism-Bad--Ep-150-e27mmhj
- Got Questions definition on biblicism: https://www.gotquestions.org/Biblicist-Biblicism.html
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Is the Bible Enough? Is Biblicism Bad? (Ep 150)
In this episode we examine the concept of biblicism. Is biblicism dangerous? Do we need creeds and confessions to tell us what the Bible means? Or, to put it another way, should we let our theological presuppositions dictate the meaning of a passage? We review a past episode of Theocast on biblicism and why there are tremendous problems with saying theological systems need to drive our interpretation. Theocast video reviewed: https://youtu.be/iq9rsE_6Vq8 James White on Matthew Barrett and Biblicism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jprAqzDpf4
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Titus 1:6 Examined: Is it a a Requirement for an Elder to Have Believing Children? (Ep 149)
Bible Sojourner article on this topic: petergoeman.com/do-a-pastors-children-need-to-be-believers-a-look-at-titus-16/
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The Holy Spirit is Female, Resurrection, Psalm Superscripts, and Other Questions (Ep 148)
We look at a variety of issues, such as the resurrection and reign of believers, whether baptism can be done in Jesus's name, and whether the Holy Spirit should be thought of as feminine. Time stamps and topics are as follows:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 2:13 The Resurrection and Reign of Dead Saints
- 12:09 Being Baptized in Jesus's Name Instead of Trinity
- 20:35 Observing the Passover in the Millennium
- 28:33 The Holy Spirit is Feminine in the Old Testament
- 34:45 Psalm Superscriptions
- 42:03 Translating Musical Descriptions in the Psalms
- 44:45 How Should we Understand Psalm 8
- 46:46 Thoughts on Legacy Standard Bible and Other Translations
Links Referenced: How Many Resurrections are there in Scripture? https://petergoeman.com/how-many-resurrections-scripture/
Full List of Resurrections in the Bible: https://petergoeman.com/full-list-of-resurrections-in-the-bible/
The King James Version and Other English Bible Translations (Ep 142): https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/The-King-James-Version-and-Other-English-Bible-Translations-Ep-142-e22rj2k
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The Importance of Geography in the Bible with Todd Bolen (Ep 147)
Geography is one of the most undervalued aspects of Bible study. Todd Bolen joins us on the episode today and we talk about the importance of geography and how it impacted the lives of those who lived during Bible times and continues to have relevance to Israel even today. We talk about how biblical stories have greater depth and clarity when we understand geographical and cultural elements. Todd Bolen's TMU Profile: https://www.masters.edu/faculty_staff_bio/todd-bolen/ Todd Bolen's Bible Places Website: https://www.bibleplaces.com/
Lexham Geographic Commentaries: https://lexhampress.com/product/186411/lexham-geographic-commentaries
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 1:20 Todd Introduces Himself
- 3:05 Background to Bibleplaces.com
- 6:30 How Does Todd Motivate Students to Care about Geography?
- 10:30 How Does Geography Impact the Ancient Israelite?
- 16:17 What are some Key Geographical Locations in Israel?
- 19:40 Are There Key Locations that Carry Religious Significance?
- 23:33 How do Archaeologists Determine Where an Ancient City Was?
- 32:41 What are some Interesting Biblical Examples of Geography in Scripture?
- 35:00 The Location of Nob
- 38:50 Esther and the City of Susa
- 43:16 Acts 12 and the Death of Herod Agrippa I
- 46:32 The Deliverance of the Demoniac in Mark 5 (in Gerasene or Gaderenes?)
- 53:03 The Connection between Geography and Modern Israel Life
- 1:00:50 How Can We Pursue a Further Study in Biblical Geography?
- 1:05:52 Conclusion
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Assortment of Listener Questions (Ep 146)
We look at an assortment of listener questions and talk about a variety of issues. See list of topics in the time stamps below:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:27 Was the Serpent a Serpent in Genesis 3?
- 07:47 Ancient Weaponry in Prophecies
- 20:55 Role of the Church in Observing the Ordinances
- 28:27 Push for Unity Among Non-mainline Churches
- 35:18 Luke 5 and New Wine in Old Wineskins
- 40:08 VanDrunen's Two Kingdom Model
- 50:57 Conflation of Church Age and Kingdom and Christ's Priesthood
- 52:56 Use of Replacement Terminology
- 56:36 Question about Lordship Salvation
- 1:01:17 Ceremonial Observances in the Future
- 1:04:20 The New Covenant and the Church
Links Referenced:
- Previous Podcast Episode on Lordship Salvation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bible-sojourner/episodes/What-Must-I-do-to-Be-Saved-Lordship-Salvation-e1d4nin
- Abner's Lectures on Hebrews: https://soundcloud.com/mastersuniv/sets/abner-chou-hebrews
- Michael Heiser on the Nachash: https://www.pidradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/nachashnotes.pdf
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Was Dispensationalism Invented by Darby? (Ep 145)
We are joined on today’s episode by Cory Marsh and James Fazio from Southern California Seminary. Our topic of discussion is the history of dispensational thought prior to Darby. Marsh and Fazio have edited a brand new volume entitled, Discovering Dispensationalism, which relies on quality scholarship to argue for the presence of dispensational themes prior to Darby. Join us as we survey the motivation behind the book as well as some of the content that the authors have put forward as evidence that dispensational thought existed prior to Darby.
Buy Discovering Dispensationalism: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6C1KMMT/
Visit Southern California Seminary website where Cory Marsh and James Fazio teach: https://www.socalsem.edu/
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 1:35 About Cory Marsh
- 2:39 About James Fazio
- 4:05 Motivation and Purpose behind Discovering Dispensationalism?
- 9:50 How Long has it Taken to the Book?
- 13:00 The Importance of Dealing with Historical Objections to Dispensationalism
- 15:20 How Were the Various Contributors Chosen for The Book?
- 23:30 What Do You Mean Referring to Dispensationalism before Darby?
- 31:15 Is Darby Even Significant to This Discussion?
- 39:27 Recent Publications Dealing with the History of Dispensationalism
- 47:12 What Evidences of Dispensational Thought are Found in the Early Church?
- 54:55 The Difference between Dispensationalism and Dispensational Thought in History
- 57:10 What Evidences of Dispensational Thought are Found in the Middle Ages?
- 1:09:35 How do you hope this book will be received?
- 1:12:05 How does dispensationalism doing today?
- 1:20:45 Future projects and areas of study for James and Cory
- 1:25:13 Outro
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Theological Systems and the New Creation Model (Ep 144)
Special guest Mike Vlach joins us to talk about his new book, The New Creation Model. Vlach discusses the New Creation Model and the Spiritual Vision Model, and how these two paradigms have influenced interpreters for thousands of years. We talk about Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology and how those systems understand the storyline of Scripture. We also discuss premillennialism, amillennialism, and postmillennialism and how those eschatological viewpoints either do or do not reflect a New Creation Model. We also talk about some surprises, like Jonathan Edwards' unique view of hell. Buckle up! You can order The New Creation Model here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4G57G9R
00:00 Intro 01:27 Why Write This Book? 03:10 How Long Have you Been Working on It? 03:50 How Does This Book Differ from Your Other Books? 06:18 Who did You Write This Book for? 07:54 What is the New Creation Model? 11:50 What is an Example of a Spiritual Vision Model? 14:30 Are Some People Both New Creation Model and Spiritual Vision Model? 17:29 Where does the Spiritual Vision Model Come from? 21:35 How do These Models Relate to Eschatological Systems? 24:05 Why the Trend Toward New Creation Model Today? 30:00 Why the Postmillennial Revival? 31:35 Examples of Premillennialists and the Spiritual Vision Model 35:52 Premillennialism as an Apologetic in the Early Church 38:35 Postmillennial Inconsistency 40:40 The Surprising Eschatology of Jonathan Edwards 43:38 Augustine's Eschatological Influence 48:02 Comparing Theological Systems 53:35 Covenant Theology and a Future for Israel 58:50 Does Anyone Hold to a Restoration of Israel in the Eternal State? 59:58 What Do You Hope Your Book Accomplishes? 1:02:50 Conclusion
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Mental Health and the Christian (Ep 143)
In today's episode, we talk about mental health and the Christian. What kind of insight does the Bible give into mental health? How does the world use the term? We look into the history of the mental health movement and talk about how the Bible describes anxiety and other mental health issues. Lastly, we apply the biblical worldview in order to assess this important topic. 0:00 Intro
2:51 Defining Mental Health
12:12 History of Mental Health Movement
21:11 Implications of Secular Mental Health Movement
29:01 Applying a Biblical Worldview to the Discussion of Mental Health
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The King James Version and Other English Bible Translations (Ep 142)
In today's episode, we discuss English Bible translations. In the first half, we talk about the King James Version (KJV) and why people still use it, and whether or not it is inspired or superior to other translations. In the second half of the episode, we talk about Bible translation philosophy in general and how it is a somewhat complicated endeavor. Resources referenced in the podcast:
- 15 Rules of Translation for the KJV Translators
- Seven Articles on the KJV and Bible Translations
- An Episode with Mark Ward on the KJV (Ep 116)
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Parenting Young Children and Handling End-of-Life Issues as Believers with Tim Goeman (Ep 141)
On today's episode, a special guest (Tim Goeman) joins us to talk about the early formative years of parenting. We also move on to the later stages of the family to talk about end-of-life issues (i.e., taking care of elderly parents). These are often issues that get ignored, but as believers, we need to have these conversations.
Resources referenced in the podcast:
Bill Davis, Departing in Peace: https://www.prpbooks.com/book/departing-in-peace
Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick, You Never Stop Being a Parent: https://store.faithlafayette.org/all-products/you-never-stop-being-a-parent/
See also, Newheiser's lecture at RTS seminary: https://rts.edu/resources/you-never-stop-being-a-parent/
Jen Gumbel, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, The Organized After Life Blog: https://organizedafterlife.com/blog/
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The Baptism Debate (Ep 140)
The Baptism Debate has been released! In this episode, we talk about a little bit of the history behind the book. We also discuss the arguments that help consolidate the issues behind whether or not infants should be baptized. Listen to the episode and see if the book might be something that would be helpful in understanding infant baptism and Reformed covenant theology.
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The Bible on Remarriage after Divorce (Ep 139)
John Piper believes that any remarriage after divorce is wrong. We review Piper's position paper on the subject and compare it with the position presented by Andrew David Naselli in a 2019 journal article. We talk about the cultural context of Jewish and Greco-Roman life and how that should contribute to one's understanding of the Bible's divorce passages.
Article by Andrew David Naselli
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Can a Woman Work Outside the Home? (Ep 138)
Today's short episode deals with the question of whether a Christian woman can work outside the home? What does the Bible say, and what is the wise course of action?
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God's Purpose for Women - A Counter-Cultural Design (Ep 137)
While the culture is trying to de-feminize women, the Bible gives clear teaching on God's beautiful and unique design for women. Furthermore, the Bible gives plentiful instruction on what the church is to teach younger women. We do our women (and men) a disservice when we fail to emphasize the godly calling of motherhood and being a wife, but this is a very unpopular message in today's culture.
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Were the American Founding Fathers Christian? With Gregg Frazer (Ep 136)
Dr. Frazer has also provided a handout entitled, "Why is the Christian America View Dangerous?"
Gregg Frazer has also written two great books on the time of America's founding:
The Religious Beliefs of America's Founders: Reason, Revelation, and Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Beliefs-Americas-Founders-Revelation/dp/0700620214/)
God against the Revolution: The Loyalist Clergy's Case against the American Revolution (https://www.amazon.com/God-against-Revolution-Loyalist-American/dp/0700630589/)
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Understanding Dispensationalism and the Bible's Big Picture with Mike Vlach (Ep 135)
What is dispensationalism? How does dispensationalism differentiate itself as a system from other ways of interpreting Scripture? I'm joined by special guest Michael Vlach to discuss his new book Dispensational Hermeneutics. We talk about how dispensationalism is more than just an eschatology, but really a whole framework for reading the Bible.
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ChatGPT, the World of AI, and the Christian (Ep 134)
Have you heard of ChatGPT? It is one of the most amazing technological advances of this decade. This new era of artificial intelligence brings with it a variety of challenges and ethical dilemmas. How should Christians think about tools like ChatGPT?
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10 Ideas to Try in 2023 (Ep 133)
The new year is upon us! Many Christians are making goals for 2023, a practice I think we all should do. In this video we talk about what Christians can (and should) do to make 2023 a more productive, Christ-exalting year.
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Was Rahab the Mother of Boaz? (E 132)
Matthew 1:5 says that Salmon fathered Boaz by Rahab. Does this mean Rahab was the mother of Boaz? We take a look at the purpose of genealogies in the Old and New Testament and answer whether Boaz was the son of Rahab.
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Are there Apostles Today? (E 131)
In this episode, we ask the question of whether there are Apostles today. We discuss the three criteria for being an Apostle, and what Scripture has to say on the issue of the gift of Apostleship.
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Perhaps Sin is Not Crouching at the Door (E 130)
In this episode, I talk about an alternative translation of Genesis 4:7, and why I think it is the best even though no English translations follow it! Perhaps instead of Genesis 4:7 being a reference to sin crouching at the door it is a reference to God providing a sin offering for Cain. Buckle your seatbelts!
Blog article referenced in episode:
Perhaps Sin is Not Crouching at the Door (Genesis 4:7)
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This Age and the Age to Come with Matt Waymeyer (E 129)
In this episode, we talk about what is probably the best argument for Amillennialism. Matt Waymeyer walks us through the eschatological framework employed by the amillennialist, focusing on the argument that the two ages, this age and the age to come, makes an intermediate kingdom impossible. We talk about how premillennialism best accounts for the Old Testament prophecies and allows Revelation 20 to be interpreted in a straightforward manner.
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Ep 128: The Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis
In this episode, we discuss the explosive nature of the Abrahamic Covenant and how that fits into the book of Genesis. Furthermore, we talk about the promises of the Abrahamic Covenant and how those help shape our understanding of how we read the book of Genesis.
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Ep 127: Using the Mosaic Law in Ethics
This episode is from a presentation at the Shepherds 360 conference on ethics. The presentation discussed the believer's relationship to the Law and how we might use the Law in making ethical decisions. There is a PowerPoint along with the presentation, which can be accessed here. The presentation will make sense without the PowerPoint if you are just listening.
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Ep 126: What Happens to Babies When They Die?
What happens to babies when they die? In this episode, we discuss this important issue from a biblical and logical perspective. We cover the main views and assess the biblical evidence.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
The Salvation of Babies Who Die, Part 1 - https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-242/the-salvation-of-babies-who-die-part-1
The Salvation of Babies Who Die, Part 2 - https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-243/the-salvation-of-babies-who-die-part-2
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Ep 125: Understanding the Role of the Noahic Covenant
In this episode I discuss the role of the Noahic covenant in the storyline of the Bible. I also talk about how the covenant fits into the context of Genesis, and why it talks about more than just avoiding another flood.
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