The sixth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Episode Summary/For Further Exploration
John’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere.
Resources & References
Bible References: Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:29; 1 Thessalonians 4; Genesis 1:27; Leviticus 26:1; Colossians 1:15; Matthew 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1; James 1:6; Romans 8:18-30; Philippians 4:13, Matthew 18:20, 2 Chronicles 7:14
Ted Lasso, the Antidote for Everything That’s Wrong with America? https://baptistnews.com/article/ted-lasso-is-the-antidote-for-everything-thats-wrong-with-america/ (https://baptistnews.com/article/ted-lasso-is-the-antidote-for-everything-thats-wrong-with-america/)
The anonymous Christianity of 'Ted Lasso': https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/faith-seeking-understanding/anonymous-christianity-ted-lasso (https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/faith-seeking-understanding/anonymous-christianity-ted-lasso)
The Rise of "Starter" in the 90’s: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/starter-jackets-history-retrospective/ (https://uproxx.com/dimemag/starter-jackets-history-retrospective/)
Some Thoughtful Ways to Care for Someone Grieving: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830)
Trash Pandas Outing. Register Here: http://www.fbchsv.org/fellowships (www.fbchsv.org/fellowships)
Shows We’re Watching: Netflix – Shadow and Bone: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shadow_and_bone (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shadow_and_bone) AppleTV – Ted Lasso (PG-13) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso)
Books We’re Reading: Dwell: Life with God for the World: https://www.amazon.com/Dwell-Prof-Barry-D-Jones/dp/0830836691 (https://www.amazon.com/Dwell-Prof-Barry-D-Jones/dp/0830836691) Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X) The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304 (https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304)
Podcasts We’re Listening To: The Holy Post Ask NT Wright Anything Spectacular Failures Bible Project The Deconstructionists Every Little Thing
Additional Context
William Mounce on Images: “Eikon is used to identify Christ as the perfect representation or likeness of God (2 Cor. 4:4, Col. 1:15). In kind, it is used to refer to the ‘image’ of God in the Christian (1 Cor. 11:7), who is being transformed into the perfect ‘likeness’ of Christ (Romans 8:29, 2 Cor. 3:18- And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image…“). At some future date, we will bear the perfect ‘likeness’ of the Son (1 Cor. 15:49 – “And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we[a] bear the image of the heavenly man.”).”
Mounce on Imitation: “…in the early church, many new believers needed models to show them how to live a redeemed lifestyle, since up to that time their lives...
