The Bible Sojourner Podcast: Recent Episodes
Peter Goeman
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In this episode, we dive into a fun discussion of Deuteronomy 4:29 and talk about why many English translations may be getting this verse wrong! Instead of reading this verse as a purely conditional “if,” we’ll explore the compelling evidence that it should be understood as a statement of certainty—a prophetic guarantee that Israel will seek and find God. From Hebrew grammar to parallel passages and the Greek Septuagint, we’ll show how shifting from “if” to “when” or “because” transforms our understanding of this pivotal prophetic passage.
But this isn’t just a nerdy grammar study—there’s a rich theological payoff too! By recognizing the verse’s prophetic certainty, we see a powerful thread running throughout Deuteronomy: though rebellion and exile will come, restoration is just as sure. We discuss what this verse means for our eschatology and why it underscores God’s unwavering faithfulness to His people. Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 03:01 English Translations of Deuteronomy 4:29
- 05:03 Context of Deuteronomy 4:25-30
- 16:29 Broader Context of Deuteronomy
- 19:57 Hebrew Grammar Discussion of Ki Clauses
- 27:42 Looking at the LXX Translations
- 35:42 Eschatological Ramifications of Deuteronomy 4:29
Article on Deuteronomy 4:29 Referenced: https://petergoeman.com/papers/Deut4_25-29_Goeman_accepted_copy_with_revision.pdf
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Have you ever wondered if your nativity scene accurately reflects the biblical account of Jesus’s birth? In this video, we uncover six popular nativity myths that are often presented as fact but have little to no basis in Scripture. From the setting of a wooden stable to the timing of the Magi’s visit, we’ll separate tradition from the true events of that first Christmas night and shed light on how the story actually unfolds in the Bible. Join us as we explore the real narrative behind the world’s most cherished birth story!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 Myth 1: There were 3 wise men
02:14 Myth 2: The wise men were at Jesus's birth
03:26 Myth 3: There was an innkeeper
04:09 Myth 4: Jesus was born in a stable
05:07 Myth 5: It was a silent night
06:56 Myth 6: Angels sang
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Where did the Christmas tree come from? Is it rooted in pagan traditions, or does it carry a deeper Christian significance?
In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of the Christmas tree, tracing its origins and development over time. Discover how this beloved holiday tradition was viewed, especially in 17th and 18th-century New England, including early Christian perspectives on celebrating Christmas during that time.
Finally, we address the big question: Should Christians include a Christmas tree in their celebration of Christ’s birth? What do you think?Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:36 Three Legends about the Origin of the Christmas Tree12:49 The Use of Trees by Pagan Religions18:38 The Positive Use of Trees in Scripture22:42 Possible Forerunners of the Christmas Tree30:09 American and the Christmas Tree49:41 Should Christians Use a Christmas Tree?
Resources Used in the Episode:
Bruce David Forbes, Christmas: A Candid History (2007)
Stephen Nissenbaum, The Battle for Christmas (1997, Pulitzer Prize Finalist)
Stephen Nissenbaum, Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, April 1996 Vol 106, Pt 1, pgs 79-164 (https://www.americanantiquarian.org/sites/default/files/proceedings/44539478.pdf).
About the authors:
Stephen Nissenbaum received his A.B. from Harvard College in 1961, his M.A. from Columbia University in 1963, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1968. He has taught at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, since 1968, and is currently professor of history there. He has been the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Council of Learned Societies, the American Antiquarian Society, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the Charles Warren Center at Harvard. In addition, he was James P. Harrison Professor of History at the College of William and Mary, 1989–90. Active in the public humanities, he has served as member and president of the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities, and as historical advisor for several film productions. The Battle for Christmas was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in History in 1997.
Bruce David Forbes received his B.A. from Morningside College, his M.Div. from the Pacific School of Religion, and his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of Religious Studies at Morningside College (now Morningside University), where he contributed significantly to the institution’s academic life, including chairing the Religious Studies department. Over the course of his career, he has received multiple teaching awards and has been honored with grants reflecting his commitment to scholarship in the humanities. Forbes’s work explores the intersection of religion and popular culture, with a particular focus on American religious life. In addition to Christmas: A Candid History, he has co-edited several important volumes, such as Religion and Popular Culture in America, and has participated as a speaker and consultant in public humanities programs, aiming to make the study of religion accessible and engaging to both academic and general audiences.
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Theology Spark Episode #5
When most people think of that first Christmas many years ago, they often picture a mean innkeeper turning Mary and Joseph away because there was no room at his inn. While this is a common part of the Christmas story, the evidence doesn't actually support the existence of an innkeeper—or even an inn at all.
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The Old Testament clearly teaches God is sovereign and has ruled since day one of creation. But the Bible also says that Satan is the god of this world. Has Jesus already deposed Satan as ruler of this world? Or do we await Satan's defeat at a future time? Let's look at what the Bible says about Satan's rule in this world and what it means for Christians. Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:33 Reasons We Don't Pay Attention to Satan
06:20 Is Satan Really the God of This World?
13:24 Do the Cross and Resurrection Change Things?
24:17 Vies Which Negate Satan's Present Authority
28:26 Postmillennial Idea that Satan is Bound in AD 70
48:46 Why Address This Subject?
54:51 Outro
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In 2 Corinthians 4:4 we read about "the god of this world" who blinds the minds of unbelievers. Who is this "god"? James White and others interpret this to mean Yahweh, while the majority of commentators and scholars believe Satan is being referred to. Let's look at the evidence. Article referenced by Donald E. Hartley: https://rdtwot.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/2cor-44.pdfJames White on the god of this world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2QQB2K5X3ETime Stamps:00:00 Introduction05:58 Arguments for Yahweh30:03 Arguments for Satan
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What did 1st and 2nd century Christians believe about eschatology? The early church is a treasure trove of information and is insightful comments on eschatological expectation and hope. We join patristic scholar and expert, Dr. Michael Svigel, from Dallas Theological Seminary. He walks us through some of the beliefs of the early church as he introduces us to his recently released book, The Fathers on the Future. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:50 About the website Fathers on the Future06:09 Why write on eschatology in the Church Fathers?08:23 Is there any consensus in the early Church?
11:27 Was the early church premillennial?
14:01 How and when did amillennialism arise?
19:17 Is premillennialism inherently pessimistic?
24:25 How should we understand the Day of the Lord?28:11 Would 70 AD be considered a Day of the Lord?30:07 Why is the pretrib rapture falling out of favor?38:03 What do you mean "remember the future"?
42:34 How should one start studying eschatology?
50:00 What is something that you saw in a fresh way in your studies?The Fathers on the Future: A 2nd Century Eschatology for a 21st Century Church - https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Future-2nd-Century-Eschatology-21st-Century/dp/1496487664
Companion Website with Many Resources: https://fathersonthefuture.com/
Dr. Michael Svigel's Faculty Page: https://www.dts.edu/employee/michael-svigel/
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In this episode, we briefly assess the Shepherds 360 Conference on dispensationalism and provide a few short interviews with some of the presenters. The sessions from the conference will definitely be worth listening to. The topics dealt primarily with dispensationalism, covenant theology, kingdom of God, Israel and the Church, premillennialism, God and Government, etc. Join us as Dr. Goeman provides his own commentary to assess the impact of the conference.
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Joel Webbon has positioned himself as one of the leading voices of the neo-postmillennial movement. In addition to his own work at Right Response Ministries, he also has had the opportunities to speak at conferences and other well known Youtube channels. Recently he has an interview on the Auron MacIntyre show about the problems with dispensationalism. In this video, we review Webbon's understanding of dispensationalism. 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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Christians all acknowledge that humility is important, but why is that? In this episode, we talk about why humility is so important and we present 11 hallmarks that give insight into what humility looks like in the Christian life. Be warned though... humility can be painful to think through. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction06:00 The Importance of Christian Character24:31 The Biblical Emphasis on Humility33:25 11 Characteristics of Humble Christians
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Preterists argue that the internal evidence in the book of Revelation is strong enough to challenge the early church's testimony supporting a late date for Revelation. In this video, we analyze four of the most common preterist arguments, which are frequently cited as compelling evidence that Revelation was written before the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
08:39 (1) The Temporal Language in the Book of Revelation
28:06 (2) The Standing Temple of Revelation 11
49:11 (3)The Kings of Revelation 17
1:03:4 (4) Nero and the Mark of the Beast
1:21:45 Closing Thoughts on Preterist's Dating of Revelation
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Although David and Goliath is one of the most well known stories in the Bible, most people assume that Goliath was a Philistine. The truth of the giant's ancestry may surprise you.
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What did early Christians believe about eschatology and baptism? In this video, we analyze the Didache, one of the earliest Christian documents we have outside of Scripture. We discuss the Didache's instructions concerning baptism and its teachings about the end times. The Didache's teachings provide evidence for immersion in baptism as well as significance evidence against the preterist position.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:11 What is the Didache?
17:05 The Didache on Baptism
36:41 The Didache's Testimony Against Preterism
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Have you heard of the "prosperity gospel"? This Theology Spark episode challenges the idea that following Jesus is a ticket to an easy life. We dive deep into Luke's Gospel to uncover the real cost of discipleship. Jesus calls us to radical sacrifices, from prioritizing Him over family to giving up our dreams. Are you ready to face the truth about what it means to truly follow Christ?
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In this fascinating episode, we delve into the details inside the book of Revelation that support a late date for its writing, challenging the preterist interpretation that ties its events to AD 70. We’ll explore internal and external evidences, including the conditions of the seven churches, historical context, and testimonies from early church figures. Discover why the dating of Revelation is crucial to understanding its prophecies and how an early date for Revelation is highly unlikely. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis that could transform your understanding of one of the Bible’s most enigmatic books.To see the previous video on the external evidences concerning the dating of Revelation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28qGKeYObZE (or Ep 178 on the podcast)
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Theology Spark Episode #2
What was the population of the earth before the flood? Today there are around 8.1 billion people alive today. Is it possible that the earth's population prior to the flood exceeded our present day population? The Bible gives us enough information to make an informed assessment. And the answer may surprise you!
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In today's podcast episode, we explore some of the most common mistakes people make while studying the Bible. We'll examine various word study errors and logical fallacies that both pastors and lay-level students often encounter. By recognizing and avoiding these pitfalls, you can deepen your understanding and interpretation of Scripture.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:28 Root Word Fallacies
26:20 Logical Fallacies
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Theology Spark Episode #1
Did you know that there are an estimated 2.2 billion Christians in the world? But here's a critical question: Are all these self-identified Christians truly followers of Christ? In this video, we delve into what the Bible says about genuine faith versus mere professed belief. We also talk about the dangers of false teachers who are intent on deceiving and misleading others.
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Two special announcements about what is going on at The Bible Sojourner.
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Preterism posits that most, if not all, of the events in the Book of Revelation occurred by 70 AD. However, if Revelation was authored after this date, it fundamentally challenges the Preterist view. In this video, we delve into the methodology for dating ancient texts and thoroughly evaluate the external evidence to determine whether Revelation was written in the early or late first century. In this episode, we discuss the implications of Revelation's dating on the Preterist interpretation.Time stamps:00:00 Introduction03:09 The Two Dating Options06:15 Important Definitions16:30 Internal and External Evidence24:12 Foundational Principles for a Working Methodology32:43 Clarifications about Kinds of Arguments for Dating Revelation37:28 The Majority of Church History Evidence49:22 Discussion of Why 1850-1900 Prioritized 70 AD54:45 The Earliest Sources Supporting a Late Date of Revelation1:04:47 The Evidence of Irenaeus, Victorinus, and Jerome1:22:12 Addressing Objections to the External EvidenceIf you have found the podcast helpful, consider https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-sojourner-podcast/id1263283818 or https://open.spotify.com/show/7u6QMwzt2iFxRKdVNFvchw?si=5cc3b1d7230b4b4a. You can also find https://www.youtube.com/@thebiblesojourner. Consider sharing any episodes you have found helpful.Visit https://petergoeman.com/ for more information on the host, podcast, or blog.Visit https://shepherds.edu/ for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
On today's episode, special guest Dr. Michael Grisanti joins host Peter Goeman and they talk about inspired textual updating. Are there biblical texts that have been updated since their initial writing? Grisanti points to at least two examples in the Pentateuch which have likely been updated since the time of Moses. Deuteronomy 34 and Genesis 14 are key examples in this discussion, and Grisanti walks us through how these texts are pertinent to the discussion of inspired textual updating. Files Referenced in the episode:JETS Article by Grisanti
Response Paper by Barrick
Maps and Figures from Podcast Discussion:
- https://petergoeman.com/resource%20files/textual%20updating/Key images from ITA article.pdf
- https://petergoeman.com/resource%20files/textual%20updating/2- Genesis 14 and Judges 18- parallel columns.docx
- https://petergoeman.com/resource%20files/textual%20updating/3- Travels of the Patriarchs_Genesis 14_NMBA.docx
- https://petergoeman.com/resource%20files/textual%20updating/4- Danite Migration to Laish.docx
More on Dr. Michael Grisanti
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Is Jesus currently on David's throne? This is one of the perennial questions within eschatology. You may be surprised to know that Scripture speaks specifically to this issue. The Bible helps us answer many questions about the Davidic throne, especially concerning where the throne is located and when Jesus will ascend to it. Join host Peter Goeman as he unpacks what the Bible says about Jesus' position on David's throne.
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Will there be a future return to animal sacrifices when Christ returns? If that's what the Bible says, how would such a position reconcile with the all-sufficient sacrifice of Jesus on the cross? Peter looks deeply into these questions by analyzing a chapter from Matt Waymeyer on how one can reconcile a future temple and return to sacrifices with the book of Hebrews.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Importance of Topic
06:29 Texts Dealing with a Future Temple
11:40 Different Views on Future Sacrifices
13:26 View 1: Symbolic View
20:30 View 2: Memorial View
26:33 View 3: Ceremonial Cleansing View
31:51 The Nature of Atonement in Ezekiel 40-48
37:37 The Sacrificial System in the OT and Ezekiel
41:47 Harmonization with Hebrews 9-10
44:37 The Absence of the Day of Atonement in Ezekiel
47:35 The Broad Language of Hebrews
50:42 Paul's Example in Acts 21
59:15 OutroArticle referenced on the prophetic expectation for a future temple: https://petergoeman.com/does-the-bible-say-there-will-be-a-future-temple-in-israel/
Book Referenced in Episode in Honor of Larry Pettegrew: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959454005
Amillennialism and the Age to Come (Matt Waymeyer): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934952257/
Matt Waymeyer on Revelation 20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YylmWRfjqJU
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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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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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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 Introduction05:42 Begin Review of Article by Zachary Garris16:02 Children of Believers were Members of the Abrahamic Covenant24:18 The New Covenant is a Renewal of the Abrahamic Covenant44:00 Baptism Replaced Circumcision as the Sign of the Covenant01:00:16 Children born to Christian Parents are Members of the New Covenant01:11:20 ConclusionArticle by Zachary Garris reviewed in the video: https://knowingscripture.com/articles/why-we-should-baptize-babies-the-case-for-covenantal-infant-baptismWaymeyer Article referenced: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-29-Number-2.pdfGavin 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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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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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:
Mark Ward on Youtube
Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James BibleIf 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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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 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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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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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
If you’re interesting in buying the new book (and you should be!), Defeating Evil, check out the following bookstores:
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Reformation Heritage Books
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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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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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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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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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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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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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In today's episode we invite special guest, William Varner, from The Master's University, to talk about the Christmas story and why Matthew and Luke have some differences in how they relate the Christmas story. We discuss the genealogies, the Magi, the Shepherds, and the enigmatic star. Dr. Varner helps us understand why the Gospel writers include these details, and more! Link to Varner's Article on Discourse analysis of Matthew 1-2: https://tyndalebulletin.org/article/29237-a-discourse-analysis-of-matthew-s-nativity-narrative.pdfVarner's Book _Anticipating the Advent_: https://www.amazon.com/Anticipating-Advent-Looking-Messiah-Places-ebook/dp/B08LQY7WJM/Handbook for Praying Scripture: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Praying-Scripture-Featuring-Standard/dp/1636642616/Land of the Bible Free Videos: https://thinkbiblically.org/series/nazareth/The Bible Sojourner discussion of whether Rahab was the mother of Boaz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PFF4vqA-SU (Ep 132 on the podcast)Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction04:40 - 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 genealogy14:46 - 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 Matthew29:25 - 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 season39:21 - Land of the Bible Free Videos41:12 - Conclusion
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 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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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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In this episode, Peter Goeman and Doug Bookman team up to review Al Mohler's interview of Daniel Hummel, concerning his book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism." Goeman and Bookman assess the interview and discuss the kinds of objections that are often brought up against dispensationalism as a system. Topics covered: whether dispensationalism is a valid way of interpreting the Bible, whether dispensationalism originated with Darby, whether dispensationalism is too complicated, and whether it is significant that dispensationalism is waning in the academy.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.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.
In 1 Samuel 13:14 the Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. But what does the phrase, "a man after His heart" mean? Normally people assume it means that David had a heart that was the same as God's heart. However, if that is true, how could David have commited adultery and murder? In this episode we explore an alternative (and more likely) meaning of what it means that David was a man after God's own heart. Blog article: "David as a Man after God's Own Heart" - https://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.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.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.
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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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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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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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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In this video we look at Titus 1:6 and examine elder qualifications. Titus 1:6 says that an elder (a church leader or pastor) should have "children who believe" (NASB) or "faithful children" (LSB). Which translation better conveys the qualification for a church leader? Tim Miller (Shepherds Theological Seminary) joins us to talk about this vital topic.
Bible Sojourner article on this topic: https://petergoeman.com/do-a-pastors-children-need-to-be-believers-a-look-at-titus-16/
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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
The Baptism Debate on Amazon
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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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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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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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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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 Intro01:27 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 Model35:52 Premillennialism as an Apologetic in the Early Church38:35 Postmillennial Inconsistency40:40 The Surprising Eschatology of Jonathan Edwards43:38 Augustine's Eschatological Influence48:02 Comparing Theological Systems53:35 Covenant Theology and a Future for Israel58:50 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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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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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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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 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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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
Article by John Piper
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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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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 America's founding fathers Christian? Did they embrace the core tenets of Christianity? Or, were they deists? In this episode, Dr. Gregg Frazer joins us to talk about those men who helped design the constitution and found the great nation of America. Frazer challenges the common notions and helps us look at the facts of history. 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/) Help others find the podcast by leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify.You can NOW find The Bible Sojourner on Youtube! Subscribe there to help others find this content.Visit petergoeman.com for more information on the podcast or blog.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this episode we talk about the recent theological trends in evangelicalism and what that means about the state of the church today. We discuss a variety of key findings from the State of Theology 2022 survey.
Links:
Not All Christians are True Christians Blog Post
State of Theology Website
Ep 74: State of Theology 2020
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In this episode we talk about the recent theological trends in evangelicalism and what that means about the state of the church today. We discuss a variety of key findings from the State of Theology 2022 survey.
Links:
Not All Christians are True Christians Blog Post
State of Theology Website
Ep 74: State of Theology 2020
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In today's episode we talk about how Christians argue for the acceptance of homosexuality. I review Walter Brueggemann's recent article on how one can be a Christian and accept LGBT persons into the church.
Article Reviewed: Walter Brueggemann: How to read the Bible on homosexuality
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In today's episode we talk about how Christians argue for the acceptance of homosexuality. I review Walter Brueggemann's recent article on how one can be a Christian and accept LGBT persons into the church.
Article Reviewed: Walter Brueggemann: How to read the Bible on homosexuality
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In today's episode we discuss whether there is a link between Baptist theology and Transgenderism. We also explore the ramifications of covenant theology and paedobaptism, focusing on some of the major differences between Baptists and paedobaptists.
Videos Reviewed:
From Slavery to Abortion to Transgenderism
BACKSTAGE: The Failure of Baptist Theology
Baptists vs Presbyterians?
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In this episode we examine the question, what is the purpose of the Bible? We talk about the big picture about why we have revelation from God, and how that leads to the ultimate purpose of life, to glorify God.
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In this episode, we define postmillennialism and talk about their belief that there will be a time when the majority of people have embraced the gospel. Should we expect the world to gradually get better through the embrace of the gospel? Here are some thoughts on that component of postmillennialism.
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In this episode, we talk about why the culture struggles with defining what a woman is. There are worldview issues in the background that make it difficult for the secular culture to speak absolutely. We talk about 3 reasons why the culture struggles with defining a woman, and the appropriate response by Christians.
Sen. Blackburn asks Supreme Court nominee to define 'woman' | USA TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWtGzJxiONU
Sen. Hawley asks Law Professor Khiara Bridges about women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU7nzwbJ-Hk
The Telegraph Interviews people on what is a woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96dM9r8tQuk
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Recording this episode from Jerusalem, we talk about misunderstandings of dispensationalism and how one ought to think about dispensationalism. We interact with a Q & A from RC Sproul, as well as a panel discussion put on by Ligonier ministries.
Link to RC Sproul Q & A: https://youtu.be/qKjevUJUb0E?t=1036
Link to Ligonier Panel Q & A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SgxjJ8pnSc
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Today's episode is quite a bit different than usual. Today we explore a variety of sights and sounds from the ground in Israel. Whether you have been to Israel or not, this episode provides insight into some of the things you see in the land of the Bible.
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Today's episode is an interview with Mark Ward and covers the King James Version, and how to talk to those who believe in King James Onlyism.
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We answer a couple of questions from the last episode about (1) the difference between the binding nature of the Mosaic Law and its wisdom aspect, and (2) the relationship of circumcision to the Law and the Abrahamic covenant. Then we proceed to ask the question about whether Gentiles in the Old Testament were expected to obey the Mosaic Law.
Today's episode continues our brief series on Theonomy, specifically talking about a few of their issues with the Mosaic Law. We talk about whether there should be a three-fold division of the Law, and whether or not the Mosaic Law should be considered binding for the believer.
In this episode, we introduce the concept of Theonomy and Christian Reconstructionism. Theonomy and postmillennialism have been popularized by individuals like Jeff Durbin, Gary DeMar, and Doug Wilson. This episode talks about what it is, and where it came from.
This is a continuation of the previous topic discussing the hermeneutical validity of seeing Jesus in every verse of the Old Testament. In this episode, I review the last half of the Theocast episode which deals with specific examples and work through those.
In this episode we talk about the issue of seeing Jesus in Scriptures. Does every text we read in Scripture speak of Christ, or include discussion of a Law/Gospel distinction? To discuss this we review an episode from some popular Reformed theologians on the Theocast podcast. The episode is entitled, "Stop Taking Jesus Out of the Bibles."
This is the followup to the previous episode on Daniel's 70 weeks. In this episode we talk about the content of Dan 9:24-27 and whether there remains any future fulfillment of Daniel's 70 weeks.
This episode discusses the starting point of Daniel's 70 week prophecy in Daniel 9:24-27. We discuss not just the possible options, but also a key component of the exile and the OT discussion of the sabbatical years.
In this episode we talk about discernment and how the Bible defines it, and encourages all believers to participate.
Today's episode talks about how to think critically about social media from a biblical worldview. We review Hootsuite's 2022 Social Media survey and talk about the social media trends for 2022, with what that means for biblical thinkers going forward.
In this episode we talk about wisdom as it is portrayed in Proverbs and how we ought to think about wisdom as believers.
Today we welcome astrophysicist and apologist Jason Lisle as a special guest. We discuss the issues of worldview and logic as well as what kind of telescope to get. You can visit Dr. Lisle's website (https://biblicalscienceinstitute.com/) for more access to some of his work.
In this episode we analyze 4 cultural thought patterns which are influencing the culture around us: Darwinism, Marxism, Postmodernism, and Social Contract Theory. These 4 thought patterns help explain many of the problems we see in Western culture.
In today's episode we review a short video from John Corvino on whether we should use biblical passages that address homosexuality to form our sexual ethic. Corvino brings up the shellfish and slavery arguments that are often brought forward as examples of inconsistency for Christians.
This episode looks at some of the foundational issues related to Christians, authority, and the government.
Today is the last episode in the series (thus the length of the episode!). In this episode we talk about the positive presentation of baptism …
To celebrate the 100th episode of the Bible Sojourner this episode interviews Matt Waymeyer on the issue of reformed paedobaptism. Really thankful for Matt and …
This episode examines the paedobaptist use of household baptisms in Acts and 1 Corinthians. We look at the presuppositions of household baptism as well as …
This episode gives a detailed look at the connection between baptism and circumcision. Reformed paedobaptists equate the two signs as essentially the same, but there …
Today’s episode continues the series on baptism and talks about how the discontinuity between the people of God in the OT and NT creates significant …
This episode dives into the defense of and arguments against a unifying covenant of grace, and how that would impact the baptism discussion. As argued …
This episode continues our series on the issue of baptism. In this episode we examine the foundations of the Reformed paedobaptist arguments as they were …
Today we start a new series on the subject of baptism. This episode deals with the biblical and historic view of baptism being linked with …
Following the previous episode, this episode looks at 4 passages which are typically viewed as evidence against a physical or literal kingdom (Matthew 12; Luke …
Today’s episode is a brief foray into how we are to think about the Kingdom of God, and how the Old Testament and New Testament …
In today’s episode we look at the interpretation and application of 1 Thessalonians 5:22, “Abstain from all appearance of evil” (KJV). We look at how …
Joy is typically described as something Christians have, while happiness is what the world has. Or something like that. But in this episode we look …
This episode looks at the issue of PGPs (Preferred Gender Pronouns) and how Christians should think about the issues.
Today we talk about Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 and how to interpret it. This passage has sometimes been labeled as the most difficult passage in the Old …
Today we take a little foray into the issue of whether or not you can (or should) use the Bible to prove the Bible. I …
Today’s episode is a bit different than some of the more recent episodes. We start off discussing ethical systems and comparing consequentialist and deontological systems, …
This episode examines Psalm 115, and the theme of the deleterious effects of worshipping anything other than the Creator God. There is also an interesting …
Today on the podcast we talk about trials and how we should think about them as believers. Although trials are by definition difficult, there is …
Today’s episode looks at what it means to be filled with the Spirit. What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit, and how …
We are back with our first episode in 2021. In this episode we look at some of the details of Psalm 1 and how it …
Because of the good discussions that I’ve had with other believers about Critical Race Theory (CRT), I’ve dedicated this episode to thinking through the mindset …
This is the 3rd and final part in our series on CRT. This episode discusses the actual beliefs of Critical Race Theory as explained by …
This episode continues the series on Marxism and Critical Theory by talking about the influence of Postmodernism on the American culture. All of this is …
Today’s episode starts a series on Critical Race Theory and its destructive influence in the culture. Critical Race Theory should be thought of as a …
In today’s episode I review a viral article by John Piper on why he can’t vote for Donald Trump. It is a good example to …
This episode deals with socialism from a biblical worldview. I’m sure there are more problems with socialism, but here are four problems that I see.
This episode looks at two opinion articles from the Huffington post. One relates to a former apostate who notes Christian anti intellectualism leads to “spiritual …
Today’s episode is a little different in analyzing the recent survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research. The survey was conducted in March, 2020 …
If you’ve been reading through Jeremiah ever, you come across an individual called the queen of heaven. Who is this individual? This episode covers the …
Today we discuss Revelation 13:16-18 and the mark of the beast. We look at 666 and whether Nero was the fulfillment of the number or …
In today’s episode I invited my good friend Derrick Boone to the podcast to talk through issues of race and racism. We have an extemporaneous …
Today’s episode looks at some of the external evidence concerning the date of Revelation. Preterism dates the book of revelation between 64-68 AD while traditionally …
This episode looks at Jeff Durbin’s discussion of the abomination of desolation in Matthew 24:15 and Daniel. Much of the time involves Durbin’s discussion of …
Although I had the next episode on Preterism lined up, we take a small break this episode to deal with current events surrounding the protests …
Today’s episode focuses a bit on eschatology and the preterist interpretation of Matthew 24. I walk through a sermon on the Olivet Discourse by Jeff …
Today’s episode looks at church leadership and how the Bible defines them and what their role is. Many denominations create a hierarchy from the differing …
Today’s episode deals with the tricky issue of Acts 15 and James’ use of Amos 9. This is a heavy hitter when it comes eschatological …
This episode is devoted to providing an introduction to the Septuagint (LXX) and why its important for the Christian to be aware of it. Although …
Today’s episode is an interview with Will Varner on the Passion Week and some of his perspectives on the final week leading up to the …
Today’s episode is an interview with one of my friends who is working on his PhD at Cambridge. We discuss the book of Job and …
This episode concludes our brief overview of the categories of God’s sovereign control. Although the list is not meant to be exhaustive, I think it …
Today’s episode talks about God’s sovereignty as it relates to Nature, Nations, Sickness, and Suffering. In a time where there is such a temptation to …
This episode examines an interview Gary Demar did on the rapture pointing out the abundance of straw man argumentation that he uses. There are certainly …
Today’s episode is a review of Philippians 2:5-8 and a discussion of Unitarianism. I review podcast on the Unitarian understanding of Philippians 2:5-8 and how …
Today’s episode is a response to a listener question. I look at Joshua 21:43-45 and how it should be interpreted in the context of the …
Today’s (lengthy) episode deals with the setting of Ruth and what is probably going on behind the scenes. We discuss whether or not the levirate …
Continuing our special series while traveling in Israel and Jordan, today’s episode is an interview with John Whitmore on geology and young earth creationism, with …
In a episode from the country of Jordan I interview Clayton Schultz, the director of the West Institute. We talk about what the West Institute …
Today’s brief episode was a test run for recording podcasts on the go. I tried recording on my Ipad and had a brief reflection on …
Today’s episode is a bit unique in that we do an interview with Derrick A. Boone, a former minister of the Oneness Pentecostal church. We …
This episode discusses some of the presuppositions of transgenderism and how we need to think about it from a biblical perspective. The transgender revolution is …
Today we do something a little different and review a podcast between Nancy Guthrie and Ligon Duncan. It is an interview/review about dispensationalism. We discuss …
Today’s episode deals with the following questions: How do I trust and fear the Lord at the same time? If an atheist is kind-hearted, would …
This is the last of a four part series on the Christian and the Law. This episode deals with the didactic nature of the Law …
This episode discusses two of the most common ways Christians try to apply the OT Law: (1) Traditional Reformed (Tripartite division) and (2) Theonomy.
This episode talks about the specific connection between the General Stipulations (Ten Commandments) and the Specific Stipulations (e.g., Deut 12-26). It is important to have …
This episode begins a series that looks at the Old Testament Law and the believer. This first part looks at the law from the Old …
Today’s episode deals with the following five questions: What is your view on using social media? How can God love his enemies and destroy them …
This episode takes a short look at the Lordship salvation controversy and how that plays out practically in churches today.
This episode looks at Genesis 6:1-4 and talks about who the Sons of God and the Nephilim are. Then we try to figure what’s going …
Today’s episode deals with music in the church and how believers are to evaluate which songs should or should not be used in the church.
Today’s episode discusses God’s plan of redemption in the OT and how the Noahic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New Covenants relate to that plan.
Today’s episode briefly discusses Numbers 5 and Exodus 21 as it relates to the issue of abortion.
This episode takes a brief look at the historical backgrounds of Goliath and Haman in order to help understand these important stories.
This episode looks at Luke 2 and explains some of the background to the Christmas story.
Today’s episode looks at why actually going to church is important. Especially in light of a growing trend to attend church virtually.
Today on the episode we briefly cover two questions: (1) What is the “Cut Off” Penalty of the OT, and (2) What does the NT …
Today we continue our miniseries on reading the Old Testament in context. This episode discusses the importance of the Abrahamic Covenant for reading Genesis and …
This episode starts a miniseries on reading the OT in context. Today we focus on how understanding the Law of the King in Deuteronomy 17 …
Today’s episode examines Genesis 4:7 and whether or not God is telling Cain about sin or a sin offering.
Today’s episode is a brief discussion of the issue of homosexuality and its compatibility with the Church.
This episode covers many of the issues of the Rapture and how to think through the issues methodologically.
How does a believer relate to the OT Law? In today’s episode we discuss how the believer should read the OT in light of living …
This episode walks through Psalm 121 and details Yahweh’s guardianship over his people.
Some put more emphasis on the New Testament, or on the words of Christ. Is this a biblical approach? What does Scripture say about the …
Today’s episode examines 1 Kings 18-19 and possibly corrects a misunderstanding of Elijah’s character.
Today’s episode is an interview/discussion with Adam Waller from GraceLife London. We discuss race, racism, and the church’s solution to a worldly problem.
This episode discusses how we should think about the Kingdom from a New Testament perspective based on Peter’s sermon in Acts 3.
This episode talks about the importance of humility for the Christian and gives some advice for how to work on it.
In this episode we discuss Psalm 109 and other imprecatory psalms. How should the Christian think about psalms which ask for the death/removal of some …
Dr. Bookman continues talking with us about the Life of Christ, specifically about Jesus’s inconceivable claims to deity, His miracles, and ultimately His rejection by …
This week’s episode continues the special Life of Christ series with Dr. Bookman. This episode focuses on the differentiation between the public and private ministry …
Today we have a special guest on the podcast, Dr. Doug Bookman. In today’s episode we talk about the importance of the humanity of Christ …
Today’s episode discusses what is going on in Genesis 9:20-27. What did Ham do that merited Canaan being cursed? We talk through the different views …
In this episode we examine Joshua 9-10 and the Gibeonite deception. How does knowing the geography play in to understanding the passage?
In today’s episode we look at why it is inaccurate to say the King James Version is the best translation. We look at the history …
Today’s episode covers some thoughts on what makes Bible translations different and some of the complexities that are involved in making translations.
In honor of Reformation Day, today’s episode discusses what Luther and Calvin thought of the importance of knowing Greek and Hebrew.
Today we talk about Proverbs 22:6 and whether it is a promise or a warning to parents, and Deuteronomy 22:28-29 and whether the Bible commands …
This episode looks at the book of Numbers and gives insights into what we can learn from the Census data given, as well as the …
Deuteronomy 4 is a key text in understanding what the future of Israel holds. This episode works through Deuteronomy 4:25-30 and gives a brief rundown …
Today’s episode introduces the debate evolution and the various ways of interpreting Genesis 1 and 2.
The Book of Genesis is important for many reasons. However, one thing often not emphasized is how the structure itself emphasizes the message of hope …
What does in mean that humans are made in the image of God? Today’s episode surveys the main views and focuses on the details of …
In this episode, we look at what dispensationalism really is. There are some misconceptions about what it is, as well as confusion about what dispensationalists …
This episode is a “minisode” which gives a brief background of who I am and what I hope to accomplish in this podcast. If you …