How the Old Testament is used in the New Testament gives us insight into how those in the first century observed, interpreted, and applied God’s Word. They did this by employing a consistent, literal method of interpretation and not by allegori

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part 6: Prophecy

Nov 14th, 2023 1h 8m

An often-neglected area of study, a large portion of Scripture is prophecy. In addition to being a powerful polemic for the veracity of God’s Word, literally fulfilled prophecy validated the Messianic credentials of Jesus Christ at His first co

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part V: Parables and Allegories

Nov 7th, 2023 1h 3m

Understanding why and how parables are used in Scripture, especially by Jesus, is a vital part of interpreting God’s Word. And the presence of allegories in the Bible does not give license to the student to interpret “allegorically”, the invali

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method Part 4: Types and Symbols

Oct 31st, 2023 56m 42s

Though perhaps more challenging than some of the other “gaps” we need to overcome, the literal, historical, and grammatical method of interpretation will still yield God’s intended meaning for the student of His Word if faithfully and consisten

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method, Part 2: Literature

Oct 17th, 2023 1h 14m

The Bible is a rich and beautiful collection of various kinds of literature or “genre”. However, we still must consistently apply the literal method of interpretation to each to arrive at God’s intended meaning and application for our lives.

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Working the Method, Part 1: Grammar

Oct 10th, 2023 1h 5m

Now that we have the three tools of observation, interpretation, and application in our hermeneutics toolbox we can begin to apply them to the various aspects of God’s Word. Since God chose to communicate in languages a careful study of grammar

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Application

Oct 3rd, 2023 1h 17m

Once we see what the Scripture says, and understand what it means, our next task is to make application to our lives. Jesus prayed to His Father that His disciples would be sanctified in the truth (John 17:17) and we dare not short circuit the

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Interpretation

Sep 26th, 2023 1h 26m

Having seen what the Scripture says we must understand what it means by applying sound interpretive principles. Our model is the same one used by the prophets, the apostles, and by Jesus Himself.★ Support this podcast ★

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Observation

Sep 19th, 2023 59m 36s

The first step in understanding anything is to observe it. The Bible is a rich treasure house of truth and we must apply ourselves diligently to glean all that God has for us. We will never understand and apply what we do not see.★ Support

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Evaluating Interpretive Systems

Sep 12th, 2023 1h 20m

Historically the two competing interpretive systems were the allegorical and literal methods. The allegorical method won out and dominated for over a thousand years until the reformation. The Spirit of God then moved the reformers to recover so

The Science and Art of Biblical Interpretation - Introduction

Sep 6th, 2023 1h 8m

Our motivation for seeking to understand the Word of God is that we may know, worship, and obey the God of the Word because all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable. 2 Timothy 3:16★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Fundamentalism: Inerrancy and Experience

May 9th, 2023 1h 41m

How and why did fundamentalism arise and why are we indebted to those early separatists? Where did the Charismatic movement come from and why is it dangerous to the long-term health of the church?★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Denominations: Division and Conscience

May 2nd, 2023 1h 9m

Where did denominations come from, and how did they arise? Are they a blessing or a curse? Why are there so many denominations?★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Calvin and Calvinism

Apr 25th, 2023 1h 15m

In this lesson, we examined the conflict between the followers of John Calvin and the followers of James Arminius comparing and constraining the two divergent views of God’s mysterious work of redemption.★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Zwingli and the Anabaptists

Apr 18th, 2023 1h 15m

In tonight’s lesson, we explored the turbulent life of Ulrich Zwingli, from his launching of the Swiss Reformation to his communion controversy with Luther to his tragic and lamentable role in persecuting his former students known to history as

The History of Doctrine - The Reformation and Martin Luther

Apr 11th, 2023 1h 12m

Lawyer-turned-monk-turned-reformer Martin Luther was a prolific writer and is most famous for his 95 Theses written and nailed to the church's door at Wittenberg in October 1517.★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Roman Catholic Salvation

Apr 4th, 2023 1h 20m

How does salvation work according to Rome? What role does purgatory play? Does Rome still teach indulgences?★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - The "Sacrifice" of the Mass

Mar 28th, 2023 1h 10m

Tonight's study will briefly examine "The Mass," explaining the process and why it is an essential and unreformable part of Roman Catholic theology.★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - Monasticism

Mar 21st, 2023 1h 11m

Learn why we are deeply indebted to this strange and unfamiliar practice. How did monasticism prepare the world to move from the relative darkness of the Middle Ages to the glorious light of the Reformation?★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - The Rise of Islam

Mar 14th, 2023 1h 6m

Born in the seventh century AD, Islam has become the fastest-growing world religion. Where did it come from? What does it teach? In this lesson, we will explore these issues and more.★ Support this podcast ★

The History of Doctrine - The Council of Chalcedon

Mar 7th, 2023 1h 6m

In this lesson, we will complete our study of Christological controversies by looking at the "four fences" of Chalcedonian orthodoxy which provide boundaries beyond which it is not safe to go in exploring the mystery of how the two natures of C

The History of Doctrine - Controversy and Canonicity

Feb 28th, 2023 1h 10m

In this lesson, we inquired into the controversy over icons as well as inadequate theories of the atonement proposed during the 12th century. We also evaluated the Didache and observed that it lacks the authority of the books included in the N

The History of Doctrine - Canonicity

Feb 21st, 2023 1h 11m

Did the Church form the canon or did the canon form the Church? How does a Believer know what is Scripture and what isn’t? How we answer these questions will set the trajectory for our understanding of the Church and the Bible.★ Support thi