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The Bible Sojourner
Author: Peter Goeman
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Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
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We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 5 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the scribes who copied our New Testament manuscripts. What was their life like? How does knowing about them help us?For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 4 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Manuscript Contents, discussing the content of the various New Testament Manuscripts, helping us understand exactly what they looked like and how that impacts our understanding of the transmission of the New Testament. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 3 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Manuscripts, how the text of the New Testament was preserved and passed down from generation to generation. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 2 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament Canon, how it developed and what the role of the church was in recognizing the authoritative books of Scripture. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of the New Testament documents.This is part 1 of a 7 part series, called Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament. This episode focuses on the New Testament autographs and how they fit into our modern New Testaments today. For more on CSNTM: https://www.csntm.org/For more on Denis Salgado: https://www.csntm.org/2022/09/15/welcome-denis-salgado/ 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter looks at the State of Theology survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research (https://thestateoftheology.com/). What trends are we seeing among Christians, and do we have reason to be encouraged or discouraged?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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:41 Intro to Dan McClellan11:37 Start of Dan’s Video on Homosexuality12:28 Comments on Gay Conversion Therapy and Christopher Yuan18:05 Dan’s Video Comments on Culture and Context19:50 Peter’s Response on Leviticus, Ancient Culture, etc. 38:30 Dan’s Video Comments on Bible’s View on Sin38:58 Comments on Dan’s Denial of Pentateuch Authorship41:19 Dan’s Video Comments Continued42:05 Peter’s Response to Dan’s Comments on Sin44:00 Dan’s Video Comments Continued44:40 Peter’s Response on Issues Dan Raised51:32 Conclusion and OutroPeter Goeman's Blog Post on Homosexuality and 1946: https://petergoeman.com/was-homosexuality-added-to-the-bible-in-1946/Dan McClellan’s Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_McClellan_(biblical_scholar)Problems with “homosexuality is sin” rhetoric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKP6JHKlbVEWho is the first biblical character we can confirm was historical? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMa9k40bFVoIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
The giveaway is over, sorry!In this video, Peter is joined by Dr. Ryan Meyer from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, author of “This Generation in Matthew 24:34 and The New Exodus” (2025). How should we understand the phrase, “this generation will not pass away until all these things take place”? Dr. Meyer walks us through the important backdrop of the word “generation” (γενεά), and how Matthew appeals to the Old Testament context. Enjoy this fascinating conversation!Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:19 Who is Dr. Ryan Meyer?04:36 Why Write on This Generation?09:20 Why Do Some People say Matt 24:34 is Embarrassing?11:45 Survey of the Main Interpretations of Matt 24:3418:30 The Lexical Meaning of Genea (Generation)27:11 The Old Testament Background of Deuteronomy 3239:09 The Structure of the Olivet Discourse49:00 Why Only Focus on Matthew?54:13 Isn't Jesus Clearly Talking to "That Generation"?59:28 Is There a Better Translation of "This Generation"?1:01:55 Why Does This Issue Matter?1:05:33 Concluding Thoughts and Book InformationMore about Dr. Ryan Meyer: https://dbts.edu/faculty-meyer/Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGJH1T12/Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary: https://dbts.eduMeyer’s Article on the Abomination of Desolation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGzzKEudNiNuDm4FFvmwMCHX6mOfIox3/viewIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Many interpreters want to make the 1,000 years of Revelation 20 figurative. Is that justifiable with the details in Revelation 20? Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, answers that question by giving a list of criteria for knowing when something is figurative or whether it is literal.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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, we examine the claim that the land promise in the Abrahamic covenant has already been fulfilled. Joshua 21:43 states that "the LORD gave to Israel all the land that he swore to give to their fathers." Does this mean that futurists are incorrect when they say that Israel can expect a return to the land of their forefathers? Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:33 The Language of the Abrahamic Covenant05:42 Various Interpretations of the Land Promise08:38 Joshua 21:43-45 and the Land Promise Being Fulfilled16:12 The Danger of Taking Verses Out of Context18:09 The Example of the Noahic Covenant22:14 The Boundaries Promised to Israel26:16 Context of Joshua 21:43-4531:58 Context of Judges 135:30 Context of Exodus 23:3037:50 What does the Law and the Prophets Say?45:32 What Does Joshua 21:43-45 Mean?Gary DeMar Article Quoted: https://americanvision.org/1738/israel-gaza-land-rapture/Maps used from https://biblemapper.com/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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Are Christians or Jews Abraham's Offspring? What about both? The language "seed of Abraham" or "offspring of Abraham" can refer to at least four different entities within Scripture.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to the Four Distinct Uses of Seed00:44 (1) Physical Israel as Seed03:19 (2) Non-Israel Physical Descendants of Abraham04:13 (3) Messiah as Seed05:53 (4) Gentiles as SeedIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Most people equate dispensationalism with date-setting, looking for blood moons, red heifers, and news headlines that match biblical prophecy. But the truth behind Christian date setting is a little more interesting, and it did not start with the dispensationalists. In fact, the dispensationalists tried to combat the date-setting phenomenon.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction05:48 The History of Date Setting21:02 Dispensationalism and Date Setting32:21 Should we try to set dates?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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Amillennialists and Postmillennialists both argue that Satan is currently bound (cf. Rev 20:3). Revelation expert, Matt Waymeyer, helps us think through the binding of Satan and whether Satan is currently bound. Full interview is found on episodes 160 and 161 of The Bible Sojourner. 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Recently, Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz debated whether Christians should support modern Israel by arguing about Genesis 12:3. Here is a brief review of the comments, along with the biblical information on the applicability of the Abrahamic covenant today. Is it still true that those who bless Israel will be blessed and those who mistreat them will be cursed? Let’s look at what the Bible says. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction03:20 Begin Tucker and Cruz Video Clip Analysis13:01 Does Cruz Represent Dispensationalism?19:14 How are we to understand Genesis 12:3?39:11 Must Christians Support Israel in All They Do?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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In arguing that Gentile believers ought to be considered as True Israel, one of the most significant passages discussed is Galatians 3. In Galatians 3, Gentile believers are called sons of God and the offspring of Abraham. These phrases also refer to Israel in the Old Testament. Does this mean that Gentiles are pictured as the spiritual Israel? Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction02:22 Proof Texts within Galatians 309:25 Scholarly Quotations on Galatians 312:37 Response 1: Presuppositions of Burden of Proof14:59 Response 2: Logical Problems22:34 Response 3: 4 Categories for "Offspring" in Bible30:01 Response 4: Abraham's Uniqueness34:17 Response 5: Incorporation in Christ36:39 Response 6: Problems with Galatians 3:2841:33 Concluding ThoughtsIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
Many Christians have not thought much about the idea of cremation. In this video, Peter walks through an article by Rodney Decker on the issue and tries to help believers understand some of the issues that are at stake in these end-of-life decisions. The final conclusion? Although cremation is very popular today, perhaps we ought to rethink how we make that decision. Rodney Decker Cremation Article Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction01:37 History of Cremation in the US and Statistics09:43 Prominent Christian Views of Cremation11:50 Decker Article and Bible Passages that Have Implications for Cremation Discussion27:31 Archaeologically, what were the common burial practices in Israel?36:52 Important Theological Considerations42:19 Decker's Conclusion48:54 Final Thoughts on Cremation and the Christian53:20 OutroIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.
In this episode, Peter is joined by Rick Holland to help us think through the issue of Christians and online dating. Online dating is a very popular trend, but it is not without its significant problems. Join Peter and Rick as they discuss the dangers of online dating, and how Christians should think about dating in general.Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Rick Holland07:04 Is there a difference between dating and courting?11:16 Why has there been an online dating revolution?19:57 Is online dating a sin for Christians?22:24 What are the dangers of online dating?38:38 What are the principles & goals of the dating process?45:30 What are some of the challenges for young adults isolating themselves?48:23 How can the church help singles looking for a spouse?54:45 What is an ideal first date?57:13 What is the characteristic you should look for in a potential spouse?59:37 What is the characteristic you should pursue in your own life?Links Related to Rick Holland:Expositors Seminary: https://expositors.org/Mission Roads Bible Church: https://www.mrbckc.org/Leave a Review or FollowIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.The Bible Sojourner Merchandise
How many resurrections does the Bible talk about? Here is a list of 14 resurrections and a few honorable mentions! Resurrections discussed include the resurrection of Jesus and Lazarus, as well as many others.Leave a Review or FollowIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.The Bible Sojourner Merchandise
In this episode, we examine the imprecatory psalms (aka mean psalms!) and discuss what their purpose is and whether we can apply them today. Many Christians have said that imprecatory psalms have no usefulness today. There certainly seems to be a difference between what Jesus said about loving your enemies and the psalms that call curses on the heads of your enemies. Let's talk about it. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction06:06 Famous Quotes Saying No Christian Use of These Psalms14:56 The Importance of Understanding the Biblical Covenants20:30 The Importance of the Davidic Covenant26:22 Thinking Through Some Examples (Psalm 137)32:54 Psalms 69 and 109 as Psalms of David35:24 Principles to Keep in Mind45:02 Are Imprecatory Psalms for Today?Leave a Review or FollowIf 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.Visit shepherds.edu for more on Shepherds Theological Seminary where Dr. Goeman teaches.The Bible Sojourner Merchandise