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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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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 Outro
Article 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 Introduction
05:42 Begin Review of Article by Zachary Garris
16:02 Children of Believers were Members of the Abrahamic Covenant
24:18 The New Covenant is a Renewal of the Abrahamic Covenant
44:00 Baptism Replaced Circumcision as the Sign of the Covenant
01:00:16 Children born to Christian Parents are Members of the New Covenant
01:11:20 Conclusion
Article by Zachary Garris reviewed in the video: https://knowingscripture.com/articles/why-we-should-baptize-babies-the-case-for-covenantal-infant-baptism
Waymeyer Article referenced: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-29-Number-2.pdf
Gavin Ortlund article referenced: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/why-not-grandchildren-an-argument-against-reformed-paedobaptism/
Link to Peter's book, The Baptism Debate: Understanding and Evaluating Reformed Infant Baptism
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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 Bible
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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/
Bible and Theology Matters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters
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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/
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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:
Amazon
WTS Bookstore
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.
You can order "Isaiah's Great Light" here
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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.pdf
Varner'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 - Introduction
04:40 - Why are there differences in the Christmas narrative in the Gospels?
07:37 - Why are the genealogies different in Matthew and Luke?
09:40 - Are there gaps in the genealogies?
13:16 - Understanding the significane of 14 in Matthew's genealogy
14:46 - Are Matthew and Luke tracing the same genealogy?
16:50 - How does the OT expectation feed into Matthew's genealogy?
20:04 - Why Does Matthew discuss the Magi?
25:18 - Varner's view on the star in Matthew
29:25 - Was there a nasty inn keeper?
35:04 - Why does Luke talk about the shepherds visiting Jesus?
37:35 - Wisdom on thinking about the Christmas season
39:21 - Land of the Bible Free Videos
41:12 - Conclusion
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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