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Genesis 22 is often preached as a clear picture of the cross—but the New Testament never explicitly says that. In this episode, we examine what the text actually says, how the NT uses it, and why that silence should force us to rethink how confidently we make certain theological claims.

We listen to a christian podcast that used very explicit language

Let's consider six days in the life of Judas

It's Holy Week—and the language of Christ's suffering is being applied to Donald Trump, seriously!

We look at Judas by working through Psalm 14, Romans 1 and Romans 3

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A sermon titled "When A Person Gives Himself To Satan" presents Judas as a man who progressively gave himself over to sin, ultimately leading to betrayal and destruction. But is that what Scripture actually teaches?

A sermon titled "When A Person Gives Himself To Satan" presents Judas as a man who progressively gave himself over to sin, ultimately leading to betrayal and destruction. But is that what Scripture actually teaches?

We begin a series about Judas and looking at him in a deeper way than he may typically be talked about.

We check out a revival meeting that took place in Virginia

What are the "15 rules of hermeneutics" that preachers often reference—and do they actually exist? In this episode, we trace the origin of these so-called rules, examine their historical development, and carefully evaluate each one.

I received an email from a ministry that asked, Is This The Psalm 83 War? The email had a link to a video, so let’s review the video together

We check out a revival meeting that took place in Virginia

We check out a revival meeting that took place in Virginia

What are the "15 rules of hermeneutics" that preachers often reference—and do they actually exist? In this episode, we trace the origin of these so-called rules, examine their historical development, and carefully evaluate each one.

A sermon claims Isaiah 6 teaches how to experience "personal revival." But is that actually what the text is about? In this episode, we examine the passage carefully and ask whether "personal revival" comes from Scripture—or is being read into it.

A study of Luke 15 turns into something else entirely. In this episode, we examine how meaning gets imported into the text—and why that's a problem. Are we hearing Scripture… or speaking over it?

Does unbelief limit God? Matthew 13:58 is often used to explain why miracles don't happen—but is that what the text really says?

I visited a Lutheran church this morning and saw Ezekiel 37—the valley of dry bones. My first thought: Not again.

I finish a review of a message called, No More Boring Bible Study

I continue a review of a message called, No More Boring Bible Study

I review a message called, No More Boring Bible Study

Ephesians 5 presents a problem no one can easily solve. In Part 1, we saw the weight of its commands—and the reality that we don't live them. In this episode, we step back and examine the structure of Ephesians itself. And instead of resolving the tension… it only gets worse. So what are these commands actually doing?