Bringing you discussions, interactions, reviews and content related to the best academic literature on Biblical, theological and philosophical issues today from a former Reformed Protestant turned Classical Theistic Humanist.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
In this episode we explore the way that Paul references Hosea in Romans 9:25-26.
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Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
In this short Freed Byte episode, I talk about two passages that make it nearly impossible for me to become a Dispensationalist. And yes... there is an easter-egg from my son at the end (thanks Uncle Fred!)
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Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
A common Provisionist reading of Paul's use of the Potter/Clay Motif in Romans 9 relies on their assumption that the conceptual background to which Paul alludes to is that of Jeremiah 18. In this episode I explore far more plausible backgrounds for Paul's use of the PCM.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
In this episode I give some critical comments about the method and argumentation of Alex O'Conner (CosmicSkeptic) in his recent debate with Jonathan McLatchie.
The basic points of contention - his failed epistemological standard and use of hyperskepticism as a method, and his advancement of the failed thesis of Jesus Mythicism and unchecked parroting of arguments made by the likes of unemployed blogger, Richard Carrier.
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
In this episode I give various Calvinistic musings, ranging from why Inspiration and basic Christian orthodoxy are good arguments for a kind of Calvinistic Compatiblism/Soft Determinism, thoughts on why discussions about sovereignty often fail before they get started, and if Calvinists can "know" that they are elect.
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Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
In this episode I present a paper I wrote breaking down what theologians have called the Munus Triples, or the Threefold Office of Christ - that is Prophet, Priest, and King. I explore how Christ is the fulfillment of each of the three Biblical offices and how he functions in each prior to his incarnation, during his earthly ministry, and in glory.
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Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Equivocations abound when discussing hermeneutics and whether a text is allegorical, metaphorical, symbolic, literal, historical and so forth. I try to quickly unravel the knot that many have made.
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Sunday Nov 03, 2019
Sunday Nov 03, 2019
In this sermon, I preaching on Romans 8 and the how we can have assurance of the sovereign plan and love of God despite going through suffering. Not because of our faithfulness, but because God is a God who keeps his promises.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
Tuesday Oct 29, 2019
In this quick episode I discuss the simple problem that plagues the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Invisible Teapot and yes, the Ultimate Burrito as a rival explanatory concept to God.
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Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
In this quick Freedway Thinker, I discuss some of the problems that occur when people attempt to make arguments from the early church fathers to support their theological or historical claims. I have been a pretty staunch advocate of doing so sparingly and with great caution. The methodology needed to discuss the early church and their beliefs if riddled with landmines. And most people step on the very first one they see.
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