Introduction to "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth"

Revelation Introduction: Why was the book of Revelation written?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:14:22 GMT

This podcast introduces our study of the book of Revelation. We will be studying Revelation until we cover ever chapter. This will not be an intensive exegetical/expositional Bible study, but is intended to give listeners a concise overview of the Book. Why was Revelation written? This podcast does not get into the text of Revelation yet, but tells listeners why the book was written in the first place.

Why God Destroyed the Canaanites Part 3: Cultic Spirituality and Demonism

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:12:34 GMT

This is part 3 of Why God Destroyed the Canaanites:: Cultic spiritism and demonism. Essentially, the Canaanites went beyond the point of no return down this dark road.

Why God Destroyed the Canaanites Part 2: Orgiastic Cultic Sexuality

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:42:57 GMT

This podcast focuses on the second reason God commanded the Israelites to destroy the Canaanites: unabated orgiastic cultic sexuality.

Why God Destroyed the Canaanites Part 1: Barbaric Human Sacrifice

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:33:53 GMT

God commanded Moses and Joshua to completely wipe out the the seven nations of Canaanite. Why? These seems cruel and heartless by our standards. Yet, this podcast is dedicated to answering that difficult question: Barbaric Human Sacrifice.

Did Moses Tell Rape Victims They Must Marry Their Rapists?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 02:57:49 GMT

This episode focuses on whether Moses commanded rapists to marry their victims as Deut 22:28-29 allegedly purports. If Moses, indeed, commanded the victims of rape to marry their rapists, it raises grave ethical questions. Listen to find out whether, in fact, Moses commanded this.

Was Jesus a racist?

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:28:12 GMT

Was Jesus a racist? Did he favor Jews over Gentiles? After reading Matt 15:21-28, someone could come to that conclusion. He called a desperate woman a "dog." Why would he do such a thing? Please listen to this podcast to find out. After you do, you will realize that Jesus is not xenophobic or racist. He simply needs honesty before he can offer help to those who call on him.

Is God guilty of stereotyping?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:14:43 GMT

This podcast analyzes the use of stereotypes. Are stereotypes untrue? Is there ever a time to use them to characterize people? The Apostle Paul quoted a famous Cretan poet who spoke disparagingly about his own countrymen using a stereotype. In Titus 1:10ff, Paul essentially agreed with the statement of this Cretan poet. Was Paul wrong? This episode answers that question.

Heresies of the early and modern churches

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 01:21:42 GMT

This podcast is an interview with Dr, Joseph Kim of Lancaster Bible College/Capital Seminary. Dr. Kim's expertise focuses on early church history. We discuss the most pernicious heresy confronting the early church and the people involved in the controversy. We also discuss similar trends in the modern church and what is truly important in ministry.

Gen 6:2 "The sons of God saw the daughters of men"

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:46:07 GMT

This podcast is an interview with a Hebrew scholar discussing the strange passage of Genesis 6 where the "sons of God saw the daughters of men," and married them. Are these fallen angels or are the sons of God the godly line of Seth? Please listen to Dr. Mark Meyer's take on this fascinating passage.

The Importance of the Life of Josephus

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:15:22 GMT

When skeptics require historical proof for the persons and events mentioned in the New Testament, there is not a more important figure than Flavius Josephus; Pharisee, Jewish general, and Roman historian. Listen to this broadcast and find out how significant his life and writings are to the study of the New Testament.

The two natures of Christ: The hypostatic union

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:56:44 GMT

Christians have struggled with the concept of Jesus being both God and man simultaneously., If he is God, why did he say that only the Heavenly Father knew the exact time of the second coming (Matt. 24:36)? How come Jesus didn't know it? If Jesus is God, why did he say that his Father is greater than himself (Jn. 10:29)? The answer lies in the understanding that Christ had two natures.

The Doctrine of the Trinity

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:03:14 GMT

This podcast explains the doctrine of the Trinity. It has been misunderstood and poorly illustrated for millennia. I trust the simplicity of this presentation helps clarify how God can be both three persons yet one being at the same time.

Theodicy: Why an all-powerful, all-good God allows evil in the world

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:20:44 GMT

If God is all-powerful and all-good, why is there evil in the world? Theologians call this dilemma Theodicy. This episode is dedicated to answer this difficult conundrum.

Introduction to "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth" podcasts

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:07:14 GMT

This is an introduction to all future "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth" podcasts. Who they are intended for, what I hope to accomplish, what my qualifications are, what is their purpose, are all questions that are answered in this introduction.