Biblical Foundations

Episode 59: This is the eleventh and final episode of our series walking through the Gospel of John. Today, Dr. Köstenberger talks about one of Jesus' most beloved miracles: the healing of a man born blind.    The Biblical Foundations podcast will be taking a break during the holiday season but will return with new episodes in mid-January 2022.

Episode 58: This is the tenth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Listen in to hear Dr. Köstenberger teach on the various events around the Feast of Tabernacles in John 7-8.

Episode 57: This is the ninth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Listen in to hear Dr. Köstenberger teach on the bread of life discourse.

Episode 56: This is the eighth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Listen in to hear about one of Jesus's most well-known miracles, the feeding of the 5,000. 

Episode 55: This is the seventh episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Listen in to hear about the healing of an invalid at the pool of Bethesda. 

Episode 54: In this episode, we take a break from walking through John's Gospel to listen in on a Q&A session about John's Gospel at the FTC Workshops at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Episode 53: This is the sixth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Dr. Köstenberger talks about two beloved scenes from this gospel that close out the Cana cycle, the woman at the well and the healing of the official's son. 

Episode 52: This is the fifth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Dr Köstenberger talks about Jesus' famous discussion with Nicodemus in John 3.

Episode 51: This is the fourth episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Dr. Köstenberger talks about the first of Jesus' signs, the water turned to wine, and the cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem. 

Episode 50: This is the third episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. In this episode, Dr. Köstenberger expounds the prologue of John's Gospel.

Episode 49: This is the second episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Dr. Köstenberger explores the relationship between John and the Synoptic Gospels. 

Episode 48: This is the first episode in a series of episodes walking through the Gospel of John. Dr. Köstenberger explores internal and external evidence to answer the question, "Who wrote the Fourth Gospel?"

Episode 47: In this episode, we discuss the importance of biblical chronology with Andrew Steinmann and Rodger Young. Dr. Steinmann is distinguished professor of theology and Hebrew at Concordia University Chicago. Dr. Young is an independent researcher.

Episode 46: In this episode, we discuss the importance of biblical chronology with Andrew Steinmann and Rodger Young. Dr. Steinmann is distinguished professor of theology and Hebrew at Concordia University Chicago. Dr. Young is an independent researcher.

Episode 45: In this episode we continue our conversationwith Abe Kuruvilla and discuss the Christiconic approach to preaching.

Episode 44: In this episode we sit down with Abe Kuruvilla to discuss the importance of hermeneutics to the task of preaching. Dr. Kuruvilla is Senior Research Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books including Privilege the Text! A Theological Hermeneutic for Preaching.

Episode 43: In this episode, we continue our discussion with Bob Yarbrough on populist and elitist approaches to biblical interpretation. He addresses this issue in his book Clash of Visions published by Christian Focus. 

Episode 42: In this episode, we sit down with Bob Yarbrough to discuss contrasting approaches to biblical interpretation today: elitism vs. populism. The former has encouraged many to abandon the Christian heritage; the latter has informed the largest numeric increase of professing Christians in world history. He addresses this issue in his book Clash of Visions published by Christian Focus. 

Episode 41: In this episode, we sit down with Ben Gladd to discuss commentaries. He and Andreas Köstenberger also introduce the newly updated Evangelical Exegetical Commentary (EEC) series published by Lexham. Dr. Gladd is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary.

Episode 40: In this episode, Jimmy Roh discusses with Andreas Köstenberger the second edition of his Invitation to Biblical Interpretation published by Kregel Academic.

Episode 39: In this episode, Jimmy Roh sits down with Andreas Köstenberger to discuss his approach to biblical interpretation: the 'Hermeneutical Triad' of history, literature, and theology.

Episode 38: In this episode, Andreas Köstenberger sits down with Ben Witherington to reflect on his career as a biblical scholar and discuss his book Biblical Theology: The Convergence of the Canon published by Cambridge University Press. Dr. Witherington is the Jean R. Amos Professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Episode 37: In this episode we discuss the book of Revelation with Dr. Brian Tabb and his book All Things New: Revelation as Canonical Capstone published in the New Studies in Biblical Theology series by IVP Academic. Dr. Tabb serves as Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Bethlehem College & Seminary and general editor of Themelios published by The Gospel Coalition.

Episode 36: In this episode we discuss biblical theology with Dr. Benjamin Gladd and his book From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God published by IVP Academic. Dr. Gladd is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary and editor of the Essential Studies in Biblical Theology series.

Episode 35: In this episode we discuss approaching wisdom literature with Dr. Will Kynes and his book An Obituary for “Wisdom Literature” published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Kynes is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Samford University. 

Episode 34: In this episode we discuss how to approach interpreting the General Epistles and Revelation and Andreas Köstenberger's new book Handbook on Hebrews through Revelation published by Baker Academic.

Episode 33: In this episode, Jimmy Roh discusses a biblical theology of mission with Andreas Köstenberger and his recently published second edition of Salvation to the Ends of the Earth, co-authored with T. Desmond Alexander and published in the New Studies in Biblical Theology series by IVP Academic.

Episode 32: In this episode, we discuss early Christian mission with Dr. Eckhard Schnabel. Dr. Schnabel is Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the author of Early Christian Mission (2 vols.) published by IVP Academic.

Episode 31: In this episode, we discuss the The Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge (THGNT) published by Crossway with the principal of Tyndale House, Dr. Peter Williams.

Episode 30: In this episode, we discuss teaching and learning NT Greek with Dr. Rob Plummer at the release of the second edition of Going Deeper with New Testament Greek. Dr. Plummer is professor of biblical studies and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the host of The Daily Dose of Greek.

Episode 29: In this episode, Jimmy Roh sits down with Andreas and Margaret Köstenberger to discuss the topic of parenting and their new book Parenting Essentials published by Christian Focus.

Episode 28: We conclude seasons 1-2 of Biblical Foundations with a conversation with Darrell Bock on the current state of historical Jesus research. We discuss his new book Jesus, Skepticism, and the Problem of History published by Zondervan academic. Dr. Bock is the Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Episode 27: We continue our conversation with Michael Kruger about heresy and orthodoxy in early Christianity and discuss the 'rule of faith' and the New Testament canon. Dr. Kruger is President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

Episode 26: In this episode, we discuss Christianity in the second century with Michael Kruger from his book Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church, published by IVP Academic. Dr. Kruger is President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

Episode 25: Special guest host Margaret Köstenberger sits down with Nancy Guthrie to discuss biblical theology and her new book Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus published by Crossway. Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible to women at her church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and at conferences worldwide. She and her husband, David, are the cohosts of the GriefShare video series used in more than 10,000 churches nationwide and also host Respite Retreats for couples who have experienced the death of a child. Guthrie is also the host of Help Me Teach the Bible, a podcast from the Gospel Coalition.

Episode 24: In this episode, Jimmy Roh and Andreas Köstenberger discuss and walk through the presentation of Jesus in each of the Gospels. Dr. Köstenberger is the author of the newly published The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction by Kregel Academic. Note: we apologize for the audio quality due to technical difficulties.

Episode 23: In this episode, Jimmy Roh sits down with Andreas Köstenberger to discuss his new book The Jesus of the Gospels: An Introduction published by Kregel Academic. Note: we apologize for the poor audio quality of this episode.

Episode 22: In this episode, Andreas Köstenberger sits down with Stan Wallace and Keith Campbell of Global Scholars to discuss the topic of Christian scholarship around the world. Dr. Stan Wallace is president and CEO and Dr. Keith Campbell is vice president of Global Scholars, an organization equipping Christian academics to serve Christ in global higher education. You can learn more about their work at Global-Scholars.org.

Episode 21: In this episode we discuss the theme of reversal with Greg Beale and his new book Redemptive Reversals and the Ironic Overturning of Human Wisdom published by Crossway. Dr. Beale is J. Gresham Machen Chair New Testament and biblical interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary.

Episode 20: In this episode, Andreas Köstenberger sits down with Scott Duvall and Danny Hays to discuss their new book God's Relational Presence: The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology. Dr. J. Scott Duvall is Professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies and Dr. Danny Hays is Dean of the School of Christian Studies and Professor of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University.

Episode 19: In this episode, we continue our discussion with Craig Keener on the historical reliability of the Gospels. Dr. Craig Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Episode 18: In this episode, we discuss the genre of the Gospels with Craig Keener and his book Christobiography: Memory, History, and the Reliability of the Gospels. Dr. Craig Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary.

Episode 17: In this episode, Andreas Köstenberger discusses the importance of hermeneutics with J. Scott Duvall and Danny Hays and their book Grasping God's Word. Dr. J. Scott Duvall is professor of New Testament and J. C. and Mae Fuller Chair of Biblical Studies and Dr. Danny Hays is dean of the School of Christian Studies and professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University.

Episode 16: In this episode, we discuss the Gospel of Matthew with Patrick Schreiner and his book, Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus. Dr. Patrick Schreiner is Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Western Seminary in Portland, OR. He is also the author of The Kingdom of God and the Glory of Cross.

Episode 15: In this episode, we discuss the newly published T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism with co-editor Dan Gurtner.

Episode 14: In this episode, we discuss the Jewish background of the New Testament with Dr. Dan Gurtner. What is the relevance of Second Temple Judaism to studying the New Testament? Dan Gurtner is Ernest Mildred Hogan Professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and co-editor of the T&T Clark Encyclopedia of Second Temple Judaism.

Episode 13: In this episode, we continue our conversation with Abner Chou on the hermeneutics of the biblical writers. What is a proper Christian hermeneutic? What is the relationship between hermeneutics and biblical theology?

Episode 12: In this episode, we discuss the hermeneutics of the biblical writers with Dr. Abner Chou, professor of biblical studies at The Master's College and Seminary. How do the prophets and apostles interpret Scripture?

Episode 11: In this episode, Dr. Andreas Köstenberger and Jimmy Roh discuss interpreting the Book of Revelation with Dr. Tom Schreiner, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Episode 10: In this episode, we discuss the reliability of the Gospels with Dr. Peter Williams, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge. Are the Gospels historically accurate? How were they transmitted? What about alleged contradictions? We tackle these questions and more as we discuss the arguments from his book, Can We Trust the Gospels?.

Episode 9: In this episode, D. A. Carson shares the story of The Gospel Coalition and reflects upon its history and expanding ministry around the globe.