Seminary Unboxed

Dr. Miller joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude." Contender is available on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/4gVBcMZ

Dr. Ayars discusses the multitude in heaven.

In this episode Dr. Ayars discusses Revelation 7 and the 144,000.

A brief overview of the meaning behind the four apocalyptic horsemen, the martyrs, and the earthquake.

In this episode, Dr. Matt Ayars, Dr. Andy Miller III, Dr. Steve Blakemore, and Dr. Murray Vasser discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. They answer questions like, "Should Wesleyan's use the term 'inerrancy'"? "Does the doctrine of inerrancy die the death of a thousand qualifications?" "Is the doctrine a contemporary doctrine?"

In this episode, Dr. Ayars exegetes Revelation 5, where Jesus, the slain lamb, is worshipped because of his obedience and ultimately redemptive work. He alone fulfills God's redemptive purposes in the world.

In this episode, Dr. Ayars interprets the meaning of the fours creatures around the throne and the theological basis for their worship.

In this episode of Seminary Unboxed, Dr. Matt Ayars and Dr. Steve Blakemore discuss a theology of artificial intelligence. The discussion ranges from the what makes humanity unique, how AI is not and will never be God, the notions of love, personhood, and even the eschatological threat of artificial intelligence informed by notions from the book of Revelation. Dr. Steve Blakemore is Professor of Christian thought and theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary (wbs.edu). Dr. Matt Ayars is President and Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary. Link to Dr. Blakemore's book Recovering the Soul: Aquinas's and Spinoza's Surprising and Helpful Affinity on the Nature of Mind-Body Unity: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Soul-Aquinass-Surprising-Mind-Body/dp/1532698127/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1687805662&sr=8-1

In this episode, Dr. Ayars discusses how the Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit is divine by considering the incommunicable divine attributes of the Holy Spirit (i.e., all-powerful, all-knowing, not restricted by time and space), the divine titles of the Holy Spirit and that for the Holy Spirit to truly represent the divine Presence, he must be God.

In this episode Dr. Ayars explains the basic notions to the Trinity and how the Holy Spirit fits into the bigger trinitarian framework.

In this episode, Dr. Ayars talks about the church tradition and doctrine as a source of information when studying the Holy Spirit. Church tradition is not human invention/teaching to be added to the Scriptures; rather, church tradition is the Church's attempt, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to preserve in concise language the apostolic witness of the New Testament. We can rely on the creeds when they say that the Holy Spirit "eternally proceeds from the Father through Son.

In this episode, Dr. Ayars explains his convictions about the Bible as the primary source for studying the Holy Spirit. As a text that is inspired/authoritative, inerrant, sufficient, clear, and unified, the Bible is the authority for finding out what the Holy SPirit reveals about himself in that very text.

In this episode Dr. Ayars summarizes the introduction to his book, The Holy Spirit: An Introduction where he discusses the holiness of God as the starting point for understanding the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Dr. Ayars explains why he wrote the book on the Holy Spirit.

In this episode we look at the meaning of John's being called to heaven, the door to heaven, and the various features surrounding God the Father's presence in throne room. Why a rainbow? Why the colors for carnelian, jasper and emerald? Why flashes of lightening and thunder? This episode explains all of these elements as understood by the original auidience as informed by the broader witness of the Scriptures, namely, the book of Ezekiel and the Psalms.

Christ rebukes the church in Laodicea because they are neither cold nor hot, meaning that they neither bring refreshment (cold) nor healing (hot) to the thirsty and diseased world around them. They are blind to their own sin, but Jesus extends grace by asking them to allow him to return to their assembly!

John writes to the church at Philadelphia, a faithful church, but with little power. He promises them that he will preserve them through tribulation and that the reward for their faithfulness will be eternity in the presence of God.

Dr. Ayars discusses the letter to the church at Sardis. The Christians in Sardis have the reputation of being alive but they are dead (still enslaved to sin). Christ calls them to be watchful lest they miss out on Christ's return and final redemption.

In this episode, Dr. Ayars exegetes Revelation 2:18-29. He emphasizes that the even church is not a place safe from judgment for those who live in open rebellion against God. He also highlights that tolerance for sin in the church receives rebuke from the Son of God.

Dr. Ayars continues his series in Revelation, covering the Letter to the Church at Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11).

Dr. Ayars continues his journey through the book of Revelation by examining the letter to the church at Ephesus.

Dr. Ayars continues his series in Revelation, diving into John's inaugural vision.

Dr. Ayars examines Revelation 1:9-11.

Discussion on John's greeting to the seven churches in Asian.

Revelation 1 continued - the seven spirits and the faithful witness of Jesus.

Dr. Ayars talks to Isaiah Friedeman, who is on the front lines of the Asbury Revival going on right now in Wilmore, Kentucky.

Dr. Ayars continues his series in Revelation.

Dr. Murray Vasser guest hosts Seminary Unboxed and walks through Revelation 1:1-3.

Dr. Ayars continues his introduction to the book of Revelation.

Dr. Ayars continues his series on Revelation exploring its authorship date.

One this episode of Seminary Unboxed, Dr. Ayars teaches on the genre of Revelation.

Dr. Ayars begins his series on the book of Revelation.

WBS Vice President for Business Affairs, Ethan Kelly, joins the podcast.

In this episode, Dr. Chris Wright joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "Here are your Gods."

Hans Boersma joins the podcast to discuss the five things theologians wish biblical scholars knew.

Pete Belinni joins the Seminary Unboxed podcast to talk about his new book, The X-Manuel.

Dr. Roger Olson joins the Seminary Unboxed podcast to discuss his new book, "Against Liberal Theology."

Dr. Bill Bellinger joins the podcast to talk about his new book "Introducing Old Testament Theology."

Dr. Michael Brown joins the podcast to discuss how Christians should respond to cancel culture.

In this interview, Dr. Matt Ayars and Dr. Eve Tibbs discuss the similarities and differences between Eastern Orthodox and Wesleyan-Arminian traditions.

Dr. Brandon Crowe joins the podcast to discuss the reason behind the perfect life of Jesus.

Ephraim Radner, co-editor of All Thy Lights Combine, joins Dr. Ayars on this installment of Seminary Unboxed.

Chris Hays, co-editor of Gods and Guns, joins the Seminary Unboxed podcast.

Dan Block discusses his new book Covenant: The Framework of God's Grand Plan of Redemption

Dr. Matt Ayars invites Dr. Ken Collins onto the podcast to discuss his new book, Jesus the Stranger, and discuss Collin's view of entire sanctification.

This episode of Seminary Unboxed features Stuart Kellogg, author of The Post Covid Church.

In this episode of the Seminary Unboxed podcast, Dr. Matt Ayars sits down with Ryan Danker who specializes in Wesleyan theology in the public square.

Steve Tsoukalas joins us to discuss his work on the Trinity.

Dr. Sandra Richter joins us to discuss her book the Epic of Eden.

Michael Bird joins the podcast to discuss the Trinity.

Keith Boyette joins the podcast to discuss the future of Methodism.