The Biblical Unitarian Podcast

Did you know that scribes altered and expanded Bishop Ignatius' letter to the Ephesians to over twice its original size? This week's episode will examine four of the most controversial additions to Ignatius' authentic letter to see how later editors corrupted his views of the local bishop and Christology.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h07CThrRhVKI0DUddCHfE2RSa7P5oTN3zq2NZhicE1g/edit?usp=sharing           Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

In what ways did later scribes modify and alter the authentic letter from Bishop Ignatius to Polycarp? This week's episode explores some of the additions, focusing on the development of the hierarchy of bishops, the elevated role of the bishop, and the description of Jesus as "our God Jesus Christ." We also examine what it might mean to refer to Christ as "God" in light of the principle of agency that is present in Scripture. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg        Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MsmYGFazS4JNGeOx0GHBgzvKcKqfR2SA_LJBHixTkHg/edit?usp=sharing          Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Ignatius was the Bishop of Antioch in the first decade of the second century, making him one of the earliest Church Fathers. What did he believe about God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit? These crucial questions are tackled after addressing the controversy surrounding which of his letters were authentically written by him. By drawing on the latest scholarship of Ignatian textual criticism, we can recover the beliefs of this ancient bishop, who appears to be a unitarian.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg       Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                                  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WyZoG9qEXjWH-oU4X0iM6NgoSwldS1yblUxK-fmRUOo/edit?usp=sharing         Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast     Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Recently, it has been argued that the double use of the title Lord in reference to Jesus ("Lord, Lord") is a claim to be the person of Adonai Yahweh. This week's episode examines such a claim, first by examining the Hebrew texts in question, then by exploring how the Gospel writers use the title "Lord" in different ways, and finally by interpreting the passages in question. In sum, Jesus is not claiming to be Adonai Yahweh. Instead, he is summoning his followers to obey his teachings and submit to his lordship.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg      Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                                  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-2cjnZ5WB8YNqljBfCpZ-cKXtvcYKFPzo6v2V_oM64E/edit?usp=sharing        Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast    Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Is Christ a genuine member of the human race? Some Catholic and Protestant apologists say, no, Jesus is not a real human person. The biblical authors, however, are adamant that Jesus is, in fact, a real human person. This week's episode explores the reasons behind the significant divide between New Testament theology and the Christology of apologists. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg     Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                                 To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TzmXH_BPwjRmKB0TS0gZdO6txipygn2aqErT93jPbYc/edit?usp=sharing       Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast   Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

It is often erroneously claimed that the early Church preached the doctrine of the Trinity from its inception. The Book of Acts is evidence to the contrary. This week's episode examines the sermons in the Book of Acts to see how Luke portrayed christology and Jesus' relationship to God. Spoiler alert: There is no Trinity in the Book of Acts.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg    Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                                To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1snGiHYCbSy6K6qMh3lZYtZSsu71eOAQLrIati3Et1s4/edit?usp=sharing      Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast  Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

How was Jesus able to perform so many miracles, teach boldly, and even forgive sins (an act typically reserved for God alone)? Answer: he possessed authority from God, which enabled and empowered him to do all these wondrous feats. This week's episode examines how the Gospel of Matthew illustrates Christ as a human being with whom God has shared his authority.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg   Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                               To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QM_DKgx8-RDw92J8dQSGqSu9M1SKX5qZiMD66rj1rnY/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

The early Christians did not relate to the Holy Spirit in trinitarian terms, and this observation can be confirmed along several lines of evidence. This week's episode examines how acts are offered to God (e.g., worship, prayer, sacrifice, praise, singing, talking) and draws attention to how no one in Scripture performs these same acts to the Holy Spirit. The resulting conclusion is that the biblical authors did not think of the Spirit as a distinct, conscious divine person alongside the Father.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg  Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                              To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xztVthgcih6zkmHbc3K1dBdgKL3sjM_OOfjXs9Qx5M/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast                Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast   

This episode examines how the biblical authors in the Old and New Testaments personify the Holy Spirit. The personification of God's Spirit is often overlooked in favor of suggestions that the Spirit is a conscious, distinct person alongside the Father, but this is not the view of the biblical authors. We explore how God personifies His attributes, how He sends them as agents, and how the Holy Spirit fits within this context. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                        Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                             To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nY4l-tLBVz6NcEk7K3ZBlZShIOe3-ydzv3cKhx3WMWg/edit?usp=sharing    Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast               Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

In Scripture, the biblical authors often portray the Holy Spirit as the personal presence of Yahweh himself. This week's episode explores the crucial role of the Spirit of the Lord, highlighting how the Spirit serves as the extended presence of God as he abides among his people. We also discuss how this portrayal of the Spirit is at odds with Trinitarian theology. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                       Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                            To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LedbJnNYNuxRL3Gb69a7-dp1MIUBfeIYp8t91M4pt4Y/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast              Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

If the Holy Spirit is not the third person of the Trinity, what is it? This week's episode examines how the biblical authors repeatedly describe the Spirit of Yahweh as his power. God's powerful Holy Spirit is shown to be active in creation, empowering key human beings, and even equipping the human Jesus for his ministry as the Jewish Messiah. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                      Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                           To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wsafmPM9Jm5nDoOOLBP3BHZXVi_0NX73g2PjpZKtxl8/edit?usp=sharing  Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast              Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

The latest data gathered by George Barna in 2025 indicates that belief in the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity is at an all-time low. This episode examines the data and the decline in Trinitarianism over the last decade. We discuss why fewer people believe in the Trinity and how unitarians can use this opportunity to share their truths. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                     Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                          To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JuzC6pj28TCwrrtIzeZoGpwj2kOxEx1gF1mzIVUnP60/edit?usp=sharing            Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast              Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Agreeing with the slogan "Jesus is God" has recently become the litmus test for authentic Christians. The problem is that this phrase is nowhere to be found in Scripture, and Jesus never claimed to be God. This episode exposes the problems with the phrase "Jesus is God" by examining thirteen common proof texts to assess the strength of their contribution to Christology. Instead of the phrase "Jesus is God," we propose a more biblical statement: "Jesus is the son of God." Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                    Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                         To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVSeQnmalobIKJGse0ZSDD3tkK04HvHKPchwBBdAs7Y/edit?usp=sharing           Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast             Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Agreeing with the slogan "Jesus is God" has recently become the litmus test for authentic Christians. The problem is that this phrase is nowhere to be found in Scripture, and Jesus never claimed to be God. This episode exposes the problems with the phrase "Jesus is God" by examining thirteen common proof texts to assess the strength of their contribution to Christology. Instead of the phrase "Jesus is God," we propose a more biblical statement: "Jesus is the son of God." Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                    Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                         To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vVSeQnmalobIKJGse0ZSDD3tkK04HvHKPchwBBdAs7Y/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast             Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

John 17:3 is a staple in arguments for biblical unitarianism (and a thorn in the side for any belief in God being more than one person). This week's episode is wholly committed to exegeting John 17:3, examining what it says about the only true God, what it says about Jesus, how it portrays Jesus as God's agent, and the eternal life these truths offer. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                   Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                        To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QaJGDV_TeQKzJHeKQTeWuhKyX1icMVcG_OLT-dyRUcE/edit?usp=sharing          Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast            Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

How did Christ remain sinless during his earthly ministry? Is that an accomplishment that only God could achieve? This week's episode examines what the New Testament authors have to say about Jesus' sinlessness, particularly focusing on his unwavering obedience and faithfulness to his God and Father.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                  Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                       To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-KJvpR1Ou-IwpmKBh3WDbZmBorl-Qm6PH9DUG-H-Dsk/edit?usp=sharing         Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast           Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

What did the author of the Epistle of Barnabas believe about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? This week's episode explores this important early second-century Christian document's theology, christology, and pneumatology. This epistle is notable for its attribution of personal preexistence to Jesus and its explicit denial that he is a descendant of King David.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                 Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                      To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d-FY-vA6K4_X6S5by6dJReRSeIZZmgrgHVslWq0CIlM/edit?usp=sharing        Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast          Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Within the Book of Revelation, the Lord God and the Lamb are described as "Alpha and Omega." What does this title mean, and what significance does it have for Revelation's christology? This episode explores these important questions and demonstrates that the Lamb bears the title "Alpha and Omega" in his role as the Lord God's agent. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                     To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJ_WsT_IljF-rm6wZGAeDOh_ds9DI2pdqJf-gVGGoU0/edit?usp=sharing                Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast         Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Does Jude 5 say that "Jesus" rescued the Israelites, or does it say that "the Lord" rescued them? Jude 5 possesses an interesting textual variant that some argue points to Jesus' preexistence. This week's episode will examine all the relevant data to determine what Jude 5 originally said about the one who rescued Israel during the Exodus period. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg               Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                    To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9X08EW_MP89H3dpb4W0i0ZpoKKoOiSBjwtMbumIrks/edit?usp=sharing               Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

How do the Dead Sea Scrolls help inform New Testament Christology? In the Genesis Apocryphon, also known as 1Q20, we see a human being in whom God's wisdom has become embodied. This is the very same theology taught by Jesus and the early Christians, namely that Christ himself was the enfleshment of God's personified wisdom. This week's episode introduces this important Qumran document and demonstrates how it helps create the context from which the New Testament authors inherited their wisdom Christology.   Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg              Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FWjxF8bdmOS-T7bpwV8ZbEsiAvO9Q72hv147JfjImrA/edit?usp=sharing              Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This week's episode examines how the narrative of the Gospel of Matthew slowly reveals the role of the messianic son of God as a figure who must suffer and be rejected in accordance with the will of God. We look at how Jesus responds to the accusation of being a rebellious son, how the Transfiguration reinforces Jesus as the promised messiah to whom the disciples owe their allegiance, and the way that narrative both closes and opens with a triple temptation concerning Jesus' sonship. Jesus is condemned for being perceived as a disobedient son, a messianic pretender, but he never once claimed, hinted, or otherwise implied that he was God or divine.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg             Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XAhABEnbpwkL4bhS60NcYD82bPPKYtEzTpZhyvFPs10/edit?usp=sharing             Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

How does the Gospel of Matthew portray Jesus as the "son of God" as he relates to Yahweh, the nation of Israel, and his disciples? Moreover, what does it mean that Jesus calls his disciples "sons of God"? This episode begins the task of exploring the theme of sonship in Matthew, noting how an ideal son of God is obedient to the true God--whom Jesus defined as "our Father."   Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg            Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                 To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1370qNsFEKZ2CqvFWRagyEA1lFaXMiUpuugmaEBH4-yk/edit?usp=sharing            Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast     Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

What did Justin Martyr, the second-century Platonic philosopher who converted to a Christian apologist, believe about the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit? Did Justin think that Jesus was the true God or that he was a second, lesser god whom the true God created? Were the Father, Son, and Spirit regarded within Justin's theology as coequal, or were they set in a hierarchy? Did Justin condemn Biblical Unitarian Christians, or did he tolerate their beliefs? This episode explores these crucial questions, looking directly at the Greek text in order to draw our conclusions.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg           Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kTZFiSiFHgWCIzuzz86UvhenyJDlE_Vb5IiurD0moM0/edit?usp=sharing           Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast    Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Is Jesus "the beginning of God's creation" or "the ruler of God's creation" in Rev 3:14? This episode sets this passage in its context, follows the author's patterns, and offers reasons why the correct translation of this ambiguous passage is "ruler" (not "beginning").  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg          Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks               To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HzEwxljILkx5jylZOXOUgGIOUJRwtWCVtD2P7mLQVHo/edit?usp=sharing          Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast   Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Proverbs 30:4 is sometimes pointed to as proof that Jesus, the son of God, was conscious and alive during the Old Testament. This episode explores Prov. 30:4, sets it in its context, and discerns the identity of the son. We also closely interact with the argument that this refers to a preexistent son of God, showing by many proofs and reasons that this interpretation is highly unlikely. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg              Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks              To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GSN6wpmAzHMEmAyl1r1GZCjrUZNfRCRW06NAYKzRTD0/edit?usp=sharing         Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast  Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Since 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which took place in 325 AD, many have begun to reflect on its significance and lasting legacy. Unfortunately, several assertions commonly tossed around about what really took place at Nicaea are simply untrue. This episode examines facts and fiction surrounding the noteworthy church council of the year 325 to help listeners become more well-informed about this key historical event.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg             Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks             To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MhwFqNa2EfrTZP3tEKSXCXlYIpkUaHaDTmqa0ZnBu2o/edit?usp=sharing        Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast             Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Partitive Exegesis is the interpretive strategy of reading into the texts of Scripture the doctrine of Christ's Two Natures, attributing to some things Jesus did as pertaining to his human nature and other things to Jesus' divine nature. This week's episode shows how key figures in the fourth and fifth centuries employed partitive exegesis in their understanding of Christology. We also examine the New Testament to demonstrate why partitive exegesis distorts the Bible's portrayal of Jesus rather than responsibly explaining its original meaning.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg            Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks            To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQ2sfK8P-e1bnN2hrFvFmSYYNIEImYTG7t9maNZmLZg/edit?usp=sharing      Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast            Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast   

1 John 5:20 is one of the handful of grammatically ambiguous passages in the New Testament that either calls Jesus "God" (theos) or distinguishes Jesus from God. This week's episode examines the passage as neutrally and fairly as possible to determine whether Jesus is called "the true God and eternal life." 1 John 5:20 will be set in the broader context of the entire book and the context of Johannine literature as a whole before deciding on the key theological matter. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg           Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks           To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zrfYTQ3ihq_7cw14EXc79cehwNtXyjOi1zpNoFWb0Q0/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast           Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

While Jews and Unitarian Christians have traditionally argued from Deut 6:4 that God is only one person, several Trinitarian apologists and internet theologians have insisted that "echad" (the Hebrew word for "one") refers to a compound unity of multiple persons. This episode examines the cardinal Hebrew number one ("echad") to determine if it is a word possessing the meaning of compound unity. After digging deep into the lexicons and dictionaries, we listen to the best arguments put forth by Trinitarians in favor of "echad" referring to a plurality of subjects. The results are, let's say, less than compelling for the argument in favor of compound unity.    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg          Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks          To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PyvmM_H6olwYVfnAXlcoO0oqFISibk2GnGb69QivuBg/edit?usp=sharing    Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast          Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Far too often, the biblical unitarian view of Jesus Christ is mocked as a "mere man." This episode seeks to correct this straw-man portrayal by looking at how the Old Testament authors described the coming messianic king. We examine six Old Testament passages that describe many ways in which Yahweh promises to empower, authorize, and establish the anticipated son of David as his human agent. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks         To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R61WrXhBg5GbxUWNkXplR6INcPVbXnUzFz-0GpRXTDE/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast         Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week's episode explores the various throne room visions in order to locate Jesus Christ. While the early Christians were united in their belief that the risen and exalted Jesus now sits at the right hand of God, the Old Testament throne room visions offer a different picture. We examine the continuity and discontinuity between the Old Testament portrayals and the New Testament portrayals as we seek to discern whether Jesus was in heaven before his birth. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg        Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks        To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZS4Fgy0yqAW0rOqmrHPpwUsAaiS8j-sJ1ABkSXRCqc/edit?usp=sharing  Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This week's episode examines the Megiddo Mosaic that reportedly bears an inscription calling Jesus "God Jesus Christ." This mosaic, crafted around the year 230 AD, has been recently hyped for promotional purposes, but a lot of fiction is being reported about its meaning and significance. This episode separates the wheat from the chaff, sets the mosaic in its context, and discerns the meaning of all three inscriptions. We also ask the relevant question of what Christians in the year 230 meant when they called Jesus "God." Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg       Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks       To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TnrslfFFgKP2hbipK5spxfbTRqGdmAilAeZ7svZxAdY/edit?usp=sharing Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Does the Gospel of Matthew use typology to portray Jesus Christ as the new Jeremiah? When Jesus asked about what people were saying concerning the Son of Man, some responded that Jesus was like Jeremiah. This episode explores the extent to which Matthew deliberately illustrates Jesus in terms of the preaching, symbolic actions, and attitude towards the temple that the prophet Jeremiah exhibited.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg      Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                    To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16QHyvda-t-ujc2-nUNdmWb09tF8Ohpp1R9ZtG-mADv8/edit?usp=sharing      Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This episode demonstrates that the Gospel of John presents Jesus Christ as thoroughly human--as a genuine member of the human race. Despite claims that the Fourth Gospel presents a high divine christology, the data indicates that Jesus is called a human being, he calls himself a human being, he has normal human limitations, and he dies the death of a human person. At no point in the Gospel of John does the narrator attempt to qualify this humanity as only partial or perceived. The Johannine Jesus is fully human. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg     Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_IS7WCaFp8MjdZyGhmuiyuf2skSc3OzEOgW2TBthQQM/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast     Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

Is Jesus Christ fully God and fully man? Is the christology present in the creed of Chalcedon thoroughly biblical? This episode examines what it means to be "God" and what it means to be "human" in order to discern whether the doctrine of the two natures of Christ is logically coherent. Spoiler alert: it isn't. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg    Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                  To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N9ZS5aSuKLhggyZuMElcVCx91rvoHUnVH9hNhVTW2mw/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast    Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This episode examines a clear, straightforward argument that demonstrates that the Apostle Paul was a unitarian Christian, believing and teaching his churches that God is only one person, the Father alone. We examine this argument within Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Galatians, noting that Paul is following Jesus himself, who identified God as "Abba, Father." Lastly, we note how Paul's unitary monotheism was conveyed to the pagans who converted in Thessalonica. Paul, clearly, did not possess any understanding of the doctrine of the Trinity.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg   Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                 To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_qtgtBi7AY1lxHGmPNzgNt560CTHYFmZe7GDl6cZtUI/edit?usp=sharing    Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast   Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week's episode explores the Texas Sharpshooter fallacy, which takes place when someone selectively gathers a pattern of data while at the same time ignoring all data that points to a different conclusion. This selective use of verses occurs often in arguments in favor of the Trinity and the full divinity of Christ, and we discuss some of the most common appearances of the fallacy. Finally, we offer four tips to avoid committing this logical fallacy in our own studies.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg  Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks                To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmKKqCVQzsuDBSXkaT0HXKb2_g54s0X288SWd5Snw1M/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast  Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

The Middle Ground Fallacy occurs when someone insists that, despite the evidence provided, the best solution is to meet in the middle of what both sides have presented. This compromise often occurs in discussions of christology, the Trinity, and the development of Christ in church history, but it is entirely fallacious. After examining several examples and familiarizing ourselves with the fallacy's error, we offer five tips to help avoid committing the Middle Ground Fallacy. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                     Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks               To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iy99c2xtRIca8fYiZ11E7kDJndlNVa5-aB-VyLjXcwQ/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast                Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This week, we discuss the Ambiguity Fallacy, which is also known as "equivocation." The ambiguity fallacy is committed when someone, knowingly or unknowingly, uses an ambiguous term or phrase in more than one sense within an argument, leading to confusion and incoherence by conflating distinct meanings. We discuss several ways that this fallacy gets committed in christological debates and discussions. We conclude by offering several tips to avoid mistakenly committing the ambiguity fallacy in our discussions with others.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                    Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks              To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1imXSTOZVursCd0cIpF4w2fGNju4GccceRe31v2tr4xo/edit?usp=sharing  Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast               Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This week's episode discusses the genetic fallacy, which occurs when someone accepts or rejects an argument solely on the basis of the source or origin. We discuss how this fallacy occurs far too often in biblical studies, with interpreters blindly accepting the claims of their favorite theologian or dismissing all claims from those whom we deem untrustworthy. In both of these instances, the actual arguments, evidence provided, and logic are completely ignored. Finally, we offer several tips to help us avoid committing this genetic fallacy, allowing us to become better listeners who treat others with fair-mindedness.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                   Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks             To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_MIWOLlS26z8TdARmVl294RiCoXy_QfFnJB8i3J-hRo/edit  Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast              Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast   

This week's episode explores the False Cause fallacy, which occurs when it is assumed without evidence that one event caused the following event. After looking at several ways people get away with this fallacy in arguments about the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, we offer six helpful tips to help listeners avoid using it in daily practice.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                  Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks            To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18XfjHYMRjDwR5w5k-Ht8sF1C2AlDD4tPv4K-Z2MANi8/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast             Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week's episode explores the inner workings of the Appeal to Emotion Fallacy, which occurs when someone manipulates emotions in place of presenting valid reasoning to support their argument. We talk about common ways that this rears its ugly head, both in popular discourse and in debates about the Trinity. Lastly, we offer several tips to help avoid making this fallacious mistake.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                 Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks           To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C2O5Mah4dQo0f9HksIfMCXRsJUYW_cL5YczifcTRd3o/edit?usp=sharing    Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast            Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

The ad hominem fallacy happens when we attack someone's character or label them as a "heretic" rather than engaging their arguments. This week's episode will explore the ad hominem fallacy, discuss how it gets abused in christological debates (past and present), and offer several tips to help us avoid committing this fallacy ourselves. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg                Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks          To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HU3TEj_vpDTqAiTpxH6-6-A509EiRY6cGyegVL4RnQk/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast           Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This is my presentation from the 2024 Unitarian Christian Alliance conference in the UK. I discuss the Jewish principle of agency and its relevance and demonstrate how the Gospel of John portrays Jesus as the authorized agent of the only true God. The video version of this presentation, which includes the Q&A that followed my talk, will be released on the UCA YouTube channel in a few weeks. A link to the paper I presented is in the show notes. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg               Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks         To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XkY5EnjlGLBqUwLoZ_akIJmZZGA_0yKDOQaTZ77wNxs/edit?usp=sharing  Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast          Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week, we are studying the fallacy of personal incredulity, which takes place when someone dismisses a claim simply because they are unable to understand it or find it difficult to believe. We examine several instances of personal incredulity fallacies in our modern culture, many of which are indeed complex, but are often dismissed because people do not take the time to examine the evidence themselves. We also survey many examples of this fallacy occurring in discussions about God, the Trinity, and Christ. Finally, we discuss six tips to avoid committing this fallacy.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg              Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks        To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QuVJw8VoXp054WTOYqNCwiEDxk6ZOtIBqPAHA1x9bJg/edit?usp=sharing      Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast         Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

This episode explores the Burden-of-Proof fallacy, which occurs when someone attempts to make an argument by shifting the responsibility of disproving a claim to the dialogue partner, rather than offering evidence and data to support the initial claim. We discuss how this fallacy keeps popping up in discussions about the Trinity and the deity of Christ. Finally, we offer five helpful tips to argue more effectively without falling prey to the Burden-of-Proof fallacy.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg             Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks       To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-OTQyH7VOSIg_SEGZLgOkYu4IAGX0NbwDIAkJUK7MkI/edit?usp=sharing     Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast     

The fallacy of the False Dichotomy frequently occurs in debates about Christology and the Trinity. This fallacy is defined as an argument that offers only two extreme choices, while simultaneously ignoring any other reasonable alternatives. This week's episode explores how the false dichotomy fallacy appears in modern culture before examining its common appearances in christological debates. Finally, we discuss various tips to help avoid falling prey to committing false dichotomies.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg            Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks      To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tcOMnB15QGYQ9lsBrg3zUAyb6RkK-jTa4iMuUCdKVUY/edit?usp=sharing    Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast       Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast    

This week's episode explores the logical fallacy of begging the question. This fallacy occurs when the premise is assumed in the conclusion, without offering any evidence or data to prove the conclusion. We examine common instances of begging the question in the culture and debates about Christology. Finally, we provide several tips to avoid falling prey to this fallacious form of argumentation. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg           Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks     To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1idd_nrBrPDcRUz9Vg4WdVih8jwe23S8WVCioIaEk_AY/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast      Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast   

This week's episode examines the Anecdotal fallacy, which occurs when someone draws on personal experience or an isolated piece of evidence while neglecting the larger body of data on a subject. We discuss examples of this fallacy being committed, both in common practice and in discussions about God, Christ, and the history of the Trinity. Lastly, we offer several concrete ways to avoid using anecdotal evidence in your own research. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my new book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg          Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTuL792dAIC60wCWgB4ceqjRdBCMLxNC5KGbwIeET3Y/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast     Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

This week's episode examines the "No True Scotsman" fallacy, which commonly occurs in debates about christology, the deity of Christ, and the Trinity. We define the fallacy, show examples of it regularly appearing in biblical debates, and demonstrate why it is fallacious. Finally, we offer five tips to help our listeners avoid committing this logical fallacy, thereby improving the consistency of arguments and exchanges with others who think differently. Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my new book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s0SeS5fLceu85WUYInfE8arhUCNopUcWX623ozPWbdE/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast    Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast 

The logical fallacy "Appeal to Authority" occurs when someone points to the opinion of an expert, scholar, or institution without considering the merits of their argument. This week's episode helps readers identify when this fallacy takes place, especially in arguments about God, Christology, and the origins of the Trinity. We also discuss the difference between this fallacy and the consensus arrived at by modern scholars. Lastly, we offer several tips to avoid falling prey to this fallacy.  Visit Amazon to buy your copy of my new book Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://a.co/d/6nFEbZg         Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks   To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ohzUleDlhdBM9ciwQUzHuPdnPuGqHSN7WTWeH3yhwQM/edit?usp=sharing   Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast    Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast