The Hermeneutics Podcast

On this episode, I am joined by Pastor Keith Foskey to discuss the importance of training the local church in biblical hermeneutics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue the series on the history of hermeneutics with the fifth, sixth, and seventh rules of Rabbi Hillel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined once again by Dr. Mark Ward to discuss The King James Bible Study Project: "The King James Bible Study Project is a national phone survey that ran from November, 2022, through April, 2023. It is designed to assist churches in evaluating the current readability level of the King James Bible." The survey and the results can be found here: https://kjbstudyproject.com/ More info about Dr. Ward, including the various books he has authored, can be found here: https://byfaithweunderstand.com/about/ His book, Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Authorized-Misuse-King-James-Bible/dp/1683590554/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ffMidTdtgwVrMR9PnpMGz7JDdgGNzoRrp1NK_gzTdpuDQISjuHRl7WYie6jBitEaJUA2R53hscxu6LbileOJNqCN4oIRI1ZMhsKuDnE7pNsIe6eGkRDWGy8gBWDbT1h43LJMCNmRcWLqVFFKmj0VkA.2ogm7l2dsDDXryfW1EINZ03PtLbC3dV0h4qdTf2ZTjc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=250175854218&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015893&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1318620419824835475&hvtargid=kwd-414893913819&hydadcr=24625_9648884&keywords=authorized+the+use+and+misuse&qid=1714679099&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue the series on the history of hermeneutics. This is a continuation of Episode 54, where I began to summarize the seven exegetical or hermeneutical rules of Rabbi Hillel and give examples of how said rules are used in exegesis or interpretation, both good and bad. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Kevin Gullion of Appalachian Bible College to discuss the work of the Holy Spirit in illumination with regards to biblical interpretation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue my series on The Book of Job. This sermon is entitled..."A man named Job." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Michael Coughlin of Columbus, OH, to discuss the "two gospel," "multiple ways of salvation" theology taught within hyper-dispensationalism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nahum-obrien/support

Speaker: Nahum O'Brien Text: Job Date: 8 Jan 2023 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Sermon: The Book of Job Text: Job 1-31 Date: 8 Jan 2023 Speaker: Nahum O'Brien --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mark Ward to discuss the translation process, various translations, King James onlyism, and "false friends." What are "false friends?" Well, Dr. Ward explains in this episode. More info about Dr. Mark Ward, including the various books he has authored, can be found here: https://byfaithweunderstand.com/about/ His book, Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683590554?tag=3755-20 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

After more than a year away, THE Hermeneutics Podcast is back for a fourth season. To kick things off, I wanted to give everyone an update on my health and include a sermon I preached on the Sovereignty of God. I hope this sermon is a blessing to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 13: The Pathway to Purity Speaker: Trinity Ahie --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 12: Sola Scriptura Speaker: Alex Kocman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 11: The Obligation to Scripture Speaker: Don Currin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 10: The Treasure of Scripture Speaker: Martin Hjellvik --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 9: The Preservation of Scripture Speaker: Dr. Mark Ward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 8: The Canon Speaker: Dr. Mark Ward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 7: The Necessity of Scripture Speaker: Matt McPhillips --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 6: The Perspicuity of Scripture Speaker: Miska Wilhelmsson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 5: The Sufficiency of Scripture Speakers: CrossPolitic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 4: Inerrancy & Infallibility of Scripture Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mehta --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 3: The Authority of Scripture Speaker: Ekkie Tepsupornchai --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 2: The Inspiration of Scripture Speaker: Dr. Steve Lawson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

Teologihuset Conference 2022 Session 1: Introduction to Scripture Speaker: Erlend Hardang Youtube Link: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue the new series on the history of hermeneutics. I begin to summarize the seven exegetical or hermeneutical rules of Rabbi Hillel and give examples of how said rules are used in exegesis or interpretation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I have the conclusion of my interview with Dr. Richard Barcellos on the subject of: "The entire New Testament is based on Jesus' view of himself in relation to the Old Testament." This is the beginning of a four part tweet Dr. Barcellos posted to Twitter on the 28 September 2020. Dr. Barcellos clarifies, "The sinless Son of God saw the Old Testament as that which pointed to him. The authors of the books of the NT not only agreed with this assessment, they wrote in light of it." I asked Dr. Barcellos to join me on the podcast and elaborate on the series of tweets and I believe the discussion will be a blessing to us all. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I interview Dr. Richard Barcellos on the subject of: "The entire New Testament is based on Jesus' view of himself in relation to the Old Testament." This is the beginning of a four part tweet Dr. Barcellos posted to Twitter on the 28 September 2020. Dr. Barcellos clarifies, "The sinless Son of God saw the Old Testament as that which pointed to him. The authors of the books of the NT not only agreed with this assessment, they wrote in light of it." I asked Dr. Barcellos to join me on the podcast and elaborate on the series of tweets and I believe the discussion will be a blessing to us all. Some Dr. Barcellos' books which are referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Creation-Richard-C-Barcellos/dp/1725280388/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=richard+barcellos&qid=1639514270&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExQTVBQVVBTEhRSVkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1NDM4NjgxWkZIVlNUR1RKUUtWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MDU4ODAzTjI5SkwxM0wwVVVWJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Garden-Right-Adams-Christ/dp/1943539081/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=richard+barcellos&qid=1639514300&sr=8-3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue the new series on the history of hermeneutics. I begin with Ezra and show how Ezra's ministry launched a new concept of oral interpretation and translation, which would eventually become the Talmud. From Ezra to Hillel, the oral tradition continued to grow. It was Hillel who instituted the rules of hermeneutics used in the rabbinic system. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. James White, director of Alpha and Omega Ministries. Dr. White is a professor, having taught Greek, Systematic Theology, and various topics in the field of apologetics for numerous schools. He has authored or contributed to more than twenty four books, including The King James Only Controversy, The Forgotten Trinity, The Potter's Freedom, The God Who Justifies, and more. He is an accomplished debater, having engaged in more than one hundred seventy-four moderated, public debates; as well as a Pastor/Elder of Apologia Church in Arizona. He has been married to Kelli for more than thirty-nine years, and has two children, and four grandchildren. More information about Dr. James White can be found at: https://www.aomin.org/aoblog/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I begin a series on the history of hermeneutics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, the conclusion of my interview with Dr. Leo Percer and Dr. Gary Yates of Liberty University's John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, to discuss the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. They answer questions such as: How did the NT authors interpret the OT?, Should modern readers adopt the same hermeneutics as the NT authors?, and more. You can find more out about Liberty University's John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at: https://www.liberty.edu/divinity/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Leo Percer and Gary Yates, of Liberty University's John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, to discuss the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. They answer questions such as: How did the NT authors interpret the OT?, Should modern readers adopt the same hermeneutics as the NT authors?, and more. You can find more out about Liberty University's John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at: https://www.liberty.edu/divinity/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I conclude my introductory series on the Inductive Bible Study method by summarizing the three steps of application recommended by Fuhr and Köstenberger's book entitled, "Inductive Bible Study." You can find this book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Inductive-Bible-Study-Observation-Interpretation/dp/1433684144/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=inductive+bible+study&qid=1632512368&sr=8-4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mitch Chase, preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an adjunct professor at Boyce College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Chase is the author of the book, 40 Questions About Typology and Allegory, and joins the podcast to discuss the subjects of typology and allegory. You can find the book through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-About-Typology-Allegory/dp/0825446384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1K1A600X0USOB&dchild=1&keywords=40+questions+about+typology+and+allegory&qid=1630414561&sprefix=40+questions+%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mitch Chase, preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an adjunct professor at Boyce College and Southern Seminary. Dr. Chase is the author of the book, 40 Questions about Typology and Allegory, and joins the podcast to discuss the subjects of Typology and Allegory. You can find the book through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/40-Questions-About-Typology-Allegory/dp/0825446384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VSLP28S3GUW4&dchild=1&keywords=40+questions+about+typology+and+allegory&qid=1629246924&sprefix=40+questions+%2Caps%2C294&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue a short series on the Inductive Bible Study Method. This series will only introduce the Inductive Method; I will later go through the Inductive Method step by step in more detail. This episode summarizes the five steps of Interpretation found in Fuhr and Köstenberger's book entitled, "Inductive Bible Study." The Fuhr and Köstenberger text: https://www.amazon.com/Inductive-Bible-Study-Observation-Interpretation/dp/1433684144 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastor Nathan Cravatt of The Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast (RFP) to discuss, once again, Old Paths Hermeneutics. You can find more information about Nathan Cravatt and the RFP at: https://recoveringfundamentalist.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastor Nathan Cravatt of The Recovering Fundamentalist Podcast (RFP) to discuss, once again, Old Paths Hermeneutics. You can find more information about Nathan Cravatt and the RFP at: https://recoveringfundamentalist.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I begin a short series on the Inductive Bible Study Method. This series will only introduce the Inductive Method; I will later go through the Inductive Method step by step in more detail. I introduce the Inductive Method here, which includes three main stages: Observation, Interpretation, and Application. This episode also summarizes the five steps of Observation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastors Matt McPhillips and Kyle Floyd of Grace Life Baptist Church to discuss an erroneous hermeneutic practiced in some (but not all) circles of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. More information on Matt, Kyle, and/or GLBC can be found at: gracelifebc.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastors Matt McPhillips and Kyle Floyd of Grace Life Baptist Church to discuss an erroneous hermeneutic practiced in some (but not all) circles of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. More information on Matt, Kyle, and/or GLBC can be found at: gracelifebc.com Pastors Matt and Kyle have also recently launched a church podcast entitled "Perspective," which I highly recommend. you can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective/id1548399598 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastors Matt McPhillips and Kyle Floyd of Grace Life Baptist Church to discuss an erroneous hermeneutic practiced in some (but not all) circles of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. More information on Matt, Kyle, and/or GLBC can be found at: gracelifebc.com Pastors Matt and Kyle have also recently launched a church podcast entitled "Perspective," which I highly recommend. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perspective/id1548399598 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I conclude a series on the "Seven Sensible Principles for Thinking through Scripture" listed in the book "Inductive Bible Study" by Dr. Richard Fuhr and Dr. Andreas Köstenberger. The seven principles listed by Fuhr and Köstenberger are guiding principles of biblical interpretation. Principles 5-7 are discussed in this episode: The Linguistic Principle, the Progressive Principle, and the Harmony Principle. The Fuhr and Köstenberger text can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Inductive-Bible-Study-Observation-Interpretation/dp/1433684144/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Inductive+Bible+Study&qid=1618092998&sr=8-4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined once again by Pastors Ekkie Tepsupornchai and Nathaniel Jolly to continue our discussion of ethnic/cultural based hermeneutics. Ekkie and Nathaniel host the Truth Be Known podcast: https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/show/truth-be-known/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I am joined by Pastor's Ekkie Tepsupornchai and Nathaniel Jolly to discuss the folly of ethnic/cultural based hermeneutics. Ekkie and Nathaniel host the Truth Be Known podcast: https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/show/truth-be-known/ In the episode, I make reference to a book entitled Reading While Black by Dr. Esau McCaulley. While I cannot in good reference recommend this book to the listeners, I submit the link here for reference only: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, Nate Pickowicz joins me to discuss his new book entitled, How to Eat Your Bible. Nate is pastor of Harvest Bible Church in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. He is the author and editor of several books, including Reviving New England, Why We're Protestant, and The American Puritans. Additionally, he has written for Tabletalk and Credo, and is one of the founding members of Reformanda, a ministry with the aim of promoting sound doctrine. Amazon link for the book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Eat-Your-Bible-Approach/dp/0802420397/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+eat+your+bible&qid=1615753906&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I continue a series on the "Seven Sensible Principles for Thinking Through Scripture" listed in the book "Inductive Bible Study" by Dr. Richard Fuhr and Dr. Andreas Köstenberger. The seven principles listed by Fuhr and Köstenberger are guiding principles of biblical interpretation. The Fuhr and Köstenberger text can be found at: https://www.amazon.com/Inductive-Bible-Study-Observation-Interpretation/dp/1433684144/ref=sr_1_4?crid=5F4XJZWLPMTJ&dchild=1&keywords=inductive+bible+study&qid=1615499150&sprefix=inductive+bible+%2Caps%2C376&sr=8-4 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, Martin Hjellvik and I continue our interview of Dr. Andreas Köstenberger about the new edition of his book entitled, "Invitation to Biblical Interpretation." Amazon Link to Dr. Köstenberger's book: https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Biblical-Interpretation-Hermeneutical-Theological/dp/0825446767/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HE7DPZRFV7HA&dchild=1&keywords=invitation+to+biblical+interpretation&qid=1614879965&sprefix=inviation+to+Bilical+%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, Martin Hjellvik (guest host) and I begin an interview of Dr. Andreas Köstenberger about the new edition of his book entitled, "Invitation to Biblical Interpretation" which was released this week. Amazon link to Dr. Köstenberger's book: https://www.amazon.com/Invitation-Biblical-Interpretation-Hermeneutical-Theological/dp/0825446767/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2IDEX1SQR7U6P&dchild=1&keywords=invitation+to+biblical+interpretation+kostenberger&qid=1614363163&sprefix=invitation+to+bibl%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, Edvard Moe and I continue our interview of Dr. Craig Carter to discuss his book entitled, "Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis." Amazon link to Dr. Carter's book: https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Scripture-Great-Tradition-Recovering/dp/0801098726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OTLYJ50PJBFM&dchild=1&keywords=interpreting+scripture+with+the+great+tradition&qid=1613654639&sprefix=interpreting+Scrip%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support

On this episode, I and my special co-host Edvard Moe are joined by Dr. Craig Carter to discuss his book entitled, "Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis." Amazon link to Dr. Carter's book: https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Scripture-Great-Tradition-Recovering/dp/0801098726/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J26AK7MVO1W0&dchild=1&keywords=interpreting+scripture+with+the+great+tradition&qid=1613084002&sprefix=interpreting+Scripture+with+the%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nahum-obrien/support