Dr. Kevin Miller (D. Min) teaches Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, and Spiritual Formation. This podcast is meant to study the Christian Scriptures for truth about God, life, and our Christian testimony about Jesus Christ. "And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…" Revelation 12:11
Diving into the concept of priesthood in the early segments of 1 Peter
Time to start a new series! We're diving into the underlying logic of 1 Peter in this one. Let's explore the world that makes Peter's first letter make sense.
God loves us with an incredible and incomprehensible love
Exploring the NT metaphor of being clothed in our new life in Christ Jesus.
We can be so grateful for God's goodness in Christ Jesus
Thinking about faithfulness and the ways God is pressing on me to be changed into his image more and more.
Mark 4:35-41 and Esther challenge us to be rooted in Sabbath rest with Christ.
God intends to work for our greatest good in all things.
Connections between OT and Johannine Lit
God is faithful and will refine us to look like Jesus Christ
Let's look at the life of Joseph and lean in to God for the challenge and the test.
Struggle and richness in faith often show up together. Lean in.
Question from a former student about 1 Timothy 1:18-20. What does Paul mean when he says he handed over a couple of false teachers to Satan for them to learn not to blaspheme?
Who hardens Pharaoh's heart and how does that work? Theologically this question is nuanced and can be challenging. My brother sent in this one and I hope this helps bring some thought and clarity to the ideas.
Humble and meek submission to Christ Jesus the Lord is receiving him.
Jesus is the vine, we are his branches. God intends us to be his vineyard.
Rooted lives are lives grounded in God's forgiveness
Johannine view of baptism and being born of water
Being established in the faith as we walk rooted in Christ.
Walking with God is one of the most consistent metaphors for this life with Christ
Looking at receiving Christ Jesus as Lord and how it spurs on our rootedness.
Praying through the Psalms means listening to Selah and prioritizing presence with God over presenting our requests to God.
Question and answer about Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 3
Answering questions from a former student about God and if he hates the devil and fallen angels.
Looking at concepts for Hebrews and biblical interpretation that shed light on how we understand the Bible and see Jesus and the fulfillment.
Do we believe for more reasons or perhaps more mature reasons than just avoiding judgment for our sins?
Answers student submitted questions. These were some really good ones.
One of my students, Ella, asked why I'm a religious person and why I'm committed to my Christian faith.
Real humility is full of truth and empty obedience and it's hard.
Life with Christ Jesus is beautiful and it is hard. Truth is normally in that tension.
Why did God give us the ability to sin? Why does God keep making people who will not believe in him and surrender their lives to him?
Looking at Jesus' authority and how we follow him in our own.
Looking at why we live lives of Christian character. What motivates us to live like Jesus.