Podcasts about biblical illiteracy

Dive into the latest current events with a critical lens as Abby and Kris dissect Biden's Biblical illiteracy, the discourse around Lizzo's recent post and body positivity, the rise of classroom wokeness, and more. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of contemporary issues, offering insightful analysis and thought-provoking commentary on the cultural landscape. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Dr. Adam Rasmussen of the Cultural Research Center elaborates the on the results of a recent study of national worldviews.Cultural Research Center: www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/www.worldviewmatters.tv© FreedomProject 2024

BEING BIBLICALLY ILLITERATE IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR SPIRITUAL WELL BEING. REMEDY IS A GOOD HERMENEUTIC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donald-rhymer/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/donald-rhymer/support

Why did the communist's ban the Bible? What is it about the Bible that terrifies dictators? Do the words of the Bible have the power to help us as we daily face the challenges of life?

Why did the communist's ban the Bible? What is it about the Bible that terrifies dictators? Do the words of the Bible have the power to help us as we daily face the challenges of life?

Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "The finest heart and health supplement in the world!": https://cardiomiracle.com/?ref=3IO-jangCzqMc Get ready to reawaken America with Clay Clark and Brian Nichols in this can't-miss discussion on taking back our country through grassroots activism and entrepreneurship! Clay Clark, founder of the Reawaken America Tour, joins Brian Nichols to discuss the mission behind Reawaken America: uniting patriotic Americans under the shared values of faith, freedom and entrepreneurship. The tour features speakers like General Flynn and Eric Trump, who offer inspiration for getting involved in politics and business to save the nation.  Diving into the roots of America's slumber, Clay argues it stems from a lack of biblical literacy. By returning to scripture, we can recognize the false prophets and agendas at work today. For those wary of religion, Clay suggests focusing on the unifying facts of election fraud, medical fraud and media lies.   When asked how to motivate the apathetic, Clay emphasizes outreach through Christ's return by recommitting to God, sharing the gospel, and raising strong families. While prophecy is unfolding, we should still take action as entrepreneurs - Clay shares uplifting stories of businesses grown through his Thrive Time workshops. Want to get involved? Clay offers Brian Nichols' audience a chance to win VIP backstage passes to an upcoming Reawaken America Tour event in California by requesting tickets on their website. Join other patriots to connect, learn and take the nation back! Don't miss this lively discussion on the state of the nation and our power to change it by tuning in to The Brian Nichols Show, where Clay provides inspiration, tough truths and practical steps for reawakening and saving America! ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (https://cardiomiracle.com/?ref=3IO-jangCzqMc) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

I express my ever growing frustration with Christians talking about biblical illiteracy

I express my ever growing frustration with Christians talking about biblical illiteracy

One of the biggest problems in the modern day church is Biblical Illiteracy. Christians are reading their Bibles less and less, and as a result the church has a severe lack of understanding when it comes to God's Word. It's not an intelligence issue, its a desire issue. Plain and Simple, we have become distracted by the world and have taken for granted the studying and applying of scripture. In this episode we break down the results of this lethargy, and give some practical tips on how to reverse that trend.Thank you for listening! If you would like to subscribe and receive new episodes via email, please click subscribeTo see a listing of our previous episodes, please click archiveTo read our testimony please visit our about us pagePlease read our latest blog postPlease follow us on Instagram and TwitterWe invite questions and comments via our contact page

ATC Ep.114 Jeopardy & Biblical IlliteracyOn today's episode we discuss the cultural implications of biblical illiteracy. Questions, comments and Jeopardy answers can be sent:Twitter:https://twitter.com/NShaneMillerLocals:https://nathanshanemiller.locals.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathanshanemillerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pPg8GRCY95d61QLTNUXFQ/featured

Today we start off our series titled “Issues in the Church” with a discussion with my good friend Nathan, on the issue of a lack of reading and/or studying in the church today. Hope you guys find this helpful! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-ethan-jaques/support

In this latest episode of the Living Waters Podcast, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar embark on an engaging and entertaining journey exploring faith through the unlikely lens of personal grooming and discipline. As they begin with a lively chat about hairdos, they quickly transition into the profound realm of biblical literacy, hermeneutics, and the importance of understanding God through theology.The conversation is kickstarted by discussing personal grooming habits and their unexpected connection to discipline. A unique filming experience for the television series Way of the Master involving pyrotechnics and tank explosions serves as an anecdote underscoring the need for discipline and obedience in our Christian walk.From hair routines to discipline in our spiritual life, the significance of immersing ourselves in God's Word is emphasized. There's a gap that often exists between what we profess and what we practice as Christians. It's critical to close this gap by making God's Word a priority in our daily lives. As the conversation evolves, the guys delve deeper into hermeneutics, stressing the significance of context, the author's intent, and meditation on scripture. This is not just about understanding scripture; it's about cultivating a deeper relationship with God through His Word.The discussion also examines the current state of contemporary worship music, focusing on the importance of theology in understanding God. It's underlined how biblical illiteracy is often reflected in shallow lyrics, underscoring the need for a deep understanding of scripture to enrich our worship experiences.This episode isn't just an exploration of biblical literacy and hermeneutics; it's also a call to action for Christians to prioritize God's Word in their lives. The practice of daily reading, memorization, meditation, and obedience to God's Word is crucial for spiritual growth.The episode wraps up with a reminder that knowing God isn't merely about understanding theological concepts; it's about cultivating a relationship with Him. The richness of God's Word can transform our lives, shaping our character and directing our paths.So join the guys on this journey from hairdos to hermeneutics as they explore faith, discipline, and biblical literacy in a fun yet profound manner. It's a unique blend of laughter, learning, and spiritual growth that you won't want to miss.Thanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Gary responds to several recent articles about the state of the world and the end times. Christians bemoan the sin and depravity they see around them, but then claim that these things are a confirmation that the "end is near." While the world is certainly in need of repair, things getting "worse and worse" is not proof that the last days spoken of the Bible are in our "near" future and "soon" to take place. 

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Dawn consider current statistics on biblical illiteracy and biblical authority, rightly handling Scripture in context, the dangers of deliverance and how it approaches the Bible, interprets, and applies the Word. What you'll hear in this episode Current statistics on biblical illiteracy and biblical authority. The importance of understanding Scripture in context and handling Scripture rightly. The importance of biblical discernment and testing those with any kind of platform. Why Christ is the focus and object of our faith. The danger of deliverance from how it approaches the Bible, interprets, and applies the Word. The dangers of generational curse and how that teaching contradicts biblical interpretation. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.

In this discussion I talk to Dave Jenkins with Servants of Grace.  We discuss the importance of biblical literacy. The sufficiency, supremacy and authority of scripture and how only through a proper understanding of Gods word can we see the sufficiency of Christ.  You can find me on fb at https://www.facebook.com/TakemetoEternityJesus?mibextid=LQQJ4d You can find Dave Jenkins YouTube https://youtube.com/@Servantsofgrace Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/DaveJJenkins?mibextid=LQQJ4d His books  The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy & What to Do about It https://a.co/d/h8NGIgU And https://g3min.org/product/the-word-matters-defending-biblical-authority-against-the-spirit-of-the-age-dave-jenkins/?fbclid=IwAR1KBQbTg_XW4gfjmlfhf3-9MQke70uLYmShyE5SOc8OcuuJ-CL3XUKNl94_aem_AbmdPyKwrjjHwXx8h-Fr1Emz2j62REBF7KQzl7VlK4xMOmfyXEOyZs3jAkRem_BJs7I

Calling Pastor/Elders, sound doctrine, and the problem of Biblical Illiteracy in the church.

SOTAD 2018 | An Apostolic Response to Biblical Illiteracy | Rev. Timothy Hadden by Cornerstone Pentecostal Church Spokane

“Will we ever again bother with scripture?” Dru Johnson recently posed this provocative question, and he joins Drs. Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn to discuss the growing crisis of biblical illiteracy. He explains why we our devotional practices are failing us, how we have a pidgin understanding of Scripture that lead to a “creolized” theology, and why listening to the Bible matters. The conversation starts at 8:05.(Watch his talk at our Exploring Personhood conference: https://cfc.sebts.edu/faith-and-culture/dru-johnson-will-we-ever-again-bother-with-scripture/ ) Also, in “Headlines”(1:20) Ken Keathley discusses fears about Artificial Intelligence. And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:10) Dr. Keathley recommends a classic book by Carl Trueman. Visit our website: https://cfc.sebts.edu/ Support the work of the Center: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/

We discuss reviews on the Jesus Revolution movie, some American church history, the Asbury KY revival, spiritual fruit, worship music movement, declining biblical worldview in the church, transgender issues in education and culture, and increasing evil (Isaiah 5:20) allowed in government-run education system. 

As we continue our Who We Are series, Pastor Mike Patz exposes the danger of the epidemic of biblical illiteracy. There are promises given to those who abide in the Word of God. At Greenhouse we believe that being fluent in Scripture is a key to living a healthy, godly life. The Word of Life is to your soul what food is to the body. We call our church to be as spiritually fit in God's Word as the greatest athlete. You will be as strong as God's Word is strong in you.

The Christian Outlook – January 21, 2023 Don Kroah talks to Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, and to Jim Daly, Focus on the Family, about this weekend's march in Washington DC. Kevin McCullough and Karol Markowicz, New York Post columnist, talk about the issue of public education as a hotly contested issue. Bill Bunkley talks to Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the A&M Partnership, about the controversial sex education curricula that we're seeing in schools. Bob Burney talks about the Biblical illiteracy of those, including entire churches, who claim to be evangelical, even denying the deity of Jesus. Don Kroah and Stephen Arterburn, of New Life, talk about his book, “Every Believer's Thought Life: Defeating Destructive Mental Patterns to Gain Victory Over Temptation.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show 10-14-2022 Cale Clarke is guest hosting today and Dr. Craig Evans joins the show to discuss Biblical Illiteracy and a little bit about the Dead Sea Scrolls

Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse Do you wish your congregation received more from your sermons? Do you wish your sermons grabbed attention more? Do you just wish your congregants would stay awake and off their phones? Well, in this episode, I want to show you 4 Upgrades to your sermon that will make it more engaging so your congregants will not only stay away, but will learn more about the scriptures and go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. This episode is part of a series exploring the issue of Biblical Illiteracy. Find the other episodes here: MH156 4 Keys to Stronger Biblical Foundation in Church Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WIIgZNxARtb Watch: https://youtu.be/e9zgE93uybU MH159 4 Reasons Expository Sermons Are Critical in Your Church Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4hDbodEARtb Watch: https://youtu.be/WE6VOqDwsYE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ministryhackers/message

You will be surprised how many people have never heard a Bible story or truly understand how they depict what is happening today. Listen as Kathie Lee Gifford shares why she brings the Bible to life in her new movie "The Way."

In Episode 123, we talk about the problem of biblical illiteracy. It prohibits us from considering, understanding, and applying what is in the Bible to our lives. Instead, we get entangled in the rabbit holes of this inefficient and poor teaching.What's the point of going to church if we don't help people learn from the Bible who we are and what we're supposed to do? What's the point of being a Christian if we never read the directions to find out what we should be doing? What's the point of being a Christian if we don't have a life that changes because of His Word, His Work, and the Holy Spirit?Tune in now and let's go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: Intro – [00:00]Article #1: The Epidemic of Biblical Illiteracy in Our Churches – [02:13]Article #2: The Scandal of Biblical Illiteracy – [06:19]Bill's Opinion – [14:35]Final Thoughts – [19:39]Outro – [22:18]Biblical References:– Jude 1:3– Psalm 33:12– Genesis 18:32 – Isaiah 1:9– Jeremiah 5:1– Psalm 12:1and 8– 2 Chronicles 7:14– Romans 5:1– 1 John 2:2Book References:Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Menhttps://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qsAbout Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God's word to the everyday people of God. Resources: Veritas School Online Theological School https://www.veritasschool.life/ Connect with Bill Giovannetti: ● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti● Follow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillGiovannetti● Follow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billgiovannetti/ Thanks for tuning in! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

09/02/2022 - Dave Jenkins -Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, on the problem of Biblical illiteracy and what to do about it.

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Biblical illiteracy is an increasing problem in the America culture and church. Dr. Matt and Rex welcome Dr. Brian J. Vickers to discuss this problem in Appalachia.

Have you ever been talking with students and asked something simple as, "you remember Moses right?", only to be met by blank stares? Once we could assume a level of Biblical familiarity, however that is often no longer the case. In this episode we talk with Jeff Roberts on some practical tips to reconnect students with the Bible, and ways to work with parents and the children's ministry to ensure at least a basic level of Biblical literacy in your youth. You can listen to this episode in a variety of formats including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Youtube, Breaker, Pocket Casts and Radio Public. Show notes can be found on our website: www.studentministryconversations.org Video for this episode can be found here: Connect With SMC Instagram – @talkstudentmin Twitter – @talkstudentmin Facebook – @talkstudentmin Youtube - "Student Ministry Conversations" Connect With The Hosts Russell Martin – @rgmmusic Brent Aiken – @heybrentaiken Support the Podcast! Buy Our Merch! www.studentministryconversations.org/shop Become a Supporter! https://anchor.fm/studentministryconvos/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/studentministryconversations/support

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We’re in a crisis. Biblical illiteracy is rising. Join Charles Morris as we reflect on what the Bible is, and why the Lord wants us to pay close attention to His Word.

Pastor James MacDonald joins Kirk Cameron for a discussion on biblical illiteracy in the church and what Christians are missing out on by not prioritizing reading their Bibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 154 – Why Am I Here – Part 3: Biblical Illiteracy Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105); “Your statutes are my heritage forever, they are the joy of my heart” (Psalm 119:111); Psalm 119, verses 105 and 111, New International Version ******** VK: Hello! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re very grateful to be with you as today as we continue the series we began last week on Anchored by Truth. We’ve entitled this series “Why am I here?” To help us continue considering a question that has probably occurred to just about every person who has ever lived. The answer to the question is both simple and profound. We’re all here because God made us. That’s a pretty simple statement but it has profound implications. So, to help us explore some of those implications, today we’re fortunate to have Dr. Gregg Alexander back on the show with us. Gregg is a retired Tallahassee physician who has taught an adult Sunday School class for more than 25 years. As such he has seen humanity from all sides and he is definitely a very deep student of the Bible. GREGG would you like to take a couple of minutes and tell us a little about why you have been such a faithful teacher for your church? GREGG OPENING COMMENTS - VK: One of the reasons we wanted to have Gregg back on the show is because several years ago Gregg did a study series for his Sunday school class on Biblical illiteracy. As we have been discussing in our first episodes in this series in order to develop an answer to the question of why we are here we must understand our role in the created order. This, in turn, means we must recognize that we were created by an almighty, loving God and that God has designated man to bear His image within the created order. The only creature that God made who is said to bear God’s image is mankind. That designation is not given to any other earthly creature or even to the angels. But we cannot fully comprehend what bearing God’s image means if we are not familiar with the Bible. So, we wanted to spend at least one show in this series talking about the poor state of Biblical literacy within our current culture. Gregg, when you did your series on Biblical illiteracy why did you feel that it was so important to take that up as a subject? GREGG: The Church competes in the marketplace of ideas and ideologies. Listeners to Anchored by Truth are probably far more Biblically literate than members of our society at large and that’s good. But we need to understand what is going on in the culture around us if we are to minister effectively to it. Groups like Barna, Gallup, and Pew Research try to keep track of trends, and if they are correct in their analysis, the picture is not good. In 2006, Gallup asked people whether the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Only 26% said “yes” – down from 40% in 1980. The number of people who said the Bible is a collection of stories, fables, myths, history, and teachings increased from 10% in 1980 to 19% in 2006. Consider these numbers as you remember that more than 75% of the respondents were professing Christians. VK: Yikes. That’s pretty scary. 75% of the people responding to Gallup self-identified as professing Christians and yet only 26% said that the Bible is the inspired word of God. And that was 15 years ago and we know that the situation quite likely hasn’t gotten any better. That’s one of the reasons we launched Anchored by Truth. We want to reawaken a widespread understanding that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. GREGG: And that’s one of the reasons I wanted to come back on Anchored by Truth – to help sound a wake-up call. Plus, you have a good variety of coffee choices in the studio. But aside from the coffee I want people to begin to rediscover that their lives will be richer and more meaningful if they will take the time to really begin to study and dig into the Bible. I would like to serve as a stimulus toward greater and more regular study of the Bible, and greater trust in its ultimate authority for our lives. God wants us to pray and read our Bible. It’s not about hearing someone talk about the Bible, it’s about digging into it deeply. God wants us to be an instrument in His hand, but He needs His instruments to be sharp. VK: Well, I know that you believe that God’s desire for His children to be informed students of His word which is effectively illustrated from a passage in the book of Acts from chapter 17. What specific passage are you thinking about? GREGG: I think that the way Luke describes the Apostle Paul’s encounter with a group of Bereans illustrates our need for scripture perfectly. Acts described the believers in Berea, which is a region in Greece near Thessalonica, in this way: “As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true” This is Acts 17:10-11. Note that this part of Acts says that they “examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” To the Bereans the Scriptures were the test for truth. And, since the time of Christ, the books that have been put together to form our Bible have been revered by Christians as the word of God applicable to all time and all circumstances, and the revelation of the mind and will of God. VK: And frankly there was a time in America when you might have been able to make a similar statement about a large percentage of the population. As the survey information you cited above shows that may no longer be true but at one time it certainly was. GREGG: When this country was founded the Bible was respected by just about everyone, and biblical principles formed the shape and stability of the culture. This was clearly evident in the realm of public education. Children were taught the alphabet using the textbook entitled The New-England Primer, published in 1687. Most, if not all, of the Founding Fathers were taught to read and write using this book which unashamedly taught the Christian worldview. This textbook was gradually replaced by a series of books known as the McGuffey Readers. William McGuffey was a committed Christian who was consumed by two passions: public education and preaching the Gospel. McGuffey presented education from a biblical foundation, and he reinforced biblical principles of life and morality in the lessons. VK: So, it sounds like we started out pretty well in America. In our early history the Bible was not a book that was relegated to church buildings on Sundays as it is so often today. The Bible was a book that was a part of everyday life and not just for adults but for people of all ages. That opens up the question of “what happened?” GREGG: When McGuffey died in 1873 his book underwent a radical transformation. America was changing into a pluralistic society – a melting pot of religions and worldviews. Europe was already reacting to the revolutionary socialism of Karl Marx; the philosophy of Kant followed by Nietzsche; Europe's increased concern with material naturalism disguised as science in general and Darwin in particular; and a general intellectual rebellion against tradition and authority. The revised McGuffey Readers went totally secular to meet the supposed need of national unity and the dream of America as the place of refuge for the world’s oppressed masses. VK: You know we sometimes think that the secularization of America started in the latter part of the 20th century. A lot of people think of the 1970’s as a decade of “free love” and the anti-institution movement. But you’re saying that the roots of secularization started almost 100 years earlier aren’t you? And along with that secularization there was a steadily diminishing regard for the Bible wasn’t there? GREGG: In general, yes. The secularization of America did not start in period following World War II though it certainly accelerated them. In the latter part of the 19th century the biblical doctrines of salvation, righteousness, and piety, and their biblical examples and references, began to be replaced by civil and social values and morality. McGuffey’s Eclectic Primer of 1836 was published as a “Revised Edition” in 1881, and it contained no reference to God, His sovereignty, or man’s accountability to Him – the revised McGuffey Readers were then wholly secular. And, if all that wasn’t bad enough, in the 1920s/1930s American education came under the spell of John Dewey (1859-1952), a psychologist and philosopher who is the person most responsible for how American children are educated today. Dewey changed the priority of education from acquiring knowledge to experiencing knowledge. In the 1920s, he became known for his criticism of traditional teaching with its didactic delivery of facts to be remembered in favor of a dialectic (the use of logical argument or discussion: a “back-and-forth”) experience of “facts.” VK: So, what you’re saying is that this trend toward a loss of a Biblical worldview began to be reflected in a wide variety of ways and by a large number of people. That reminds me of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 9. “This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough!” That’s from the Good News Translation. The English Standard Version says, “A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” GREGG: So, part of the lump that Dewey’s teaching leavened was author Stephen Prothero who wrote a book in 2007 called Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know -- and Doesn't. Prothero, who was a professor of religious studies and chair of the religion department at Boston University, was initially a follower of Dewey’s progressive educational model. Having been turned off since high school to the study of history as a mindless accumulation of names and dates, he embarked on an enlightened teaching career using a test-free environment of “challenging conversation.” He quickly learned, however, that students can’t discuss what they don’t know – that there had to be some common knowledge in order to understand what the words meant! Can you imagine how things would be dangerously different if engineering, aeronautics, law, or medicine were taught by “dialectic”? VK: Well, I don’t think I would like to fly in a plane by someone who had not been taught that there are certain facts and laws of physics that aren’t subject to your opinion. And I certainly don’t want a doctor who thinks that anatomy is a subject where cultural trends are a substitute for knowing the difference between muscles and bones. GREGG: Prothero tells an interesting story of a conversation with a visiting professor from Austria who offered some observations on American undergraduates. This visiting professor from Austria said American undergraduates are “very religious” compared to their European counterparts, but they know next to nothing about religion. The European students have compulsory religious education, but wouldn’t be caught dead in a church, and are far less likely to believe in heaven and hell. The Americans, in contrast, are simultaneously religious and ignorant of religion – they attend churches and synagogues but religious ignorance is bliss. VK: We don’t think about that very much. In America religious education is almost entirely confined to seminaries or divinity schools where those happen to appear in a broader university setting. But it is common in European nations for there to be mandatory religious education at all grade levels. But the visiting professor’s observation shows that it takes more than intellectual knowledge to be a follower of Jesus. We must trust with our hearts in Jesus’s atoning work for salvation to occur. GREGG: True, but that does not mean that we can neglect the intellectual, informational aspect of our faith. In America, faith without understanding appears to be the standard among college undergraduates. They are Protestants who can’t name the four Gospels, Catholics who can’t name the seven sacraments or the seven deadly sins (“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers” [Proverbs 6:16-19]), and Jews that can’t name the five books of Moses. VK: And that lack of religious comprehension in college students pretty much mirrors things in other parts of society, doesn’t it? GREGG: Yes. Things are no better in the society/culture at large. For comedians, there are subjects that are almost too easy – sure things that guarantee a laugh. For Jay Leno one late night, it was the Bible. During the taping of one of his television shows, Leno moved through his audience asking people what they knew about the Bible. "Name one of the Ten Commandments,” he said. "God helps those who help themselves?" someone ventured. "Name one of the apostles," Leno told them. No one could. Finally, he asked them to name the Beatles. Without hesitation, the answer came ringing from throughout the crowd: George, Paul, John and Ringo. Leno wasn't spoofing the Bible that evening. He was spoofing our society, which claims a grounding in Judeo-Christian principles and yet – according to a number of surveys – is increasingly losing touch with the Scriptures. VK: George Barna is one of the pollsters who follows faith trends most closely isn’t he? I’ve often seen citations from surveys that he has conducted and they rarely contain good news if you are interested in how well American Christians grasp the basics of their historic faith. GREGG: That’s correct. Evangelical pollster George Barna says that over the past 20 years we have seen the nation's theological views slowly become less aligned with the Bible. Americans still revere the Bible and like to think of themselves as Bible-believing people, but the evidence suggests otherwise. Christians have been increasingly adopting spiritual views that come from Islam, Wicca, secular humanism, the eastern religions, and other sources. That's because we're not reading and studying the Bible. If we don't know what God says is truth, it makes us vulnerable to believing a lie. VK: So, you would share the perspective that we often express on Anchored by Truth – that is important for Christians to fully engage their minds in practicing their faith. And the centerpiece of that practice must be devoting time and attention to understanding and comprehending the Bible. GREGG: I definitely agree that one of the most serious problems in the church today is one of "Biblical Illiteracy.” And unfortunately this problem is limited to those in the world, but it is also present in the church. Another pollster George Gallup has said “Americans revere the Bible - but, by and large, they don't read it. And because they don't read it, they have become a nation of biblical illiterates." How bad is it? Consider these results from various surveys: • Fewer than half of all adults can name the four gospels. • Many professing Christians cannot identify more than two or three of the disciples. • 60 percent of Americans can't name even five of the Ten Commandments. VK: Wow. That’s pretty startling. I think when I was young just about every kid in my neighborhood would have known those things. GREGG: And it doesn’t stop there. Here are a few more statistics that should stagger anyone who thinks that the Christian faith is important. • 82 percent of Americans believe "God helps those who help themselves" is a Bible verse. • 12 percent of adults believe that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife. • A survey of graduating high school seniors revealed that over 50 percent thought that Sodom and Gomorrah were husband and wife. VK: 12 percent of adults believe that Joan of Arc was Noah’s wife? Ok. I don’t know whether that is funny or sad. GREGG: Well, here is one more for you. According to David Eikenberry, youth pastor at Orchard View Congregational Church in Muskegon, Michigan only two of 10 people participating in a recent Gallup survey correctly identified who delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Most thought. The Sermon on the Mount was preached by Billy Graham and not by Jesus. VK: So, all of this goes back to the purpose of this series. We are trying to help people develop a trustworthy answer to the question of why we are here. Why are human beings present on the earth in the first place? And in our first two episodes we made the point that for us to have a meaningful answer to the question of why we are here we must understand that we were made by an almighty and loving God. But after the creation of our first parents, Adam and Eve, they rebelled against the one prohibition that God gave them and that introduced sin and death into the created order. But God began a plan of redemption and we know live during a unique time in that plan. We live in the period between the first coming of the Messiah and His planned future return. This points out the need for people to become very familiar with the Bible. It is only from the Bible that we can develop a full-orbed understanding of who and what God is. The Bible gives us as comprehensive a picture of God as the human mind is able to form. From the Bible we learn about God’s unrivaled power, unblemished righteousness, immaculate character, and amazing love and grace. This enables us to have a full appreciation of His glory and majesty and then contemplate our own lives and meanings knowing that the sovereign, royal and perfectly holy God has chosen us to bear His image. GREGG: The first step in Christian understanding is the reading and understanding of the Bible. Therein contains all the truth any person can need for an understanding of God (in all Three Persons); forgiveness of sin, salvation, and eternal life; the commandments of God that we are to follows in order to glorify Him and bring blessings on us; and the moral guidelines for living a righteous life. If we don’t understand these basics I don’t see how people can ever truly understand their purpose in this life. The verse that I have used to best describe the theme of this short series is Hosea 4:6. VK: That verse says, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.” GREGG: And here are a couple of other verses that make the same point that without a knowledge of God's Word, a person has no real direction or guidance in life: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105); “Your statutes are my heritage forever, they are the joy of my heart” (Psalm 119:111); and: “ Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. I wait for your salvation, O Lord, and I follow your commands. I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly. I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you” (Psalm 119:165-169). VK: And, of course, these are just a sampling of verses that we could point to where scripture makes it clear that we must know God’s word if we are to know our purpose in God’s kingdom. But, as we did in our first two episodes, we want to be clear that pursuing meaning for our lives is a journey not necessarily a single destination. We have to meet people where they are so someone in a crisis who is wondering if their life has meaning needs reassurance first. That reassurance comes in the form of knowing there is a God who loves and cares for them and has a plan for their lives. But as the crisis hopefully passes we need to help them move on to a deeper and more sustaining answer. If we don’t, and they don’t, the next crisis will be a question of when not if. GREGG: And those kinds of crises occur more often today than ever before because if they don't know the Bible they can't know the truth about why they are here. If there is a new “religion” in America, it is the religion of “tolerance.” The primary dogma of tolerance comes from religious pluralism, which affirms that all religions are equally valid and deserving of equal respect, and from postmodernism which refuses to commit to any absolute truth. Christianity is clearly out of step with today’s culture. Jesus said this in John14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” It’s easy to see how Jesus’ exclusive claim could be very difficult and embarrassing for a child coming up in the pluralistic soup of the last few decades, or for anyone who has grown up in America in recent decades. The paradox of “tolerance” by today’s definition is that Christians lose in two ways. First, the Christian is labeled intolerant of other religions because of the narrowness of his views. Second, Christianity is the least tolerated of all religions. But the paradox of “tolerance” is that our society also loses. Without a firm anchor to the truth people start drifting in this sea of religious pluralism and like any boat that can’t be secured it may be easily swamped by storms or rough waves. As Anchored by Truth is doing in this series we must master the basics about God, man, and purpose from the Bible to truly understand why we are here. If we don’t gain a firm grasp on those basics we may ask the question “why am I here” until the second coming but we won’t get any closer to finding an answer that will keep our boats afloat. Well, before we close I’d just like to thank you for the opportunity to join you on Anchored by Truth. VK: And we’d certainly like to thank Dr. Gregg Alexander for being our guest today. His service to the church has spanned decades and he is certainly an inspiration for all of those of us who are privileged to know him. So, before we go here is a brief summary of where we are in our series about “why am I here.” To know why we are here we must understand the nature of the created order and a few other basics. Those basics include knowing that God created the universe. We need to know this so we can understand the nature of reality. Next, we need to know that the created order fell when man sinned. But that God began a plan of redemption and the key step in that plan was the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. So, to know why we are here we must know how we are related to Jesus. And to get a firm grasp on those first two point we must study the Bible because if we don’t our knowledge of God, Jesus, reality and redemption is going to be incomplete. As always we want to close with prayer. Today let’s listen to a prayer for the renewal of the church. The church is a great place to begin to know what the Bible is saying so we want strong and healthy churches. But for us to be strong and healthy members of the church we have to study the Bible for ourselves. And as we mentioned today scriptural literacy is one of the greatest challenges of our age. ---- PRAYER FOR RENEWAL OF THE CHURCH VK: Before we close we’d like to remind our audience that a lot of our radio episodes are linked together in series of topics so if they missed any episodes in this series or if they just want to hear one again, all of these episodes are available on your favorite podcast app. To find them just search on “Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books.” If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not perfect but our Boss is!” (Bible Quote from the New International Version) Psalm 119, verses 105 and 111, New International Version

03/11/2022 – Dave Jenkins –Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, on the problem of Biblical illiteracy and what to do about it.

(00:00-8:17): Brian and Aubrey discussed Kyle Idleman's Christianity Today article, “The Bible Has a Clear and Consistent ‘Party Theology.'” (8:17-27:03): Dr. Ed Stetzer, Executive Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Author of “Christians in the Age of Outrage,” and Host of the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his ChurchLeaders.com series on preaching in light of cultural shifts and biblical illiteracy. You can check out this article series from Ed at churchleaders.com, learn more about his books at edstetzer.com, and connect with him on Twitter at @edstetzer (27:03-37:12): On this episode of the Social Media Water Cooler, Brian and Aubrey discussed a tweet from Bryan Loritts about a quote from J.D. Greear, “On exchanging church attendance as a family for the kids athletic events: “Some of us care more about where our kids will go to college than where they will spend eternity”- @jdgreear” (37:12-46:10): Jason Porterfield has made his home in places abandoned by society, from Canada's poorest neighborhood to the slums of Indonesia. His passion is to cultivate God's shalom wherever it is painfully absent and to help churches embrace their peacemaking vocation. Jason joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Fight Like Jesus: How Jesus Waged Peace Throughout Holy Week” Learn more about Jason and his book at jasonporterfield.com and connect with him on Twitter at @JG_Porterfield (46:10-54:54): Christie Anthony, Director of Operations for SOS International, and Hannah Weehunt, Director of Marketing for SOS International, joined Aubrey to share about the ministry impact of SOS International.  Give online at 1160hope.com or call 866-343-4717 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More reasons Why People Say What They Say When It Comes To Holiness. Today we look at Biblical Illiteracy, Recovering Personal Holiness, and a new American Bible Society research study on 5 Concerning Trends Related to Bible Engagement. And as always some great music! Look for Dr. Bowman's new book, Pursuing Holiness Wholeheartedly, in hardback, paperback, and Kindle edition at Amazon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rev-j-patrick-bowman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rev-j-patrick-bowman/support

Why is biblical illiteracy so rampant among Christians today? Why is biblical illiteracy so dangerous to the church? Why is it so important to know and understand what the Bible teaches? Allen Parr The Beat on YouTube This episode on YouTube

In this episode of "A Matter of Truth", Anthony and Alex interview author Dave Jenkins to discuss his latest book "The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy & What to Do about It". Together they dig into Dave's book, biblical illiteracy within the church, and solutions on how to deal with the ongoing epidemic!Dave's book examines the problem of biblical illiteracy and helps readers learn the basics of Bible reading, church membership, and how the local Church should function under the Word reminding us that believing the right things is not enough, we need to move into obedience to the Word that we claim to believe, in every area of the Christian life and ministry.Episode URL References:The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy & What to Do about https://servantsofgrace.org/https://servantsofgrace.org/category/equipping-you-in-grace/A Matter of Truth on InstagramAnthony on Instagram Alex on InstagramDave Jenkins on Instagram#gracetoyou #hermeneutics #amatteroftruth #Christianity #truthforlife #biblicalliteracy #christianpodcast #barnetwork #renewingyourmind #Bible #christianpodcasters #paulwasher #gracetoyou #johnMacArthur #Christian #christianpodcasts #christianpodcaster #orthodoxchristian #christianteens #christianmen #christianwomen #theologymatters #christalone #christianyouth #leonardravenhill ———————————————

In this interview, Dave Jenkins joins the podcast to talk about his new book The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy & What to Do About It. Together we discuss the size of the biblical illiteracy problem, delighting in your Bible reading, and how the church can help.You can find more from Dave by checking out Servants of Grace, reading Theology for Life, or listening to Equipping You in Grace.Like the show? Leave us a tip at bbl.st/tipjar.Don't like banter? Skip to 05:54.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com. 

On today's episode, a listener writes in and asks Dave, "What is the main difference between biblical literacy and biblical illiteracy?"What you'll hear in this episode• The statistics regarding biblical illiteracy.• Defining biblical illiteracy and biblical literacy.• The purpose of expository preaching.• The ministry of the Holy in the life of the Christian and the Church.• The three things God loves: His Word, His people, and His Church.• Why reading the Bible daily isn't legalism.• Some practical suggestions on reading the Bible and getting started.• How knowing Scripture helps us be an effective instruments for God's glory.• Pick up my new book, The Word Explored from Amazon or WTS BooksThanks for listening to this week's episode of Servants of Grace theology segment!

In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon and Dave Jenkins discuss the widespread problem of biblical illiteracy in American churches, as well as some practical steps Christians can take towards the solution.

In our Season 1 closer we talk about, you guessed it, The Big Book itself. We discuss different ways people approach the Bible, both the Hebrew and the Christian Bibles (its a two in one kinda book....well, 66-100 books but you get my point). Also, we talk about some different perceptions people have about the Bible, history, translations, problems with interpretation, the problem of: Biblical Illiteracy, poor scholarship and how they effect the church and often causes harm, and so much more... Littera gesta docet, Quid credas allegoria, Moralis quid agas, Quo tendas anagogia. Get your free ticket (with donation) for unlimited views here https://www.hellotosoul.com/product-page/fundraiser-for-sweet-nothing-productions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/logicandthebible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/logicandthebible/support

In this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony sits down with author Dave Jenkins to discuss his new book, The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to Do About It. You can pick up the book wherever Christian books are sold, or here on Amazon. Thank you for listening! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the Book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com  Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

In this episode of Grace and Peace Radio Anthony sits down with author Dave Jenkins to discuss his new book, The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to Do About It. You can pick up the book wherever Christian books are sold, or here on Amazon. Thank you for listening! Grace and Peace, Anthony & Amy Get the Book! JesusChangedEverythingbook.com  Web: GraceandPeaceRadio.com Facebook: @GraceandPeaceRadio Twitter: @GracePeaceRadio Store: GraceandPeaceRadio.com/shop Support: Paypal.me/graceandpeaceradio Email: show@graceandpeaceradio.com Grace and Peace Radio is honored to be part of the Society of Reformed Podcasts and the Christian Podcast Community, and SermonAudio.com. Like what you hear on Grace and Peace Radio? Now you can easily leave a review on your favorite podcast site. Just go to http://www.graceandpeaceradio.com/love!

On today’s episode, Ryan & Joey do their first ever interview with author Dave Jenkins on his forthcoming book The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to do About ItAbout Dave JenkinsDave Jenkins is happily married to Sarah Jenkins. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, and is the Host for the Equipping You in Grace Podcast. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Parler, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Subscribe at www.broadoakpiety.org

Do you struggle with reading the Bible on a consistent basis? Is it a chore for you to connect with God through the reading of His word? In this continuation of the discussion on the need for biblical education in the church, Dr. Mark Hahlen (DCC Bible Department Chair) offers some very practical ways for you to read through the Bible in a regular routine. He also offers many resources that you can access for engaging in God's word at a deeper and more meaningful level. This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.eduResources:www.studylight.orgwww.blueletterbible.orgwww.biblegateway.com

While a majority of Christians claim to believe that the Bible is God's divinely inspired word, most research shows that less than half of all professing Christians actually read the Bible on a regular basis. We can't possibly know what we don't read! In this episode of DCC's Leadership Podcast, Dr. Mark Hahlen (DCC Bible Department Chair) and Mr. Mark Worley (Vice-President of Institutional Advancement) discuss the current state of biblical illiteracy in our church culture and offer insights into what has led to the decline in biblical knowledge.This Podcast is sponsored by Dallas Christian College. To learn more about DCC, please visit www.dallas.edu