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Faith in a Fresh Vibe
Ep. 6 – Farewell Evangelicalism: Quiet Time with the Bible. Feat. Ryan Canty, Liz Grant, and Liz Jenkins

Faith in a Fresh Vibe

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 64:44


Let’s settle in friends for some quiet time…. Just kidding. Episode 6 in this serial series interrogating the malformed pillars in evangelicalism is here. We examine one of the most important elements in evangelical belief systems–perhaps THE most important religious icon–the Bible. Evangelicals claim the Bible has supreme authority in designing beliefs. It’s the “Bible alone”, used with complete disregard for malformed interpretations. You may be wondering why chat about the Bible mid-way through this series and not at the very start. After all, isn’t the Bible central to evangelicalism? It is, but not in the manner you might think. The Bible has been distorted to become a tool for religious propaganda that advances the interests of white evangelicalism. In other words, the Bible is used to define conservative and white supremacist worldviews, and believers stuck in the pew of these churches must adopt specific interpretations or risk being excommunicated (if evangelicals had such a thing.) Malformed beliefs like biblical inerrancy and literalism are not, ironically, biblical, yet are core attributes used to keep the faithful in line. Let’s talk about it, Episode 6 is here. Chapters (00:00-01:00) Introduction (02:30) Rohadi on why we’re interrogating the validity of biblical tradition in evangelicalism. (02:33-14:00) Quiet time. Just kidding. Unpacking the ways evangelicals twist the Bible to fit their own devices. (14:00-20:05) Unpacking one of the malformed pillars is used to justify: Patriarchy w/ Liz Jenkins. (20:05-22:00) Intro to Ryan Canty – Author of Deweaponize. (22:00-24:20) Naming malformed pillars including inerrancy and the Chicago Statement (24:20-33:00) Unpacking the Chicago Statement with Liz Grant (33:40) Ways evangelicals distort scripture using literalism wrong. (40:11) Rohadi and authoritarianism and the Bible. (43:40) Ryan on, What are the possibilities of change? (50:15) Possibilities of how we can reclaim biblical interpretation with Liz Grant. (59:50) Liz Jenkins with the final word on interpretation. (1:02:02) Outro Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com). Rohadi’s books can be found here, including his latest publication, When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins. Special Guests in Episode 6: Ryan Canty – Author of Deweaponize. Re-examining how we read the Bible in pursuit of a more Christlike interpretation  Former Calvinist theology nerd on a journey to de-weaponize the Bible and love others like Jesus. Find him on Substack | Instagram Liz Charlotte Grant – Author of KNOCK AT THE SKY: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible. Liz is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA. She is also an online columnist for The Christian Century. Her essays and op-eds have also been published in outlets such as the Huffington Post, Religion News Service, the Revealer, Hippocampus Magazine, Brevity, Sojourners, Christianity Today, US Catholic, National Catholic Reporter, and elsewhere. Find Liz on Instagram and Threads Liz Jenkins – Author of Nice Churchy Patriarchy. If you’d like to read more, check out her now-occasional blog, her Substack, and/or her book Nice Churchy Patriarchy. Find Liz via Instagram: @lizcoolj and @postevangelicalprayers. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat.

Love In Action
Biblical Inerrancy

Love In Action

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 24:49


The doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy is a very important one. It's a doctrine we should not waver on. The Bible is without error. It is inerrant and infallible. Since it is true, we should follow God's teachings. In this edition of the Love In Action Ministries Podcast, Ken teaches on Biblical Inerrancy and looks at the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. Please subscribe to and share the Love In Action Ministries Podcast. It is available pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thank you and God bless you.

Conversations with a Calvinist
Are There Errors in the Bible? Examining the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Conversations with a Calvinist

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 56:49


In 1978, the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was produced to define and clarify the claim that the Bible does not contain errors. In this podcast, Keith Foskey discusses the subject of inerrancy in light of the existence of textual variants in the manuscript tradition and how the Chicago Statement still stands as a useful took in this discussion. He also discusses teachings by men like Wesley Huff and others who are working towards clarifying the history of ancient manuscripts over against the claims of those who argue for corruption in the text. Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinist Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinist or use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the store Dominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.com http://www.Reformed.Money and let them know we sent you! https://www.TinyBibles.com You can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount. Private Family Banking Send an email inquiry to banking@privatefamilybanking.com Receive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown", by going to https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call using this link: https://calendly.com/familybankingnow Get the Book "What Do We Believe" from Striving for Eternity Ministries http://www.whatdowebelievebook.com/ Be sure to use the coupon code: Keith https://www.HighCallingFitness.com Health, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes. The official cigar of Your Calvinist Podcast: https://www.1689cigars.com Buy our podcast shirts and hats: https://yourcalvinist.creator-spring.com Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.com If you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

Veterans of Culture Wars
120: Knock at the Sky: Liz Charlotte Grant

Veterans of Culture Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 77:56


Award-winning author Liz Charlotte Grant joins the VCW hall to discuss her new book "Knock at the Sky" (out January 7, 2025 from Eerdmans). We talk about her faith journey, Biblical inerrancy including the 1978 Chicago Statement of Inerrancy and why she wanted to write a book about Genesis. You can order the book by Liz Charlotte Grant right here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802883759/knock-at-the-sky/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vcwpod Dave's second podcast- "Does the Bible Say THAT?": https://open.spotify.com/episode/0a8CCeIvjiFn1lKwKmxNt6?si=H1UswE0VT3m2tmZNFuSC4Q Come find us on the Blue Sky App! Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Check out Zach's music by going to:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com

The Protestant Libertarian Podcast
Ep 146: Protestantism, Christian Creeds, and Biblical Inerrancy Revisited

The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 64:44


In this episode I revisit three of my most controversial episodes (5, 19, and 57) that discussed the creeds of the Christian church and Biblical inerrancy. Most of the negative feedback from my show has been generated by these two episodes, and I wanted to revisit them one more time to clear up any potential misunderstandings. First, I explain how the common denominator among all protestants is the belief in the authority of scripture and why that should shape our understanding of the creeds and Biblical inerrancy. I then explain how I agree with every statement of the Apostle's Creed and discuss the importance of creeds in general while showing that the creeds are incomplete because, understandably, there are many important aspects of the Biblical witness that can't be fit into a short summary statement of important beliefs. I discuss how creedalism can sometimes screen out the teachings of Jesus, Christian ethics, and discipleship generally because they address mostly doctrinal statements, and that we need to understand the creeds within the larger framework of scripture so we don't neglect other essential aspects of our faith. I then turn once again to Biblical inerrancy, showing how it has been misappropriated by fundamentalists, progressives, and skeptics and used in ways that undermine the authority of scripture and cause interpreters to unjustifiably impose modern ideas about science and history back into the text. I also explain how defenders of the Chicago Statement, such as R.C. Sproul, have a hermeneutical method that is nearly identical to my own, and why retaining the language of ‘inerrancy' can work if it is carefully defined. I then explain why I prefer the terms ‘authority' and ‘reliability' over ‘inerrancy' while acknowledging that many people I know who hold to ‘inerrancy' are in complete agreement with me on the way in which the Bible ought to be interpreted. I hope this episode helps clarify my position on these important issues! Check out the upcoming episode (147, drops Thursday) for a conversation I had with Jacob Winograd of the Biblical Anarchy podcast about inerrancy.  Media Referenced:Ep 5: The Authority of Scripture and the Creeds of the Early Church: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/authority-scripture-creeds-early-church/ Ep 19: Biblical Inerrancy w/ Tim Price: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/biblical-inerrancy-problems-timothy-price/ Ep 57: The Chicago Statement: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/chicago-statement-on-biblical-inerrancy-a-critical-analysis/The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the shows profile! Thanks!

I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Jesus, Contradicted with Mike Licona

I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 48:14


Do most Christians have the wrong definition of inerrancy? You may have noticed some pretty significant discrepancies between the different Gospel accounts in the New Testament—discrepancies that skeptic Bart Ehrman didn't hesitate to point out during past debates with Dr. William Lane Craig, Jimmy Akin, AND today's guest! Is there a way for Bible-believing Christians to harmonize these variations, or should we throw out the concept of Bible inerrancy altogether?This week, author, Christian apologist, and New Testament scholar Dr. Mike Licona sits down with Frank to expose the truth about "errors" in the Bible, specifically tackling some of Bart Ehrman's objections to the reliability of the New Testament. He'll also discuss the release of his new book, 'Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story Differently', which is a resource aimed to help Christians navigate through textual variances. During the episode, Frank and Mike will answer questions like:What is the true meaning of divine inspiration?What is the Chicago Statement of Inerrancy, and what are some of its shortcomings?Did God dictate to the Gospel authors?Are there errors in the original Bible manuscripts?What is literary spotlighting, and how does it apply to the Resurrection narratives?Buckle your seatbelts, friends, because this podcast episode is likely going to make you uncomfortable by challenging much of what you've been taught (or assumed) about biblical inerrancy. Is it okay that the Bible doesn't have camera-like accuracy in some places? Listen as Dr. Licona helps us to take a fresh look at the doctrine of inerrancy and then decide for ourselves. And be sure to pick up a copy of the book, 'Jesus, Contradicted'!To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into great discussions with like-minded Christians while providing financial support for our ministry.You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.Mike's book: Jesus, Contradicted: Why the Gospels Tell the Same Story DifferentlyDEBATE: Is the Bible Inerrant? (Mike Licona vs. Richard Howe)

Further. Every. Day.
#0149 Is Your Bible Full Of Errors? Does It Matter? - Further. Every. Day.

Further. Every. Day.

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 75:40


Is the Bible Inerrant? What About Bible Translations? Introduction: Is the Word of God Inerrant? What exactly is the Word of God? Is it the Bible that you hold in your hands at Church? What if someone spills coffee on it, is the Word of God lost? What if it's mishprinted ? Have you ever heard of the Evil King James Bible? Let's talk about that as we watch our culture stray further every day. The Problem: Many Theologians have ceded, or even gleefully proclaimed the notion, that the Bible is “not infallible, inerrant”, and is capable of harboring errors in its depiction of God's Word. From Wikipedia: There are 3 types of inerrancy or infallibility: Some theologians speak of the "infallibility" of the Bible. This can be understood in one of three ways. Some authors use "inerrancy" and "infallibility" interchangeably. For others, "inerrancy" refers to complete inerrancy and "infallibility" to the more limited view that the Bible is without error in conveying God's self-revelation to humanity.[3][12] On this understanding, "infallibility" claims less than "inerrancy". Citing dictionary definitions, Frame (2002) claims "infallibility" is a stronger term than "inerrant": "'Inerrant' means there are no errors; "infallible" means there can be no errors".[13] Yet he acknowledges that "modern theologians insist on redefining that word also, so that it actually says less than 'inerrancy.'" Harold Lindsell states: "The very nature of inspiration renders the Bible infallible, which means that it cannot deceive us. It is inerrant in that it is not false, mistaken, or defective".[14] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_inerrancy Here in an edition of Life and Letters, we see a representative argument from the liberal scholar: “The doctrine of inerrancy is more post-biblical, even modern. And it has been particularly influential among U.S. evangelicals, who often appeal to the doctrine of inerrancy in arguments against gender equality, social justice, critical race theory and other causes thought to violate the God's infallible word. The doctrine of inerrancy took shape during the 19th and 20th centuries in the United States. A statement crafted in 1978 by hundreds of evangelical leaders remains its fullest articulation. Known as the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, the statement was a response to emerging “liberal” or nonliteral interpretations of the Bible. According to the statement, the Bible speaks with “infallible divine authority in all matters upon which it touches.”” https://lifeandletters.la.utexas.edu/2021/07/what-is-biblical-inerrancy-a-new-testament-scholar-explains/ https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ Theology: If God's word contains errors, what does this say about God? Philosophy: If God is incapable of keeping errors out of His Bible, then what does this mean for morality, eternity, and salvation? Culture: What Cultural allowances should be made if God's Word is inerrant? What happens if you may pick and choose as you please? Politics: Why have nations continuously attempted to rewrite God's Word? What does this allow the government to accomplish? Economics: What economic incentives are there for scholars to make their living upon “debunking” the Bible? The Story So when DID the Inerrancy issue become a topic of debate? Well, the issue became a heavy point of contention in the 1800s, you know, when the Counter-Reformation and the Humanist Enlightenment movements were in full force. An article at conversation jeeringly puts it this way: Roots of Fundamentalism “Christian fundamentalism has roots in the 19th century, when Protestants were confronted by two challenges to traditional understandings of the Bible. Throughout the century, scholars increasingly evaluated the Bible as a historical text. In the process they raised questions about its divine origins, given its seeming inconsistencies and errors. In addition, Charles Darwin's 1859 book “On the Origin of Species” – which laid out the theory of evolution by natural selection – raised profound questions about the Genesis account of creation. Many American Protestants easily squared their Christian faith with these ideas. Others were horrified. Conservative theologians responded by developing the doctrine of biblical inerrancy. Inerrancy asserts that the Bible is errorless and factually accurate in everything it says – including about science. This doctrine became the theological touchstone of fundamentalism. Alongside inerrancy emerged a system of ideas, called apocalyptic or “dispensational premillennialism.” Adherents of these ideas hold that reading the Bible literally – particularly the Book of Revelation – reveals that history will end soon with a ghastly apocalypse. All those who are not true Christians will be slaughtered. In the wake of this violence, Christ will establish God's millennial kingdom on Earth.” https://theconversation.com/fundamentalism-turns-100-a-landmark-for-the-christian-right-123651 Theology: What does the Bible say about the philosophies of man and diverse doctrines? Philosophy: If the purpose and intent of a movement is not honestly seeking the good of an institution such as the Church, what challenges befall the Church if she accepts the precepts of such antagonists uncritically? Culture: Now that we abolished the inerrancy of God? What did Nietzsche's Dead God provide in the Culture? What are the results? Politics: After God was dead in the 19th Century, what did man do in the 20th Century across Europe through Asia? Economics: What does the Chinese Communist Party do with the Bible today? What is the purpose of this? Final Thoughts: One more thing: Favorite book of the Bible

Christ is the Cure
BTB (8) Bibliology pt. 2

Christ is the Cure

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 17:06


This installment of BTB explores the doctrine of scripture, highlighting the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. It discusses the concept of inspiration, the dual authorship of scripture, and the authority and infallibility of the Bible. The podcast also delves into the importance of scripture in the life of Jesus and the New Testament authors. Additionally, it touches on the different philosophies of Bible translation and provides recommendations for reliable translations.    Christ is the Cure is Subscriber Supported. Prayerfully consider joining the support team at patreon.com/christisthecure   Landing page for this episode: https://christisthecure.org/2024/05/09/btb-8-bibliology-pt-2/    Pick up books from CITC: https://christisthecure.org/citcpress/ 

Credo Biblical Theology Podcast

Would Dietrich Bonhoeffer be comfortable signing the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy? To quote the man himself, “The theory of verbal plenary inspiration will not do.” Isn't that confusing? He has such a high view of the authority of the Bible. Bonhoeffer left German liberalism and combated theological and political error all around him. He… Download Audio

Center for Biblical Unity
Our ETS 2023 Recap | Family Meeting | 11/17/2023

Center for Biblical Unity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 69:19


The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual meeting is like Comicon for theology nerds. This is the place where evangelical scholars (the people who write the commentaries and study Bibles) present academic papers to each other. Many of these ideas are then taken back into seminaries, ministries, and local churches. We wanted to share about some of the papers we heard this week at ETS and how we think these ideas will potentially influence your Christian circles. For more, see our friend, Dr Bill Roach's discussion on the Chicago Statement of inerrancy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REGwc5JmXhM

The Inerrant Word Podcast
Updating the Chicago Statement w/ Dr. Derek Brown

The Inerrant Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 51:43


Clay talks with Dr. Derek Brown about the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and why Derek thinks it needs updating. Show Notes: Derek's Testimony Derek's Dissertation 2021 ETS Talk 2021 ETS Paper Derek's Article on The Gospel Coalition - Updating the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy: A Proposal Dr. Bill Roach's criticism of Derek's article - Updating the Chicago Statement: Response to TGC and Derek Brown Roach Bill Roach's response to this podcast episode - Updating The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy Derek's second response to Dr. Roach - My (Second) Response to Dr. Bill Roach Full Chicago Statement - ICBI-typo.pdf Explaining Biblical Inerrancy book

The Cerebral Faith Podcast
Episode 169: What Evan Minton Thinks About The Bible - Part 2

The Cerebral Faith Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 50:05


In this episode, Evan Minton will go on to talk about his view on inerrancy and how that relates to the theory of divine accommodation which encompasses such topics as Ancient Near Eastern Cosmology, the head covering issue of 1 Corinthians 11, God's Gender, and Jesus' Sonship. He will also talk about the differences between Bible reading and Bible Study, as well as resources he recommends for digging deeper into one's Bible study. To see The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy mentioned in this episode, click here --> https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf To see The Bellingham Statement on Inerrancy mentioned in this episode, click here --> https://drmsh.com/another-proposed-bellingham-statement/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-minton/support

Frederick Faith Debate
Frederick Faith Debate 8-13-2023 - Biblical Economics

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 24:36


Biblical Economics The Faith Debate show finally gets around to finishing up our examination of The Chicago Statement on Biblical Application.In this episode we tackle “Article XIII: Economics”. By the end of this series, all three Chicago Statements (Inerrancy, Hermeneutics, Application) will have been addressed.Panelists:Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ. www.householdoffaithinchrist.comDavid Forsee. Pastor, multi-location house church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

First, why a sermon series on Jude and why spend so much time in an epistle that is only one chapter with 25 verses? For starters, it is because we believe the Bible is the Word of God, and that it is fully inspirited by the Holy Spirit who superintended the personality and language of individuals to reveal His will to mankind in all matters upon which the sixty-six books that make up the Bible touches upon. Because the elders and I believe the Bible is the Word of God, it is our conviction that, it is to be believed, as Gods instruction, in all that it affirms, obeyed, as Gods command, in all that it requires; embraced, as Gods pledge, in all that it promises.[1] This is why, included in Meadowbrookes Statement of Faith are these words: We believe the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is the divine revelation, the original autographs of which were verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, thus rendering them trustworthy and solely authoritative in faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21). The Scriptures reveal the mind of God concerning the need and the method of human redemption, the character and destiny of mankind, and are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (Jn. 5:39, 2 Tim. 3:16-17). Expository preaching is the best method to teach and communicate the intended meaning of any given section of the Bible. Because there is so much packed into 25 verses in Jude, I will spend the next five Sundays preaching from it. The second reason why a sermon series in Jude is necessary is that we live in a very interesting time where I believe the following to be true: There is a new Gnosticism that threatens the Church today. When it comes to the types of things that have threatened the church in the past and what threatens the church today there is little difference, just different dress. Permit me to give you an overly simplistic explanation of the second century Gnosticism that threatened the early Church. First, the Gnosticism the first Church faced shared some characteristics with Judaism and Christianity, but those who were gnostic believed that salvation could only come through revealed knowledge that was either long forgotten or newly discovered. Some of the key beliefs of Gnosticism included: The material world is governed by evil and ignorance. True salvation is experienced through a secret or hidden knowledge. Truth is more subjective rather than objective. Some variants of Gnostic beliefs viewed the material world as evil, to include our bodies, as such, there was no harm in indulging fleshy desires, such as sex outside of marriage, since there would be no resurrection of our bodies. Other variants of Gnostic beliefs stressed a form of asceticism, or acts of piety to earn salvation. New Testament books such as Galatians, Colossians, 1 Timothy, and Jude address and warn about Gnosticism. Paul warned of the sort of teaching the Gnostics were guilty of with these words: But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed (Gal. 1:8-9). Ever since the apostles and the inclusion of the 66 books in our Bibles, there have been other books written and falsely ascribed to Thomas, Philip, Judas, and Mary, among many other writings that those sympathetic to gnostic beliefs believed to belong in Holy Scripture. Some of those writing suggest that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, Judas was actually a hero who carried out secret instructions from Jesus to betray Jesus. These writings have been long rejected throughout Church history for good reason. Jude warned about such teachings: For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (Jude 1:4). Today, there is a new Gnosticism, or perhaps a variant of the same old Gnosticism but in 21st Century dress. There is a resurgence among Christians that there is a secret knowledge that is uncovered by ancient sacred writings not included in our Bibles due to some conspiracy to keep them closed and unavailable to the Church. Related to both the old and new Gnosticism is a growing trend to question, doubt, or reject the belief that Jesus is God. This is not only true of Gnosticism, but also of any false teacher. Regarding those, who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ (v. 1), there were certain people who deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (v. 4). What are some ways they deny Jesus? They deny the incarnation, that is his humanity, or his divinity, or the sufficiency of what he accomplished on the cross for sin-cursed humanity. The one thing that just about every cult or perversion of the Gospel has in common is a diminishing of Jesus divinity and humanity. Why attack Jesus in this way? Because to do so is to create a different Christ. We will spend time unpacking this point during this sermon series but let me leave you with something to ponder. If Jesus is not God, then for over 2,000 years Christians have been worshiping a false God. How so? If God is not Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, then we worship a false god. Let me put it in another way: If you trade a Jesus who is fully divine (God) and fully human, then that means you reject God as a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), which means that you have rejected the true God for another god. The nature of Jesus is critically important for Jude. According to Jude, God keeps those who are beloved in God the Father, for Jesus (v. 1), and it is Jesus who keeps those who are beloved in God to present us blameless before God (v. 24). If you get Jesus wrong, you will get the gospel wrong; this is why the false teachers who crept in unnoticed, attack the nature of Jesus and this is why doctrine matters. We live in a day and age when doctrine does not seem to matter among many who claim to be Christian. God has communicated his will through the instrument of human language. By doing so, He has chosen to use language and the rules of grammar to reveal his will, character, nature, redemptive plan, and everything else Holy Scripture addresses. Therefore, our view and understanding of all that the Bible teaches is subject to a reading of the Bible that takes a particular section of Scripture in its grammatical, theological, historical, cultural, and literary context. This is what is called a Biblical Hermeneutic and it is a system that the Holy Spirit honors to shape and guide the Christian. This is how our understanding of the various doctrines of our faith are formed and shaped. We live in a day and age when what or how one feels about God or His Word is the hermeneutic used to understand His Word. In other words, the doctrines of some who call themselves Christian are shaped by their feelings. According to a 2022 Ligonier Ministries State of Theology survey those who indicated that they strongly agreed with the following were considered evangelical: The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe. It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. Jesus Christs death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin. Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive Gods free gift of eternal salvation. What is shocking is a significant number of evangelicals surveyed profoundly misunderstood the nature and character of God: Almost three out of four (73 percent) agree with the claim that Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God. More than half (58 percent) believe that God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. More than half (56 percent) agree that worshiping alone or with ones family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church. More than half (55 percent) believe the Holy Spirit is a force but is not a personal being. More than half (55 percent) agree that everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature. More than half (53 percent) disagree with the claim that even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation. More than one in three (46 percent) disagree that every Christian has an obligation to join a local church. Almost half (44 percent) say that Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God. Almost one-third (29 percent) agreed with the statement that God learns and adapts to different circumstances, while only 43 percent disagreed.[2] What this survey reveals is that many Christians today do not understand or hold to, the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). For these reasons and more is why I am convinced a sermon series in Jude is important. There is a lot going on in our world that is unsettling. There are great global sorrows we may face in this generation or maybe the next generation; the question I am haunted by is how am I as your pastor preparing you for such sorrows that are coming? John Piper wrote in his book, Spectacular Sins: Christians in the West are weakened by wimpy worldviews. And wimpy worldviews make wimpy Christians. God is weightless in our lives. He is not terrifyingly magnificent. His sovereignty is secondary (at best) to his sensitivity.[3] I believe Piper is right. I believe an expository sermon series on Jude, or any book for that matter, helps prepare us for both global sorrows and personal sorrows such as cancer, divorce, general suffering, etc. Here is what expository preaching does best: It shines the light of Gods word upon the mind in such a way that the Holy Spirit creates fire in the heart of the Christian. For all that is going on in your world, Jude begins his letter by revealing a Christ who made it possible for you to be the recipient of the mercy, peace, and love of a holy God. Jude then concludes his letter by reminding us that it is not by our power or might that salvation is possible, but on the Christ who keeps us: Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 2425) [1] The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy; 1974. [2] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/state-theology-2022 [3] John Piper. Spectacular Sins (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

First, why a sermon series on Jude and why spend so much time in an epistle that is only one chapter with 25 verses? For starters, it is because we believe the Bible is the Word of God, and that it is fully inspirited by the Holy Spirit who superintended the personality and language of individuals to reveal His will to mankind in all matters upon which the sixty-six books that make up the Bible touches upon. Because the elders and I believe the Bible is the Word of God, it is our conviction that, it is to be believed, as Gods instruction, in all that it affirms, obeyed, as Gods command, in all that it requires; embraced, as Gods pledge, in all that it promises.[1] This is why, included in Meadowbrookes Statement of Faith are these words: We believe the Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, is the divine revelation, the original autographs of which were verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, thus rendering them trustworthy and solely authoritative in faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:20-21). The Scriptures reveal the mind of God concerning the need and the method of human redemption, the character and destiny of mankind, and are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (Jn. 5:39, 2 Tim. 3:16-17). Expository preaching is the best method to teach and communicate the intended meaning of any given section of the Bible. Because there is so much packed into 25 verses in Jude, I will spend the next five Sundays preaching from it. The second reason why a sermon series in Jude is necessary is that we live in a very interesting time where I believe the following to be true: There is a new Gnosticism that threatens the Church today. When it comes to the types of things that have threatened the church in the past and what threatens the church today there is little difference, just different dress. Permit me to give you an overly simplistic explanation of the second century Gnosticism that threatened the early Church. First, the Gnosticism the first Church faced shared some characteristics with Judaism and Christianity, but those who were gnostic believed that salvation could only come through revealed knowledge that was either long forgotten or newly discovered. Some of the key beliefs of Gnosticism included: The material world is governed by evil and ignorance. True salvation is experienced through a secret or hidden knowledge. Truth is more subjective rather than objective. Some variants of Gnostic beliefs viewed the material world as evil, to include our bodies, as such, there was no harm in indulging fleshy desires, such as sex outside of marriage, since there would be no resurrection of our bodies. Other variants of Gnostic beliefs stressed a form of asceticism, or acts of piety to earn salvation. New Testament books such as Galatians, Colossians, 1 Timothy, and Jude address and warn about Gnosticism. Paul warned of the sort of teaching the Gnostics were guilty of with these words: But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed (Gal. 1:8-9). Ever since the apostles and the inclusion of the 66 books in our Bibles, there have been other books written and falsely ascribed to Thomas, Philip, Judas, and Mary, among many other writings that those sympathetic to gnostic beliefs believed to belong in Holy Scripture. Some of those writing suggest that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, Judas was actually a hero who carried out secret instructions from Jesus to betray Jesus. These writings have been long rejected throughout Church history for good reason. Jude warned about such teachings: For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (Jude 1:4). Today, there is a new Gnosticism, or perhaps a variant of the same old Gnosticism but in 21st Century dress. There is a resurgence among Christians that there is a secret knowledge that is uncovered by ancient sacred writings not included in our Bibles due to some conspiracy to keep them closed and unavailable to the Church. Related to both the old and new Gnosticism is a growing trend to question, doubt, or reject the belief that Jesus is God. This is not only true of Gnosticism, but also of any false teacher. Regarding those, who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ (v. 1), there were certain people who deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (v. 4). What are some ways they deny Jesus? They deny the incarnation, that is his humanity, or his divinity, or the sufficiency of what he accomplished on the cross for sin-cursed humanity. The one thing that just about every cult or perversion of the Gospel has in common is a diminishing of Jesus divinity and humanity. Why attack Jesus in this way? Because to do so is to create a different Christ. We will spend time unpacking this point during this sermon series but let me leave you with something to ponder. If Jesus is not God, then for over 2,000 years Christians have been worshiping a false God. How so? If God is not Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, then we worship a false god. Let me put it in another way: If you trade a Jesus who is fully divine (God) and fully human, then that means you reject God as a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), which means that you have rejected the true God for another god. The nature of Jesus is critically important for Jude. According to Jude, God keeps those who are beloved in God the Father, for Jesus (v. 1), and it is Jesus who keeps those who are beloved in God to present us blameless before God (v. 24). If you get Jesus wrong, you will get the gospel wrong; this is why the false teachers who crept in unnoticed, attack the nature of Jesus and this is why doctrine matters. We live in a day and age when doctrine does not seem to matter among many who claim to be Christian. God has communicated his will through the instrument of human language. By doing so, He has chosen to use language and the rules of grammar to reveal his will, character, nature, redemptive plan, and everything else Holy Scripture addresses. Therefore, our view and understanding of all that the Bible teaches is subject to a reading of the Bible that takes a particular section of Scripture in its grammatical, theological, historical, cultural, and literary context. This is what is called a Biblical Hermeneutic and it is a system that the Holy Spirit honors to shape and guide the Christian. This is how our understanding of the various doctrines of our faith are formed and shaped. We live in a day and age when what or how one feels about God or His Word is the hermeneutic used to understand His Word. In other words, the doctrines of some who call themselves Christian are shaped by their feelings. According to a 2022 Ligonier Ministries State of Theology survey those who indicated that they strongly agreed with the following were considered evangelical: The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe. It is very important for me personally to encourage non-Christians to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. Jesus Christs death on the cross is the only sacrifice that could remove the penalty of my sin. Only those who trust in Jesus Christ alone as their Savior receive Gods free gift of eternal salvation. What is shocking is a significant number of evangelicals surveyed profoundly misunderstood the nature and character of God: Almost three out of four (73 percent) agree with the claim that Jesus is the first and greatest being created by God. More than half (58 percent) believe that God accepts the worship of all religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. More than half (56 percent) agree that worshiping alone or with ones family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church. More than half (55 percent) believe the Holy Spirit is a force but is not a personal being. More than half (55 percent) agree that everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature. More than half (53 percent) disagree with the claim that even the smallest sin deserves eternal damnation. More than one in three (46 percent) disagree that every Christian has an obligation to join a local church. Almost half (44 percent) say that Jesus was a great teacher, but he was not God. Almost one-third (29 percent) agreed with the statement that God learns and adapts to different circumstances, while only 43 percent disagreed.[2] What this survey reveals is that many Christians today do not understand or hold to, the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3). For these reasons and more is why I am convinced a sermon series in Jude is important. There is a lot going on in our world that is unsettling. There are great global sorrows we may face in this generation or maybe the next generation; the question I am haunted by is how am I as your pastor preparing you for such sorrows that are coming? John Piper wrote in his book, Spectacular Sins: Christians in the West are weakened by wimpy worldviews. And wimpy worldviews make wimpy Christians. God is weightless in our lives. He is not terrifyingly magnificent. His sovereignty is secondary (at best) to his sensitivity.[3] I believe Piper is right. I believe an expository sermon series on Jude, or any book for that matter, helps prepare us for both global sorrows and personal sorrows such as cancer, divorce, general suffering, etc. Here is what expository preaching does best: It shines the light of Gods word upon the mind in such a way that the Holy Spirit creates fire in the heart of the Christian. For all that is going on in your world, Jude begins his letter by revealing a Christ who made it possible for you to be the recipient of the mercy, peace, and love of a holy God. Jude then concludes his letter by reminding us that it is not by our power or might that salvation is possible, but on the Christ who keeps us: Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 2425) [1] The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy; 1974. [2] https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/state-theology-2022 [3] John Piper. Spectacular Sins (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books

Lesser Known Lewis
Season 2 Finale — Lewis & Scripture with Rev. Dr. Bryan Hollon

Lesser Known Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 49:16


To wrap up our Second Season, where C. S. Lewis served as a guide to the Christian life, we sit down with Rev. Dr. Bryan Hollon to talk about what we can learn from C. S. Lewis on how to use Scripture personally, and in the ways we communicate the Gospel. The C. S. Lewis Institute Ten Commandments in an Age of Moral Confusion, Conference at Christ Church, Plano, TX. The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy Find more Lesser-Known Lewis —  Online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pintswithjack.com/lesser-known-lewis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/lesserknownlewis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lesserknownlewis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesser-Known Lewis Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: lesserknownlewis@gmail.com Music by Jess Syratt. Graphic Design by Angus Crawford. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lesserknownlewis/message

The Protestant Libertarian Podcast
Ep 57: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy: A Critical Analysis

The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 73:47


In this episode, we analyze the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, a document drafted in 1978 and signed by over 200 evangelical scholars and church leaders. The Chicago Statement articulates the formal evangelical understanding of the doctrine of inerrancy, which states that the Bible is without error in everything that it affirms, including modern conceptions of history and science. I argue that the doctrine of inerrancy as outlined by the Chicago Statement undermines both the authority of scripture and our ability to interpret the Bible historically. We will go line-by-line through the text and explore both the strengths and inconsistencies of this historical doctrinal summary. I will ultimately argue that the categories of authority, reliability, and inspiration are superior to inerrancy and allow us to faithfully interpret the Bible in its historical context without imposing upon it our modern intellectual ideas and categories.   Media Referenced:The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrency: https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdfThe Chicago Statement Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Statement_on_Biblical_InerrancyThe Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, Mark Noll:  https://a.co/d/9jYqzgoDeserting the King, David Beldman: https://a.co/d/i87rl02Jesus Remembered, James Dunn: https://a.co/d/3bIc5PxMy Episode on Biblical Interpretation: https://theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1978104/10705266Timothy Price on Biblical Inerrancy: https://theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1978104/11181723Conversation on Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXjzzEoegXA&t=1082sDaniel 3 Podcast, Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/daniel-3-ep-92-protestantism-and-inerrancy-w/id1575925285?i=1000596725706Daniel 3 Podcast, Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qxdj7JzZzsWdcKf19nJpQ?si=SJgHiIMBQEacTQQwC2OGXw The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Check out the Protestant Libertarian Podcast page at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theplpodcast. Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the shows profile! Thanks!

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Applying Scripture 4/16

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 24:54


The Faith Debate continues its examination of the 1982 Chicago Statement on Biblical Application. This episode shares thoughts about portions of the final half of the document (Article IX through XII: “The State Under God”, “Law and Justice”, “War”, “Discrimination and Human Rights”). The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  https://rumble.com/v2c8cfu-video-dd-biblical-application.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate Applying the Bible 4/9

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 24:45


The Faith Debate continues its examination of the 1986 Chicago Statement on Biblical Application. This episode shares thoughts about the middle portions of the document (Articles VII though IX: “Divorce and Remarriage”, “Sexual Deviations”, “The State Under God”). The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v2c8cfu-video-dd-biblical-application.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Biblical Application 04/02

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 25:04


The Faith Debate continues its examination of the 1986 Chicago Statement on Biblical Application. This episode shares thoughts about the early portions of the document (Articles IV though VII: “The Church and It's Mission”, “Sanctity of Human Life”, “Marriage and the Family”, “Divorce and Remarriage”). The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v2c8cfu-video-dd-biblical-application.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GotQuestions.org Audio Pages 2017-2019
What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy?

GotQuestions.org Audio Pages 2017-2019

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023


What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy? What were the conclusions of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy?

Frederick Faith Debate
The Faith Debate: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Application 3/25

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 24:56


The Faith Debate begins its examination of the 1986 Chicago Statement on Biblical Application. This episode shares thoughts about the opening portion of the document (Articles I though IV: “The Living God”, “The Savior and His Work”, “The Holy Spirit and His Work”, and “The Church and It's Mission”). The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v2c8cfu-video-dd-biblical-application.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Equipping You in Grace
Responding to Attacks on Scripture with Dave Van Bebber

Equipping You in Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 50:30


On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Dave Van Bebber discuss what inerrancy is, why it matters, how Christians should respond to attacks on inerrancy, along with his book, Did God Stutter: A Presuppositional and Historical Defense of Inerrancy. What you'll hear in this episode What inerrancy is and why it matters. The relationship between inerrancy and apologetics. How Christians should respond to attacks on inerrancy. Christ and the Apostle's view of inerrancy. The Church's view of inerrancy. Why the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy Matters. How Christians should respond to recent criticism on the doctrine of inerrancy. About Our Guest David Guy Van Bebber Jr. is the son of a Southern Baptist Pastor from Kansas. He is his committed husband to Valerie and father of four children (Jonathan, Evie, Violet, and Elisha Guy). He is pastor at Linn Valley Community Church in Linn Valley, KS. He currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, MO, where he teaches in the Communications Department. David has authored and contributed to four books and continues contributing to the Christian Apologetics ministry TAG You're It! He is also a D.Min. Student at Columbia Evangelical Seminary. 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.

Kainos Project
The Debate Surrounding Biblical Inerrancy

Kainos Project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 53:33


For evangelical Christians, it's no secret that the Bible is at the center of just about everything we do. We believe it is God-breathed, inspired, and that it is the measuring rod by which we evaluate all moral and spiritual claims.  But is it inerrant?  As follow up questions go, this feels like an easy "yes." Nevertheless, biblical inerrancy has long been a feature of debate among Bible-believing Christians. Not because some Christians are arguing that the Bible contains errors, but because of the interpretive assumptions often bound up in the term "biblical inerrancy." In this episode, we explore the history surrounding the discussion of biblical inerrancy, the famous Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and whether this particular framework is the best way to understand the message and authority of Scripture.  READ FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Visit kainosproject.com to find other resources to help you tackle ancient truths in everyday settings, and be sure to subscribe to our email list to get all of our fresh content delivered straight to your inbox.Subscribe on Apple PodcastsFollow on Spotify Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate Exposition on Hermeneutics

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 24:39


Exposition on Hermeneutics The Faith Debate concludes its examination of the 1982 Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics. This episode shares thoughts about the final half of what the document calls its “Exposition”. The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v28rxb8-video-cc-biblical-hermeneutics-and-cursillo.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org David Forsee. Pastor of a multi-location house church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: International Council on Biblical Inerrancy

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 25:13


The Faith Debate continues its examination of the 1982 Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics. This episode shares thoughts about the first half of what the document calls its “Exposition”. The full discussion of multiple shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v28rxb8-video-cc-biblical-hermeneutics-and-cursillo.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org David Forsee. Pastor of a multi-location house church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God Stuff
The Doctrine of Inerrancy (148)

God Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 22:28


In Episode 148, we talk about the doctrine of inerrancy. When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the truth does matter, making the teaching of biblical inerrancy crucial. This question is essential to our grasp of the Bible because it reflects who God is.The Bible's "inerrancy" is a word. Inerrancy is a biblical reality, yet it's a theological phrase. Several theological terminologies used by Christians for millennia are not in Scripture. For instance, "Trinity." Trinity is not a scriptural phrase, yet it summarizes the Bible's view of God. In the same way, inerrancy describes the Bible's perfection.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 the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: Intro – [00:00]Inerrancy – [03:12]The Three Primary Views – [04:27]Inerrancy: Key Point #1 The Bible is God's Word, and He Cannot Err [06:12]Inerrancy: Key Point #2 Christ and Apostles Assumed the Absolute Inerrancy of Scripture. [07:18]Inerrancy: Key Point #3 God's People Affirm Scripture's Perfection and Inerrancy. [08:02]Inerrancy: Key Point #4 Foundation of Doctrines [09:30] Inerrancy: Key Point #5 The Doctrine of Inerrancy is Under Attack [12:17]Chicago Statement – [13:16]Article X – [15:36]Article XI – [19:07]Article XII – [19:49]Conclusion – [20:50]Outro – [22:07]Biblical References:Proverbs 30:5Psalm 111:7Psalm 19:7Hebrews 6:18Titus 1:2Psalm 19:7John 10:35Matthew 5:182 Peter 1:19Acts 15Book References:The Battle for the Bible - Harold Lindsellhttps://www.amazon.com/Battle-Bible-Harold-Lindsell/dp/0310276810#:~:text=See%20more-,This%20book%20%22battle%20for%20the%20Bible'%20by%20Harold%20Lindsell%20is,it%20is%20done%20in%20detail.About 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/The Battle for the Bible - Harold Lindsellhttps://www.amazon.com/Battle-Bible-Harold-Lindsell/dp/0310276810#:~:text=See%20more-,This%20book%20%22battle%20for%20the%20Bible'%20by%20Harold%20Lindsell%20is,it%20is%20done%20in%20detail.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!

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Properly Interpreting the Bible

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 24:32


The Faith Debate panel wraps up its look at the Articles within the historic 1982 document called The Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics. This continues the series that began with the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. The full discussion is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v28rxb8-video-cc-biblical-hermeneutics-and-cursillo.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org David Forsee. Pastor of a multi-location house church. Find Faith Debate podcasts on your favorite streaming platform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 24:51


The Faith Debate panel continues its walk through the historic 1982 document called The Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics (and will do so at least one more time). This second episode on the topic Article Ten (Article X) through Article Twenty (Article XX) from “Articles of Affirmation and Denial”. There are three shows on Inerrancy and two shows on Hermeneutics that are all available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  https://rumble.com/v23vmxs-video-bb-biblical-inerrancy.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 23:26


The Faith Debate panel begins to work through this historic 1982 document (and will continue to do so over the course of several shows). This first episode in this arc addresses the introductory remarks, and the first nine “Articles of Affirmation and Denial”. Preceding this show there were three episodes on biblical inerrancy. Those three discussions and the first two discussions on hermeneutics are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  https://rumble.com/v23vmxs-video-bb-biblical-inerrancy.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org Find Faith Debate podcasts on your favorite streaming platform. Also, Stream, Share, Download, and Embed past shows using the WFMD “Audio Vault”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Another Look At Biblical Inerrancy

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 24:10


The Faith Debate panel wraps up its look at the historic 1978 document called The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. This is part three of three, and addresses the final portion of the “Articles of Affirmation and Denial”. The full discussion is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  https://rumble.com/v23vmxs-video-bb-biblical-inerrancy.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org Find Faith Debate podcasts on your favorite streaming platform. Also, Stream, Share, Download, and Embed past shows using the WFMD “Audio Vault”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (Continued)

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 24:24


Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (Continued) The Faith Debate panel continues to work through the historic 1978 document called The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. (This is part two of three on this topic). This episode addresses the middle section of the “Articles of Affirmation and Denial”. The full discussion of all these shows is available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ.  https://rumble.com/v23vmxs-video-bb-biblical-inerrancy.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries.  www.ConqueredByLove.org Find Faith Debate podcasts on your favorite streaming platform. Also, Stream, Share, Download, and Embed past shows using the WFMD “Audio Vault”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Faith Debate
Faith Debate: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Frederick Faith Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 24:13


The Faith Debate panel begins to work through this historic 1978 document (and will continue to do so over the course of three shows). This first episode addresses the “Preface”, the portion called “A Short Statement”, and the initial “Articles of Affirmation and Denial”. There was a technical error interrupting the opening portion of the discussion. The full discussion is available on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. https://rumble.com/v23vmxs-video-bb-biblical-inerrancy.html The panel: Troy Skinner. Pastor of Household of Faith in Christ.  www.HouseholdOfFaithInChrist.com Daniel Razvi. Pastor serving The Church That Meets at Imran's House. Imran Razvi. Pastor & Founder of Conquered by Love Ministries. www.ConqueredByLove.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Search
"The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy" (How to Study the Bible, Lesson 5)

The Search

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 67:51


Have you ever heard of The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy? In lesson 4 of this series ("A High View of Scripture"), we introduced the word 'inerrancy' and briefly discussed its meaning. In this episode, Clint and Shahe spend more time talking about whether or not Christians should use documents like The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy to help define important and difficult terms.

Oh Hey Truth
Episode 183 | Authorship & Audience

Oh Hey Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 34:34


Does it matter who wrote the Bible? Does it matter who the Bible was written to? Someone's background, education, and life experiences change the way we perceive what they say. Who we are, what we believe, or where we live all determines how we receive new information and how we may feel about it. When studying Scripture, knowing the author & audience of a particular book or chapter helps us gain insight into what they are saying. Join us as we talk through this essential study tool on this week's episode!  Check out the entire Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeuntics!  Join us on Instagram @ohheytruth Donate to our ministry on Patreon!  

A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar

Sometimes it's appropriate to carefully weigh all sides of an issue, patiently sorting through reasons, listening to perspectives, and respectfully dialoging with people who believe differently. We spend most of our time on this podcast trying to commend and practice that sort of thing. On the other hand, sometimes ideas are just bad, and it's appropriate to say when something is dumb or harmful and move on. As Qohelet of Ecclesiastes might say, there's a time for argument, and a time for derision. You're gonna get a little more of the second thing in this episode.We tackle the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, the 20th century invention of white American evangelical men, which holds that the Bible is without error in the original manuscripts. We discuss where the view comes from, what seems to motivate it, the most prominent version of it accepted by contemporary evangelicals (the "Chicago Statement"), the influence it's had, and why we think it's hopelessly misguided. Towards the end we also discuss the similarities between inerrancy and originalism about the American constitution. Just to make sure we piss off as many people as possible.Some of the resources mentioned or discussed in the conversation are:The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy"How the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy became a litmus test"Five Views on Biblical InerrancyPete Enns on his panel discussion on inerrancy at the 2013 ETS meetingThe beverage featured in the episode is Laphroaig 10 Year Scotch.The beverage tasting is at 2:26. To skip to the main segment, go to 6:00.Content note: this episode contains profanity. We couldn't help it.Support the show

Redeemed Podcast
Biblical Inerrancy, Part 3

Redeemed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 26:24


We finish up Articles 12-19 on the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.Here is a link to that document:http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago1.htmlFor questions, comments, or correspondence you can email us at:theredeemedpodcast@hotmail.com 

Redeemed Podcast
Biblical Inerrancy, Part 2

Redeemed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 31:22


On today's episode we cover Articles 7-11 on the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. We also both say "Um" a lot. Remember to read through Psalm 19 and Psalm 119 to see what God has to say about His Scriptures!Here's a link to the material we are covering:http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago1.htmlPlease e-mail us if you have questions, comments, or a topic that you would like us to cover!theredeemedpodcast@hotmail.com

Redeemed Podcast
Biblical Inerrancy, Part 1

Redeemed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 26:34


In this episode, we begin to examine the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. We cover Articles 1-6. Here's the link to the material we are covering:http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago1.htmlQuestions? E-mail us at theredeemedpodcast@hotmail.com 

Flawed Theology
S1E6: The One with the Errant Inerrancy (Pt. 1)

Flawed Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 56:55


Today Phil and Susie will be talking about the claim that the Bible is inerrant, and how we can use the Bible itself to disprove that claim.  We are gonna split this up into a 2 part episode because there's so much to cover so we want to be able to really dig into this topic because it's a fun one! Today's episode will focus on what inerrancy is, a little history of how we got the modern day Bible, especially the NT,  look into some various types of contradictions that are rampant throughout the text and then what a failure of inerrancy would really mean for Christianity. Phil's Blog: https://philqmusings.wordpress.com/  Susie's Blog: https://www.flawedtheology.com/  Show Notes/ Resources https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f6ZewV_Ro5HLixACGE_wgJrnlFNVKVxTfuVALqARNEs/preview?hl=en_US&pli=1#  https://www.news24.com/News24/The-Problem-of-the-Bible-Inaccuracies-contradictions-fallacies-scientific-issues-and-more-20120517  https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueAtheism/comments/2v36v9/in_response_to_the_pastor_looking_for_honest/ https://bibleinspectors.com/posts/2018/2/16/how-many-horsemen-did-david-capture  https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Evidence_against_a_recent_creation   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJgWvEeTFgY&feature=youtu.be  YouTube channels to check out: Aron Ra, Gutsick Gibbon, Dapper Dino, Creationist Dan Episode Music Intro: One Fine Day from Podcast.co "Keep Calm and Podcast On"  Interludes: Childish Prank by lemonmusicstudio  

Redeeming Truth Podcast
EP 84 | Redeeming Truth: Touchy Subjects | Redefining Inerrancy | F David Farnell

Redeeming Truth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:11


EP 84 | Redeeming Truth: Touchy Subjects | Redefining Inerrancy | F David Farnell F.     David Farnell, Director of the Redeemer Center for Church Leadership here at Redeemer Bible Church, speaks on the Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy and whether we should redefine terms. Is modern evangelicalism playing interpretive mind games? What does it mean that the Bible is inerrant?   For more Redeeming Truth, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLViZXZvfiieZEiZH7F4j97PcAmIpfV9F

Conversations That Matter
My Position on David Gray & Revisiting the Chicago Statement

Conversations That Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 32:38


Jon puts a cap on the David Gray situation and talks about a threat to Biblical inerrancy.https://www.reformation.net/uploads/1/1/7/6/117618790/the_chicago_statement_on_biblical_inerrancy.pdf#:~:text=The%20Chicago%20Statement%20on%20Biblical%20Inerrancy%20is%20a,thorough%20theological%20statement%20on%20Scripture%20can%20be%20made.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDv2TMA5kUohttps://defendinginerrancy.com/should-the-chicago-statement-be-revised/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wilkesboro Baptist Church
What is Inspiration? | 03.16.22

Wilkesboro Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 35:06


What is Inspiration? 2 Timothy 3:16—“All Scripture is inspired” Luke 24:25-27; 44-45—Moses and the prophets; Moses, Prophets Psalms John 10:35—Jesus “said in your Law” and quotes Ps. 82:6 2 Peter 1:19-21—Prophecy of Scripture comes from the Holy Spirit 2 Peter 3:16—Peter affirms Paul's writings with other Scriptures 1 Timothy 5:18—Paul quotes OT and NT as Scripture (Luke 10:7; Deut. 25:4) Theories of Inspiration Intuition—came from a high degree of insight Illumination—Holy Spirit heightened the authors experiences/insights; different only in degree and not in kind from the Holy Spirit's work in all believers Dynamic—combined divine and human elements in the Scripture Verbal—Holy Spirit guided the thoughts of the writers and specific words (not dictation) Dictation—God dictated the passages of Scripture pasa all graphe Scripture theopneustos God-breathed According to 2 Timothy 3:16, the doctrine of inspiration is verbal and plenary. 3 Takeaways If God inspired all the Scriptures, we are accountable to them. If God inspired all the Scriptures, then we cannot pick and choose which Scriptures to believe and apply. If God inspired all the Scriptures, then we must allow God's Word to convict, change, and transform us. https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf Reach out to us via email at: info@wilkesborobaptist.org

Seminarian Convos
The Positives of Bible College & Theological Triage

Seminarian Convos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 32:01


In this convo we share some positive memories from Bible College at West Coast Baptist College and also discuss the need for Theological Triage.   Resources: The Chicago Statement in Biblical Inerrancy https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 https://bfm.sbc.net   Article on Theological Triage https://albertmohler.com/2005/07/12/a-call-for-theological-triage-and-christian-maturity  

The Barely Saved Podcast
72. Dolphin Rescue, Inerrancy, and Rent Prices

The Barely Saved Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 74:28


Mike, Rebecca, and Caleb talk about rescuing a dolphin, Biblical inerrancy, a tweet about rent prices, and the SCOTUS decision on vaccine mandates. Pastor Becky's Animal Corner https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/ensnared-dolphin-rescued-florida-police-officer-82232015 The Malcolm Section https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf https://catholicism.org/biblical-inerrancy.html Tweet of the Week https://twitter.com/thomaslhorrocks/status/1479520561181175810?s=20 News of the Week https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/seattle-sounders-land-albert-rusnak-as-designated-player-via-free-agency https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-split-decision-on-vaccine-mandates-supreme-court-biden-administration-osha-cms-covid-11642116331 https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/13/politics/supreme-court-vaccine-mandate-covid-19/index.html https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/state-dot-refused-help-clearing-roads-kittitas-county-says/GR52LDGA3NDPJEFHJ6FM43437I/

Fresh Takes
Episode #2 What's going on with the SBC?

Fresh Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 48:13


In this week's episode our conversation centers around the Southern Baptist Convention, the denomination Grace Community Church is a part of. We discuss the history of the SBC, some of the hot topics and goals that came up at the SBC annual meeting this past summer, as well as why Grace chose to be a part of the SBC when it first started. Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy Critical Race Theory Baptist Press - SBC Seminary statements on CRT

Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Part 6

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 56:00


Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Part 5

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 51:00


Evidence & Answers
Episode 726 – Inerrancy 2020 Pt 2

Evidence & Answers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 25:45


In 1978, a battle raged around the world as to whether the Bible was inerrant meaning without error. This prompted an international summit, in which 300 leading evangelicals gathered and created the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.” What is the doctrine of inerrancy and why is it so important for Christians to understand and defend? Listen as Pat and Dr. Doug Potter explain the inerrancy of the Bible and its importance.

Evidence and Answers
Episode 726 – Inerrancy 2020 Pt 2

Evidence and Answers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 25:45


In 1978, a battle raged around the world as to whether the Bible was inerrant meaning without error. This prompted an international summit, in which 300 leading evangelicals gathered and created the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.” What is the doctrine of inerrancy and why is it so important for Christians to understand and defend? Listen as Pat and Dr. Doug Potter explain the inerrancy of the Bible and its importance.

Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Part 4

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 63:00


God Stuff
The Chicago Statement on Hermeneutics (073)

God Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021


Meet the Chicago Statementon Biblical HermeneuticsMany Christians today claim to believe that the Bible is supreme, only to hear their pastors or themselves interpret the Bible in ways that defy every biblical interpretation rule.So today, we dedicate our episode to better biblical understanding. We look at a very important document called the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics,” a doctrinal statement produced in 1982 aimed to improve our biblical interpretation.The Statement, which was hammered out by some of the biggest scholars in Christianity, is made of 15 articles. I originally planned to touch on four articles but since I got some extra time, I decided to do a fifth one.After this episode, you should be able to come away with a clear framework for how to interpret the Bible, one that has been agreed to and signed on by some of the best scholars in biblical and evangelical Christianity so tune in now and let's go bigger, better, and deeper !If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the Godstuff podcast so you're always first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Highlights:Introduction [0:00]Who is the “Chicago Statement”? [2:11]Article 1: Inseparability of the authority of Scripture and the authority of God [4:43]Article 4: God through the Holy Spirit, as the Inspirer of the Scripture [7:37]Article 8: Universality and Eternality of the Bible [10:24]Article 14: Historical factuality of Biblical events [17:38]Article 15: Grammatical-Historical sense of Biblical interpretation [20:38]Biblical References:Matthew 5:17Matthew 5:18Matthew 24:44John 10:34John 10:35John 14:16John 16:13Book of ActsBook of Colossians1 CorinthiansEnjoy free 1-month enrollment to our online theological school https://www.veritasschool.life/About 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/Read the Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics and Norman Geisler's commentary on it http://www.bible-researcher.com/chicago2.htmlRead also the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/the-chicago-statement-on-biblical-inerrancy/Connect with Bill Giovannetti:Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.veritasschool.life/podcastFollow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannettiFollow Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillGiovannettiFollow Bill on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billgiovannetti/Thanks for tuning in! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Part 3

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 64:00


Portico Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy - Part 2

Portico Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 56:00


Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy - Part 2

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 56:00


Natural Reward Podcast
Follow up with Komi German: reviewer's reaction to her work

Natural Reward Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 58:14


In this episode, I speak with Dr. Komi German about a reviewer's reaction to her book proposal. All academics deal with rejection. How a researcher deals with rejection determines whether she gets her work published, and how it will appear. We brainstorm strategies to deal with the reviewer's response and the question of what approach to take in a revision. We discuss whether Komi should try to appeal to her opponents, or whether she should try to appeal to third parties. We also cover some of the issues surrounding Freedom of Expression, including those raised by foundational documents of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the Chicago Statement of Principles, the Chicago Report, and Yale's Woodward report. 

Outer Brightness: From Mormon to Jesus
Exploring Biblical Inerrancy, Pt. 3 (w/ Steve James)

Outer Brightness: From Mormon to Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 58:12


In this episode, Matthew the Nuclear Calvinist and the Apostate Paul continue the conversation with Steve James. In this final installment, we continue the dialogue around the definitions of “inspiration” and “revelation,” the idea that the use of Ancient Near Eastern texts by Old Testament writers is “polemical,” the Divine Council Worldview of Dr. Michael S. Heiser. We also begin discussing the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and questions Steve posed regarding several if it's articles, and the perspicuity of scripture. Is revelation from God to prophets and apostles needed today? We discuss several ideas that Steve posed as areas where Christianity is adopting views more closely aligned with Mormonism, a common LDS apologetic method. Here are some resources for listeners to explore more about the topics we discussed in these episodes: Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine by R. C. Sproul https://www.amazon.com/Scripture-Alone-Evangelical-Doctrine-Sproul/dp/1596389540/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Scripture+Alone&qid=1629646329&s=books&sr=1-4   Supernatural: What the Bible Teaches About the Unseen World - and Why It Matters by Dr. Michael S. Heiser   https://www.amazon.com/Supernatural-Bible-Teaches-Unseen-Matters/dp/1577995589/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1629646416&sr=1-2-spons   The Bible Among the Myths: Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature?  by John N. Oswalt https://www.amazon.com/Bible-among-Myths-Revelation-Literature/dp/0310285097/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1629646184&refinements=p_27%3AJohn+N.+Oswalt&s=books&sr=1-1&text=John+N.+Oswalt

Sovereign Grace Bible Church
Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Sovereign Grace Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 47:00


Grace Bond Ministries
Episode 29: A Reading of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Grace Bond Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 16:52


A helpful video before Austin and I's discussion on biblical inerrancy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 8 The Bible & You

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 50:10


How does the bible relate to us and how we should live? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. Web: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRookie Semper Reformanda!

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 7 Truth

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 38:37


Inerrancy involves truth and that is what this podcast will cover. The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. Web: www.ReformedRookie.com Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRookie Semper Reformanda!

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 6 The Whole of Scripture

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 40:28


What is inerrant? Parts of the scripture, or the whole of scripture? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. www.ReformedRookie.com

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 4 Inspiration

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 43:01


What is inspiration and why is this important? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. www.ReformedRookie.com

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 5 Inerrancy

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 36:38


What is inerrancy and how does it differ from infallibility? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. www.ReformedRookie.com

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 3 Revelation

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 51:29


How did the church and the writers of the bible receive the words from God? How was God's word transmitted to us? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. www.ReformedRookie.com

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 2 Authority

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 48:18


Where does the authority of the bible come from? The church itself, or from somewhere else? What are the books of the canon? The inerrancy of the bible has always been attacked throughout history. Several prominent church leaders gather together in 1978 to formulate a statement on the inerrancy of the bible. This teaching will go through their statement and findings. For more info see: https://defendinginerrancy.com/chicago-statements/ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was formulated by more than 200 evangelical leaders at a conference convened by the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy and held in Chicago in October 1978. The statement was designed to defend the position of biblical inerrancy against a trend toward liberal conceptions of Scripture. www.ReformedRookie.com

The Reformed Rookie
Biblical Inerrancy: Pt. 1 Introduction

The Reformed Rookie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 46:48


The inerrancy of the bible is a doctrine that has always been under attack. Listen as Pastor Richard Jensen explains the Chicago Statement of Inerrancy compiled in 1980 that addresses this vital issue. The meeting in 1980 actually brought Christians from all theological positions together in agreement in what has become the most important written statement on inerrancy to date. www.ReformedRookie.com

Pints & Perspecitves
Inerrancy and Inspiration

Pints & Perspecitves

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 55:47


In our series what is the bible people are curious about inerrancy and inspiration. And while people have opinions on these topics, more times than not they don't actually know where the word "inerrancy" comes from. In this episode Pastor Cullen and Clayton talk about the bible, inspiration, and The Chicago Statement on Inerrancy. Happy Listening! Be sure to join the Facebook group on the WellHouse Church Facebook page for this podcast so that you can engage the community and continue the conversation with us and one another! Text “Pints” to (281) 204-2355 to connect with us If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente...​ Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church Facebook: @mywellhouse.church Youtube: Wellhouse Church - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ls...​ Pastor Cullen Instagram: @PastorCullen Facebook: @Pastor Cullen Youtube: @PastorCullen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUd...​ Clayton Instagram: @jcware99 Facebook: Clayton Ware Our Identity: WellHouse Church is a church seeking to reimagine what the church is. Too many people have been hurt by a church in their past, because church has become something that it was never meant to be: an event or building that we attend. At WellHouse, we believe that the people of God are the church and that the love of God should be experienced through the people of God. So, WellHouse has returned to a New Testament expression of our faith by meeting in homes and dedicating ourselves to: the teaching of the scriptures, the fellowship of the believers, the breaking of bread together, and praying together for one another. We are focused on being a genuine expression of Christian hospitality and service to our community and the people of our community. At WellHouse we want to be a place where people can Be Real, Be Relational, and Be Restored. As our leadership was dreaming up this vision, we looked at Scripture and saw that the earliest expressions of the church met in homes and it was rare that all of the believers were together. Today, most churches have found themselves spending a large portion of their budget on buildings that they rarely use. Not WellHouse. We want to keep our overhead low so we can spend our money on the things that matter, being the hands and feet of Jesus. So, we meet in the homes of our members for the majority of our meetings. Once per month, we all come together at a rented facility to devote our selves together as the whole church for the purpose of worshipping God together.

Theological Musings
Important Documents on Biblical Inerrancy and Hermeneutics

Theological Musings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 44:59


I take some time to look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Theology Central
Important Documents on Biblical Inerrancy and Hermeneutics

Theology Central

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 45:00


I take some time to look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

The Independent Riot
Shouting FIRE in a Crowded Democracy! (Free Speech Advocate Adam Goldstein Interview)

The Independent Riot

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 56:59


The ever-increasing battle over free speech is becoming a powerful dividing line for Americans. Is anyone allowed to say anything? Or are there certain words and ideas too dangerous to ever be uttered?If you've ever wondered about the concept of free speech in modern America, this is great discussion to listen to. Adam Goldstein is the Senior Research Counsel to the President of the non-profit Freedom of Individual Rights in Education or FIRE.FIRE is a non-partisan organization fighting to protect the First Amendment rights of everyone, regardless of political, religious, or personal beliefs or affiliations. In this fantastic discussion, Adam and Jim cover many controversial subjects including the history of free speech on college campuses, the ways other countries view free speech, race, cancel culture, and recent important American cultural shifts in thinking and ideology.Leave your biases at the door, and listen in to hopefully gain a deeper perspective on what free speech is, why it's important, and what the common ground is we can all agree upon. ...Or don't, whatever, it's really up to you...Interview begins at 6:20(Relevant Links)www.thefire.org(Support the Show)www.patreon.com/independme(Video links explaining free speech and the first amendment)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeeq0qaEaLw (Free Speech)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BapzjxDfXBU (First Amendment)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/independme)

SermonAudio.com: News In Focus Commentaries
NEWS: Chicago Statement Articles 14-19

SermonAudio.com: News In Focus Commentaries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 50:00


A new audio commentary on a recent news item from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio: Title: Chicago Statement Articles 14-19 Speaker: Sean E. Harris Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 3/18/2021 Length: 50 min.

Sean E. Harris on SermonAudio
Chicago Statement Articles 14-19

Sean E. Harris on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 50:00


A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Chicago Statement Articles 14-19 Speaker: Sean E. Harris Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 3/18/2021 Length: 50 min.

Berean Baptist Church
Chicago Statement Articles 14-19

Berean Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 50:00


Berean Baptist Church
Chicago Statement Articles 1-13

Berean Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 50:00


Faith Community Church
Why the 4 Statements? Pt 1

Faith Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 38:00


Pastor Logan is discussing the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and The Danvers Statement on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

DIA-Today: Democracy in America Today
Why Can't We Get Along?

DIA-Today: Democracy in America Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 62:53


Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.Part 1 (1:40): Headlines - We discuss the dangerous, deep divisions in American politics and the prospects for promoting civility in the public square. Links: Our essay at The Federalist; Politico on political violence; Colleen Sheehan at The American Mind; RealClearFoundation on civic knowledge; Gallup poll on single-party government; RealClearEducation college free speech rankings; RealClearEducation on campus free speech; University of Chicago Statement on Academic Freedom.        Part 2 (24:02): Required Reading - We discuss the roots of our present division and the prospects for reducing it with the help of two books from 1955: Louis Hartz’s The Liberal Tradition in America and Walter Lippmann’s The Public Philosophy.  Part 2 (45:10): Open the Grade Book - We grade the first presidential debate and discuss our grading rubrics for next week’s vice presidential debate. Part 3 (52:46): Tocqueville's Crystal Ball - After three weeks of picking five different contests in five different sports, Matt leads with a record of 11-4 to Dave’s 4-11. This week we pick: New England at Kansas City (NFL), #10 Texas A & M at #2 Alabama (College Football), game 2 of the NBA finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), game 3 of the St. Louis-San Diego Wild Card Series (MLB), and our first MLS game: NYCFC at Inter Miami. Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.

Real Church Talk
035 – The Chicago Statement on Inerrancy

Real Church Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 27:33


Discussing the statement compiled by churches about the inerrancy of scriptureContinue Reading035 – The Chicago Statement on Inerrancy

Sorry Not Sorry
S1E10: Doctrine of Inerrancy

Sorry Not Sorry

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 40:39


Sorry Not Sorry is a podcast where we unapologetically talk about Christianity and culture from a pentecostal perspective. In this episode Dr. Jerry Ireland and Professor Dom Garcia talk the Doctrine of Inerrancy. Want to see the guys in the studio? You can watch the video podcast on youtube at http://bit.ly/SorryNotSorryPodcast. If you have an idea for a potential topic feel free to email us at podcastsorrynotsorry@gmail.com. Show Notes: Inerrant -the Bible is wholly without error and is factual in all that it affirms or denies. Infallible – the Bible is infallible in all matters pertaining to faith and godliness. Pneumatology- the branch of Christian theology concerned with the Holy Spirit. Eschatology- the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind. Dispensationalist- is a religious interpretive system and metanarrative for the Bible. It considers biblical history as divided by God into dispensations, defined periods or ages to which God has allotted distinctive administrative principles. Chicago Statement of Biblical Innerancy https://www.etsjets.org/files/documents/Chicago_Statement.pdf Christ in the Bible John Wenham https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Bible-Third-John-Wenham/dp/1606088882/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OU44ZOI7I819&dchild=1&keywords=christ+and+the+bible+john+wenham&qid=1590245972&sprefix=Christ+in+the+Bible+jo%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-2

Bible Reading Podcast
Episode #29: Dear Bible Reading Podcast: Should I marry Two Sisters? Signed, Jacob. (+Is EVERYthing in the Bible true?!) RATED PG!

Bible Reading Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 36:03


So I got an interesting letter this week from a friend of the podcast, and boy oh boy, is he in a mess! Let me read it to you, and see if you might have any ideas how to help my friend: Dear random podcast host, My name is Yacov Ben Yiṣḥāq, and I have a problem I'm hoping that you can help me with. It is fairly complicated, but it all started when I stole the blessing of the firstborn from my mean-tempered, smelly, hairy and unreasonable brother Hesau. He would have wasted it anyway, but when he found out, that lunk-head decided to kill me. Fortunately, I ran away from home and went far away to my uncle's compound, where I promptly fell in love with my cousin, Ra-hel. Yeah, I know you Americans kind of find that icky, but it was mostly ok where I come from and Ra-hel is so hot that I literally cried the first time I saw her. No, I'm not emo. Anyway, so, I asked my uncle if I could marry Ra-hel, and he said yes, and we had a marriage and everything, and it was great. Maybe I celebrated a little too hard, if you get my drift, but it was my wedding, and most people only get one of those. So anyway, after the big wedding, me and the wife went to the tent for the woo-hoo (let the reader understand) and in the morning I woke up not to Ra-hel but to her way less hot sister Leah!! SO, as any nephew would do in this situation, I went to my uncle and demanded an explanation. He said that I shouldn't worry, that he would give me Ra-hel AND Leah, and that all I had to do was work for him FOURTEEN years. FOURTEEN! That is a long time. But, you know - Ra-hel being so beautiful she made me cry and all, I agreed to it. Well, fast forward a few years. And, believe it or not, being married to a couple of sisters (and their servants...don't ask, long story!) is complicated. I've had a bunch of kids by Ra-hel, and Leah, and their servants, and now my wives all fight over me, and over getting pregnant, and everything, and one of them appears to be a thief, and honestly, I sometimes think maybe it would have been easier if I had just let Hesau knock my block off. What do I do?! Signed, Harassed and Hopeless in Haran Well, Harassed and Hopeless, never having married sisters before, and never having married a first cousin before, and never having married any concubines or servants of my wife before, I am honestly at a loss for how to help you. Let me think about that for a minute as we read Genesis 30, our first Bible passage of the day. So - Jacob is in a mess, and SPOILER ALERT - things are going to get messier before they get better. Before we get back to answering the letter from our friend seeking advice, let's take a look at one interesting detail here: The whole spotted/speckled goat thing. What in the world is going on here?! Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. There are two main theories here, and both of them could be true with a high view of the Bible. Jacob's Speckled Sheep Theory #1 - Jacob's putting peeled branches in the watering troughs of the sheep was silly superstition and had absolutely NOTHING to do with the health of those sheep and how they multiplied. Jacob thought he was doing something clever, but what he was doing was the equivalent of ancient hocus-pocus (old wives' tales) and it was actually God who supernaturally increased Jacob's flocks. This theory is put forward quite well by Gotquestions.org: The biblical answer to the mystery of how Jacob's peeled poles resulted in speckled sheep is found in the next chapter: Jacob says to Rachel, “I've worked for your father with all my strength, yet your father has cheated me by changing my wages ten times. However, God has not allowed him to harm me. . . . So God has taken away your father's livestock and has given them to me. In breeding season I once had a dream in which I looked up and saw that the male goats mating with the flock were streaked, speckled or spotted. The angel of God said to me in the dream, . . . ‘Look up and see that all the male goats mating with the flock are streaked, speckled or spotted, for I have seen all that Laban has been doing to you'” (Genesis 31:6–12). The Bible does not teach the validity of visual, prenatal influence over genetics. Whatever superstitious, nonsensical ideas were behind Jacob's placement of the branches in the troughs, it was God who caused the increase in the speckled sheep and goats. All of Jacob's work had been for naught. Peeling the branches and setting them out in front of the flocks was really a lack of faith on his part. Jacob's schemes to increase his flock were unnecessary, because God had already determined to enrich him. God graciously worked, not because of Jacob's streaked branches, but in spite of them. https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-speckled-spotted.html Theory #2, Suggested by Answers in Genesis, is that Jacob's putting of these peeled branches in the water troughs was, among other things, actually giving these flocks some vitamins and minerals and helpful things that caused them to be healthier and reproduce with more vigor: Several sources claim the poplar and almond trees have medicinal properties for both humans and livestock. There are several scientific journal papers that mention that the particular trees from which Jacob peeled sticks supposedly cure urogenital problems, reduce fevers, work as anti-inflammatories and aid in reducing reproductive disorders. All of these would make an animal healthier, and more likely to produce healthy offspring. Several studies have been done on poplar and almond tree bark, leaves, nuts, and twigs (small diameter branches, or what Scripture called “sticks”), and they mentioned that sheep would eat these and that ewes especially benefited from them. Also, many of the chemical compounds would still be beneficial even by simply steeping in water. Some of those benefits are highlighted below. https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/animal-genetics/jacobs-odd-breeding-program-genesis-30/ I gotta say, that Answers in Genesis article is pretty darn impressive. If you've got about 25 minutes, go read it. They make a very thorough and well documented scientific case that Jacob might just have been onto something with those sticks in the water. Why are they so concerned with vindicating Jacob's methods? Because some people have used this passage to undermine the credibility of the Bible, as AIG says: Genesis 30:37–31:16 is a section of Scripture often held up to ridicule by skeptics, and even some of those committed to biblical inerrancy and authority struggle with understanding and explaining to others. So many questions have been raised: Does Jacob's “peeled bark” practice have any bearing on how sheep and goats breed? Does it offer any health or reproductive value? Did God instruct Jacob in this practice? Was it his intention, and if so was it deceitful for Jacob to seek to appropriate the flocks of Laban, his father-in-law? Was this an entirely natural phenomenon, or was there a large dose of providential direction involved? https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/animal-genetics/jacobs-odd-breeding-program-genesis-30/ Honestly, I lean towards the Gotquestions.org explanation, but I won't be surprised either way. I do NOT believe that this is an issue that undermines the inerrancy of the Bible in any way, shape or form. Why is that? Because NOT EVERYTHING IN THE BIBLE IS TRUE! Whoa, whoa, whoa - sound the liberal alarm, ring the heretic bell...no, hang on. I am absolutely, positively, with all my heart and soul committed to biblical inerrancy as it has been held by the giants of the faith for centuries. But there are times when sinful humans in the Bible affirm wrong things. Let's take our chapter here, for instance. Consider this passage: 3 Then she said, “Here is my maid Bilhah. Go sleep with her, and she'll bear children for me so that through her I too can build a family.” 4 So Rachel gave her slave Bilhah to Jacob as a wife, and he slept with her. 5 Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. 6 Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; yes, he has heard me and given me a son,” so she named him Dan. Genesis 30:3-6 Rachel was frustrated that she was not getting pregnant and having babies by Jacob. Her solution? To give her servant Bilhah to her husband so that he could make babies with her. When that plan worked, Rachel concluded that God had vindicated her and given her a son. IS THIS TRUE? Did God vindicate Rachel by this plan working? Honestly, I don't think so...I think Rachel is WRONG here and justifying herself. Was Sarah doing the right thing when she gave her servant Hagar to her husband? The context of the Bible shows quite conclusively that this was a wrong thing to do. Here are a couple of other examples: Job's friend Bildad, trying to explain why Job's children were tragically killed, tells Job in no uncertain terms that it was their sin that killed them: "If your children have sinned against him, he has delivered them into the hand of their transgression”  Job 8:4 Later, God takes Job's friends to task and rebukes them for their lousy council and wrong statements to Job. Thus we can't look at any of the statements of Job's friends as being truthful, because God Himself tells us in the book of Job, "After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken the truth about Me, as My servant Job has" (Job 42:7) Or, consider the powerful and encouraging words of the prophet Zedekiah and his friends, "March up and succeed!" (You could almost see that on a t-shirt, or an inspirational calendar, right?) 9 Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were sitting on the threshing floor at the entrance to Samaria's gate, and all the prophets were prophesying in front of them. 10 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.'” 11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “March up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.” 2 Chronicles 18:9-11 The only problem? EVERY ONE OF THOSE PROPHETS WERE FALSE PROPHETS and their prophecies were worth as much as slightly used toilet paper. What about the New Testament? Surely we can trust the disciples James and John to say things that are 100 percent trustworthy, right? 52 He sent messengers ahead of Him, and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for Him. 53 But they did not welcome Him, because He determined to journey to Jerusalem.54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” Luke 9:52-54 SHOULD WE call down fire from Heaven on people who don't receive Jesus? The unsurprising answer is NO, which is revealed to us in the next two verses when Jesus rebukes James and John for their silliness. So, considering the above, we can see that Sarah's example is not showing us that a good way to have kids is to give your husband another woman. Job's friends do not teach us how to encourage those who are going through tragedy, and we can learn nothing from Zedekiah son of Chenaanah about prophesying accurately. And that also means that Jacob's actions aren't infallible, and his interpretations aren't infallible, and his stick in the water trough trick may not actually have been all that effective. We don't know one way or the other because the Bible doesn't tell us one way or the other, and that is okay. We don't need to speculate in the absence of clear Scripture. What's the point? The Bible is ABSOLUTELY AND UNQUESTIONABLY true in all that it affirms. But it is crucial that we make sure that we are latching onto something the Bible affirms. Imagine a scenario where somebody does exactly what Jacob did, and their flocks don't multiply at a ridiculous rate. Does that mean the Bible was wrong? Of course not! The Bible never affirms or denies that Jacob's stick trick was effective or not. It doesn't tell us whether or not Rachel's contention that God vindicated her was correct, and it never directly says that polygamy is a sin, but sure shows how complicated it is over and over again! There are times that the behavior and words of key characters in the Bible are suspect and unbiblical (in that they go against God's commands) and thus, by context and interpreting Scripture with Scripture, we understand and follow God's Words. For more, you can read the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which I completely agree with and hold to. CLICK HERE) Oh yeah - and Jacob, son of Isaac, old buddy - I wish I knew what to tell you about your situation. It is one of the trickiest I've ever heard of, and it sounds like you caused a lot of the problems. Next time maybe get a good look at your wife before you actually consummate that marriage. That seems like good advice to me. Trust God, and I'm sure He will be found faithful. Oh, and don't let go until He blesses you.

Bible Questions Podcast
Episode #29: Dear Bible Reading Podcast: Should I marry Two Sisters? Signed, Jacob. (+Is EVERYthing in the Bible true?!) RATED PG!

Bible Questions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 36:03


So I got an interesting letter this week from a friend of the podcast, and boy oh boy, is he in a mess! Let me read it to you, and see if you might have any ideas how to help my friend: Dear random podcast host, My name is Yacov Ben Yiṣḥāq, and I have a problem I'm hoping that you can help me with. It is fairly complicated, but it all started when I stole the blessing of the firstborn from my mean-tempered, smelly, hairy and unreasonable brother Hesau. He would have wasted it anyway, but when he found out, that lunk-head decided to kill me. Fortunately, I ran away from home and went far away to my uncle's compound, where I promptly fell in love with my cousin, Ra-hel. Yeah, I know you Americans kind of find that icky, but it was mostly ok where I come from and Ra-hel is so hot that I literally cried the first time I saw her. No, I'm not emo. Anyway, so, I asked my uncle if I could marry Ra-hel, and he said yes, and we had a marriage and everything, and it was great. Maybe I celebrated a little too hard, if you get my drift, but it was my wedding, and most people only get one of those. So anyway, after the big wedding, me and the wife went to the tent for the woo-hoo (let the reader understand) and in the morning I woke up not to Ra-hel but to her way less hot sister Leah!! SO, as any nephew would do in this situation, I went to my uncle and demanded an explanation. He said that I shouldn't worry, that he would give me Ra-hel AND Leah, and that all I had to do was work for him FOURTEEN years. FOURTEEN! That is a long time. But, you know - Ra-hel being so beautiful she made me cry and all, I agreed to it. Well, fast forward a few years. And, believe it or not, being married to a couple of sisters (and their servants...don't ask, long story!) is complicated. I've had a bunch of kids by Ra-hel, and Leah, and their servants, and now my wives all fight over me, and over getting pregnant, and everything, and one of them appears to be a thief, and honestly, I sometimes think maybe it would have been easier if I had just let Hesau knock my block off. What do I do?! Signed, Harassed and Hopeless in Haran Well, Harassed and Hopeless, never having married sisters before, and never having married a first cousin before, and never having married any concubines or servants of my wife before, I am honestly at a loss for how to help you. Let me think about that for a minute as we read Genesis 30, our first Bible passage of the day. So - Jacob is in a mess, and SPOILER ALERT - things are going to get messier before they get better. Before we get back to answering the letter from our friend seeking advice, let's take a look at one interesting detail here: The whole spotted/speckled goat thing. What in the world is going on here?! Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. There are two main theories here, and both of them could be true with a high view of the Bible. Jacob's Speckled Sheep Theory #1 - Jacob's putting peeled branches in the watering troughs of the sheep was silly superstition and had absolutely NOTHING to do with the health of those sheep and how they multiplied. Jacob thought he was doing something clever, but what he was doing was the equivalent of ancient hocus-pocus (old wives' tales) and it was actually God who supernaturally increased Jacob's flocks. This theory is put forward quite well by Gotquestions.org: The biblical answer to the mystery of how Jacob's peeled poles resulted in speckled sheep is found in the next chapter: Jacob says to Rachel, “I've worked for your father with all my strength, yet your father has cheated me by changing my wages ten times. However, God has not allowed him to harm me. . . . So God has taken away your father's livestock and has given them to me. In breeding season I once had a dream in which I looked up and saw that the male goats mating with the flock were streaked, speckled or spotted. The angel of God said to me in the dream, . . . ‘Look up and see that all the male goats mating with the flock are streaked, speckled or spotted, for I have seen all that Laban has been doing to you'” (Genesis 31:6–12). The Bible does not teach the validity of visual, prenatal influence over genetics. Whatever superstitious, nonsensical ideas were behind Jacob's placement of the branches in the troughs, it was God who caused the increase in the speckled sheep and goats. All of Jacob's work had been for naught. Peeling the branches and setting them out in front of the flocks was really a lack of faith on his part. Jacob's schemes to increase his flock were unnecessary, because God had already determined to enrich him. God graciously worked, not because of Jacob's streaked branches, but in spite of them. https://www.gotquestions.org/Jacob-speckled-spotted.html Theory #2, Suggested by Answers in Genesis, is that Jacob's putting of these peeled branches in the water troughs was, among other things, actually giving these flocks some vitamins and minerals and helpful things that caused them to be healthier and reproduce with more vigor: Several sources claim the poplar and almond trees have medicinal properties for both humans and livestock. There are several scientific journal papers that mention that the particular trees from which Jacob peeled sticks supposedly cure urogenital problems, reduce fevers, work as anti-inflammatories and aid in reducing reproductive disorders. All of these would make an animal healthier, and more likely to produce healthy offspring. Several studies have been done on poplar and almond tree bark, leaves, nuts, and twigs (small diameter branches, or what Scripture called “sticks”), and they mentioned that sheep would eat these and that ewes especially benefited from them. Also, many of the chemical compounds would still be beneficial even by simply steeping in water. Some of those benefits are highlighted below. https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/animal-genetics/jacobs-odd-breeding-program-genesis-30/ I gotta say, that Answers in Genesis article is pretty darn impressive. If you've got about 25 minutes, go read it. They make a very thorough and well documented scientific case that Jacob might just have been onto something with those sticks in the water. Why are they so concerned with vindicating Jacob's methods? Because some people have used this passage to undermine the credibility of the Bible, as AIG says: Genesis 30:37–31:16 is a section of Scripture often held up to ridicule by skeptics, and even some of those committed to biblical inerrancy and authority struggle with understanding and explaining to others. So many questions have been raised: Does Jacob's “peeled bark” practice have any bearing on how sheep and goats breed? Does it offer any health or reproductive value? Did God instruct Jacob in this practice? Was it his intention, and if so was it deceitful for Jacob to seek to appropriate the flocks of Laban, his father-in-law? Was this an entirely natural phenomenon, or was there a large dose of providential direction involved? https://answersingenesis.org/genetics/animal-genetics/jacobs-odd-breeding-program-genesis-30/ Honestly, I lean towards the Gotquestions.org explanation, but I won't be surprised either way. I do NOT believe that this is an issue that undermines the inerrancy of the Bible in any way, shape or form. Why is that? Because NOT EVERYTHING IN THE BIBLE IS TRUE! Whoa, whoa, whoa - sound the liberal alarm, ring the heretic bell...no, hang on. I am absolutely, positively, with all my heart and soul committed to biblical inerrancy as it has been held by the giants of the faith for centuries. But there are times when sinful humans in the Bible affirm wrong things. Let's take our chapter here, for instance. Consider this passage: 3 Then she said, “Here is my maid Bilhah. Go sleep with her, and she'll bear children for me so that through her I too can build a family.” 4 So Rachel gave her slave Bilhah to Jacob as a wife, and he slept with her. 5 Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son. 6 Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; yes, he has heard me and given me a son,” so she named him Dan. Genesis 30:3-6 Rachel was frustrated that she was not getting pregnant and having babies by Jacob. Her solution? To give her servant Bilhah to her husband so that he could make babies with her. When that plan worked, Rachel concluded that God had vindicated her and given her a son. IS THIS TRUE? Did God vindicate Rachel by this plan working? Honestly, I don't think so...I think Rachel is WRONG here and justifying herself. Was Sarah doing the right thing when she gave her servant Hagar to her husband? The context of the Bible shows quite conclusively that this was a wrong thing to do. Here are a couple of other examples: Job's friend Bildad, trying to explain why Job's children were tragically killed, tells Job in no uncertain terms that it was their sin that killed them: "If your children have sinned against him, he has delivered them into the hand of their transgression”  Job 8:4 Later, God takes Job's friends to task and rebukes them for their lousy council and wrong statements to Job. Thus we can't look at any of the statements of Job's friends as being truthful, because God Himself tells us in the book of Job, "After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken the truth about Me, as My servant Job has" (Job 42:7) Or, consider the powerful and encouraging words of the prophet Zedekiah and his friends, "March up and succeed!" (You could almost see that on a t-shirt, or an inspirational calendar, right?) 9 Now the king of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah, clothed in royal attire, were each sitting on his own throne. They were sitting on the threshing floor at the entrance to Samaria's gate, and all the prophets were prophesying in front of them. 10 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah made iron horns and said, “This is what the Lord says: ‘You will gore the Arameans with these until they are finished off.'” 11 And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “March up to Ramoth-gilead and succeed, for the Lord will hand it over to the king.” 2 Chronicles 18:9-11 The only problem? EVERY ONE OF THOSE PROPHETS WERE FALSE PROPHETS and their prophecies were worth as much as slightly used toilet paper. What about the New Testament? Surely we can trust the disciples James and John to say things that are 100 percent trustworthy, right? 52 He sent messengers ahead of Him, and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for Him. 53 But they did not welcome Him, because He determined to journey to Jerusalem.54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” Luke 9:52-54 SHOULD WE call down fire from Heaven on people who don't receive Jesus? The unsurprising answer is NO, which is revealed to us in the next two verses when Jesus rebukes James and John for their silliness. So, considering the above, we can see that Sarah's example is not showing us that a good way to have kids is to give your husband another woman. Job's friends do not teach us how to encourage those who are going through tragedy, and we can learn nothing from Zedekiah son of Chenaanah about prophesying accurately. And that also means that Jacob's actions aren't infallible, and his interpretations aren't infallible, and his stick in the water trough trick may not actually have been all that effective. We don't know one way or the other because the Bible doesn't tell us one way or the other, and that is okay. We don't need to speculate in the absence of clear Scripture. What's the point? The Bible is ABSOLUTELY AND UNQUESTIONABLY true in all that it affirms. But it is crucial that we make sure that we are latching onto something the Bible affirms. Imagine a scenario where somebody does exactly what Jacob did, and their flocks don't multiply at a ridiculous rate. Does that mean the Bible was wrong? Of course not! The Bible never affirms or denies that Jacob's stick trick was effective or not. It doesn't tell us whether or not Rachel's contention that God vindicated her was correct, and it never directly says that polygamy is a sin, but sure shows how complicated it is over and over again! There are times that the behavior and words of key characters in the Bible are suspect and unbiblical (in that they go against God's commands) and thus, by context and interpreting Scripture with Scripture, we understand and follow God's Words. For more, you can read the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, which I completely agree with and hold to. CLICK HERE) Oh yeah - and Jacob, son of Isaac, old buddy - I wish I knew what to tell you about your situation. It is one of the trickiest I've ever heard of, and it sounds like you caused a lot of the problems. Next time maybe get a good look at your wife before you actually consummate that marriage. That seems like good advice to me. Trust God, and I'm sure He will be found faithful. Oh, and don't let go until He blesses you.

North Avenue Church Podcast
The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (and why it's worth studying!)

North Avenue Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 45:16


Today Jerry, Fred, Greg, and Mark helped walk us through much of the The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy which was written by some great theologians 42 years ago in 1978. This document is no less relevant today than when it was written!

Cave To The Cross Apologetics
Ep. 54 – One Shot – Defending Inerrancy

Cave To The Cross Apologetics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 21:15


This week's installment is "Defending Inerrancy" by Norman Geisler and William Roach.  Their assertion is that belief in biblical inerrancy is one of the major factors of a seminary falling into liberalism.  In this book, the authors present the Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy.  From there they respond to critical responses to it and positive cases for the doctrine. The post Ep. 54 – One Shot – Defending Inerrancy appeared first on Cave To The Cross Apologetics.

Agree or Disagree: The Podcast
Agree or Disagree:The Podcast-The UCP's Campus Free Speech on Campus Policy

Agree or Disagree: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 103:15


Free Speech.Some love it. They feels it has given them the said freedom to speak their mind. Because of where they live, in this case, Canada, there should be no limits.Others are very concerned. They feel that this idea opens up the opportunity for harm, irresponsibility and danger for many. Specifically, the LGBT community.Last week, new Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants to follow his counter part in Ontario Doug Ford.Alberta universities and colleges to conform to free-speech guidelines. Some may like it, but others wonder if this is as advantage or optics towards right wing thinking groups.The post-secondary education section of the United Conservative Party platform says the government will require the province’s universities and colleges to “develop, post and comply with free speech policies that conform to the University of Chicago Statement on Principles of Free Expression.”Often called the “Chicago principles,” the statement is the result of a university committee assembled in 2014 to state the school’s commitment to freedom of expression. The short report says, “It is not the proper role of the university to attempt to shield individuals from ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive.”Is this a good thing? Is this a bad thing? Can this hurt or harm?Our guests today will help us unpack that.Labour lawyer Dwayne Chomyn, University Professor Jay Gamble, and Kristin Raworth, advocate for Sexual Violence survivors join me in discussing this new policy.Topics we cover include;-The pro's and con's of this.-Free Speech-Counter Protest's and the Heckler's Veto.-The power of intelligent discussion-Debating on Twitter-Do we actually need this policy?Follow Dwayne:@Citizen004Follow Jay: @DrJayDrNoFollow Kristin: @KristinRaworthFollow me: @kevoleFacebook: Kevin OlenickSubscribe: Agree or Disagree:The PodcastWebsite:kevinolenick.com

Rebel Alliance Podcast
Fathers of the Faith: Creeda & Confessions Part 13 - Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy

Rebel Alliance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 9:46


Father of the Faith for Covenant Kids is a podcast for the entire family! One you can listen to with your kids as you hear Grant and Ericha teach their kids about the reformed faith and the men who helped preserve it. This week the VBs finish this series on Creeds and Confessions by taking a look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. Fathers of the Faith is a production of the Rebel Alliance Media, for more visit rebelalliancemedia.com

The Six Cents Report
Free Speech University - 6CR #34

The Six Cents Report

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 37:49


Ontario is requiring tax payer funded colleges and universities to develop their own free speech policy based on the University of Chicago Statement on Principles of Free Expression. Darnell & Joel discuss the various aspects of free speech: free speech laws in Canada vs USA accountable for your free speech restrictions on free speech: Canada's hate speech laws safe spaces society needs competing ideas are Christians hypocritical on free speech https://sixcentsreport.podbean.com/ Reference Articles: John Carpay: Ontario starts the hard work of returning free speech to universities Upholding Free Speech on Ontario's University and College Campuses First Amendment Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Canada's law on hate speech is the embodiment of compromise Exposure to different points of view is at the core of higher learning Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter sixcentsreport@gmail.com

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News
Albert Mohler: RC Sproul 1939 - 2017

Townhall Review | Conservative Commentary On Today's News

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2017 1:00


On Thursday December 14th, R.C. Sproul met his Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face.My own pilgrimage as a theologian cannot be traced without the indelible influence of R.C. Sproul. He was one of the great defenders of historic Christianity of our times. It is fair to say that R.C. was the greatest and most influential proponent of the recovery of Reformed theology in the last century. He was a stalwart defender of the Word of God, and one of the primary architects of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy in 1978. In a tribute to his own beloved teacher, Professor John Gerstner, written in 1976, R.C. stated: “In an era of church history when theology is in chaos, the church is being shaken at its foundations, and Christian ethics shift and slide with every novel theology, we are grateful for the vivid example of one who stands in the midst of confusion as ‘a bright and burning light.'”Indeed, we are grateful to God for the bright and burning light named R. C. Sproul. Soli Deo Gloria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church History Podcast
157 - Modern Religion: Ryrie Study Bible, Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Pope John Paul II, the Jesus Film, the Middle East, New Gospels, Scandals, Emergent Church

Church History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2017


Online Giving Modern Religion: Ryrie Study Bible, Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, Pope John Paul II, the Jesus Film, the Middle East, New Gospels, Scandals, Emergent Church Presentation

Thursdays after Session
Episode 6: The University of Chicago Resolution on Free Expression

Thursdays after Session

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2017 9:02


Assemblyman Kevin Kiley discusses the outcome of Tuesday's court hearing denying placement of a sexually violent predator in Placer County. Also discussed are the state's emergency drought restrictions and the Assemblyman's resolution urging California public universities to adopt the University of Chicago Statement on Free Expression.

Seeking Health with Josiah & Anne Jisca Meyer
Inerrancy 5: Chicago Statement – updates…?

Seeking Health with Josiah & Anne Jisca Meyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2016 23:55


Could we update the Chicago Statement…?   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message

Seeking Health with Josiah & Anne Jisca Meyer
Inerrancy 3: Chicago Statement – definitions

Seeking Health with Josiah & Anne Jisca Meyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 21:38


Ok, so what does inerrancy MEAN exactly? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message

Podcast – No Longer Be Children
Inerrancy 2: Chicago Statement – Catholicism, Barth & post-modernism

Podcast – No Longer Be Children

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2016


5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols speaks with Dr. R.C. Sproul to discuss his significant involvement in the development of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.

5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and explains the significance of this landmark treatise on the doctrine of Scripture.

Mama Bear Apologetics
Episode 112: Understanding the Inerrancy of Scripture

Mama Bear Apologetics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 32:55


SummaryJoin us as we tackle the crucial topic of biblical inerrancy and inspiration, particularly its impact on the faith of younger generations. We explore how the vast number of biblical manuscripts available today provides us with a unique opportunity to affirm the accuracy of Scripture through textual criticism. Drawing insights from the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, we aim to equip parents with practical tools to strengthen their children's faith against competing worldviews. We highlight its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecies, and unbiased portrayal of flawed individuals, underscoring how archaeological discoveries continue to affirm biblical accounts. We explore the unity of Scripture and its transformative power through the Holy Spirit, as well as Jesus' endorsement of its divine inspiration. We emphasize that inerrancy is deeply rooted in God's nature, as He cannot lie, establishing the Bible as an authoritative and reliable guide for life and morality. Furthermore, we caution against false teachers who distort Scripture for personal gain, encouraging listeners to measure their teachings against God's truth.Main Points CoveredCan we trust that the Bible is the revealed word of God?What is Inspiration?What is Inerrancy?What is infallibility?People and Resources Mentioned1 Corinthians 2:132 Peter 1:20–21Mark 12:36John 14:26Titus 1:2John 5: 7-82 Timothy 3:16-17Recommended ResourcesTheology for Today by Elmer TownsArcheological finds that affirm scriptureChicago Statement on Inerrancy Actual PDF of Chicago Statement on InerrancyThanks To Our SponsorsAquaTruHaving safe, clean water is the last thing you want to worry about, but unfortunately, According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That's why we love our AquaTru water filter. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing.Mama Bear Apologetics listeners can receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “MBA“ at checkout. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee.—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

The History of the Christian Church

While we got a good start in our series on the Creeds last episode, it behooves us to back up a bit and do a brief review of what we're talking about when we look at the Creeds. There are four terms we need to define as sometimes they get confused; creeds, confessions, catechisms, and their relationship to councils.The English “creed” comes from the Latin credo & means “I believe.” While some tomes assign more exacting terminology to define a creed, it simply refers a statement of faith. As given by the body or organization that issues it, it's believed to be a faithful record of what has been handed down from earliest times, what Jude 3 calls “the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.”With the passing of the original Apostles and their direct heirs, the Church used as a standard what was called “the rule of faith.” In their writings, Church fathers like Irenaeus, Clement, Tertullian, and Hippolytus universally accept this “rule,” as they call it, as the indisputable summation of what the Apostles had taught. That rule became the core and basis for later Creeds, including the Apostles Creed that we talked about last time, and the Nicene Creed, which is reckoned by many as the first official Church Creed.CS has an audience & subscriber base of people all over the world. Many live in cultures that are highly communal. But the vast majority of our listeners are based in Europe and North America which tend to be dominated by individualistic cultures where people generally have the freedom to pick and choose what they want to believe. Religion and philosophy is a smorgasbord affair where people take a little of this, a smattering of that, and a scoop of this other. When it comes to pick a church to be a part of, in most modern communities, they have dozens to choose from. There's a good chance they can find one that's lines up closely with their preferred religious options, as hybridized as they may be. And of course there's always the option to attend no church at all, choosing instead the well-worn rubric, “Well, you don't have to go to church to believe in God.”We need to be clear; both the smorgasbord approach and opting out of fellowship were simply not acceptable to early believers. To be a Christian meant to be a part of a local fellowship. That fellowship was defined by definite parameters and clearly stated propositions. A creed wasn't just a summary of what everyone agreed to; it was a promise made and kept as a group.The best evidence we have is that a creed was taught to a new believer as part of her/his preparation for baptism. Being short, they were easy to learn. And we're talking about a culture without the abundance of books we have today. All their education had come by way of memorization. Each line of the creed was explained in depth in a question and answer format. Then, the candidate recited the creed from memory as they were baptized. It was THAT faith, the one they'd just confessed, they were being baptized into.These early creeds were often recited in unison when the church met. Later, longer and far more elaborate liturgies evolved from this. But in the first centuries, creeds weren't complex formulas handed down form some ivory tower. They were the way both slaves & their masters, smiths, merchants, and farmers all learned about and pledged themselves to God.Twenty-first C Christians, being literate, and owning dozens of books comprising a library an ancient king would envy, may wonder what purpose a creed serves today. When  we can own a Bible in a half-dozen versions, what need is there of a creed? Some even go so far as to regard creeds as standing in opposition to Scripture. Theologian John Webster suggest we regard creeds as a way to hear the Gospel. We don't discern the truth of Scripture as an autonomous judge and jury. The creed becomes a safety net that says, “This is how the Body of Christ at large has understood The Faith.” Creeds are a distillation of the core elements of The Gospel. A creed doesn't impose dogma on Scripture; it is instead the truth of God's Word, in other words.In contrast to a creed, a confession is more detailed in its description of the things of God. A creed sets the boundaries of the Christian faith, making a clear distinction between orthodoxy & heresy. And that's largely why there developed different creeds. Some new challenge was leveled against some aspect of the Faith. Church leaders then met to address it and produced a new & updated creed. A Confession elaborates on a Creed.Consider a child's coloring book. It's filled with pages of simple black & white line drawings. That's the creed. It lays out the figure of The Gospel in bold clear lines. A confession colors in those lines. The earliest creeds were simple, much like the figures in a young child's coloring book. Later creeds became more complex, like the figures found in adult coloring books that recently have become all the rage. Later in Church History, different groups added to these more complex creeds and colored them in to produce the plethora of denominations we have today.CS Lewis likened a Creed to a great hall into which all believers gather. Off that hall are many doors leading to rooms filled with cozy chairs, fireplaces and tables set with a delicious banquets. Those rooms are the various confessions people move into to experience how The Faith interfaces with their daily lives.Confessions are the distinctive that carve up the Church into different denominations. They are often expressions of a group's belief on secondary issues. Things like, how baptism ought to be conducted, the order of End Times events, the nature of Predestination, how to conduct Communion, and the on-going role and work of the Holy Spirit.Typically, a Confession says, “This is what makes us, us, and not someone else.” Those who hold to a particular confession ought to do so with a sense of committed loyalty, while at the same time acknowledging that what composes that confession are secondary issues, and don't rise to the level of a creedal border that defines THE Faith.There are two major kinds or orders of Confession. The first are those produced by the Reformation & Counter-Reformation. Subscribers to CS will remember them by such titles as . . .The 39 Articles of 1563 which marked out Anglicanism.The Lutheran Formula of Concord in 15771621's Arminian ConfessionThe Westminster Confession, laying the foundation for Presbyterianism in 1646The Methodist 25 Articles of Religion, 1784The Roman Counter-Reformation's Council of Trent that produced The Confessions, in a monumental council lasting 18 yrs, from 1545-63Vatican II, from 1962–65 Second tier Confessions arose as the different denominations the First Tier Confessions carved out attempted to apply the faith to emerging issues. The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and the Lausanne Covenant are of this second tier. Each of them articulated a specific church's, and in many cases, a group of churches, response to a specific theological issue regarded as being of great importance. These secondary Confessions are usually regarded as supplemental. They aren't a complete statement of a church's position on the entire Faith; just a portion of it that is currently under contemporary review. So the Chicago Statement of Biblical Inerrancy addressed the issue of that framed the Liberal vs Fundamentalist debate. The Lausanne Covenant addressed issues of contemporary world  missions.The word “catechism” comes from the Greek word katechein, meaing “to teach; instruct.” Catechisms are basic outlines of the teachings of the Christian faith, set forth in a way those unfamiliar with doctrine can readily grasp it. The best way to think of a catechism is as an instruction method. It gives a brief summary of The Gospel in Q&A form. Catechisms merge elements from both Creeds & Confessions into practical, pithy sayings that capture the main tenants, not only of THE Faith, but its particular flavor the catechism comes from.Catechisms were used in the Early Church, since the origin of the method was in the education of children long before. During the First Centuries, the Church saw it as imperative to inculcate a rich set of firmly held beliefs in new converts. This was because these new believers were converting out of a paganism derived from a worldview fundamentally different from a Biblical one. Cyril of Jerusalem described the process this way: “Let me compare the catechizing to a building. Unless we methodically bind and joint the whole structure together, we shall have leaks and dry rot, and all our previous exertions will be wasted.”But Catechisms weren't just a tool for the Early Church. They were alive & well in the Middle Ages. Thomas Aquinas wrote one based on the Apostles' Creed.But it's the Reformation that's known as the Golden Age of Catechisms. Martin Luther, wrote 2 catechisms, a shorter & longer.  He put the burden of teaching the Faith via the catechism oin parents rather than the church. John Calvin also regarded the catechizing of converts and children to be of utmost importance. He said the success of the Church was dependent on how well it raised its youth in the things of God. The Puritan divines John Owen and Richard Baxter both wrote several catechisms for different age groups.Catechisms weren't meant as an end in themselves. They were meant to lead to belief, practice, and a love for God & man that would draw those who'd been catechized into a deeper and hopefully self-directed investigation into the Creeds & Confessions.From the beginning of the 4th C, most of the classic Creeds of the Church were the product of gatherings of Church leaders called councils. These brought together bishops, elders and scholars from all over the world to address issues that had arisen as points of debate or contention. The challenge of heresy, often beyond the intellectual capacity of a local pastor to address alone, was clarified, parsed, & analyzed in light of God's Word by those best qualified through knowledge and gifting to deal with. Think of these councils as a Spiritual CDC – Center for Disease Control. Some new religious infection sprang up and began to infect churches. A Council was called to meet at a specific place on a set date. When the bishops & scholars arrived, they each shared their experience with the infection, laying out a clear picture of what was wrong. Then they went to work dissecting it with the scalpel of Scripture. They developed an antidote, which each pastor-bishop then returned home with a doctrinal syringe to inoculate the people of his church and city. That syringe was a Creed. Or better, not an entirely NEW Creed, but the old one, with some verbiage that had been added or edited that brought greater clarity to very issue the heresy had sought to hijack.All major branches of the Church, Orthodox, Catholic, & Protestant, recognize 7 what are called Ecumenical Councils that frame the Creedal foundation of the Church. There have been an additional 14 Catholic councils.The first council is found in Acts 15 the New Testament when there was a controversy over how to handle the large number of Gentiles who were coming to faith in Jesus. One group assumed they had to, in effect, convert to Judaism as part of their Faith in Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. Another group said it was unnecessary for Gentiles to come under the Mosaic Law since they'd entered the Covenant through Faith in Christ. This Jerusalem Council decided that Gentile converts were to abstain from those things that would hiunder fellowship with their Jewish brothers & sisters but they did NOT have to become Jewish or keep kosher. The Council made this a policy that was to be followed in ALL churches.Like that first Council, later councils were called to address not just disagreements over theological issues but the impact correct doctrine had on the practice of the Faith in daily life.The question that rises is, “Were a Councils' decisions authoritative? And how were its decisions enforced?” Ahhh – there's the rub.We can look to what Paul says in 1 Cor. 8 in regard to whether or not believers can eat meat sacrificed to an idol. For his guidance, Paul did NOT look to the finding of the Jerusalem Council as the authority. He instead looked to the revelation he'd received from Christ. Paul regarded the Jerusalem Council as holding some measure of authoritative but not ultimately or definitively. He appealed instead to God's Word as the arbiter of truth, not a council of fallible human beings.While the first couple councils were purely pragmatic responses to a pressing need, their success in handling those needs created within Church leaders a more careful consideration of the value of Councils. Their composition took more thought. They brought together Christians leaders from all over. It wasn't just the best and brightest, the most popular preachers, or the loudest activists. It was a measured cross-section of Christian leaders from every corner. Their goal was a diversity of voices and perspectives that would each add to the overall understanding of the church's unique needs and opportunities. They then asked the Spirit to guide their deliberations to arrive at a thorough-going Scripturally faithful solution to the issues at hand.And while that was the ideal, it wasn't always followed, as we'll see. Some councils were little more than partisan brawls more concerned with politics than Scripture. Realizing that, we question whether their findings and the Creeds they produced are worth following. The answer is a careful yes, because even they knew some of the Councils went off the rails and moved to correct them by follow up Councils. And some of the problem councils still produced valuable results. We don't reject a pearl because it comes from sand inside a slimy oyster. Some councils were oysters that produced pearls.It was my intention to get to the First Council of Nicaea in this episode, but we can't and stay in our time limit, so with all this now as our background, we'll take a look at Nicaea, next time.