Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Blomberg

June 16, 2025 | Drs. Craig Blomberg and Rick Hess Both the Old Testament and New Testament are essential to understanding the...

Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Today is a red-letter kind of day here on Back Porch Theology because Alli and I have the undeserved privilege and absolute delight of having a conversation with one of the world's foremost experts on the New Testament canon, specifically the Gospels, Dr. Craig Blomberg. It's not every day you get to sit down with a brilliant saint with a PhD from the University Aberdeen, read an excerpt from his classic book called: “The Historical Reliability of the New Testament” – which, by the way, is just one of almost twenty academic books and commentaries that Dr. Blomberg's written – and then ask him this question: Will you please explain the term “hermeneutical spiral” as well as how it can be useful as we seek to not simply read and interpret the Bible but actually be read and interpreted by the Bible? Welcome to Back Porch Theology's scholar edition…we're really glad you've chosen to hang out with us today.

In this episode, Caleb is joined by Craig Blomberg (PhD, University of Aberdeen) professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary to discuss the nature and meaning of Jesus's parables, and how to interpret and apply them to our lives today.ResourcesInterpreting the Parables by Craig BlombergPoet and Peasant and Through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke by Kenneth BaileyStories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus by Klyne SnodgrassSurprised by the Parables: Growing in Grace through the Stories of Jesus by Michelle Lee Barnewall

In this episode of the Prove Text podcast, Colton Moore engages with Dr. Craig Blomberg, a prominent New Testament scholar, to discuss his recent book, 'Jesus the Purifier.' The conversation explores Dr. Blomberg's journey into biblical studies, the significance of the historical reliability of the Gospels, and the four quests for the historical Jesus, with a particular focus on the Gospel of John. The discussion also delves into the practical implications of these studies for both scholars and laypersons, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical context of Jesus' life and teachings. This is an episode you don't want to miss!***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Lee Strobel interviews noted New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg to see if the biographies of Jesus hold up to scrutiny.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Craig Blomberg about his brand-new book ‘Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus', out now on Baker Academic. Blomberg reviews the history of the first three ‘Quests' for the historical Jesus, explaining how historical Jesus research has developed over time. He explains why, from the beginnings of modern Jesus research, the gospel of John was almost universally rejected as an historical source for reconstructing the life of Jesus. He then demonstrates that many advances have been made in studies of John over the last 40 years, and argues that John is indeed a viable historical source, offering us insight into the life of Jesus that is missing in synoptic-oriented research. He explores the theme of ‘purity' in the gospel of John and explains how it must go back to the historical Jesus himself. He then explains how a fourth quest needs to incorporate John as a historical source and why the proposed ‘Next Quest' will be incomplete without a reevaluation of John.  Media Referenced:Jesus the Purifier: https://a.co/d/ifeRf8dCraig Blomberg Bio: https://denverseminary.edu/directory/blomberg-phd-craig/Blomberg Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Blomberg/author/B001HCY7S6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueThe 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!

“Pharisees typically fasted on Mondays and Thursdays, refraining from food but not from drink. Jesus apparently did not give this spiritual discipline a high priority, especially during his ministry, but he did anticipate that it would occur later (9:15). The only specific New Testament references to later Christian fasting come in contexts of seeking God's will in choosing church leaders (Acts 13:2–3; 14:23).”- Craig BlombergWhen you give, pray, or fast, what reward do you find yourself hoping for?Is there an area in your life where you feel the need for others to notice you?What small step would you want to take to make it more about God than just people?

Autumn and Dave sit down with Dr. Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary and author of over 30 books, to discuss his recent award-winning academic work, Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus. What, as an academic field, is the study of the “historical Jesus?” Why has John's gospel been neglected or assumed to be somewhat irrelevant within this body of work? Dr. Blomberg answers these questions and discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John. He describes the emphasis in Jesus's ministry on purity and purification that John captures. What is a practical application of this emphasis for the contemporary church?Resources mentioned in this episode:Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus by Craig Blomberg

Sermon Series: The Good Law and The Good Life Sermon Text: Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:21-26 Sermon Title: “Killing Murder with Love” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: First-Degree Murder Begins in the Heart … with Sinful Anger. So, We Must Kill Murder … with Godly Love. SLIDE 3 – Point 1: First-Degree Murder Begins in the Heart … with Sinful Anger (Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-22) SLIDE 4 – Romans 7:14 – “We know that the law is spiritual.” SLIDE 5 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – James 4:1-2 – “What causes quarrels and … fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.” SLIDE 7 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 8 – James 1:13-15 – “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil … But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.” SLIDE 9 – John 8:39-44 – “They answered him, ‘Abraham is our father.' Jesus said to them, ‘If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, but now you seek to kill me … You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning … when he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.'” SLIDE 10 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 11 – 1 John 3:15 – “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.” SLIDE 12 – John Owen (1616-83) – “Be killing sin … before it kills you.” SLIDE 13 – Point 2: We Must Kill Murder … with Godly Love (Matt. 5:23-26) SLIDE 14 – Romans 5:3-5 – “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.” SLIDE 15 – Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” SLIDE 16 – Seven Uses of This Sermon for Our Church and Lives SLIDE 17 – If We Reduce the Law to External Actions … We Will Become Pharisees. SLIDE 18 – Both Anger & Murder Deserve Punishment … But Have Different Consequences. SLIDE 19 – Righteous Anger is Proper … but Must be Handled Properly. SLIDE 20 – In the Process of Reconciling Love, Don't Skip Necessary Steps. SLIDE 21 – Do You Need to Reconcile with Someone? SLIDE 22 – Craig Blomberg (1955-Present) – “It is particularly bad for Christians to get angry at one another who have themselves been spared God's wrath.” SLIDE 23 – Sometimes Reconciliation Isn't Achievable … But Forgiveness is Commanded. SLIDE 24 – But What if I'm Angry … with God?

You know those party game questions where you're asked if you could have dinner with anyone – dead or alive – who would you choose? Well, this is my party game answer come true because I had the hugely undeserved privilege of sitting down with seven of my theological HEROES – Dr. Jim Howard, my spiritual mentor and a Denver Seminary professor; Dr. Lynn Cohick, distinguished professor of NT and director of Houston Theological Seminary, formerly the provost of my alma mater – Den Sem; Dr. Scot McKnight, acclaimed NT scholar, author of more than sixty books, who's been a seminary professor for many decades and guest teaches at Oxford; Dr. Dorian Coover Cox, a world renowned expert on Exodus and Israel's journey from captivity to Canaan and beloved professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary; Dr. Eva Bleeker, a licensed counselor and chaplain, bereavement expert, and professor at Denver Seminary as well as one of the kindest, most empathetic scholars you'll ever meet; Dr. Craig Keener, a palpably humble, albeit world renowned biblical scholar, author of the IVP Bible Background Commentary which is on the shelves of pretty much every minister I know as well as eight Bible commentaries, 37 books and over a hundred academic articles, he's a professor in the doctoral program at Asbury Theological Seminary; and finally the gentleman who's the main reason I chose the doctoral program at Denver Seminary, Dr. Craig Blomberg, who's a world renowned NT scholar, has authored and edited many, many academic works like The Historical Reliability of the New Testament and Interpreting the Parables, he was on the translatory team for the most recent edition of the NIV Bible, has served as a research fellow at Cambridge and recently retired from Denver Seminary but continues to teach a few classes in his role as professor emeritus of the NT. The credentials held by this dream teaching team are unstinkin' believable y'all but their humility, kindness, and generous willingness to help the rest of us fall deeper in love with Jesus eclipses their academic resumes. This perfectly numbered crew of seven scholars became a family of spiritual big brothers and sisters to us at Kerygma and I trust you'll come to feel that way as well as they open your eyes even wider to the God who loves us more than we can ever ask or imagine. You'll want to bring a notebook along with something caffeinated and your Bible to the porch today, welcome to this special scholars edition of Back Porch Theology! Sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% at BetterHelp.com/LisaHarper The Guided Prayer Journal for Teen Girls is available at https://www.lifeway.com or wherever you buy books. Save 25% on Dwell at DwellBible.com/Lisa Save 25% at The Good Book.com. Use code Save 25 at checkout.

Craig Blomberg, noted professor and author, spends one important chapter on the issue of New Testament miracles.

Join us in this enlightening episode of Building Bridges With Greg and Jill as they welcome esteemed New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Blomberg. Renowned for his contributions to biblical studies, Dr. Blomberg discusses the profound themes of his influential book, How Wide the Divide? and his relationship with co-author Dr. Stephen Robinson.  Published 17 years ago, this pioneering work explores the theological commonalities and differences between Evangelicals and Mormons, and has significantly influenced interfaith dialogue. Dr. Blomberg, a distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary, has authored or edited over 20 books, including "The Historical Reliability of the Gospels" and "Can We Still Believe the Bible?" His scholarly articles cover a wide range of topics, from the historical Jesus to biblical interpretation. In this episode, he discusses how evangelical and Mormon relationships have evolved over the past two decades, highlighting the strides made in understanding, dialogue, and cooperation between these faith communities​. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that not only revisits the key insights of Dr. Blomberg's work but also highlights the ongoing journey toward mutual respect in a diverse religious landscape.

Many argue that the Fourth Gospel is the least historically reliable since it was written in the late first century. Essentially, they argue that this text tells us more about the beliefs of the church in that period than it does about the historical Jesus. So what are we to make of this theory? On this episode, Shane talks with New Testament scholar Daniel Wallace about evidence that points to a much earlier date, along with other matters related to the historical reliability and faithful transmission of John's Gospel.SHOW NOTESRecommended BooksRevisiting the Corruption of the New Testament, Daniel WallaceRedating the New Testament, John A.T. RobinsonThe Priority of John, John A.T. RobinsonRethinking the Dates of the New Testament, Jonathan BernierRedating Matthew, Mark & Luke, John WenhamNICNT Commentary on The Gospel of John (1995), Leon MorrisConcordia Commentary: John 1:1-7:1, William WeinrichCan We Trust The Gospels?, Peter J. WilliamsThe Testimony of the Beloved Disciple, Richard BauckhamJesus & The Eyewitnesses, Richard BauckhamGreek Grammar Beyond the Basics, Daniel WallaceRecommended ArticlesJohn 5:2 & The Date of The Fourth Gospel, Daniel WallaceJohn 5:2 (Part 2) & John 5:2 (Part 3), Daniel WallaceThe Gospel of John: An Introduction, Daniel WallaceAuthenticating The Fourth Gospel, Shane RosenthalWater Into Wine?, Shane RosenthalThe Identity of the Beloved Disciple, Shane RosenthalOutside The Gospels, What Can We Know About Jesus?, S. RosenthalCan We Trust Luke's History of the Early Jesus Movement?, S. RosenthalSimon of Cyrene: An Intriguing Archaeological Discovery, S. RosenthalThe Authenticity & Genuineness of the Fourth Gospel, J.B. LightfootOther Related ResourcesHas the Bible Been Miscopied or Mistranslated? Daniel Wallace, WHI #1377Which John Wrote John? Humble Skeptic #50 Questioning The Fourth Gospel, Humble Skeptic #49The Gospels As Eyewitness Testimony, Humble Skeptic #48The Jesus of History, Humble Skeptic #12New Evidence for the Gospels, Peter J. Williams (video)Are the Gospels Reliable? Peter J. Williams & Bart Ehrman (video)An Interview with D.A. Carson, WHI #1456The Historical Reliability of John's Gospel, Craig Blomberg, WHI #1462Upcoming Events• Shane will be speaking at the ReThink315 College Camp which will take place on the campus of St. Louis University, July 16-19, 2024.• On Wed. Sept. 18th, Shane will discuss the question, “Is Faith Blind & Irrational?” at an event in Cedar City, Utah (more details coming soon).• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your next event, send an email to: INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM. Write a Positive ReviewIf you're a fan of the show, consider writing a brief review to let others know what you like about it (preferably via the Apple Podcast app since their reviews can be seen in other podcast portals). The more positive reviews we get, the more exposure we get!We Need Your Help!Consider supporting The Humble Skeptic podcast by making a one-time gift or upgrading to a paid subscription via Substack ($5.95 per month, $59 per year). Use the button below for more information about giving options. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at www.humbleskeptic.com/subscribe

May 5, 2024 Craig Blomberg

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Let's talk about four critical areas of evidence for the reliability of the Bible. We'll explore the wealth of evidence supporting the trustworthiness of Scripture, from thousands of biblical manuscripts and archaeological findings to the faithful preservation of original writings and the timely composition of the New Testament. 1 | Manuscript Evidence: Discover how the 6,000 New Testament manuscripts, far surpassing any other ancient document, provide a solid foundation for comparing and verifying the accuracy of Scripture. 2 | Archaeological Corroboration: Learn about the numerous archaeological discoveries that align with biblical accounts, further solidifying the historical validity of the Scriptures. 3 | Preservation of Original Texts: Understand the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts in demonstrating the meticulous care scribes took in preserving the Bible's content over centuries. 4 | Historical Timing of New Testament Writings: Gain insight into how the proximity of New Testament writings to the actual events they describe adds an additional layer of credibility. For more resources on this topic, I recommend the following books: • Why I Trust the Bible by Bill Mounce https://amzn.to/2WpA0Wc • Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World by Josh and Sean McDowell https://amzn.to/2VSKxYc • The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs by Craig Blomberg https://amzn.to/2HuyKGZ • How We Got the Bible by Neil Gordon Lightfoot Get the newsletter at ReasonableTheology.org/Subscribe. The weekly email includes:the latest article or podcast episodea helpful theological definitiona painting depicting a scene from Scripture or church historya musical selection to enrich your daythe best book deal I've found that week to build your library.Support the showGET THE NEWSLETTEREach edition of the Reasonable Theology newsletter contains my latest article or podcast episode PLUS: A Theological Word or Phrase Explained Quickly and Clearly A Painting Depicting a Scene from Scripture or Church History Audio of a Hymn or other Musical Selection to Enjoy A Recommended Book or Resource to Expand Your Library SUBSCRIBE HERE

A reading for the first week of Advent in Lectionary A is from Matthew 24. In a devotional published on Christianity Today's website by Craig Blomberg admits that while it sounds like the events in the second half of Matthew's version of the Olivet Discourse are for Jesus' first century audience, they really can't be because the "cosmic" language was not actually fulfilled.

We have a treat for you all today. Dr. Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus at Denver Seminary, joins us for a Q&A on the Parables! So tune in, you don't want to miss the incredible insights he offers us.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================

New Testament professor, Dr. Craig Blomberg joined me to share about his journey into academia, to talk about the relationship between the church and biblical scholarship and to share wisdom and insights into how Christians can navigate the complexities of the information age. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, where he has been teaching since 1986. Blomberg earned degrees from Augustana College, Trinity Divinity School, and Aberdeen University in Scotland. He previously taught at Palm Beach Atlantic College and spent one year in Cambridge as a research fellow with Tyndale House. He has been on translation committees for the New Living Translation, English Standard Version, and the Holman Christian Standard Bible. He is the author, coauthor, or co-editor of numerous books and more than 80 articles in journals or multi-author works.

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Can we actually discover the real Jesus? Could the disciples have remembered the teachings of Jesus when they wrote the Gospels decades later? Sean and Scott welcome Dr. Craig Blomberg, a leading New Testament scholar, to discuss how Jesus scholarship has developed over the past few decades and some remarkable new trends.Dr. Craig Blomberg is professor Emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He is the author or editor of over 20 books on the historical Jesus including Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus.Read a transcript of this episode at https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/the-remarkable-state-of-jesus-research==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Noted scholar Craig Blomberg deals with current questions about the Bible. In this podcast I review his section on the canon of the Old Testament--are these the books that were accepted by all Jews?

In this episode, Andy interviews Craig Blomberg, a New Testament scholar from Denver Theological Seminary and author of over 30 books including ‘Can We Still Believe The Bible?: An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions' and ‘Jesus and the Gospels'. They discuss greed, money, and idolatry. They also talk about sexual orientation, the NFL, and the Denver Nuggets. This was a wide-ranging conversation! Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at questions@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)  

Have you heard of the quests for the historical Jesus? This has been going on for two and a half centuries. It has produced a massive amount of literature and occupied the minds of some of the most impressive biblical scholars over the years. What's all this about? Why do we need to search for the historical Jesus? Isn't he right there in the Gospels that we find in the New Testament? My guest today is Craig Blomberg whose new book, Jesus the Purifier lays out a thorough yet accessible survey of the four quests for the historical Jesus. He also explains why bible-believing Christians should care about critical scholarship. Lastly, he describes how his own work on the Gospel of John has revealed some exciting insights that challenge the Church today. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/gJtEbv56xNg —— Links —— Check out Craig Blomberg's books on Amazon Listen to Blomberg's presentation on handling money in 4: A Biblical Theology of Finance Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 11:4BIG IDEA: God's wisdom for our wealth would call our attention to…OUTLINE:1. The Deficiencies of Wealth2. The Dangers of Wealth3. The Duties of WealthRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Proverbs Chapters 1-15 by Bruce Waltke; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by John Gill; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; Neither Poverty Nor Riches by Craig Blomberg; Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn; Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser; This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace; Christian Hope and Money by Timothy Keller;

Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 10:22BIG IDEA: God's wisdom for our wealth would call our attention to…OUTLINE:1. The Distribution of Wealth2. The Devices of Wealth3. The Delight of WealthRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Proverbs Chapters 1-15 by Bruce Waltke; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by John Gill; God's Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; Neither Poverty Nor Riches by Craig Blomberg; Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn; Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser; This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace; Christian Hope and Money by Timothy Keller;

For this conversation, I am joined by Craig Blomberg. Craig and I talk about the reliability of the New Testament by exploring some of the common themes and issues raised about these ancient documents. You can find/follow Craig: Denver Seminary Resources mentioned in this conversation: The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs by Craig L. Blomberg Jesus and the Gospels, Third Edition: An Introduction and Survey by Craig L. Blomberg The Resurrection of the Son of God by N. T. Wright ________Giving________ Patreon (monthly giving) PayPal (one-time gift) Bitcoin (one-time gift) As always - a massive ‘Thank You' to all the supporters of When Belief Dies! Without you, this wouldn't be possible. ________Social________ Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Email: whenbeliefdies@gmail.com _________Gear_________ Camera (Sony A6400) Lens (Sigma 16mm F1.4) HDMI Adapter (Cam Link 4K) Microphone (RØDE PodMic) Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd gen) Microphone Amplifier (Cloudlifter CL-1) Recording & Interview Software (Riverside FM) #newtestament #scripture #examination

The third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel. In Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus (Baker Academic, 2023), renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and their shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the "contagious holiness" that Jesus's followers can spread to others. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, where he has taught for more than thirty years. Jackson Reinhardt is a graduate of University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University. He is currently an independent scholar, freelance writer, and research assistant. You can reach Jackson at jtreinhardt1997@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @JTRhardt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel. In Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus (Baker Academic, 2023), renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and their shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the "contagious holiness" that Jesus's followers can spread to others. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, where he has taught for more than thirty years. Jackson Reinhardt is a graduate of University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University. He is currently an independent scholar, freelance writer, and research assistant. You can reach Jackson at jtreinhardt1997@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @JTRhardt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel. In Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus (Baker Academic, 2023), renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and their shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the "contagious holiness" that Jesus's followers can spread to others. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, where he has taught for more than thirty years. Jackson Reinhardt is a graduate of University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University. He is currently an independent scholar, freelance writer, and research assistant. You can reach Jackson at jtreinhardt1997@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @JTRhardt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The third quest for the historical Jesus has reached an impasse. But a fourth quest is underway--one that draws from a heretofore largely neglected source: John's Gospel. In Jesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus (Baker Academic, 2023), renowned New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg advances the idea that John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. The data from John should be integrated with that of the Synoptics, which will yield additional insights into Jesus's emphases and ministry. Blomberg begins by reviewing the first three quests, reassessing both their contributions and their shortcomings. He then discusses the emerging consensus regarding demonstrably historical portions of John, which are more numerous than usually assumed. Peeling back the layers, we discover in Jesus's ministry an emphasis on purity and purification. The Synoptics corroborate this discovery, specifically in Jesus's meals with sinners. Blomberg then explores the practical and contemporary applications of Jesus the purifier, including the "contagious holiness" that Jesus's followers can spread to others. Craig Blomberg is distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament at Denver Seminary in Littleton, Colorado, where he has taught for more than thirty years. Jackson Reinhardt is a graduate of University of Southern California and Vanderbilt University. He is currently an independent scholar, freelance writer, and research assistant. You can reach Jackson at jtreinhardt1997@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @JTRhardt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

Dr. Craig Blomberg, Ph.D., is the author of numerous books, one of the earliest of which is his monumental The Historical Reliability of the Gospels (IVP, 1987). Dr. Blomberg shares with us how he developed the goal to become a serious biblical scholar who would do quality work at the very top of the discipline, and help students and other scholars sort through the issues of history in the Bible. Craig wrote the first chapter of this book, Jesus Under Fire (eds. Wilkins and Moreland) which was also mentioned. Dr. Blomberg taught for 37 years at Denver Seminary and joins us from his "retirement," which is as he says, retirement in name only (RINO). I myself took 5 graduate courses from him and he was my thesis advisor for my first Masters degree (which was in Biblical Studies). The Republican Professor is a pro-contemplating-history-and-theology podcast. Therefore, welcome Dr. Craig Blomberg, Ph.D., Emeritus Distinguished Professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary, where he taught for 37 years. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. Please subscribe.

If you are looking for a deeper dive into the women and historical context we discussed this season, this is the episode for you. Join Kim and Dr. Craig Blomberg of Denver Seminary as they take a scholarly perspective on questions that were submitted throughout the Audacious Love season.=============================Scripture/Book Reading:=============================

Click to watchThe case for the validity of the New Testament

We're looking at the next eschatological view - Historic Premillennialism. For this episode we interviewed expert in the subject matter - Dr. Craig Blomberg. Enjoy!   Website: https://www.bibledingers.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bibledingers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bibledingers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bibledingers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5N0gWaAEmdWiR9bcu1PP5x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibledingers/id1452581237?mt=2

March 3, 2023 | Dr. Craig Blomberg, Dr. Mark Young In honor of Holy Week, Denver Seminary President Dr. Mark Young and...

On this episode, Shane continues weaving together various interviews he's recorded on topics related to the reasons Christians can have confidence in the portrait of Jesus presented in the New Testament Gospels. During this podcast you'll hear from Peter J. Williams, Richard Bauckham, John Dickson, and D.A. Carson, Craig Blomberg, Lydia McGrew, and Daniel Wallace.SHOW NOTES• Click here to listen to Part 1 of this discussion.• Recommended resources by Shane Rosenthal: “How to Detect Deception,” “Authenticating The Fourth Gospel,” “Why Should We Believe The Bible?”, “On Faith & History,” and “What is Faith?.” • Recommended books by Peter J. Williams: Can We Trust the Gospels?, and The Surprising Genius of Jesus.• Recommended books by Richard Bauckham: Jesus & The Eyewitnesses (Second Edition), Jesus: A Very Short Introduction, and The Testimony of The Beloved Disciple.• Recommended books by John Dickson: Is Jesus History?, and A Doubters Guide to Jesus.• Recommended books by D.A. Carson: Introducing the New Testament, The Gospel According to John (Pillar NT Commentary), Commentary on the Old Testament Use of the New Testament, and The Intolerance of Tolerance.• Recommended books by Craig Blomberg: Can We Still Believe the Bible? The Historical Reliability of the New Testament, The Historical Reliability of John's Gospel.• Recommended books by Lydia McGrew: Hidden in Plain View, The Eye of the Beholder, and Testimonies to The Truth: Why You Can Trust The Gospels.• Recommended resources by Daniel Wallace, The Reliability of the New Testament: Bart Ehrman & Daniel Wallace in Dialogue, Greek Grammar Beyond The Basics, “John 5:2 & The Date of The Fourth Gospel,” “John 5:2 (Part 2),” “John 5:2 (Part 3).”• Help support the work of The Humble Skeptic podcast! Click here to put something in the TIP JAR, or consider upgrading to one of the paid subscription options via Substack by using the green button below. If you'd like your gift to be “tax-deductible,” click here for information.The Humble Skeptic is a listener-supported podcast. To support this work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

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James 5 James 5:1-6 James begins with a scathing reprimand against the rich in his congregation for trusting in their possessions.  James continues his message to the rich from chapter 4 and tells them to weep and wail over their riches.  “in these last days you have stored up your treasure” Last days was a common way to talk about the time after Jesus rose from the dead. (Acts 2:17; 2 Tim. 3:1; Heb. 1:2; 2 Pet. 3:3; 1 John 2:18; Jude 18 all use “last days” to talk about their present day.) Workers and wages The law of Moses forbade withholding wages, even overnight; if the injured worker cried out to God, God would avenge him (Deut 24:14–15; cf., e.g., Lev 19:13; Prov 11:24; Jer 22:13; Mal 3:5). The rich have fattened hearts for the day of slaughterThe picture here is of the rich being fattened like cattle for the day of their own slaughter (cf., e.g., Jer 12:3; Amos 4:1–3); similar imagery appears in parts of the early apocalyptic work 1 Enoch (94:7–11; 96:8; 99:6). As often in the Old Testament (Amos 6:4–7), the sin in verse 5 is not exploitation per se (as in v. 4) but a lavish lifestyle while others go hungry or in need.James is saying that it is not the workers who are against the rich, but God himself is. They have lived in luxury while the poor starve from not being paid and God is pissed.  James 5:7-12 James returns to his opening argument about trials and addressed the poor telling them to have perseverance.James is telling the poor to leave vengeance to the Lord. This is part of wisdom and found throughout the psalms and proverbs as well as Paul in Romans 12:19-21  Prophets and Job The prophets often suffered for doing what God called them to do. God is calling them to be patient and allow Him to repay. The whole structure of the book of Job was probably meant to encourage Israel after the exile; although God's justice seemed far away and they were mocked by the nations, God would ultimately vindicate them and end their captivity. Again, James is telling the audience to rest in God's Character (v11)- The Lord who is full of compassion and Mercy (Ex 34:6-7) Oaths It is obvious that James is quoting Jesus in Matthew 5:33-37 here in verse 12. Many commentators bring up the zealot oath when commenting on this verse in James. Craig Blomberg says: “Oaths can force us into behavior that does not glorify God.” James 5:13-20James' call to nonresistance doesn't mean he's calling the church to pretend that these things don't matter. God is a God of justice. James calls his church to fight…. In prayer and in care for one another.  Confession and prayer Protestants get a little worried about confession. But here James commands it. We are called to confess to each other (not to a priest necessarily). We have the tendency to make this just a thing between us and God. The emphasis here is on community. Confess to each other, pray for each other. Vulnerability and accountability is so important in our growth as disciples. The Body of Christ is need to grow up into the fullness of Christ in each one of us. Confession also brings restoration between factions in the Body  Conclusions: James warns about putting trust in the things of this world such as riches. Even more he warns against the neglect of the needy. When we are in trials we are to count it joy and have endurance. In this endurance we are to take on the mind of Christ and leave revenge to the Lord. He will bring justice. It is not our job to use violent resistance.Instead, we are to resist through prayer and confession. This will bring unity to the Body of Christ and form us into the people we are called to be. Prayer also opens us up to the power of God so that we can be used to bring healing and restoration to others. 

January 8, 2023 Craig Blomberg

Lovable Losers? - Dr. Craig Blomberg

Craig Blomberg, noted New Testament scholar, explores evidence for the life of Jesus outside the gospels. There actually is a lot of testimony confirming the gospel portraits of Jesus.

A reading for the first week of Advent in Lectionary A is from Matthew 24. In a devotional published on Christianity Today's website by Craig Blomberg admits that while it sounds like the events in the second half of Matthew's version of the Olivet Discourse are for Jesus' first century audience, they really can't be because the "cosmic" language was not actually fulfilled.

In this episode we review the recent annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature. In the first half of the episode our team members share a bit about our respective highlights as well as the papers we presented, including the following team members from The Two Cities: Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Jennifer Guo, Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, Dr. Madison Pierce, Rev. Dr. Chris Porter, and Dr. Sydney Tooth. Then in the second half of the episode we switch over to hear from various scholars in the book stalls and the craft beer reception (SBLAAR), including (in order of appearance): Prof. David deSilva, Dr. Christoph Heilig, Dr. Mike Bird, Dr. Daniel Gurtner, Dr. Leslie Baynes, Dr. Ekaputra Tupamahu, Rev. Dr. Daniel Morrison, Rev. Warwick Fuller, Dr. Logan Williams, Dr. Matthew Sharp, Dr. Adam White, Dr. Rick Wadholm, Caleb Cooke, Prof. Craig Blomberg, Taylor Patz, and Dr. J. Andrew Cowan.

What historical evidence do we have to support the reliability and consistency of the Gospels? Denver Seminary Professor Dr. Craig Blomberg breaks down twelve historical reasons to support our faith in what is written in the New Testament Gospels.

What historical evidence do we have to support the reliability and consistency of the Gospels? Denver Seminary Professor Dr. Craig Blomberg breaks down twelve historical reasons to support our faith in what is written in the New Testament Gospels.

BIG IDEA: Jesus warns us against following or being like false leaders.OUTLINE:1. A Warning to the Wary and All-Too-Willing2. A Warning To Watch Out For These Sorts3. A Warning To Would-Be Leaders4. A Warning To Watch Your Own HeartRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Jesus and the Gospels: An Introduction & Survey by Craig Blomberg; Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament by Joel Williams; Pillar New Testament Commentary: Mark by James Edwards; Baker Exegetical Commentary: Mark by Robert Stein; Gospel Centered Exposition: Exalting Christ in Mark by Daniel Akin

Sermon from Craig Blomberg on August 21, 2022

Hello!Thank you for listening to Into the Pray. We hope you're being encouraged as you listen.Please consider supporting our work here and/or here. We're sorry this episode is later than originally planned. It has been difficult fitting everything in during Nick's writing commitments as he works on a sequel to Body Zero. Today's episode is our next instalment digging down into the three main eschatological positions that we introduced in April. (You can listen to the overview episode here and the pre-mill dispensationalism episode here). Our aim in this podcast is to clarify historical pre-millennialism for you and to hold is up as a legitimate eschatological interpretation - unlike dispensational pre-millennialism. See here for associated reading by Craig Blomberg et al.[Correction/Nick mis-spoke: High Priestly prayer is John 17 NOT 15.]We will rejoin this conversation next by focusing on post-millennialism and a-millennialism.Gay Household Disrupted - did you hear Aimee's STUNNING Good Friday testimony?  You can watch our full length conversation with her via YouTube here and her flagship testimony film  here. If you have any testimonials, please reach out, make contact across the 'digital divide', and let us know!How to pray for Ukraine (and other nations)? See a new video here. Order our new gospel tract for your parish here. Let's smash this fake gospel up.Our flagship content:

February 7, 2022 | Dr. Craig Blomberg Dr. Blomberg has been one of the leading voices in the field of New Testament studies for...