Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig S Keener

Cecil Maranville discusses Daniel 11:40—“At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries, overwhelm them, and pass through.”This episode quotes from the following resources:“NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible Notes,” Craig S. Keener and John H. Walton.“Expositor's Bible Commentary,” Frank E. Gaebelein and Gleason Archer, Jr.“The Bible Knowledge Commentary,” J. Dwight Pentecost.

In our final episode with Dr. Craig Keener, we talk about miracles. So many people say that miracles don't happen today like they did in the Bible. But Dr. Keener has recently published a beautiful book about miracles today. Learn more about that book, "Miracles Today" here VIEW ON AMAZON Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Learn more about Dr. Craig Keener at https://craigkeener.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In part-2 of our 3-part conversation with Dr. Keener, we focus on the work he has done in studying extra-biblical, historic sources that add so much credibility to the New Testament. Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Learn more about Dr. Craig Keener at https://craigkeener.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we launch a 3-part conversation with Dr. Craig Keener. Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. In this first episode we learn about his early life, and how he believed in only science. Not faith. Until he had his own encounter with our Heavenly Father. Learn more about Dr. Craig Keener at https://craigkeener.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are the Gospels historically reliable? In this episode, I sit down with renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener to discuss his book Christobiography: Memory, History, and the Reliability of the Gospels. We explore how the Gospels fit within the genre of ancient biography (bios), what that means for their historical accuracy, and how eyewitness testimony shaped the accounts of Jesus' life. Keener also addresses common objections about memory, oral tradition, and historical reliability, offering insights that challenge both skeptics and believers. Craig S. Keener (Ph.D., Duke University) is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is author of 37 books, 5 of which have won awards in Christianity Today. More than a million copies of his books are in circulation; the most popular is The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, which provides cultural background on each passage of the New Testament. Craig is also the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, which won the International Book Award for Christianity and Bible of the year in the Christian Book Awards. Craig is editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and is past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Craig's wife, Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, was a refugee in her home country of Congo; their story appears in Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles, and Hope against All Odds (Chosen, 2016). https://www.ryleyheppner.com https://www.instagram.com/ryleyheppner/ For all collaboration requests (speaking, advertising, etc.) go to: https://www.ryleyheppner.com/collaboration

In Paul, Women & Wives, Dr. Craig S. Keener presents a substantive, Scripture-based defense for egalitarian theology, principles and practices. Join me as we explore the writings of Paul in a way that liberates women, not subjugates them. We're finally starting with the crux of the book: exegeting Paul's letters and diving into Scripture. Keener has divided his book into two parts. Part 1 is about the Roles of Women in the Church (Chapters 1-3). Part 2 is about Women's Role in the Family (Chapters 4-6). Chapter 1: Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Keener presents several potential interpretations of the passage that are quite provocative, frankly. However, my takeaway was pretty simple: Paul's argument about head coverings isn't about “IF” women can pray or prophecy in the church (prophecy likely isn't too different from preaching in the modern context), but “HOW” they should do so. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Soul Care in the Digital Age 00:52 Exploring Gender Roles in the Church 09:22 Head Coverings and Cultural Context 18:49 Modesty, Class, and Community Dynamics 35:37 Understanding Paul's Perspective on Women

In Paul, Women & Wives, Dr. Craig S. Keener presents a substantive, Scripture-based defense for egalitarian theology, principles and practices. Join me as we explore the writings of Paul in a way that liberates women, not subjugates them. Check this out on Substack! Introduction “All biblical passages may be for all time, but all biblical passages are not for all circumstances.” - pg 59 This quote is tattoo-worthy. If you engage with the Christian Scripture for any of length of time, with any seriousness, this phrase should be a mantra you should repeat. This is especially true for pastors, elders, group leaders or anyone else who may be preaching and teaching the Jewish or Christian Scriptures. And it's extremely pertinent to our discussion. The most common accusation levied at egalitarians is that we have a “low view of Scripture” or are throwing out whole chunks of God's Word to arrive at our conclusion that women can serve in the church in the same capacities as men and aren't the only party called to submit in the home. For some, that is true. Part of their faith journey (especially those that are deconstructing or recovering from painful church experiences) is how they relate to the Bible. Especially if it was wielded like a weapon in their communities to harm them or control them. Sometimes, that experience leads folks to view Scripture with skepticism or completely disregard its authority in their life and belief system, while still clinging to faith in Jesus. I have nothing but grace and compassion for my brothers and sisters who feel that way. However, that's not my experience. In fact, it is in my authoritative view of Scripture that led to my egalitarian theology. And understanding this quote is big reason why, as Keener will lay out in further chapters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Soul Care and Formation 00:29 Egalitarian Theology and Gender Roles 02:49 Understanding Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation 04:54 The Role of Paul in Gender Discussions 08:11 Questioning Women's Calling in Ministry 14:06 Cultural Context and Biblical Interpretation 19:03 The Complexity of Biblical Terms 27:14 Scripture's Misuse and the Call for Equality 29:47 God's Design for Gender Equality 34:00 Looking Ahead: Next Steps in the Discussion

Order Dr. Craig S. Keener's Paul, Women, and Wives: Marriage and Women's Ministry in the Letters of Paul Order Tracey Gee's book The Magic of Knowing What You Want: A Practical Guide to Unearthing the Wisdom of Your Desires. And you can learn more about Tracey on her website. Check out my notes on the Better on the Inside Substack. Summary In this episode, Jon Pyle discusses the importance of understanding one's desires and the impact of spiritual formation in the digital age. He delves into the complexities surrounding women in ministry, referencing the book 'Paul, Women, and Wives' by Craig Keener. The conversation emphasizes the need for a theological framework to support women's roles in the church, the significance of exegesis, and the importance of context in biblical interpretation. Jon highlights the ongoing evangelical debate regarding gender roles and the hermeneutical issues that arise in interpreting scripture, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive understanding of women's contributions to ministry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 02:23 Women in Ministry: A Theological Perspective 11:25 Understanding Exegesis and Its Importance 40:13 Contextual Interpretation of Scripture

What's the evidence miracles really happen TODAY? How reliable are the accounts? In this video, I talk with NT scholar Craig S. Keener about his latest book: Miracles Today. We explore the evidence and take live questions. READ: Miracles Today by Craig S. Keener (https://amzn.to/3EVdqGi) WATCH: A Guide to Experiencing the Miraculous (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-JOeevGRoM) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/

REGISTER FOR IGNITION TODAY This week, Ken and Grant spoke with Craig Keener, one of our IGNITION Conference speakers. Dr. Craig S. Keener is the F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books, with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. Dr. Keener has authored roughly 100 academic articles, seven booklets, and approximately 200 popular-level articles. His "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament," which provides cultural background for each passage of the New Testament, has alone sold more than half a million copies. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity, and Zondervan. He is currently writing an academic commentary on Mark for T&T Clark. Dr. Keener is the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, which won the International Book Award for Christianity and Bible of the Year for the Christian Book Awards. In 2020, Dr. Keener was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is a former editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and former program chair for the Institute for Biblical Research. Craig has been married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, a refugee in her home country of Congo, for 18 months; her experience and their romance appear in "Impossible Love" (Chosen, 2016)—Dr—Keener blogs at craigkeener.com, and his YouTube channel i: youtube.com/c/CraigKeenerPhD. For more information on the Travel Grant Match to keep Ken's travel down in 2025, send an email to bryan@orbisministries.org Check out Ken's book, On the Road with the Holy Spirit, here: Partner with Orbis Financially: http://tinyurl.com/yfe3974h Are you interested in learning about Holy Spirit-led ministry? Visit Orbis School of Ministry at https://orbissm.com or email our Registrar, Jo McKay, at jo@orbisminstries.org Upcoming Orbis Ministries overseas ministry trips are posted on orbisministries.org under the Train-Join an International Ministry Trip link behind the registration/login portal. Do you want to join Ken's private Facebook discussion group, "God is not a Theory?" Please send a Facebook Direct Message to Bryan Orbis and a friend request to be added to it. If you'd like to receive Ken's monthly prayer letter, please go to orbisministries.org and scroll down to the bottom right for "Prayer Letter Signup." "Jesus has victory over nightmares." - Ken Fish.  "What we need is the fear of the Lord where we honor God's word." - Craig Keener. "I think we need to call the whole church back to God's word." - Craig Keener. 'The idea that the gifts will cease is a post-biblical doctrine." - Craig Keener. "Jesus is the fullest revelation of every revelation we have." - Craig Keener.  'Scripture teaches us to think God's thoughts after Him." Ken Fish  "The Bible is meant to keep us on track for hearing God's voice." - Craig Keener. 

Send us a Text Message.We're thrilled to have Dr. Craig Keener ( @CraigKeenerPhD ) on the show to examine popular End Times/Revelation theories circulating in Christian pop culture. Is "www" the same as 666? Are barcodes or Elon Musk's Neuralink chip the mark of the beast? Is Donald Trump or Barack Obama or Elon Musk or Pope Francis or King Charles the antichrist? We'll explore these and other End Times ideas that have surfaced online, asking whether they truly align with what the Bible says.Dr. Craig S. Keener, a renowned biblical scholar and author of 37 books, brings his expertise to help us navigate these controversial topics with clarity and biblical insight. Don't miss this enlightening discussion!

One of the most common interpretive mistakes we can make when reading the Bible is imposing our own cultural assumptions, biases, and understanding upon its texts. On part two of our conversation with New Testament scholar, theologian, and author, Dr. Craig S. Keener, we talk further about how needful it is for us as Christians to understand the culture and times in which the New Testament was written. Craig's best-selling book, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament provides a helpful reference for a wider audience that is accessible, easy to understand, and informative.Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity and Zondervan. Craig's Website at Asbury Seminary: www.asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/ Book The IVP Bible Background Commentary:  https://a.co/d/89B5KOm Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman resources: Podcast - The Case for Miracles with Dr. Craig Keener at the Atheist & Christian Book Club: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2021-05-17T01_00_00-07_00 Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Considered to be one of the best references on the cultural and historical background of the New Testament, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over half a million copies since it was first published. On the next two episodes of the Profile we sit down with the author of the commentary, New Testament scholar, and theologian, Dr. Craig S. Keener. Craig discusses the 2014 second edition of the book and how important it is for Christians to understand the culture and times in which the Bible was written.Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity and Zondervan. Craig's Website at Asbury Seminary: www.asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/ Book The IVP Bible Background Commentary:  https://a.co/d/89B5KOm Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman resources: Podcast - The Case for Miracles with Dr. Craig Keener at the Atheist & Christian Book Club: www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jwalker55293/episodes/2021-05-17T01_00_00-07_00 Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Dado que ya entendemos el concepto de la GEOGRAFÍA CÓSMICA y como esta está presente tanto en el Antiguo Testamento como en el Nuevo, es importante echarle un vistazo a esta idea desde la mente de Pablo de Tarso, quien fue uno de los escritores más prolíficos del Nuevo Testamento. Veremos cómo su misión consistía en reclamar las naciones mediante el mensaje del evangelio, revirtiendo así los eventos de la Torre de Babel. Te aseguro que cuando termines de escuchar este episodio tendrás claro tu lugar en el CONCILIO DIVINO. De aquí en adelante entenderás LA COSMOVISIÓN DEL DEUTERONOMIO 32 y podremos adentrarnos juntos en el asombroso mundo de la TEOLOGÍA BÍBLICA.   Descarga el libro SOBRENATURAL aquí: https://crossexamined.ck.page/a03cdb4d79 Para más contenido visita ES.CROSSEXAMINED.ORG   Citas del episodio en orden de aparición:  Biblia Textual, IV Edición. (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, 2020), Ac 9:15. Armando J. Levoratti and Alfredo B. Trusso, trans., Libro Del Pueblo de Dios, 1a edición. (Navarra, España: Verbo Divino, 2018), Is 66:18–19. International Bible Society, Nueva Versión Internacional (East Brunswick, NJ: Sociedad Bı́blica Internacional, 1979), Ac 19:21. Nueva Traducción Viviente (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009), Ro 15:20. Nueva Traducción Viviente (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009), Ro 15:23–24. International Bible Society, Nueva Versión Internacional (East Brunswick, NJ: Sociedad Bı́blica Internacional, 1979), Ro 15:28. Biblia Textual, IV Edición. (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, 2020), Dt 32:17. Nueva Traducción Viviente (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009), Re 2:25–28. Nueva Traducción Viviente (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009), Job 38:7. Craig S. Keener and John H. Walton, eds., NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016), 867. Santa Biblia: La Biblia Textual, Segunda Edición (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, Inc, 1999), Nu 24:17. Craig S. Keener and John H. Walton, eds., NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2016), 273. Santa Biblia: La Biblia Textual, Segunda Edición (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, Inc, 1999), Re 22:16. Nueva Traducción Viviente (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2009), Re 3:20–21. Jack Kilcrease, “Los Nuevos Cielos Y Tierra,” in Sumario Teológico Lexham, ed. Mark Ward et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2018). Biblia Textual, IV Edición. (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, 2020), Ps 45:6. Santa Biblia: La Biblia Textual, Segunda Edición (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, Inc, 1999), Is 9:6–7. Biblia Textual, IV Edición. (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, 2020), Da 7:13–14. Santa Biblia: La Biblia Textual, Segunda Edición (Sociedad Bíblica Iberoamericana, Inc, 1999), Re 1:5–8.  Todas las referencias apuntan a los recursos oficiales en LOGOS Bible Software.

charismatic | continuationist | cessationist | charismatic vs cessationist | charismatic vs cessationist debate | gifts of the spirit | cessationist film | cessationist documentary | cessationist movie review | cessationist full movieWe're honored to have Dr. Craig Keener with us to provide his insights on the arguments and points raised by the Cessationist film makers. Dr. Craig S. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of 37 books with 1.4 million copies in circulation. His books have won 13 national and international awards, including six from Christianity Today.Dr. Keener has authored roughly 100 academic articles, seven booklets, and roughly 200 popular-level articles. His “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament,” which provides cultural background for each passage of the New Testament, has alone sold more than half a million copies. He has written commentaries on Matthew, Romans, 1-2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Peter, Revelation, John (1,600 pages), and Acts (4,500 pages). His other books include a two-volume work on miracles and works about the Spirit, ethnic reconciliation, women in ministry, divorce, and various other topics. His publishers include Baker Academic, Cambridge, Eerdmans, InterVarsity and Zondervan. He is currently writing an academic commentary on Mark for T&T Clark.Dr. Keener is the New Testament editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, which won the International Book Award for Christianity as well as Bible of the Year for the Christian Book Awards. In 2020, Dr. Keener was president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is former editor of the Bulletin for Biblical Research and former program chair for the Institute for Biblical Research. Craig is married to Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, who was a refugee in her home country of Congo for 18 months; her experience and their romance appears in “Impossible Love” (Chosen, 2016). Tune in for an engaging discussion with one of today's leading theologians!#remnantradio #cessationist #cessationistfilm #cessationism #charismatic #giftsofthespirit Dr. Keener's YouTube Channel:   @CraigKeenerPhD    

This week, Ken and Grant speak with Craig Keener. They discuss the importance of Biblical literacy and the role of the teacher gift in the church. Craig S. Keener (Ph.D., Duke University) is a Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the author of thirty-four books, with some 1.4 million copies in circulation. We long for your faith to be encouraged and the fire of the Holy Spirit to be ignited in your life in the hearing of these testimonies.  Live up to the Holy Spirit potential in you and prove to your world that God Is Not a Theory.  Thanks for listening to God Is Not A Theory, a podcast of Orbis Ministries. For more information, visit orbisministries.org (http://orbisministries.org/). If you'd like to hear more from Ken or join the Orbis Ministries community, you can download the free Orbis Ministries Mobile App here: https://get.theapp.co/kjwz (https://get.theapp.co/kjwz) To hear more from Craig, check out https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-S.-Keener/author/B000APBKEK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 31:27-32:44 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Psalm 88:1-18 Proverbs 25:20-22 AFFIRMATION: My blind spots disappear when I survey the full horizon of thought. APHORISM: What you don't transform, you transfer. ~cited by Michael Todd in Damaged But Not Destroyed   Resources on Biblical Womanhood The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood : How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality - A biblical defense of egalitarianism that relies on Scripture to affirm gender equality in the church and in the home. It examines 14 Bible passages throughout the Old and New Testaments, using careful exploration of Greek and Hebrew word meanings, historical and cultural context, and examples from Scripture. Discovering Biblical Equality: Complementarity Without Hierarchy by Ronald W. Pierce and Rebecca Merrill Groothuis - This is a collaborative and comprehensive book that advocates for an egalitarian view of gender equality in the church and society. It covers various topics such as biblical interpretation, theology, history, ethics, psychology, sociology, and spirituality. How God Sees Women: The End of Patriarchy by Terran Williams - Argues for an egalitarian view of gender equality in the church and society, based on a careful examination of Scripture. The book also challenges the traditional complementarian view that affirms distinct roles and authority for men and women, based on a selective and biased interpretation of Scripture. The book covers various topics such as biblical exegesis, theology, history, culture, science, education, marriage, family, and ministry. Two Views on Women in Ministry (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) - This is a dialogical and respectful book that presents two views on women's roles in ministry: an egalitarian view by Linda L. Belleville and Craig L. Blomberg, and a complementarian view by Craig S. Keener and Thomas R. Schreiner. Verses 'n' Flow | Donate Music by Tim D. Clinton --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenniferwainwright/message

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2023“YO ESTOY CONTIGO”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Montreal, CanadáUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 08 DE OCTUBRE  "MÁS QUE VENCEDORES" Antes, en todas estas cosas, somos más que vencedores por medio de aquel que nos amó (Romanos 8:37). Durante la celebración de los Juegos Olímpicos Especiales de Seattle ocurrió un hecho que demostró que, a veces, las mayores victorias llegan mediante aparentes derrotas. Nueve jóvenes con discapacidad intelectual estaban participando en la carrera de los 100 metros planos, cuando uno de ellos cayó en medio de la competencia. El chico comenzó a llorar desesperadamente y entonces ocurrió lo que nadie se imaginaba. Cuando sus compañeros se dieron cuenta de lo que le había sucedido, dejaron de correr y se devolvieron para ayudarlo. Tras consolarlo un poco, los nueve se tomaron de la mano y cruzaron la meta juntos. Cuenta Craig Keener que "la multitud los ovacionó de pie durante diez minutos. Al renunciar a su victoria personal, cada uno de ellos alcanzó un triunfo más grande". *En un momento de gran angustia, al profeta Juan se le dijo: "No llores, porque el León de la tribu de Judá, la raíz de David, ha vencido para abrir el libro y desatar sus siete sellos" (Apocalipsis 5:5). "El León ha vencido' es una metáfora hermosa. Después de todo, el león es el rey de la selva, el "fuerte entre todos los animales, que no retrocede ante nada" (Proverbios 30:30). La pregunta del millón es: ¿Cómo obtuvo el León la victoria que le permite abrir el libro? Juan lo describe con estas palabras: "Miré, y vi que en medio del trono... estaba en pie un Cordero como inmolado... Él vino y tomó el libro de la mano derecha del que estaba sentado en el trono. Cuando hubo tomado el libro, los cuatro seres vivientes y los veinticuatro ancianos se postraron delante del Cordero" (Apocalipsis 5:6-8).El León es el Cordero inmolado. El triunfo del León no radicó en devorar a sus enemigos, sino en morir como un Cordero. Cristo no conoce otra forma de vencer que no sea mediante el camino de la cruz, ese camino que hizo posible que nosotros podamos entrar en el cielo tomados de las manos con él. Si estás llorando, si estás angustiado, si como Juan te sientes desconsolado, entonces levántate, porque gracias a la muerte de Cristo en el Calvario tu salvación quedó garantizada. La humillación del Hijo de Dios constituyó la más grande victoria que el universo ha presenciado. Y ahora "somos más que vencedores por medio de aquel que nos amó" (Romanos 8:37).* Craig S. Keener, Revelation, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1999), p. 194.

When something odd starts happening in the Atlanta sky, it seems to trigger an outbreak of supernatural phenomena... or dare we say, Miracles!  I chatted with John Coleman about his novel and where this idea came from, the research he did, and how different it was from his usual writing. Listen in to see what he had to say! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Have You Ever Seen a Miracle? This Book Explores That Possibility! If you've ever been tempted to explain away something that felt miraculous, John Coleman has a book for you! Written as fiction to explore the supernatural and find just what is Biblical, what is reasonable, and how to deal with what we might otherwise try to explain away, this book really seems to have it all. John talked about his research into the book, including a two-volume set by Craig S. Keener that you can find HERE. While they aren't light reads, perhaps reading Miracles will spark interest in a deeper dive.  As for me, John pointing out that people doubted and downplayed the miracles Jesus performed on earth really hit home. Nothing is new, as a wise old guy once said. I love that John Coleman made a point of keeping the book free from "Christianese" so to speak and instead, focused on writing a book that stays true to Scriptural teachings without... you guessed it! Preaching! You can get Miracles on audiobook, Kindle, and in paperback, so there's something for everyone. One thing I really thought was cool was how almost back-to-back we had two authors of supernatural stories. You can check out Wendy Jo Cerna HERE. Miracles by John Coleman An ambitious reporter must find the truth about a man who works miracles in this supernatural mystery featuring a female lead. Jaime Halasz is fighting for a bright future after a tragic past when she's assigned the story of her career: uncover the source of the miracles breaking out all over Atlanta, GA. As the seemingly supernatural events pile up, she's skeptical. But when she witnesses the miraculous events herself, she's thrust into the center of the story that will make or break everything she's been working for. What will it take to believe in these miracles and the man behind them? And even if Jaime can trust him, what happens to her story—and his future—when some believers turn their backs? Miracles asks us to consider what it would look like in a world of smartphone videos and 24/7 media if the unbelievable became undeniable. You can learn more about John on his WEBSITE. He can also be found on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

God gave signs to confirm his message. Does God give to his church today gifts to encourage and strengthen them, to help defend his message and make it known to those within and without that the gospel of Jesus is true? The answer is a resounding “yes!”The sermon today is titled "A Gifted People." It is the eighth installment in our "Community" Series. The Scripture reading is from Acts 2:43 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 11, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Community.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology for Today (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997), pp. 107-108.Craig S. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, Vol 1: Introduction and 1:1-2:47 (Baker Academic, 2012), sec. 15.6 "The function of signs."I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Dr. Gary Burge, author of Interpreting the Gospel of John, and one of the foremost authorities on John. He was a professor at Wheaton College for 25 years and now serves as a New Testament scholar at Calvin Theological Seminary.Gary M. Burge, Professor of New Testament — Calvin Theological SeminaryInterpreting the Gospel of John by Gary M. BurgeJames Dunn — WikipediaThe Anointed Community by Gary M. BurgeSociety of Biblical LiteratureC. H. Dodd — WikipediaJohn Robinson — WikipediaThe Gospel of John: A Commentary by Rudolf BultmannJohn's Wisdom by Ben Witherington IIIActs: An Exegetical Commentary by Craig S. KeenerThe Gospel of John: A Commentary by Craig S. KeenerThe Historical Reliability of John's Gospel by Craig L. BlombergJesus the Purifier: John's Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus by Craig L. BlombergJohn: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. BurgeThe Letters of John: The NIV Application Commentary by Gary M. BurgeThe New Testament in Antiquity by Gary M. Burge and Gene L. Green“The Fifth Gospel — Interview with Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #4“Why Context Matters — Interview with Dr. Gary Burge” — GTI Tours Podcast #45Gary Burge's WebsiteBanias Archaeological Dig of 2020 — YouTubeAdditional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Gary Burge.

In this second part of our conversation, New Testament scholar, Craig Keener shows us how miracles were not just in the world of the New Testament, but are taking place in our world today. We hear about them taking place in various places throughout the world, but why not in the West? What about disabilities? Does God heal those? What role or roles do demons play in causing some of these issues? What do we do when a miracle doesn't happen? These are just some of the questions that we answer in today's episode of Apollos Watered! Check out https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Today-Supernatural-Modern-World/dp/1540963837/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZWGZ91D57JWN&keywords=miracles+today&qid=1663899288&sprefix=miracles+today%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 (Miracles Today). Craig's https://craigkeener.com/ (website). Craig's author https://www.amazon.com/Craig-S-Keener/e/B000APBKEK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 (page). And learn more about him at https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/ (Asbury Theological Seminary). Sign up for the Apollos Watered https://linktr.ee/apolloswatered (newsletter). Help support the ministry of https://apolloswatered.org/support-us/ (Apollos Watered) and transform your world today!

Do the miracles in the Bible still happen today? How can we really know? Can we trust contemporary accounts? These are just some of the questions that we want to have answered and there is no one better to answer the question than New Testament scholar Craig Keener. Statistics show a majority of people believe in the miraculous, but saying we believe something is very different than experiencing it ourselves. What is a miracle? Do miracles really happen today? Why does it seem that the stories of miracles always happen across the world but not here in the West? What do we do when a miracle doesn't happen? These are just some of the questions that we answer in today's episode of Apollos Watered. Check out https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Today-Supernatural-Modern-World/dp/1540963837/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZWGZ91D57JWN&keywords=miracles+today&qid=1663899288&sprefix=miracles+today%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 (Miracles Today). Craig's https://craigkeener.com/ (website). Craig's author https://www.amazon.com/Craig-S-Keener/e/B000APBKEK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 (page). And learn more about him at https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/ (Asbury Theological Seminary). Sign up for the Apollos Watered https://linktr.ee/apolloswatered (newsletter). Help support the ministry of https://apolloswatered.org/support-us/ (Apollos Watered) and transform your world today!

On this episode of Mutuality Matters, hosts Mimi and Kim speak with Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener, coauthor of Impossible Love: The True Story of African Civil War, Miracles, Hope Against All Odds, Reconciliation for Africa, and Loved: Women Who Found Hope and Healing in Jesus. Médine believes that the Spirit of the Lord is at work in the world, and for those of us sensitive to the Spirit's work, she shares how God can work in us to free people from oppression seen in sexism, racism, and classism. She illustrates the truth of these claims through stories from her own lived experience as a war refugee and scholar, as well as from her research and reflections shared by her many friends around the world.     Bio:  Dr. Médine Moussounga Keener (PhD, University of Paris) explores her life as a war-refugee, translator, scholar, author, and wife. Passionate about serving abused women in Africa, especially women at risk. Originally from Congo Brazzaville, Médine lived as a war refugee for eighteen months and worked as a translator first in Brazzaville and later in the US. Addressing her experiences of war and reconciliation, Médine has published articles in Dictionary of African Christian Biography, Africa Study Bible, and other articles on women in Africa. Medine coauthored with her husband, Dr. Craig S. Keener, Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles and Hope Against All Odds, a story of her war experience and her romance with her husband Craig. They also coauthored Reconciliation for Africa, a booklet on ethnic reconciliation currently used in many African countries. With Sue Russell, Médine co-authored Loved: Women Who Found Hope and Healing in Jesus.       Other Reading  Mary Slessor of Calabar: Biography of a Christian Woman; A Scottish Presbyterian Missionary in Africa by W.P. Livingstone    Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by Miroslav Volf  About William Shepherd: Among Kings: The Amazing Adventures of the Congo's African American Livingstone and the Courageous People who Toppled King Leopold II by Joey O'Connor  Learn more about Hulda:   https://www.cbeinternational.org/content/women-scripture-and-mission#hulda  “Women Prophets in the Old Testament,” Priscilla Papers, by Christine Marchetti, April 29, 2018. https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/priscilla-papers-academic-journal/women-prophets-old-testament  “What is this Woman Doing Preaching in My Bible?” in Mutuality by Sara Ronnevik, October 13, 2014. https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/mutuality-blog-magazine/what-woman-doing-preaching-my-bible 

What are your thoughts on the importance of understanding culture to experience the teachings of Jesus at a deeper level? And, what about the gender debate in the church? And, pray tell, what on earth do these two questions have in common? Get ready for a meaty conversation today! Stephanie welcomes Dr Michelle Lee Barnewall, who is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. A Korean-American who grew up in Minnesotta and have lived throughout the US, she has a unique perspective on culture and is the author of several books, two of which we are discussing today. One is about the evangelical gender debate around egalitarianism and complementarism; the other is about entering the parables of Jesus as He intended. What do these two topics have in common? Several things we discuss: - a humble approach to culture, - a spirit of teachability, - the ministry of reconciliation, - a focus away from individualism, and towards a spirit of community. This conversation will most likely challenge your perspective, and we hope and pray it is the springboard to growth, and deeper intimacy with the Spirit of the living God! As Michelle says, "let's welcome the tension so that we will grow through it. Let's be comfortable with tension." This conversation feels a little like a seminary class under Michelle's expert teaching... and that is something to enjoy deeply!  MEET MICHELLE LEE BARNEWALL Michelle Lee-Barnewall (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. Besides the two books we are discussing in this episode, she is also the author of Paul, the Stoics, and the Body of Christ. Her next book? She brings her reflections on growing up as a minority race in America. It's a combination of personal experience and Biblical New Testament theology and it will come out in the future! ABOUT “NEITHER COMPLEMENTARIAN NOR EGALITARIAN: A Kingdom corrective to the evangelical gender debate" Regarding gender relations, the evangelical world is divided between complementarians and egalitarians. While both perspectives have much to contribute, the discussion has reached a stalemate. Michelle Lee-Barnewall critiques both sides of the debate, challenging the standard premises and arguments and offering new insight into a perennially divisive issue in the church. She brings fresh biblical exegesis to bear on our cultural situation, presenting an alternative way to move the discussion forward based on a corporate perspective and on kingdom values. Buy the book on Amazon now "Imagine using core biblical themes like corporateness, servant leadership, mutuality, and unity to discuss issues of the relationship of men and women to one another in the church. Imagine focusing not on power or rights but on the example of Christ. If you imagine reframing the gender discussion in helpful ways, then you will be interested in Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian. When one serves while leading and pays special attention to corporate versus individual themes, things are transformed from the way the world (and sometimes the way the church on both sides of the debate) talks about them. Read this book no matter which side of the debate you are on--and think afresh." --Darrell L. Bock, Dallas Theological Seminary "The church's debate over gender and leadership has become an intractable problem because we have adopted the model of the world, where leadership is about equality, rights, privilege, power, and position. Michelle Lee-Barnewall calls for a radical paradigm shift that adopts the upside-down values of the kingdom of God, where humility, love, service, unity, and responsibility replace power, privilege, and position as the guiding principles for true servant leadership. If put into practice, this book would transform not only the gender debate but also the prevailing model for all Christian leadership." --Mark L. Strauss, Bethel Seminary San Diego "This well-written book offers a gentle word of correction to sincere Christ followers who are honestly trying to search for biblical truth. It's a perspective-giving message that describes in biblical terms the only way to establish church unity, and it issues a quiet, radical call for pastors and church elders to imitate Christ and the apostles and recall the real cost of discipleship. I highly recommend it as a required textbook for seminary leadership courses." --Sarah Sumner, author of Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership "In a debate often polarized by shrill rhetoric, Lee-Barnewall rightly urges us instead to take each passage and argument on its own terms and to put kingdom principles first. Regardless of whether one agrees with every detail of Lee-Barnewall's reconstruction, her spirit and larger vision offer a constructive way forward, including a willingness to hear and learn from those with whom we may not agree on every point." --Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary   ABOUT “SURPRISED BY THE PARABLES: GROWING IN GRACE THROUGH THE STORIES OF JESUS.” Jesus' parables can't simply be interpreted--they must be experienced. In the Gospels, Jesus used parables to teach transformative lessons and convey deep spiritual truths about the kingdom of God. But he often used them to confront and challenge his audience as well, forcing his listeners to open or close their hearts to the kingdom. Jesus understood the power of stories, but we lose things in translation when we try to interpret those same stories thousands of years removed from their original context. The unexpected twists and surprises in the parables might be missed by a modern audience because we're unfamiliar with the underlying points of reference. In Surprised by the Parables, Michelle Lee-Barnewall explores the ancient context for Jesus' parables. These stories of grace reveal mysteries central to God's character, and understanding the ancient world behind them will help us see the parables from a new perspective. Buy the book on Amazon now “The parables are some of the most important teachings we have from Jesus, but many modern readers of the Gospels find them puzzling. Why did Jesus teach like this? What was his message? Lee-Barnewall packs deep wisdom into this concise book, shedding light on context and unpacking how the parables are stories of divine grace.”  ―Nijay K. Gupta, associate professor of New Testament, Portland Seminary “Written with passion and candor, Michelle Lee-Barnewall investigates the parables' historical setting and invites readers to ponder their teachings in light of their own circumstances. She explains the puzzles in the parables as she develops their lessons on discipleship. This beautifully written exploration of the parables draws the reader to the feet of Jesus.”  ―Lynn Cohick, provost and dean, professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1.  Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression Season 8: God's glory, our delight |    We invite you to enjoy a Christ-centered summer by experiencing Jesus through the lens of the body of Christ. We bring you a diversity of viewpoints on several issues, and invite you to discover Jesus through their own journey with Him. Our Summer series invite you to ponder important topics for daily living. Stephanie and her occasional guests tell us about the importance of our definition of success, the key elements of leadership roles, the traps of comparison, the importance of theology, and much more! These stand-along episodes are meant to encourage you and challenge you to experience deeper fruitfulness in your various roles and ministries, in all the relationships and areas of your life. The topics we discuss are eternal and apply to both genders, across time and space and culture and age. So, join us for deep conversations with inspiring Christ-followers, conversations that will flavor your summer with the Gospel. Conversations about culture, leadership, success, dating, gender, and struggles with comparison, pride, and more: that is your Gospel Spice summer! Support us!

At the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA) Messiah Conference 2022, Jonathan gave a presentation responding to arguments for replacement theology put forth in Pastor Andy Stanley's book, Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World. Questions this presentation covers include: - What does replacement theology mean for the Jewish people? - Did Yeshua teach that he came to end God's covenant with Israel, to make the Torah obsolete in Matthew 5.17? - Did the destruction of the Temple signal the end of Judaism and God's covenant with Israel? - Why did Yeshua have to die? You can also watch on our YouTube channel Follow us on Social Media: Facebook Instagram _________________________________________ If you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on Subscribestar We also have PayPal _________________________________________ Works cited: Anders Runesson, Divine Wrath and Salvation in Mathew: The Narrative World of the First Gospel (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2016). Anders Runesson, “Saving the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: Purity, Forgiveness, and Synagogues in the Gospel of Matthew,” Melilah 11 (2014): 8-24. Craig S. Keener, The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009). Daniel Boyarin, “Semantic Differences; or ‘Judaism'/‘Christianity'.” in The Ways that Never Parted: Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages, eds. Annette Yokisho Reed and Adam H. Becker, (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007), 65-85. David J. Rudolph, A Jew to the Jews: Jewish Contours of Pauline Flexibility in 1 Corinthians 9.19-23, WUNT 2/304 (Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2011). David J. Rudolph, “One New Man, Hebrew Roots, Replacement Theology: How to restore the Jewish roots of the Christian faith without getting weird” (9-8-2021). Geza Vermes, “Redemption and Genesis XXII – the Binding of Isaac and the Sacrifice of Jesus,” in Scripture and Tradition in Judaism (Leiden: Brill, 1961). Helen K. Bond, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed (London: T & T Clark, 2012). Matthew Thiessen, "Abolishers of the Law in Early Judaism and Matthew 5,17-20," Biblica 93, no. 4 (2012): 543-56. Nicholas Schaser interview – “I Did Not Come to Abolish but to Fulfill” Shaye J. D. Cohen, From the Maccabees to the Mishnah, 2nd ed. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006). Ulrich Luz, Matthew 1-7: A Commentary (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007). _________________________________________ Music: https://www.bensound.com

From March 2012, this was the first of two programmes looking at miracles in the Bible and today. Craig S Keener is a New Testament Scholar at Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky. His book "Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts" is a 2 volume work assessing the case for the miracles of Jesus and the many reported cases of miracles around the world. Geoff Lillis is an atheist listener from Ireland. He contests the reliability of miracle accounts from 2000 years ago. For Keener's recent discussion with Michael Shermer: https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Send-Proof-Is-there-medical-evidence-for-miracles-Craig-Keener-Michael-Shermer-and-Elijah-Stephens • For conference & live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • More podcasts, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2022 • Get our 'Confident Christianity' course: http://www.premier.org.uk/course • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PremierUnbelievable

Wednesday, January 5, 2022 In addition to the latest on the issues that affect you, our host Kerby Anderson will speak with Dr. Craig Keener. They'll talk about Professor Keener's new book, Miracles Today available for free on audible. Don't miss it, it's going to be a great show. Please call us with your opinion at 800-351-1212 […]

Bible teacher and women's advocate Bernie Ooley joins the Woman Beings to talk about the theological backing for women in leadership and her own experiences as one of the few women in leadership in her church ministry. She breaks down several key scriptures that have long been misinterpreted to oppress women, and provides resources on how to read the bible within the cultural context it was written. She shares personal stories of growing the female presence in her church and championing other women, and talks about the importance of self care in the midst of fighting the good fight. Donate a menstrual cup for a woman in need: https://rubycup.com/products/ruby-cup-donation#buy?rfsn=6233984.41f8814&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6233984.41f8814 Resources Mentioned: The InterVarsity Press Bible Background Commentary: https://bit.ly/3s1Oadt Was Paul For or Against Women in Ministry? by Craig S. Keener: https://bit.ly/3IZuoWb Powerful and Free by Danny Silk: https://bit.ly/3F8ZSqx Fashioned to Reign by Kris Vallotton: https://bit.ly/3oPxe80 Discovering Biblical Equality: https://bit.ly/3lY59cP New Poets of Immortality: https://www.instagram.com/newpoetsofimmortality/ Follow Bernie: https://www.instagram.com/bernieooley/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

We cover the final portion of Chapter 12 of Craig S. Keener's Miracles in today's Berean Study where the author discusses some incredible miracle stories. Stay tuned, at the end of the recording is Ancient Greek Study 5. - Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/ 

We discuss more miracles listed in chapter 12 of Craig S. Keener's Miracles in today's Berean Study. Stay tuned, at the end of the recording is Ancient Greek Study 4. - Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/  

We discuss more miracles listed in chapter 11 of Craig S. Keener's Miracles in today's Berean Study.- Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/  

In this second lesson on the most holiest day for the religious Jewish people, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ - the day of Atonements יום הכיפורים‎ -  we wonder if the Hebrews did this "feast" during the 40 years in the Sinai?  Did they do it in David's day, Solomon's, or Hezekiah's?   In Jesus' day Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ was devoutly practiced and it was called "The Great Day" or "The Day" or simply the "The Fast."  This can be seen in the books of Acts when Paul was on that sea voyage and experienced the ship wreck.  Consider ...  When we had sailed slowly for a good many days, and with difficulty had arrived off Cnidus, since the wind did not permit us to go farther, we sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone; and with difficulty sailing past it we came to a place called Fair Havens, near which was the city of Lasea. When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, "Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives." (Act 27:7-10) Dr. Craig Keener - an superb and highly credible Bible historian and scholar - comments on this.  He says ... The “fast” here refers to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which occurs in September or October. Sea travel became more dangerous as winter approached (2Ti_4:21; Tit_3:12). Shipping was completely closed down from around November 10 to as late as March 10, but September 15-November 10 and March 11-May 26 were risky periods as well. (The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament. © 1993 by Craig S. Keener). During Jesus' day the appointed time focused on the High Priest and the rituals and events taught by יהוה‎ Yahvay, the Lord our God, in Leviticus 16.  It is possible there were services in the local synagogues across Israel.  However, the TORAH, God's "instruction" and not law emphasized the High Priest and the things that must be done on the Temple in Jerusalem. After 70 A.D. Judaism changes dramatically.  All things had to be rethought and looked at from a different perspective.  Why?  There was no Temple anymore.  Now what?  So, Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎ takes on a whole different way of observing this awesome day as the rabbis "made up" new rituals and new practices that are not in the Bible at all.  Some are.  But overall the Jewish way today of doing Yom Kippureem is not like it was in Jesus' day. We know that there are days coming we call the Great Tribulation.  We know it has to do with the predictions of the "70 Weeks" on Daniel.  It was weeks of years or each year represents one day of "week." In Judaism you might hear that the "last week" of Daniel's 70 weeks is called the "Time of Jacob's Trouble."  Some verses related to this in Judaism are ... "Seventy weeks have been decreed for your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place. "So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress. "Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood; even to the end there will be war; desolations are determined. "And he will make a firm covenant with the many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering; and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate."  (Dan 9:24-27) Now these are the words which the LORD spoke concerning Israel and concerning Judah: "For thus says the LORD, 'I have heard a sound of terror, Of dread, and there is no peace. 'Ask now, and see If a male can give birth. Why do I see every man With his hands on his loins, as a woman in childbirth? And why have all faces turned pale? 'Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob's distress, But he will be saved from it. 'It shall come about on that day,' declares the LORD of hosts, 'that I will break his yoke from off their neck and will tear off their bonds; and strangers will no longer make them their slaves. (Jer 30:4-8) Is there some connection between Jesus, "The Time of Jacob's Distress (Trouble)," Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎, Yom Teruah יוֹם תְּרוּעָה‎ (rabbinic name is Rosh HaShana), and Jesus' words as we read ... "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." (Mar 1:15) Come.  Join us.  Let's study Yom Kippureem יום הכיפורים‎.  Let's "see" how this appointed time is a picture of the coming of the End of Days, the awesome Day of the Lord.         

We continue our exploration of Craig S. Keener's Miracles, where we discuss Hume's famous attempted refutation of the existence of miracles.- Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/  

Today (Tuesday Hong Kong Time) we get into Chapter 3 of Craig S. Keener's Miracles, where we discuss further comparisons of the Christ's miracles with the claims of the ancient Greeks and Jews. At the end of the recording is the first ancient Greek study as well. Enjoy. - Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/  

A circulating narrative in some groups is that the Christ was inspired by stories of healers coming out of ancient Greece. Darren and I discuss that and more while unpacking chapter 2 of Craig S. Keener's Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts- Follow our new Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/the_intelligent_design_podcast/?hl=en- Follow our Telegram for more updates: https://t.me/cosmologylife- If you feel lead to support this ministry, please buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Idpodcast  - See more at our webpage: https://cosmology.life/audiobook/  

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Dr. Craig Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. They discuss his most recent book Miracles Today: The Supernatural Work of God in the Modern World. Are miracles happening today? How do we evaluate miracle claims? How do we know if witnesses are credible? Many accounts and stories of healing and miracles are discussed.0:42 - Introduction to Dr. Craig Keener6:49 - Welcome to Dr. Keener; what compelled you to write a book on miracles in the world today?10:40 - How this book is different than his previous miracles book11:32 - What is a miracle and how do we define them? A discussion of Hume's definition15:20 - What criteria do we use when assessing miracle claims?17:39 - Are some miracle claims ambiguous? What type of miracle accounts does the book discuss?19:47 - Two accounts of dramatic healing23:36 - What sort of environment do these miracles happen in? An account of deteriorated hip bones being healed.29:14 - What role do presuppositions play in how we look at miracle claims? How high is the bar for evidence?33:28 - Does “uniform human experience” invalidate miracle claims?37:27 - “That account is too old,” “That account is too far away,” and other objections43:06 - Do we have any miracles on video? (Yes)47:07 - What would you say to someone who has been praying for a miracle or healing and has not experienced it yet? A discussion on cutting edge evangelism and miracles51:44 - Does God heal amputees?52:22 - Responses to common “internet objections”54:38 - What about people being raised from the dead?59:20 - Cumulative evidence of multiple claims, and the height of skepticism; how to critically evaluate claims1:00:17 - What would you say to someone wanting God to prove himself to them through an appearance or miracle?1:02:26 - How has your faith been strengthened by researching miracles?http://www.craigkeener.comCraig Keener's two-volume work on New Testament Miracles here:https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-volumes-Credibility-Testament-Accounts-ebook/dp/B007KOI2PYhttps://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/craig-keener/Pre-order Miracles Today on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Miracles-Today-Supernatural-Modern-World/dp/1540963837Find more books by Dr. Craig Keener:https://www.amazon.com/Craig-S-Keener/e/B000APBKEK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1628348623&sr=8-2If you have a question for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org, join our Facebook group here, or find us on Instagram and Twitter @strongwomencc. Sarah and Erin look forward to answering more of your questions in the future!    Q&A Show Notes:  Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/  The Maven Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maven-parent-podcast/id1499745733  Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/  Breakpoint: https://breakpoint.org/  “Uncle Tom's Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe/1116705392?ean=9781593081218  “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-scarlet-letter-nathaniel-hawthorne/1106658827?ean=9781435159655  “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-tale-of-two-cities-charles-dickens/1116666164?ean=9781435171480  Biblical Training: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/  “New Bible Commentary”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-bible-commentary-gordon-j-wenham/1000120340?ean=9780830814428  “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament” by Craig S. Keener: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-craig-s-keener/1116861637?ean=9780830824786  “Playing with Fire” Walt Russel: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Bible-Ignites-Change/dp/1576831426  “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-read-the-bible-for-all-its-worth-gordon-d-fee/1117061373?ean=9780310517825  “Saving the Bible from Ourselves” by Glenn R. Paauw: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-the-bible-from-ourselves-glenn-r-paauw/1122525538?ean=9780830851249  “The Divine Comedy” by Dante: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/divine-comedy-dante/1100527108?ean=9781789432572  “Christian Theology” by Alister McGrath: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christian-theology-alister-e-mcgrath/1100256776?ean=9781118869574  “Til We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/till-we-have-faces-c-s-lewis/1102158947?ean=9780062565419  “Secure Daughters and Confident Sons” by Glenn Stanton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secure-daughters-confident-sons-glenn-t-stanton/1113010216?ean=9781601422958  “You Are Not Enough and That's Okay” by Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/youre-not-enough-allie-beth-stuckey/1132493408?ean=9780593083840  “Out of a Far Country” by Christopher Yuan: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-a-far-country-christopher-yuan/1100569160?ean=9780307729354  “The Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/weight-of-glory-c-s-lewis/1100616073?ean=9780060653200  “Letters to a Diminished Church” by Dorothy Sayers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/letters-to-a-diminished-church-dorothy-sayers/1126618946?ean=9780849945267  “1984” by George Orwell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1984-george-orwell/1100009100?ean=9780451524935  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

We have received some great questions at the Strong Women podcast and today Sarah and Erin share their answers! While this episode was recorded several months ago, we are just now releasing it because of how many exciting guests we had to share with you. We hope you enjoy getting to know Erin and Sarah better and we would love for you to keep sending in questions that you have about our guests, our topics or anything you would like to ask. You can email them to strongwomen@colsoncenter.org, join our Facebook group here, or find us on Instagram and Twitter @strongwomencc. Sarah and Erin look forward to answering more of your questions in the future!    Q&A Show Notes:  Stand to Reason: https://www.str.org/  The Maven Parent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-maven-parent-podcast/id1499745733  Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/  Breakpoint: https://breakpoint.org/  “Uncle Tom's Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe/1116705392?ean=9781593081218  “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-leatherbound-classics-the-scarlet-letter-nathaniel-hawthorne/1106658827?ean=9781435159655  “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-tale-of-two-cities-charles-dickens/1116666164?ean=9781435171480  Biblical Training: https://www.biblicaltraining.org/  “New Bible Commentary”: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-bible-commentary-gordon-j-wenham/1000120340?ean=9780830814428  “The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament” by Craig S. Keener: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ivp-bible-background-commentary-craig-s-keener/1116861637?ean=9780830824786  “Playing with Fire” Walt Russel: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Fire-Bible-Ignites-Change/dp/1576831426  “How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth” by Gordon D. Fee, Douglas Stuart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-read-the-bible-for-all-its-worth-gordon-d-fee/1117061373?ean=9780310517825  “Saving the Bible from Ourselves” by Glenn R. Paauw: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/saving-the-bible-from-ourselves-glenn-r-paauw/1122525538?ean=9780830851249  “The Divine Comedy” by Dante: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/divine-comedy-dante/1100527108?ean=9781789432572  “Christian Theology” by Alister McGrath: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christian-theology-alister-e-mcgrath/1100256776?ean=9781118869574  “Til We Have Faces” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/till-we-have-faces-c-s-lewis/1102158947?ean=9780062565419  “Secure Daughters and Confident Sons” by Glenn Stanton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secure-daughters-confident-sons-glenn-t-stanton/1113010216?ean=9781601422958  “You Are Not Enough and That's Okay” by Allie Beth Stuckey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/youre-not-enough-allie-beth-stuckey/1132493408?ean=9780593083840  “Out of a Far Country” by Christopher Yuan: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-a-far-country-christopher-yuan/1100569160?ean=9780307729354  “The Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/weight-of-glory-c-s-lewis/1100616073?ean=9780060653200  “Letters to a Diminished Church” by Dorothy Sayers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/letters-to-a-diminished-church-dorothy-sayers/1126618946?ean=9780849945267  “1984” by George Orwell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1984-george-orwell/1100009100?ean=9780451524935  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Does the Book of Revelation scare you? Do the images and visions freak you out? The truth is that it was never intended to frighten or confuse you; it was intended to create Unshakable Hope! This week's episode explores the blessings in store for those who read this book and take it to heart. Books referenced: Exalting Jesus in Revelation (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by Dr. Daniel L. Akin Revelation (The NIV Application Commentary Book 20) by Craig S. Keener

"While He was saying these things to them, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him, and said, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and began to follow him, and so did His disciples. 20 And a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years, came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak; 21 for she was saying to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” 22 But Jesus turning and seeing her said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.” At once the woman was made well. 23 When Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder, 24 He said, “Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep.” And they began laughing at Him. 25 But when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. 26 This news spread throughout all that land." (Matt 9:18-26 NASB)      The events that preceded this double pericope included Jesus calling Matthew to be His disciple and then joining him for dinner (Matt 9:9-10), which included tax collectors, sinners, and hostile Pharisees who joined the party late (Matt 9:11-13). While Jesus was at dinner and answering questions posed by the Pharisees, some disciples of John the Baptist approached Him with a concern as to why they and the Pharisees fasted, but Jesus’ disciples did not (Matt 9:14-17). Matthew then states, “While He was saying these things to them, a synagogue official came and bowed down before Him” (Matt 9:18a). Mark and Luke tell us this official was “one of the synagogue officials named Jairus” (Mark 5:22; cf. Luke 8:41), and that he “implored Him earnestly” (Mark 5:23a). Luke tells us Jairus’ daughter was “an only daughter” and that she was “about twelve years old” (Luke 8:42). That Jairus came and bowed before Jesus demonstrates humility.      Matthew records that Jairus told Jesus, “My daughter has just died” (Matt 9:18b). Mark and Luke state that Jairus’ daughter was “at the point of death” and had not yet passed (Mark 5:23b; cf. Luke 8:42a). It appears Matthew abbreviated the story, knowing the girl would die before Jesus arrived at Jairus’ home. Thomas Constable writes, “According to Matthew he announced that his daughter had just died. Mark and Luke have him saying that she was near death. Since she died before Jesus reached her Matthew evidently condensed the story to present at the outset what was really true before Jesus reached his house.”[1]      Jairus tells Jesus, “but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live” (Matt 9:18c). Here, Jesus responded to Jairus’ faith, as He “got up and began to follow him, and so did His disciples” (Matt 9:19). It would seem others who were at Matthew’s dinner table heard the discussion and wanted to see what Jesus would do, as Mark informs us “a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him” (Mark 5:24). Perhaps these consisted of some of the tax collectors and sinners, the Pharisees, and maybe even some of the disciples of John the Baptist, since they were all with Jesus at the time Jairus approached Him at Matthew’s house.      As Jesus was walking through the city, Mathew informs us about “a woman who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years” (Matt 9:20a). Mark broadens the account, saying, she “had endured much at the hands of many physicians, and had spent all that she had and was not helped at all, but rather had grown worse” (Mark 5:26; cf. Luke 8:43). Not only had this woman suffered for twelve years, she also paid a lot of money to her physicians, who provided no benefit to her, and her situation only worsened. However, she had not lost all hope, as she came up behind Jesus and “touched the fringe of His cloak. For she was saying to herself, ‘If I only touch His garment, I will get well’” (Matt 9:20b-21). The “fringe of His cloak” probably referred to one of the four tassels that Jewish men wore on the corners of the cloaks which served as a visual reminder they were to live obedient lives to the Lord. Moses wrote: The LORD also spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the sons of Israel, and tell them that they shall make for themselves tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and that they shall put on the tassel of each corner a cord of blue. It shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the LORD, so as to do them and not follow after your own heart and your own eyes, after which you played the harlot, so that you may remember to do all My commandments and be holy to your God.” (Num 15:37-40)      Touching the tassels of Jesus garment meant touching that part of His clothing that represented moral and ritual purity. According to the Law, ritual purity would have been lost if one came into contact with a woman who was bleeding internally. Craig Keener writes: "This woman’s sickness was reckoned as if she had a menstrual period all month long; it made her continually unclean under the law (Lev 15:19–33)—a social and religious problem in addition to the physical one. If she touched anyone or anyone’s clothes, she rendered that person ceremonially unclean for the rest of the day (cf. Lev 15:26–27). Because she rendered unclean anyone she touched, she should not have even been in this heavy crowd. Many teachers avoided touching women altogether, lest they become accidentally contaminated. Thus she could not touch or be touched, she had probably never married or was now divorced, and she was marginal to Jewish society."[2]      After touching Jesus’ garment, the woman was healed of her hemorrhage. Apparently, Jesus knew power had flowed from Him to another. Mark tells us, “Immediately the flow of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction” (Mark 5:29). This woman came to Jesus secretly hoping to steal a cure from Him, without anyone knowing, and she got what she hoped for. And Jesus could have let her go about her life without stopping and drawing attention to her. But He did not. Rather, He made public what only He and the woman knew happened. Mark also informs us about the exchange between Jesus and the healed woman, saying: "Immediately Jesus, perceiving in Himself that the power proceeding from Him had gone forth, turned around in the crowd and said, “Who touched My garments?” And His disciples said to Him, “You see the crowd pressing in on You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’” And He looked around to see the woman who had done this. But the woman fearing and trembling, aware of what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth." (Mark 5:30-33; cf. Luke 8:46-47)      Why was the woman afraid? Had years of suffering and being ostracized made her timid; fearful to be near others, perhaps expecting a rebuke for making others ceremonially unclean? Whatever the reason, she came to Jesus and humbled herself before Him and told Him the truth. But Jesus did not rebuke her. “But Jesus turning and seeing her said [θάρσει, θύγατερ· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέν σε], ‘Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.’ At once the woman was made well” (Matt 9:22). It was not the woman’s faith that affected her healing, but her faith in the Savior who alone had the power to heal. Matthew employs the Greek verb σῴζω sozo to describe her being “made well.” The verb means to save, deliver, rescue, or liberate. Here, the deliverance is clearly physical. No doubt His gracious words had a healing effect on her tired and wounded soul. It is also likely He did this for Jairus to witness so that his faith, which was about to be tested, might be strengthened for what lay ahead.      Mark informs us, “While He was still speaking, they came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, ‘Your daughter has died; why trouble the Teacher anymore? But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, only believe’” (Mark 5:35-36; cf. Luke 8:49-50). Here was the test of Jairus’ faith. Though he was surrounded by voices of unbelief, Jesus encouraged him to believe. Jairus had a choice to make, and he obviously chose well. At this point, Jesus thinned the crowd that was traveling with Him, including His disciples, for “He allowed no one to accompany Him, except Peter and James and John the brother of James” (Mark 5:37; cf. Luke 8:51).      Jesus finally arrived at Jairus’ house, and “When Jesus came into the official’s house, and saw the flute-players and the crowd in noisy disorder, He said, ‘Leave; for the girl has not died, but is asleep’” (Matt 9:23-24a). Professional mourners were common in this culture as they helped the grieving family express the pain of their loss. But Jesus told the mourners to leave, for the reason for mourning was about to be removed, as the Giver of life would restore what once was lost. Throughout the Bible, sleep is a common euphemism for death (Dan 12:2; John 11:11; Acts 7:60; 1 Cor 15:6, 18; 1 Th 4:13–15; 2 Pet 3:4). Death is a tyrant that has ruled for millennia, but it cannot stand against the Lord of life, who raises the dead as easily as waking someone from sleep. But Jesus words did not go unheard or without response, as those in the house “began laughing at Him” (Matt 9:24b). But Jesus commanded them to leave, for He would not tolerate their mocking and unbelief.      Jesus permitted only “the child’s father and mother and His own companions” to enter the room where the girl’s body lay (Mark 5:40). And “when the crowd had been sent out, He entered and took her by the hand, and the girl got up” (Matt 9:25). Luke tells us Jesus spoke to the little girl, saying, “Child, arise” (Luke 8:54; cf. Mark 5:41), and that “her spirit returned” (Luke 8:55a). Mark informs us the girl “got up and began to walk” (Mark 5:42; cf. Luke 8:42), and Jesus asked “that something should be given her to eat” (Mark 5:43; Luke 8:55b). Jesus supernaturally raised her back to life, and then requested she be given something to eat, which would strengthen her naturally. Matthew closes this pericope by writing, “This news spread throughout all that land” (Matt 9:26). Warren Wiersbe writes: "It is interesting that Jairus and this woman—two opposite people—met at the feet of Jesus. Jairus was a leading Jewish man; she was an anonymous woman with no prestige or resources. He was a synagogue leader, while her affliction kept her from worship. Jairus came pleading for his daughter; the woman came with a need of her own. The girl had been healthy for 12 years, and then died; the woman had been ill for 12 years and was now made whole. Jairus’ need was public—all knew it; but the woman’s need was private—only Jesus understood. Both Jairus and the woman trusted Christ, and He met their needs."[3]      In summary, Jairus, as well as the woman with the hemorrhage, had confidence that Jesus could help them, and when they knew where Jesus was, their faith became aggressive, pushing through the crowds and overcoming the obstacles to reach the Lord. Here, we see that faith is strong when the need is great and the object of benefit is within reach. This double pericope demonstrated Jesus’ authority to heal the sick and raise the dead. What Jesus did for the helpless woman with the hemorrhage and Jairus’ dead daughter, He will do for those who trust in Him as Savior. For a day will come when there will no longer be sickness in this world and death will be removed. In the eternal state, we learn that Jesus “will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away” (Rev 21:4). And Jesus who sits on His throne will say, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Rev 21:5). Until then, we are trusting in Christ as our Savior (John 3:16), and “looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus” (Tit 2:13).   [1] Tom Constable, Tom Constable’s Expository Notes on the Bible (Galaxie Software, 2003), Mt 9:18. [2] Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993), Mt 9:20–21. [3] Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 35.

Who did Jesus come for? Throughout the Gospel accounts, Jesus is laser-focused on Israel. Yet his ministry and even his family tree include many non-Israelite people. In this week’s episode, join Tim and Jon for a look at the family of God in the life of Jesus.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00–11:00)Part two (11:00–24:30)Part three (24:30–32:15)Part four (32:15–40:15)Part five (40:15–48:00)Part six (48:00–end)Mentioned ResourcesRichard Bauckham, Gospel Women: Studies in the Named Women in the Gospels, 44Craig S. Keener, The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary, 158–159N. T. Wright, Jesus and the Victory of God, 278Show Music “Shot in the Back of the Head” by Moby“Artificial Music” by A Breath of Fresh Air“Scream Pilots” by Moby“Too North” by Lost Love“Feather” by Waywell“Defender Instrumental” by TentsShow produced by Dan Gummel. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

In a conversation on the streets of Jerusalem, N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird talk about reading the New Testament. Then, N.T. Wright outlines what to keep in mind when studying the New Testament. Finally, Michael F. Bird sits down with Craig S. Keener for a conversation about the Greco-Roman context of the first-century Christians.Visit NewTestamentWorld.com to download a free, in-depth guide to this episode, which includes show notes, discussion prompts, and resources for further study.Produced by Zondervan and Narrativo GroupEdited and mixed by Aaron Leslie

In this episode - (well two episodes part 1 and 2) we have a conversation with Portland Bible College Professor Lanny Hubbard as he helps us understand the journey of interpretation to application when reading the Bible. Dig in - these are going to be great episodes that will really help equip you.www.portlandbiblecollege.orghttps://mannahouse.churchhttps://rickmcclatchey.com The context journey - that Lanny referenced:https://slideplayer.com/slide/1466213/ Grasping the text in their townMeasuring the width of the riverCrossing the Principlizing BridgeConsult the Biblical MapGrasping the Text in my Town Bible Background CommentariesGrasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applyi... https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310259665/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_C1AXEbJTPD6AB  The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament by Craig S. Keener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUCOTGM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_U2AXEbPBXNH03   The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQV86PA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_S3AXEbRB2YNPM  NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, eBook: Bringing to Life the Ancient Wo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01863JQLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_H4AXEb51GAM9A  Meta-NarrativeEast - WestAgrarian - IndustrialPatriarchal - EgalitarianAncient - Modern 

In this episode - (well two episodes part 1 and 2) we have a conversation with Portland Bible College Professor Lanny Hubbard as he helps us understand the journey of interpretation to application when reading the Bible. Dig in - these are going to be great episodes that will really help equip you.www.portlandbiblecollege.orghttps://mannahouse.churchhttps://rickmcclatchey.com The context journey - that Lanny referenced:https://slideplayer.com/slide/1466213/ Grasping the text in their townMeasuring the width of the riverCrossing the Principlizing BridgeConsult the Biblical MapGrasping the Text in my Town Bible Background CommentariesGrasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applyi... https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310259665/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_C1AXEbJTPD6AB  The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament by Craig S. Keener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HUCOTGM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_U2AXEbPBXNH03   The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EQV86PA/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_S3AXEbRB2YNPM  NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, eBook: Bringing to Life the Ancient Wo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01863JQLQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_H4AXEb51GAM9A  Meta-NarrativeEast - WestAgrarian - IndustrialPatriarchal - EgalitarianAncient - Modern

In today's episode, we hear from Craig S. Keener.Craig S. Keener is a North American academic and F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. Keener received his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and Christian Origins from Duke University. He has authored 25 books and his recent books include Galatians (Cambridge, 2018) and Mind of the Spirit: Paul's Approach to Transformed Thinking (Baker Academic, 2016) Dr. Keener is married to Dr. Medine Keener and has a son named David. In this lecture, Dr. Keener talks about Jesus warning the church in Sardis to be prepared and to wake up or else be blotted from the heavenly book of life. He goes on to say that Philadelphia and Smyrna were the only two churches who received messages without rebuke. God's desire then and always is to restore his people to fellowship, and Dr. Keener gives us a historical account of the seven churches in Revelation so we can understand who the church was then and who it is today. So that we might also heed Jesus's warning to be prepared.If you like what you hear, visit our website at MasterLectures.ZondervanAcademic.com, where you can watch more of Dr. Keener's lectures on Revelation, along with thousands of other lectures on the Bible and theology.  

In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Craig S. Keener, a North American academic and F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Keener received his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and Christian Origins from Duke University. He has authored 25 books and his recent books include Galatians (Cambridge, 2018) and Mind of the Spirit: Paul's Approach to Transformed Thinking (Baker Academic, 2016) Craig is married to Dr. Medine Keener and has a son named David. In this lecture, Dr. Keener talks about Jesus addressing seven churches; Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea in the book of Revelation. Jesus warned of false teachers and admonished the church for “losing its first love”. Dr. Keener reiterates the importance of the church persevering to the end so that we might receive the Lord's promise of a great hope.If you like what you hear, visit our website at MasterLectures.ZondervanAcademic.com, where you can watch more of Dr. Keener's lectures on Revelation, along with thousands of other lectures on the Bible and theology.   

Show notes: https://romanrandall.com/craig-keener About This Episode: Is it good or bad to be wealthy? How should Christian entrepreneurs view their money, possessions, and mission in life? If you've ever asked yourself these kinds of questions, this podcast episode is for you. Is it good or bad to be wealthy? How should Christian entrepreneurs view their money, possessions, and mission in life? If you've ever asked yourself these kinds of questions, this podcast episode is for you. On today's show, we sit down with Dr. Craig Keener. Dr. Keener is one of the leading New Testament scholars in the United States, if not the world. He's written 21+ books and is a professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. His book The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament has sold over half a million copies alone! Not only is Dr. Craig Keener absolutely brilliant, but he's also achieved a level of success with his writing that gives him the credibility to speak on this topic with integrity. In this episode, we discuss: How exactly do we store up treasures in heaven? (7:03) Is having wealth and being a high-income earner bad or a blessing? (9:45) The eye being the lamp of the body (15:45) How to determine if you're serving God or Mammon (22:09) Is professional ambition good or bad? (24:24) What does eternal success look like according to Jesus? (28:44) “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” – Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:24 NIV)

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today I speak with Dr. Craig Keener about the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Zondervan, 2016). You've heard these Bible stories hundreds of times. But how many behind-the-scenes details have you been missing? Sometimes a little context is all you need to discover just how much is happening in Scripture. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible gives you insight on every page. See the cultural background behind each story—even the ones you know by heart. About Craig Keener:  Craig S. Keener is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and holds a doctoral degree in New Testament Studies and the Origins of Christianity from Duke University. He is the author of several commentaries on books of the New Testament. Connect with Craig: Facebook ContextChangesEverything.com Asbury Theological Seminary Faculty Page For additional show notes visit ShaunTabatt.com/102.

“If we must 'feel' God’s presence before we believe he is with us, we again reduce God to our ability to grasp him, making him an idol instead of acknowledging him as God.” - Craig S. Keener