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Rebecca and Dr. Michael J. Kruger discuss the origins and reliability of the New Testament, the textual transmission from early Christianity, the authenticity of gospel accounts, and address common skeptic arguments, including Bart Ehrman's views on manuscript variations. Dr. Kruger highlights the significance of Jesus' character and teachings while discussing the historical importance of early Christian texts.Subscribe to Mike's Blog:Miniature Codices in Early ChristianityFollow Mike Kruger:X, Facebook, and WebsiteThe Story of Jesus is designed for churches to use during evangelism and outreach events to help readers understand who Jesus is so they may believe and have life in his name. Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to learn how you can get 30 percent off with a Crossway plus account.Sign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Atheïsten, agnosten en moslims maken dankbaar gebruik van de hypersceptische, antichristelijke boeken van Bart Ehrman. In een recente comment van Jacob-Carl Pauw onder een van mijn video's noemde hij, in navolging van Ehrman, dat er allerlei documenten circuleerden in het vroege Christendom met verschillende versies van Jezus. Hij noemt expliciet het evangelie van Thomas. Bart Ehrman suggereert in zijn boek "Lost Christianities" dat 2e eeuwse documenten zoals het evangelie van Thomas net zulke goede kandidaten zijn voor het verkrijgen van betrouwbare informatie over het leven en de woorden van Jezus en de Apostelen als de Nieuwtestamentische canonieke documenten. In deze video lopen we enkele van zulke documenten langs om te laten zien waarom die historisch bezien niet in dezelfde categorie thuishoren. Nuttige literatuur:Irenaeus; Against Heresies; 2e eeuw na Christus; https://amzn.eu/d/8Yk8wYOApostolische vaders deel 1 en deel 2; https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/apostolische-vaders-deel-1/1001004011727111/Köstenberger Andreas J. (auteur), Michael J. Kruger (auteur), I. Howard Marshall; The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture's Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity; 2010Michael J. Kruger; Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books; 2012Nuttige debatten:Bart Ehrman vs. Daniel Wallace Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRHjZCKRIu4Bart Ehrman vs. James White Debate deel 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moHInA9fAsIBart Ehrman vs. James White Debate deel 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Mp4v8VQwQNuttige video:Dr. James White Exposes Bart Ehrman's Biblical Fallacies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD7kMRoLJkU&t=3204sMuziek:Khi Rho BeatsSommigen vragen er wel eens naar, maar je kunt mijn bediening 'Christelijke Apologeet' niet financieel steunen. Wellicht wil je overwegen in plaats daarvan een kind te ondersteunen via Compassion? https://www.compassion.nl/ Gods zegen! Chris

Reviewish - Dune Part 2IMDB - Dune Part 2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/ The Gospel Coalition - Dune Part 2 - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/dune-two-spectacle-skeptical/ Scripture ReferencesFulfillment of Messianic Prophecies 1. Human Race – Born of Woman, Genesis 3:15 2. Ethnic Group – Abraham, Genesis 12:3 3. Tribe – Judah, Genesis 49:10 4. Dynasty – David, 2 Samuel 7:12 5. Manner of Birth – Virgin, Isaiah 7:14 6. Birthplace – Bethlehem, Micah 5:2 7. When he would die – Approx AD 33, Daniel 9:24 8. Way he would die – Isaiah 53Psalm 19:7–11[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; [8] the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; [9] the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. [10] More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.[11] Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. (ESV)2 Timothy 3:14–17 [14] But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it [15] and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [16] All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. (ESV)Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Books Recommended In Defense of the Bible: A Comprehensive Apologetic for the Authority of Scripture edited by Steven Cowan https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Bible-Comprehensive-Apologetic-Authority/dp/1433676788 Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael J. Kruger https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Revisited-Establishing-Authority-Testament/dp/1433505002 Why Believe? A Reasoned Approach to Christianity by Neil Shenvi https://www.amazon.com/Why-Believe-Reasoned-Approach-Christianity-ebook/dp/B09GYV79JT/ The Journey from Texts to Translations by Paul Wegner https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Texts-Translations-Origin-Development/dp/0801027993

In his 1923 classic, Christianity & Liberalism, J. Gresham Machen argued that the liberal churches of his day had abandoned everything distinctive about Christianity in favor of a non-redemptive religion that was rooted in moralism and personal experience. According to Michael J. Kruger, contemporary liberal and progressive Churches are making the same crucial mistakes a century later. On this episode, Shane talks with Dr. Kruger about his book, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity.SHOW NOTESResources by Michael J. KrugerThe Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity (book)The Question of Canon & Canon Revisited (books)Surviving Religion 101 & Christianity at the Crossroads (books)A Review of The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity, Chase Kuhn (article)No, the Church Didn't Create the Bible, D.A. Carson & Michael Kruger (video)Keeping the Faith in College, (podcast)Other Related ResourcesChristianity & Liberalism, J. Gresham Machen (book)Liberalism or Christianity?, J. Gresham Machen (article)History & Faith, J. Gresham Machen (article)Is Luke a Trustworthy Historian?, Sir William Ramsay (article)What Do Progressive Christians Believe? Alisa Childers (article)Why Should We Believe the Bible?, Shane Rosenthal (article)What is Faith?, Shane Rosenthal (article)The Story of Us, Shane Rosenthal (article)American Gospel: Christ Crucified (video)Progressive Christianity: Another Gospel?, Shane Rosenthal & Alisa Childers (podcast)Support The Humble Skeptic!Click here to make a one-time gift to help support this podcast, or consider becoming a paid subscriber via Substack by using the green “subscribe” button below ($5.95 per month / $59 per year). You can also make “tax-deductible” donations here.Upcoming Events• What Child is This? That's the name of a talk Shane will be giving on Jesus' fulfillment of messianic prophecy at Concord Church in St. Louis on Dec. 17, 2023, at 9 am.• Can We Trust The Story of Jesus' Birth? That's the subject Shane will be addressing at the next Friday Night Forum at 7 pm on Dec. 1st, 2023 in St. Charles, Missouri (cpcopc.org).• Shane will be the keynote speaker at The Cross & Resurrection conference in the Memphis area on March 29-31, 2024.• The Humble Skeptic podcast and ReThink315 will be hosting a conference titled, Conversations That Matter, featuring Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal, and Jeremy Smith on April 5-6, 2024 at Concord Church in St. Louis.• Greg Koukl, Shane Rosenthal & Jeremy Smith will be giving talks on apologetics-related topics at The Fellowship of Wildwood on April 7, 2024.• For more information, or to invite Shane Rosenthal to speak at your upcoming conference or event, send an email to INFO at HUMBLESKEPTIC dot COM.The Humble Skeptic is a listener-supported podcast. To support this work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to The Humble Skeptic at shanerose.substack.com/subscribe

Sermon Application Questions:Sermon Overview: This past Sunday we looked at Hebrews 3:7-4:13 with the main idea being: those who enter God's rest are those who respond to his voice from the heart. Digging Deeper: The passage begins with a quote from Psalm 95. Can you identify the three time periods represented between vv. 7-14?  What is “God's rest” that this passage keeps talking about? How is what's referred to in Hebrews 3:11 similar and different from what's referred to in Hebrews 4:8-10.  What did the people of Israel do after being brought out of Egypt? (see Hebrews 3:9, 4:16-18).[1]  What is an area of your life that is hard to trust God with and follow in obedience? Why is it hard?  What makes the things that pull us away from God and his way feel so compelling?   The passage describes one way God helps us fight against sin and unbelief in Hebrews 3:12-13. What is it describing?  Share a time where God used community to help you overcome sin and continue to trust in Jesus.  Gospel Communities are an ideal place to “exhort one another.” Do you see this happening in our Gospel Community? Why or why not?  How could our group grow more in exhorting one another?   This passage guards us from two dangerous misunderstandings: on the one hand we might be tempted to think we can earn “God's rest,” on the other hand we might be tempted to think nothing is required of us in order to enter God's rest.  Which of these misunderstandings are you more inclined to believe?  How does this passage confront both of these errors? (Hebrews 4:3, 4:11).   Is there an unbeliever in your life who is clearly weighed down by the cares of this world and the burdensome effects of sin?  How might you present to this person the truth from this passage that God in Christ offers eternal rest to all who would put their hope in Christ?  [1] Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul by Michael J. Kruger, page 17.   Take It Home: What is one thing from this week's discussion or sermon that is important for you to remember?  Prayer Requests:  _____________________________Music and Lyrics Used by Permission CCLI# 1595532

In today's very special episode, we take a look back into The Crossway Podcast archives and put together our favorite clips of authors talking on the topic of apologetics. Check out the interviews featured in the episode below: Episode 6: Christianity on the Decline? (Rebecca McLaughlin) Episode 226: How to Respond to Common Arguments against Christianity (William Lane Craig) Episode 210: 12 Quick Questions about the Reliability of the Bible (Peter Williams) Episode 113: Surviving College with Your Faith Intact (Michael Kruger) Episode 185: Why Apologetics Is Easier Than You Think (Neil Shenvi) Authors featured in this episode: Rebecca McLaughlin is the author of 'Confronting Christianity', named Christianity Today's 2020 Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. William Lane Craig is a research professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, California, and at Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas. He has authored or edited over thirty books including 'Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics'. Peter J. Williams is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels?'. Michael J. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the author of 'Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College'. Neil Shenvi has worked as a research scientist at Yale University and Duke University and has published over thirty peer-reviewed papers. He is also the author of 'Why Believe?: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity'. Read the full transcript of this episode. Subscribe to our brand new Crossway Podcast YouTube channel! If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

This morning we have come to Hebrews 9, which is one of the most theologically rich chapters in the entire New Testament, which I think is saying a lot because there's plenty of great theologically rich passages in the Bible.This morning, we'll look at the first half of the chapter, and then over the next two weeks, God willing, Pastor David Mathis and Pastor Max will take us through the rest of the chapter. And I'm very excited about that.Preamble: Mother's DayBut before we dive in, I just want to say, to all the mamas in the house: Happy Mother's Day! We live in a society that devalues motherhood and I just want you to know that I'm a fan of mamas. I've got a good Mama. I'm married to a good mama. Happy Mother's Day to all of you.I also know that Mother's Day is a painful day for a lot of women, for a lot of people, for various reasons, this is a tough day. There are women who want to be mothers that are not or maybe you're estranged from your mother or your family. We know that this is a painful day for some, for a lot of different reasons, and I just want you to know that Jesus sees you. He sees you, and he knows you, he loves you.Jesus loves you and I can say that with confidence because of passages like Hebrews 9. Passages like Hebrews 9 shout to us the love of God and shows us the length that Jesus was willing to go to in order to demonstrate the love of God to us.And so, if you are sitting here this morning and today is painful, Jesus sees you, he knows you, he loves you, and he proved it at the cross, and Hebrews 9 will help us look a little more into the extent of his work at the cross. Would you pray with me, and we'll dive into Hebrews 9.Father in heaven, You are so kind and merciful to us, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love. You are faithful to us, and I praise you. Thank you for your Word that instructs us. God, would you please show us your glory through Hebrews, and may that transform how we live. Lord, I ask, would you use your word this morning to shape us, to mold us, to make us to be more like Jesus. In the matchless name of Jesus I pray, Amen.Introduction: It's All About JesusWell, as we've been going through the book of Hebrews the last few months, we've seen the writer talk a lot about Jesus. He knows that if we love Jesus, we'll stick with the faith.He knows that if we consider Jesus, if we continually look to Jesus, we'll be strengthened and we'll be less likely to walk away from the Christian faith. The way we stick with the faith is by looking at Jesus, so the writer keeps pushing us toward Jesus. He makes much of Jesus.In this book we've been told that Jesus is better than Moses, and that he's better than the Levitical priests, and he's even better than the angels.The writer has also told us that Jesus is sinless, that Jesus has indestructible life, that Jesus is a King, and that Jesus is divine, he's the exact imprint of God.The writer of Hebrews is making it very clear, if you walk away from Jesus, you're downgrading. Turning to anything other than Jesus is a major downgrade, especially if you go back to the old covenant, that's a major downgrade, because Jesus is better.The Bigger and Better New CovenantThe writer of Hebrews then continues and tells us that Jesus has instituted a new covenant and that he's rendered the old covenant obsolete. Now, to be clear, the writer of Hebrews is not being pejorative toward the old covenant. He's not dogging on it, he's simply saying it's obsolete. Because it cannot do what we need it to do, we need it to remove the guilt and stain of sin, but it cannot do that.Let me give you an example, I know that last week Pastor Jonathan used a car metaphor to describe the old covenant, and I want to use another car metaphor, but slightly different, a different emphasis.Let's say you have a car, maybe even a nice car, whatever. And someone comes to you and says, can you drive me to the moon? “Ahhhh, what?” Uh, no, this is a car, and to go to the moon, you're gonna need a rocket ship. The old covenant was inadequate, it cannot do what we ultimately want to do. That's not a bug, it's a feature.You see, in a previous season of life, that person may have only needed to get across town, so the car worked fine, it was great, it did what was needed at that time, it did the job. But now the request has changed, the expectation is different. Now the goal is to get to the moon, not just across town, and the car won't do the trick. The car is now obsolete.It's not appropriate to expect a car to drive you to the moon, even if it's a great car. That's not what the car is designed to do. Likewise, it's not appropriate to expect the old covenant to do what it was not designed to do, it's not appropriate to expect the old covenant to permanently remove the guilt and stain of sin. That's not what it was designed for. The old covenant is not the final destination. The old covenant is not the perfect product, there's something better that's come along.The new covenant does indeed permanently remove the guilt and stain of sin, because that's what it was designed to do, and Hebrews 9 helps us to see that. The new covenant is the rocket ship, taking us to the moon. The new covenant is bigger and better and grander. The old covenant was good in its day, it was helpful in its time, but it cannot accomplish what we need.The Value and Design of the TabernacleNow, previously in the book of Hebrews, the author has already highlighted the thing that the old covenant could not accomplish. We've seen this the last two weeks. Pastor Jonathan talked about this last week and Pastor David two weeks ago, we've seen that the old covenant is obsolete, and the new covenant is far superior. At the end of Hebrews 8, the writer says that the old covenant is ready to vanish.However, here in Hebrews 9, the writer is actually going to highlight something good about the old covenant; he shows us that the old covenant could indeed accomplish something of value, and he shows why it matters to us New Testament believers. He's going to highlight one of the primary purposes of the old covenant. To do this, he first starts by reminding them of some of the components of the old covenant.In Hebrews 9:2-5, he's describing the tabernacle. We heard Pastor Mike read it for us earlier. The author of Hebrews reminds them that the tabernacle had two sections. And to get into the first section, you needed to go past the first curtain, the entrance to the tent is covered by a curtain. And once you went past that first curtain, into that first section, that was known as the Holy Place.But then there's a second curtain, which takes you from the first section, into the second section, and that was known as the Most Holy Place. Then he reminds them of all the stuff that was inside the tabernacle, in both sections.He's like: Remember, in the first part, in the Holy place, there's a lampstand and a table and the show bread. And then he's like: and once you go past the second curtain, into the Most Holy Place, right? You go from the Holy Place (the first section) into the Most Holy Place (the second section). Well, it's in that second section where you're gonna find the ark of the covenant.And in the ark of the covenant, you've got the golden urn that's holding the manna, and you've got Aaron's staff, and you've got the tablets of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.So, he reminds them of all the important stuff that's there. And for those of you who were with us in the Exodus and Leviticus series, this will be familiar to you as well.The Priestly ProtocolsThen, after the talks about the tabernacle, the writer then begins to remind them of the priestly protocols. Look at verses 6 and 7: “These preparations having thus been made, the priests go regularly into the first section, performing their ritual duties, 7 but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year.” He's reminding them, the priests had regular duties. They would enter the Holy Place (that first section) on a regular basis to do their priestly duties. But once a year, on the Day of Atonement, the High Priest would go past the second curtain into that Most Holy Place. This whole process is described in Leviticus 16.In Leviticus 16, God gives them very specific instructions. You may remember that from our Leviticus series. On that Day of Atonement, there were several different sacrifices that happened.There was always one sacrifice that the priest offered for his own sins, that was a bull, and then there were sacrifices for the sins of the people, the two goats. One goat would be slain and the other sent into exile, but not before the priest confessed the sins of the people and they were put onto the goat. The sins of the people of Israel were imputed onto the goats, and the goats then suffered in the place of the people.So, the writer of Hebrews is basically recapping all these very particular protocols. But then the writer says that this was all done for a reason. The Old Covenant as the MapHere in Hebrews 9, we see that the writer of Hebrews is going to give the audience the reason for this entire elaborate system. Look at the first 6 words of verse 8, just the first six words: “By this the Holy Spirit indicates…” This entire system, the elaborate Old Testament regulations, the structure of the tabernacle, the furniture, the sacrifices, the protocols, everything, the Holy Spirit is orchestrating all of this to indicate something to us.Another English translation renders those first few words like this: “By these regulations, the Holy Spirit revealed.” All this stuff was designed to reveal something to us. This is all a picture of something greater, a depiction of something bigger and better. The old covenant was designed to reveal something newer and grander. Now, he does not immediately, here, tell us what that newer thing is, but we know he's alluding to the new covenant, which he certainly makes clear later in this chapter.This elaborate old covenant system and all its minutia wasn't just an accident. It was not arbitrary. In fact, God gave very specific instructions and blueprints for how they were to construct the entire tabernacle and how to arrange the furniture in the tabernacle, it was all very particular.More than 30 times in the book of Exodus we read that Moses built the tabernacle according to the pattern, according to the pattern given to him. This really is very important. Moses needed to follow the instructions because if he didn't, he'd create a tabernacle that gave a wrong picture and flawed depiction of the grander reality that God wants them to see.You could say that the old covenant is, sort of, like a map. Maps are designed to depict a real place, right? The map is only valuable if it accurately depicts a valuable place you want to get to.Maps give us a quality picture of a particular location, but the map itself is not the final destination, the map is not the jam. You don't take a week off work to spend time with a map, right? The map isn't the final destination, the map isn't the goal. The map is designed to lead you to a place. Likewise, the old covenant was designed to lead us to some place… or to some person.You could say that the old covenant was pedagogical. The old covenant was designed to teach us things. It is designed to give us insights into the new covenant. The entire elaborate system was engineered by God, crafted by God, to give us a picture of what Jesus would eventually do for his people.So, while the new covenant is certainly better than the old, much better and newer and grander, there are still some insights that we get by looking back at the old covenant. The old covenant is helpful to us in that way. There are some things about the new covenant, that we better understand, by looking back at the old covenant, and the reason that's true is because that's precisely what the old covenant was designed to do. It was designed for that.The Better Tent, In HeavenIn this passage we see the comparing and contrasting, between the old and the new, but we also see the writer leveraging the old to explain the new.Look at verses 11 and 12: “But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands…” The writer here is making it clear, there's a better tent. The tent that Jesus entered is the throne room of God in heaven, and that heavenly tent is waaaaayyyyyy better than the earthly tent that was made with human hands.But the events that took place in the earthly tent give us insights into what happened in that heavenly tent. Just like the Jewish high priest of old would enter into the physical tent, here on earth, to offer an offering to God for the sins of the people, likewise, Jesus enters into a tent, to offer an offering to God for the sins of his people. But Jesus is the better high priest, entering into the better tent, and offering up a better offering.Look at verse 12: “He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.” Jesus did not bring an animal into that heavenly tent, no. Jesus offered a better offering, not goats and calves, but himself! In Galatians 3, the apostle Paul says that, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” Jesus became a curse. He suffered the penalty that was meant for us.How Much More Valuable is JesusNow, in Hebrews 9:13, the writer of Hebrews is about to tell us that the goats and bulls used in the Old Testament were actually useful, to some extent. Look at the last few words of verse 13, those Old Testament sacrifices, they did “sanctify for the purification of the flesh.” So, there was some purification that took place. But it was very limited.It was a sinful priest with the blood of some mere animals, some bulls and goats, but that whole project did have some value; it was sufficient to atone for the sins of the Jewish people for twelve months, right? But it wasn't a permanent thing. It was gonna have to be done again and again and again, every single year, year after year after year.The old system was incredibly limited. But, it did have some value, and the writer of Hebrews is about to ask, if that old limited system had some value, if the blood of some bulls and goats could offer some purification, how much greater will the purification be when there's a better offering.Look at verse 14: “How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” If bulls and goats could accomplish something for the Jewish people, how much more will the blood of Jesus accomplish?Just like we see in the book Leviticus, we saw that the sins of the people were transferred to the animals, imputed to them, and then we see those animals being punished, suffering the wrath of God, because God hates sin. The sins were on the animals and those animals were punished, that was the offering. Similarly, our sins are transferred to Jesus, our sin offering, and Jesus suffers in our place.So, in some ways, you could say, the old covenant was similar to the new covenant. There's a process of imputation happening. If you want to understand what Jesus did for us, looking back at the Old Testament sacrificial system is helpful to us; the old covenant and the protocols of the tabernacle depict the work of Jesus.But, of course, in many other ways, the covenants are very different.The New Covenant is DifferentThere's at least three major ways in which they're different. Surely, there's actually more than three, but I'll just highlight the three that I think are immediately most obvious and most helpful for us to consider.The first difference between Jesus and the Old Testament sacrifices is that Jesus went willingly. The bulls and goats weren't doing it willingly. They didn't freely choose.Consider this, on some of the Jewish holy days, the Jewish people would bring lots of sacrifices. I mean you could have thousands and thousands of goats and animals being slaughtered on one day, so it's a very bloody sight in the tabernacle. There's lots and lots of animals being killed, lots of goats having their throats slit. It's a very, very gruesome scene, and not one of those animals chose to be there. Not one volunteered. In fact, if they could see what was happening, they wouldn't have come.But Jesus, from his seat in heaven, is seeing this bloody mess, this gruesome moment, he sees the blood of the sacrifices, and Jesus still determines that he will step in, he's going to volunteer to put himself into that moment, into that gruesome spot, and he voluntarily lays down his life. This is far greater than anything a goat ever did.The second most obvious big difference, and I've already alluded to this, it's important to note that the sacrifice of Jesus is permanent, like we saw in verse 12, it was “once for all.” It's done. It is finished. The guilt and stain of sin of gone, done away with!The third big difference is that the sacrifice of Jesus was not limited to just a small ethnic group in Palestine, but it'd be sufficient for all peoples everywhere.The bulls and goats could cover sin for the Jews in the ancient world, for a short period of time, but the sacrifice of Jesus applies to all people groups, everywhere, at all times. This is why, in John 1:29, when John the Baptist saw Jesus, He shouted: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” The new covenant is permanent and for all peoples everywhere.Purification from SinNow, look again at the last clause of verse 14. Here he states the results of the work of Jesus. He says, the blood of Christ will “purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” Dead works are the choices we make that lead to death. But because of Jesus, because of what he accomplished, we are forgiven of our sinful choices that otherwise would have led to death, and now we can serve the living God, and we can enter his presence and enjoy him forever. What a glorious reality, that we can enter into the presence of God and enjoy him forever!Penal Substitutionary AtonementNow, with all this stated, I want to briefly touch on a doctrine being outlined herein. Overall, this passage is dealing with a thing we call the doctrine of atonement.The word atonement in the Bible refers to sin “being paid for” or “sin being covered” or “being taken care of.” The implication is that God does not just ignore sin. He does not just “let it go.” No, it must be dealt with. God is just, and holy, he does not just let people “get away” with sin.But, if you are a believer in Jesus, you can take comfort, he has dealt with it for you. Your sin has been dealt with.However, if you are not a believer, the Bible makes it very clear, you're gonna need to deal with your sin yourself. And I promise you, that will not go well for you.In Hebrews 10, it says, “It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” You should be terrified about the reality of God getting his hands on you, without your sin having been dealt with.Why? Because God hates sin. I said it earlier. God is holy, and just, and he demands that sin be punished. Every single sin must be punished.But that's the brilliance of the cross, at the cross God punishes sin, and yet makes a way for sinners to be treated mercifully. Jesus takes on the penalty in our place. He is our substitute. That's our understanding of atonement.Theologians call this understanding of atonement (that I've just unpacked), “penal substitutionary atonement.”“Penal” implies that there's a penalty or a punishment being imposed. “Substitutionary” denotes that there's a substitute, in this case Jesus is our substitute. So, we call it “penal substitution.” This is what the Bible teaches. This is the picture we get from the Old Testament, and it depicts what Jesus did for us.Now, in our last few minutes together, I want to tackle one controversy that's big in many circles right now and then I want to give us two points of application.Defending Penal SubstitutionFirst, the controversy. There are some people who reject penal substitutionary atonement. They claim that we've misunderstood the Bible and what the Bible teaches about atonement. And there's various responses to this.Some people claim that the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement was actually invented in the sixteenth century by John Calvin or maybe some other Reformers. They claim that this is an advent of the 1500s and no one before that time ever believed this.Well, with all due respect, they're wrong. They are just flat-out wrong. There is tremendous evidence that people in the second and third centuries believed this understanding of this atonement.Sometimes, I think, people say this because they're just ignorant of church history, they haven't actually read second and third century pastors and theologians. And other times they do know, but they just think that you won't know, and that's far more nefarious.But there is great evidence for penal substitution existing in the early church. I don't have time to go through this all this morning, but this is what I intend to do. God willing, this week when we post the manuscript for this sermon on our website, I'll put some links to several articles that decisively prove that, so if you're interested in knowing what the early church fathers and theologians and pastors believed, you can check out those articles. (See footnotes below).The early church fathers didn't use the term “penal substitutionary atonement.” Obviously, the terminology is new. But the concept of penal substitution was very clearly there, from the earliest days. Check out the resources below, if you're interested.Now, there are other people who push back on penal substitutionary atonement and they say, “well there are other understandings of the atonement in the early church.” Which is true, there are. But when you examine them, what you see is that these other atonement theories are not actually mutually exclusive with penal substitution.Most of the time when people make arguments for other atonement theories and understandings, I'm like yeah, yeah, that too! The atonement is way more awesome than we realize, so penal substitution is true and these other ones are often true as well. These are all things that Jesus accomplished, but some people want to pit these against each other and I think that's a flaw, it's a false dichotomy, and I'd encourage you, don't fall victim to that.Also, there's some people who reject penal substitution, honestly, because they just don't understand it, and that's pretty common, so we can walk with them through Hebrews 9 and help them understand.Some people reject penal substitution because they have a low view of scripture and they think they can pick and choose what parts of the Scripture they can reject, so they only pick the things they like, and they often are like, well, we don't really like that whole “God has wrath” stuff, that's gross, so we're just going to ignore that passage of Scripture. That happens often.Some people just can't stomach the idea that God is a god of wrath or that God is going to punish sin, they can't stomach that, or it doesn't logically compute to them, so they find ways to massage the Scriptures. In most cases they're not being nefarious, in most cases they're just bothered by wrath, so they find interpretations of the passages that simply fit better with a different understanding of atonement, so that they don't have to think about this whole idea of penalty and punishment and wrath.But here's the problem with that: We should believe whatever the Bible teaches us! The Bible clearly teaches that God has wrath. God is giving you his assessment of himself, and some people turn around and disagree with it.But if you disagree with God, it is not God who is wrong!We must be very careful to not allow our modern sensibilities to inform how we read the text. We need to read the text on its own terms, seeking what the author meant to communicate to his audience, and we must embrace whatever the Bible actually teaches, wholeheartedly, even if we don't like it.The Bible clearly teaches that God hates sin and punishes it. He cannot and will not dwell amongst sinful peoples. Which is the entire reason for the Old Testament system. The elaborate system of the old covenant gives us insights into God's insistence that sin be dealt with. And we know that Jesus did it for us.Jesus was our substitute, taking the wrath of God in our place.Christian, Your Sins Are ForgivenTwo points of application for believers. First, if you are a believer, your sins have been forgiven. There's no scarlet letter on you. That nagging sin that haunts you, that thing you feel guilty for, its been forgiven!Psalm 103:12 says: “As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.” God speaking through the prophet in Isaiah 43:25: “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” God blots out your sin. He has chosen to forget it. But you keep bringing it up. You keep harping on it. But you have been wiped clean!Christian, to all who humbly seek the mercy of God, we say to you, in Jesus Christ your sins are forgiven. Praise be to God!The Cross Demonstrates LoveSecond, Jesus dying in our place shows us the love of God. Jesus became our substitute because he loves. He chose to enter into that gruesome moment, he chose to do it, because he loves.In Romans 5:8, the apostle Paul says that this is how God shows his love for us, he says that “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When you were at your worst, when you had nothing to offer him, that's when he saw you, and he chose you. He looked down the corridors of time and said “I want him… I want her.” He chose you and he went to the cross for you, to show you his love for you!When you doubt his love, just stop and look at the cross. Look at what he did, he took on your penalty. He was your substitute. He instituted a better covenant, because he loves you!The old covenant was specifically designed to teach us about the new covenant, the better covenant, mediated by the better high priest, who loved you and gave himself for you.Church, that's worth remembering, and that's why we come to this table each and every week, to remember what Jesus has done. To remember, Jesus stood in my place.——————————Additional Resources:1) Brian Arnold, “Did the Church Fathers Affirm Penal Substitutionary Atonement?”, 9Marks, August 20, 2019, https://www.9marks.org/article/did-the-church-fathers-affirm-penal-substitutionary-atonement.2) Brian Arnold, “Penal Substitution in the Early Church,” The Gospel Coalition, April 13, 2021, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/penal-substitution-early-church.3) Mike Winger, “The Real History of Penal Substitutionary Atonement,” YouTube video, October 15, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4bTHScjdEo.4) Michael J. Kruger, “Did Early Christians Believe in Substitutionary Atonement?”, The Gospel Coalition, June 25, 2019, https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/did-early-christians-believe-in-substitutionary-atonement.

What did James MacDonald, Mark Driscoll, and Bill Hybels have in common? They were all guilty of spiritual abuse. We have all heard of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, just to name a few, but spiritual abuse? Spiritual abuse is the most incipient of abuses, but it happens all the time. What exactly is spiritual abuse? What are the signs? How do we differentiate spiritual abuse from true godliness and leadership? Michael J. Kruger has some words of wisdom to help guide us into this very difficult, painful, and confusing subject. Dr. Michael J. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.Get his book: Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church (Zondervan, 2022), which won the 2022 “Book of the Year” award from The Gospel Coalition for the ministry category. Or check out some of his other books: Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College (Crossway, 2021), was awarded 2021 “Book of the Year” by the Southwestern Baptist Journal of Theology for the category of Worldview/Apologetics, and Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (SPCK, 2017; IVP Academic, 2018) was awarded 2018 “Book of the Year” by The Gospel Coalition in the category of history and biography.Other publications include The Gospel of the Savior (Brill, 2005), The Heresy of Orthodoxy (Crossway, 2010, with Andreas Köstenberger), Canon Revisited (Crossway, 2012), and The Question of Canon (IVP Academic, 2013). He is also the editor of and contributor to A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Crossway, 2016) and co-editor of The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford, 2012) and Gospel Fragments (Oxford, 2009).Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help water-thirsty souls by partnering with Apollos Watered!

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Dr. Gregg Allison, Jackie Hill Perry, Dr. Michael J. Kruger, Sam Allberry, and Jonathan T. Pennington.Questions Covered in This Episode:If we have the bible, why do we need creeds, confessions, and the writings of leaders, pastors, and theologians from church history?You've been traveling the country trying to direct people away from focusing on themselves and towards giving their attention to God, how is that going?What is our glory problem?What, in your opinion, is the most overlooked book in the New Testament and why should Christians spend time engaging with it?What has been the most helpful resource while studying Revelation?How would you encourage a Christian intimidated by confessing sin to other Christians?Why is it important that we read the bible not just for information, but for transformation?Helpful Definitions:The Bible: God's written word to us, His People. His revelation of Himself and His ways so that we might be rescued from sin and we may worship God in ways that please Him.Creeds and Confessions: Statements of faith that express what the church believes and is to believe based on the entirety of scripture.Writings of Leaders from Church History: Treasures of wisdom from the past. Help us to know what we are to do in terms of rightly interpreting the bible, how to put the Bible together in terms of affirming and defending sound doctrine, and how to correctly live out biblical instructions so as to fully please God in life and ministry.Guest Bios:Dr. Gregg Allison is Professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of many books: He is the author of Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine; Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church; Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment; The Holy Spirit (Theology for the People of God); Embodied: Living as Whole People in a Fractured World; 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith.Jackie Hill Perry is an author, poet, bible teacher and hip-hop artist. She is the author of Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was, and Who God Has Always Been and the bible study “Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today's Culture” and her most recent book: Holier than Thou: How God's holiness helps us trust him.Dr. Michael J. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.Sam Allberry is a pastor, apologist, author and speaker. He is the author of a number of books, including Is God Anti-Gay?; What God Has to Say About Our Bodies; Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?; and 7 Myths about Singleness.Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He is also the Spiritual Formation Pastor at Sojourn East and regularly speaks and teaches in churches all over the country.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Romans 1, Revelation, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 3:16-17Knowing Faith Episode #77 - The Holy Spirit with Gregg Allison“Canon Revisited” by Michael J Kruger“Revelation: A Shorter Commentary” by G. K. Beale“The Theology of the Book of Revelation” by Richard Bauckham“The Trinity in the Book of Revelation” by Brandon Smith“Come and See” by Jonathan PenningtonAffiliate links are used where appropriate. We earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:Are you ready to take your next step in theological training? Consider Midwestern Seminary and how our For the Church vision can equip you through formal theological education or one of our many free training resources we offer. Learn more about how to get started at www.mbts.edu/knowingfaithFollow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting PlaceSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch

Today we are discussing a chapter from Michael J Kruger's book Bully Pulpit. Bully Pulpit discusses spiritual abuse in the church. Today's chapter "A Trail of Dead Bodies" talks about why the church is so bad at finding and preventing spiritual abuse before its too late.Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the ChurchOur coffee today is from Felix Roasting Co and we are drinking the Espresso BlendSupport the show

A reading of the essay "What Do We Mean By Sola Scriptura?" by W. Robert Godfrey, which focuses on explaining some key features of the Protestant principle or doctrine of Sola Scriptura (that is, Scripture Alone). Godfrey defines the principle, discusses several Bible passages that teach it, and answers 4 basic objections. https://reformedlibertarians.com/013/ 00:00 Start 00:32 Episode description Article read: https://reformedlibertarians.com/mean-by-sola-scriptura-robert-godfrey/ It appears as the first chapter in the book Sola Scriptura : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1567693334?tag=kerrybaldwin-20 02:07 Introduction Sola Scriptura is one of the two main issues that separates Protestants from non-Protestants, along with Sola Fide (that is, justification by faith alone). Book mentioned Justification By Faith ALONE : https://www.amazon.com/dp/187761193X?tag=kerrybaldwin-20 04:30 Definition and some passages that teach it "Scripture alone is our ultimate religious authority [ie, infallible rule]... [and] all things necessary for salvation, concerning faith and life, are taught in the Bible clearly enough for the ordinary believer to find it there and understand."  For a more elaborate statement see the Westminster Confession of Faith  chapter 1 : https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_01 20.2 : https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_20 21.1 : https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_21 and 31.2-3 : https://opc.org/wcf.html#Chapter_31 14:44 The sufficiency of the Bible as God's Word 15:37 Different senses of the term "tradition" 19:16 Tradition vs. the Bible 21:43 Tradition vs. Tradition 24:44 Recognition of the "canon", or the specific writings that constitute the Bible Book mentioned The Structure of Biblical Authority by Meredith G. Kline : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1579100694?tag=kerrybaldwin-20 33:03 Unity in the interpretation of the Bible Additional Resources  WSCal Office Hours podcast, with Bob Godfrey on Sola Scriptura (26 minutes) https://wscal.edu/resource-center/whats-in-a-name-sola-scriptura  Why God Gave Us A Book, booklet by Gene Edward Veith : https://www.amazon.com/dp/159638378X?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  What Is The Bible?, booklet by Guy Prentiss Waters : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596387114?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  Scripture Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine, by R.C. Sproul : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1596389540?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  Zondervan 5 Solas Series : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KG9V455?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  Zaspel's summaries of 5 Zondervan books included in this course on the Five Solas from the Gospel Coalition : https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/course/the-five-solas/  The Cambridge Declaration : https://www.alliancenet.org/cambridge-declaration  More resources on the Five Solas : https://www.monergism.com/search?keywords=five%20solas  Just And Sinner Podcast with Jordan Cooper discussing Martin Chemnitz on Sola Scriptura and Tradition Part 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kisWf3I528U Part 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxN4WxFOhYg Part 3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7s6TVAKQNk  On the canon, also see  Redemptive History and the New Testament Scriptures, by Herman Ridderbos : https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875524168?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  Canon Revisited, by Michael J. Kruger : https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433505002?tag=kerrybaldwin-20  The Question of Canon, by Michael J. Kruger : https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830840311?tag=kerrybaldwin-20 See also several videos from Truth Unites with Gavin Ortlund  Sola Scriptura Defended : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlF57ewhXAI  Response To Critics Of Sola Scriptura : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdIYoXQGYmw  Augustine Affirmed Sola Scriptura : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6ZAa0gNMvE  More On Augustine And Sola Scriptura : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbTPHSv5Rtc Review of Sola Scriptura Debate : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-O18bhDPGc The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.net Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com  

Dr. Michael J. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Kruger regularly speaks, lectures, and teaches throughout the United States and the world—including conferences such as The Gospel Coalition, Together for the Gospel, the Ligonier Conference, and the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology. In addition to his academic publications, his popular-level articles have appeared in places like Desiring God, Reformation 21, Modern Reformation, Tabletalk Magazine, and The Gospel Coalition. He also blogs regularly on his own website, Canon Fodder (www.michaeljkruger.com). He is married to Melissa Kruger, Director of Women's Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition and author of numerous books, including most recently, Growing Together: Taking Mentoring Beyond Small Talk and Prayer Requests(Crossway, 2020). They have three children, Emma, John, and Kate.  

What is spiritual abuse and how common is it? How should Christians handle spiritual abuse in the church? Our guest today, Dr. Michael Kruger, has written a new book called Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church. We talk with him about how to best understand and address spiritual abuse in the church and wider Christian community.Michael J. Kruger is president of Reformed Theological Seminary's Charlotte, North Carolina, campus, where he also serves as professor of New Testament. He was president of the Evangelical Society in 2019. He is the author of multiple books including Surviving Religion 101 (2021) and Christianity at the Crossroads (2018).==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2023/confronting-spiritual-abuse.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically   Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video   

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile cases are only a small portion of this widespread problem. Behind the scenes are many more cases of spiritual abuse that we will never hear about. Victims suffer in silence, not knowing where to turn. Of course, most pastors and leaders are godly, wonderful people who don't abuse their sheep. They shepherd their flocks gently and patiently. But we can't ignore the growing number who do not. We have tolerated and even celebrated the kind of leaders Jesus warned us against. Seminary president and biblical scholar Michael J. Kruger stopped by to offer a unique perspective for both church leaders and church members on the problem of spiritual abuse, how to spot it, and how to handle it in the church. https://www.michaeljkruger.com/announcing-my-new-book-bully-pulpit-confronting-the-problem-of-spiritual-abuse-in-the-church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic's new book Bully Pulpit by Michael J. Kruger.How we think about time, the value we give to the three parts of time (past, present, and future) really matters. And our special guest reckons it's part of what makes for the good life.Visit the undeceptions.com for more content, including the full show notes for this episode.Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramEmail the show with your comments / feedback: admin@undeceptions.comUndeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com: Letting the truth out.Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band. Hosted by John DicksonProduced by Kaley Payne Directed by Mark Hadley Audio Editing by Richard HamwiSocial Media by Sophie HawkshawAdministration by Lyndie LevistonWriter and researcher: Alasdair BellingOnline Librarian: Siobhan McGuinessCopyright Undeceptions Ltd 2022

On today's episode we finished up our series on Catholicism by answering various questions that came in during the course of our series. Episode 1: Are Catholics Christians https://youtu.be/lknU3izRi2Q Episode 2: What is our Authority-The Bible or The Church? https://youtu.be/poW_oDtHY6Q Episode 3: Was Peter the First Pope? https://youtu.be/gLUtq4nAF48 Episode 4: What Role Will The Catholic Church Play in The End Times? https://youtu.be/TEJMCA34fCU Can We Trust The Bible with Dr. Michael J. Kruger https://youtu.be/ItACZONNhZo Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books https://tinyurl.com/MichaelJKruger

On today's episode we examine the historical canon, false religions, the traditions of man, and many more topics, all in search of whether or not our authority comes from The Catholic Church or if it comes from the Holy Scriptures. Canon of Scripture by F.F. Bruce https://amzn.to/3Tnbv47 Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael J. Kruger https://amzn.to/3TJhxM2 Exalting Jesus Not Mary: Message From Pastor Joe https://youtu.be/bV8Wmcor0qE 

Pastor Josh Hall begins an 8 week study of THE NEW TESTAMENT CANON by Michael J. Kruger. Tonight's session introduces the subject and examines "The Problem of Canon." Three issues related to the NT Canon are introduced: Doubts About Authorship New Discoveries Bauer's Thesis

Canon Revisited by Dr. Michael J. Kruger.  Kruger is President and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.  and an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).  He earned his MDiv from Westminster Seminary in California and his PHD from University of Edinburgh in Scotland.   Originally published in 2012 by Crossway

This episode was sponsored by Zondervan Academic's book Bully Pulpit by Michael J. Kruger.Visit the undeceptions.com for more content, including the full show notes for this episode.Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramEmail the show with your comments / feedback: admin@undeceptions.comUndeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com: Letting the truth out.Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band. Hosted by John DicksonProduced by Kaley Payne Directed by Mark Hadley Audio Editing by Richard HamwiSocial Media by Sophie HawkshawAdministration by Lyndie LevistonLibrarian: Siobhan McGuinessCopyright Undeceptions Ltd 2022

In this second of a two-part conversation on how to teach the Book of Romans, Michael J. Kruger, president and professor of New Testament and early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS), Charlotte, shares some of what he's learned over the past two years through teaching Romans to a women's Bible study. Kruger works his way from Romans 8–16, explaining how to do justice to the majestic themes in chapter 8, why Paul presents election not as a problem but as the solution to a greater problem, and how Paul guides us through the complexities of the Christian life in chapters 12–15.In addition to his duties at RTS, Kruger served (at the time of recording) as an associate pastor of Uptown Church in Charlotte. He blogs at Canon Fodder on the origins of the New Testament canon and other biblical and theological issues. Kruger is editor and contributor to A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament and author of both Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books and also The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture's Fascination with Diversity has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity, co-authored with Andreas Köstenberger.On Romans, Kruger recommends:Romans (The Crossway Classic Commentaries) by Charles HodgeThe Epistle to the Romans (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by John MurrayThe Epistle to the Romans (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) by Douglas MooRomans International Critical Commentary (two-volume set) by C. E. B. CranfieldFourteen-volume set on Romans by Martyn Lloyd-JonesRomans (four-volume set) by James Montgomery BoiceStudy GuideRomans: A 12-Week Study by Jared C. Wilson

Join Pastor Aaron and Pastor David as they discuss education and how we can prepare ourselves, our parents, and the next generation to understand the biblical worldview so that they can stand in a culture that seeks to cancel Christianity. Resource Links: Christianity at the Crossroads by Michael J. Kruger https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830852034/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_8CTQ50A96VX1QEBYEC2A The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett Mccracken https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433569590/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YZZT019WQ9A7VNSXBGB4 The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830849386/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_NNA878YD0RA2KR8AMQ13 What We Can't Not Know by J. Budziszewski https://www.amazon.com/dp/1586174819/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_12QW544CFYPWCT17ZQ2G The Magnify Podcast is a production of Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. For more information about service times and events, head to our website. https://www.gracebaptist.org

If Jesus is the basis of Christianity, should Christians focus on the gospels more than the Old Testament? Is the New Testament more important than the Old? Is the Old Testament too distracting? In today's episode, Jensen uses Genesis 49:1-27 to explain the importance of the Old Testament.Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you!To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks.Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here.Passages: Genesis 49:1-27Resources: Why We Can't Unhitch from the Old Testament by Michael J. Kruger

You are surrounded by witchcraft every day, but in a much more subtle form than in previous centuries.  Find out how you can learn to "spot it in the wild."  Our hosts will also provide media recommendations for those searching for thought-provoking content:"The Gog and Magog End-Time Alliance" - book by Gary DeMar"The Heresy of Orthodoxy" - book by Andreas Köstenberger & Michael J. Kruger"The Gary DeMar Podcast" - podcast hosted by Gary DeMar"Sustained Pray for Sustained Revival" - booklet by Gary North

Michael J Kruger, Should you Be a Pastor or a Professor: Thinking Through The Options https://www.michaeljkruger.com/should-you-be-a-pastor-or-a-professor-thinking-through-the-options/ Kevin Vanhoozer and Owen Strachan, The Pastor as Public Theologian: Reclaiming a Lost Vision (Baker 2015) Gray Sutanto and Cory Brock (eds.) T&T Clark Handbook of Neo-Calvinism (T&T Clark, forthcoming) Gray Sutanto and Cory Brock, Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction (Lexham Press, forthcoming) Herman Bavinck, Christelijke wetenschap (Kok, 1904); English Translation Christian Scholarship (Crossway, forthcoming) Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (Crossway, 2020)

On today's episode we speak with special guest Dr. Michael J. Kruger, a professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.  Official Website  https://www.michaeljkruger.com/   Canon Revisited https://amzn.to/3ssItlL  Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon The Heresy of Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/3aRRXAU  Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon Surviving Religion 101 https://amzn.to/3spVg8s  Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon

*This episode was originally published on August 30, 2021. This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and The post “Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 220: Equipping Young People to Share Their Faith appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

*This episode was originally published on August 30, 2021. This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Recently, Dr. Kruger published his new book Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.

On The Babylon Bee Interview Show, Kyle and Ethan talk to Michael J. Kruger about The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity, the theology of the Simpsons, and how Christians can survive college with Root Beer Pong. Michael J. Kruger is President and Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary. He has written several books, including his latest Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College. He also runs his website, where he talks about exploring the origins of the New Testament canon and other biblical and theological issues. Check out Michael J. Kruger's book on Progressive Christianity here: https://www.amazon.com/Commandments-Progressive-Christianity-Cruciform-Quick/dp/194925321X Check out Kruger's website: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/   Kyle and Ethan give Michael a few icebreaker questions to help get to know him better. Michael gives some surprising answers to what he would be doing if he wasn't a president of a reformed university. Kyle and Ethan dive in deep to the 10 commandments of Progressive Christianity. Michael gives his explanation for the origin of where these commandments came from.  After hearing about the book, Kyle and Ethan dive into a game of Root Beer pong with Michael. They each take turns shooting ping pong balls and asking Michael questions about Theology, personal questions, and monkeys. Once they finish drinking all the cream soda, Kyle and Ethan transition to playing a Theology Simpsons trivia game with Michael.  In the Subscriber Portion, Ethan finds out about Michael's views on the canonization of the bible. Kyle finds out if Michael had a God's Not Dead experience while he was in college. Michael gives his grade on Church leadership in our current culture. Ethan and Kyle ask Michael the ever amazing 10 questions. 

This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early The post “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 220: Equipping Young People to Defend Their Faith appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Recently, Dr. Kruger published his new book Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Read more

This week I am delighted to welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast. Dr. Kruger serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. Recently, Dr. Kruger published his new book Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College.

Are today's colleges and universities hostile environments for Christian students? Do our institutions of higher learning value the open pursuit of truth, or does indoctrination rule the day? What can churches and Christian parents do to better prepare students for the challenges they're likely to face on increasingly secular campuses? Shane Rosenthal discusses these questions and more with Dr. Michael J. Kruger, president of Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte NC, and author of Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College. ___________ Get our collection, The Spirit of the Age: Challenging the Alternative Gospels of Our Time. Just go to whitehorseinn.org/spiritoftheage. ___________ Sign up for our newsletter and receive our free digital download collection on Justification - whitehorseinn.org/newsletter.

Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! Member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters SEASON 3 EPISODE 10 Join Nick & Peter as they discuss the tenth chapter of Covenant Theology (written by Dr. Michael J. Kruger), published by Crossway and edited by the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary! This week we had on Martin Velazquez of the Reformed Raza podcast, find them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Make sure you follow their plans of planting a Reformed church in the Hood in 2023 here! What are the Gospels? How are the Covenant of Works and Covenant of Grace operating in the Gospels? What does it mean that Christ is the second Adam? How does each gospel writer nuance our understanding of Jesus Christ's fulfillment of the Old Testament? Are the gospels something completely different than the Old Testament, or is there a better way of understanding their very nature? And is the Kingdom of God described in the Gospels actually here right now? Listen in to find out! Purchase the book here: Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

The Bible has plenty of warnings about false teachers and how to identify them. Because of its rejection of Scripture, the essence of God, the divinity of Jesus, and so much more, Progressive Christianity can fairly be called a counterfeit version of true Christianity.But, with all it rejects about the good news of Jesus Christ, what does the movement teach is the gospel? That question, and so many more, are answered in this episode, as Ciara and Jessi wrap up their look at a theology that puts man and his feelings at the center of his worship instead of God and His word. Show Notes:The Christian Post: Michael Gungor Fully Embrace Atheism for a Year, Wife Lisa Says  https://www.christianpost.com/news/gungor-i-dont-believe-in-god-anymore.htmlMichael Gungor tweet https://twitter.com/michaelgungor/status/1418657203116986372Michael Gungor IG live video https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRuUNhjgvau/"Ex-New Age Guru Steven Bancarz Debunks the Universal Christ" https://youtu.be/1AIwGpaNX4QPhil Johnson, Social Justice vs. Authentic Biblical Justice https://youtu.be/i-5CkaqCHkUTim Challies, What's the Purpose of the Church? https://www.challies.com/articles/whats-the-purpose-of-the-church/ContendGlobal.com on Jonathan Edwards https://www.contendglobal.com/blog/revival-of-holiness-day-24Michael Kruger, The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0821X99RM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Apologetics Resources:Canon Fodder, Michael Kruger (resources of the origins of the New Testament canon) https://www.michaeljkruger.com/And book by Michael Kruger https://www.amazon.com/Michael-J-Kruger/e/B001JRX244?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1628054952&sr=8-4Voddie Baucham, Why You Can Believe the Bible https://youtu.be/G1XJ7DeR5fcVoddie Baucham, Expository Apologetics https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016WOAICW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Natasha Crain (great for both kids and adults) https://natashacrain.com/resources/The Truth Project (Focus on the Family) https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/the-truth-project/Dr. James White, New Testament Reliability Part 1 https://youtu.be/pL0P6sH0cJMDr. James White and Michael Kruger on the Biblical Canon, G3 Conference https://youtu.be/LVVRfu1eLSU

Welcome to another edition of the College Faith podcast, sponsored by Global Scholars. My guest today is Dr. Michael Kruger, President of Reformed Seminary-Charlotte and author of Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College. Dr. Kruger wrote this book for his daughter, who is now a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, sharing what he wished he understood as a young believer and a student there thirty years ago, as his faith was challenged by his religion professor. Now an accomplished scholar, he is able to offer much wisdom to his daughter Emma, and so many like her, who face challenges to their faith each day on campus.  In this podcast we discuss: Why he wrote this book to his daughter, now studying at a public university How his book will also help students at Christian colleges and universities, and their parents The strong bias against the Christian faith in Religion Departments How studying at a secular university can help students grow in their faith  How students can identify and engage the biases of their professors and their own  How to disagree on “hot-button” topics in a respectful and loving way  How our theological paradigms incline us to respond to objections to the Christian faith differently (such as our response to the Problem of Evil) The importance of students understanding biblical truth to survive Religion 101  How our churches can help students prepare to thrive during college Two “flavors” of Evangelical Christianity that don't prepare students well for college Different types of doubt Christians experience, and how to “doubt well”   What to do if a student feels “Christianity just isn't working for me.” The connection between head and heart--between what we believe and what we love The only way to sustain a robust Christian faith for the long-haul   Why one unanswered objection shouldn't derail your faith Why all believers will benefit from this book (not just college students) Resources mentioned during our conversation: Michael J. Kruger, Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College  Michael Kruger's website James Anderson, What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life's Big Questions  James Anderson, Why Should I Believe Christianity?  C.S. Lewis' Free Will defense to the Problem of Evil: Mere Christianity, pp. 47-48, see also Art Lindsley, “The Problem of Evil: C.S. Lewis Speaks to Life's Most Difficult Questions” Stan Wallace, "If God Exists, Why is There Pain and Suffering?" Mark Noll, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind Timothy Keller, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism Timothy Keller, The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Kruger who serves as the President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the Charlotte campus of Reformed Theological Seminary.  He shares from his latest book, "Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College", which addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the problem of evil, science, miracles, and the reliability of the Bible.As youth workers, we know the challenges that many of our students will face after high school, and so we hope that this conversation will equip you to help your students engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence—and ultimately graduate college with their faith intact.

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of The post Best of “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Read more

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA).

Melissa Kruger serves as the director of women's content for The Gospel Coalition. She regularly teaches women in her community and speaks at women's conferences around the country. She is the wife of Michael J. Kruger, President and Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary-Charlotte. Together, they are busy raising their three children. Melissa is the author of "The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World" (Christian Focus, 2012) and "Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood" (WaterBrook Multnomah, 2015). Find all of Melissa's book here. https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-B.-Kruger/e/B007VXISS0?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Michael J. Kruger (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a leading scholar on the origins and development of the New … Continue readingGGG| Michael Kruger – Surviving Religion 101

Member of the Society of Reformed Podcasters WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Make sure you listen to the end of the episode for a book giveaway! Michael J. Kruger (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a leading scholar on the origins and development of the New Testament canon. He blogs regularly at michaeljkruger.com. In addition to his duties as president, Dr. Kruger has also served on the faculty of the Charlotte campus since 2002. He is one of the leading scholars today in the study of the origins of the New Testament, particularly the development of the New Testament canon. He is the author of eleven books, most recently Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (SPCK, 2017; IVP Academic, 2018). This book was awarded “Book of the Year” by The Gospel Coalition in the category of history and biography. Other publications include The Gospel of the Savior (E.J. Brill, 2005), The Heresy of Orthodoxy (Crossway, 2010, with Andreas Köstenberger), Canon Revisited (Crossway, 2012), and The Question of Canon (IVP Academic, 2013). He is also the editor of and contributor to A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Crossway, 2016) and co-editor of The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford, 2012) and Gospel Fragments (Oxford, 2009). We want to thank Crossway for help setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials to interview Dr. Kruger! Purchase the books here: Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches & Association of Reformed Baptist Churches of America --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gggpodcast/support

Matthew 13:44-46Dr. Michael J. Kruger, President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary Charlotte 

Episode 58: Today’s guest is Dr. Michael J. Kruger, president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at RTS Charlotte. Dr. Kruger addresses the question of the New Testament canon—why these 27 books? He answers five common misconceptions about the origins of the NT canon, and several related questions from the profs. He also tell us he knows who wrote Hebrews and then he tells us it’s a joke. Enjoy the episode! Canon Revisited. https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Revisited-Establishing-Authority-Testament/dp/1433505002/ Surviving Religion 101. https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Religion-101-Letters-Christian/dp/1433572079/ More books by Dr. Michael J. Kruger: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-J-Kruger/e/B001JRX244/

For many young adults, the college years are an exciting period of self-discovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning— especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the Bible for the first time. In Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College (Crossway, 2021), Michael Kruger addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the problem of evil, science, miracles, and the reliability of the Bible. If you’re a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors alike, this book will equip you to engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence—and ultimately graduate college with your faith intact. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

For many young adults, the college years are an exciting period of self-discovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning— especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the Bible for the first time. In Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College (Crossway, 2021), Michael Kruger addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the problem of evil, science, miracles, and the reliability of the Bible. If you’re a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors alike, this book will equip you to engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence—and ultimately graduate college with your faith intact. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For many young adults, the college years are an exciting period of self-discovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning— especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the Bible for the first time. In Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College (Crossway, 2021), Michael Kruger addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the problem of evil, science, miracles, and the reliability of the Bible. If you’re a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors alike, this book will equip you to engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence—and ultimately graduate college with your faith intact. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

For many young adults, the college years are an exciting period of self-discovery full of new relationships, new independence, and new experiences. Yet college can also be a time of personal testing and intense questioning— especially for Christian students confronted with various challenges to Christianity and the Bible for the first time. In Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College (Crossway, 2021), Michael Kruger addresses common objections to the Christian faith—the exclusivity of Christianity, Christian intolerance, homosexuality, hell, the problem of evil, science, miracles, and the reliability of the Bible. If you’re a student dealing with doubt or wrestling with objections to Christianity from fellow students and professors alike, this book will equip you to engage secular challenges with intellectual honesty, compassion, and confidence—and ultimately graduate college with your faith intact. Zach McCulley (@zamccull) is a historian of religion and literary cultures in early modern England and PhD candidate in History at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

It's not easy being a Christian. We're all tempted to drift away from Jesus. In this episode of the podcast, Michael J. Kruger, President and Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC, shows us how in the book of Hebrews God gives us an anchor: a detailed understanding of how and why Jesus is better than anything else.

On today's episode we continue speaking with special guest Dr. Michael J. Kruger, a professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.  Official Website  https://www.michaeljkruger.com/  Canon Revisited https://amzn.to/3ssItlL Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon The Heresy of Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/3aRRXAU Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon Surviving Religion 101 https://amzn.to/3spVg8s Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon

On today's episode we speak with special guest Dr. Michael J. Kruger, a professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.  Official Website  https://www.michaeljkruger.com/  Canon Revisited https://amzn.to/3ssItlL Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon The Heresy of Orthodoxy https://amzn.to/3aRRXAU Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon Surviving Religion 101 https://amzn.to/3spVg8s Book by Michael J. Kruger, Amazon

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of The post “Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA).

This Episode of Preaching and Preachers was originally published on March 23, 2020. This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Read more The post “Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans appeared first on Jason K. Allen.

Should we think of Jesus more as a model for living than as an object of worship? Did he die on the cross for our sins, or was he just some kind of martyr? Is life in this world more important than the afterlife? According to Michael J. Kruger, the liberal, progressive, or emergent answers to these questions essentially amount to a wholesale abandonment of historic Christianity. Shane Rosenthal discusses this with Dr. Kruger, whose latest book is titled The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity. For the Month of October, when you sign up to become a partner you will receive a special thank you, Defending the Faith, a digital collection of over 30 White Horse Inn episodes on apologetics. To get this offer plus access to all of the White Horse Inn extended episodes become a member. Head over to whitehorseinn.org/podcastpartner Sign up now to join Shane Rosenthal and Michael Horton and others for one of our two-day Modern Reformation Weekend Conferences. You will receive Michael Horton’s two-volume set on Justification as well as other supplemental material to help prepare you for deep conversations and fellowship over good food and drink. To sign up, head over to modernreformation.org/events  

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New The post “Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans with Dr. Michael J. Kruger appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA).

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA). The post “Best of Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans with Dr. Michael J. Kruger appeared first on Jason K. Allen.

In this episode of the podcast. Bill Giovannetti continues sharing new book, CHAOS:As Goes the Church, So Goes the World. Below you have a short snippet of each chapter... The Whole Bible for the Whole Church Andy Stanley is one of the most influential evangelical preachers in America today. In fact, a 2010 survey found him to be one of America's top ten most influential preachers. I imagine he's only grown in popularity since then. The son of Charles Stanley, his roots sink deeply into fundamentalist soil. So it created quite a stir when he told us all it was time to “unhitch our faith from the Old Testament” in his now infamous sermon, timed to coincide with the release of his 2019 book, Irresistible.  Think of what it means for a major evangelical leader to jettison three-quarters of the Bible.  The Bible! Michael J. Kruger's analysis is exactly right: “According to Stanley, virtually everyone in the history of the church has been wrong about the role of the Old Testament—until now. It's truly a jaw-dropping claim.”1 Kruger is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary's Charlotte campus.  A “jaw-dropping claim” sums it up nicely. And the fact that not enough jaws have dropped to at least reconsider his evangelical credentials proves my thesis of theological chaos pandemic in the church. Someone might say, “You're taking Andy Stanley out of context.” I'm not. He says, “The Ten Commandments have no authority over you. None. To be clear: Thou shalt not obey the Ten Commandments” (136). Again, Stanley's defenders might say, “You're not representing his position correctly.” But he declares, “Paul never leverages the old covenant as a basis for Christian behavior” (209). I read this and scratch my head, because, when I read Paul I find his whole argumentation a leveraging of Old Testament Scriptures to preach a Both Testaments faith:   Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:8-10) I'd call that whole Pauline paragraph a leveraging of the old covenant for Christian behavior. Stanley's assertions are flat out unbiblical.  Christians are already flaky enough with their Bibles. No Christian leader should ever utter a syllable that weakens our trust in and stance upon the sixty-six books of Scripture.  No Christian leader should ever utter a syllable that weakens our trust in and stance upon the sixty-six books of Scripture. Why does Andy Stanley go here? He says it is for the sake of evangelism. I'm all for evangelism, so…. fine. He suggests, in a nutshell, that the reason we Christians are losing the younger generation is the offensiveness of Old Testament stories and laws. Therefore, to make the gospel message “irresistible,” we must “unhitch our faith from the Old Testament.”  Not fine.  Welcome to a church ruled by people who are better leaders and more engaging speakers than they are expositors of Scripture. The Whole Bible for the Whole Church Stanley's confusion is on full display when he writes, The fact that someone chose to publish the old covenant with the new covenant in a genuine leather binding doesn't mean we should treat them or apply them the same way. The Bible is all God's Word . . . to somebody. But it's not all God's word to everybody. Do not misunderstand what he is saying.

In this episode of the podcast. Bill Giovannetti continues sharing new book, CHAOS:As Goes the Church, So Goes the World. Below you have a short snippet of each chapter... The Whole Bible for the Whole Church Andy Stanley is one of the most influential evangelical preachers in America today. In fact, a 2010 survey found him to be one of America’s top ten most influential preachers. I imagine he’s only grown in popularity since then. The son of Charles Stanley, his roots sink deeply into fundamentalist soil. So it created quite a stir when he told us all it was time to “unhitch our faith from the Old Testament” in his now infamous sermon, timed to coincide with the release of his 2019 book, Irresistible.  Think of what it means for a major evangelical leader to jettison three-quarters of the Bible.  The Bible! Michael J. Kruger’s analysis is exactly right: “According to Stanley, virtually everyone in the history of the church has been wrong about the role of the Old Testament—until now. It’s truly a jaw-dropping claim.”1 Kruger is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary’s Charlotte campus.  A “jaw-dropping claim” sums it up nicely. And the fact that not enough jaws have dropped to at least reconsider his evangelical credentials proves my thesis of theological chaos pandemic in the church. Someone might say, “You’re taking Andy Stanley out of context.” I’m not. He says, “The Ten Commandments have no authority over you. None. To be clear: Thou shalt not obey the Ten Commandments” (136). Again, Stanley’s defenders might say, “You’re not representing his position correctly.” But he declares, “Paul never leverages the old covenant as a basis for Christian behavior” (209). I read this and scratch my head, because, when I read Paul I find his whole argumentation a leveraging of Old Testament Scriptures to preach a Both Testaments faith:   Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:8-10) I’d call that whole Pauline paragraph a leveraging of the old covenant for Christian behavior. Stanley’s assertions are flat out unbiblical.  Christians are already flaky enough with their Bibles. No Christian leader should ever utter a syllable that weakens our trust in and stance upon the sixty-six books of Scripture.  No Christian leader should ever utter a syllable that weakens our trust in and stance upon the sixty-six books of Scripture. Why does Andy Stanley go here? He says it is for the sake of evangelism. I’m all for evangelism, so…. fine. He suggests, in a nutshell, that the reason we Christians are losing the younger generation is the offensiveness of Old Testament stories and laws. Therefore, to make the gospel message “irresistible,” we must “unhitch our faith from the Old Testament.”  Not fine.  Welcome to a church ruled by people who are better leaders and more engaging speakers than they are expositors of Scripture. The Whole Bible for the Whole Church Stanley’s confusion is on full display when he writes, The fact that someone chose to publish the old covenant with the new covenant in a genuine leather binding doesn’t mean we should treat them or apply them the same way. The Bible is all God’s Word . . . to somebody. But it’s not all God’s word to everybody. Do not misunderstand what he is saying. He is arguing that the first 39 books of the Sacred canon should no longer be included within the genuine leather covers of our Bibles. In his words, they are not “God’s word” to us, the church, the people of God today.

How closely should we examine the beliefs of others? How closely should we examine our own? Are the questions posed by critics of orthodox Christianity even worth considering? What’s at stake in these debates? The Ten Commandments of Progressive Christianity by Michael J. Kruger Follow Footnotable on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter Follow Oren: Instagram Twitter Follow David: Instagram Twitter

This week Austin brings the discussion on the New Testament canon to a close while sipping on a medium bodied coffee from Nameless Coffee co. Question of the Week: What led you to attend seminary?Resources: Michael J. Kruger's Ten Basic Facts About the NT Canon that Every Christian Should MemorizeLigonier course on NT CanonThe Chicago Statement on Biblical InerrancyRecommended Books:Michael J. Kruger, The Heresy of OrthodoxyMichael J. Kruger, Canon RevisitedDon Kistler, Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible

This week, Austin continues the discussion on the New Testament canon by introducing the process of canonization and working through a few more of Michael Kruger's top ten facts about the canon. Michael J. Kruger's Ten Basic Facts About the NT Canon that Every Christian Should MemorizeLigonier course on NT CanonThe Chicago Statement on Biblical InerrancyRecommended Books:Michael J. Kruger, The Heresy of OrthodoxyMichael J. Kruger, Canon RevisitedDon Kistler, Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible

A new MP3 sermon from Resurrection Presbyterian Church (OPC) is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: #8 issues: Science and Evolution (AUDIO NOT AVAILABLE) Subtitle: Summer Family Nights 2010 Speaker: Dr. Michael J. Kruger Broadcaster: Resurrection Presbyterian Church (OPC) Event: Midweek Service Date: 8/18/2010 Length: 52 min.

This week begins with a debut of the new segment, the Question of the Week. Then, Austin picks up the ongoing discussion on the New Testament canon by introducing the idea of canon and covenant. Question(s) of the Week:Since we don’t have the original autographs, are the copies inspired?How can we know that we have exactly what the original autographs contained?Michael J. Kruger's Ten Basic Facts About the NT Canon that Every Christian Should Memorize Ligonier course on NT CanonThe Chicago Statement on Biblical InerrancyRecommended Books:Michael J. Kruger, The Heresy of OrthodoxyMichael J. Kruger, Canon RevisitedDon Kistler, Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible

This week begins with some exiting announcements and then we continue our discussion about Scripture, focusing on canonicity. This is part one of several episodes where we will work through the big questions of canonicity to further strengthen our faith in the reliability of the Bible. Michael J. Kruger's Ten Basic Facts About the NT Canon that Every Christian Should MemorizeRecommended Reading:Michael J. Kruger, The Heresy of OrthodoxyMichael J. Kruger, Canon RevisitedDon Kistler, Sola Scriptura: The Protestant Position on the Bible

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New The post “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA).

This week I welcome Dr. Michael J. Kruger to the podcast to discuss preaching the book of Romans. Dr. Kruger is the president and Samuel C. Patterson professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Kruger is also is teacher-in-residence at Christ Covenant Church (PCA). The post “Preaching and Preachers” Episode 165: Preaching the Book of Romans appeared first on Jason K. Allen.

For the first installment, we introduce to you "The Heresy Of Orthodoxy" by Michael J. Kruger & Andreas J. Köstenberger.  If you've ever read or heard anyone reference Bart Ehrman and his take on where the New Testament came from you've interacted with the Walter Bauer theory that Ehrman adapts.  The book attempts to refute the idea that at first there was what we now consider "heresy" and it only became "orthodoxy" after the might made it right. The post Ep. 53 – One Shot – The Heresy of Orthodoxy appeared first on Cave To The Cross Apologetics.

Dr. Michael J. Kruger joins the show to discuss the reliability of the Gospels and the formation of the Canon. Links Support Help Me Believehttps://www.patreon.com/helpmebelieve Dr. Kruger's Website:https://www.michaeljkruger.com/ The Question of Canon:https://amzn.to/2rERlut Haden's Books:https://amzn.to/2sO5PFO Podcast: https://apple.co/2MG2SP2 Blog:https://helpmebelieveblog.com/ Social Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/helpmebelieveblog/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/helpme_believe Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/helpmebelieveblog/

Was Jesus a real person? Did he actually exist? Is there evidence that Jesus was a real historical person? Yes, Jesus was indeed a real person. And, yes, there is plenty of evidence for this. In fact, the evidences for this is overwhelming. Jesus being a real historical person has not ever been in question throughout history until very recently. Even religious skeptics throughout the ages have accepted the reality of a man named Jesus that lived in Palestine in the first-century. In this episode, Kenny gives the reasons and evidences for the historical Jesus.   Works Cited What is the historical evidence that Jesus Christ lived and died? [article by Dr Simon Gathercole] Jesus: Evidence and Argument or Mythicist Myths? (Maurice Casey) Contra Celsum [Wikipedia entry] Josephus on Jesus [Wikipedia entry] Pliny the Younger speaks about Christians [Wikipedia entry] Tacitus mentions Jesus [Wikipedia entry] Manuscript evidence for superior New Testament reliability [article by Matt Slick] "Minimal Facts" Approach to the Resurrection [lecture from Gary Habermas]   Additional Recommend Resources The Evidence for Jesus [article by William Lane Craig] Is there proof that Jesus existed? [article by Matt Slick] The Resurrection of the Son of God (NT Wright) The New Testament in Its World (NT Wright & Michael Bird) The Case for Christ (Lee Stroebl) Is There Any Evidence That Jesus Didn’t Exist? [YouTube video from William Lane Craig] Did Jesus Even Exist? Responding to 5 Objections Raised by @rawstory [article by Michael J. Kruger] Did Jesus Really Exist? [article by Paul L. Maier] The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus (Gary Habermas and Michael Licona)

Dr. Michael J. Kruger!!

Dr. Michael J. Kruger | President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity | Reformed Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC

Dr. Michael J. Kruger | President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity | Reformed Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC

Dr. Michael J. Kruger | President and Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity | Reformed Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC

On today’s Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins and Michael Kruger discuss the importance of the second century on 21st Century Christianity, the importance of the canon in early Christianity, along with his book, Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church (IVP, 2018) What you’ll hear in this episode The most significant issues in studies on the canon today. Why Christians today should be concerned about the second century. How the second century affects Christians today in the 21st century. Why it’s essential Christians, understand the concept of canon and what counts as canon in early Christianity. Kruger’s goal in writing about Andy Stanley and what concerns him most about the trajectory of his teaching. How Christians should respond to Andy Stanley. For more from Dr. Kruger on Andy Stanley read his review of Andy's latest book at TGC. About the Guest Michael J. Kruger (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is president and professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. His recent publications include The Question of Canon and The Early Text of the New Testament, coedited with Charles E. Hill. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Michael J. Kruger joins us to speak about his book Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church.

Hey everyone! The latest Mama Bear podcast (Episode 28) encourages you to check out a recent blog post by Michael J. Kruger: “The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible.” There seems to be a trend among those who no longer consider themselves traditional, evangelical Christians; Kruger […] The post AAB Episode 26: The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.

We are joined by Dr. Andreas J. Köstenberger, Senior Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, for a detailed discussion on the important book he co-authored with Dr. Michael J. Kruger, The Heresy of Orthodoxy. Subtitled "How contemporary culture's fascination with diversity has reshaped our understanding of early Christianity", The Heresy of Orthodoxy deconstructs the fashionable trend—both in academia and popular culture—to view early Christianity as essentially a diverse collection of irreconcilable theologies, and through historical reasoning cogently argues for the priority of normative Christianity. (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

This week as we continue our RTS month on The B.A.R. Podcast we go just a few hours up Highway 85 to RTS Charlotte. We are blessed to have Dr. Michael J. Kruger President of RTS Charlotte campus. We talk about his connection with RTS and where he sees it going along with many other great topics. Here is the website he kept referring to: www.michaeljkruger.com Follow and Subscribe EVERYTHING THE B.A.R. PODCAST: Visit the website: www.thebarpodcast.com Like us on Facebook: The Bar Podcast Follow us on Twitter: @thebar_podcast Follow us on Instagram:@thebar_podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-b-a-r-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Michael J. Kruger speaks with us about A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament. This volume introduces each New Testament book in the context of the whole canon of Scripture, helping a wide range of readers with a rich, redemptive-historical guide to each book. Dr. Kruger is President and Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his M.Div. from Westminster Seminary California, and his Ph.D. from New College, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of three books on the issue of canon, Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books (Crossway, 2012), The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford, 2012; edited with Charles Hill), and The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate. In addition to his faculty duties, he currently serves part-time as the Pastor of Teaching at Uptown Christ Covenant Church in downtown Charlotte. Dr. Kruger has spoken on Christ the Center episodes 217 and 283, and his wife, Melissa Kruger, has spoken on episodes 276, 297, and 301.

"Overcoming Our Apathy" Rev. Dr. Michael J. Kruger Revelation 3:14-22 August 21, 2016

"Overcoming Our Apathy" Rev. Dr. Michael J. Kruger Revelation 3:14-22 August 21, 2016

How on earth can we trust the books in the Bible to be the only Word of God, or “canon”, to which no man should add or subtract? What exactly is the canon and why is it important? What are its fundamental flaws, (and if there are any), then how can we be confident in it? The canon can be an intimidating topic so naturally we spared no expense in bringing out the big guns: Michael Kruger. Dr. Kruger is President of Reformed Seminary Charlotte, Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, and author of numerous books. However, he's more widely known for being married to Melissa Kruger. Hopefully we will get her on the show soon - but Michael makes for a nice Plan B.The Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals has a few copies of The Heresy of Orthodoxy by Michael J. Kruger that we would like to giveaway.

Dr. Michael J. Kruger interviews Rev. Kevin DeYoung at RTS Charlotte.

Dr. Michael J. Kruger interviews Rev. Kevin DeYoung at RTS Charlotte.

Dr. Michael J. Kruger, President of RTS Charlotte, preaches on the subject of calling from Jonah 1.

Today's interview is with Michael J. Kruger, Professor of New Testament at Reformed theological seminary in Charlotte, NC. He talks about his background in New Testament studies, his new book on the canon, Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, the nature of the Bible, the meaning and formation of the canon, criteria of canonicity and attributes of canonicity, "other gospels," the apocrypha, how we can know what books belong in the Bible, advice for Christian apologists, and more. Enjoy.