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Greg answers questions about pastors asking the Holy Spirit to come down, the treatment of slaves in Israel versus in other cultures, whether there should be women pastors, and how Christians can claim they have a relationship with Jesus if they've never seen him.   Topics: What are your thoughts on pastors saying, “Holy Spirit, come down and move through your people”? (04:00) Do you know who made the point that we should compare the way the Israelites treated their slaves to the way other cultures treated theirs in order to understand the protections God was giving them? (26:00) Should there be women pastors? (41:00) Jesus hasn't been seen in 2,000 years, so how could you, as a Christian, have a relationship with him since you've never met the man? (51:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Submit a question on the Open Mic Line Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copan The Invisible Man by Greg Koukl Related Links: Did God Condone Slavery? by Amy Hall

How do you respond when someone says your "Christian Nationalism" goes against everything Jesus taught in the Bible? And why are so many Christians preoccupied with LGBTQ+ issues--don't they have their own sinful behaviors to worry about? In this midweek episode, Frank responds to a listener email from Australia related to these and other hot-button issues by answering questions like:How does "Christian Nationalism" compare to secular internationalism?Why should the government care about marriage?Did Jesus believe in equity?Do you call out your own sin or just the sins of others?What are the 3 BIG temptations John 1 warns us about?According to Paul, what kind of person isn't welcome at church?Is God just a cosmic killjoy?What's the difference between torture and torment and which one is found in Hell?What's the deal with the story of Jephthah and his daughter in the Book of Judges?If you have a question you'd like Frank to answer on a future episode, be sure to send it to hello@crossexamined.org and don't forget to download the CrossExamined app where you can access every single episode of 'I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist' organized by date, subject content, or guest(s)!Resources mentioned during the episode:Jesus vs. the Culture self-paced online course - https://bit.ly/3Zp02G8Podcast: When Is Love Evil? - https://bit.ly/4mnA5RqThe BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! - https://youtu.be/qWvwkHKWAfEThe Big Book of Bible Difficulties - https://bit.ly/4dp32s5Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan - https://bit.ly/4jdGgV8Is God a Vindictive Bully? by Paul Copan - https://bit.ly/3HjdvsM

Scott and Shawn dig into the facts about Old Testament slavery laws and share principles for responding to difficult faith challenges in order to answer the question, “does the Bible condone slavery?”

Don't let the "Jesus is Love" crowd fool you. The biblical god is pretty terrifying.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

"Thoughts and prayers" is a phrase that creeps around the internet. People wince at its presence as it seems to make light of human suffering. In this second part of the interview with Dr. Peckham on the subject of suffering, the subject eventually turns to Peckham's new book on prayer. In addition to frameworks that help us make meaning of our suffering, how can prayer help us face down the forces of darkness? If you wrestle with the problem of pain in the world you won't want to miss this episode! Show Notes Book | Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil |  https://a.co/d/1dpNFR6 Website | John Peckham - https://johncpeckham.com 

The problem of pain is the horror that haunts people of faith most. The presence of suffering often scares people away from a picture of a loving all-powerful God. How can we hang on to religious hope living in a reality with monstrous miseries? Dr. John Peckham, research professor of Christian theology and philosophy at Andrews University, and author of Theodicy of Love and Why We Pray, joins Dr. Pierce to examine the never-ending nightmare of why bad things happen to good people. Show Notes Website | John Peckham - https://johncpeckham.com 

Renowned Christian philosopher and theologian Dr. Paul Copan joins us to explore our shared values and address the ethical questions people are faced with when reading the Bible. He discusses how modern readers often overlook the Torah's revolutionary impact by viewing it solely through a contemporary lens, which strips it of historical context. Together, we examine the Mosaic laws in contrast to other ancient laws, like the Code of Hammurabi, revealing just how transformative the Torah was within its pagan surroundings. Dr. Copan shares his approach to interpreting morally challenging passages, applying a “charitability and Golden Rule” perspective that uncovers the depths in the Torah's narratives. Dr. Copan provides a nuanced understanding focused on careful textual analysis. He highlights the Bible's distinct stance on slavery, distinguishing it from the brutal chattel slavery of later times and showing how Judeo-Christian values contributed to its eventual abolition. Naysayers and skeptics are challenged to rethink their preconceived notions about the Torah, especially regarding topics like divine justice, slavery, capital punishment, the Wayward Son, the Sotah ritual, and other often misunderstood sections. What are we to make of what appears to be God's call to wipe out Canaanites and Amalekites? How do we understand the massive loss of life decreed by God in the Great Flood and the death of the Egyptian first-born? This is a discussion you don't want to miss. --- • Bio: Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of nearly 50 books, including the very popular, strong-selling book Is God a Moral Monster? as well as its companion volume, the award-winning Is God a Vindictive Bully? He is coeditor of The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion, The Naturalness of Theistic Belief, Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues, and The Kalām Cosmological Argument (a two-volume anthology). He is coauthor of Creation out of Nothing and Biblical Ethics: Walking in the Way of Wisdom. He has also contributed essays to over 60 books, both scholarly and popular, and he has authored a number of articles in professional journals. In 2017 and 2024, he has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall and Oriel College). For six years, he served as president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. He also helped establish the PBA's M.A. in Philosophy of Religion; PBA also a B.A. in Apologetics, and it offers a Program in Cultural Apologetics (which is heavily scholarshiped). He is co-chair of Tyndale Fellowship's Philosophy of Religion Study Group, which meets every summer in England. Paul is married to Jacqueline, and they have six children. --- • Welcome to JUDAISM DEMYSTIFIED: A PODCAST FOR THE PERPLEXED | Co-hosted by Benjy & Benzi | Thank you to...Super Patron: Jordan Karmily, Platinum Patron: Craig Gordon, Gold Patrons: Dovidchai Abramchayev, Lazer Cohen, Travis Krueger, Vasili Volkoff, Rod Ilian, Silver Patrons: Ellen Fleischer, Daniel Maksumov, Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal, Fred & Antonio, Jeffrey Wasserman, and Jacob Winston! Please SUBSCRIBE to this YouTube Channel and hit the BELL so you can get alerted whenever new clips get posted, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

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Does God endorse slavery?  Is God a misogynist?  What about all the evil in the world that he seems to do nothing about?  Sure God's said to be loving but it could sound like God is a bit more of a moral monster if you look closely.  So let's talk about it. Series Resources⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our email list ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discover your best next step ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠

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What do we do with passages in the Bible that seem to describe ethnic cleansing? For a copy of the presentation handout, see one of the following links: https://hub.mercyhillcc.org/media/tough-questions-3-is-god-a-moral-monster https://nucleus-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/b497ab04099e4b3e23201a5dc7e3340a114cfffd.pdf

It’s important to ask where our standard for right and wrong comes from. Christians believe that God Himself is the standard; because He is the Creator, He gets to say what is right and wrong. Right and wrong are defined primarily by how they align with or oppose God’s own nature. Become a monthly contributor at our site (https://creation.com/donate). You can also help out by telling your family and friends to check out the podcasts.

In week 3 of Barrier to Beliefs, guest speaker Heath Thomas walks us through Exodus 34:5-7 as we explore the question, "can God be both compassionate and full of mercy, and still be just and full of truth?"

This is part 6 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. Tragically, many Christians skip over reading the Torah. They focus on the Gospels or Epistles of the New Testament. However, the first five books of the Bible contain many rich insights into God's heart and how he asked Israel to live. In fact, it's impossible to understand the rest of the Bible, or even Jesus, without first becoming familiar with the Law. This episode will provide you an overview of the Torah's instruction about holiness, sacrifice, justice, and sacred time. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/a9wxI1TWBlE —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Check out the class New Covenant Theology to learn more about biblical covenants as well as this podcast episode on the New Covenant and this one responding to typical arguments for Torah observance today Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Reading the Law takes work Sometimes it's just weird (Lev 11:20-23) Sometimes it's tedious (Ex 26:7-9) Important to focus while reading Eliminate distractions Read aloud if you can Keep track of things (underline, highlight, write notes in the margin) The books of the Law (Torah) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Four categories of Law Holiness Sacrifice Justice Sacred time Sinai and the giving of the Law God came down on the mountain and spoke audibly (Ex 19:16-21) The people agreed to obey and then “stood at a distance” while Moses went up and received the rest of the Law (Ex 20:18-21) Tabernacle The 2nd half of Exodus contains meticulous instructions on how to build the tabernacle and everything that went outside and inside of it. The tabernacle is where God dwelled and where the people made animal sacrifices. Inside the tabernacle was a lampstand, table, bread, alter of incense, and ark of the covenant. Outside of the tent stood the bronze basin and the bronze altar for sacrifices. Numbers Organization of the camp Tabernacle was in the center, surrounded by Levites the Levites set up, tore down, and transported the tabernacle (Num 18:21-24). Later on, David commissioned the Levites to sing and play instruments to praise God (1 Chron 16) A man named Korah instigated a rebellion that resulted in disastrous judgement with God showing that he wanted only the Levites to serve him through the tabernacle worship system. Leviticus Priests maintained the inside of the tabernacle. They butchered animals and offered them on the altar. They managed cleansing ritual when someone became unclean for touching a dead person, touching the carcass of an unclean animal, nocturnal emissions, monthly menstruation, childbirth, bodily discharges, and skin diseases. Israel => Levites => Priests => High Priest Types of sacrifices (Lev 17:11) Burnt offerings Grain offerings Peace (well-being) offerings Sin offerings Guilt offerings Holy day offerings Covenantal structure of Deuteronomy Preamble (Deut 1:1-5) Historical review (Deut 1:6-4:49) Individual laws/requirements (Deut 5-26) Deposit of the text (Deut 31:9, 24-26) List of witnesses (Deut 4:26; 30:19) Blessings and curses (Deut 27-28) Ratification ceremony (Deut 29) Exhortation (Deut 29-30) Deuteronomy Second telling of the law to the next generation Shows so much of God's heart Apodictic laws: general commands (ex. 10 Commandments) Casuistic laws: specific scenarios (ex. Deut 22:6-7; 23:15-16) Dealing with embarrassing or sexist laws God gave the Law to move the people of Israel forward. Comparisons to other ancient near eastern (ANE) law codes (like the Code of Hammurabi) show how the Torah curbed abuses and protected the vulnerable. On first reading, a law (ex. Deut 21:10-14) may seem bizarre or barbaric, but when you consider the historical setting and the options available in a patriarchal society, the wisdom of the Torah shines through brilliantly. Two books that can help you make sense of confusing laws include Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan and How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball. Why the Law matters to you The Torah teaches you who God is and what his preferences are. The new covenant includes many of the same prohibitions and commandments as the old covenant. The Law shows how highly God values holiness over syncretism. Understanding the Pentateuch is necessary for understanding the rest of the Bible. You can extract ethical principles from laws even when the particulars don't line up. Review: The Torah or Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, though much of these books contains narrative. The Law was God's gracious covenant with Israel, detailing how he wanted them to live and be different than the nations around them. The tabernacle was the worship facility God had his people construct. Under King Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem replaced the tabernacle. God set apart the tribe of Levites to manage the tabernacle and the offerings made there. They didn't receive a land inheritance; instead, the people supported them financially. God set apart the priests, a subset of the Levites, to manage the sacrificial system, maintain holiness, and cleanse those who became unclean. The high priest was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in the tabernacle on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Deuteronomy contains the clearest expression of the covenant God made with Israel, updated for the second generation. Although some of the laws contained in the Torah seem backward or offensive to us, they limited abuse and protected vulnerable people amid a patriarchal and unequal society. Although most of the specifics of the Torah don't apply to Christians today, it's critical to understand to know God better and understand other parts of the Bible.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:44)I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this? Catherine - IL (3:46)What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul's book, Chosen by God? Robert - Nashville, TN (7:19)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? Are they different from humans? Matthew - Kansas City, MO (15:14)Can you comment on how to understand some of the Old Testament practices like stoning people for gathering wood on the Sabbath, as well as the book, Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan? Diana - Kansas City, MO (17:33)

Lesson 6 Notes Reading the Law takes work – Sometimes it's just weird (Lev 11:20-23) – Sometimes it's tedious (Ex 26:7-9) – Important to focus while reading – Eliminate distractions – Read aloud if you can – Keep track of things (underline, highlight, write notes in the margin) The books of the Law (Torah) 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy Four categories of Law 1. Holiness 2. Sacrifice 3. Justice 4. Sacred time Sinai and the giving of the Law – God came down on the mountain and spoke audibly (Ex 19:16-21) – The people agreed to obey and then “stood at a distance” while Moses went up and received the rest of the Law (Ex 20:18-21) Tabernacle – The 2nd half of Exodus contains meticulous instructions on how to build the tabernacle and everything that went outside and inside of it. – The tabernacle is where God dwelled and where the people made animal sacrifices. – Inside the tabernacle was a lampstand, table, bread, alter of incense, and ark of the covenant. Outside of the tent stood the bronze basin and the bronze altar for sacrifices. Numbers – Organization of the camp – Tabernacle was in the center, surrounded by Levites – the Levites set up, tore down, and transported the tabernacle (Num 18:21-24). – Later on, David commissioned the Levites to sing and play instruments to praise God (1 Chron 16) – A man named Korah instigated a rebellion that resulted in disastrous judgement with God showing that he wanted only the Levites to serve him through the tabernacle worship system. Leviticus – Priests maintained the inside of the tabernacle. – They butchered animals and offered them on the altar. – They managed cleansing ritual when someone became unclean for touching a dead person, touching the carcass of an unclean animal, nocturnal emissions, monthly menstruation, childbirth, bodily discharges, and skin diseases. – Israel => Levites => Priests => High Priest Types of sacrifices (Lev 17:11) – Burnt offerings – Grain offerings – Peace (well-being) offerings – Sin offerings – Guilt offerings – Holy day offerings Covenantal structure of Deuteronomy 1. Preamble (Deut 1:1-5) 2. Historical review (Deut 1:6-4:49) 3. Individual laws/requirements (Deut 5-26) 4. Deposit of the text (Deut 31:9, 24-26) 5. List of witnesses (Deut 4:26; 30:19) 6. Blessings and curses (Deut 27-28) 7. Ratification ceremony (Deut 29) 8. Exhortation (Deut 29-30) Deuteronomy – Second telling of the law to the next generation – Shows so much of God's heart – Apodictic laws: general commands (ex. 10 Commandments) – Casuistic laws: specific scenarios (ex. Deut 22:6-7; 23:15-16) Dealing with embarrassing or sexist laws – God gave the Law to move the people of Israel forward. – Comparisons to other ancient near eastern (ANE) law codes (like the Code of Hammurabi) show how the Torah curbed abuses and protected the vulnerable. – On first reading, a law (ex. Deut 21:10-14) may seem bizarre or barbaric, but when you consider the historical setting and the options available in a patriarchal society, the wisdom of the Torah shines through brilliantly. – Two books that can help you make sense of confusing laws include Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan and How (Not) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball. Why the Law matters to you – The Torah teaches you who God is and what his preferences are. – The new covenant includes many of the same prohibitions and commandments as the old covenant. – The Law shows how highly God values holiness over syncretism. – Understanding the Pentateuch is necessary for understanding the rest of the Bible. – You can extract ethical principles from laws even when the particulars don't line up. Review: – The Torah or Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, though much of these books contains narrative. – The Law was God’s gracious covenant with Israel, detailing how he wanted them to live and be different than the nations around them. – The tabernacle was the worship facility God had his people construct. Under King Solomon, the temple in Jerusalem replaced the tabernacle. – God set apart the tribe of Levites to manage the tabernacle and the offerings made there. They didn’t receive a land inheritance; instead, the people supported them financially. – God set apart the priests, a subset of the Levites, to manage the sacrificial system, maintain holiness, and cleanse those who became unclean. – The high priest was the only one allowed to enter the holy of holies in the tabernacle on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). – Deuteronomy contains the clearest expression of the covenant God made with Israel, updated for the second generation. – Although some of the laws contained in the Torah seem backward or offensive to us, they limited abuse and protected vulnerable people amid a patriarchal and unequal society. – Although most of the specifics of the Torah don’t apply to Christians today, it’s critical to understand to know God better and understand other parts of the Bible.The post 6: How to Read the Law first appeared on Living Hope.

Sermon Series: Exodus: The Gospel According to the Old Testament Sermon Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Sermon Title: “God: The All-Consuming, Non-Consuming Fire” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Today's Big Idea: God's Revealed Presence is a Holy Fire. But God's Revealed Purpose is a Saving Rescue. SLIDE 2 – Sermon Point 1 – The Burning Bush … God, the All-Consuming Fire (vv. 1-6) SLIDE 3 – “With Moses, the sheep were in good hands. The man's words were few, and his appearance was crude, but his actions were gentle, and his eyes reflected a heart that had found peace … the mannerisms of the courts of Egypt had been replaced by the virtues of gentleness, kindness, patience, meekness, and childlike trust in God.” – Rev. Bernard Woudenberg SLIDE 4 – Genesis 15:17-18 – “When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torchpassed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, ‘To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.'” SLIDE 5 – Leviticus 6:8-9, 12 – “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall be on the hearth on the altar all night until the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be kept burning on it … The fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not go out.'” SLIDE 6 – Deuteronomy 4:23-24 – “Take care, lest you forget the covenant of the Lord your God, which he made with you, and make a carved image, the form of anything that the Lord your God has forbidden you. For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” SLIDE 7 – Revelation 20:14-15 – “Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” SLIDE 8 – Sermon Point 2 – The Gracious Gospel … God, the Non-Consuming Fire (vv. 7-10) SLIDE 9 – Psalm 18:16-17, 19 – “He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me … He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me.” SLIDE 10 – Three Uses of This Sermon for Your Life SLIDE 11 – Fiery Holiness Does Not Make God a Moral Monster, but a Glorious Sovereign. SLIDE 12 – God Often Gets Our Attention by Using Humble Means. SLIDE 13 – The Fire and Thorns of the Burning Bush, Point Us to the Cross of Christ.

Have you ever thought that God seems "harsh," while Jesus seems gentle and loving?How can the same God who wiped out armies in the Old Testament, also be Jesus who teaches children in the New Testament?In this episode, I combat the common misunderstanding that  “The God of the Old Testament is a God of wrath, while the God of the New Testament is a God of love.”God has been consistent in fair judgement of sin, just as He has been abundantly gracious in love.Listen along as I give biblical examples of God's wrath both in the Old Testament and New as well as examples of His great love from Old Testament to New.Resources Mentioned: Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copanhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0801072751/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_Y8BJRC3N6M68ZDG6T4JZ?linkCode=ml2&tag=addiewoost-20Chart of Messianic Prophecies (at the bottom of the article):https://www.gotquestions.org/prophecies-of-Jesus.htmlSupport the show

Episode 49: Year A – 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time In this episode of the Sunday Catholic Word, we focus on four details that are relevant to apologetical discussions. Two of the four come from the first reading, which is taken from Exodus 22:20-26, and each deal with separate questions: whether God is a moral monster for killing people and whether charging interest on a loan is sinful. The other two details come from the Gospel reading, which for this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A is Matthew 22:34-40. These details relate to two apologetical topics: the necessity for Christians to…

Happy Wednesday!  Today, Paul Copan joins us for the podcast! Paul shares about his faith journey, what he does for a living, and how became the go-to voice for questions about the Old Testament.  In this episode, Janel and Paul discuss the different components of progressive Christianity and they seek to answer Rachel's questions about God's character. They talk about the importance of reading scripture in context, how to know which passages to take literally and which passages to question, the moral vision of the Bible, diversity among Christian followers, and more!  Paul also talks about why he is concerned about the teachings of Richard Rohr and similar thinkers. He upfront about Rohr's incorrect beliefs about Jesus, his embracing of pantheism, and the abandonment of many core tenants of the Christian faith. Paul also speaks about the deity of Jesus, and loving others when we don't agree with their beliefs of lifestyles.  We hope you are edified by today's episode!  About Paul Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of over 40 books, including works such as Is God a Moral Monster?, Is God a Vindictive Bully?, The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion, The Naturalness of Theistic Belief, Creation out of Nothing, Philosophy of Religion: Classic and Contemporary Issues, A Little Book for New Philosophers, and The Kalām Cosmological Argument (a two-volume anthology). He has also contributed essays to over 50 books, both scholarly and popular, and he has authored a number of articles in professional journals.   ----- We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! Paul's Website Is God a Moral Monster? - Paul Copan Did God Really Command Genocide? - Paul Copan Is God A Vindictive Bully? - Paul Copan Paul Copan & Randall Rouser on Unbelievable? Progressive Christianity on the Road - Paul Copan A Heretic's Christ, A False Salvation - Douglas Groothuis What is a Woman? - DailyWire Documentary Francis Beckwith Greg Boyd  Roger Olson Frank Turek Miroslav Volf Randall Rouser John Calvin Greg Beale Rachel Held Evans John Mark Comer Craig Blomberg Richard Rohr

In this episode Brandon Pete and Robert discussed difficult questions related to violence in the Bible and how it is relevant in current cultural conversations about violence. They explored how the language used in the Old Testament may have been attributed to the gods in ancient cultures and how Jewish people had the unique ability to consult the Lord directly. Pete acknowledged that there are difficult questions that arise when trying to understand the Bible but emphasized that Christians should maintain their faith in its teachings. The team went on to talk about their personal struggles with some of the violent passages in the Old Testament but emphasized that it's important to view the Bible through the lens of the overarching story of God to understand the context of certain verses. They discussed how Jesus came to bring judgment but was still the Prince of Peace, seeking to bring Shalom by rebuilding and returning things to their original state.

Today we have part two part of a lecture that Ryan gave on Paul Copan's book "Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God". Support the show

Today we have part one of a two part lecture that Ryan gave on Paul Copan's book "Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God". Producer's note: Ryan is sitting on a very squeaky chair early on, apologies for the noise it does get better!Support the show

In this video, we explore the concept of a "moral monster" – someone who is able to differentiate between righteousness and evil in every aspect of life and who is completely committed to doing what is right. We dive deep into why the term "moral monster" is more fitting than simply calling someone a "moral man or woman" and discuss the reality of morality being already set in stone. Through personal accountability and the determination to do what is right all the time, anyone can become a moral monster and destroy their adversaries. So join us as we uncover how to become a deadly force against immorality and rise up as a true moral monster. Check us out on Instagram: Dalton: https://www.instagram.com/dalton.r.howell/ Isaac: https://www.instagram.com/isaacjwooden/

Greg answers questions about slavery in the Bible, whether men wrote the Bible to control people, the biblical definitions of love and judgment, and whether Jesus is still both fully man and fully God now that he's been resurrected.   Topics: Can you help me understand the verses in the Bible that talk about slavery? (05:00) Did men write the Bible to control other people? (17:00) Another note on slavery (25:00) What is the biblical definition of love and the biblical definition of judgment? (29:00) Is Jesus still fully human now that he's been resurrected, or was his humanity temporary? (47:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan Interview: Paul Copan on Slavery in the Bible Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges by Greg Koukl Amazing Grace film Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Greg Koukl The Chalcedonian Creed Related Links: Did God Condone Slavery? by Amy Hall

Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster?, joins us to look at heterosexual sins in the Bible. When we talk about sex and the Bible, we frequently jump to more controversial issues, like homosexuality. But there are many heterosexual sins in the Bible and they matter, too! And some of these strike us as rather strange, especially some in the Old Testament that deal with issues of war, rape, and marriage. Many thanks to Dr. Copan for lending his expertise as we tackle some tough and controversial topics! Why the explicit label? It isn't because we use naughty words, but rather because the content is not really safe for children. We are creating content for young adults and we are talking about adult experiences. While we do not intend to be crude or licentious, there is no way to have a really honest conversation without at least some specifics. So, in the interest to our listeners, we thought we would be extra cautious and include that label.

Is God a vindictive bully? Is the God of the Old Testament different than the God of the New Testament? Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing, and violence. But a rising tide of critics within the church claim that Moses and other "primitive," violence-prone prophets were mistaken about God's commands and character. Both sets of critics dismiss this allegedly harsh, flawed, "textual" Old Testament God in favor of the kind, compassionate, "actual" God revealed by Jesus. But are they right to do so? There's no better person on the planet to discuss this issue than our good friend and noted apologist, Dr. Paul Copan! Following his popular book, Is God a Moral Monster?, his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?: Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments, contains brand new content and takes on some of the most difficult Old Testament challenges and places them in their larger historical and theological contexts to help us dispute these emerging claims that are creating a destructive gap between the Testaments. On today's podcast episode, Frank and Paul discuss the following questions: Who are these critics "from without and from within" the Church? Did Jesus really repudiate the laws of Moses? What's the deal with imprecatory psalms like Psalm 137 and "dashing babies against the rocks"?! What can the Old Testament law still teach us today? What is incrementalism, and how does God use it? Does "utter destruction" really mean what we think it does?   To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into great discussions with like-minded Christians while providing financial support for our ministry. Paul's new book: https://a.co/d/7gB1YLZ Paul's website: http://www.paulcopan.com/ If you would like to submit a question to be answered on the show, please email your question to Hello@Crossexamined.org. Subscribe on Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: https://cutt.ly/0E2eua9 Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher   Download Transcript

In this episode, Brian Auten and Chad Gross interview Paul Copan on the themes in his latest book: Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments. https://a315.co/3FgJs1r0:44 - Intro, and Chad's atheist role-play5:33 - Intro to Paul Copan11:30 - How important is it to read Old Testament texts with discernment?15:30 - Why continue writing about the topic of “the God of the OT”?22:54 - Paul lays out the landscape of views from “critics within”30:33 - What is the proper role of our own moral intuitions when looking at challenging things in the Old Testament?38:48 - Should we “unhitch” the Old Testament from the New?44:35 - How do we read and handle imprecatory Psalms in scripture?50:14 - What would you say to someone who has walked away from the faith because they cannot accept Old Testament portrayals of God?====================================*Helpful links:*Paul Copan's Website: www.paulcopan.comBOOKS:Is God a Moral Monster? - https://a315.co/3FhmVlnDid God Really Command Genocide?: Coming to Terms with the Justice of God - https://a315.co/3Fip5kMTrue for You, But Not for Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith - https://a315.co/3VlIdnsWhen God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3VJQp0JThat's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith - https://a315.co/3XOaXXq"How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?" - https://a315.co/3uiH4AYDEBATE:Unbelievable? Can the Canaanite conquest be reconciled with a God of love? Paul Copan vs Randal Rauser - https://a315.co/3EVEB4nPalm Beach Atlantic University Masters in Apologeticshttps://a315.co/3B2CLxD====================================We appreciate your feedback.If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

Nick Shalna is joined by Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster and Is God a Vindictive Bully,  to discuss what the Bible really has to say about the topic of slavery. Are there drastic differences between the African slave trade and the "slavery" mentioned in the Old Testament? How is servitude in the Bible to be viewed in light of other ancient near eastern cultures? Join us as Dr. Copan answers these questions as well as many others regarding the topic of slavery in the Bible.Interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/Is God a Moral Monster book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Moral-Monster-Making-Testament/dp/0801072751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZ30SK75M8T0&keywords=is+god+a+moral+monster+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265441&sprefix=is+god+a%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1Is God a Vindictive Bully book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=is+god+a+vindictive+bully+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265474&sprefix=is+god+a+vind%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1Dr. Copan's Website:http://www.paulcopan.com/Support the show

Dr. Paul Copan joins Michael to discuss how to accurately interpret scripture and his new book, ‘Is God a Vindictive Bully?' Resources Mentioned Paul Copan - Is God a Vindictive Bully? Paul Copan - Is God a Moral Monster? Paul Copan & Matt Flannagan - Did God Really Command Genocide? Read the full blog post here.

Greg responds to Doug the atheist's comments on one of Tim Barnett's videos, then he answers questions about what Christians mean when they say God told them to do something, slavery, going on vacation without one's spouse, and whether if a Christian isn't healed, it's because he lacks faith.   Topics: Commentary: Count the cost of following Jesus. (00:00) What do Christians mean when they say God told them to do something? (18:00) Slavery is never condemned in the Bible, so why does it seem wrong? (26:00) Is it appropriate for a married person to go on a vacation without his or her spouse? (37:00) If a Christian doesn't get healed, is it because he didn't have enough faith? (46:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Acts and the Voice of God by Greg Koukl The Ambassador's Guide to the Voice of God by Greg Koukl Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copan Related Links: Be Willing to Submit to Our Good God on the Issue of Homosexuality by Amy Hall Gay or Straight, We All Must Decide if We Love Jesus above All Else by Amy Hall Be Obedient Even When You Don't Understand the Command by Amy Hall Is It God's Will to Always Heal? by Tim Barnett

My guest is Dr. Paul Copan, a noted defender of the faith and professor of philosophy at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Paul has authored over a dozen books on apologetics, as well as edited and contributed to many more. He is with me today to discuss this vitally important topic of, in the words of Peter, “giving a reason for the hope within.” (I Peter 3:15) In this podcast we discuss: What is “apologetics”? How Paul got interested in studying apologetics Why it is important all Christian students understand apologetics Understanding Christianity as a “knowledge tradition” rather than just a “belief tradition” Why speaking in terms of “world views” requires atheists to also defend their beliefs Some examples of how non-Christians and Christians have been helped by apologetics Biblical passages that seem to say faith is important, not reason “The problem of evil”--a common objection requiring a response (and a response) The role of the Holy Spirit in apologetics The most important apologetic topics to understand today Old Testament ethical challenges like God possibly commanding genocide Responding to challenges to the biblical view of sexuality The importance of a proper understanding of faith and science How to begin studying apologetics Tips for having good apologetic conversations ”with gentleness and respect” Resources mentioned during our conversation: Paul Copan's website  www.PaulCopan.com Paul Copan, True For You But Not For Me: Overcoming Objections to Christian Faith _________, Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God _________, Is God a Vindictive Bully? Reconciling Portraits of God in the Old and New Testaments ________, That's Just Your Interpretation: Responding to Skeptics Who Challenge Your Faith ________, How Do You Know You're Not Wrong? Responding to Objections That Leave Christians Speechless ________, When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide to Everyday Apologetics Paul Copan, et al., eds., Dictionary of Christianity and Science: The Definitive Reference for the Intersection of Christian Faith and Contemporary Science _________, Three Views on Christianity and Science _________, The Apologetics Study Bible Paul Copan, Paul Gould, et al., The Worldview Bulletin newsletter Paul Gould, Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World Jana Harmon, Side B Stories: Atheist conversion to Christianity podcast Ruth Tucker, Walking Away From Faith: Unraveling the Mystery of Belief and Unbelief William Lane Craig's Reasonable Faith website Palm Beach Atlantic University: Bachelor of Arts in Apologetics and Master of Arts in Philosophy of Religion Reasonable Faith campus ministry

This week Jonathan is flying solo in the studio and he interviewed SVCC member Conner Gayda!  JM's Album Of The Week (Jonathan's Pick): Rend Collective - Whosoever Bradford's Book Club (Jonathan's Pick): Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copan 

For full show notes & information about the hosts www.leahchapman.org/podcasts/s8e10Is Yahweh a terrible god like those from the movie Thor: Love and Thunder? This week Leah and Andrew explore how our God is different from those gods. We explore a passage from Joshua 6 to consider how we can think through God's destruction in the Old Testament. Lastly, we explore why we can believe our God is real even though the gods on the council from the movie are not.Support:Patreon: www.patreon.com/leahdchapman - Starting at $1/month!One-Time Gift: www.leahchapman.org/donateRecommended Resources:Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God by Paul Copan“Do Atheists Believe In Just One Less God Than Christians?” by J Warner Wallace“Why Would A Good God Behave So Badly?” by J Warner WallaceLogos Fundamentals:For audio Bibles, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theology for 50% off plus five free books!www.leahchapman.org/logosfundamentalsLet's get social!Subscribe to our newsletterFollow me on…Instagram: www.instagram.com/apologeticssimplifiedFacebook: www.facebook.com/apologeticssimplifiedTwitter: www.twitter.com/ApoloSimplifiedGuests and their recommended resources may or may not reflect the views of Leah or Andrew. I am an Amazon Affiliate and may receive monetary compensation if you purchase from Amazon links.

If you struggle with how to reconcile a God of love commanding his people, the Israelites, to commit acts of war and bloodshed in the Old Testament—then you don't want to miss this episode. Jason sits down with Dr. Paul Copan, one of the foremost experts on the atrocities of the Bible, to offer explanations for troubling passages.  Links to Paul Copan Paul's Website Paul on Twitter Paul on Facebook Jason Jimenez on Social Media Follow @JasonPJimenez on Twitter Follow @JasonPJiminez on Instagram Subscribe to Jason Jimenez on YouTube Additional Resources Challenging Conversations book on Amazon Stand Strong Ministries Website Stand Strong Ministries on Facebook

Is the God of the Old Testament morally evil? Why do some people view the Old Testament God as a malevolent monster? How can I reconcile a God of love with what I read in the Old Testament? An interview with Dr. Paul Copan. Paul Copan Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God Is God a Vindictive Bully (Pre-order) This episode on YouTube Transcript

In this episode Brian Auten & Chad Gross discuss the topic of slavery in the Bible. Did the Bible condone slavery? A wide-ranging discussion.This week's book reading discussed:1:54 - Peter J. Williams' book: Can We Trust the Gospels? https://a315.co/3EHH8ic2:25 - C. S. Lewis - A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophethttps://a315.co/3va7hTA3:01 - Frank Turek's Hollywood Heroeshttps://a315.co/37GQ0IW5:48 - Mailbag question: Molinism, Provisionism, and crossing the streams… and Tim Stratton's response9:10 - Tim Stratton's book: Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism: A Biblical, Historical, Theological, and Philosophical Analysishttps://a315.co/3EPYc5S10:00 - Introduction to the topic of slavery and the Bible13:51 - Peter J. William's talk: Does the Bible Promote Slavery?https://a315.co/3xQbRZg13:58 - Defining what slavery is…17:30 - Distinctions in meanings; translation differences27:19 - John Mark Reynolds article on slavery in the Apologetics Study Bible for Studentshttps://a315.co/3ELekFO37:50 - Racial slavery: does the Bible condone it?41:40 - Some take-awaysRecommended resources on Slavery and Old Testament ethics:• Against All Gods: What's Right and Wrong with the New Atheism by John Mark Reynolds and Phillip Johnsonhttps://a315.co/36MO29y• Christianity On Trial: Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigotry by Vincent Carroll and David Shifletthttps://a315.co/3EGeY7p• Is God a Moral Monster? by Paul Copanhttps://a315.co/3xQ6CII• God Behaving Badly by David Lambhttps://a315.co/39esjrUWe welcome your feedback!If you have a question or comment for the podcast, record it and send it our way using www.speakpipe.com/Apologetics315 or you can email us at podcast@apologetics315.com

Paul Copan (Ph.D., Philosophy, Marquette University) is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University (Florida) and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He is author or editor of over 40 books, including works such as Is God a Moral Monster? and the forthcoming Is God a Vindictive Bully?--both of which are the focus of our conversation.  In this episode, we discuss several problem passages in the Old Testament including the conquest of Canaan, the mauling of the young men who taunted Elisha (2 Kings 2), the killing of Uzzah who touched the ark (2 Sam 6), and the seemingly strange statements about women in Deuteronomy 21-22.  http://www.paulcopan.com –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/titr or use code TITR at faithfulcounseling.com –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com

SHOW NOTESRick's recommendation on where to start reading the Bible: John or LukeIs God a Moral Monster by Paul CopanEhrman ProjectThe Holy Post PodcastPsalm 51Daniel 2 

Relationships Series This is week three of our Relationships series. In this series we are looking at the life of Jacob and the way God redemptively used Jacob's relationships to bring about promise and deliverance for his people. In This Episode Brad is back from vacation and in this episode, he and Dan focus on Genesis 28-29 and discuss Jacob's life and relationships including questions like: Jacob had multiple wive - what do we do when we read the bible and encounter stories that seem so distant culturally from our own? Does the bible condone polygamy (no!).  How can we see our own messiness in Jacob's story? What do Jacob and Downton Abbey have in common? What does the word "blessing" mean and why is it such a big deal in the bible? Resources referenced in this episode: Book: Paul Copan, Is God a Moral Monster?: Making Sense of the Old Testament God. Amazon link. Podcast Episode: The Bible Project, "Great Blessing and Great Responsibility." Episode link. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at podcasts@calvary.church and we will make sure to include them! You can find more resources for this series on our website: calvary.church/relationshipseries. 

Many today claim that God is a racist, they search the Bible to find that there is slavery mentioned, and pull those verses out of context to imply that God is some moral monster who is a menace to society, whose ways are antiquated and not fit for modern day learning. What does the Bible's context determine concerning slavery? Is God really a racist? Affiliate Links: Black Rifle Coffee—  https://amzn.to/3xEZyN1Is God a Moral Monster—   https://amzn.to/3xOUENPSupport me! Buy Me a Coffee! — https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RelgiousCoffee Email me to Give Coffee Requests or Ask Questions Related to The Show— thereligiouscoffeehour@gmail.com

Part two of Jon's conversation with Rick Mattson: Apologist, Evangelist, Author, and InterVarsity Alumni! Jon asks a few more "stump the chump" questions like, "Do we even need God in this high access world?" Rick also shares some tips for post-college evangelism. Enjoy!A few things you may want to look into after this episode...Authors: Tim Keller & Lee StrobelGod Behaving Badly by David T. LambIs God a Moral Monster by Paul CopanCheck out Rick's blog, books, and other materials: http://rickmattsonoutreach.comGet Subscribed!Episode Email UpdatesWebsiteInstagram & FB: @afterivpod ★ Support this podcast ★

Imagine you're at a networking event. I walk up to you with a smile, shake your hand, introduce myself, and ask, “Who are you?” How do you respond?Welcome to episode 10 of The Heart of a Leader!If you're like most people, you'd probably start talking about your company and what services you provide. If so, then you're not answering my question. I asked about who you are, not what you do. In our culture, we tend to lose who we are while trying to find success.So, don't worry, you're not alone…In this episode:"Letters From a Skeptic" - Gregory Boyd"Is God a Moral Monster?" - Paul Copan“True For You But Not For Me” - Paul Copan“But Don't All Religions Lead to God” - Michael Green“The Reason for God” - Timothy Keller“Tactics” - Greg Koukl“Mere Christianity” - C.S. Lewis“The Case for Faith” - Lee StrobelThe Heart of a Leader PodcastLearn more about coaching with Daniel Jenkins.Schedule a discovery coaching call with Daniel Jenkins.Follow Daniel on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Jonathan Morrow defends the Bible against several major challenges. For this podcast I review his reaction to the idea that the Bible supports slavery, promotes genocide, is homophobic, and demeans women. Another good book that goes into more depth with these issues is Paul Copan's Is God a Moral Monster?

Guest: Dr. J. Michael Thigpen | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Thigpen about how Christians can make sense of Old Testament texts that describe God’s judgement. Topics of conversation include: 1) Why do we need a God who judges? 2) How do we understand God’s justice in light of the killing of infants? 3) How should these Old Testament stories of judgement cause us to reflect on our own lives? 4) How is the Old Testament understanding of propitiation important for understanding the gospel? Dr. J. Michael Thigpen is provost and professor of Old Testament at Phoenix Seminary. He previously served as the executive director of the Evangelical Theological Society as well as an associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics at the Talbot School of Theology. He is the author of several books, including Divine Motive in the Hebrew Bible: A Comprehensive Survey and Analysis. Dr. Thigpen holds a PhD from Hebrew Union College. Full show notes at https://ps.edu/is-god-a-moral-monster-j-michael-thigpen/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this series, we are going to wrestle with some of the big life questions we all have but might not have the courage to ask. This week ask the question, "Is God a Moral Monster?" Next Steps: • What things in the Old Testament about God make you uncomfortable? • Why do we at times struggle to see a loving God as a God of justice also? • How do you see the justice and love of God played out at the cross? In your life? Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

Series: Asking For A Friend Psalm 103:13-18; Hebrews 1:1-3 Mike Bellanti August 23, 2020

I'm hoping to some more content on violence in the Old Testament as well as a much more detailed and thoughtful response to Greg Boyd's "Cruciform Hermeneutic" in the future. Until then, here is a video getting started on those topics and hopefully offering some help on topics like "How could God kill people?", "What about the Amalekites?", "How literal are the 'destroy them all' passages?", "Is it reasonable to just say that those passages don't really reflect God's commands?" Here's a link to Paul Copan's book "Is God a Moral Monster?" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EPYPY4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Here's a link to the YouTube channel for The Remnant Radio https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC31RZ-b3D1w452JLuzLVl4Q Here are my three videos on whether the Bible has been changed or not and it includes my full explanation of what's going on with the passage in John about the woman caught in adultery. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuzJhPtmrgqpVoXhjvqiIjW If you want to help me continue making free content then you can do so through my website at this link https://biblethinker.org/index.php/donate