Podcasts about old testament violence

In this conversation with Richard Beck, author of The Book of Love, we explore what it actually means to read Scripture through the hermeneutic of love. Richard helps us see that we have to reckon with our attachment to God - whether we actually believe he's for us - because that fear or security shapes everything about how we read. We get into the violent texts of the Old Testament, why both conservatives and progressives have their own blind spots, how the Bible raises hard questions, and what seeing the cross through a hermeneutic of love looks like.Richard Beck is professor of psychology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, where he also lives. He is a popular blogger and speaker and the author of several books, most recently The Shape of Joy and The Book of Love. His published research also covers topics as diverse as the psychology of profanity and why Christian bookstore art is so bad. Beck leads a Bible study each week for inmates at a maximum-security prison.Richard's Book:The Book of LoveRichard's Recommendations:What it Means to be ProtestantConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

In this message, Pastor Kory takes an honest look at the violence found in the Old Testament and why it troubles many Christians today. He explains why simple answers don't work and explores how history, culture, and storytelling shape these passages. Most importantly, he urges listeners to read the Bible through the life and teachings of Jesus, approaching hard texts with humility, faith, and trust that God's mercy is greater than our understanding.

In this episode I discuss how Christians need to think critically about collateral damage in war. Inspired by the recent outbreak of war in Iran, in which many believers flippantly dismiss the deaths of innocent noncombatants, including little girls, there is no Biblical, ethical, or theological justification for collateral damage. I explain how my views on this issue developed over time and how Christians must embrace the post-national identity of Abraham's family and the obvious consequences of Genesis 1:26-28 in which all humans are created in God's image and likeness. Being born on the wrong side of an imaginary line doesn't change that reality. I talk about the problems of just war theory with respect to modern warfare, the hypocrisy of Americans who will justify the death of foreign women and children while claiming we must always defend American women and children, the problem of war in the Old Testament, and how Christians must be morally and intellectually consistent, always defending the rights and value of all human life. In short, there is no Christian justification for collateral damage.  Media Referenced:Calhoun on the Just War Theory: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/critique-of-the-just-war-theory-laurie-calhoun/ Ballard on Old Testament Violence: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-193-the-problem-of-old-testament-violence-with-jordan-ballard/ Genesis 3: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-232-genesis-35-and-the-problem-of-power/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Does the God of the Old Testament seem different in the New Testament? A caller asked me about this apparent shift from violence to mercy. Is God having a personality crisis? And what about evil and disasters – is God hurling calamities our way?God's character is unchanging, but there's been a radical change in covenants. As believers today, we're living under a better deal with better promises. No more worrying about losing the Holy Spirit or offering endless sacrifices. The Gospel offers us a life of grace and freedom.Dive into this video and transform your understanding of God's goodness. Yes, He's the same yesterday, today, and forever, but the New Covenant changes everything!We hope you enjoyed this episode. Since we're a nonprofit organization, episodes like these are only made possible by friends like you.You can help us continue sharing God's message of grace with the world here: https://andrewfarley.org/donate/Connect with Dr. Andrew Farley here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAndrewFarleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewfarleyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAndrewFarleyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandrewfarleyWebsite: https://www.andrewfarley.org/

Tension exists between God's enemy-embracing love demonstrated by Jesus on the cross and gruesome Old Testament stories where God commands or commits horrendous violence. But just like Jesus bears our ugly sin and makes the cross beautiful, God bears our ugly stories about him in the beauty of his humble cross-like character.

SummaryChad Gross interviews Dr. Christopher Cloos about the challenging Old Testament violence texts and his recent debate with theologian Randal Rauser. They explore the complexities of interpreting these texts, the role of moral intuition, and the contrasting views of covenant virtue ethics and providential errancy theory. The conversation delves into how moral intuitions can inform biblical interpretation while also addressing the potential pitfalls of subjectivity in understanding scripture. They explore how moral intuition can be used to interpret scripture, the implications of difficult passages, and the importance of engaging with differing views charitably. The conversation also highlights resources for further learning in this area.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Apologetics and Old Testament Violence03:02 Dr. Cloos' Background and Interest in Old Testament Texts06:06 Debate Overview: Rauser vs. Cloos on Biblical Violence08:47 Understanding Moral Intuition in Biblical Interpretation11:55 Covenant Virtue Ethics vs. Providential Errancy Theory14:54 The Role of Moral Intuition in Exegesis17:53 Concerns About Subjectivity in Interpretation20:50 Using Jesus as a Tool for Interpretation25:58 Epistemic Circularity and Moral Intuition32:28 Covenant Virtue Ethics and Difficult Texts40:02 The Role of Hyperbole in Ancient Texts48:10 Engaging with Different Views Charitably53:42 Resources for Further Learning================================We appreciate your feedback.If you're on TWITTER, you can follow Chad @TBapologetics.You can follow Brian @TheBrianAutenAnd of course, you can follow @Apologetics315If 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

In this episode I talk with Dr. Jordan Ballard, Assistant Professor at the John W. Wralings School of Divinity at Liberty University and adjunct professor at Calvary University. His doctoral thesis was entitled The Kindness and Severity of God: A Defense of the Conquest of Canaan, which explores the conquest narratives in Joshua 1-12. We will be discussing the problem of Old Testament violence and how to think about it from a Christian perspective. We situate the conquest narratives in the context of Old Testament theology more generally, which includes God's plan to redeem creation, and the narrative context of the book of Joshua. We discuss God's unique prerogative to make decisions about human life, Canaanite evil and Israel's covenant, and the apparent discrepancy between the presentation of God's character in the Old and New Testaments. This is an excellent primer for anyone concerned about problem of violence in the Old Testament and how Christians should reckon with it.  Media Referenced:The Kindness and Severity of God: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/3815/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

How would you help a believer who is involved in sexual immorality? Do we see God immediately when we die or do we have to wait? How is God always the same but then the Old Testament is filled with such violence? Does God bring disaster upon us? I feel so condemned because of my failed marriage and my past. What can I do?

How would you help a believer who is involved in sexual immorality? Do we see God immediately when we die or do we have to wait? How is God always the same but then the Old Testament is filled with such violence? Does God bring disaster upon us? I feel so condemned because of my failed marriage and my past. What can I do? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

How would you help a believer who is involved in sexual immorality? Do we see God immediately when we die or do we have to wait? How is God always the same but then the Old Testament is filled with such violence? Does God bring disaster upon us? I feel so condemned because of my failed marriage and my past. What can I do? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

How do we reconcile Old Testament violence with the message of Jesus today? What does James 2 mean when it says three times that we are “justified by works”? (We can't ignore the presence of this phrase, and we must wrestle with it.) Why does James 5 say we will come under judgment if we don't keep our word? Aren't Christians free from God's judgment?

How do we reconcile Old Testament violence with the message of Jesus today? What does James 2 mean when it says three times that we are justified by works? (We can't ignore the presence of this phrase, and we must wrestle with it.) Why does James 5 say we will come under judgment if we don't keep our word? Aren't Christians free from God's judgment? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

Noah has a conversation with Dr. Sandra Richter on her new Bible study Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges. In the podcast interview, Sandy talks through difficult stumbling blocks to approaching the Old Testament like violence and sexism. She gives great insight into why and how to read the Old Testament and apply it to our lives as new covenant Christians, with a focus on the unique person of Deborah.    Sandy Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. Richter earned her PhD in Hebrew Bible from Harvard University and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is the author of The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (IVP) and the much-loved series of video Bible study curriculums that have grown from that project. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. As her many students will tell you, Sandy's particular gift is bringing the real people and real places of the biblical narrative to life. Richter is a member of the New International Version (NIV) Translation Committee, she has spent many years bringing student groups to Israel to study historical geography and field archaeology, and in her technical work often writes on the intersections between Syro-Palestinian archaeology, linguistics and Bible. She is the author of the brand new Bible study, Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges, which includes an 8-Session Video Bible Study Part of the Epic of Eden Curriculum Series.   You can also watch the podcast episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jt4rHesbhRQ   sandralrichter.substack.com   Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net   Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off.   Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND   Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”)   Support the show and get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to email the show and request topics.   Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.

Sermon on the Mount Q+R 3 (E25) – What does Jesus mean when he describes people entering the Kingdom of the skies? Are the promises in the Beatitudes possible now, or do we need to wait for the new creation? How did Jesus respond to other perspectives on how to treat our enemies? How do we reconcile Jesus' teachings on creative nonviolence with violence in the Old Testament narratives? Why does Jesus tell his followers to be perfect when the Bible repeatedly mentions that all humans fail? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from episodes 15-22 in the Sermon on the Mount series. Thank you to our audience for your thoughtful questions!View more resources on our website →Timestamps Chapter 1: What Do You Have to Do to Enter God's Kingdom? (0:00-10:07)Chapter 2: Is It Possible to Experience the Kingdom of God Now? (10:07-18:27Chapter 3: How Do Jesus' Teachings About Nonviolence Fit With Violence in the Hebrew Bible? (18:27-27:47)Chapter 4: How Should Jesus' Disciples Advance God's Kingdom? (27:47-40:46)Chapter 5: Why Does Jesus Tell His Followers to be Perfect When He's the Only Perfect Human? (40:46-53:32)Referenced ResourcesThe Great Divorce by C.S. LewisFlood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God by Matthew J. Lynch and Helen PaynterThe Violence of the Biblical God: Canonical Narrative and Christian Faith by L. Daniel HawkCheck out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie KohenBibleProject theme song by TENTSShow CreditsJon Collins is the creative producer for today's show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; Colin Wilson, producer; Stephanie Tam, consultant and editor. Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and also provided our sound design and mix. Tyler Bailey was supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Christopher Maier compiles our audience questions.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Does Satan have the power to read our minds? Michelle - Vancouver, BC (0:53)Is Hell a literal place of fire? Maggie - St. Louis, MO (2:12)Is it true that when Christ returns, those who are alive in Christ will escape death? Brian - Syracuse, NY (5:13)In John 17:20-26, Jesus prayed “that they may all be one.” Why then are there so many denominations? Dan - Huntingburg, IN (7:46)Did the ancient mystery religions influence the Apostle Paul and the Bible? Eddie - Vancouver, BC (15:13)Can you comment on the amount of violence in the Old Testament? Why did God command so much violence? Michelle - St. Louis, MO (19:22)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:Was the Fall of Adam and Eve metaphoric or literal? Tim - Carthage, NC (0:58)How do we distinguish between laws in the Old Testament against homosexuality and things like using two different types of cloth? Sarah - Omaha, NE (7:40)Did the ancient mystery religions influence the Apostle Paul and the Bible? Eddie - Vancouver, BC (15:13)Can you comment on the amount of violence in the Old Testament? Why did God command so much violence? Michelle - St. Louis, MO (19:22)

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Dr. Matthew Lynch is an Associate Professor of Old Testament at Regent College. In this interview, I chat with Dr. Lynch about his work on questions surrounding Old Testament violence. Follow Dr. Lynch: https://twitter.com/mattlynch_ot?lang=en The Book: https://www.ivpress.com/flood-and-fury -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

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Episode: Chris Tilling talks with Matt Lynch about Old Testament violence. They take a deep dive into … the flood story in Genesis then traverse the Promised Land to consider the […] The post Matt Lynch – Flood and Fury (on Old Testament Violence) first appeared on OnScript.

Episode: Chris Tilling talks with Matt Lynch about Old Testament violence. They take a deep dive into … the flood story in Genesis then traverse the Promised Land to consider the […] The post Matt Lynch – Flood and Fury (on Old Testament Violence) first appeared on OnScript.

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Dr. Matthew Lynch takes us on a deep dive into the challenging topic of Old Testament violence. Our conversation focuses on his latest book: Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God. How do we read violent stories such as the Flood and the "conquest" of Canaan in light of the belief of a loving God. Pick up a copy of Flood and Fury: https://amzn.to/3MPbF3p Bio: Matthew J. Lynch is associate professor of Old Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada. He is the author of First Isaiah and the Disappearance of the Gods, Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible: A Literary and Cultural Study, and Monotheism and Institutions in the Book of Chronicles: Temple, Priesthood, and Kingship in Post-Exilic Perspective. He is the co-founder of the OnScript podcast, a podcast focused on providing engaging conversations on Bible and theology. Connect with Matthew: Twitter: @MattLynch_OT OnScript podcast: https://onscript.study/podcast/ Web: https://www.regent-college.edu/faculty/full-time/matthew-lynch Brian Russell's Information Information on Brian's Signature Deep Dive Spirituality Coaching for Pastors and Spiritually Minded Leaders: www.deepdivespirituality.com Brian Russell's Books Sign up for updates on Brian's next book (Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation): www.drbrianrussell.org   Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: deepdivespirituality@gmail.com Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.  

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We move forward in the series, "A Cruciform Life", by looking to reconcile the image of Christ on the Cross and the acts of violence in the Old Testament.⁠ As we continue to meditate on these topics, let us reflect on Luke 24:27, which says, "And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself." If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Luke 4:17-19 // ...and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,     because he has anointed me     to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners     and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,     to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”

Tom responds to listener Qs on Andy Stanley ‘unhitching' Christianity from the Old Testament, the historicity of the Exodus, and the way that Greg Boyd interprets violent portraits of God in ‘The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God'. First broadcast in 2019.   • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

In this episode, the group discusses the differences between happiness and joy and where they both come from, which is ultimately the hope found in the love of Jesus Christ.    References: Randy Alcorn – Former Pastor and Founder/Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries Westminster Catechism "Foxe's Book of Martyrs" - John Foxe Proverbs 8:36 Proverbs 11:8 Proverbs 13:25 Ecclesiastes 12:13 2 Corinthians 8:9 Philippians 4:19 Derek's articles on Old Testament Violence - https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/ Website - https://lightengroup.org/ (https://lightengroup.org) Instagram – https://instagram.com/lightengroup (https://instagram.com/lightengroup) Facebook – https://facebook.com/lightengroup (https://facebook.com/lightengroup)

Does God love non-believers? In today's episode, the group looks at this question. How can God love all people if not everyone believes He exists and how does that love change the way we interact with the people in our everyday life? References: Psalm 11:5 Hosea 4:6 Matthew 5:43-45 Romans 9:13 Derek's Articles on Old Testament Violence: https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/ (https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/)   Email - wherewebegin@lightengroup.org Website - https://lightengroup.org/ (https://lightengroup.org) Instagram – https://instagram.com/lightengroup (https://instagram.com/lightengroup) Facebook – https://facebook.com/lightengroup (https://facebook.com/lightengroup) Give -  https://lightengroup.org/give/ (https://lightengroup.org/give/)

We're concluding our conversation with Derek Caldwell on violence in the Old Testament. We focus on the Law of the Old Testament and how, if we look at it closer, instead of being a set of rules to condemn it actually shows the world a way to bring mercy to those who need it most. Humanity. Make sure to listen to part 3 as we conclude our conversation on Old Testament violence and click the link below to read Derek's articles. https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/ (https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/) https://lightengroup.org (https://lightengroup.org)

Today I have Derek Caldwell in the studio for part 1 of 3 talking about a series of articles he's written about violence in the Old Testament. We talk about why violence in the Bible is seen as such a problem, why God is seen as being judgmental, jealous, and hateful in the Old Testament, and we talk about the fear of the Lord and how that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Make sure to listen to parts 2 and 3 as we dive into more Old Testament misconceptions and click the link below to read Derek's articles. https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/ (https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/) https://lightengroup.org (https://lightengroup.org)

We're continuing with part 2 of 3 of our conversation with Derek Caldwell on violence in the Old Testament. We're talking about how God viewed war in the Old Testament and how it changed the way the world viewed warfare, why the plague on the firstborn of Egypt in Exodus can be seen as problematic, and how the Flood continues to show more than just anger and judgement on a world overrun with sin and death. Make sure to listen to part 3 as we conclude our conversation on Old Testament violence and click the link below to read Derek's articles. https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/ (https://lightengroup.org/old-testament-violence-series/) https://lightengroup.org (https://lightengroup.org)

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God has no favorites, all fall short of his glory but that does not keep him from extending his image-protecting love to a thousand generations.

God has no favorites, all fall short of his glory but that does not keep him from extending his image-protecting love to a thousand generations.

God has no favorites, all fall short of his glory but that does not keep him from extending his image-protecting love to a thousand generations.

Cory and Matthew have another conversation about what feels like a contradiction between Jesus' love for enemies and the violence we see in the Old Testament. We walk through several helpful and unhelpful ways to understand the violence in the Bible. Also: you should hear Cory's serious distaste for one of Matthew's points, we chat about truth in the TV show Shetland, and we hear about little Max's concern for Goliath's mom.

Joel hops into the host seat for a fun and freewheeling conversation with a few ERB reviewers about recent publications they've written about, what they are looking forward to in publishing, and of course, what we are all currently reading.Justin Cober-Lake is a pastor in central Virginia. He holds an M.A. in American Studies from the University of Virginia and has worked in academic publishing for the past 15 years. His editing and freelance writing have focused mostly on cultural criticism, particularly pop music.Sara Easterly is an adoptee and the author of the award-winning memoir, Searching for Mom, and a member of the Redbud Writers Guild and Freedom Road Institute's Global Writers' Group. Her adoption- and faith-focused articles and essays have been published by Psychology Today, Red Letter Christians, Godspace, Her View From Home, and Severance Magazine, to name a few. Sara is also the founder of Adoptee Voices, leading writing groups and managing an e-Zine to help other adoptees express their stories. Find her online at saraeasterly.com.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace by Melissa Florer-BixlerJustin's Review of "How to Have an Enemy" on ERBPlaying God: Redeeming the Gift of Power by Andy CrouchFortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World - And How to Repair it All by Lisa Sharon HarperSara's Review of "Fortune" on ERBUnsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery by March Charles and Soong-Chan RahChristian Ethics: A New Covenant Model by Hak Joon LeeJustin's Review of "Christian Ethics" on ERBThe Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Interpreting the Old Testament's Violent Portraits of God in Light of the Cross by Greg BoydCross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence by Greg BoydAll the White Friends I Couldn't Keep: Hope - and Hard Pills to Swallow - About Fighting for Black Lives by Andre HenryMy Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church by Amy KennyBeyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration by Karen GonzalezEverything Sad is Untrue (a true story) by Daniel NayeriThe Destruction of the Canaanites: God, Genocide and Biblical Interpretation by Charlie TrimmThe Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob DylanStamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. KendiHow (and why) to make your lover's head disappear by Gero MannellaPrayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison WarrenHow to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question by Michael SchurThe Goldfinch: A Novel by Donna TarttThe War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyReimagining Adoption: What Adoptees Seek from Family and Faith by Sally Ankerfelt and Gayle SwiftHeretics and Believers: A History of the English Reformation by Peter MarshallNemesis Games by James S. A. Corey

How do we reconcile the God of love and mercy Jesus showed us and the violence God seems to condone and even command in the Jewish Scriptures? Episode Breakdown: 00:48 We welcome you 01:48 It's kind of a crazy book... 04:25 Zoom in to zoom out 08:20 God v. People... or cultures? 15:15 Asking WHY (for a friend) 17:30 We get to choose 20:00 Mind blowing thought... 23:30 God wants to end evil 26:10 Run from or to? 28:15 Try this... 29:58 Closing stuff & Announcements 33:25 Bloopers and Qs

Josh Butler joins me to talk about his book "Skeletons in God's Closet." We especially dive into moral questions surrounding Old Testament violence. Josh's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skeletons-Gods-Closet-Surprise-Judgment/dp/0529100819 Exploring Different Views on Old Testament Violence: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmSEyHX4zN0wrAg4b7IRG0tx -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dr. Clay Jones joins the show today to discuss the conquest of Cannannites. We talk about its ethics and the question of God commanding genocide. Dr. Jones' Blogs on the Topic: https://clayjones.net/category/canaanites/ Exploring Different Views on Old Testament Violence: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmSEyHX4zN0wrAg4b7IRG0tx -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Dr. L. Daniel Hawk is a Professor Of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Seminary. He is the author of the book, The Violence of the Biblical God. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Hawk about providential errancy in Scripture! Dr. Hawk's Info: https://seminary.ashland.edu/faculty-and-staff/l-daniel-hawk/ Exploring Different Views on Old Testament Violence: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj8S949x_pmSEyHX4zN0wrAg4b7IRG0tx -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

Rev. Dr. Jerome Creach is the Robert C. Holland Professor of Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. We talk about his view of spiritualizing violence in the Old Testament. More info on Dr. Creach: https://www.pts.edu/creachj -------------------------------- GIVING -------------------------------- Please consider becoming a Patron! I am a full-time student, so your support helps make our content better and provides me Ramen money. Patreon (Thanks!): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8jj_CQwrRRwwwXBndo6nQ/join

On today's episode, we wrestle with the topic of violence and genocide in the Old Testament. Fr. Myles mentions this in his "What We Are Into" segment: https://singthehours.org/ You can send your feedback and questions to thesacramentalists@gmail.com or reach out to us on Twitter @sacramentalists. If you want to dive deeper and enjoy dialoguing with others about content on the Sacramentalists, check out our Facebook discussion group here. Be sure to join our Communion of Patreon Saints for only $5 a month!

In a PBI Course discussion, Tim, Matt, and Paul discuss a reading of Scripture that harmonizes Old Testament violence with the peace of Christ by focusing on a theological reading or a return to the early church hermeneutic. Become a Patron! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Music: Bensound

Does God relish blood, sacrifice and violence?

Does God relish blood, sacrifice and violence?

What does it mean to say that the Bible is inspired? Conservative scholars and pastors have struggled for years to prove that the Bible is without errors... our guest this week thinks this is a fool's errand.  This week, Dr. Greg Boyd joins the conversation to help us rethink what it means to say the Bible is inspired. What if God inspired the Bible's contradictions to function as assets and not problems? Perhaps we should embrace the mistakes and contradictions in Scripture, because they show that God chose to use fallible humans to communicate timeless truth... enjoy!   RESOURCES:  Inspired Imperfection: How the Bible's Problems Enhance Its Divine Authority (book)  Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence (book) The Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Volumes 1 & 2 (book)  ReKnew.org 

Teologi ja harhaopettaja Markus Finnilä vastailee neljään hänelle esitettyihin kysymykseen, jotka liittyvät Raamatun kummallisuuksiin. 00:00 Onko Raamattu totta? Joosuan kirjasta eteenpäin Raamatun tarinan suuret päälinjat ovat sellaisia, joille historiantutkimus antaa tukea. Yksittäisistä kertomuksista on vaikea sanoa. Historiallisuuden kriteerit olivat Raamatun kirjoittamiskulttuureissa erilaiset kuin nykyään. Lisäksi Raamattu sisältää myös sellaisia kertomuksia, jotka vaikuttavat siltä, että niitä on tarkoitus lukea fiktiona, kuten Joonan kirja. Kristinuskon opin kannalta merkityksellistä on ainoastaan se, että Jeesuksen kuolemalla ja ylösnousemuksella on historiallinen perusta, ja kaikkeen muuhun voidaan suhtautua avoimesti. 15:02 Jos Raamattu on täydellinen kirja, miksi sitä on niin vaikea ymmärtää? Eikö Jumala osaa kommunikoida selkeästi? Ajatus Raamatusta täydellisenä kirjana ei ole kovin raamatullinen eikä kristillinen perinnekään sitä sellaisena pidä. Raamatun monitulkintaisuuden ja arvoituksellisuuden näkeminen ongelmana saattaa johtua siitä, että meillä on erilaiset odotukset ja arvot kuin sen kokoajilla. Vaikuttaa siltä, että juuri nämä ominaisuudet voivat saada aikaan viisauden ja rakkauden hyveiden kehittymistä Raamatun tekstien kanssa kamppailevan yhteisön elämässä. 27:25 Raamatussa kielletään esim. sianlihan syöminen ja kahdesta erilaisesta langasta valmistettuun vaatteeseen pukeutuminen. Miksi kristityt eivät noudata näitä käskyjä? Nämä käskyt sisältyvät Tooraan. Se syntyi muinaisen Lähi-idän kulttuurissa, jossa korkein juridinen auktoriteetti ei ollut kirjoitetussa laissa, vaan yhteisön jakamissa arvoissa. Kirjoitetun lain tehtävänä oli toimia yhtenä näiden arvojen ilmentäjänä eikä kysymys ollut niiden sanatarkasta sisällöstä. Tästä kertoo esimerkiksi se, että Toorassa kuten eräissä muissakin muinaisissa saman kulttuuripiirin lakikokoelmissa on samasta aiheesta erilaisia käskyjä. Uudessa testamentissa sanotaan suoraan, ettei Tooran kummallisia käskyjä tarvitse noudattaa, sillä niiden tarkoitus oli erottaa Israelin kansa muista kansoista. Jeesuksen seuraajien keskuudessa eri kansojen välisten raja-aitojen on taas tarkoitus kaatua. 38:36 Miten suhtaudut sellaisiin raamatunkohtiin, joissa Jumalasta saa moraalittoman kuvan (esim. orjuuden hyväksyminen ja väkivaltaan yllyttäminen)? Toiset koettavat osoittaa, ettei kohdissa ole kysymys niin moraalittomista kuin miltä ensiksi vaikuttaa, toiset taas vetoavat siihen, että Jumala kyllä tietää paremmin, eikä häntä pidä kyseenalaistaa. Vaikka perinteisissä tavoissa tulkita Raamatun "rumia kohtia" on hyviä puolia, Markus kertoo, miksi ne eivät ole vakuuttaneet häntä. Hän esittää lupaavana vaihtoehtona Greg Boydin ristinmuotoisen tulkinnan (Cruciform Hermeneutics), jossa rumia kohtia luetaan Jeesuksen ristin näkökulmasta. Boydin teoria paljastaa rumien kohtien takaa yllättävällä tavalla sen saman Jumalan, joka ilmenee itsensä uhraavassa ja loppuun asti rakastavassa Kristuksessa. Mainittu kirjallisuus: Gregory A. Boyd - Crucifixion of the Warrior God (https://www.amazon.com/Crucifixion-Warrior-God-Volumes/dp/1506420753) Gregory A. Boyd - Cross Vision: How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence (https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Vision-Crucifixion-Testament-Violence-ebook/dp/B074GJSPNZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=cross+vision&qid=1565170986&s=books&sr=1-1) Tunnari: Antti Luode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harhaoppia/message

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Tom responds to listener Qs on Andy Stanley ‘unhitching’ Christianity from the Old Testament, the historicity of the Exodus, and the way that Greg Boyd interprets violent portraits of God in ‘The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God’.   For prize draws, bonus content and to ask a question sign up at www.askntwright.com   For a 20% discount on The Bible For Everyone go to  https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-bible-for-everyone and enter discount code NTWRIGHT at checkout.     For podcast listener discounts on Tom’s video courses www.ntwrightonline.org/askntwright   For Unbelievable? with Greg Boyd & Paul Copan debating Old Testament warfare and violence:   https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Greg-Boyd-Paul-Copan-debate-Old-Testament-violence-and-Boyd-s-new-theology-in-Crucifixion-Of-The-Warrior-God   https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable/Episodes/Unbelievable-Boyd-Copan-pt-2-debating-Amalekite-destruction-Ananias-and-Sapphira   Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast via PodBean, iTunes or RSS Feed

In this episode Trent shares part one of his live Q+A session at the Mid-West Apologetics conference. In this installment Trent talks about how to know what the Church teaches, how to understand violence in the Old Testament, and how to explain Sacred Tradition to Protestants.

Greg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher and author.He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, CNN and the BBC along with numerous other television and radio venues. He has authored and co-authored 22 books.Greg comes on the show to talk through his new recent book 'Cross Vision' where he argues that it is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ which enables us to make sense of Old Testament violence. Show Notes - The Big IdeasMoving from a place of justifying OT violence to looking for deeper meaningIs the OT God a god of genocide?Understanding Ancient Near Eastern contextCruciform HermeneuticA missionary GodHow to read the OTThe cross being simultaneously outrageously beuatiful and revoltingly uglyHow do we preach the from the Old TestamentThis episode is loaded wth some pretty incredible thoughts. Strap yourselves in. 

Across the Spectrum: Old Testament Violence - Jesse Lerch - Sun Feb 10, 2019 by Junction Church

Greg Boyd comes on the podcast again to discuss some controversial topics of our culture today. He shares his views on violence in the Old Testament, homosexuality, whether Christians should be involved in politics or not and more! If you’re worried that there is no David’s Random Story, however, fear not, for David tells of what happened when he tried to be nice to some kids at a supermarket… let’s just say it didn’t go as expected…

22 Apr 2018 - God On Trial: Old Testament Violence -

This is part six in our series on responding to your questions and comments.  In light of our killing series, we considered whether Christians should kill the old, the young, enemies, or criminals, however we never addressed the morality of God killing. Brian asked: Can I expect a subsequent episode where you discuss a sort Read more about Off Script 47: Is God’s Violence in the Bible Wrong? (Q&A)[…]

This is part six in our series on responding to your questions and comments.  In light of our killing series, we considered whether Christians should kill the old, the young, enemies, or criminals, however we never addressed the morality of God killing. Brian asked: Can I expect a subsequent episode where you discuss a sort Read more about Off Script 47: Is God’s Violence in the Bible Wrong? (Q&A)[…]

Greg Boyd's new 2-volume book The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God is a new theological approach to understanding Old Testament violence and warfare through the cross of Christ.  Greg engages in the first of two shows with theologian Paul Copan who holds to a "synthesis" view of how to understand OT violence and disagrees with Greg's theology. Justin also announces booking open for Unbelievable? the Conference 2018: #JustAsk, on Sat 19th May. Check out the theme, speakers and early bird discount at www.premier.org.uk/justask For Greg Boyd's Crucifixion Of The Warrior God: http://reknew.org/book/crucifixion-warrior-god/ For Cross Vision: http://fortresspress.com/product/cross-vision-how-crucifixion-jesus-makes-sense-old-testament-violence For Paul Copan: http://paulcopan.com/ For Unbelievable? the Conference 2018: http://www.premier.org.uk/justask Get signed copies of Unbelievable? the book and audiobook: http://www.unbelievablebook.co.uk Get Unbelievable? the Conference 2017 DVD/CD & Digital Download: http://www.premier.org.uk/shop  For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes  

Q&A session from the message "What About Old Testament Violence?"

Q&A session from the message "What About Old Testament Violence?"

In responding to the the troubling question of genocidal violence in the Old Testament and its alleged divine endorsement, we really only have three options:1. We can question the morality of God.2. We can question the immutability of God.3. We can question how we read Scripture.

In responding to the the troubling question of genocidal violence in the Old Testament and its alleged divine endorsement, we really only have three options:    1. We can question the morality of God.    2. We can question the immutability of...

What are we to make of Old Testament violence? A Christian and atheist debate

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