Bible and Theology Matters

While in Amman, Jordan, to teach the Book of Acts, Dr. Weaver interviewed Pastor Hani Nuqul about the needs and challenges of the church in Jordan. Did you know that there are only 8 believers for every 10,000 people in Jordan and only 65 - 70 churches in the entire country? Listen to learn and pray more intelligently! Hani Nuqul, a pastor in Jordan, shares his background and experiences in the Christian community in Jordan. He discusses the challenges of living and ministering in a country where it is illegal to publicly evangelize or convert from Islam. He emphasizes the importance of long-term relationships and personal connections. Hani also highlights the need for solid biblical teaching and the work that the National Theological College and Graduate School is doing to that end. He shares his experiences with ministering to Iraqi refugees. He says that the greatest need in Jordan is for faithful, qualified, and godly church leaders.

Pastor Jesse Randolph returns to the BTM podcast to continue the second part of our two-part conversation on the book of Hosea and the faithfulness of God to the promises he made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Pastor Jesse Randolph helps us to better understand the prophetic book of Hosea, and God's plans for a restored kingdom of believing Jews in the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla joins the BTM podcast to discuss his contribution to the book Homiletics and Hermeneutics: Four Views on Preaching Today. Dr. Kuruvilla talks about the importance of privileging the text of Scripture, a Christiconic view of interpreting God’s Word, and how we as believers can better learn to live in God’s ideal world through Christ’s example and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Thomas Schreiner returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue our conversation on the Role of Women in the Church and in the Home. Dr. Schreiner provides an explanation of key passages of Scripture relating to Women's Essential Role, including Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, and 1 Timothy 2. Dr. Schreiner provides a clear and convincing case for complementarianism and responds to the unpersuasive arguments of egalitarianism.

Dr. Thomas Schreiner discusses the Essential role of women in the church and in the home.

Dr. Rosaria Butterfield returns to the BTM podcast to discuss lies #'s 3-5 in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. She discusses the lies “Feminism is good for the world and the church," “Transgenderism is Normal,” and " “Modesty is an outdated burden that serves male dominance and holds women back.”

In this interview, Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discusses the first two lies she addresses in her book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Culture. The first lie she addresses is lie that "Homosexuality is Normal." The second lie she responds to is "Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a biblical Christian." Before addressing these lies Dr. Butterfield shares her conversion from a gay rights and feminist activist to becoming a conservative Christian. Dr. Rosaria Butterfield discussed the backlash she faced from her former colleagues at Syracuse University and the impact of her conversion on her relationships. Dr. Butterfield also discusses her transition from Syracuse University to Geneva College and ultimately the blessings she found in being a pastor and church planter's wife.

In this second-part of a two-part series, Detective J. Warner Wallace, continues to discuss how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts. He will talk about the "Fallout" left in the wake of Jesus's resurrection.

Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective discusses how he applied the principles of a "no body" homicide to the case for the resurrection of Christ and the historicity of the Gospels and Acts.

In this episode, Dr. Paul D. Weaver interviews Dr. Alister McGrath about his book Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity. This book features 12 essays from individuals who were drawn to Dawkins' ideas but eventually found Christianity to be more compelling. Dr. Weaver and Dr. McGrath discuss Richard Dawkins' role in "New Atheism", the differences between Anthony Flew's former atheism and Dawkins' "New Atheism", McGrath's engagement with Dawkins, and the inspiration behind the book. They also explore elements of Dawkins' new atheism, including his attacks on religion, his acceptance of the warfare model of science and religion, his tone of dogmatic certainty, and the characteristics of new atheism that resemble religious cults. Dr. McGrath highlights two fascinating essays from the book and emphasizes the power of personal testimonies and the usefulness of the book for apologetics.

In this special edition of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, to commemorate our 100th episode we conducted a Live Question and Answer event with four of our favorite guests - all seminary professors. We are posting this lightly edited version for those who were unable to join live. The Contributors to this Q & A event included: Dr. Doug Bookman – Professor of Old and New Testament and Bible Exposition – Shepherd’s Theological Seminary Dr. Stephen J. Bramer – Professor and Chair of Bible Exposition – Dallas Theological Seminary Dr. David Gunn – Associate Professor of Theology and Apologetics – Baptist Bible Seminary Dr. Michael J. Svigel – Professor and Chair of Systematic Theology – Dallas Theological Seminary Dr. Paul Weaver – Associate Professor of Bible Exposition - Dallas Theological Seminary

Dr. Frank Turek, a well-known Christian apologist returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss arguments for Christianity from the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler.

Dr. Frank Turek, well-known apologist joins the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to discuss the contents of the influential book he co-authored with the late Dr. Norm Geisler. In this episode, Dr. Turek provides clear and convincing arguments for the existence of God.

Detective J. Warner Wallace, a former atheist and Cold-Case Homicide detective shares how the principles of his trade provide evidence for the historicity and reliability of the Four Gospels as well and the book of Acts.

Theology has consequences, and bad theology has victims! That is why we have got to make sure we have good theology AND a good theological method! In this episode, Dr. Weaver defines what a theological method is and provides what he believes to be the best process or procedure to follow when developing your theological beliefs.

Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" returns to the BTM podcast to discuss why infant baptism is not biblically defensible and share the harmful results of such a position.

Dr. Peter Goeman, author of "The Baptism Debate" discusses reformed infant baptism and provides the arguments for and against this view.

Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the Kingdom of God as recorded in the book of Matthew. In this episode they will discuss the Postponement of the Kingdom.

Four Dallas Theological Seminary professors, Dr. Bramer, Dr. Kim, Dr. Weaver, and Dr. Pettit continue their discussion about the all-important theme of the Kingdom of God as recorded in the book of Matthew. In this episode they will discuss the rejection of the King and His Kingdom.