127.3K
Downloads
86
Episodes
Theological Bible Video Podcast with PhD Professors, Experts and Professionals on Life, Faith, Culture and History from a Christian Perspective.
Episodes
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
The Protestant revolution coupled with the invention of the printing press created unparalleled access to the Bible and the words of God. The printing press allowed for inexpensive copies of the Bible to make it outside of expensive institutions into the homes of common folk. Bible translators such as Wycliffe, Tyndale, and Luther made sure that the Bible was translated into the common vernacular of their country rather than in the archaic language of Latin.
Nearly 500 years later, the Bible is still the best selling book of the year, every year. In a recent study estimates that almost 90%, of all homes in America, have at least one copy of the bible. With nearly 90 translations of the Bible in the English language alone, we now have significantly more access to understanding the Bible than ever before in history. And yet, it can still be challenging to find a Bible translation you trust and one that is written in a style that truly speaks to you.
Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dr. John Oswalt from Asbury Seminary, one of the translators for the New Living Translation Bible, which is a personal favorite of mine. Bible translations and the process of translation often has a fascinating story behind it. The New Living Translation is no different! So join us as we discuss how the New Living Translation came into being!
You can also listen on:
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Is the New Testament gender-neutral in its delegation of spiritual gifts and roles within the church? Is it gender-neutral in its consignment of certain moral principles? This question may seem obvious to some, but due to a hand full of challenging passages can be quite tricky for many. Within the New Testament, there are a few scattered scriptures that seem to delegate certain behaviors with gender-specific language such as a passage in 1 Corinthians that says, "Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as the law also says." (1 Corinthians 14:34). Statements like these can seem strikingly discriminatory at first glance.
However, if we take a closer look, we observe that earlier in this same passage Paul is telling the men not to speak as well. It's easy to forget that these letters had a historical context and that Paul in 1 Corinthians was dealing with a disorderly church. Believers who had received the gift of the Holy Spirit were not using their gifts to edify the church in an understanding way. They were often speaking in various languages out of turn or all at once, which caused much confusion especially for those who were unfamiliar with the gospel. The church's disorderly conduct was a poor witness among the community. Paul's main charge in chapter 14 is summed up in his concise conclusion, which says, "Let all things be done decently and in order." (1 Corinthians 14:40).
In churches where there is debate over which genders are allowed to serve in leadership, the main thrust of these passages is often overlooked. Was Paul speaking in discriminatory terms towards women? Or was he concerned with the church having a credible witness in their community by conducting services in an orderly fashion?
On this episode of Advent Next, we continue our discussion with Dr. Martin Hanna discussion the topic of "Men and Women in Church Order" where we explore the question, Is the New Testament Gender-Neutral in its commands?
You can also listen on:
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
How dangerous is the bible be dangerous? It may not be a subject we often think about, but it’s important to consider what happens when we use wrong principles for interpreting the Bible.
Today on Advent Next, we are discussing “hermeneutics,” a fancy word that simply means, “bible study methods.” We will discuss where we often go wrong when attempting to tackle difficult passages without the right framework. Peter described the writings of Paul as "hard to be understood." He even went so far as to warn that some people misinterpret his writings and wrestle with these passages to their “own destruction.”
So just how dangerous is wrong bible study methods? Today, we have invited Dr. Martin Hannah Professor of Christian Theology at Andrews University to discuss hermeneutics, or bible study methods, along with his article, “Men and Women in Church Order.”
In continuing our research on the topic of women and ordination and female pastors in the church, we wanted to include someone whose research has explored the question of whether or the not the New Testament is using non-exclusive gender-neutral principles for passages that people often mistake as gender-specific. When it comes to the issue of women and ordination these passages can be especially helpful when discussing leadership roles within the church.
The Bible sanctioned place for female pastors and women in church leadership is a question with which many denominations are struggling. Difficult passages in the New Testament such as, "Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says," are often cause for contention. (1 Corinthians 14:34). Therefore, on this podcast, we are tackling this touchy topic with scholar and researcher Dr. Martin Hanna.
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Navigating the interplay of faith and politics can often be a landmine in our current culture.
With a not so stellar Christian history of religious institutions using secular power to enforce majority views, it is important for us to ask the question, "how do we continue to protect religious freedoms for those holding minority views in our present culture?"
This question begs the inquiry of how do we compassionately and appropriately interact with the world, not only as a citizen, but as friends, lovers, sisters and brothers? To what extend should I allow my religious beliefs direct my political actions? And how do we not get caught up in bi-partisan frenzies?
These are all important questions that every person looking to follow Jesus will at some point ask themselves. While we can't promise to provide all the answers to these mammoth size questions, on this episode of Advent Next, we hope to start an interesting conversation.
Joining the program today is Dr. Cedric Vine professor of New Testament studies at Andrews University. Based on the focus of his dissertation--the gospel of Matthew--he shares with us the insights he has uncovered from His own rigorous studies of the text on how the disciples of Jesus interact with the political world around them.
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Part II of the History of Women in Church Leadership and Ordination.
In North America only 10% of pastors are women.
In some denominations the number is close to zero depending on a denominations particular interpretations of scripture.
On this podcast of Advent Next, we ask Dr. John Reeves from Andrews University Seminary, a professor of Church History, to explain the history of the ordination of women in order to gain insight into the present controversy of ordaining women to leadership in today's churches.
According to Dr. Reeves, the shift towards an exclusive male presence in pastoral positions actually began in the third century. This was a time when the church began adopting the values of the Roman society in which they lived. If we travel back to the first century however, “church” was a private affair, which largely occurred in the home rather than in the public sphere. Here, it was common for women to be reputable leaders in their community. However, in the second century when worship shifted from private to public spaces, the church faced criticism from secular authorities because of their female leadership.
Not only is there evidence of female leadership in scripture with the commendation of Phoebe, but even female apostles.
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
In North America only 10% of pastors are women.
In some denominations the number is close to zero depending on a denominations particular interpretations of scripture.
On this podcast of Advent Next, we ask Dr. John Reeves from Andrews University Seminary, a professor of Church History, to explain the history of the ordination of women in order to gain insight into the present controversy of ordaining women to leadership in today's churches.
According to Dr. Reeves, the shift towards an exclusive male presence in pastoral positions actually began in the third century. This was a time when the church began adopting the values of the Roman society in which they lived. If we travel back to the first century however, “church” was a private affair, which largely occurred in the home rather than in the public sphere. Here, it was common for women to be reputable leaders in their community. However, in the second century when worship shifted from private to public spaces, the church faced criticism from secular authorities because of their female leadership.
Not only is there evidence of female leadership in scripture with the commendation of Phoebe, but even female apostles.
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/adventnext
Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventnext
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF6IbZ5pEYtgoWf88hb7vHQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cdgW0RKIrny6Ru47l61CE
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/advent-next/id1452748484