Exploring the Limits of Healing and Understanding in the Biblical Context

Greg answers questions about whether it’s okay to quote a single verse, why Jesus didn’t heal everyone, recommended study Bibles and commentaries, persevering with someone who isn’t responding well, and whether couples should agree on secondary and tertiary issues.   Topics:

1. Commentary: It’s okay to quote a single verse...if you understand the context. (00:00)
2. How many lepers and blind people did Jesus not heal, and why? (16:00)
3. Which study Bible and commentary would you most recommend? (25:00)
4. Should I keep trying to talk to someone who isn’t responding well? (38:00)
5. Should a couple agree on every secondary and tertiary theological issue? (50:00)

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Never Read a Bible Verse by Greg Koukl
• #STRask podcast with Greg and Amy
• Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
• Dogmatic Theology by William G.T. Shedd, edited by Alan Gomes
• Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin
• Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
• Why the Blood? by Greg Koukl