The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast PLMN028 - The Fullness of Time: Now We Have a Better Sense of What That Means
Nov 26, 2025
Dive into the intriguing notion of 'the fullness of time' as history converges beautifully at the incarnation. Discover the significance of Colossae's rulers and how Octavian's rule set the stage for the New Testament. Explore the connection between Augustus' census and the nativity, all while the Pax Romana created a unique backdrop for early Christianity. Uncover the impact of emperors like Tiberius and Nero on pivotal New Testament events and appreciate how timing played a crucial role in shaping faith.
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God's Sovereignty Over History
- Matt Whitman argues that Galatians 4:4 shows God sovereignly times history for a unique redemptive moment.
- The incarnation is presented as the decisive bridge between divine eternity and human time.
Colossae's Layered Past
- Matt walks listeners through Colossae's layered history under many flags to show continuity toward Philemon's context.
- He frames seemingly chaotic eras as ordered movements toward a divinely chosen moment.
Augustus Built The Stage
- Matt connects Augustus's rise and censuses to Luke's nativity account and broader imperial administration.
- He suggests Roman administrative actions set practical conditions for New Testament events.