The Divine Council Worldview Podcast EP086: Q&A Session #9
Nov 30, 2025
Ronn and Mike dive into listener-submitted questions, tackling everything from God's judgment of those ignorant of Jesus to the meaning behind large numbers in biblical texts. They explore the concepts of loyalty versus obedience within faith, and the intriguing possibility that Lazarus could be the beloved disciple. Additionally, they discuss the historical allure of worshiping other gods in the Old Testament, highlighting human motivations and the pursuit of beauty. The conversation blends theological insights with personal reflections and pastoral implications.
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Righteousness Outside Explicit Christ-Knowledge
- The Bible shows righteous people both before and after Jesus without explicit knowledge of him, suggesting ignorance doesn't automatically disqualify one from being righteous.
- Jesus will judge justly and his mercy will account for varying knowledge and context, leaving final outcomes to his character as judge.
Surprising Early Christianity In China
- Mike Chu recounts learning Christianity likely reached China centuries earlier than he thought, which reassured him God considered his people.
- That discovery strengthened his conviction that missionary expansion historically moved east as well as west.
Large Numbers As Genre And Rhetoric
- Large numbers in the Old Testament can be literary, symbolic, or genre-driven rather than strictly statistical.
- Hebrew numeric terms and wartime hyperbole mean modern inerrancy debates must account for ancient genres and communicative aims.
