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Good News! The Bible Disagrees With Itself (#228)
Dec 18, 2023
The podcast delves into the multivocality of Scripture, discussing the disagreements and conversations among biblical writers. They explore Paul's belief in the imminent end of the world and the complexities of Bible stories. The speakers raise questions about the contradictions and multiple interpretations in the Bible. They also discuss the authorship of Luke and Acts, the complexities of resurrection, and the influence of Judaism and Greco-Roman culture on the New Testament. The chapter ends with a discussion about audience involvement and expressions of gratitude.
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- The early Christians grappled with the delay of the end times, emphasizing the need to focus on being witnesses for Jesus rather than obsessing over its imminent arrival.
- The complexity and interpretive challenges of the Bible are evident in passages concerning the end times, leading to differing expectations and interpretations among biblical authors.
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The Imminent Expectation of the End
In the early Christian church, there was a strong belief that the end of the world was imminent, as expressed by Paul and reflected in the writings of the gospels. However, as time passed and the end did not come, the early Christians had to grapple with this expectation. Luke addressed this issue in his gospel by historicizing the end times language and emphasizing that the timing was not for them to know. The early Christians were urged to focus on being witnesses for Jesus rather than obsessing over the end.
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