The Alisa Childers Podcast #330 You Might Be Twisting the Bible (Without Even Realizing It), with BJ Mauser
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Sep 20, 2025 BJ Mauser, a seminary professor and Dean at Southern Evangelical Seminary, joins the discussion to unravel the intricacies of biblical interpretation. He explains hermeneutics as both an art and a science, highlighting the importance of context in understanding Scripture. The conversation navigates how to discern between descriptive and prescriptive texts and examines the significance of different genres in the Bible. Mauser also offers practical tips for studying the Bible effectively, warning against common reading mistakes that can lead to misinterpretation.
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Apologetics Led A Conversion
- BJ Mauser described how apologetics books led him from Roman Catholicism back to faith and seminary.
- He then earned a PhD and now teaches and serves as Dean at Southern Evangelical Seminary.
Hermeneutics Is Art And Science
- Hermeneutics is the art and science of biblical interpretation, blending learned rules with practical skill.
- Mastering the scientific principles improves the interpretive art.
Language Has Objective Meaning
- Objective language means meanings correspond to reality and are checkable by others.
- Scripture communicates timeless, universal principles that apply across people and generations.
