Cody Matchett

Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett discuss the politics of the New Testament, exploring themes in Paul's letters and the impact of political divisions on the church. They also delve into the significance and challenges of working on a commentary for several years, and discuss Paul's strategic use of language to portray Christians as socially respectable members of society.

Discover how re-examining the Book of Revelation through its original context can transform our understanding of its message for today. Mike and Tim sit down with theologians Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett to discuss their new book, "Revelation for the Rest of Us," unraveling misconceptions and highlighting the timeless relevance of this apocalyptic text. Key Takeaways: Understanding Apocalyptic Literature – Exploring Revelation as an art form rich in symbolism and Old Testament imagery, inviting us to see beyond literal interpretations. Babylon as a Timeless Empire – Discussing how Babylon represents oppressive systems throughout history and challenges us to identify modern-day parallels. Divine Judgments as Calls to Repentance – Rethinking the judgments in Revelation as acts of divine discipline aiming to lead people back to faithfulness. The Importance of Community in Interpretation – Emphasizing the value of reading and interpreting Revelation within a community to grasp its deeper meanings. Guest Highlights: Scot McKnight – Renowned theologian and author, Scott shares insights on rethinking traditional views of Revelation and the significance of context in biblical interpretation. Cody Matchett – Biblical scholar and co-author, Cody delves into the performance aspect of Revelation and how contemporary readers can engage with the text meaningfully. Resources Mentioned: "Revelation for the Rest of Us" by Scott McKnight and Cody Matchett – Buy the Book Scott McKnight's Substack – Subscribe Here Michael Gorman's Works on Revelation – Learn More James D.G. Dunn's Publications – Explore Here Join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the profound implications of Revelation for our lives today. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected with our community.  As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy  As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy