In this engaging discussion, apologist Frank Turek dives into the allure of fantasy and superhero films, asserting they resonate with our yearning for a better world. His insights link characters like Tony Stark and Captain America to Christian themes of sacrifice and redemption. Turek also addresses the impact of popular culture on faith, emphasizing how narratives from films can foster significant conversations about morality and spirituality. His latest book, co-authored with his son, explores these connections further.

Dr. Heiser, a biblical studies and theology expert, tackles intriguing questions about faith and scripture. He delves into Joshua 10, examining the implications of the sun standing still and its astrological ties. The discussion includes interpretations of biblical prayers as omens versus pleas for victory, along with critiques of faith and healing. Heiser also unveils the complexities of demonic influence on human thought, and explores the significance of prophecies about the Messiah and the vision of a New Earth, emphasizing cosmic restoration over simple forgiveness.

Dr. Heiser, a renowned theological expert, dives into fascinating discussions about biblical themes in popular culture, particularly through 'Stranger Things.' He reflects on how these narratives connect to concepts of salvation and human experiences. The conversation also tackles the complexities of 1 Corinthians 14, examining women's roles in the church within historical contexts. Additionally, he sheds light on Abraham's origins in Ur of the Chaldeans, emphasizing the contrast between chaos and divine order. A thought-provoking journey awaits!

Dr. Heiser, a biblical scholar known for his insightful interpretations, dives into a range of fascinating topics. He discusses the meaning behind divine names in the New Testament, especially Yahweh’s significance. The conversation shifts to the historical context of the minor prophets, notably Amos. Heiser also explores serpent symbolism in the Epic of Gilgamesh compared to Genesis. Plus, he critiques the red-letter Bible approach, investigating thematic connections across scripture and answering intriguing listener questions along the way.

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Dr. Heiser, a renowned biblical scholar, delves into intriguing questions about ancient texts and theology. He discusses a newly uncovered cursed tablet in Israel, highlighting its potential links to the divine. The exploration of Yahweh’s historical significance weaves humor with serious analysis of scriptural narratives. He also unpacks the complexities of the Jewish calendar, and the varying divine responses to offerings in Cain and Abel's story. The conversation wraps up with a focus on the implications of divine titles and their roles in spiritual warfare.

The Queen of Heaven with Dr. Peter Goeman The “queen of heaven” is an enigmatic deity figure that appears in Scripture in a handful of verses (Jer 7:18; 44:17-19, 25). Who was the queen of heaven to whom the people of Judah were offering idolatrous sacrifice? What can be known of her? Can she be identified with a named ancient Near Eastern goddess? This episode of the podcast entertains these and other questions with our guest, Dr. Peter Goeman.

In the preceding episodes, we’ve seen how Paul reconfigures Old Testament faith, faithfulness, Torah keeping, and Israel’s election in light of the work of Jesus and his own encounter with the risen Christ. In this final episode of our series on Paul’s use of the Old Testament in Romans, we look at how Paul’s reconfiguring of these doctrinal elements factors into Romans 12-16, the epistle’s section on practical Christian living. Paul’s theological outlook does indeed influence how he articulates what life in the believing Jew-Gentile community of Jesus followers should look like.

In the preceding episodes, we’ve seen how Paul reconfigures Old Testament faith, faithfulness, and Torah keeping in light of  the work of Jesus and his own encounter with the risen Christ. In this episode we look at how Paul recontextualized Israel’s election in light of Christ as the risen messiah. Specifically, we’ll look at Paul’s use of Hosea in Romans 9, and how Paul sees Hosea’s words describing God’s election of Israel as including Gentiles, thus reconfiguring the concept of election.

In the preceding episode, we saw how Israel’s elective vocation was reconfigured by Paul to focus on the work of Christ and the resurrection. The focus was Romans 1-3 and how Paul understands faith/faithfulness and Torah keeping. In this episode the template of the faithfulness of Jesus, the faith of the individual believer, and the matter of works (specifically circumcision) are articulated by Paul using the story of Abraham in Romans 4. Again, Paul contextualizes the Old Testament in light of the work of Jesus and his own encounter with the risen Christ.