The Bible (Unmuted)

In this fourth installment of the Romans series, Matt guides listeners through the text of Romans 1:18-32, where Paul talks about the "wrath" of God. How should we think of divine wrath and judgment? Is the concept of divine wrath consistent with the idea that God is love? Matt addresses these and other questions in light of Greg Boyd's work on the subject -- particularly with respect to his idea of divine wrath as "aikido" and "divine withdrawal." + + + Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted www.matthewhalsted.com

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In this third installment of our series through Romans, Matthew gives a tour through Romans 1:8-17. He begins by talking about "charisma" and Paul's mention of "grace-gift" in vv. 11-12. After a brief discussion regarding "spiritual gifts," Matthew takes listeners to the heart of this section, namely, to vv. 16-17. It is there where Paul offers readers his fundamental thesis that, in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed. Time is spent investigating what, exactly, Paul meant by not being "ashamed" of the gospel (especially in light of the Old Testament texts like Psalm 71). Matthew also addresses questions about what Paul meant by "the righteousness of God," as well as his interpretation of Habakkuk 2:4 in Romans 1:17. + + + If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe and share with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

In this episode, Matthew continues through Romans 1:1-7, finishing up the introduction of Paul's letter to Romans. He revisits the concept of "gospel" by looking at Isaiah 52:7 and how Paul uses this verse in Romans. Matthew also looks at how Paul thinks Jesus' resurrection vindicated (=justified) his claim to be "son of God" and how this helps us understand the believer's own justification in Christ. Listeners are also given a tour into that ambiguous phrase "the obedience of faith" (Romans 1:5). What did Paul mean by this? What is the relationship between obedience and faith? How does this phrase relate to the Jewish Shema prayer in Deuteronomy 6? These and other questions are explored in this episode. In the end, listeners are introduced to a Paul who is thoroughly Jewish and covenantal with respect to his belief that Jesus is the Messiah. + + + If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

In this episode, Matthew kicks off his extended series through the book of Romans. In this first installment, Matthew focuses on Romans 1:1. Specifically, he talks about Paul's calling as an apostle and his Damascus Road experience of the risen Christ. The remainder of the time is spent unpacking what Paul meant by "gospel” (Rom 1:1). To guide us in this investigation, Matthew points listeners to an ancient inscription -- the so-called "Priene Inscription," which was written around 9 BC. Arguably, this inscription offers important insights into how people of the first century thought about, and used, the word "gospel.” As a result, it helps us modern readers contextualize the New Testament's use of the word, too. + + + If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

In this “review and preview” episode, Matt offers reflections on some of the highlights from the last 8 episodes. He also shares about an upcoming series from the New Testament he will be doing, as well as the various topics/subjects that will be explored in the weeks and months ahead related to that series. Hint: If you’re interested in questions surrounding divine and human agency with respect to sin/evil, judgment, and salvation, then you won’t want to miss future episodes! + + + If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

Is it reasonable to believe Jesus rose from the dead? Do the historical facts support the conclusion that Jesus resurrected? During this holy week (2023), I chat with Dr. Gary Habermas about these and other related questions. Gary is a well-known scholar of resurrection studies, and in this conversation he shares about his lifelong investigation into what really happened on that first Easter morning. A link to Gary's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gary-R.-Habermas/author/B001H6IJPO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Gary's website: https://www.garyhabermas.com/ + + + If you like this podcast, consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can do so by visiting https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

Dr. Scot McKnight, a New Testament professor and biblical scholar, shares insights from his book, Revelation for the Rest of Us. He dives into divine judgment, encouraging listeners to rethink traditional views of wrath and grace through a Christ-centered lens. McKnight underscores the need for understanding Revelation’s ancient context, revealing its relevance to modern political and social issues like systemic injustice. He also contrasts Paul and John’s strategies in navigating faith and politics, advocating for a courageous engagement with today’s challenges.

In this episode, Matthew continues his discussion on Revelation. In the previous episode, Matthew talked about one mistake people make when they read Revelation -- namely, not knowing that Revelation is a letter to seven first-century churches (it's not a book in the modern sense of the word). In this episode, Matthew talks about two other common mistakes people make. He draws awareness to the fact that Revelation is an apocalypse, which is a genre of ancient writing that includes the use of symbols to convey important truths. He also corrects mistaken ideas about prophecy. Since Revelation describes itself as a prophecy, does this mean Revelation is all about predicting future events? Is biblical prophecy primarily about prediction? Check out this episode to find out! If you like this podcast, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. You can register by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with others! www.matthewhalsted.com

In this episode, Matthew talks about one of the most common mistakes people make when they read Revelation. Many people have been taught that Revelation is a play-by-play of future, eschatological events. A lot of people assume that this last book of the New Testament lays out a blueprint for the end times. Is this true? In this episode, Matthew tackles these and other questions. He helps readers see the importance of becoming familiar with Revelation's historical context. He offers an example from Revelation 17 on how knowing historical/cultural context can shed much-needed light on an otherwise enigmatic passage.  +++ If you like this podcast, please consider subscribing and sharing with others. www.matthewhalsted.com