

Bible and Theology Matters: Insightful Conversations with Bible Scholars
Dr. Paul D. Weaver - DTS Professor and Biblical Scholar
The Bible and Theology Matters Podcast is a conversation with Biblical Scholars about all things Bible and Theology, including: challenging issues of Bible interpretation, important theological topics, essential Hermeneutical principles, Bible backgrounds and customs, Biblical ethics and worldview, apologetics, biblical archaeology, and much more. Dr. Paul D. Weaver, Professor and Biblical Scholar at Dallas Theological Seminary is the host.
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Nov 20, 2025 โข 1h 14min
Inerrancy: Its History and Threats
What happens when Christians lose confidence in the truthfulness of Scripture?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Richard Howe, Provost of Southern Evangelical Seminary, to discuss one of the most foundational doctrines of the Christian faithโBiblical Inerrancy.Together they explore:๐ What inerrancy means and why it matters๐ Historical roots of inerrancyโfrom the Church Fathers to the Reformers๐๏ธ The influence of the Enlightenment, higher criticism, and modern scholarshipโ๏ธ The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978)โ ๏ธ Why inerrancy is under attack todayโ The theological and practical dangers of redefining inspiration and truth๐ How pastors, students, and believers can stand firm in a skeptical ageDr. Howe also interacts with contemporary challenges raised by scholars such as Mike Licona, highlighting the implications of โflexible inerrancy,โ Greco-Roman literary forms, and philosophical assumptions behind modern criticism. If you want to understand why the Bible is trustworthy, how inerrancy has been defended throughout history, and why this doctrine is essential for the health of the Church, this episode is packed with clarity, depth, and conviction.๐ Help Grow the Channelโ๏ธ Subscribeโ๏ธ Leave a commentโ๏ธ Share the episode with a friendYour engagement helps others find solid biblical teaching!๐ Related Resources โข Dallas Theological Seminary โ DTS.eduโข Faith Affirming Findings YouTube Channelโข Dr. Richard Howe โ RichardGHow.comโข Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy๐ Chapter Timestamps00:00 โ What happens when Christians lose confidence in Scripture?00:38 โ Welcome & Introduction01:20 โ What is Biblical Inerrancy?03:40 โ Do we only mean the original autographs?05:00 โ Inspiration and inerrancy: Are they inseparable?07:40 โ Mike Liconaโs argument about theopneustos11:00 โ Extra-biblical genres and methodological dangers13:00 โ Presuppositions: Why scholars read Scripture differently16:00 โ Historical overview: Has inerrancy always been believed?18:30 โ Early Church Fathers on the truthfulness of Scripture20:45 โ Augustine, the Middle Ages, and enduring debates22:00 โ Reformers and Princeton theologians defend Scripture25:20 โ Harold Lindsell, modernism, and the Battle for the Bible27:00 โ Events leading to the Chicago Statement (1978)30:00 โ R.C. Sproul, Geisler, and the founding of ICBI33:00 โ Why the Chicago Statement still matters36:00 โ Modern challenges: Greco-Roman biography and genre theory40:30 โ The dangers of โflexible inerrancyโ44:00 โ Why redefining truth undermines inspiration48:00 โ Practical implications: What is at stake?53:00 โ Can we trust the Bibleโs historical claims?58:00 โ Why this matters for preaching, evangelism, & discipleship1:02:00 โ Advice for pastors, students, and Christian leaders1:06:00 โ Closing thoughts: Why Bible and theology really does matter

Nov 13, 2025 โข 1h 1min
BTM 176 - The Progressive MISeducation of America | Dr. Corey Miller on the Cultural Revolution in Education
Did you know that at one time every U.S. college and university president was a member of the clergy? Today, thereโs a 23-to-1 ratio of professors unfavorable to Christian beliefs on college campuses. What happened? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi and author of The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to Your Community (Harvest House Publishers). Dr. Miller exposes how secular ideologiesโrooted in Marxism, postmodernism, and critical theoryโhave infiltrated American education, reshaping culture and even the church. He shares his personal journey from Mormonism to Christ, his battles with academic hostility, and his urgent call for a โThird Revolutionโ to reclaim education and restore the intellectual voice of Christ.๐ In this episode:-How Americaโs universities shifted from Christian foundations to secular indoctrination-Why โdiversity, equity, and inclusionโ often undermines true viewpoint diversity-The influence of cultural Marxism on education, media, and the church-What parents, pastors, and Christian educators can do to reclaim biblical truth -Practical steps to protect your childrenโs worldview๐ Resources Mentioned๐ The Progressive Miseducation of America โ Available from Harvest House or Amazon๐ Learn more about Ratio Christi: https://ratiochristi.org๐ Dallas Theological Seminary โ https://www.dts.edu๐บ Faith Affirming Findings Videos: YouTube.com/@BibleAndTheologyMatters๐
Subscribe for weekly interviews with leading scholars, theologians, and apologists who affirm the authority of Scripture and defend the Christian faith.๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver.๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com ============================= โฑ๏ธ Chapters00:00 โ Introduction02:30 โ Meet Dr. Corey Miller | From Mormon Roots to Christian Apologist04:45 โ Academic Hostility at Purdue University and Marxist Influence08:50 โ How Faith Cost Dr. Miller His PhD 11:00 โ The Rise of Marxism and the Loss of Viewpoint Diversity 13:10 โ Americaโs Cultural Revolution Explained15:40 โ How Universities Shape the Culture and the World17:50 โ From Clergy-Led Universities to Secular Indoctrination20:00 โ Germanyโs Influence on American Higher Education 22:00 โ The Frankfurt School, Postmodernism, and Cultural Marxism24:20 โ Liberal vs. Conservative Ratios in Academia Today26:10 โ Why This Isnโt Just Politics โ Itโs a Theological Crisis28:00 โ Understanding DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) through a Biblical Lens 31:00 โ How Critical Theory Undermines the Christian Worldview33:00 โ Viewpoint Diversity and the Alliance with an Atheist Professor36:00 โ Cancel Culture, Campus Intolerance, and the Loss of Free Thought38:30 โ The Long March Through the Institutions: Academia, Media, and Church41:00 โ Wokeness in Christian Universities and Parachurch Ministries44:00 โ How Seminary Boards and Leadership Lose Theological Fidelity47:00 โ If You Donโt Educate Your Kids, Social Media Will49:00 โ Practical Advice for Parents Raising Kids with a Biblical Worldview51:30 โ The Third Revolution | Reclaiming Education for Christ54:00 โ How to Restore the Intellectual Voice of Christ in Culture56:30 โ Guarding Against Mission Drift in Christian Institutions59:00 โ Final Challenge | Why Bible and Theology Really Matter ================================= #CoreyMiller #PaulWeaver #BibleAndTheologyMatters #RatioChristi #ChristianEducation #CulturalMarxism #ProgressiveMiseducation #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianApologetics #DallasTheologicalSeminary #FaithAffirmingFindings #ChristianPodcast #TheologyPodcast

Nov 6, 2025 โข 47min
BTM 175 - Demons and Spiritual Warfare
What does the Bible really teach about demons, spiritual warfare, and possession? Can a Christian be demon-possessed? How should believers engage in spiritual battle? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. John Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University and author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare.Together they discuss:-The origin, nature, and destiny of Satan-Whether Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 describe the fall of Satan -The difference between demons and fallen angels-How spiritual warfare really works in daily Christian life-Whether Christians can be demon-possessed or oppressed-The role of prayer and Scripture as our true weaponsYouโll be challenged to think biblically and encouraged to trust in Christโs victory over sin, Satan, and the world.๐ Resources Mentioned:๐ 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare โ Dr. John Gilhooly๐ Dallas Theological Seminary โ Learn more at https://www.dts.edu๐ National Theological College and Graduate School โ https://www.ntcgs.org ๐ง Listen to More Episodes: https://www.BibleAndTheologyMatters.com๐ฅ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleAndTheologyMatters ๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver.๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com ============================= ๐ฌSuggested videos for you:โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jf0c4cjxe0โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQDvGEdW-0โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBQODoZ2jGsโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiM-yxQOm4gโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcbFmrcsyvEโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48NFw4RfrJ8โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kl7XTzluDEโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQvs89mXTcโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQEBTDfoaWAโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBy3-egeiu4 =================================00:00 โ Introduction: Understanding Spiritual Warfare02:15 โ Who is Satan and where did he come from?06:40 โ Is Isaiah 14 really about Satan?10:35 โ Demons vs. Fallen Angels: Whatโs the difference?15:50 โ Are demons active today?20:10 โ How should Christians think about demonic activity? 25:00 โ Can Christians be possessed by demons?31:25 โ Common misconceptions about possession and exorcism37:00 โ The danger of cultural myths about demons42:30 โ Charismatic views and โdeliverance ministriesโ examined48:40 โ What is spiritual warfare?54:10 โ The armor of God and the role of prayer 58:00 โ Closing thoughts: Victory through Christ alone =================================

Oct 30, 2025 โข 1h
BTM 174 - Angels and Demons - What the Bible Says About Angels and Demons
Are angels real? Do demons exist? Do Christians have guardian angels? And what role do these spiritual beings play in Godโs plan?In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. John Gilhooly, author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare. Together, they explore what Scripture really teaches about angels and demonsโand why it matters!Join us as we discuss:-What the Bible actually says about angels and demons-Common misconceptions about guardian angels-Why speculation about the unseen realm can be dangerous -How angels serve God and His people today-The biblical warnings against superstition and spiritual sensationalismDr. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, provides thoughtful, biblically grounded answers to questions about spiritual beings, their creation, their roles, and their relevance for Christians today.๐ Watch Part 2 for our discussion on Demons and Spiritual Warfare!๐ Buy Dr. Gilhoolyโs Book: 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare (Kregel Academic)๐ Learn more about Dallas Theological Seminary: https://www.dts.edu๐ Support NTCGS (National Theological College & Graduate School): https://www.ntcgs.org ๐บ Subscribe for more Bible-centered discussions that affirm your faith and deepen your understanding of Godโs Word. ๐ YouTube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver.๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com00:00 โ Introduction02:14 โ Meet Dr. John Gilhooly, Author of 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare06:10 โ Heiser, the Unseen Realm, and Renewed Interest in Angelology07:25 โ Why Are People Fascinated with Angels and Demons? 12:06 โ What Does the Bible Say About Angels? 14:40 โ The Five Biblical Roles or Motifs of Angels16:13 โ When Were Angels Created?19:09 โ The Fall of Satan and the Nature of His Sin26:29 โ The Roles Angels Play in Godโs Plan 28:14 โ Hierarchies of Angels32:05 โ Michael the Archangel and His Role33:25 โ Michaelโs Relationship to Israel 35:13 โ Missions Moment: Lucyโs Testimony37:51 โ Do Regional Spirits Exist? 40:51 โ Avoiding Two Extremes: Extreme Fascination vs. Denying the Spiritual Realm 42:29 โ How Angels Serve Believers Today44:33 โ Do We Have Guardian Angels?49:22 โ How Should Christians Respond to Reports of Angelic Encounters?54:03 โ How God Communicates Today 55:32 โ Dangers of Overemphasizing or Underemphasizing Angels58:12 โ Conclusion#BibleAndTheologyMatters #AngelsAndDemons #SpiritualWarfare #DrPaulWeaver #DrJohnGilhuly #BiblicalTheology #GuardianAngels #SystematicTheology #FaithAffirmingFindings #DallasTheologicalSeminary #christianpodcast

Oct 16, 2025 โข 46min
BTM 173 - Are Tongues for Today?: A Biblical Assessment
Should believers speak in tongues today? Is the Book of Acts prescriptive for Christiansโor simply descriptive of what happened in the first century? And how do modern Charismatic and Pentecostal practices compare to the biblical gift of tongues? In this in-depth episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver (Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary and Professor of Bible & Theology for the National Theological College and Graduate School) carefully examines what Scripture actually teaches about speaking in tongues. Drawing from Acts 2 and 1 Corinthians 12โ14, Dr. Weaver explains: โ
The true biblical meaning of โtonguesโ (glลssai)โ
The difference between Acts 2 tongues and Corinthian tonguesโ
12 biblical principles Paul gives for the use of tongues โ
Why tongues were a sign for unbelieversโ
The biblical case that tongues have ceasedโ
Why a โprivate prayer languageโ is not found in Scripture.Youโll also hear Dr. Weaverโs personal story of growing up in charismatic churches and how a careful study of Godโs Word changed his understanding of this controversial topic.๐ Key Bible Passages Discussed: Acts 2 | 1 Corinthians 12โ14 | 1 Corinthians 13:8โ10 | Hebrews 1:1โ2 | Deuteronomy 16:16๐ Pre-Order Dr. Weaverโs Book: Faith Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries That Affirm the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture โ Available now from Kregel Academic and Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Affirming-Findings-Archaeological-Discoveries-Historicity/dp/0825448859/๐ง Subscribe for More Episodes: @BibleandTheologyMatters๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver.๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com =============================๐ฌSuggested videos for you:โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jf0c4cjxe0โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJQDvGEdW-0โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBQODoZ2jGsโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiM-yxQOm4g โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcbFmrcsyvEโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48NFw4RfrJ8โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kl7XTzluDEโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRQvs89mXTcโถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQEBTDfoaWA โถ๏ธ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBy3-egeiu4 =================================For business inquiries, please use the contact information below:๐ฉ Email: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com๐ Curious how the Bible shapes history? Subscribe for powerful insights into biblical apologetics, archaeology, theology, and the historical context of Scripture! https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #SpeakingInTongues #CharismaticMovement #BibleAndTheologyMatters #Cessationism #PaulWeaver #DallasTheologicalSeminary #Acts2 #1Corinthians14 #HolySpiritGifts #SpiritualGifts #FaithAffirmingFindings Chapters00:00 Introduction02:57 Biblical Foundations of Tongues05:50 The Day of Pentecost: A Unique Event 09:08 Paul's Guidelines for the Use of Tongues14:52 The Role of Love in Spiritual Gifts18:10 The Temporary Nature of Tongues23:50 The Concept of a Private Prayer Language26:35 Cessation of Tongues and the Perfect29:30 Conclusion: The Authority of Scripture

Oct 9, 2025 โข 33min
BTM 172 - Are Signs and Wonders for Today?: A Biblical Assessment
Are signs and wonders for today? ๐ค In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, host Dr. Paul D. Weaver tackles this hot-button issue by asking a more fundamental question: What were signs for in the Bible? Drawing from his personal experiences in charismatic and Pentecostal churches, Paul shares his journey of evaluating these practices against the ultimate authorityโScripture. He then breaks down his essential "Theological Method" pyramid, explaining the foundational steps from presuppositions to practical theology that every believer must understand to build sound doctrine.In this episode, you'll discover:-The Biblical Purpose of Signs & Wonders: How they authenticated Jesus and the Apostles, and why that matters today.-A Personal Story: Paul's candid childhood experiences with speaking in tongues, healing, and the emotional weight of charismatic practices.-The 6-Level Theological Pyramid: Learn how Presuppositions, Hermeneutics-Exegesis, Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Practical Theology work together to form a solid faith. -Scriptural Deep Dive: Examining key passages in Matthew, John, and Acts that define the true role of miracles.-A Warning About False Signs: What the Bible says about the deceptive miracles of the Antichrist.-The Final Verdict: Are sign gifts like miracles and healing for today? The answer may surprise you. If you've ever wondered about the role of miracles, the charismatic movement, or how to interpret the Bible correctly, this episode is for you. Learn why we are called to preach the Gospelโnot crave signsโas the power of God for salvation.Next Episode: We tackle the controversial topic of Tongues. Links & Resources: -Pre-order "Faith Affirming Findings" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Affirming-Findings-Archaeological-Discoveries-Historicity/dp/0825448859/-Learn more about Dallas Theological Seminary: https://www.dts.edu -Detailed video on Theological Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSHsn6XCig4&list=PLRLT8RbUb3vRBRL725q9bm0n2aL6p3EfS&index=78-Detailed video on the Anti-Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JdQx4kNOUw&list=PLRLT8RbUb3vRBRL725q9bm0n2aL6p3EfS&index=18Chapters00:00 - Introduction2:08 - Dr. Weaver's Personal Experience with the Charismatic Movement and Pentecostalism 9:08 - Dr. Weaver's Theological Method18:58 - Understanding Signs and Their Purpose29:55 - The Role of Signs in Biblical History#BiblePodcast #Theology #SignsAndWonders #Charismatic #Exegesis #BibleStudy #ChristianApologetics #DTS

Oct 2, 2025 โข 36min
BTM 171 - Making Sense of Bible Translations - Part 2
Should Bible translations use gender-inclusive language? Are paraphrases like The Message dangerousโor can they be helpful? And are so-called โliteralโ translations really more faithful to Godโs Word? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver continues his conversation with Dr. Mark StraussโNew Testament scholar, Bible translation expert, and author of 40 Questions About Bible Translation (Kregel Academic). Together, they dive into the most debated issues in Bible translation, including:โ
The controversy over gender-inclusive (or gender-accurate) language in translations like the NIV โ
The difference between translations, paraphrases, and โtransculturationsโโ
Whether โliteralโ translations are more faithful to Scriptureโ
Challenges faced by translation committees and denominational influencesโ
How pastors and teachers should guide their congregations in using different versionsIf you missed Part 1 of this two-part series, we recommend watching that episode first for the foundation of this discussion.๐ Resources Mentioned: -40 Questions About Bible Translation by Dr. Mark Strauss (Kregel Academic)-Dallas Theological Seminary (sponsor): https://dts.edu-Learn more about the podcast: https://BibleAndTheologyMatters.com ๐ Donโt forget to subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss future episodes! #BibleTranslation #GenderInclusiveLanguage #BibleStudy #Theology #BibleVersions #BibleAndTheologyMatters๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Me.Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church visit: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com

Sep 25, 2025 โข 59min
BTM 170 - Making Sense of Bible Translations - Part 1
In this conversation, Dr. Mark Strauss discusses his journey into Bible translation, the evolution of the NIV over the years, and the current state of Bible translation. He shares insights into the translation process, the philosophy behind different translation approaches, and the significance of understanding ancient idioms. The discussion also touches on the historical context of the King James Version and its relevance today. In this conversation, Dr. Strauss also discusses the complexities of Bible translation, the challenge of textual criticism, the influence of theological biases, and the highly charged discussion about gender-inclusive language. He emphasizes the need for translators to balance accuracy with readability and addresses common misconceptions about translation work. The discussion also highlights the significance of choosing the right translation for personal and communal use, as well as the challenges faced by translation committees in navigating denominational differences.Please visit my website to get more information: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/ ๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. https://www.youtube.com/@BibleandTheologyMatters/?sub_confirmation=1๐ Stay Connected With Me. Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church visit: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com

Sep 18, 2025 โข 1h 1min
BTM 169 - Understanding Roman Catholicism - Part 2
Dr. Greg Allison returns to the Bible and Theology Matters podcast to continue his discussion on the fundamental theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical Christianity.๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. / @bibleandtheologymatters๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver. ๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver):https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver ๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/ ๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/ ๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/ ๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/ ๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com

Sep 15, 2025 โข 1h 5min
BTM 168 - Roman Catholicism - Part 1
Join Dr. Greg Allison as he discusses fundamental theological differences between the Roman Catholic Church and evangelical Christianity. The discussion covers topics such as salvation and authority, specifically addressing "sola scriptura" and "sola fide." Key distinctions are also made regarding the role of Mary, sacraments, and other areas where "theology" diverges.๐๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ. / @bibleandtheologymatters๐ Stay Connected With Dr. Weaver. ๐ Facebook (Paul Weaver): https://www.facebook.com/PaulDeanWeaver ๐ท Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faith_affirming_findings/ ๐ผ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-weaver-55070317/ ๐ Website: https://www.bibleandtheologymatters.com/ ๐ Website: https://pauldweaver.com/๐ฉ To invite Dr. Weaver to speak at your church or conference, email at: paulandjillweaver@gmail.com


