Have you ever wondered why certain books seem to be left out of the Bible? Scot addresses this question and more about the Cannon, Apocrypha literature, and Pseudepigrapha literature. Scot gives a vision for the value that Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha literature have for readers of the Bible even though they are not inspired and authoritative. Interested in learning more about Northern? Attend Northern’s Open House on Tuesday, Novemeber 15 at 6pm CST. Learn more and register at http://www.seminary.edu/news/oh16/

What happened when Jesus came to Earth? The Apocalyptic Paul camp suggests Jesus’ coming was a sudden disruptive in breaking of God’s redemptive plan at the cosmic level. They claim Jesus’ coming completely shatters all that we know about God and defines the revelation of God. In this episode, Scot breaks down how this camp of Pauline study arose and it’s significance for the Church today. Suggested Resources: 1) The Apocalyptic Gospel in Galatians by J. Louis Martyn (http://int.sagepub.com/content/54/3/246) 2) Apocalyptic Paul by Beverly Gaventa (goo.gl/KCnrPq) 3) The Quest for Paul’s Gospel by Douglas Campbell (goo.gl/bezFV8) and if you’re brave The Deliverance of God (goo.gl/z70299) 4) Paul the Apostle by J. Christaan Beker (goo.gl/dMAFXm)

Kingdom Questions Part 2 Community life marked by the Kingdom may be the most unique fellowship the world has ever seen. Scot tackles difficult questions around the subject of the Jew + Gentile vision for the church. This vision leads to more pressing questions for today on the expression of diversity that should be taking root in churches today. Suggested Resource: Korie Edward’s book The Elusive Dream (goo.gl/g6ZYCX) Do you have a question for Scot? Occasionally, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at crobbins@seminary.edu.

Anyone who tries to let God’s Kingdom take root in their life is going to have serious questions. In this episode, Scot fields your biggest questions about Church life and discipleship on how to live out the Kingdom. Do you have a question for Scot? Occasionally, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at crobbins@seminary.edu.

What if the Church got better at the two things Jesus said mattered most? If the Church is going to thrive in this changing world a pivotal thing is going to be being a good neighbor. Rick Rusaw and Lifebridge Christian Church have been on a journey to love God better through actually loving their literal neighbors. Rick gives some practical advice on how churches can better equip congregations to get to know and love the people they live near. Suggested Resources: The Neighboring Church by Rick Rusaw and Brian Mavis (https://goo.gl/14w7h2) The Externally Focused Church by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson (https://goo.gl/YdYCNQ) http://www.theneighboringchurch.com

Racial tension is as at a high point. The embodiment of the Kingdom found in the New Testament and lived out through the Church was to be a vision of unity and diversity. The Church in America, unfortunately, has remained one of the most segregated organizations instead of being a vision for unity and diversity. Pastor Derwin Gray and Transformation Church is a shining light of how the Church can be the type of diverse community it was intended to be. Hear about Pastor Derwin’s journey of planting Transformation Church, the challenges they faced from being a multiethnic church, and steps any church can take to become a richer expression of the diverse Kingdom of God. Suggested Resources: The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World by Derwin L. Gray (https://goo.gl/f9C1yB) The Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight (http://goo.gl/61WUrV) Follow Pastor Derwin on his website (http://www.derwinlgray.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Derwin-L-Gray/117534411600257) Twitter (https://twitter.com/derwinlgray) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/)

When God calls His people into mission He doesn’t call individuals, rather He calls a community. Paul exemplifies this reality with his missionary friends. These friends are indispensable to how God used Paul to bring the kingdom to take root in the 1st Century world. Some of Paul’s closest missionary friends included Priscilla and Aquila who provide a beautiful example of an entire household doing ministry together. Epaphras is another great example of how Paul befriended a nonbeliever, led them into a relationship with Jesus, and sent them out to do ministry. Have a question for Scot? In a few weeks, Scot will be fielding your questions from any of the topics discussed on Kingdom Roots. If you would like to send in your question(s) please email them to Chaz Robbins at crobbins@seminary.edu.

In the words of the great theologian Bill Withers, “We all need somebody to lean on.” It can be very tempting to make ministry into a solo endeavor and not realize the importance of having friends to be with you as you do ministry together. Paul gives a clear example of how ministry can and should be done together with other people. Relationships prove to be an essential element of his missionary work. If you would like to send in your question(s) for our special listener asked questions episode please email Chaz Robbins at crobbins@seminary.edu.

What’s on the heart of Northern Seminary’s President Dr. William Shiell? On this week of Kingdom roots we cover everything from Bill’s favorite parts of being a pastor and preaching to his transition as Northern Seminary’s President. The mission of Northern Seminary is to equip the Church to change the world and that mission is clearly heavy on Bill’s heart. Suggested Resources: Ezekiel: God’s Presence in Performance by William D. Shiell (http://goo.gl/1fVrXZ) Delivering from Memory by William D. Shiell (http://goo.gl/IHBrND) Reading Acts: The Lector and the Early Christian Audience by William D. Shiell (http://goo.gl/qARxYy)

Should the Church and its believers have confidence in the reliability of Jesus found in the Gospels? Dr. McKnight tackles this question and more for followers to be confident of the person of Jesus as described in the Gospels. When we correctly study Jesus and his life in light of faith the result is the deepest possible understanding about Jesus. If the Kingdom is going to take root now, then we need to seriously pursue this study of Jesus. Recommended/ Mentioned Resources: Jesus and the Victory of God by N.T. Wright (https://goo.gl/21rYta) Jesus Remembered (Christianity in the Making, Vol. 1) by James D.G. Dunn (https://goo.gl/21rYta) The Historical Reliability of the New Testament by Craig Blomberg (http://goo.gl/s4WYi0) The Historical Reliablity of the Gospels by Craig Blomberg (http://goo.gl/lXyXiC)