The good news of Jesus’ resurrection breaks the bonds and power of death. Jesus intended this powerful reality to be deeply rooted in the Church. There is an incredible story Jesus invites everyone to take part in through the resurrection. Join in this week’s conversation to discover the implications the resurrection has for followers of Jesus and His community. The resurrection is the biggest “IF” in all of history because if it is true all of life changes with it. Be sure not to miss an episode of Kingdom Roots with Scot McKnight by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or Sticher. Learn more about Northern Seminary’s Master of Arts in New Testament at www.seminary.edu/MANT.

Is the God of Christianity and Islam the same? This divisive question is the topic of discussion for this week’s episode of Kingdom Roots with Scot McKnight. There is a problem with the question that makes this topic more confusing than it needs to be and it starts with how we define the word same. Listen in to this week’s conversation and learn about the importance the divinity of Christ plays into answering the question. Also you will be challenged and be given a vision of Jesus’ instruction to love our neighbor. In the episode Scot mentioned his blog post about Miroslav Volf. You can find that blog post here: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2015/12/16/the-same-god-12/ Be sure not to miss an episode of Kingdom Roots with Scot McKnight by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or Sticher. Learn more about Northern Seminary’s Master of Arts in New Testament at www.seminary.edu/MANT.

Dr. McKnight explains how remembering in the context of Eucharist is more than mentally recalling an event, but it is an invitation to live faithfully according God’s covenant. Jesus rooted the first Eucharist meal in the context of Passover and when the Church partakes in Eucharist today God is still growing roots of liberation into the lives of believers. Book Recommendation on the Church calendar: Ancient Future Time by Robert Webber (http://goo.gl/slQZeX)

Singing seemed to be central to the early Christians formation as believers. In this episode you will hear about what the early church centered their gatherings around and the transformation that flowed out of times of worship. Learn more about Northern Seminary’s Master of Arts in New Testament at www.seminary.edu/MANT.

Dr. Barclay helps us understand God’s deep desire for a relationship with His people by showing how grace took root in the Roman world and how we should allow it to take root now. Buy Paul and the gift: http://goo.gl/9JftcL Contact Dr. Barclay: john.barclay@durham.ac.uk

Why do we have the Bible? We play with fire if we force the Bible to do anything other than what God designed it to do. Discover what God desired to bring about in His people through their interaction with His Word.

The role of women in the Church is one of the biggest debates in Christianity today. Dr. McKnight helps turn this hotly contested debate into a positive conversation.

What is the Kingdom? The biblical term “kingdom” is the most misused and misunderstood concept by Christians today. In this episode Dr. McKnight sets the stage for how the term Kingdom should be understood and applied by the Church today. He begins the discussion about how the Kingdom took root in the 1st Century and how it can continue to take root today.