Best Mike Licona Podcasts (2024)

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Mike Licona 47:18

4h ago47:18

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Lynn and Paul discuss with their HCU colleague Dr. Michael Licona, professor of New Testament and Program Director, Christian Thought (MA) and the Master of Divinity, his new book, “Jesus Contradicted”By Houston Christian University

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Episode 123: Mike Licona: The Bible Beyond Literalism, Biography, Literature, and Christian History 56:48

11h ago56:48

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Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1961, Mike became a Christian at the age of 10 and grew up in a Christian home. He attended Liberty University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance (Saxophone). During his undergraduate studies, he had a strong desire to know God, devoting himself to studying the Bible daily. He decided to learn …

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Q&A: Abortion, Eden and New Dimensions, My Biases 37:24

1h ago37:24

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Send in your questions to information@apologetics.org for our next Q&A! Abortion and Amendment 4: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15613164-abortion-amendment-4-and-incrementalism-vs-abolitionism-scott-klusendorf The Evidence for the Resurrection is Overwhelming: https://theuniversenextdoor.…

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Scot McKnight 48:49

2h ago48:49

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Lynn and Paul speak with one of their newer HCU colleagues, Dr. Scot X. McKnight, Professor and Student Supervisor in the Doctor of Ministry Program, about his NT translation, “The Second Testament”, his new work and research on trauma and pastors, and other matters of interestBy Houston Christian University

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Episode 124: Conor McDonough: Treasures of Celtic Christian Ireland, the Nation & Universal History 57:23

1h ago57:23

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Fr. Conor McDonough is a Dominican priest and a lecturer at the Dominican House of Studies in Dublin and is originally from County Galway. He is a renowned scholar, with degrees from the Universities of Fribourg, Maynooth, and Cambridge, specialising in Theology and Philosophy. He has also been involved in an exciting YouTube series called Treasure…

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Do Ancient Israelite Scientific Views Contradict Inerrancy? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Part 2) 33:05

8h ago33:05

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Did Ancient Israel believe that the earth was flat and had a solid dome over it? Did they believe stars were living beings rather than balls of gas? Should the way they viewed the world affect the reliability of the Bible? Join us for the second part of our series on inspiration and inerrancy! Send your ques…

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A Fresh Look at the Doctrine of Inerrancy 47:37

5h ago47:37

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What are compositional devices? How do they affect our view of inerrancy? What does the Bible say about inspiration and inerrancy? In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona discusses his contention that the common evangelical definition of inerrancy, as outlined in the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, may be based on an incorrect concept of inspirat…

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Truth and Story: A Beloved Folk Tale (More Christ Short Stories) 3:44

7h ago3:44

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This is the first story in my new series of short stories. My wife and I recently completed our storytelling course with Storytellers of Ireland, so I decided to take what I have learned and apply those lessons here. Special thanks to my friend, Fr. Ryan Duns, who has allowed me to use his music for this series. He is offering a great service by ke…

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What Can Be Learned From Contemporary, Non-Scriptural Greco-Roman writings? 44:43

2h ago44:43

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In this episode, Dr. Mike Licona walks the listener through some of the discoveries revealed in his new book Jesus, Contradicted. By examining Greco-Roman writings contemporary with the gospels, Dr. Licona has identified common writing techniques of the times that shed light on what we read apparently conflicting gospel accounts. He also discusses …

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More Christ Short Stories: An Introduction and a Brief Theology of Storytelling 9:41

3h ago9:41

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In this short video, I introduce my upcoming series of short stories and aim to convey why I think it is important to embrace stories as Christians. This is a very brief theology of storytelling, inspired by Jonathan Pageau, Jordan Peterson, Paul Vander Klay, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and many other vital figures.…

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Abortion Amendment 4 and Incrementalism vs Abolitionism | Scott Klusendorf 52:22

3h ago52:22

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What is Amendment Four on the Florida ballot? Why does it seem people have been deceived by it? What's the difference between the incrementalist and abolitionist positions when it comes to abortion? Is there a practical way to ban abortion all at once or is this some sort of virtue signaling? Scott Klusendor…

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Joey Dodson 44:45

17h ago44:45

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Lynn and Paul sit down with Dr. Joseph Dodson, who holds the Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary, discussing his new book on Romans, “Conquerers Not Captives: Reframing Romans 7 for the Christian Life”By Houston Christian University

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Did God Providentially or Directly Inspire the Bible? (Inspiration and Inerrancy Series Pt. 1) 46:22

3h ago46:22

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What does it mean for the Bible to be inspired by God? How specific is the famous term used in 2 Timothy 3:16, "God-Breathed" (Theopneustos)? Did the authors of Scripture think for themselves or did they mindlessly record ideas that came directly from God? Why has there been so much debate over how to define…

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Archeologist: When did the Exodus Actually Happen? | Titus Kennedy 54:52

7d ago54:52

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Did the Exodus take place in (roughly) 1476 BC or around 1200 BC? Why is this date important and what significance does it have? Where do we find clues for this date both inside and outside of the Bible? Is archeology as fun as it looks? Nick Shalna and Dr. Tom Woodward interview Archeologist Titus Kennedy o…

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Which Way Christian? | FTMonthly #13 1:23:33

12d ago1:23:33

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Season 2 of FTMonthly is here and Josh Klein comes out swinging! In this episode we ask... Which Way Christian? We look at the differences between Russell Brand's transformation and Progressive Theology's transformation of the church that leads to.... the Olympics. NOTES: Russell Brand Journey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellbrand/ Sou…

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Is Race a Gospel Issue | A Conversation with Ron Brown 58:12

27d ago58:12

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Coach Ron Brown joins Josh Klein to discuss race, America's racial past, and how the Christian should move forward in a time when the topic is becoming more toxic and divisive by the day. Is race a gospel issue? And if so... how do we cut through the noise and present the gospel clearly so we don't lose sight of the main thing? Catch Coach Ron Brow…

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Marxist Olympics, Mental Gymnastics and You 15:57

22d ago15:57

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why is everything getting increasingly more chaotic and what can we do about it? Was the 'Last Supper" re-enactment at the Olympics more than just a 'woke' skit? What are the four stages of ideological subversion and why is it crucial that we be aware of it? Article Referenced: https://sovereignnations.com/2…

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Ancient Greco-Roman Story-Telling and the Gospels 1:48:18

1M ago1:48:18

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Do apparent contradictions in the gospels mean we can’t trust them as reliable sources of information about the person and life of Christ? Dr. Mike Licona tackles this important question by examining ancient Greco-Roman biography, the genre to which the gospels belong, and the conventions used by authors of the time when writing them. He explains t…

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More Christ Episode 122: Ryan Duns SJ: William Desmond, Making Music, & Spiritual Exercises for a Secular Age 1:54:01

1M ago1:54:01

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Ryan Duns, SJ works at the intersection of philosophy and systematic theology. He has published on Karl Rahner, Jean-Luc Marion, René Girard, and his most recent work has involved a sustained engagement with William Desmond’s metaphysics. His dissertation, “Spiritual Exercises for a Secular Age? William Desmond’s Theological Achievement” argued tha…

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How Can We Pray for America After the Events this Weekend? 20:08

28d ago20:08

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here In what ways can we pray for our country after the devastating events we all witnessed? Join us back here next Tuesday at 5 pm for the episode on Inspiration and Innerrancy! The Christ is King Trap: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14907957-a-letter-on-the-christ-is-king-trap What's Behind T…

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Trump Was Nearly Assassinated - How Do We Respond? 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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Donald Trump was nearly assassinated, what are some factors that led to this and some security breaches that were made? Join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they converse with The Faithiest Atheist (Richard Suttles) about what went down and how we should respond. Faithiest Atheist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithiestAtheist…

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Was Genesis Wrong About Creation? (Alex O'Connor vs Dinesh D'Souza) 28:15

1M ago28:15

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Was Genesis Chapter 1 intended to be a scientific account of creation? Why does Genesis 1-11 seem to have so much in common with other writings from Israel's surrounding neighbors? In this debate, Nick responds to Alex O'Connor catching Dinesh D'Souza off-guard with some questions about the Bible. Are you pr…

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Paul Sloan 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Lynn and Paul talk about … and Lynn sets him straight on all his crazy ideas 😊By Houston Christian University

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More Christ Episode 121: Wanjiru Njoya + Gerard Casey: Libertarians, Conservatives, & Community Against Wokeism 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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Gerard Casey is an Irish philosopher and former politician who is Professor Emeritus at University College Dublin.He was active in Irish politics in the 1990s and led the Christian Solidarity Party between 1993 and 1999. He now holds libertarian and what he terms (philosophically) anarchistic views. His philosophical interests include political phi…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! Conclusion 18:49

2M ago18:49

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In this episode, the final part in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona reviews and summarizes the problems with Lydia McGrew’s methodological interpretation of the Gospels. Then he argues that compositional devices is compatible with the biblical doctrine of inspiration. Finally, he pastorally guides us to consider whether it’s our view of history that ne…

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Is the Bible Inerrant and Can It Be Trusted? | Mike Licona 58:17

2M ago58:17

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Michael Licona, author of Jesus, Contradicted, on the ideas of inspiration, inerrancy, and the reasons for differences among New Testament Gospels. How does the way that the gospels present the same story differently reflect the writing standards of the 1st century? What kinds of t…

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Jason Maston 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Lynn and Paul sit down with their colleague, Jason Maston, to talk about his research into 1 Peter.By Houston Christian University

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More Christ Episode 120: Jordan Hall: Family, Education, Church, the Rise & Fall of Civilisation & Resurrection 1:22:18

2M ago1:22:18

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Jordan Hall (Greenhall) is an entrepreneur and angel investor with a focus on the internet and digital media space. Having received his law degree from Harvard and practicing for all of 93 days, he sought greener pastures, becoming an advocate for “efficient, collaborative, open” models of information dispersal.More from Jordan Hall - Jordan Hall -…

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Is This the Most Evil Idea In the New Testament? (@Richard Dawkins & CosmicSkeptic - Rapid Response) 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Are we born into the world guilty of sin? Did Jesus Himself say He came to die for our sins? Can everyone recognize that there is some standard we all fall short of, and why does it matter which standard it is? Is morality possible apart from God? Send your questions or video to information@apologetics.org! …

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Is God Responsible for People Going to Hell? (@The Atheist Experience - Rapid Response) 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Nick responds to a throwback video of Matt Dilahaunty taking a phone call from a Christian on "The Atheist Experience". Does the reality of God's foreknowledge necessitate the idea that He causes all of our actions? Is God responsible for all who go to hell because He created it? How should believers carry a…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! On Gospel Differences 19:47

2M ago19:47

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In this episode, part 7 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona reviews several events in the Gospels to demonstrate how compositional devices are more plausible explanations than the explanations embraced by Lydia Mcgrew: forced harmonizations, or worse, that errors had occurred. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally pu…

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What's With All Of These Bible Contradictions? (@Cosmicskeptic - Rapid Response) 45:38

2M ago45:38

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Was the Israelite conquest genocide? Are there contradictions in the New Testament that bring doubt to the reliability of the Four Gospels? What does it mean for the Bible to be "true"? Did the Gospel writers forget when events happened? How does comparing the Gospels to other Ancient Greco-Roman Biographies…

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More Christ Episode 119: Gary Chartier: Love and Logos, Life Beyond Power, the Living God and Political Idolatry 1:42:03

2M ago1:42:03

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Gary Chartier is a legal scholar, philosopher, political theorist, and theologian. Amongst other things, his work addresses anarchism and ethics. Chartier is a professor and serves as associate dean of La Sierra University's business school. Please see his website, here: http://www.garychartier.net/

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Did Jesus Go To Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets? (@Billy Carson - Rapid Response) 42:04

2M ago42:04

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here How much time did Jesus spend in Egypt? Is the term "God" a mistranslation in the Bible? Is Yahweh just a Deity from another Pantheon? Where do modern-day gnostic ideas come from? Send a video to information@apologetics.org for Nick to respond to in the Rapid Response Series! Former Psychic: Communicating wi…

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Jesus Contradicted w/ Dr. Mike Licona 2:41:58

2M ago2:41:58

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Do the gospel's contain contradictions? If they do, does that mean they are full of errors? Join Tim Stratton and Josh Klein as they interview Michael Licona on his new book Jesus Contradicted. Dr. Michael R. Licona joins Dr. Timothy Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss his most recent book, Jesus Contradicted. Why the gospels tell the same story dif…

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Does this One Verse Undermine the Whole Bible? (@HolyKoolaid - Rapid Response) 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here In the first episode of the rapid response series, Nick Shalna responds to a popular video by Youtube content creator Holy Koolaid. Was it unnecessary for Jesus to die on the cross to forgive sins? Is the Bible unreliable? Send in a video for Nick to respond to - information@apologetics.org Related Episodes:…

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Jason Staples 49:13

2M ago49:13

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Lynn and Paul connect with Jason Staples about his new book Paul and the Resurrection of Israel. The conversation centers on Dr. Staples’ argument about Paul’s view of Israel, a hotly contested debate among scholars.By Houston Christian University

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Lydia McGrew Answered! More Methodological Missteps 25:01

2M ago25:01

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In this episode, Dr. Licona walks us through more missteps by Lydia Mcgrew, including false dichotomies on the issues of chronological narration, and between compositional devices and Undesigned Coincidences This is part 6 in a series of 8. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! On Plutarch 40:52

3M ago40:52

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In this episode, part 5 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona patiently deconstructs Lydia McGrew’s contrived flow chart for determining when it is safe to consider if a compositional device has been employed. He also shows how she approaches ancient historical sources with her own pre-conceived views, and how this results in erroneous conclusions. These…

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Did Jesus Come to Bring A Sword? (Are You Sure You Know) [Pt. 7] 49:07

2M ago49:07

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century? Send yo…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! Black & White Thinking 27:15

3M ago27:15

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In this episode, part 4 in an 8 part series, Dr. Licona demonstrates Lydia McGrew’s rigid approach that’s founded upon her presumptions pertaining to ancient historical reporting. Her black and white thinking leads to an all-or-nothing approach, exaggerated opinions, and inaccurate conclusions about how the ancients reported the past. Moreover, she…

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Amy Peeler 45:34

3M ago45:34

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Lynn and Paul talk with Amy Peeler about her book, Women and the Gender of God. This ground-breaker work analyzes the role of Mary the mother of Jesus in the theology of the church. We discuss her arguments for retaining masculine language for God in Scripture, such as Father and Son, while also asserting that God is not male or masculine.…

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Addressing The "T" During Pride Month 1:52:57

3M ago1:52:57

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Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein are joined by Alycia Wood of Apologetics Inc. to discuss the T in LGBT and how to address it as Christians and within the culture at large. Follow Alycia's Work at Apologetics Inc: https://apologetics.org/alycia-wood/ Twitter: https://x.com/AlyciaWood88 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlyciaWood88 Alycia Wood on I…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! On Paraphrase 19:42

3M ago19:42

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In this episode, Dr. Licona gives attention to Lydia McGrew's contentions that historians in antiquity would not have employed the literary exercises taught in the compositional textbooks by Theon, Quintilian, and others. This is part 3 in a series of 8. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.…

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The Satan in Job Isn't Who You Think It Is [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 6] 40:41

3M ago40:41

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Who is "the satan" figure in the Book of Job? Is the term "satan" ever used in the Old Testament to describe the Devil? Where is Satan mentioned in the Old Testament and why does it matter? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month! Intro to Divine Council…

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David Moffitt 49:53

3M ago49:53

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Lynn and Paul review ideas of atonement with the world renown Hebrews scholar, David M. Moffitt. The conversation revolves around his new book, * Rethinking Atonement, includes discussions on ancient practices of sacrifice, and how notions of sacrifice pertain to a greater understanding of the atonement. Dr. Moffitt explains how the resurrection an…

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Lydia McGrew Answered! Are the Gospels Greco-Roman Biographies? 14:56

3M ago14:56

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In this episode, part 2 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona answers Lydia McGrew's contention that the Gospels are not affiliated with Greco-Roman biography. He demonstrates that she misinterprets ancient writers on the subject, fails to consider the degree of literacy required for composition, and misinterprets other scholars on the subject. These audio …

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Lydia McGrew Answered! An Introduction 12:13

3M ago12:13

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In this episode, part 1 of 8 in a series, Dr. Licona describes his research on Gospel differences and introduces us to a critical assessment of his work by Lydia McGrew, a Christian apologist. These audio clips are taken from Dr. Licona’s YouTube channel, originally published in 2020.By Mike Licona

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5 Reasons Why I'm Protestant 43:34

3M ago43:34

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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What are some of the key differences between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic church? How does one's view of Scripture affect their objectivity when studying biblical concepts? Did God ordain or command for there to be an authoritative church body to interpret the Bible? Is purgatory a biblical concept a…

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Nijay Gupta 46:37

3M ago46:37

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Lynn and Paul explore the theological and historical debates surrounding Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Dr. Nijay Gupta recently published a book on Galatians in the New Word Biblical Themes series, a new series developed by Zondervan Academic, with Dr. Gupta as the series editor. This follows Dr. Gupta’s commentary on Galatians in the Story of Go…

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