We continue giving our Bible reading some C.R.E.D by Checking the Author, Audience, and Context. 

C- Check

R- Read

E- Examine

D- Discover

Sources & Mentions:

Mark Young (he gave me my start in teaching Bible in Arizona and I stole the 'runs' things from him)

Show music:

   “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

   “Across the Delta“ by SLPSTRM

Produced by Jeremy Eagan

We begin giving our Bible reading some C.R.E.D by first Checking Genre and knowing what to look for in each type. 

      C- Check

      R- Read

      E- Examine

      D- Discover

Sources & Mentions:

Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis

How To Read The Bible As Literature by Leland Ryken

How to Read the Bible Video Series by The Bible Project

The New Testament in Its World by Michael Bird and NT Wright

Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by Christopher J. H. Wright

Synonymous parallelism example  (Psalm 24:1-2)

Antithetic parallelism example (Psalm 1:6)

Emblematic parallelism example (Psalm 25:13)

Synthetic parallelism example(Psalm 34:9)

Climatic parallelism example (Psalm 29:1-2)

Show music:

     “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

     “Across the Delta“ by SLPSTRM

Produced by Jeremy Eagan

How have people historically read the Scriptures? Why? 

Sources & Mentions:

So many over so many years its has all been distilled. History is not original to me:)

Law & Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints) William McDavid, Ethan Richardson, and  David Zahl

Show music:

   “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

   “Across the Delta“ by SLPSTRM

Produced by Jeremy Eagan

How did we get our English Bibles? Who was involved? What is it based on? In this bonus episode, the story is told.

Sources & Mentions:

So many over so many years its has all been distilled. History is not original to me:) 

Show music:

“River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

Produced by Jeremy Eagan

Are we good readers of Scripture?  Are our teachers? In this episode, we look at 8 examples of Scripture that when misused can mess up your biblical worldview. 

Sources & Mentions:

Hitler Speech- https://www.learnreligions.com/adolf-hitler-on-christianity-quotes-248190

The Most Misused Verses in the Bible by Eric J. Bargerhuff

Netflix Original Series: Daredevil (Marvel)

Proverbs by Tremper Longman III

Show music:

   “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

   “Across the Delta“ by SLPSTRM

Produced by Jeremy Eagan

Can you feel the struggle between your new self and your old self? We discuss legalism, discipleship, grace, and permission. 

Sources & Mentions:

Ephesians 4:17-24; 1 Peter 4:4; Galatians 5:16-24

Show Music:

   “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

   “Blue” by IamDayLight

Episode produced by Jeremy Eagan

Discussion Questions here

What does the Bible say about the afterlife? How does that impact my worldview? 

Sources & Mentions:

   The New Testament In It's World by Michael Bird & N.T. Wright

   Revelation by Brian Blount

   What we know about heaven references in order: Philippians 3:20; John 3:16; John 14:2; Luke 23:43; Philippians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:1-4; 1 Corinthians 15; Hebrews 12:22-24; Luke 24:39-40; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 21:4; Isaiah 65:17; Colossians 1:15-17; Isaiah 66: Genesis 2:15; Revelation 19:7; 1 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Isaiah 65:17,25; Revelation 21; Psalms 16:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Revelation 21:1; Isaiah 66

   Other Scripture referenced: Hebrews 11:39-40; 2 Peter 3:10-12; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Peter 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9

Show Music:

“River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

 “Blue” by IamDayLight

Episode produced by Jeremy Eagan

Discussion Questions here

Young people are leaving the church. Intellectualism at Universities is sometimes blamed. What if they became Intellectuals and still hold to Christ? Would the church welcome them home? I ask these and other questions to two Gen Z college students.  

Sources & Mentions:

      LifeWay Research on Why Young People Leave the Church As Adults. 

Show Music:    

    “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM  

Episode produced by Jeremy Eagan  

Discussion Questions here

I sit down with Brant Hansen, author of Unoffendable (among others) to talk about anger's place in our biblical worldview.

Sources & Mentions:

    Unoffendable by Brant Hansen

    Blessed Are The Misfits by Brant Hansen

    Brant & Sherri Oddcast

    The Cure by John Lynch, Bruce McNichol, & Bill Thrall

    St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Franchise

    Molina's throw out

Show Music:

    “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

Episode produced by Jeremy Eagan

Discussion Questions here

How should we view the Kingdom of God? It didn't come as expected. Instead of the death of all the oppressors, there was death to one. But then...life leading to a secret invasion of the Kingdom of God still today. 

Sources & Mentions:

Reframation by Alan Hirsch & Mark Nelson

Show Music:

  “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM

  “Blue” by IamDayLight

Episode produced by Jeremy Eagan

Discussion Questions here