CR65-Don’t Put Words in God’s Mouth: The Battle of Exegesis vs. Eisegesis The episode dives into the critical distinction between exegesis and eisegesis, emphasizing the importance of context in biblical interpretation. Imagery of a coffee shop sets the stage for discussing how context shapes understanding. The host defines exegesis as leading out the meaning from the text, contrasting it with eisegesis, which imposes personal desires onto scripture. The conversation highlights the dangers of eisegesis, noting its popularity due to its ease and the temptation to make oneself the hero of biblical narratives. Practical examples illustrate the focus on God's glory rather than personal empowerment.

Chapters: 00:00:30 - Introduction to Contenders Radio

00:01:27 - The Importance of Context

00:03:18 - Defining Exegesis

00:04:03 - Defining Eisegesis

00:04:52 - Comparing Exegesis and Eisegesis

00:05:56 - The Popularity of Eisegesis

00:06:50 - Example of Exegesis in Context

00:11:22 - Focus on God's Glory

00:20:55 - Closing Remarks and Thanks

CR63 Technology’s Hidden Effects and How You Can Reclaim Your Attention. Today on Contenders radio we are talking about something that touches almost every part of our lives: the way technology is shaping us and what we can actually do about it. Helpful tips and boundaries will be shared.

Every generation of skeptics has assailed the self-claims of the Bible, but its own explanations and answers have been more than equal to the challenge. The Bible has gone through God’s publishing process in being given to and distributed among the human race. Today we tackle Revelation, Inspiration, and canonicity. Thanks for listening to Contenders Radio with Pastor Kevin Inman.

CR56 The Bible is God’s Word by Pastor Kevin Inman. This episode looks at the Bible as the Word of God. Does the Bible claim to be God’s Word? Yes! Many times over. We will look into a few of those verses and then discover what demands the Bible is able to make of its readers.