In This Episode we discuss the problem of slavery, and ask the question, does the Bible condone slavery? Welcome to Season 2 of The Evidential Faith Podcast!

Biblical References:

1. God’s View of Human Worth

• Genesis 1:26–27

• Genesis 1:31

• Job 31:15

• Genesis 9:25–27

• Exodus 20:1–2

2. Historical Context: Ancient Slavery vs. Modern Slavery

• Leviticus 25:44–46

• Leviticus 25:39–40

• Exodus 21:5–6

• Exodus 21:2

• Deuteronomy 15:13–14

• Deuteronomy 23:15–16

• Exodus 21:16

• Exodus 21:3

3. God’s Laws Reveal His Heart

• Matthew 19:8

• Exodus 21:20–21

• Exodus 21:26–27

• Leviticus 25:39–40

• Leviticus 25:53

• Deuteronomy 15:13–14

• Leviticus 25:44–46

4. The New Testament: Spiritual Freedom and Equality

• Luke 4:18

• Galatians 3:28

• Ephesians 6:5–9

• Colossians 4:1

• Philemon 1:16

• 1 Timothy 1:8–11

5. Christianity and the Abolition Movement

• Luke 10 (The Good Samaritan — especially verses 25–37)

Extra-Biblical  References:

• Is God a Moral Monster? - Dr. Paul Copan

• Is God a Vindictive Bully? - Dr. Paul Copan

• Answering the Question: "Why Doesn't the Bible Condemn Slavery?" 

• The Old Testament and slavery 

• Does The Bible Support Slavery? 

• SLAVERY and the BIBLE!? Explained!