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Episode 59: Acts 18-19 - The Liminal Leftovers of Johnny B.

November 13, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In Acts 18-19 we are introduced to a subgroup of the faithful. They are folks that knew and followed the teachings of John the Baptist. But these events occur about thirty years after the ministry of Johnny B. So just how should we understand these folks who don’t fit nicely into any of our modern-day boxes.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Carman J. Imes, Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2019) 17.
• The story of Hiroo Onoda can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiroo_Onoda
• Hodges, Zane C. “Harmony with God Part 3 of 3.” Chafer Theological Seminary Journal Volume 9, 2003.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

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Episode 58: Acts 16-17 - What Must I Do to Be Saved?

October 29, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In Acts 16-17 Paul and his traveling companions hit the road. These chapters record some of the events in his second missionary journey… and they are packed full of interesting topics. In this episode we discuss circumcision, baptism, a python spirit, and the very important question asked by a jailer, “What must I do to be saved?”

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Moyer V. Hubbard, “Greek Religion,” in The World of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts, ed. Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013), 110.
• Deppe, Dean B. All Roads Lead to the Text: Eight Methods of Inquiry into the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2011. Print.
• Harwood, E. A Liberal Translation of the New Testament. Vol. I & II. London: T. Becket and P. A. de Hondt; J. Johnson; T. Cadell; J. Gore and J. Sibbald; T. Bancks, 1768.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
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Episode 57: Acts 15 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?"

October 19, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In Acts 15, a decision is made. The question on the table was how to keep peace between the different cultural expectations of those who had come to faith in Jesus.  The list of action items they came up with might be a little surprising to our modern ears. But what’s really interesting… is something that didn’t make the list at all.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Witherington, B., III. (1998). The Acts of the Apostles: a socio-rhetorical commentary (pp. 440–441). Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Savelle, C. H. (2004). A Reexamination of the Prohibitions in Acts 15. Bibliotheca Sacra, 161, 464–465.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

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• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
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Episode 56: Acts 13-14 - Who Were Those "Appointed to Eternal Life?"

September 28, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

*10-12-23 Note - The original release of this episode had some minor production errors. Those have been corrected and the new version is available for download. 

There are many ideas about how people get "saved." Is God in control of the whole process, or do people have some say in what they believe. There’s a story in Acts 13-14 that some think speaks to the topic. But we may not be understanding the passages ancient context? If that’s the case, we may have some rethinking to do!

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Toussaint, S. D. (1985). Acts. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, pp. 390–391). Victor Books.
• Newman, B. M., & Nida, E. A. (1972). A handbook on the Acts of the Apostles (pp. 269–270). United Bible Societies.
• Gangel, K. O. (1998). Acts (Vol. 5, p. 219). Broadman & Holman Publishers.
• Polhill, J. B. (1992). Acts (Vol. 26, p. 308). Broadman & Holman Publishers.
• Martin, R. P. (2005). The Result of Paul’s Preaching in Antioch: “As many as were ordained to eternal life believed” Acts 13:48. The Reformed Baptist Theological Review, 2(2), 29–30.
• Bence, P. A. (1998). Acts: a Bible commentary in the Wesleyan tradition (p. 62). Wesleyan Publishing House.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

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• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
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Episode 55: Acts 12 - The Logos and the Mythos

September 28, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

In ancient times stories used two general concepts, logos and mythos, to convey meaning to their readers.  It’s true of stories outside the Bible, but it’s also true of the stories we find within the Bible as well. In this episode we look further into the ancient understanding of logos and mythos and how they are presented in Acts 12. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Update - RethinkingScripture.com
• The Homes and Help Initiative -
  •  RethinkingScripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
  • Episode 54 - The Homes and Help Initiative
  • 4:13 Strong.org - The newest addition to the Homes and Help Initiative. Based in Nashville, they provide training, skill development and job placement for men who are at-risk. Those either living on the streets, or recently released from prison. They have a 6-8 month residential program… where graduates complete the following items… 4 months of continuous employment, court fees and fines paid off, driver’s license acquired or reinstated, car and insurance purchased with cash, $1500 emergency fund saved.
• Merriam-Webster, I. (2003). In Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary. (Eleventh ed.). Merriam-Webster, Inc.
• Kittel, G., Friedrich, G., & Bromiley, G. W. (1985). In Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Abridged in One Volume (p. 506). W.B. Eerdmans.
• Rethinking Rest - Electronic Endnote #54 -RethinkingRest.com/electronic-endnotes/
• Dr. Warren Gage 
  • Dr. Warren Gage - Logos/Mythos
  • (and Dr. Chip Bennett) - A Christian Reading of Plato

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
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Episode 54: Acts 10-11 - The Gentile Pentecost

September 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

When we read Acts 10, we often make Cornelius the focus of the chapter. But a careful reading of the text suggests that Peter is really the dynamic character with the most movement. Could it be that Peter was also given a gift of the Holy Spirit the day the Gentiles spoke in tongues?

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Witherington, B., III. (1998). The Acts of the Apostles: a socio-rhetorical commentary (p. 360). Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Newman, B. M., & Nida, E. A. (1972). A handbook on the Acts of the Apostles (p. 219). United Bible Societies.
• Smith, B. L. “Tongues in the New Testament.” The Churchman 87, no. 1–4 (1973).
• MacDonald, W. G. (1964). Glossolalia In The New Testament. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 7(2), 62. 

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
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Episode 53: Acts 9 - What Exactly Happened on the Way to Damascus?

August 27, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

Acts 9 is where we find the story of Saul’s conversion. But you may be surprised to discover that’s not the only place this story is found. Luke included two other versions of the story later in Acts, and each episode adds important details not found in chapter nine.  In this episode we gather all the details together and try to figure out what exactly happened to Saul that day. 

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Churchill, Timothy. “Repetition for a Reason”. (Waco, TX: Institute for Faith and Learning at Baylor University, 2015).
  • https://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/239230.pdf

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
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Episode 52: Acts 8 - The Samaritans

August 20, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

In Acts 8, Philip made his way to Samaria to tell them the story of the Christ. This was significant for a number of reasons, but mostly because the Samaritans and the Jews didn’t normally associate with one another. You may already know that, but today we will examine more closely how and why these two groups came to be at odds.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Deppe, D. B. (2011). All Roads Lead to the Text: Eight Methods of Inquiry into the Bible (p. 160). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
• Edwards, J. R. (2017). Parallels and Patterns between Luke and Acts. Bulletin for Biblical Research, 27(4), 489–490.
• Gage, Warren Austin. Return from Emmaus: The Resurrection Theme in Scripture. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Warren A. Gage, 2011.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
• My New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/
• More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/
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Episode 51: Acts 7 - The Gospel in the Story of Stephen

August 9, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

In Acts 7, Stephen becomes the first of the "Christ-Followers" to be killed for his faith. And right before he dies he gives a long sermon that most readers just skip right over… because they think it’s not relevant. But for some reason, Luke under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, thought the details of this chapter important enough to include. Today, we’ll look at how Luke uniquely shares the good news of Jesus through the story of Stephen.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Link to a picture of Gregory Hall and Dr. John Walton: https://rethinkingrest.com/audio-beta/
• Polhill, John B. "The Hellenist Breakthrough: Acts 6-12". Review and Expositor, 71(4), 479-81, (1974).
• Gage, Warren Austin. Return from Emmaus: The Resurrection Theme in Scripture. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Warren A. Gage, 2011.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
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Episode 50: Acts 6 - Living Sacrifices

July 25, 2022 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall 

In act 6, we read about a problem in the early days of the church. Some widows in the church were being overlooked by other church members. And it turns out it was an ethnic issue. The locals weren’t getting along with those from out of town. In this episode we’ll look a little deeper into the problem and try to connect their solution back to a story in the book of numbers.

Resources Referenced and/or Read:

• Newman, B. M., & Nida, E. A. (1972). A handbook on the Acts of the Apostles (p. 134). United Bible Societies.
• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Aramaic-language
• Metzger, Bruce Manning, United Bible Societies. A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition a Companion Volume to the United Bible Societies’ Greek New Testament (4th Rev. Ed.). London; New York: United Bible Societies, 1994.
• McMains, M. (2016). Hellenists. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, L. Wentz, E. Ritzema, & W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Lexham Press.
• Keener, C. S. (1993). The IVP Bible background commentary: New Testament (Ac 6:1). InterVarsity Press.
• Barrett, C. K. (2004). A critical and exegetical commentary on the acts of the Apostles (pp. 304–305). T&T Clark.

Show Music:

• Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos Santos
• Transition Music - produced by Jacob A. Hall

Podcast Website:

• The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.com
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