Show Notes
Episode Title: The Truth About the Bible (Pt. 2)
Release Date: Nov. 18, 2025
Episode Length: ~54 minutes
Host: Adam Fehr
Guest: Andrew Ruten
Episode Summary:
In part two of this in-depth conversation, Adam and Andrew dive into how we interpret the Bible—and how we can get it wrong. They explore key Scriptures that warn against twisting the Word, highlight principles for faithful study, and discuss practical tools for growing in biblical understanding. The episode also touches on the dangers of false teaching, cultural pressures on truth, and why application is essential to true understanding.
Key Scriptures References:
2 Peter 3:16
2 Timothy 2:15
Proverbs 26:4–5
Matthew 4:1–11
Acts 17:11
Leviticus (food laws)
Philippians 3:12–14
Hebrews 4:12
Acts 2:37
Romans 1
John 14:6
Acts 4:12
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro + 2 Peter 3 and 2 Timothy 2
03:00 – Pitfalls in Interpretation
05:00 – Culture vs. Scripture
08:00 – Misusing Scripture + Satan’s Temptation of Jesus
10:00 – False Teaching and Prosperity Gospel
13:00 – Responding to False Teachers
16:00 – Principles for Rightly Handling the Bible
18:00 – Understanding Context
20:00 – Dealing With Hard Passages
22:30 – Genre and Ancient Culture
25:00 – Study Tools and Cautions
27:00 – Don’t Read Into the Text (Eisegesis)
30:00 – Humility and Tone in the Bible
33:00 – Examples of Humor in Scripture
36:00 – Application: Why it Matters
41:00 – Motivation: Because He Made Us His Own
44:00 – The Word of God Cuts to the Heart
47:00 – A Diamond With Infinite Edges
50:00 – Final Recap
52:00 – Closing Thoughts
Key Scripture References:
2 Peter 3:16
2 Timothy 2:15
Proverbs 26:4–5
Matthew 4:1–11
Acts 17:11
Leviticus (food laws)
Philippians 3:12–14
Hebrews 4:12
Acts 2:37
Romans 1
John 14:6
Acts 4:12
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