Show Notes
Thank you to those of you who asked us your toughest Bible questions at last summer’s New Wine festival! In this episode we explore them together.
From the credibility of the creation story, to whether there will be a sea in heaven; from Bezalel and Oholiab’s abilities, to whether Jesus can lie or die; from who wrote the Bible and when, to how we know when to take it literally and whether it’s possible to reconcile the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament, we tackle your questions. Join us on the journey as we dive into the Scriptures, explore the issues together and share our thoughts. Please note that we don’t claim to have all the definitive answers or that we’ll get everything right. We won’t always come to complete agreement. We aim to take a humble approach because we believe that being able to ask questions and discuss them together is a healthy aspect of Christian community that can help us to grow in wisdom and understanding, faith and confidence. Timestamps
(00:00) - Send us your questions
(00:50) - Is the creation story real or is it just a parable?
(07:00) - Should we read the Bible literally?
(11:32) - When was the Bible written?
(14:49) - Who wrote the Bible?
(17:32) - Will there be a sea in heaven?
(20:57) - Is there anything that Bezalel and Oholiab couldn't build?
(23:45) - What is the 'law of the Spirit' in Romans 8.2?
(26:19) - If Jesus can do anything, can he lie or die?
(29:34) - How do you reconcile the God of the Old Testament with the God of the New Testament?
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