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In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long bring Galatians 1:11 into view. Why does Paul differentiate the "gospel" he preaches and its source? What's going on rhetorically, grammatically, and contextually? How did this sound when spoken aloud? Listen in to find out.

Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long can't get enough of Galatians. They continue their series on one of Paul's earliest epistles by looking at Gal 1:10. They explore Paul's question combo in this verse, discuss the Apostle's rhetoric, and discuss true freedom. And, of course, the usual is on the menu: Pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, and theology. Listen in.

In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long embark on another discussion about Galatians. Their focus here: Gal 1:9. They discuss how this verse is both similar to and different from Gal 1:8. As always, they give attention to pronunciation, grammar, syntax, culture, and theology. Listen in.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep the focus on Galatians. They enter into an interesting discussion about Gal 1:8. They discuss the notion of "anathema," idolatry, and the details and particularities of this verse. Listen in. 

Here it is: The latest episode in the "Exploring Galatians" series by Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long. This ProveText discussion looks closely at Gal 1:7 and brings the usual into focus: Reading, Grammar, Syntax, Context, Theology, etc. Listen in for some great insight into Galatians.

On this New Year's Day episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long keep the party going with their "Exploring Galatians" series. In this short episode, they look closely at Gal 1:6. What should you expect? Reading aloud, grammar, syntax, context, theology, and more. You're in for a great time. Start the New Year off right by listening to ProveText. In fact, why not make that your N...

In this Christmas Day episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long serve up the usual menu: Read the Greek aloud, discuss grammar & syntax, dialogue about context, and think about theology. Listen in and enjoy. Happy Holidays.

In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue their discussion of Galatians. In view here is Gal 1:2-3. In addition to reading the Greek text aloud, they discuss pertinent grammatical and syntactical features. They also consider key terms in these verses and their connection to other portions of the epistle. And, obviously, context and theology come into...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long begin a new series exploring Galatians. In each episode, they read the Greek text aloud, discuss important grammatical and syntactical features, draw attention to ancient context, and think together about the theological aspects of the focal passage. This is a great series and you won't want to miss it. Listen in.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is, once again, joined by his friend Jerimy P. Spencer. Here, they return to a favorite ProveText topic:Prayer. In particular, they discuss the spiritual discipline of writing prayers and how it has become a lost art. What does this time-tested discipline have to offer? Why do it? They share their thoughts on this topic as well samples from their daily pr...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb is joined by his friend, Jerimy Paul Spencer (MA in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary). They discuss the topic of inerrancy, exploring both its merits and difficulties. Michael also makes a fun little error along the way (which he later corrects). The two of them wonder about the fruitfulness of this topic, which is one of those "fire...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long explore the topic of God's "call" or "calling." Is it the same as God's "will"? If not, is there some sort of connection between the two? How do we discern this call/calling? Listen in as 2 scholars dive into this all-important topic.

In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long pick up where the last episode left off...discussing Abraham. Halcomb brings to the fore the issue of impulsivity within the life of Abraham and how that, in addition to other things, may have contributed to a lot of family dysfunction. In particular, Halcomb & Long take a look at how Abraham's decisions led to ru...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss one of the most enigmatic and troubling passages in all of Scripture: Genesis 22. Known as the Akedah (also spelled Aqedah / Akeidah), this terrifying scene merits much explanation. Why does Abraham nearly kill Issac? What's the end-result? How do we make sense of this story? Listen in to find out. Also, have a listen to M...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing God's will. Halcomb suggests that there's an intimate connection between God's will and the missio Dei (God's mission). What is it? Listen in to find out.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined, once again, by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Piggybacking on the previous episode, Pat starts the conversation here by considering the Adam & Eve account in Genesis. What can these two teach us about healthy relationships, especially a healthy marriage? We think you'll be surpris...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long are joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Patrick Holley (MA, MDiv, LPCC). Pat initiates the conversation by taking us into 1 Corinthians. What's the context of these verses, what do they say about sexuality, and what do they suggest about God's will? Listen in to this insightful conversation.

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue exploring the topic of God's will. What does Ephesians have to say about God's will and, on a related note, 1 Thessalonians? How does sanctification, our being (made) holy, connect to God's will? Listen in and find out.

In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring God's will. They revisit Rom 12:1-2 and strive to shed light on Paul's understanding of "God's will" in that context as well as the wider context of his theology. This leads into discussions about captivity (i.e. taking thoughts captive) and neutrality (a key to discerning God's will). Listen in to this stimulat...

In this episode, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb revisit Rom 12:1-2, dialing into what it says about God's will. Along the way, they discuss how Paul's ancient thoughts shed light on how Christians are to respond to the Zeitgeist, that is, "The Spirit of the Age." How might Rom 12:1-2 speak to the push for cultural Marxism that seems to be all the rage? And how should Christians...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue diving deep into God's will. In this episode, they explore some of the differences between our will & God's. They jump off with the question: Why were humans created in the first place? Does that have any connection to God's will? Listen in and find out.

In this episode, the second in a mini-series on God's will, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long dive deep into the story of Abram. While many are quick to place the patriarch on a pedestal, when we slow down and read the text, we actually see lots of disobedience in his life. These acts of disobedience, which often neglect seeking God and his will, often give rise to problems in Abr...

In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long consider the question: What is God's will? Chances are, if you're a believer, you've wondered that yourself. The thing is: Can we really make sense of this enigmatic concept? Listen in as two scholars explore this matter authentically and in real-time. This lead episode in a new mini-series on this topic may benefit you.

In this final episode of Season 2 of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer, particularly, prayer in Ephesians. Here, they consider the final prayer of Paul's letter. It's a rich venture into Paul's prayer life and the ramifications it has for our own Christian walk. Listen in. Be challenged. Pray with us.

In this next-to-last episode of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer in Ephesians. This time, they look at the second major prayer of Paul's epistle. What's significant? Why does it matter? How can it shape your prayer life? Listen in and find out.