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What does Romans 8:20 mean? In Romans 8:20-21, Paul says, "For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God." What does "creation" mean in this passage? What does it mean that creation was subjected to futility? A...

What does 1 Corinthians 5:5 mean? In 1 Corinthians 5:5, Paul says, "You are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord." What is Paul telling the church in Corinth to do? What does the phrase, "Deliver to Satan" mean? And to what does "destruction of the flesh" refer? The post What Does 1 Corinthians 5:5 Mean? Deliver This...

Today's Bible study revolves around a quote from one of Wes' recent sermons. He said, "The Gospel is as much about reconciling people with one another as it is reconciling people with God." Travis asks Wes to explain and expound upon this idea. The post What’s More Important, Reconciliation with God or People? appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to d...

What does Leviticus 15 mean? This chapter of Leviticus deals specifically with "bodily discharges." Why is a bodily discharge unclean and why does it make people and objects unclean? What is uncleanness all about? The post What Does Leviticus 15 Mean? Ritually Unclean appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

What is a cruciform hermeneutic? A hermeneutic is the lens through which we interpret and apply Scripture. And cruciform means something is shaped like the cross. So, what would it look like to let the cross of Jesus be the lens through which we interpret and apply Scripture? That is the question Wes McAdams and Travis Pauley discuss in this Bible study. The post A Cruciform Hermeneutic appeared f...

What does Matthew 19:9 mean? Jesus said, "Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9). What does Jesus mean by these very startling words? This passage has been the source of much debate, confusion, and heartache. But Jesus spoke these words to bless people, not to curse them. The post What Does Matthew 19:9 Mean? Marriage and Divo...

How does the Bible shape our thinking about biology and ethics? Medical technology has alleviated much pain and suffering, but it has also created ethical questions and dilemmas for Christians. How should Christians navigate questions about life, biology, health, and science? The post The Bible and Bioethics: IVF, Embryo Adoption, and More appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public e...

What does Genesis 9:20-27 mean? What was Ham's sin and why was his son, Canaan, cursed because of Ham's sin? The story begins in Genesis 9:20-22, which says, "Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard. He drank of the wine and became drunk and lay uncovered in his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside." Because of...

What does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean? The passage says, "For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying once again the Son of God to the...

heir husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church." Does Paul mean that women should not talk to others when the church gathers together? Is it not okay for women to sing in the church? What does this passage mean? The post What Does 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Mean? (Women Keep Silent?) appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discus...

What does 2 Corinthians 6:14 mean, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" What is the context of 2 Corinthians 6:14? What did Paul mean when he wrote this to the Corinthian church? And how can Christians apply these words to our lives today? The post What Does 2 Corinthians 6:14 Mean? (Unequ...

What does 1 Timothy 2:15 mean when it says, "She will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control"? What does childbearing have to do with being saved? The post What Does 1 Timothy 2:15 Mean? (Saved Through Childbearing) appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Floyd, discussions about race and racism became top-of-mind for many of us. And Christians are struggling to navigate our current reality well. The post Race and Racism (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What are Christians to do in times like these? What hope can we find in the Bible for navigating these politically polarized times? The post Political Polarization (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

What does it mean to be masculine? What does it mean to be feminine? Did God make men and women totally unique? Is gender just a social construct? Discussions about these matters can be filled with anger, fear, division, and frustration, but that doesn't have to be the case. We can have hope-filled conversations about gender. The post Gender Issues (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared firs...

Can the church be unified when we disagree on certain aspects of our faith? What hope is there for the future of the church when there is so much disagreement? The post Doctrinal Differences (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radical...

Is it accurate to think of American culture as “post-Christian” and how can the church thrive in a culture like this? This is part two of our series, “Hope for the Future of the Church.” About the Series:  The pandemic, politics, and a rapidly changing culture have left a lot of Christians are feeling uncertain […] The post Post-Christian Culture (Hope for the Future of the Church) appeared first...

This is part one of our new series, "Hope for the Future of the Church." In this episode, we will discuss why we should be hopeful about the future of church attendance. The post Hope for the Future of the Church: Church Attendance appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ra...

One of the most important words in theological conversations is "eschatology." But what does "eschatology" mean and why is it so important? Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson define and discuss eschatology. Marcus is the High School Minister at the church of Christ on McDermott Road and a passionate evangelist. The post Eschatology: What Is It and Why Is It Important? appeared first on Radically Chris...

In today’s Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Clifton F. Webb about intellectual virtues and critical thinking skills. What does it mean to be a critical thinker and why is it important for students of Scripture? One example from Scripture is the Bereans of Acts 17:11, “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; […] The post Intellectual Virtues for Bible Study appeared first on...

What are we actually claiming when we say the Bible is inspired? In today's Bible study, Wes McAdams visits with Steven Cuffle and Dr. Jared Saltz about some of the major theories and views about biblical inspiration. How should we define inspiration? What are some of the major differences between different theories of inspiration? What are the pros and cons of each theory? Can we have fellowship...

What does it mean that we will all appear before the judgment seat of Christ? In today's Bible study, Wes and Travis discuss a question from a listener: "Growing up in the church I heard it said quite often we’d sit at the judgment seat. We will give an account for all our sins….almost like a line-by-line reading of everything we’ve done wrong. I’ve also heard many sermons saying that God has wipe...

What does it mean when the Bible says faith is counted as righteousness? In Romans 4, Paul discusses how Abraham’s “faith was counted to him as righteousness.” Abraham believed “God was able to do what he had promised” and because of that faith, God considered Abraham to righteous. More importantly, Paul goes on to say […] The post Faith is Counted as Righteousness appeared first on Radically Chri...

Today's Bible study discussion was prompted by a listener named Isabella, who wrote in to ask about becoming a better Christian. Isabella feels she is too focused on worldly things and doesn't do enough for the Lord. She wants to overcome some of her struggles with sin. She fears she has been lazy and disobedient. The post How Do I Become a Better Christian? appeared first on Radically Christian ....

In whose name should we be baptized? Should we baptize people in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Or should we baptize people simply in the name of Jesus? The post In Whose Name Should We Be Baptized? appeared first on Radically Christian . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.c...