The Anarchist Bible Study

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we discuss the foolishness of JEDP theory (not for the first or last time), why the resurrection should change that whole conversation, the rise and fall of Jason Kenney (mostly fall), the glories and trials of the Westminster system, Jeff’s unfortunate hockey idola...

Revelation 4:10-11 This week we talk about the relation of kings and King and whether or not earthly kings deserve our prostration. * What’s the significance of “fall down… and worship” in Revelation and in political discourse? * What do the crowns represent? What is significant of their casting them at the foot of the throne? * What does it mean to receive glory, honor, and power? * What does the...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we discuss the Alberta Parent’s Union (Jeff’s new project), how student/parent focused education is good for (good) teachers, hockey sports balls, favorite meals and movies, cringe-y Canadian “conservatives,” and how to ruin a perfectly good funeral. Uriel’s Revenge...

Jeff had some things to say about something very Canadian, that I'm going to not name, lest we get algorithm'd. It has nothing to do with winning wars, though, I'll tell you that... Follow Iowancap on Twitter Follow Jeff Follow Joel Leave a comment at AnarchistBibleStudy@gmail.com Support us at buymeacoffee.com/Flyover

Revelation 4:9, Daniel 4 and 12 We started on 4-11, but instead found a need to take our time working through a couple incredibly relevant chapters in Daniel. * What’s the key phrase connecting these two (three) passages? * How does Daniel 4 teach us about the presumptuousness of kings? * How does the punishment fit the crime for Nebuchadnezzar? How is it also an ironic reversal? * How many Revela...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we discuss Roe v. Wade, bad abortion arguments, applicable minor prophets, theology as application, and David Roome impertinently putting tears in our pupils. Uriel’s Revenge, David Roome , Chapter 7

Joel from the Six Cents Report joins us to talk about whether or not a Christian can pursue gaining wealth, as well as the tricky topic of usury. * Can a Christian pursue wealth? * What kind of diagnostic questions are helpful to check their heart? * What makes usury wrong? * Why did Jeff think we’d get that obscure Alberta reference? Relevant Links: The Six Cents Report Leave a comment at Anarchi...

Revelation 4:6b-8 Looking at the four living beings, what they represent, and what they're doing. * What are these creatures supposed to represent? * How is John developing on Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1? * Do angels sing? * Do angels worship? * What does that have to do with our earthly worship? Follow Iowancap on Twitter Follow Jeff Leave a comment at AnarchistBibleStudy@gmail.com Support us at buyme...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we discuss Trudeau’s authoritah, lying politicians in an age of social media, Tesla Man and the Bird app, the out of touchness of our elites, boering skulls, our favorite Cave to the Cross episodes, and why you should follow Jeff Park on twitter Uriel’s Revenge, Dav...

Our AMA section went long in this week’s Preambling (well, the whole preambling went long…), so we made it its own bonus episode. * What do Jeff and Josh want to see the church do more of (besides the obvious answers)? * What three books/concepts does Iowancap specifically want to see more of? * What does Iowancap appreciate about Jeff? * Where did the screen go (might need to watch the video vers...

Revelation 4:4-6a We covered two and a half verses, looking at the twenty-four enthroned elders. * How does this passage have meaning to the first century readers? * Who are the twenty-four elders? Are they literal people or some kind of representation? * How do the twenty-four elders connect to the letters to the seven churches? * How does two age eschatology explain how to read the Epistles of t...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we narrowly avoid committing a sexism, talk about Jeff Park’s social media prowess, new buymeacoffee supporters (er… supporter), how shamelessly we are willing to shill for sponsors, Canadian political goings-on, dream presidential votes, Iowancap’s rage at virtue c...

Patrick from Cave to the Cross Apologetics joined me to talk about how to leave a faith legacy in our children. * What are practices we can intentionally put in place to develop our children’s faith? * How do we use church history and apologetics in our daily family life? * How do we combat the secular worldview our children are exposed to daily? * What place does reading good books to our childre...

Judges 6-8 Patrick from Cave to the Cross Apologetics joined me today to talk more Judges, and cover three chapters that are often mistreated. * How does chronology impact this passage? * How does the book of Judges itself combat the idea that they are showing us “anarchy” in a bad way? * Is Gideon courageous, wisely cautious, cowardly or all three (and aren’t we all?) * Is it always faithless to...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode I am joined by Patrick of Cave to the Cross Apologetics as we talk about whether or not the Gospel of John is antisemitic, what does “the Jews” mean in that book, what the outward and ordinary means of grace are, and how fast Martin Luther can fly through space. Ame...

Answering a listener requested question on the Reformed theology of prayer. * What are the main reasons for God instituting prayer? * How do we overcomplicate the prayer issue with sovereignty questions? * What is the best place to start when thinking about the “reformed view” of anything? Leave a comment at AnarchistBibleStudy@gmail.com Support us at buymeacoffee.com/Flyover Follow Iowancap on Tw...

Revelation 4:1-3 We give the futurists their best shot at convincing us, but ultimately find it just to far out, while we get our first glimpse into the throne room of heaven. * What’s the significance of the door “having been opened”? * Why is it so important to not forget the Ascension? * How do we see the mercy and justice of God surrounding the throne? * What is the priest/present connection?...

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we recap the slap attack aftermath, midterm electoral shifts, a fictional Presby-Baptist friendship, and Iowancap's faith-crisis emotional death spirals. Tweet thread of interest Uriel’s Revenge, David Roome When I Don’t Desire God, John Piper Spiritual Disciplines...

We finished the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (but for real this time)   * What’s the importance of not driving a wedge between the authority of Christ and the authority of Scripture? * Does the exposition solve the apparent “language and communication problem”? * How can one slip out of the analogy of faith and into explaining away verses with other verses? * What should we do if w...

We make our grand return to the book of Revelation! Starting with an overview of chapters 4-5 * What is the level of dependence of these chapters on Ezekiel? * What difference does John as biblical theologian before a prophet make? * How doxological is this section? * How significant is the arrangement of the court? * How does John develop on earlier themes in Revelation in chapters 4-5? * How sig...

his is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we talk about the banana republic of the frozen north, the mundanity of Theoden’s revival in LOTR, the manliness of warrior kings, the subtlety of magic in Tolkien’s world, the completely unsubtle way Drosselmeyer wrecks shop against The Order, and what kind of books...

We had on AntiWar Christian to talk about why Christians should be anti-war, and how that is actually part of the rich Christian tradition). * Why should a Christian be anti-war? * What is the relationship of being Anti-War to traditional Christian Just-War theory? * Was the Iraq war (in some ways) a gift to the anti-war movement? * How does proportional response fit into the anti-war perspective?...

We finished the Derek Brown article on updating the Chicago Statement, and even disagreeing on whether or not the proposed article would be helpful. * What is the timeline of the inerrancy debate? * Why does the word “nuance” make Iowancap’s skin crawl? * Where should the update convention take place? * How does deep theology cause echoes for caregiving? * Why must a pastor be a pugilist? Why is t...

This is a preambling-ette, where we read an article on education that proves the point of education choice better than any article intentionally on education choice could make.

This is preambling, where we turn our useless banter into a whole show so we can cut the fat from our normal episode. In this episode we talk about the banana republic of the frozen north, the mundanity of Theoden’s revival in LOTR, the manliness of warrior kings, the subtlety of magic in Tolkien’s world, the completely unsubtle way Drosselmeyer wrecks shop against The Order, and what kind of book...