The Bible Sojourner

Is Jesus currently on David's throne? This is one of the perennial questions within eschatology. You may be surprised to know that Scripture speaks specifically to this issue. The Bible helps us answer many questions about the Davidic throne, especially concerning where the throne is located and when Jesus will ascend to it. Join host Peter Goeman as he unpacks what the Bible says about Jesus&...

Will there be a future return to animal sacrifices when Christ returns? If that's what the Bible says, how would such a position reconcile with the all-sufficient sacrifice of Jesus on the cross? Peter looks deeply into these questions by analyzing a chapter from Matt Waymeyer on how one can reconcile a future temple and return to sacrifices with the book of Hebrews. Time Stamps : 00:00 Introd...

Peter answers questions from listeners on various issues, including the roles of women, how God receives glory, whether one can be legalistic in pursuing holiness, and what it means to take the name of the Lord in vain. The topics and time stamps are as follows: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Why do some Bible translations capitalize pronouns that refer to God and others don’t? 06:33 Is God more glorifi...

Peter Goeman is joined by Dr. Andy Burggraff to talk about discipleship in the early church and what discipleship should look like in the modern church. Goeman and Burggraff explore the practices of the early church and how discipleship was a central feature to the nascent church. They also discuss practical ways that today's church can implement discipleship practices. 00:00 Introduction 01:4...

Why is infant baptism a key part of some churches but not others? In this video we look at four arguments for infant baptism put forward by those who hold to covenant theology. These reasons are portrayed in an article written by Zachary Garris: (1) The children of believers were members of the Abrahamic covenant; (2) The new covenant is a renewal of the Abrahamic covenant; (3) Baptism replaced ci...

Everyone has heard about servant leadership, but is it biblical? In today's episode, Peter Goeman critiques an article by Bnonn Tennant who argues that servant leadership is an unbiblical idea and destroys true masculine leadership. Peter discusses masculinity, gender roles, and why servant leadership is an important part of the Christian life. Article Reviewed: https://itsgoodtobeaman.com/ser...

In this exciting episode, join Peter Goeman as he welcomes Mark Ward, a gifted NT scholar who works for Faithlife and Logos. They delve deep into the intriguing discrepancies found among key Bible translations regarding Deuteronomy 32:8. Discover the interesting evidence translators consider and the likely interpretation of this text. Dive into an engaging discussion about the influence of the Sep...

In this digital era, we enjoy unparalleled access to information. Increasingly, Christians are leveraging YouTube and podcasts as tools for growth and education. While this represents an extraordinary opportunity, it's not without its pitfalls for church communities. Many pastors and church leaders express concern over unique challenges they face in this information-saturated age. In this epis...

Why is Christianity unique among other religions? How does it differ from Buddism, Islam, Mormonism, etc. Peter Goeman is joined by Dr. Paul Weaver to discuss how Christianity stands out as unique among other religions. Weaver discusses four areas where the centrality of Christ stands out against other religions. 00:00 Introduction 07:12 Overview of the Four Areas of Uniqueness in Christianity 08:...

What is the relationship between the Old and New Testament? Should Christians hold to New Testament priority? These are important questions as they relate to the field of hermeneutics and Bible reading. In this episode we discuss an article by Tom Hicks promoting the idea of New Testament priority. We discuss the article and then talk about the general hermeneutical problems of believing that the...

Today Peter Goeman is joined by Scott Christensen to talk about why a good God would allow evil things to happen in this world. Scott introduces us to the free will defense and the greater good defense, ultimately arguing that God’s glory is the best way to understand why God allows evil. Scott has written What About Evil? (P & R, 2020) and recently released a new book, Defeating Evil (P &...

In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we discuss the cultural revolution and how we should think about those who are a part of the LGBT community. The conversation includes what cultural phenomena have led to the point where we have abandoned traditional sexual morality, and how LGBT folk view their sexual identity. Brady Cone from Calibrate Ministries joins me in this important conversation. Ca...

In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we invite Kyle Swanson to talk about the book of Isaiah and how the Servant Songs in Isaiah encapsulate the gospel message in the Old Testament. We discuss Kyle's new book, "Isaiah's Great Light" and why Christians should spend time in the book of Isaiah. You can order "Isaiah's Great Light" here If you have found the podcast...

In this episode, we look at whether Hosea 6:7 supports the idea of a Covenant of Works. Many people use Hosea 6:7 to support Covenant Theology and the Covenant of Works, but what is the context of Hosea 6:7? If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . You can also find ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we explore what the Bible has to say about self discipline and self control. The Bible says a lot about the need to be disciplined, and it is an unfortunate reality that Christians often neglect the Bible's emphasis in this area. The first half of the video talks about the need for self discipline, and the second half talks about practical steps in how to grow in self discipli...

Matt Waymeyer joins us again to talk about the disputed text of Revelation 20. We talk about whether Satan is currently bound, or if Revelation 20 is speaking of a future event. We also talk about the resurrections and whether those should be viewed as physical resurrections or if one can be spiritual. Finally we talk about whether we should expect the multiple mentions of 1000 years in Revelation...

How should we understand Revelation 20? Is it true that Revelation 20 is the only evidence for premillennialism? Does amillennialism and postmillennialism provide an adequate understanding of Revelation 20? Matt Waymeyer joins me to talk about the details of Revelation 20 and how we should understand this text in relationship to Revelation 19. Stay tuned for Part 2 soon! Our previous interview wit...

In today's episode we invite special guest, William Varner, from The Master's University, to talk about the Christmas story and why Matthew and Luke have some differences in how they relate the Christmas story. We discuss the genealogies, the Magi, the Shepherds, and the enigmatic star. Dr. Varner helps us understand why the Gospel writers include these details, and more! Link to Varner's Article...

The last year has seen an unparalleled advance in Artificial Intelligence. What does the recent innovation mean for the Christian? More specifically, what are some of the real dangers that people in churches will face due to Artificial Intelligence? If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving a review on Itunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating it on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jeff Durbin has identified the Church as the True Israel of God, and has stated that it is not possible for the nation of Israel to be considered God’s chosen people. According to Durbin, it is insulting that Christians would think Israel is God's chosen people, and the Bible does not call them that. We review the Apologia Studios episode on Israel and the chosen people of God, asking whether...

In this episode, Peter Goeman and Doug Bookman join forces (again) to analyze dispensationalism and identify the key component of the system. This is a part two episode (see Ep 155 for part one) of a general review of Al Mohler's interview of Daniel Hummel, concerning his book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism." However, this episode is not a response to the interview as much...

In this episode, Peter Goeman and Doug Bookman team up to review Al Mohler's interview of Daniel Hummel, concerning his book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism." Goeman and Bookman assess the interview and discuss the kinds of objections that are often brought up against dispensationalism as a system. Topics covered: whether dispensationalism is a valid way of interpreting the Bible, whether...

In 1 Samuel 13:14 the Bible says that David was a man after God's own heart. But what does the phrase, "a man after His heart" mean? Normally people assume it means that David had a heart that was the same as God's heart. However, if that is true, how could David have commited adultery and murder? In this episode we explore an alternative (and more likely) meaning of what it means that David was a...

Many people struggle to understand why the Law was given to Israel because they do not seek to understand the Law as part of the story of God interacting with Israel. It can be helpful to look at Old Testament Law systematically, but it is also essential to understand Old Testament Law as a part of narrative and story. The Law was not given in a vacuum, but is an essential part of Israel's his...

Is there a divine council? In this episode we discuss the Bible texts which talk about angels being granted special authority over nations and how that should impact our understanding of how God interacts with angels. We talk about the Divine Council worldview that Mike Heiser popularized in his book The Unseen Realm. We also discuss whether the Bible refers to angels as divine, and how our Englis...