The Bob Siegel Show

Was he Elijah returned? Why was Jesus baptized by John when Jesus had no sin to repent of? Does ancient history outside the New Testament corroborate the existence of John? Was John part of the Essene community? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While emphasizing friendliness and gentleness as a general rule in evangelism, Bob nevertheless points out the occasional exception to the rule called “tough love.” Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob starts out by completing a discussion from last week about John's usage of the Greek word 'logos'. He then goes on to challenge the popular assumption that Jesus spoke Aramaic rather than Hebrew. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob explores the famous opening to John's gospel where Jesus, as the second person of the Trinity, is called "the WORD of God." Bob also expounds upon similar terminology in Old Testament divine encounters. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob answers a question about the possibility of life on other planets and how that would relate to biblical truth. Also: Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?-Why are there churches who reject biblical teaching? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Can was the first child of Eve, why was he afraid that his banishment would bring him to other people? Where did these other people come from? Other Questions: Does the Book of Enoch belong in the Bible? Are Mormons true Christians? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In addition to the subject of tattoos, Bob takes other questions including what the Bible means by the term "Sons of God," and why Jesus needed to pray to the Father if they are co-equally God. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob’s producer Brendan plays more clips off the Internet, many from people who feel they have disproven the truth of Christianity and one from a liberal Christian who tries to defend open borders. Other subjects include questions such as, “If Jesus was co-equally God, why did He need to pray?” Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Starting with Paul as an example, Bob discusses giving up things that in and of themselves may be good but should nevertheless be sacrificed for the greater good. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob goes through some passages in the New Testament where Paul gave advice on how to deal with questions such as whether or not it was permissible to eat meat that had once been sacrificed to pagan idols. This moves into a discussion of present day practices that Christians hold varying opinions about such as drinking alcohol, watching  R rated movies, etc. Support the Show: https://www.bobsi...

Bob concludes a Bible study he began on last week’s show reconciling two sets of Bible verses supposedly in tension with each other, some describing the born again relationship with Jesus that can never be lost, others describing a temporary, probationary relationship. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob begins a talk about the question of eternal security which concludes next week. ALSO: A common atheist talking point claims that Hitler was a Christian. Bob responds. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob continues a discussion about the historicity of the resurrection, keying in today on Jewish and Roman witnesses! ALSO: From Bob’s diary of his trip to Israel: The ruins of Caesarea: How they speak volumes. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob puts forth a historical case for the resurrection of Jesus, showing how alternative explanations of his missing body fall short. Bob also provides evidence for the credibility and accuracy of the New Testament. ALSO: How do I know that when the chips are down, I will not let God down? Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clips from Bible skeptics and others who seek to re-interpret the Bible are played. Bob responds. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob comments on Paul's list of Christian virtues in Romans 12, showing what it meant to obey those in New Testament times and comparing it to today's church. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible talks about a spiritual Israel (the church) but also teaches that God is not done with physical Israel. Bob explains. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob critiques the Five Points of Calvinism, a theology that teaches election and predestination. Bob shows how on some matters Calvinists are partially correct, but he also balances certain verses with a proper biblical context showing human free will. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing from last week Bob  addresses questions about the way God is portrayed in each Testament. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob starts by talking about ancient adoption in the Roman world and how these images would have been in the minds of Christians when Paul wrote them and compared this to being adopted as children of God. ALSO: Bob answers a listener who does not like the way God is portrayed in Old Testament books such as Exodus. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Bob welcomes back Zak Kroger who came on his show often years ago for friendly discussion/debate about atheism, theism, and Christianity. They catch up on the latest trends in atheist organizations and the Evangelical movement. There is also some conversation about a case for the existence of God from the starting point of questioning the origin of human consciousness. Support the Show: https://ww...

Bob discusses the sad idea held by some in the church that repentance from sin is not necessary for salvation and challenges this view with Scripture. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob explains (based on Romans 5) that what Adam did in the garden, any one of us would have done. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While acknowledging Paul's description of the church as the new Israel, Bob shows how Paul also reminded people that God still works with physical, national Israel. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob discusses the Biblical definition of sin and the origin of sin in a fallen world. Support the Show: https://www.bobsiegel.net/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.