The Study Podcast

Gateway Seminary acquired an old scroll this past year. Dr. Wegner walks us through the things that make our scroll exciting and rare. We recommend watching this podcast on YouTube for examples and pictures of the scroll!

Dr. Wegner walks listeners through the basics of Textual Criticism; what it is, why it's important, and how to understand the footnotes in your Bible. We recommend watching this video on YouTube as Dr. Wegner has a great powerpoint with visual examples of old manuscripts!

The original authors of the Bible wrote their manuscripts without error, but is the modern version of the Bible we have today also inerrant? What is the difference between inerrancy and infallibility? Dr. Wegner covers these things in this episode and starts to explore the idea of textual criticism.

Dr. Wegner walks us through the concepts of what the Israelites believed happened after they died. From 2,000 BC through the death of Jesus, learn about developing ideas of the afterlife.

This is the final episode of Study Podcast's third season, on Revelation. Tyler and Dr. Stewart discuss chapters 21 and 22, highlighting the themes of new creation and the absence of the sea, symbolizing chaos. They explore the New Jerusalem's immense dimensions and its symbolic significance as God's dwelling place, and the warnings about politics and wealth, urging caution and faithfulness.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss the millennial debate. They cover different interpretations of the millennium, the strengths and weaknesses of each. They also describe the return of Christ and the final battle.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss Revelation 17 and 18, focusing on the symbolic representation of Babylon. They explore the chiasm structure, highlighting the introduction and judgment of key adversaries like the dragon, the beast, and Babylon.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss Revelation 15 and 16, focusing on the seven bowl judgments. They delve into the symbolic nature of the bowls, their connection to the trumpets, and the intensification of God's wrath. Dr. Stewart highlights the direct involvement of God in the bowls' judgments, contrasting it with the indirect involvement in the trumpets. They also discuss the significance of the nati...

In this episode, Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss Revelation 12-14, focusing on the dragon, the beasts, and the mark of the beast. They explain the structural elements of Revelation, including the seven seals, trumpets, and bowls, and the visionary cycle that breaks these up. They explore the symbolism of the woman representing God's people, the dragon as the ancient serpent, and the beasts as counte...

This episode covers the seven trumpets in Revelation chapters 8-11, emphasizing their role in the series of seven judgments. Dr. Stewart focuses on spiritual oppression and demonic activity, contrasting with the human-centric judgments of the seven seals.

Dr. Stewart and Tyler discuss the symbolism of the seven seals in Revelation. The seals can range from Christ's authority, to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, to cosmic upheaval, to God's final judgment, and more. Their conversation emphasizes the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in the face of suffering and judgment.

This episode is on Revelation chapters 4 and 5, focusing on the hymns of worship, the vision of God's throne, and the symbolism of the Lion and the Lamb. Who are the Lion and the Lamb and how do we balance the militaristic and sacrificial imagery of it all?

In this episode, Dr. Alex Stewart and Tyler Sanders read through chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation, focusing on the seven letters to the seven churches in western Asia Minor. These seven letters share a repetitive structure, influenced by Imperial edicts and Old Testament prophets. Each letter addresses a specific church, identifying Jesus as the speaker and revealing Jesus's intimate knowledge of th...

Dr. Stewart and Tyler Sanders delve into the first chapter of Revelation, highlighting John's authority, the Trinitarian greeting, and Jesus' roles as a faithful witness, firstborn from the dead, and ruler of the kings of the earth. They explore the significance of John's suffering and his connection with the readers, and the importance of trusting John's message due to its continuity with early C...

Tyler and Dr. Stewart cover the final principle for interpreting Revelation. They discuss the importance of understanding Revelation in the context of the Old Testament and Christian theology, the theological significance of the book, and the limitations of understanding. They also explore the connection between Genesis and Revelation, the Trinity's presence in Revelation, and the challenges of ba...

Tyler and Dr. Stewart discuss the challenging 4th Principle to interpreting Revelation: Symbolism. They explore the effectiveness of apocalyptic imagery in conveying timeless messages, its ability to transcend historical context, and the importance of spiritual discernment to uncover deeper meanings. They argue that apocalyptic literature is not just historical narrative but a call to spiritual in...

In this episode, Tyler and Dr. Stewart cover the Third Principle: Repetition, and explore the intricate visions and symbolism of Revelation, focusing on its hymns, judgment, and the seven trumpets. Discover how Revelation’s repeated visions provide varied perspectives on the final battle and divine justice. They also discuss strategies for preaching Revelation and interpreting its symbolic time fr...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Alex Stewart and host Tyler Sanders discuss the second principle for guiding interpretation of the book of Revelation, which is Historical Context. Focusing on understanding the time, location, culture, and language of the original audience can guide interpretation, provide a broader significance, and give you a better read and grasp on the message of the book.

We begin our third season with a new host, Dr. Alexander Stewart, Dean of Faculty, Vice President of Academic Services, and Professor of New Testament at Gateway Seminary. In this season, Tyler and Dr. Stewart will analyze the book of Revelation by working their way through Dr. Stewart's book entitled, "Reading the Book of Revelation: Five Principles for Interpretation", and then reading through R...

In the season 2 finale, of The Study Podcast , Dr. Wegner covers Genesis 32-35. Jacob wrestles with an angel, refusing to let go until he is blessed. What does this signify about Jacob's person and the country of Israel? Through the events in Genesis, we see how fear, faith, and forgiveness are intertwined in the lives of biblical characters, shaping their relationships with each other and with Go...

(Abraham's Line Part III) Patriarchal Blessings are not really a thing we have in America and interestingly, in the Bible, only appear in the book of Genesis. This episode continues the story of Jacob and Esau and their conflict for firstborn birthright and patriarch blessing. After which, Jacob must leave his home to for 20 years before returning to the land of Israel.

In this episode, Dr. Wegner covers the death of Sarah, the process of finding Rebekah to be Isaac's wife, and the dynamic between Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac.  (Abraham's Line Part II)

In this episode of The Study Podcast, Tyler and Dr. Wegner look at a few passages in Genesis.  Abraham and Sarah go to Egypt and tell the Pharaoh they that are siblings and God sends curses to the land for their lie. Abraham tells Melchizedek, who worships God even with no education on Him, who Yahweh actually is. Jesus is in the line of Melchizedek, a king and priest. The presence of three angels...

In episode 12 of The Study Podcast , Dr. Wegner and Tyler continue the conversation about the covenant God makes with Abraham. There were over 15 years from the time God promised Abraham children to the birth of Isaac. God is with us even when we can't feel Him, He always comes through on His promises.

In Genesis 12, God makes a Covenant with Abraham to make him a father of a multitude of nations. Is this covenant an unconditional or conditional one? God promises blessings to all families of earth, and Abraham seals the covenant with his unwavering obedience. How do the blessings of the promise flow down to us still today?