Theology Central

We continue our study of Isaiah 44

Seminaries teach hermeneutics — but do their preaching courses follow the same rules? In this episode, I explore the disconnect between biblical interpretation and sermon preparation, and ask: when does faithful exposition go off the rails — in the classroom, or the pulpit?

For 22 years, this hermeneutics classic sat behind my pulpit — and no one ever read it. In this episode, I unpack Bernard Ramm’s Protestant Biblical Interpretation, explore its relevance, and challenge the doctrines of perspicuity and illumination in light of 2,000 years of theological confusion.

A look at the problem of hermeneutics in the church today and information about a hermeneutics course.

Justin Bieber’s “Devotion” explores love, intimacy, and longing—but how does it compare to the devotion Christians are called to give God? In this episode, we unpack the lyrics and wrestle with the tension between spiritual fulfillment and human desire. Can both truly coexist?

We begin our exegetical study of Isaiah 44

What is the significance of God calling Israel, Jesurun In Isaiah 44:2

We look at how a sermon interpreted Hebrews 11:1 and why its so problematic

AI predicts what a revival sermon on Genesis 12:1-9 will teach

Solid Rock Baptist Church is asking for $4.9 million to build a new facility. I responded to their unsolicited fundraising email as a struggling disabled veteran—and was ignored. This episode challenges their theology, use of Scripture, and what this says about the modern church.

We take a trip back to the summer of 1984 and discuss the song, When Doves Cry

The IRS now says churches can endorse political candidates from the pulpit. In this episode, we break down what happened, why it matters, and how it threatens to replace Christ with political power at the center of the church.

In this brief update, I share some exciting news—SiriusXM has officially become the #1 platform where people are listening to Theology Central, making up over %50 of our total plays! I want to thank all of you who tune in through SiriusXM and reflect on what this milestone means for the podcast. Whether you’re listening in your car, at home, or on the go—thank you for being part of this journey.

In this episode, we begin reviewing Part 2 of Discover the Word’s series Seemingly Impossible Commands. Building on the Law/Gospel foundation laid in Part 1, we examine the claim that Jesus’ commands become possible once we have faith. But does Scripture—or reality—support that? Or does this view undermine the radical impossibility of the Law and the finished work of Christ? The answers matter mor...

We build an observational outline of Isaiah 44

Before reviewing Seemingly Impossible Commands, this episode lays the essential Law/Gospel foundation. Are Jesus’ commands just hard—or truly impossible? Discover why our only hope isn’t our obedience, but Christ’s perfect righteousness credited to us.

Over twenty girls swept away in a Texas flood at a Christian camp. In this episode, we confront the deep tension between promises of divine protection and the brutal silence of tragedy. What does it mean to trust a God who intervenes—sometimes?

Abraham’s servant swears an oath by placing his hand under Abraham’s thigh—a strange moment with deep meaning. What’s behind this ancient gesture, and what does it teach us about covenant and commitment today?

Two major financial burdens hit this week. In this episode, I talk honestly about stress, faith, and what Scripture really says—and doesn’t say—about God’s provision in times of financial crisis.

Jesus said, “I will build my church.” But what kind of church did He mean—visible or invisible, singular or scattered? This episode explores the deep implications of Matthew 16:18 and what it reveals about the fractured state of Christianity today.

Listening to sermons has left me discouraged, depressed, and done

We conclude our review of sermons on Isaiah 44

We continue our review of a sermon on Isaiah 44

We take some time to review a sermon on Isaiah 44

This episode explores the devotional-experiential hermeneutic—a system where personal experience shapes how Scripture is read. We examine its roots, how it misuses verses like Hebrews 4:12, and the consequences of letting emotion override biblical meaning.