What in the Word?
What in the Word?
Podcast Description
"What in the world does that verse mean??" This show tackles the hardest Bible verses to understand.
On each episode, host Kirk E. Miller interviews an expert guest to discuss a text in the Bible that is known to be challenging to interpret. They do in-depth Bible study and survey scholars' interpretations. Investigating the strangest and hardest Bible verses—WITW gets below the surface to learn their implications for understanding God and living the Christian life.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on exploring difficult biblical texts, particularly those with multiple interpretations. Topics include the identities of the 'sons of God' and the Nephilim in Genesis 6, as well as other complex passages such as baptism for the dead. Each episode aims to investigate theological interpretations, provide insights from linguistic studies, and discuss the implications of these verses for modern Christian living.
“What in the world does that verse mean?” This show tackles the hardest Bible verses to understand.
Each episode, host Kirk E. Miller interviews an expert guest to discuss a text in the Bible that is known to be challenging to interpret. They do in-depth Bible study and survey scholars’ interpretations. By investigating the strangest and hardest Bible verses, What in the Word? gets below the surface to learn their implications for understanding God and living the Christian life.
Subscribe and join us weekly on Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3DYhMjP
Did the apostle Paul allow for divorce and remarriage? In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Craig Keener to navigate the challenging and often debated passage of 1 Corinthians 7:12–16.
They explore its historical context, dissect key Greek terms like ”leave” and ”not bound,” and survey the different interpretive viewpoints on what Paul's words mean for believers in religiously mixed marriages.
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Outline:
(00:00) Introduction and Purpose of the Episode
(00:59) Meet Dr. Craig Keener
(02:06) Understanding the Context of 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
(04:38) Diverse Interpretations of Divorce and Remarriage
(05:50) Paul’s Teachings on Marriage and Divorce
(09:36) Implications of Being ‘Bound’ and ‘Loosed’
(27:23) Practical Considerations and Exceptions
(28:48) Permissions for Divorce and Remarriage
(29:44) Key Terms in the Passage
(30:29) Cultural Context of Divorce
(31:40) Exceptions for Divorce
(32:23) Analogous Situations and Abuse
(40:49) Hyperbole in Jesus’ Teachings
(55:17) Pastoral Implications of Divorce
(01:00:18) Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
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