Welcome to The Bible Sojourner, the podcast that dives into challenging Bible passages, thought-provoking theology, and the cultural intricacies that shape our world. Join Dr. Peter Goeman, a seasoned professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, as he embarks on a captivating journey through the text of Scripture and beyond. Unravel the mysteries behind enigmatic passages and gain a deeper understanding of ancient world and their relevance in our modern lives. The Bible Sojourner is your compass to navigate the fascinating landscapes of Scripture, history, and contemporary thought.
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Was Peter really the undisputed leader of the early church—or does the New Testament point somewhere else? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, we walk through Will Varner’s provocative article, “Was James the First Pope?” and explore the biblical and historical evidence that James, the brother of Jesus, may have functioned as the central leader of the early church in a way many Christians have overlooked. We look at the centrality of Jerusalem, James’s growing prominence in Acts, Galatians, ...
How do progressive covenantalists understand Israel and the land promise? In this episode of Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman reviews comments from Stephen Wellum in a recent interview with Grant Castleberry. Peter interacts with the core claims of progressive Covenantalism and talks about many of the presuppositions involved. The big questions in this discussion are these: • How does progressive covenantalism understand the people of Israel? • What happens to the Old Testament land promises? • Doe...
Does the modern state of Israel have any real connection to biblical Israel? In this episode of The Bible Sojourner, Peter Goeman works through that question by interacting with an article by Dr. Mike Vlach on the relationship between modern Israel and Israel in Scripture. The discussion addresses a major issue in current theology and culture: when people claim that modern Israel has no meaningful connection to biblical Israel, does that claim actually fit with the Bible’s own storyline?This epi...
In this episode, Peter Goeman answers ten foundational definitional questions to help listeners better understand conversations about eschatology. He explains what eschatology is, outlines the major millennial views, and explores the meaning of the tribulation and the rapture. He also discusses why covenant theology and dispensationalism matter so much in end-times discussions, and why hermeneutics is often the real key behind many of these debates. Finally, he addresses why Israel is such a cen...
In this episode, Peter Goeman reviews three Catholic commentators and their critiques of dispensationalism. This breakdown comes from the following video:Catholicism and Dispensationalism, Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cWJ9COAJ8 Video referenced on Ezekiel's Temple sacrifices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTD4x5-qij4 Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to the Catholicism and Hermeneutics 10:16 Introduction to Ken Hensley 12:55 Begin Catholic Critique of Too Much Literalism 35:41 Prob...
In this episode, we spend the first part discussing the issue of whether it is correct to say Jesus was a Jew (apparently, that's a topic up for debate nowadays). Then we spend the rest of the episode discussing whether the Bible has secret codes built into it. This discussion includes a fascinating discussion of the development of the Hebrew language. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Was Jesus a Jew? 16:39 Are Bible Codes Real? 21:37 #1: The Development of Hebrew 31:40 #2: The Problems with Hebre...
How does the Cross change Satan's authority? What does the Bible say?This is a clip from a full episode on Satan and his authority and rule. For the full episode, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZKmF37wy0M If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify...
In this episode, we review a recent interview between Tucker Carlson and Mike Huckabee, the United States' Ambassador to Israel. Sections of this interview provide good opportunities to talk about God's promises to Israel and what that means practically as far as our understanding of modern Israel. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:43 Video 1: Israel's Right to Exist 12:54 Is Israel Unfairly Treated? 17:28 The Importance of Nations Biblically 20:17 Video 2: Israel's Divine Conquest Right 43:16 ...
In this podcast, we discuss a question from the White Horse Inn podcast on whether dispensationalism should be considered heresy or something else. A fruitful topic of discussion based on how they answer the question. Article by Abner Chou on Christocentric interpretation: https://tms.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/TMSJ-Volume-27-Number-2.pdf For full video by White Horse Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKH7AfmSWY If you have found the podcast helpful, consider ...
In this episode, Peter again welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Peter and Bill pick up their previous conversation and discuss where Roman Catholics diverge from Scripture. 00:00 Introduction 01:13 How Significant was the Reformation? 14:32 Why is Sola Scriptura so important? 26:37 How Should Christians Think About the Papacy? 48:50 Can Evangelicals Band together with Catholics for Social Causes? 58:43 Closing Admonition from Bill Books Bill has Graciously Made Available for F...
In this episode, Peter welcomes Bill Webster, apologist, author, and pastor. Bill has written extensively on the history of the church and issues pertaining to Roman Catholicism. In part one of this interview, Peter and Bill discuss the following: 00:00 Introduction 02:05 Bill Webster's Testimony 07:48 Why have you made Roman Catholicism a focus of some of your books? 26:45 Should we think of Catholics as brothers in Christ? 52:03 Can Catholics be saved as Catholic? Books Bill has Graciously Mad...
Peter Goeman and Scott Callaham explore the often-overlooked question of the New Covenant's sign, critiquing the widespread belief that it is baptism due to theological inconsistencies with how covenant signs functioned in the Old Testament. Callaham presents a compelling biblical argument that the Holy Spirit, who regenerates believers, is the true sign, aligning with Old Testament prophecies and providing a framework for understanding the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The discussion concludes by highlighting the profound gospel clarity that emerges from this re-evaluation, emphasizing baptism's role as a worship act for Spirit-regenerated individuals.
In this episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Matthew McLain, from The Master's University, to talk about Young Earth Creationism and why (or why not) believers should believe in a young earth. We talk science, the Bible, and culture. You won't want to miss this conversation. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Who is Matthew McLain? 08:27 How Important is the Young Earth Discussion? 15:15 Why do Christians disagree on the age of the earth? 17:40 What are strong arguments against a Young Earth...
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Exodus 6:3, which says, "by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to [the patriarchs]." However, we read the name of Yahweh (LORD) in Genesis quite a bit! What do we make of this supposed contradiction? Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 10:04 Solution 1: Liberal JEDP Theory 20:57 Solution 2: Anachronistic Reference 24:57 Solution 3: Knowing as Experience 33:34 Solution 4: Translated as Question 43:48 Summary and Conclusion If you have found the podcast h...
In this episode, we do a deep dive on Acts 3:19-21, one of the most ignored texts when it comes to NT eschatology. In Acts 3:19-21, Peter specifically notes that his view of eschatological matters is the one spoken of by the Old Testament prophets, and his timeline is not difficult to understand... it just might be problematic for some people's eschatological views. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 02:38 Context of Acts 3:19-21 07:19 In-depth Analysis of Acts 3:19-21 39:36 Comparison of OT Prophet...
In this episode, we do a brief cultural analysis on three articles that have been published over the last few months. Why is it that Gen Z doesn't want to drive? Why are women less likely to want to get married now than men? These are important cultural questions that Christians need to be able to understand. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:24 First Article: Why Don't Teens Want to Drive? 21:45 Second Article: Mom Talking to Boss 30:30 Third Article: Why is Marriage on the Decline? If you have...
Some postmillennialists have taught that the end of the age happened in AD 70 and that is when Satan was bound. What does the Bible say about the end of the age? Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro to View that AD 70 is Age to Come 03:40 Begin Four Brief Responses 03:55 (1) End of Age Identified with 2nd Coming of Christ 09:44 (2) End of the Age Identified with Eternal Life 11:25 (3) Age to Come Identified with Christ Sitting on Matt 25 Glorious Throne 14:08 (4) Book of Revelation Written at AD 95 This is ...
In this episode, we look at one of the most inconvenient passages for postmillennialism. Neopostmillennialism teaches that eventually the whole world will follow Jesus, but this seems to contradict Jesus's statement about the broad and narrow way in Matthew 7:13-14. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction02:22 Matt 7:13-14 and the Sermon on the Mount08:12 Why Matt 7 is Problematic for Neopostmillennialism12:53 Three Counterarguments Postmillennialists Use15:17 Re...
Many people struggle to understand the storyline and themes of the Bible. We are joined by special guest Mike Vlach, who introduces us to his newest book, The Bible Storyline. He walks us through some of the major themes of Scripture and how those are often misunderstood. You won't want to miss this conversation! Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 What's New with Mike Vlach 03:51 Mike Vlach's Eschatology Course Discussion 07:42 The Motivation Behind Teaching the Bible's Story 14:48 Why do Dis...
In this episode, we look at two videos: one by Tucker Carlson , who argues Israel cannot be the chosen people of God, and one by Gavin Ortlund , who argues that Gentiles are now the true Israel, therefore Israel as a nation loses its significance. We break both of these arguments down and look at what Scripture has to say on the issue. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 03:22 Tucker Carlson Video 16:25 Gavin Ortlund Video Link To Carlson Video: https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1973954744101318873...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
We are happy to team up with Denis Salgado from The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) and discuss the history and transmission of the New Testament documents. The CSNTM is an organization started by Dan Wallace that exists to preserve and digitize NT manuscripts, studying their background and transmission. As part of their service to the church, CSNTM has a series of lectures they offer to local churches in an effort to help Christians understand the textual history of th...
In this episode, Peter looks at the State of Theology survey put out by Ligonier and Lifeway Research ( https://thestateoftheology.com/ ). What trends are we seeing among Christians, and do we have reason to be encouraged or discouraged? If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify...
What is the relationship between Revelation 19 and 20? Is it chronological, recapitulation, or something else? Matt Waymeyer walks us through the details of Revelation 19 and 20, showing the most natural way to read these two chapters. If you have found the podcast helpful, consider leaving a review on Itunes or rating it on Spotify...
In this episode, Peter looks at Dan McClellan's short presentation on how the Bible cannot be used to argue against homosexuality. Peter addresses some of the underlying claims of liberalism and how they are not compatible with Christianity. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:41 Intro to Dan McClellan 11:37 Start of Dan’s Video on Homosexuality 12:28 Comments on Gay Conversion Therapy and Christopher Yuan 18:05 Dan’s Video Comments on Culture and Context 19:50 Peter’s Response on Leviticus, Anci...
