Christianity’s central confessions regarding the person of Jesus, the cross, salvation, the inclusive nature of the people of God, and the end of all things come to us through the apostle who was not only the church’s leader but also its first theologian. The post Episode 132 Vox Petri: The Voice of Peter, with Gene Green first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
“Great theology and warm hearts” is how Rob Trenckmann characterizes the spirit of Newton House in Oxford, England, nurturing theological pastors and pastoral theologians. The post Episode 131 Great Theology and Warm Hearts, Rob Trenckmann first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Scientist and theologian, Nancy Dawson discusses genealogies of the Bible, kinship connections, and how the structure of biblical history is set up. The post Episode 130 All the Genealogies of the Bible, Nancy Dawson first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
The study of humanities and languages are designed to teach people how to think—not what to think—and to communicate well. They are the prelude to understanding the big questions: who am I? what is my place in history? what virtues are necessary to become and remain a free people? The post Episode 129 Do You Need to Learn Greek and Hebrew, J Laansma first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
As the west becomes more post-Christian, most followers of Jesus are in the Majority World. But these regions do not have the resources to train, mentor, and equip the next generation of leaders. ScholarLeaders has stepped into the gap. The post Episode 128 Training in War Time with Christopher Hays first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Is God a Bully? Where is the balance between the severity of God and the kindness of God? Is there a difference between the God of the New and Old Testaments? The post Episode 127 Is God a Bully? With Paul Copan first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
In today's podcast we discuss recovering the ancient practice of catechism, that is, teaching and training believers on their journey to baptism and living honestly out of that event. The basic idea: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Or what does it mean to become a Christian? The post 126 Making Christians: The Ancient Practice of Catechism first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Dr. Faro has written a book that examines the various words and meanings for evil in the Scriptures with particular focus upon Genesis. Her intent is on understanding the language of evil, its source, and then deconstructing evil so that its power over humans is lessened. The post Episode 125. Deconstructing Evil with Ingrid Faro first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
What does it mean that human beings, male and female, are made in God’s image? Carmen Joy Imes challenges the translation of a little Hebrew preposition, most often translated “in.” She makes a compelling case that the point is that human beings are made AS God’s image. The post 124. Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters, C J Imes first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Foretaste of the Future is a clear explanation of Revelation, not as a book about the future but as a book to shape the church to become a foretaste of the future. The post Episode 123 Foretaste of the Future with Dean Flemming first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
So is the word “Xmas” an attempt to take “Christ” out of “Christmas.” What’s the story with that? David Capes tackles this question in this podcast. The answer may surprise you. There is actually a long history tied to the expression. The post Episode 122 Happy Xmas with David Capes first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Kristen Davis co-founded Apologetics on Mission with Ben Clifton. Kristen has been teaching apologetics since 2010. Many people lack resources and access to the finest apologetics courses and universities. They so joined forces to take training in apologetics around the world. The post Episode 121 Apologetics on Mission with Kristen Davis first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
“Electric Jesus” is a movie directed by Chris White, a filmmaker (screenwriter and director) who makes his home in sunny South Carolina. It is a funny, moving adventure, a nostalgic look at the place of contemporary Christian music in the 1980s (released Nov 2021). The post Episode 120 Electric Jesus with Chris White first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Am I Just My Brain? (2019) is a book by Sharon Dirckx dealing with an ancient and modern question. Are we more than our brains? Are humans self-aware only because of neuro-chemical reactions or electrical activity or are we something more? The post Episode 119 Am I Just My Brain with Sharon Dirckx first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Adam Miglio stopped by to talk about his newest book: The Gilgamesh Epic in Genesis 1-11: Peering into the Deep. The story is about a king from Uruk and his epic journeys. It's one of the most widely read and generously preserved stories of the ancient world. The post Episode 118 The Gilgamesh Epic with Adam Miglio first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Darrell made a conscious decision a few years ago to spend more time thinking, researching, and writing about cultural intelligence. He is convinced that a person cannot lead if they do not know what is happening around. He addresses a number of the critical issues of the day: racism, abortion, transgenderism, etc. The post Episode 117 Cultural Intelligence with Darrell Bock first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) is directed by Charlie Styles who describes the mission as twofold: to engage the world and equip the church. It is not just an academic centre, but it exists to listen to the best academic voices and tries to popularize them without simplifying too much. The post Episode 116 The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
George Whitefield College is led by its Principal, Mark Dickson. It is set on the coast in a beautiful part of Africa, not far from Cape Town. David Capes had the opportunity to teach a two week intensive, Honours-level course there in fall 2022. The post Episode 115 George Whitefield College with Mark Dickson first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Spurgeon’s College was established 175 years ago in London by young Charles Spurgeon. Their mission is to train people in knowledge of the Bible, to preach, and be ministers and leaders. The post Episode 114 Spurgeon’s College with Helen Stokley first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Cathy McDowell and Phil Towner discuss the rewards of learning Greek and Hebrew because some of the richness of the Greek New Testament and Hebrew Old Testament are hidden in translation. The post Episode 113 Learning Greek and Hebrew with McDowell & Towner first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
'15 New Testament Words of Life: A New Testament Theology for Real Life' is Nijay Gupta’s most recent book. He joins David Capes to talk about it on “The Stone Chapel Podcast.” Dr. Gupta is a New Testament Professor at Northern Seminary in Lyle, IL. The post Episode 112 15 New Testament Words with Nijay Gupta first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Danny Carroll is an expert in the Hebrew Prophets. He’s thought deeply and written significantly about them for years. In this podcast he discusses his new book, The Lord Roars: Recovering the Prophetic Voice for Today. The post Episode 111 The Hebrew Prophets with Danny Carroll first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Dr. Hoffmeier is a renown Old Testament scholar and field archaeologist. In this book "The Prophets of Israel", he explores the non-writing and writing prophets of the Old Testament against their cultural backdrop. The post Episode 110 The Prophets of Israel with Jim Hoffmeier first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Mark Lanier stops by to talk about his new book, Atheism on Trial: A Lawyer Examines the Case for Unbelief. Lanier is one of the top trial attorneys in the nation. He and wife Becky founded the Lanier Theological Library. Today, Lanier Foundation governs the mission and practices of this ministry. The post Episode 109 Atheism on Trial with Mark Lanier first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
Ed Stetzer, Director of Wheaton College Billy Graham Center joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel Podcast to talk about his concerns for the future of the evangelical church and its cultural engagement with western culture The post Episode 108 Cultural Engagement with Ed Stetzer first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Dr. Ida Glaser, Director of the Oxford Center for Muslim-Christian Studies in Houston, joins David Capes to talk about a new commentary she has just co-authored with her colleague, Anwarul Azad. It is entitled Genesis 1-11: Bible Commentaries from Muslim Contexts. The post Episode 107 Muslim-Christian Commentaries with Ida Glaser first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
John Lennox, retired Professor of Mathematics at Univ of Oxford, joins David Capes to talk about his book, 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. The post Episode 106 2084: Artificial Intelligence with John Lennox first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Cory Marsh, talks with David Capes about his book, 'A Primer on Biblical Literacy'. Dr. Marsh is a Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary. The post Episode 105 Biblical Literacy with Cory Marsh first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
Joshua Fitzhugh, executive director of the Myrtlefield Trust (Northern Ireland), joins David Capes on The Stone Chapel to talk about his mentor, David Gooding, and his work at The Myrtylefield Trust and Myrtlefield House The post Episode 104 The Myrtlefield Trust, with Joshua Fitzhugh first appeared on Lanier Theological Library ....
The Early High Christology Club was a loose association of scholars who became convinced that early Christians saw Jesus as having “high” or divine status. The post Episode 103 The Early High Christology Club, Carey Newman first appeared on Lanier Theological Library .
