Become a supporter of the Center for Bible Study! 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d96bbdb5-197e-4a2d-820c-e3e4e3683e06 Register for our next class: Understanding Atonement Biblically 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/74e53a13-473c-4524-a400-c483a356c62d Dr. Joshua Jipp, Associate Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Pauline Theology as a Way of Life: A vision of Human Flourishing in Christ. They discuss the nature of Pauline theology, and the various approaches to it, and then turn to the primary theme of the book: Paul's vision for the "good life," of human flourishing. Jipp puts Paul in conversation with ancient philosophers and modern positive psychologists to show that the Apostle offers a compelling vision for ultimate happiness (participation in Christ) and the means by which humans attain it (Spirit-filled communal living). Here we see that Paul's vision for human flourishing takes place within a unity body with wonderfully diverse members. Grab your copy of Pauline Theology as a Way of Life 👉https://www.amazon.com/Pauline-Theology-Way-Life-Flourishing/dp/1540965724/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?crid=2082ECRMDU1VT&keywords=josh+jipp&qid=1695419730&sprefix=josh+jipp%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1-fkmr1 Check out Josh's other books 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joshua-W.-Jipp/author/B019ACD9HO?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Dr. Botner sits down with Drs. Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath to discuss their new book, Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers. Kiser and Heath discuss the damage of toxic theology and ministry models in the church, and provide a hopeful model for cultivating communities of wounded healers. We discuss why it is imperative for Christians to learn to hear the pain of our neighbors; how trauma studies and the categories of trauma and spiritual abuse are vital resources for ministry; and the beauty of the incarnation, in which the Son of God appears as both a gracious guest and a survivor of trauma. Dr. Charles Kiser is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, Texas, a network of missional communities he helped to form. He is passionate about creative expressions of Christian community, contemplative spirituality, and healing spiritual trauma. Kiser has a DMin in Contextual Theology from Northern Seminary and serves as a faculty member of Neighborhood Seminary. Dr. Elaine Heath is the author of eleven books and numerous articles, the most recent books being Loving the Hell Out of Ourselves (and Others) (Birch & Alder, 2021), coauthored with her sister, Jeanine Heath-McGlinn. She formerly served as Dean of the Divinity School at Duke University, where she was also professor of missional and pastoral theology, and the McCreless Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Heath cofounded two nonprofits: Missional Wisdom Foundation, and Neighborhood Seminary, a contextualized model of missional theological education for laity. Heath is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and served in pastoral ministry prior to her academic ministry. She currently lives with her husband at Spring Forest, an intentional Christian community and farm in rural North Carolina where she serves as abbess. Grab your copy of Trauma-Informed Evangelism 👉https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Informed-Evangelism-Cultivating-Communities-Wounded/dp/0802882358/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LE97G0FBYRGZ&keywords=trauma-informed+evangelism&qid=1694207152&sprefix=trauma-informed+evan%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-1 Check out Dr. Heath's other books 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elaine-A.-Heath/author/B001JSD5Z4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Dr. Botner sits down with Dr. Matt Thiessen to discuss his new book, A Jewish Paul: The Messiah's Herald to the Gentiles. Dr. Thiessen challenges traditional interpretations of Paul that suggest the apostle saw Judaism as a problem to be solved. If you've ever wondered about Paul's view of Judaism, his take on Gentiles, the role of the Spirit, or the nature of resurrection, this episode is your gateway to uncovering fresh insights that might just transform your understanding of the apostle's teachings. Grab your copy of A Jewish Paul 👉https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Paul-Messiahs-Herald-Gentiles/dp/1540965716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AKROV5SFCLBI&keywords=a+jewish+paul&qid=1692920788&sprefix=a+jewish+paul%2Caps%2C174&sr=8-1

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 In this episode, Dr. Botner discusses the relationship of the Bible and archeology with two esteemed archaeologists and biblical scholars, Dr. Cynthia Schafer-Elliott and Dr. Jonathan Greer. What do archeologists actually do? Can archeology "prove" the Bible? And if not, what is its role in biblical studies? We candidly discuss the pitfalls of imposing modern standards on ancient texts and how interdisciplinary approaches are essential to fully understand the past. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the nuanced relationship between archaeology and the Bible, as well as be encouraged to pursue a deeper appreciation for reading the Bible as ancient literature. Dr. Shafer-Elliott's books 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cynthia-Shafer-Elliott/author/B00DXG8X52?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Dr. Greer's Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Scenes-Old-Testament-Historical-ebook/dp/B07D6XDZNL/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2H84JV23NGUG8&keywords=jonathan+greer&qid=1692218538&s=digital-text&sprefix=jonathan+greer%2Cdigital-text%2C152&sr=1-3 Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Register for Women and Power in the Church 👉https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d5d4e240-d78f-4be0-b2a8-70311c59e6e9 Welcome to the second episode of our podcast! In this episode, we delve into Rev. Williams's fascinating research, which focuses on the role of women in ministry within evangelical congregations. Her focus is on congregationally led evangelical churches in the United States. By conducting interviews and holding focus groups with church parishioners, Rev. Williams explores their experiences, feelings, fears, and backgrounds in relation to calling women as lead pastors. She examines how the perception of women leaders has evolved and how churches are becoming more open to the idea of women in positions of authority. While communal-type women leaders are finding greater acceptance and support, those with agentic leadership attributes still face challenges in breaking into leadership roles. We explore the interplay of generational focus, organizational context, and the evolving perception of leadership as influenced by societal shifts. Join us for an insightful discussion on the changing face of leadership in the church and how embracing diverse leadership styles can foster a healthier and more inclusive community. You won't want to miss this thought-provoking episode that challenges assumptions and points towards a brighter future for leadership in the church. Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Rev. Williams sits down with Dr. Botner to preview our upcoming course, Women and Power in the Church. She shares her journey to pastor ministry, and they discuss many of the major interpretive and practical questions swirling around the topic of women in ministry. Women and Power in the Church: Course Description Come grow in your understanding or Scripture's beautiful and expansive vision for women in ministry. Not only will we explore a robust biblical case for women in pastoral ministry, but we will also unpack recent data (from Rev. Williams's D.Min. dissertation) about how Evangelical congregations are currently responding to the calling of women as lead pastors. In bringing together theory and praxis, exegesis and experience, we hope to provide resources that will help to edify the whole body of Christ. Register for the course 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d5d4e240-d78f-4be0-b2a8-70311c59e6e9 Rev. Marilyn Williams counts it as an Associate Professor in the School of Leadership at Jessup University. She has been in vocational ministry for the past 20+ years. Marilyn was ordained to Word & Sacrament in the Evangelical Covenant Church in 2014. She has been pastoring churches over the last 12 years, including Executive level denominational leadership. Marilyn is a highly relational leader, passionate teacher, and personal mentor & coach. She is committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through the development of transformative leaders in and outside of the church. Her dissertation research is focused on church vitality and the ongoing support of women in church leadership. Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Register for the Next CBS class, Women and Power in the Church 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/d5d4e240-d78f-4be0-b2a8-70311c59e6e9 Dr. Botner sits down with Dr. John Hilber (Professor of Old Testament at McMaster Divinity School) to discuss the relationship of the Bible and science. Dr. Hilber is an expert in the area of ancient Near East cosmology and has been involved in scholarly conversations on the relationship between Genesis and science for decades. Topics covered: how ancient Jews and Christians interpreted Genesis 1-2 (includes discussions on Philo, Origen, Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, and some of the early reformers); how modern science impacted biblical studies and theology, and the responses of leading American evangelicals (Old Princeton: Hodge and Warfield); different approaches to Genesis 1 (old-earth creationism, gap-theory, day-age theory, young earth creationism, theistic evolution / evolutionary creationism); inspiration, inerrancy, linguistic theory, relevance theory; literal vs. metaphorical reading; ancient Near Eastern cosmology and the context of Genesis 1; Enuma Elish; St. Augustine on divine accommodation; apologetics; Reasons to Believe; cosmic temple; differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2; Adam and Eve; the historical Adam; original sin; the fall; death and decay; evolutionary theory; faith and science Here are Dr. Hilber's Recommendations for further study: - Johnny V. Miller and John M. Soden. In the Beginning . . . We Misunderstood: Interpreting Genesis 1 in Its Original Context. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2012. - J. Daryl Charles, ed. Reading Genesis 1–2: An Evangelical Conversation. Peabody: Hendrickson, 2013. - Kenneth Keathley, J. B. Stump, and Joe Aguirre, eds. Old Earth or Evolutionary Creationism: Discussing Origins with Reasons to Believe and Biologos. Downers Grove: IVP, 2017. - C. John Collins. Reading Genesis Well: Navigating History, Poetry, Science, and Truth in Genesis 1–11. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2018. - John W. Hilber. Old Testament Cosmology and Divine Accommodation: A Relevance Theory Approach. Eugene: Cascade, 2020. - Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John Collins, and William D. Barrick. Four Views on the Historical Adam. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013. - William Lane Craig. In Quest of the Historical Adam: A Biblical and Scientific Exploration. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021. Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Join the Center for Bible Study Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Dr. Botner sits down with Dr. Hummel to discuss his new book, The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle over the End Times Shaped a Nation (Eerdmans, 2023). If you've ever wondered about the origins of rapture culture and various other (highly specific) end-times scenarios, then you've come to the right place. These ideas have a history, folks, and we're here to unpack it! ============================== Daniel G. Hummel is the Director for University Engagement at Upper House, a Christian study center serving the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He leads Upper House's programming for the university community and hosts the organization's podcast. Dan is the author of The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped a Nation (Eerdmans Press, 2023). He is also the author of Covenant Brothers: Evangelicals, Jews, and U.S.-Israeli Relations (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2019) and has written about religion, politics, and foreign policy for the Washington Post, Christianity Today, and Religion News Service. His academic research has been published in Religion & American Culture and Church History.  Purchase your copy of The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Fall-Dispensationalism-Evangelical-Battle/dp/0802879225/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DTTYF36D0NU0&keywords=the+rise+and+fall+of+dispensationalism+daniel+g.+hummel&qid=1687459167&sprefix=the+rise+and+fall+of+di%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1 ==============================  Connect with Dr. Botner and the Center for Bible Study!  Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

In this episode I address four questions: (1) What is the purpose of theological education? (2) What is the current state of seminary education (along with pros and cons)? (3) What is the relationship between the church and the seminary? And (4) What are we attempting to do with the Center for Bible Study. Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 The Center for Bible Study's YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXkT1vGF9fFFxVwexqlFEQ Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Dr. Botner shares some of the lessons he's learned and challenges he's faced along the way to becoming a biblical scholar. He also sets out the core convictions that drive his work for the Center for Bible Study. Join the Facebook Center for Bible Study Group for ongoing conversation about the Bible, live Q&A sessions, and great community. 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Check out Center for Bible Study YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXkT1vGF9fFFxVwexqlFEQ Follow Dr. Botner on social media: Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Dr. David Moffitt joins Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Rethinking the Atonement: New Perspectives on Jesus's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension (Baker Academic, 2023). Moffitt's work on atonement (starting with the Epistle to the Hebrews) has fundamentally changed the way that many biblical scholars and theologians are thinking about atonement in the New Testament. If you think atonement is all about the death of Jesus, think again! ============================== Dr Moffitt is Reader in New Testament at the University of St. Andrews. His work is especially focused on the Epistle to the Hebrews and the strategies the text employs to interpret early Christian claims about Jesus’s person, death, resurrection, and ascension in high-priestly and sacrificial terms. His book on Hebrews (Atonement and the Logic of Resurrection in the Epistle to the Hebrews) attempts to show that the Christology and Soteriology developed by the author rests upon his correlation of the basic narrative of early Christian proclamation (i.e., Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension) with the ritual process of the Yom Kippur sacrifices, the end goal of which was the restoration and maintenance of fellowship between God and creation (i.e., atonement). His book Atonement and the Logic of Resurrection in the Epistle to the Hebrews was a recipient of a Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise (2013). Purchase your copy of Rethinking the Atonement 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Atonement-Moffitt/dp/1540966232/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AJJ1FNDUQQ3B&keywords=rethinking+the+atonement&qid=1685375858&sprefix=rethinking+the+atonement%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 ============================== Connect with Dr. Botner and the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Dr. Brad Kelle joins Dr. Botner to discuss his book The Bible and Moral Injury: Reading Scripture Alongside War's Unseen Wounds (Abingdon, 2020). This is a fascinating conversation, which will be especially interesting to anyone who is involve in the spiritual care of other persons - pastors and chaplains take note! At the end of the episode, Dr. Kelle mentions two online resources on moral injury: 1) The Shay Moral Injury Center 👉https://www.voa.org/services/shay-moral-injury-center-services/ 2) Soul Repair Center (Brite Divinity School) 👉 https://brite.edu/soulrepair ============================== Rev. Dr. Brad E. Kelle is professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Point Loma Nazarene University. His academic work focuses on the Old Testament prophets, warfare in ancient Israel, trauma studies, moral injury, and the history of ancient Israel and Judah. He is the author of several books including: Telling the Old Testament Story: God's Mission and God's People (Abingdon, 2017), Ezekiel: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (Beacon Hill, 2013), and Biblical History and Israel's Past: The Changing Study of the Bible and History (Eerdmans, 2011; co-authored with Megan Bishop Moore). He is currently writing the Hosea volume in the Old Testament Library series (Westminster John Knox). He is also an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and spent eight years as an associate pastor, for youth and worship, at a Church of the Nazarene in the Atlanta area. Purchase your copy of The Bible and Moral Injury 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Moral-Injury-Scripture-Alongside/dp/1501876287/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JGHMQ83PME12&keywords=the+bible+and+moral+injury&qid=1684512792&sprefix=the+bible+and+moral+inj%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1 ============================== Connect with Dr. Botner and the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Dr. Matthew Lynch joins Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God. The Bible's portrayal of divine violence is a perennial issue for Christians to navigate, and Dr. Lynch is an expert guide. He shows us how we can wrestle with complex theological problems, such as divine violence in the Old Testament, without resorting to easy solutions, and in a way that actually deepens our faith. ============================== Dr. Matthew Lynch is Associate Professor of Old Testament at Regent College (Vancouver, Canada). Prior to join the faculty at Regent, he served as Dean of Studies, Academic Dean, and Lecturer in Old Testament at Westminster Theological Centre (UK). He is the author of Flood and Fury: Engaging Old Testament Violence (IVP, 2023), First Isaiah and the Disappearance of the Gods (Eisenbrauns, 2021), Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible: A Literary and Cultural Study (Cambridge, 2020), and Monotheism and Institutions in the Book of Chronicles: Temple, Priesthood, and Kingship in Post-Exilic Perspective (Mohr Siebeck, 2014). Dr. Lynch is also a founder and co-host of the OnScript podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/01c08ZJTAjlMGOjfQb9OsV Purchase your copy of Flood and Fury 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Flood-Fury-Testament-Violence-Shalom/dp/1514004291/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=flood+and+fury&qid=1683674565&sprefix=flood+and+f%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 ==============================  Register for the next CBS course 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/3bfef4fe-d607-493a-84bc-480bb033cef2 Check out the Center for Bible Study YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXkT1vGF9fFFxVwexqlFEQ

Dr. Susan Hylen sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss her new book, Finding Phoebe: What New Testament Women Were Really Like. Dr. Hylen's book is a game changer and should be the point of departure for future conversations about the various roles and offices of women in the New Testament. ============================== Dr. Susan E. Hylen is Almar H. Shatford Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She has authored two books on the history of women in the New Testament and early church, which offer a new way of interpreting the diverse and often contradictory evidence about the participation of women. She is also the author of three books on the Gospel of John, as well as a number of other book chapters, essays and articles. Her current research explores the social construction of gender in the New Testament period. Dr. Hylen also serves the Candler community and the academy, contributing to several committees, advisory and editorial boards, including a role as general editor of the Journal of Biblical Literature and as an editor of the New Testament Library. She is a frequent lecturer at church, conference and teaching events. She is a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Get your copy of Finding Phoebe 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Phoebe-Testament-Women-Really/dp/0802882064/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QBXVKUUU7VQQ&keywords=finding+phoebe&qid=1683075796&sprefix=finding+phoe%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1 ============================== Register for the next CBS course 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/3bfef4fe-d607-493a-84bc-480bb033cef2 Check out the Center for Bible Study YouTube channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXkT1vGF9fFFxVwexqlFEQ

Dr. Matthew Bates sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his new book, Why the Gospel? Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose. If you've sensed that the gospel you've heard preach is deficient, or lacks coherence and purpose, this conversation is a great place to start! ============================== Matthew W. Bates (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame) is a Professor of Theology at Quincy University. Dr. Bates is an award-winning author. His popular and influential books include Gospel Allegiance (Brazos, 2019), Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017), and The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015). Current book projects on salvation and christology are underway. Dr. Bates also co-hosts OnScript, a Bible and theology podcast. More info on Dr. Bates, his publications, and his availability for speaking can be found at MatthewWBates.com. Get your copy of Why the Gospel? 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Why-Gospel-Living-Jesus-Purpose/dp/0802881688/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MROSJZJTRW8R&keywords=why+the+gospel&qid=1682609914&sprefix=why+the+gospel%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1 ============================== Register for the next CBS course 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/3bfef4fe-d607-493a-84bc-480bb033cef2 Connect with us at the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Dr. Christoph Heilig sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss his recent book, The Apostle and the Empire: Paul's Implicit and Explicit Criticism of Rome. Heilig is a leading voice in the ongoing debate over whether Paul was critical of the Roman empire. He has advanced the conversation beyond a hunt for coded critiques of the emperor to the various ways in which Paul engaged his fraught political climate. A must listen - not least because of the ways in which Paul gets deployed in current politics! ============================== Dr. Christoph Heilig is the Leader of the International Junior Research Group “Focalization in Early Christian Texts: Retelling the Story of Jesus from Different Perspectives,” at the University of Munich. His published dissertation, Paulus als Erzähler? was awarded the 2022 Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise. Heilig has long been interested in the question of Paul and the Roman empire. Prior to The Apostle and the Empire, he wrote Hidden Criticism? Methodology and Plausibility of the Search for a Counter-Imperial Subtext in Paul and Paul’s Triumph: Reassessing 2 Corinthians 2:14 in Its Literary and Historical Context. Buy Dr. Heilig's book 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Apostle-Empire-Implicit-Explicit-Criticism/dp/0802882234/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HD47BRVK65F&keywords=christoph+heilig&qid=1682290158&sprefix=christoph+heilig%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1 ============================== Register for the next CBS class 👉 https://give.ministrylinq.com/App/Form/3bfef4fe-d607-493a-84bc-480bb033cef2 ============================== Connect with us at the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler sits down with Dr. Botner to discuss her incredible, must-read book, Women and the Gender of God (Eerdmans, 2022). ============================== The Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, IL and an Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Author of Women and Gender of God (Eerdmans, 2022), “You Are My Son”: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews (T&T Clark, 2014), and co-author with Patrick Gray of Hebrews: An Introduction and Study Guide (T&T Clark, 2020), she continues to research, write, and speak on Hebrews and familial language in the New Testament. Buy Dr. Peeler's books 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Peeler/author/B0BDXMNYGF?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Dr. Peeler's recent CT article 👉 https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/march-web-only/marriage-metaphor-ephesians-5-christ-husband-sex-tgc.html ============================== Connect with us at the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

The Letter to the Hebrews is one of the most important, but often misunderstood, early Christian texts. In this episode, Dr. Madison Pierce joins Dr. Botner to discuss all things Hebrews: Who wrote it? For whom was it written? What's the deal with all this priest and sacrifice stuff? And who the heck is Melchizedek? ============================== Dr. Madison N. Pierce is associate professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary (https://www.westernsem.edu/faculty/madison-pierce/). Her research areas include the book of Hebrews, the use of Scripture in Scripture, and the Catholic Epistles. Buy Dr. Pierce's books 👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Madison-N.-Pierce/author/B071GQXNVB?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true ============================ Connect with us, and enjoy other resources from the Center for Bible Study! Facebook page: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/MABotner/ Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ TikTok: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

It's no secret that many readers of the Bible skip over Leviticus. But what are we missing when we do so? A lot, actually! In this episode, Dr. Botner provides an overall picture of what Leviticus is up to as well as some helpful clarity on key terms and concepts, such as sacrifice, atonement, and ritual purity. Connect with us, and enjoy other resources from the Center for Bible Study! YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@dr.maxbotner/videos Facebook group: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/908391187019803 Twitter: 👉 https://twitter.com/maxbotner/ Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/drmaxbotner/

In this episode, I discuss why I (we) love Paul's Letter to the Ephesians. I cover the following topics: overview of Paul's ministry; Paul as author (and others who wrote with him and after him); the original destination of Ephesians; the nature of spiritual warfare; and how we should approach the household codes today.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXkT1vGF9fFFxVwexqlFEQ